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Author Jeffrey Archer Dies at 86 in London
Author Jeffrey Archer died peacefully at his London home on October 5 at age 86. His publisher confirmed the death and noted his final novel releases Tuesday.
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Composer George Fenton Dies at 76
British composer George Fenton died unexpectedly at age 76. He earned five Oscar nominations and scored over 100 films.
Stray Kids Miss Grammy Deadline for 69th Awards in Seoul
JYP Entertainment confirmed Stray Kids did not submit music for the 69th Grammy Awards before the August 21 deadline. The group's August 6 EP release arrived too close to the cutoff date to qualify for consideration. The group expressed hope that their music would be heard and loved for what it is, rather than by regional or language divisions.
Ye St Petersburg Concerts Canceled After Objections
Say Agency canceled two Ye concerts in St Petersburg scheduled for October 10 and 11. Officials opposed the shows due to Ye's past glorification of Adolf Hitler.
Venom Frontman Conrad Lant Dies at Age 63
Conrad Lant, the frontman of Venom, has died at age 63. The band stated his voice and vision changed heavy music forever.
Norwich City Honorary President Michael Wynn-Jones Dies in England
Michael Wynn-Jones, honorary life president of Norwich City Football Club in England, died Monday at age 85. The club opened a condolence book and plans a permanent stadium tribute.
Pattinson Stars as Hansen in Film Primetime
Robert Pattinson stars as Chris Hansen in the film Primetime, which A24 released on September 25, 2026. He graded the performance a D and called the production detached from reality.
Australian Rock Singer Gary 'Angry' Anderson of Rose Tattoo Dies at 79
Gary 'Angry' Anderson died at age 79 after suffering a cardiac arrest while touring in Germany. The band canceled nine live dates following his hospitalization and return to Australia.
Alexander McQueen Returns to London Fashion Week After 25 Years
Seán McGirr presented his debut collection as Alexander McQueen creative director, marking the brand's return to London after 25 years.
La Bola Negra Wins Toronto People's Choice Award
La Bola Negra won the People's Choice Award at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival. Spain selected the film as its official entry for the 2027 Academy Awards.
Céline Dion Opens 26-Show Residency in Paris
Céline Dion performed her first full concert in six years on September 12, 2026, at the Plenitude Arena. All 26 shows sold out after nine million fans registered for early access tickets.
Producer Jeremy Thomas Dies at 77 After Five Decades
British film producer Jeremy Thomas died on September 11 at his home in Oxfordshire. He produced more than 80 feature films, including the Oscar-winning The Last Emperor.
Documentary NAZA Sets Record at Venice Film Festival
The documentary NAZA received a 24.5-minute standing ovation at the 83rd Venice Film Festival on September 10, 2026, setting a new record for the longest ovation in the festival's history, surpassing the 22-minute ovation given to The Voice of Hind Rajab in 2025.
Pamela Anderson Accepts amfAR Award of Courage in Venice
Pamela Anderson accepted the amfAR Award of Courage in Venice on Sunday while discussing her survival of hepatitis C. She stated that treatment costs depleted her bank account before a cure became available in 2011.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Grosses $2.4 Billion Worldwide
The film earned $18 million domestically last weekend to reach a $2.4 billion global total. This sum makes it the third-highest grossing release in history behind Avatar and Avengers: Endgame.
Mayday Tops Apple TV+ Chart After New York Premiere
The film Mayday began streaming on Apple TV+ and took the top global viewership spot. It displaced the movie F1, which had previously held the number-one position on the chart.
Sarandon Says Studios Still Block Roles For Politics | Venice
Susan Sarandon stated at the Venice Film Festival that studios continue to deny her roles due to her political activism. She noted director Andrea Pallaoro ignored warnings to cast her in The Echo Chamber.
Hollywood Trust Replaces Dolly Parton's Star After Vandalism
The Hollywood Historic Trust installed a replacement star for Dolly Parton on Friday following vandalism. Officials stated the new monument honors her legacy after a woman damaged the original site.
Wild Horse Nine Premieres at Venice Film Festival
Martin McDonagh's film Wild Horse Nine debuted Thursday at the Venice Film Festival. The movie stars Sam Rockwell and John Malkovich as CIA agents on Easter Island.
Gibney Calls Musk Confidence Man in Venice Doc
Alex Gibney's documentary NAZA premieres at the 2026 Venice Film Festival, labeling Elon Musk a confidence man. The nearly four-hour film arrives as the festival faces criticism over gender parity and political protests.
Elordi Calls Scott Pioneer at Dog Stars Premiere in London
Jacob Elordi attended the London premiere of The Dog Stars and praised director Ridley Scott. Josh Brolin revealed he nearly quit the film due to Scott's intense methods.
Artist Yayoi Kusama Dies at 97 in Tokyo
Yayoi Kusama died on August 14 at a Tokyo hospital at the age of 97. Her studio announced she painted until her final days and generated $190.5 million in auction revenue in 2023.
Documentary Naza Joins Venice Film Festival Competition
The film Naza enters the main competition at the 83rd Venice Film Festival scheduled for September 2026. It is the only documentary vying for the Golden Lion award during this edition.
Director John Irvin Dies at 86 in U.K.
Director John Irvin died peacefully at age 86 at a relative's home in the U.K. He directed over 30 films including Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Hamburger Hill.