Warner Bros. Discovery has reportedly begun exclusive talks to sell its film and television studios, along with the HBO Max streaming service, to Netflix. According to Bloomberg, sources familiar with the matter said Netflix is prepared to pay a $5 billion breakup fee if regulators block the transaction. If the negotiations stay on track, an agreement could be made within days. The alleged development indicates that Netflix has taken the lead over Paramount and Comcast, who were also a part of the intense bidding war. If finalized, the agreement could shake up the entertainment industry by combining the world’s largest…
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‘Mortal Kombat’ Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa Dead at 75 Published December 4, 2025 5:54 PM PST Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, an actor famous for his work in the ‘Mortal Kombat’ franchise, is dead. Tagawa died Thursday in Santa Barbara, California, the result of complications from a stroke … his family tells Deadline. He was reportedly surrounded by family, including his children, when he died. Tagawa is famous for playing Shang Tsung, an evil sorcerer, in ‘Mortal Kombat’ movies, TV shows, and video games. In addition to his work in ‘Mortal Kombat,’ Tagawa is also known for his roles in “The Last Emperor”, “Memoirs of…
Foo Fighters have announced a benefit concert to support unhoused and food-insecure people in Los Angeles. They will headline Kia Forum on Wednesday, January 14—that’s Dave Grohl’s birthday—with proceeds going to Hope the Mission and Los Angeles Mission. Those charities have provided a list of items sought for donation, which you can deliver at a donation drive at the Forum on January 7 from midday Pacific Time. Contributors will be able to buy pre-sale tickets in person. Find the requested items below.Grohl said in a press release, “What better way to spend my 57th birthday than making a bunch of…
If you look back at the history of Hindi cinema, every few years, an actor comes along who aces the romantic comedy genre but with a fresh, new twist. For a solid decade starting in the early 2000s, that person was undoubtedly Saif Ali Khan. While others might have been playing the intense, dramatic lover or the straight-up action hero, Saif nailed the relatable boy-next-door. He perfected the role of the commitment-phobic bachelor, the witty cartoonist, or the friend who slowly realizes he’s in love. These weren’t the grand love stories of the past, but were stories about messy apartments,…
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is bringing Doctor Doom into the spotlight in Avengers: Doomsday, and five Marvel teams will line up to fight him up front. These teams have veteran lineups, like Captain America’s new Avengers team, ragtag groups of misfits like The Thunderbolts, now known as the New Avengers, and the warriors from Wakanda. They are also joined by multiversal visitors in a version of the X-Men and The Fantastic Four, who were introduced in their own movie in 2025. However, Doctor Doom is a very powerful antagonist, and the MCU will likely try to find a way to…
Tucker Wetmore The Ladies Want ‘More’ Moves!!! Published December 4, 2025 3:21 PM PST Play video content TMZ.com Rising country music star Tucker Wetmore is feeling the love from the ladies lately … and the singer tells us it’s all in the moves he dishes out on stage. We spoke with Tucker at LAX as he’s preparing to perform at Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve this year. He has thoughts about women sliding into his DMs and the endless TikTok admiration of his gyrating dance moves in concerts. Check the clip … when asked if he’s planning out out…
Drive-By Truckers were the musical guests on last night’s episode of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, and they brought along an old friend: Jason Isbell, the Americana musician who played in the band from 2001 to 2007. Below, watch them perform “Hell No, I Ain’t Happy,” from the newly reissued Decoration Day.In a recent press statement, Drive-By Truckers singer Patterson Hood reflected on bringing Isbell back into the fold for the Colbert performance. “Although we have always remained friends with Jason, and honestly he and I are closer now than ever, this is our first ‘announced’ appearance together in…
Actor Kartik Aaryan is currently celebrating a very special moment in his personal life as his sister, Kritika Tiwari, has begun her wedding festivities. While Kartik has been busy promoting his upcoming film, he took time off to fully enjoy the functions at home, and he has been treating fans to emotional and joyful glimpses from the celebrations on social media. On Thursday, Kartik posted a slow-motion video from the haldi ceremony, set to the popular song Navrai Majhi, giving the clip a perfect mix of excitement and emotion. The video quickly won hearts online, with fans and celebrities dropping…
WARNING! THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS MAJOR SPOILERS ABOUT THE MASKED SINGER SEASON 14!The Masked Singer season 14 has finally revealed its theme nights after skipping its fall season for the first time since the show premiered in 2019. The Masked Singer season 14 welcomes back host Nick Cannon, along with panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, and Rita Ora. The show premieres on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET on FOX. The Masked Singer first introduced theme nights in season 8, and they’ve included tributes to specific artists, including ABBA, Elton John, Billy Joel, Queen, Miley Cyrus, and…
Psychotherapist Jonathan Alpert Jan. 6 Rioters Had ‘Biden Derangement Syndrome’ Published December 4, 2025 12:04 PM PST Play video content TMZ.com Jonathan Alpert is gonna catch even more heat for this … after pissing off folks by asking if “Trump Derangement Syndrome” is real, he’s now saying the Jan. 6 Capitol rioters suffered from “Biden Derangement Syndrome.” The renowned psychologist joined us on “TMZ Live” Thursday and we asked him about TDS … this on the heels of a TDS column he published in the Wall Street Journal. Jonathan says he’s seen lots of patients who were so consumed with…