ENTERTAINMENT

LOS ANGELES — As the streaming landscape enters a new phase of consolidation and profitability in 2026, Netflix stands as the clear frontrunner in the battle against Disney+ and Paramount+, boasting unmatched scale, consistent subscriber growth and a proven ability to turn content investment into sustainable profits while rivals grapple with integration challenges and slower momentum.

LOS ANGELES — Nearly two years after its controversial cancellation, Star Wars: The Acolyte has made a surprising return to Disney+'s Top 10 TV shows chart in the United States, climbing to No. 9 and sparking renewed fan conversations about the polarizing High Republic-era series.

LOS ANGELES — Jada Pinkett Smith is asking a California judge to order Will Smith's former friend Bilaal Salaam to pay nearly $49,000 in attorney fees after successfully getting portions of his $3 million emotional distress lawsuit against her dismissed, according to court documents filed this week.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Folk-pop superstar Noah Kahan will launch his highly anticipated The Great Divide Tour on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Kia Center in Orlando, marking the start of a major North American run that has already seen both opening nights sell out due to overwhelming demand.

NEW YORK — Taylor Swift has solidified her status as the undisputed queen of streaming, becoming the most-streamed artist of all time on Spotify with more than 120 billion career streams as of April 2026.

LOS ANGELES — Netflix subscribers in the U.S. have a stacked lineup of films to stream throughout April 2026, blending high-octane new originals with timeless classics and buzzy returning favorites that are dominating watch lists nationwide.

SEOUL, South Korea — The escalating legal troubles facing Bang Si-Hyuk, the billionaire founder and chairman of HYBE, the agency behind global K-pop supergroup BTS, are raising fresh questions about potential ripple effects on the group's highly anticipated full-group activities and world tour as police seek an arrest warrant over alleged investor fraud tied to the company's 2020 initial public offering.

LOS ANGELES — The long-awaited Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" hit theaters with a star-studded premiere and mixed early reactions Tuesday, offering dazzling musical sequences and a breakout performance by Jaafar Jackson while drawing criticism for its sanitized portrayal of the King of Pop's complicated life.

NEW YORK — Rihanna and her 7-month-old daughter Rocki Irish Mayers made a striking mother-daughter debut on the cover of W Magazine's Pop Issue, released Tuesday, blending high fashion with intimate family warmth in images captured by renowned photographer Tim Walker.

NEW YORK — Hollywood's most fashionable reunion unfolded Monday night as stars from the 2006 smash hit "The Devil Wears Prada" gathered at Lincoln Center for the world premiere of its long-awaited sequel, dazzling crowds with high-end glamour just days before the film opens in theaters nationwide on May 1.

SEOUL, South Korea — Big Bang rapper-actor T.O.P, whose real name is Choi Seung-hyun, will meet fans in person this week at a special free listening party for his first full-length solo album released after more than a decade.

1. He is the architect of BTS's global success. Bang Si-Hyuk, often called "Hitman Bang," discovered and nurtured BTS from its early days.

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean police asked prosecutors Tuesday to request a court warrant for the arrest of Bang Si-Hyuk, the billionaire founder and chairman of HYBE, the entertainment powerhouse behind global K-pop sensation BTS, escalating a long-running investigation into alleged fraudulent trading tied to the company's 2020 initial public offering.

BRAIDWOOD, Australia — Hollywood actor Jack Quaid and his "The Boys" co-star Claudia Doumit exchanged vows in a closely guarded private ceremony Saturday at a picturesque farm venue in this sleepy New South Wales farming town, surprising fans who had followed their low-key romance for nearly four years.

LOS ANGELES — Twenty-eight years after enchanting audiences with spells, sisterhood and midnight margaritas, Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock are back as the Owens sisters in the long-awaited "Practical Magic 2," and the first official teaser trailer has fans spellbound.

WASHINGTON — Actress and philanthropist Eva Longoria fought back tears as she described the profound emotional impact of receiving a $50 million grant from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sánchez, calling the unexpected honor one of the most meaningful moments in her life.

OREM, Utah — Alan Osmond, the eldest performing member of the famed Osmond Brothers and a cornerstone of one of America's most beloved musical families, died Monday evening at his home in Orem. He was 76.

LONDON — A candid 2025 podcast confession by Emma Watson has exploded across social media this week, with a Spanish-language clip from her appearance on Jay Shetty's "On Purpose" garnering more than 4 million views in days and reigniting conversations about the emotional toll of child stardom and Hollywood's competitive culture.

INDIO, Calif. — The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has officially set its return to the Empire Polo Club with dates for 2027 locked in just days after wrapping its star-studded 2026 edition, promising another spring celebration of music, art and desert vibes.

The pop music landscape shifted significantly this past weekend as Olivia Rodrigo made a triumphant and unexpected return to the spotlight. Amidst the swirling dust and neon lights of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, the three-time Grammy winner stunned fans by joining Addison Rae on stage for a high-energy performance that served as the live debut of her brand-new single, "drop dead."

NEW YORK — Pop superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce have fueled nonstop speculation about their wedding since announcing their engagement in August 2025, but as of Tuesday, neither the couple nor their representatives have issued any official confirmation of a date, venue or ceremony details.

INDIO, California — Coachella 2026 delivered massive global reach through its YouTube livestream, drawing millions of concurrent and on-demand viewers across two sold-out weekends while individual performances by headliners like Justin Bieber racked up tens of millions of views on social media, though exact cumulative watch hours for the full festival remain undisclosed by organizers and the streaming platform.

LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic remains sidelined with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain suffered on April 2, casting uncertainty over whether the Los Angeles Lakers superstar can return to form quickly enough in the 2026 NBA playoffs to deliver his trademark dominance after missing the end of the regular season and the start of the first-round series against the Houston Rockets.

LOS ANGELES — Patrick Muldoon, the ruggedly handsome actor who captivated daytime television audiences as Austin Reed on "Days of Our Lives" and later brought charm to primetime as Richard Hart on "Melrose Place," died suddenly Sunday morning after suffering a heart attack. He was 57.

MONTECITO, California — Meghan Markle returned home to a joyful family welcome from her children Archie and Lilibet on Monday after wrapping a four-day visit to Australia with Prince Harry, sharing new behind-the-scenes footage and heartfelt moments that quickly circulated on social media even as the trip drew both praise and sharp criticism.

INDIO, California — Taylor Swift did not perform at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2026, extending a two-decade streak in which the global pop superstar has never taken the stage at the iconic desert event despite persistent fan speculation and online buzz.

INDIO, California — Coachella 2026, marking its 25th anniversary at the Empire Polo Club, delivered a memorable blend of pop spectacle, historic milestones and unexpected magic across two weekends in April despite strong desert winds that disrupted some early sets. Critics, fans and livestream viewers have since debated the standout moments

INDIO, California — The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival celebrated its silver anniversary in 2026 with a pop-heavy lineup, history-making headliners and plenty of desert unpredictability, drawing massive crowds to the Empire Polo Club across two weekends from April 10-12 and April 17-19.

The sold-out festival featured a mix of pop, electronic, indie and Latin acts, including The Strokes, The xx, Young Thug, Addison Rae and Anyma, along with surprise guests like Becky G and Lizzo. However, several of music's biggest names did not perform, either due to scheduling conflicts, strategic career choices, booking decisions or ongoing controversies. Here is a look at 10 superstars who sat out Coachella 2026 and the reasons behind their absence.