Country star Ella Langley opened up about the intense criticism she’s faced during a recent stop on her Dandelion Tour in Columbus, Ohio. During an emotional speech, she said she’s dealt with constant opinions about virtually everything she does — from her appearance and clothes to the way she talks, sings, performs and writes music. She admitted the scrutiny initially made her question whether she could handle fame, saying she got into music because she loved performing, not because she wanted every move analyzed. Langley said her outlook changed when she thought about her younger self — the version of her who spent years traveling in a 15-passenger van and Honda Accord, living on bar food and tip money while chasing her dream. She told the crowd she’s now proud of that younger version of herself rather than letting the criticism define her.

Peacock has set December 17 for the premiere of Ted: The Animated Series, bringing Seth MacFarlane’s foul-mouthed teddy bear back with the original movie cast. MacFarlane returns as Ted, with Mark Wahlberg, Amanda Seyfried and Jessica Barth reprising their roles as John, Sam and Tami-Lynn. The eight-episode first batch picks up 12 years after Ted 2, with John and Ted now neighbors, both married with families and stuck in dead-end jobs. Naturally, the two stoners continue enabling each other’s terrible ideas about marriage, parenting and adulthood. Kyle Mooney and Liz Richman join the cast as new characters Apollo and Ruth. Peacock will release eight episodes in December, with additional episodes coming in 2027.

CBS is expanding its unscripted lineup with three new series, including a reboot of “Undercover Boss” hosted by Drew Carey. The show returns for its 12th season, with corporate executives going undercover inside their own companies to get a firsthand look at employees and operations. CBS also ordered “Stacks of Cash,” a game show hosted by Mike O’Malley, where six contestants answer questions to earn oddly shaped blocks and stack them toward a gold line. One wrong move can send the whole pile crashing down. The series was filmed in Portugal. The third show, “24 Hour Millionaire,” comes from the executive producers of Big Brother. Contestants will compete in nonstop strategy and physical challenges for 24 straight hours, with one player guaranteed to win $1 million. No breaks, no sleep and apparently no regard for anyone’s need to function normally the next morning. CBS says premiere dates and additional details will be announced later.

The woman accused of firing 20 rounds from an AR-15-style rifle at Rihanna’s Los Angeles home has been found competent to stand trial. Ivanna Ortiz, 36, appeared in court yesterday as a judge reinstated criminal proceedings after receiving a mental-health evaluation. Ortiz previously pleaded not guilty to attempted murder, 10 counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm and three counts of shooting at an inhabited dwelling. Prosecutors allege Ortiz drove to Rihanna’s home on March 8 while Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, their three children and Rihanna’s mother were there. Rihanna and Rocky were inside an Airstream trailer when the gunfire erupted. According to police, Rihanna saw bullet holes in the windshield and pulled Rocky to the ground before the couple rushed to protect their children and staff. Investigators say bullets struck the home’s gates, fence and the trailer. A police helicopter later located a white Tesla allegedly fleeing the area, leading to Ortiz’s arrest. Prosecutors have described the shooting as deliberate and dangerous, pointing to allegations that Ortiz arrived with a loaded rifle, ammunition and a wig as a disguise. Before the alleged shooting, Ortiz had reportedly posted videos and messages directly addressing Rihanna, including one in which she referenced Rihanna’s death. Ortiz, who previously worked as a licensed speech pathologist in California, has also been barred from practicing while the criminal case is pending.

Jennifer Lawrence is teaming up with Weapons filmmaker Zach Cregger for his next movie, The Flood, from New Line Cinema. Cregger will write, direct and produce the original sci-fi thriller, which is set for release August 11, 2028. Plot details are being kept secret, but the film will reunite Cregger with New Line after the success of Weapons.

The Game of Thrones universe is heading to theaters. “Game of Thrones: Aegon’s Conquest” is set for release June 6, 2029, marking the first movie set in the Westeros universe. The story is expected to follow Aegon I Targaryen, the founder of the Targaryen dynasty, as he conquers Westeros centuries before the events of the original series. Aegon has never appeared on screen, and there’s no word yet on who will play him.

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco marked their first wedding anniversary with a very old-school tradition: eating a piece of their wedding cake — which, somehow, had survived an encounter with Martin Short. Blanco shared a photo Sunday of a preserved slice from the couple’s 2025 wedding, writing, “year old cake never tasted so good.” He also posted a wedding photo with the caption, “1 year down… forever to go…” Blanco had previously explained that Gomez’s grandmother told them they were supposed to save part of the cake and eat it on their first anniversary. The problem was, their cake almost didn't make it that long. According to Blanco, Martin Short apparently mistook the small cake at the reception for a decoration or prop and ate part of it with his hand. The cake had to be reconstructed afterward, leaving the couple with six slices to save. Blanco joked that he hoped the tradition only required them to eat the cake on their first anniversary because he didn't want to be eating it six years later. He also admitted he hadn't wrapped it properly and wondered if it might have gotten a little “furry.” Gomez celebrated by posting a photo of herself and Blanco embracing in their custom Ralph Lauren wedding outfits, writing, “Happy anniversary my love. I love you to the moon and back.”

Sony is reportedly planning a re-release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, with additional footage that could include a previously cut appearance by Rosario Dawson’s Claire Temple. Sources say the new version of the Tom Holland and Zendaya movie would contain extra material, including Dawson’s character. Claire Temple is the nurse who has crossed paths with several Marvel superheroes and appeared in shows including Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist and The Defenders. Dawson previously revealed that she filmed a scene for Brand New Day that ultimately didn't make the theatrical cut. And apparently, Claire isn't the only surprise. More previously unseen footage is expected to be included in the re-release. Sony hasn't announced when the re-release would happen.

Rob Lowe revealed on Watch What Happens Live that a documentary about his life is in the works at Netflix. Lowe says the project has been three years in the making and could be released around Thanksgiving. And Lowe says he isn't trying to control the final product. He's seen cuts and been asked for his thoughts, but he's leaving the final decision to the filmmakers. He described the documentary as “warts and all,” saying it will cover the good, the bad and the ugly of his life.

The re-release of 2019's Avengers: Endgame is the No. 1 movie in North America, earning $26 million over the weekend.

Here’s the rest of the top 10:
2. Resident Evil - $23.3 million
3. Heart of the Beast - $20 million
4. Primetime - $19.2 million
5. Forgotten Island - $12.8 million
6. Practical Magic 2 - $5.7 million
7. Spider-Man: Brand New Day - $4.1 million
8. The Odyssey - $3.7 million
9. Coyote vs. Acme - $1.9 million
10. Daniel and the Fiery Furnace - $1.5 million

A live-action Mary Poppins TV series is in development, but this version plans to go beyond the familiar Disney movie. Instead of remaking the 1964 classic starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke, the series would draw from P.L. Travers’ original eight books, exploring the much stranger and more mysterious world of the character. The Mary Poppins in the books is described as more unpredictable, mysterious and even dangerous than the cheerful version audiences know from the Disney film. Her adventures can be magical, surreal and occasionally frightening. The project is being developed by Tom Winchester for Pure Fiction Television, which has optioned the rights from the P.L. Travers estate. The series is still in the very early pitch stage, with Winchester talking to potential showrunners. There have also been early conversations with Disney about possibly getting involved, although nothing has been agreed.

Margot Robbie is now officially listed under her married name in U.K. business records. Documents for LuckyChap Entertainment, the production company she runs with husband Tom Ackerley, identify the actress as Margot Elise Ackerley, replacing the “Margot Elise Robbie” name used in earlier filings. The change was confirmed last week, just months before the couple’s 10th wedding anniversary. Robbie is expected to continue using Margot Robbie professionally, so don’t expect “Margot Ackerley” suddenly appearing in movie credits. Robbie and Ackerley met while working on Suite Française in 2013, began dating and launched LuckyChap Entertainment together. The company has produced hits including Barbie, I, Tonya and Birds of Prey. The couple married in Australia in December 2016 and have a son, born in October 2024.

Ed Sheeran has lost nearly 500,000 Instagram followers in a week as his tour becomes engulfed in controversy over the Israel-Gaza conflict. The backlash followed the removal of opening act Macklemore, followed by other performers leaving the tour. Sheeran addressed the issue emotionally during a Philadelphia concert, saying it had been one of the worst weeks of his life but vowing to continue the tour.

Ella Langley credited her hit song “Choosin’ Texas” for “changing her life” after she broke Mariah Carey’s record for the longest run at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. “I’m genuinely trying to find the words to help explain what’s going on in my brain today,” Langley said in an Instagram video posted from beside her pool just hours after the record was announced. “Choosin’ Texas” has spent 23 weeks atop the chart since February, surpassing Carey’s 1994 hit “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” which held the record at 22 weeks, accumulated across the holiday seasons from 2019 through 2026. “Thank you so much. Thank you for loving this song. For listening to it. I don’t even know what to say at this point. I’m running out of hyperboles to describe how I feel, so I will just let my dog in the background show you his excitement,” Langley continued. “It’s changing my life. It’s changing the lives of the writers of this song. It’s changing the lives of my family and it is truly growing in atmosphere for something I’m going to be able to do for the rest of my life,” she said.

Diane Lane has joined Hulu’s upcoming thriller limited series Victoria, alongside previously announced star Li Jun Li. The series follows a brilliant con artist who gets pulled into San Francisco’s high-stakes world of venture capital, luxury and murder. Lane will play a powerful venture capitalist determined to stay on top.

Patriots Day Freedom Fest, a conservative event in northern Kentucky featuring Kid Rock and other speakers, has been canceled days before it was scheduled to take place. Organizer Eric Deters said only six $1,000 VIP tickets had been sold, and he announced he would not bring the festival back. Deters later pushed back on suggestions that overall attendance was the issue, saying the free event had drawn large crowds in previous years.

Channing Tatum is shutting down rumors that he’s secretly running an Instagram account called “Nonya Bidness” to take shots at his exes. Fans became suspicious after discovering the account had just one follower — Tatum himself — and appeared to leave snarky comments about his ex-fiancée Zoe Kravitz and her new fiancé Harry Styles. The account also made comments that seemed to reference Tatum’s former wife, Jenna Dewan. Tatum responded directly on his official Instagram, calling the theory “f***ing hilarious” and saying he has no reason to hide a burner account while openly following it. He insisted he has only one Instagram account. Jenna Dewan appeared to back him up by liking a video suggesting “Nonya Bidness” was actually an old Channing Tatum fan page that had changed names several times. The account’s owner also reportedly denied being Tatum. The mystery account had also dissected Tatum’s old comments about Kravitz, including his description of her as one of the most “intentional” people he had ever met. The account interpreted that word as meaning “calculated,” adding fuel to the speculation. Tatum and Kravitz split in October 2024 after about three years together. Kravitz is now engaged to Harry Styles.

Melissa McCarthy is opening up about the JonBenét Ramsey case as she prepares to play JonBenét’s mother, Patsy Ramsey, in Netflix’s upcoming limited series The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey. McCarthy told Variety that her personal feeling is that no one in the Ramsey family was responsible for JonBenét’s death. She acknowledged that she doesn't have the authority to determine what happened, but said she needed to settle on her own belief while portraying Patsy. McCarthy said she researched the case extensively, including police and coroner reports, but stressed that the Netflix series isn't designed as a traditional “whodunnit.” Instead, she described it as a character study examining the Ramsey family and everyone affected by the case. JonBenét was found dead in the basement of her family's Boulder, Colorado, home in December 1996. Her death was ruled a homicide, and the case remains unsolved. Patsy Ramsey died of ovarian cancer in 2006. The series, starring McCarthy and Clive Owen as Patsy and John Ramsey, is scheduled to premiere on Netflix December 10.

Shaquille O’Neal has added a new title to his already ridiculous résumé: honorary FBI special agent. After graduating with FBI National Academy Session 299, Shaq was recognized for his longtime support of law enforcement. But apparently, he had one very specific assignment in mind. During a speech to the graduating class, Shaq told the officers that if they happen to see Charles Barkley, they should arrest him. It was clearly a joke aimed at his longtime friend and Inside the NBA co-host. Shaq has had a real history with law enforcement, including reserve-officer roles with departments in Florida and Georgia. So now he has the badge, the credentials—and apparently a personal warrant for Chuck.

After more than a decade of stalled attempts, Paramount is finally moving ahead with a sequel to World War Z. Brad Pitt will return as both star and producer, with acclaimed filmmaker Edward Berger (All Quiet on the Western Front, Conclave) stepping in to direct. The original 2013 film — based loosely on Max Brooks’ bestselling novel — became a global blockbuster despite a famously troubled production, earning over $500 million worldwide. Talks of a sequel began immediately, with multiple directors attached over the years, including David Fincher, though none of those versions ever materialized. The new installment features a script by Dennis Kelly, marking the first major movement on the project in years.