The Conjuring: Last Rites is the No. 1 movie in North America, earning $83 million in its first weekend of release — and making it the highest earning film debut in the ‘Conjuring’ franchise. ‘Last Rites’ is directed by Michael Chaves and is the sequel to The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It. Vera Farmiga …
Monthly Archives: September 2025
Billy Porter leaving Broadway musical ‘Cabaret’ due to sepsis diagnosis
Tony winner Billy Porter is immediately departing the Broadway revival of the musical Cabaret after being diagnoses with sepsis. A post on X read “Come hear the music play. Final performance September 2. Due to a serious case of sepsis, Billy Porter must also withdraw from the production. His doctors are confident that he will …
Continue reading “Billy Porter leaving Broadway musical ‘Cabaret’ due to sepsis diagnosis”
2025 MTV VMAs: Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter lead the winners
The MTV VMAs aired live on Sunday from UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, hosted by LL Cool J. The show aired on CBS for the first time in addition to their longtime home on MTV and stream live on Paramount+ Lady Gaga dominated the 2025 VMAs with four wins, including ‘Artist of the Year;’ …
Continue reading “2025 MTV VMAs: Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter lead the winners”
Trump Administration launches immigration crackdown in Massachusetts
A new report from The New York Times says the Trump Administration has rolled out a new federal immigration enforcement initiative in Massachusetts, aimed at deporting undocumented immigrants with criminal records. According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the operation includes the city of Boston, with sources stating that the operation began in early …
Continue reading “Trump Administration launches immigration crackdown in Massachusetts”
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announces resignation
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation on Sunday, amid mounting pressure from within his party following a crushing defeat in July’s parliamentary elections. Ishiba, who took office last October, had resisted calls from rivals inside the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to step down, arguing that his resignation could create instability at a …
Continue reading “Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announces resignation”
Carlos Alcarez captures second US Open title with win over Jannik Sinner
Carlos Alcaraz claimed his second U.S. Open titled on Sunday at Arthur Ashe Stadium, defeating Jannik Sinner in four sets: 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4. The victory marks Alcaraz’s second Grand Slam triumph of 2025, adding to his French Open title earlier this year (where he again defeated Sinner in a grueling five-set battle). The win …
Continue reading “Carlos Alcarez captures second US Open title with win over Jannik Sinner”
Max Verstappen wins Italian Grand Prix over Lando Norris
Max Verstappen claimed his third win of the season with a commanding drive at the Italian Grand Prix. The reigning champion crossed the finish line nearly 19 seconds ahead of Lando Norris, whose battle for position with teammate Oscar Piastri created late-race tension within the McLaren camp. The victory marked Verstappen’s third career triumph at …
Continue reading “Max Verstappen wins Italian Grand Prix over Lando Norris”
Lady A to launch first-ever Christmas tour, release second holiday album
Lady A will celebrate the holiday season this year with their first-ever Christmas tour, the “This Winter’s Night Tour,” which kicks off Dec. 5 in Atlanta at The Woodruff Arts Center’s Atlanta Symphony Hall. The holiday tour will launch will visit Florida, Illinois, Indiana and more, wrapping just before Christmas with three shows at Nashville’s …
Continue reading “Lady A to launch first-ever Christmas tour, release second holiday album”
Lindsay Ell releases the song ‘magic’ from new EP ‘fence sitter’
Lindsay Ell has announced the release of her new EP, fence sitter, set to come out on October 3. According to press notes, “‘fence sitter’ explores themes of reclaiming truth, questioning motherhood, and keeping faith in oneself.’ Ell has shared a preview of the EP with her new single “magic”; she shares of the track: …
Continue reading “Lindsay Ell releases the song ‘magic’ from new EP ‘fence sitter’”
See Margot Robbie, Colin Farrell in the trailer for ‘A Big Bold Beautiful Journey’
Sony Pictures is previewing the film A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, starring Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell, in theaters Sept. 19. A Big Bold Beautiful Journey marks Robbie’s first big screen role since she starred in the 2023 smash hit Barbie, and features her and Farrell, 49, taking a wild journey through each other’s lives …