Warner Bros. Discovery is taking a page out of Netflix's playbook.
In an apparent move to crack down on password sharing outside the home, the company's streaming service Max has launched a new feat… [+1413 chars]

Priced at $7.99 a month, the friend or family member of the primary account owner gets their own stand-alone account under the same subscription.

CNBC

Warner Bros. Discovery starts Max password sharing crackdown - CNBC

Finally, The Rock is explaining what happened at WrestleMania.
On Tuesday morning, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson appeared on “The Pat McAfee Show” to explain his absence at the two-day event and offered… [+5295 chars]

Finally, The Rock is explaining what happened at WrestleMania. On Tuesday morning, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson appeared on “The Pat McAfee Show” to explain his absence at the two-day event and offered some notes on what things he thought could’ve used some twea…

KTLA Los Angeles

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson breaks silence on Wrestlemania 41 - KTLA

For weeks, it wasn’t a matter of if Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy were getting fired — it was when. The Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group co-chairmen and co-CEOs had been put on executive death watch,… [+10222 chars]

With blockbusters 'Sinners' and 'A Minecraft Movie' at their back, the embattled duo hopes they're finally off the hot seat. At least that's what their boss, David Zaslav, assured them: "We took him at his word."

Hollywood Reporter

Warner Bros. Movie Chiefs Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy: Don’t Count Us Out Just Yet - The Hollywood Reporter

Sophie Nyweide, the former child actor whose credits included Lukas Moodysson's 2009 drama Mammoth and Darren Aronofsky's biblical epic Noah, died April 14 at 24.
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Sophie Nyweide, the former child actor whose credits included 'Mammoth,' 'Noah,' and 'Margot at the Wedding,' has died at 24.

Entertainment Weekly

Sophie Nyweide, former child actor in 'Mammoth' and 'Noah,' dies at 24 - Entertainment Weekly

Oprah Winfrey has selected "Matriarch," a memoir by Tina Knowles, as her latest book club pick. The personal memoir details Knowles' life journey from growing up in segregated Texas to raising music … [+3789 chars]

Oprah Winfrey has named "Matriarch" by Tina Knowles as her latest book club selection. The memoir shares Knowles' personal journey from growing up in segregated Texas to raising music icons Beyoncé and Solange.

CBS News

Oprah Winfrey selects "Matriarch" by Tina Knowles, a memoir about motherhood and resilience, as latest book club pick - CBS News

Andor might not have any Jedi Knight characters, but the Force is strong with the new season of the Star Wars prequel series nonetheless. 
The acclaimed Tony Gilroy drama’s second season — which con… [+3453 chars]

The current Rotten Tomatoes score for the new season of the acclaimed series is now the highest among all live-action Star Wars projects. Also: Here's the Star Wars title that scores the lowest.

‘Andor’ Season 2 Becomes the Highest Rated Star Wars TV Show or Movie - The Hollywood Reporter

Jeff Bezos recently sent a number of very wealthy women to the edge of space, in a goofy media spectacle that likely has Neil Armstrong turning over in his grave. The all-female Blue Origin space fli… [+4308 chars]

The drama swirling around the all-female Blue Origin flight continues to be a spectacle of infotainment nonsense.

Gizmodo.com

The Debate Over Whether Katy Perry Is an Astronaut Rages On - Gizmodo

Warner Bros‘ period horror movie Sinnershad a great Monday earning $7.8M. That’s the second-best Monday ever for a R-rated horror movie after 2017’s It which did $8.76M, and it’s the third best Monda… [+1438 chars]

'Sinners' made $7.8M on Monday, the second best ever for an R-rated horror movie after 'It'

Deadline

‘Sinners’ Scores Second Best Monday For R-Rated Horror Movie At Box Office - Deadline

Kristen Stewart reportedly married her longtime fiancée, Dylan Meyer, over the weekend. 
Stewart, 35, and Meyer, 37, exchanged vows in an intimate ceremony Sunday in Los Angeles after they picked up… [+3001 chars]

Kristen Stewart reportedly married her longtime fiancée, Dylan Meyer, over the weekend.

NBC News

Kristen Stewart and Dylan Meyer reportedly tie the knot - NBC News

In the Roman Catholic Church, it was called the Francis effect, a feeling that the arrival of the more inclusive Pope Francis in 2013 would invigorate the faith and get people back in the pews.
On M… [+3220 chars]

Since Monday, viewers have watched nearly 7 million minutes of “Conclave” a film about the process of choosing a new pope. “The Two Popes” saw its numbers go up 417 percent.

Wired

‘Conclave’ Viewership Shot Up 283 Percent Following Pope Francis’ Death - WIRED

“Be careful, George — we need you,” Patti LuPone cries out with theatrical concern.  
The “George” the legendary diva is referring to is none other than George Clooney, who is perched on a ladder wh… [+15325 chars]

George Clooney and Patti LuPone break down their Broadway shows and criticize Donald Trump and Elon Musk.

Variety

George Clooney and Patti LuPone Get Honest About Broadway Pay, Surviving the Trump Era and Elon Musk: ‘Isn’t He Destroying the Government?’ - Variety

Curb Your Enthusiasm star Larry David skewered comedian Bill Mahers recent meal with President Donald Trump in a satirical essay in The New York Times this week. The title: My Dinner With Adolf.
In … [+4337 chars]

“Curb Your Enthusiasm” star Larry David skewered comedian Bill Maher’s recent meal with President Donald Trump in a satirical essay in The New York Times this week.

Larry David mocks Bill Maher's dinner with Trump in an op-ed for The New York Times - NBC News

Tiger Kingstar Joe Exotic who's currently serving a 21-year sentence after a murder-for-hire plot against animal activist Carole Baskin said he married a fellow prisoner in Texas.
"Never been more p… [+2403 chars]

'Tiger King' star Joe Exotic shared a photo of what he said was his new husband following a reported prison marriage: 'Never been more proud.'

'Tiger King' star Joe Exotic says he married fellow prisoner in jail: 'Never been more proud' - Entertainment Weekly

AEW International Champion Kenny Omega shared his thoughts on John Cenas historic 17th world title victory at WWE WrestleMania 41.
John Cena made history this past weekend at WWE WrestleMania 41 by … [+2266 chars]

AEW International Champion Kenny Omega shared his thoughts on John Cena's historic 17th world title victory at WWE WrestleMania 41.

Wrestlezone.com

Kenny Omega Responds To John Cena Winning 17th World Championship - Wrestlezone

Tina Knowles, the mother of Beyoncé and Solange, revealed Tuesday that she had a private battle with breast cancer. During an interview with CBS Mornings, Knowles said the cancer was found after a de… [+1497 chars]

Tina Knowles, mother of Beyonce and Solange, revealed she was diagnosed with breast cancer after a missed mammogram appoinment.

Rolling Stone

Tina Knowles Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis After Missed Mammogram - Rolling Stone

Azealia Banks claimed Kanye West and late fashion designer Virgil Abloh were lovers. The 33-year-old's controversial remark comes after the Gold Digger rapper shockingly confessed to having an incest… [+1662 chars]

Azealia Banks, who is known for her contentious social media posts, linked Kanye West to several high-profile men, including Elon Musk

Hindustan Times

Azealia Banks says ‘Kanye and Virgil were lovers’ after rapper confesses he had sexual relations with male cousin - Hindustan Times

As Hollywood productions have relocated to Atlanta, London, Canada and other parts of the world due to favorable tax incentives, the environment also pays a price. Because although actors, directors … [+4914 chars]

With Hollywood projects now often shooting outside of California, above-the-line talent are flying between their sets and SoCal homes on weekends and increasing their carbon footprints as a result.

The Industry Exodus Isn’t Just Bad for L.A. — It’s Hurting the Environment, Too - The Hollywood Reporter

TKO Group’s WWE said its flagship Wrestlemania event last weekend set records across the board, with viewership on Peacock and Netflix surging 114% over 2024 levels.
The 41st edition of the annual s… [+2372 chars]

TKO Group's WWE said its flagship Wrestlemania event last weekend set records across the board, with streaming viewership on Peacock rising 114%.