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Taylor Sheridan’s ‘Call of Duty’ Movie Will Be Set in ‘Modern Warfare’ Universe
Paramount Pictures‘ upcoming “Call of Duty” movie from writer Taylor Sheridan will be based on the Xbox-owned first-person shooter franchise’s “Modern Warfare” games. Plot details about the movie have been kept under wraps since it was first announced in September 2025. But during a “Call of Duty
Red Velvet's Velvet Summer: What a Two-Year Wait Actually Means
In June 2024, Red Velvet marked their tenth anniversary with Cosmic, an EP that topped iTunes album charts in 41 regions and earned recognition on Billboard, NME, and Dazed's year-end best-of lists. What followed was two years of silence as a group. On August 3, SM
The Year of Anne Hathaway: Can Hollywood's Busiest Star Deliver?
1At the premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2, Anne Hathaway described her 2026 in these terms: "Three years of work being sent out into the world in a six-month window." Between April and October, she appears in five theatrical releases of markedly different types and scales:
Seven Years of Waiting: Avengers: Doomsday Ready to Conquer SDCC and the Box Office
Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled to be released on December 18, 2026. With only five months remaining until its release, the film will initiate presales on July 20, and it is highly likely that its first trailer will be released at SDCC on July 25. Integrated Marketing Campaign While launching presales
Inside Twice’s Contract Crisis: What Lies Ahead for the Members After the 10th Anniversary?
Twice and Once will face a mutual challenge. Following Twice's first contract renewal in 2022, their contracts were expected to expire in October 2025. However, at that time, Twice was just launching their 10th-anniversary special album and their sixth world tour. Consequently, the industry speculated that the
Song Minho in the Witness Box: What His Testimony Reveals
On July 14, Song Minho arrived at Seoul Western District Court in a black suit. Reporters asked whether he acknowledged that his supervisor had made things easier for him, and whether he still intended to re-enlist. His answer to everything was the same two words: "I'm
The Drama Comes to HBO Max: Can a $28M Film With $126M in Receipts Do It Again on Streaming?
A $28 million production budget. $126 million at the global box office. The fifth A24 film ever to cross the $100 million mark. Those numbers describe an original black comedy with no franchise backing, no established fan base — just two actors, a dinner party game, and a secret that changes
The $1 Billion Bottle: How Celebrity Fragrance Became Pop Culture's Most Underrated Business
In the first quarter of 2026, Ulta Beauty reported net sales of $3.2 billion, with fragrance outpacing cosmetics and skincare to become the retailer's fastest-growing category. The brands driving that number were not legacy perfume houses with century-old heritage. They were Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish,
‘Hope’ Trailer: Na Hong-jin’s Creature Feature Is South Korea’s Most Expensive Film Ever
Over the course of his first three feature films (“The Chaser,” “The Yellow Sea,” and “The Wailing”), Na Hong-jin has established himself as one of South Korea’s most exciting film directors. That momentum afforded him the opportunity to make the biggest film of his career — and reportedly the
Ariana Grande's Petal: Can the Queen of Debut Week Do It Again?
In February 2024, Ariana Grande released Eternal Sunshine with almost no advance warning — no drawn-out promotional campaign, no strategic leaks to build anticipation. The album arrived, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, and proceeded to generate two Billboard Hot 100 chart-toppers in Yes, And? and We
Four Headliners, Eleven Minutes: Who Closes the World Cup?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final will feature something that has never existed before: a halftime show. Confirmed for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, the eleven-minute performance will be co-headlined by Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and Justin Bieber, with additional appearances from Burna Boy, Venezuelan conductor
Drake follows BTS Jungkook, fans wonder what's next
Drake's Instagram follow of BTS's Jungkook intensifies speculation about a potential collaboration between the global artists.
