Lisa Richwine

Investors who put nearly $1.2 million into Wondermind Global are suing Selena Gomez and other company leaders in federal court in Delaware, alleging fraud and failure to fulfill promises to develop and promote the mental-health start-up. The plaintiffs say Gomez was expected to serve as head of marketing and help create a mobile app, but claim the company failed to meet basic obligations, including timely payments to employees and vendors. They are seeking repayment of their investments and legal fees. Gomez’s representative had not responded to a request for comment.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship progresses from a missed meeting at an Eras Tour concert to a public romance marked by game-day appearances, tour visits, and mutual support at major events. Highlights include Kelce attending concerts worldwide, Swift cheering at Chiefs games and two Super Bowls, and lyrical references to their relationship in her music. The couple plan a podcast appearance together in August 2025, during which Kelce proposes in a garden setting, followed by a public engagement announcement.

John Oliver will make a three-episode cameo on ABC's General Hospital after publicly expressing a desire for a soap opera role. Producers granted his request, with Oliver joking about the opportunity and expressing enthusiasm for the dramatic format. General Hospital, a long-running and award-winning series, has a history of featuring notable guest stars. Oliver, known for hosting HBO's Last Week Tonight, continues to build his career alongside his political satire program.

Ten-year-old Max Alexander has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s youngest fashion runway designer after presenting collections at Denver Fashion Week and Paris Fashion Week. He began calling himself a dressmaker at four, draws inspiration from unconventional materials such as coffee sacks, and emphasizes biodegradable and sustainable design. A documentary about his life is set to premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival, while his clothing collections for men, women and children are sold through his website. Despite his growing achievements, Alexander remains a typical school-age child balancing fashion design with concerns about shorter recess periods.

Taylor Swift made a surprise appearance at the Hollywood premiere of Toy Story 5, performing her newly written song “I Knew It, I Knew You” before joining Randy Newman for a rendition of “You’ve Got a Friend in Me.” Swift said she had long loved the franchise and wrote the song for Jessie, the cowgirl character voiced by Joan Cusack. Toy Story 5 is scheduled for release on June 19.

Directors Coerte and John Voorhees defend using AI to create a posthumous performance by Val Kilmer in As Deep as the Grave, saying they obtained permission from his children and used archival footage, photographs and voice recordings. Kilmer, who died at 65 after throat cancer, had originally agreed to appear but was unable to film because of declining health. A trailer showing his digital likeness as a priest and Native American spiritualist triggered strong online criticism. The filmmakers maintain that the estate collaborated artistically and that the production followed SAG-AFTRA’s AI guidelines, presenting the film as an ethical model amid Hollywood’s concerns about unauthorized digital replicas.

After its failed £57 billion bid for Warner Bros Discovery, Netflix is intensifying efforts to build durable original franchises rather than relying on acquired intellectual property. Executives point to successes including Stranger Things, Bridgerton, Squid Game, Extraction and KPop Demon Hunters, while costly disappointments such as the Roald Dahl catalogue and The Electric State highlight the risks. Netflix faces slowing engagement and revenue growth, stronger competition from YouTube and Disney, and potentially fewer suppliers after Paramount Skydance’s Warner Bros acquisition. The company will continue investing independently, with upcoming projects including live-action adaptations of Scooby-Doo and Assassin’s Creed, a Narnia film, and further Bridgerton and One Piece seasons.

Taylor Swift dominated the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, winning seven trophies including Artist of the Year, Best Pop Album, Song of the Year and Best Music Video. She credited fans and the Eras Tour with inspiring The Life of a Showgirl and urged aspiring artists to develop their craft away from internet scrutiny. Alex Warren won Song of the Year for “Ordinary,” while other major winners included Sabrina Carpenter, Kendrick Lamar, Chris Brown, Bad Bunny, ROSÉ, Calvin Harris, Shaboozey, Linkin Park and Sombr. The ceremony also recognized winners across country, hip-hop, R&B, alternative, rock, dance, Latin, regional Mexican and K-pop categories, along with socially voted awards.

Dave Filoni has been appointed president of Lucasfilm, succeeding Kathleen Kennedy, who will become a full-time producer while continuing to work on upcoming Star Wars films. Filoni, a protégé of George Lucas and a key creative figure behind The Clone Wars, The Mandalorian and Ahsoka, will oversee live-action and animated productions alongside co-president Lynwen Brennan. Kennedy led Lucasfilm through Disney's acquisition, the sequel trilogy, Rogue One and the expansion into Disney+ series, though the underperformance of Solo and stalled film projects prompted a strategic retreat from theatrical releases. Upcoming projects include The Mandalorian and Grogu, due in May, and Star Wars: Starfighter, scheduled for 2027.

Netflix is promoting the fifth and final season of Stranger Things with an unusually large, film-style global campaign spanning cycling events, retail merchandise, brand partnerships, themed attractions and holiday-season releases. The strategy draws heavily on the series’ 1980s nostalgia and is designed to keep fans engaged beyond the finale through the stage play Stranger Things: The First Shadow, an upcoming animated series and a live-action spin-off.

Lil Nas X appeared in a Los Angeles court after previously missing a hearing while receiving inpatient treatment. He pleaded not guilty to three counts of battery against police officers and one count of resisting an officer, stemming from his August arrest after police found him walking naked or nearly naked on a Los Angeles street. A judge ordered him to return on March 12 to set a preliminary hearing date. His attorney said he was recovering well and hoped for a positive resolution; he faces up to five years in prison if convicted.

Cinema United is urging studios to guarantee films at least 45 days of exclusive theatrical release, arguing that shorter windows reduce opening-week attendance, weaken box-office revenue, and make it harder for smaller films to build audiences. U.S. and Canadian box-office receipts reached $8.6 billion in 2024, still 25 percent below 2019 levels. Theater operators also want studios to stop advertising streaming availability while films are still showing. Studios have shortened theatrical windows to capitalize on home rentals, while Sony Pictures indicated it was willing to work with theaters on release timing and pricing, without offering specific commitments.

Animal shelters, veterinarians and rescue groups have taken in more than 400 animals at Pasadena Humane and around 400 mostly horses at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center after wildfires devastated communities around Los Angeles. The response has shifted from temporary evacuation shelter to longer-term care, medical treatment and rescue missions for injured or stranded animals, while staff and volunteers work to reunite pets and livestock with their owners. Donations and community support have supplied food and equipment, but some animals remain unclaimed as many displaced families have no homes to return to.

Maria Contreras-Sweet and investor Ron Burkle reached a deal to acquire Weinstein Company assets and relaunch the studio under a majority-female board. The plan includes preserving about 150 jobs, protecting small creditors and creating an $80 million–$90 million victims’ compensation fund. The agreement followed New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s lawsuit alleging that Harvey Weinstein sexually harassed employees and that the company failed to respond adequately; the lawsuit will remain active while the deal is finalized.

ABC is reviving Roseanne for nine episodes beginning 27 March, with the show depicting a working-class American family divided over Donald Trump while remaining bound by family ties. Roseanne Barr’s character supports Trump, reflecting Barr’s own views, but producers say the revival has no political agenda and aims to portray honest disagreements. The episodes will also address opioid addiction and healthcare access, continuing the original series’ focus on working-class life.

21st Century Fox held talks with Disney about selling most of its assets, although negotiations had ended by the time of the report. Disney was reportedly interested in Fox’s film and television studios, FX, National Geographic, and international assets including Star India and Sky, while excluding Fox News, Fox’s broadcast networks, sports assets, and local affiliates because of regulatory and antitrust concerns. The discussions reflected pressure on traditional media companies to grow as Amazon, Netflix, and other technology firms expand in entertainment. The possible transaction also introduced uncertainty around Fox’s proposed acquisition of the remaining stake in Sky and Disney’s plans for international streaming, while Disney faced ESPN subscriber declines and leadership succession questions.

Disney will stop providing new movies to Netflix in the United States after 2018 and launch a Disney-branded streaming service, while also introducing an ESPN service in 2018. The strategy is intended to give Disney greater control over its content and potentially improve long-term profitability as viewers move away from traditional television, but analysts warn that technology costs and the loss of licensing revenue could weigh on earnings in the near term. Disney plans to use BAMTech technology and will spend $1.58 billion to acquire an additional 42% stake in the company. The announcement coincided with a nearly 9% decline in quarterly profit, driven largely by weakness at ESPN.

Netflix acquired Scottish comics publisher Millarworld in its first-ever corporate acquisition, adding creator Mark Millar and a portfolio of comic franchises that it can develop into television series and films. The deal excludes the best-known properties Kick-Ass and Kingsman, but includes other science-fiction, fantasy, superhero and real-world-character franchises. Millarworld will continue publishing under the Netflix label, supporting Netflix's strategy of expanding original content and moving toward larger-budget films. Analysts described the acquisition as financially immaterial to Netflix, while noting the strong audience appeal of comic-book adaptations.

Netflix added 5.2 million streaming subscribers in the second quarter of 2017, substantially beating Wall Street expectations and lifting its shares 10.4% to a record high. International subscribers surpassed US subscribers for the first time, while revenue rose 32.3% to $2.79 billion and net income increased to $65.6 million. The company expects further international growth and its first full-year overseas profit, but is committing about $6 billion annually to content and anticipates negative free cash flow for years as it competes with Amazon Prime Video and YouTube.

MGM said it expected to release the 24th James Bond film within three years and hoped to announce a new director soon after Sam Mendes chose to focus on theatre. The screenplay was under development, while Daniel Craig was already contracted for two more appearances as 007. Skyfall, starring Craig and directed by Mendes, earned $1.1 billion worldwide and, alongside The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, helped triple MGM's 2012 net income.