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Meghan Markle celebrated her 45th birthday on August 4 by jumping into a pool with balloons. She shared the fun moment on Instagram with her 4.7 million followers. The Duchess of Sussex also posted videos of herself dancing in a kitchen while Prince Harry filmed the happy birthday morning scenes.
WWE Hall of Famer Dory Funk Jr. died Tuesday at age 85 while in hospice care. His wife, Marti Funk, confirmed the news. A wrestling icon, he held the NWA heavyweight title for four years. He also trained many future stars at his school. “He was such a good guy,” she said.
Rihanna stunned fans at the Grand Kadooment Day parade in Barbados. The singer wore a sparkling bodysuit with colorful feathers to celebrate the Crop Over Festival finale. This event marks the end of the sugar cane harvest. Her return to the island showed her deep connection to her Caribbean roots.
Hong Kong actress Natalie Tong shared her deep regret over not spending enough time with her mother, who passed away in 2009. "I was too focused on building my career and neglected my family," she said. Tong left TVB in 2022 to prioritize her loved ones and live differently.
Disney+, Paramount+, and Netflix are exploring free streaming tiers as free services captured 18.7% of US TV watch time in April 2026. Many viewers moved to free options after prices rose. Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters said, "a free offering could make sense in select international markets," as companies fight for viewers.
Reviews for Eli Roth’s Ice Cream Man suggest it could be 2026's worst horror film. Critics say the slasher lacks plot and relies on graphic terror. Tyler Nichols of JoBlo says the movie is the epitome of “turn your brain off” cinema. Many feel it fails to entertain today’s audiences.
Abnormal Studios signed worldwide sales for the Malaysian cannibal comedy-horror "Ali & Ben's Spicy Meats," starring Amir Nafis. The film follows two friends who use a human ingredient in their spicy beef jerky. Co-director Feisal Azizuddin said, "I wanted to tell a story that explores how desperation warps ordinary people."
Variety announced that Lindsey Buckingham, Madison Beer, Kiernan Shipka, and Tiffani Thiessen will present awards at the Power of Young Hollywood event on Aug. 5 in Los Angeles. Mario Lopez and his son Dominic will cohost the ceremony, which honors young stars like Tate McRae and Malachi Barton this year.
The British Film Commission named the West Midlands an official production hub on Monday. The region, known for hosting Peaky Blinders, met key criteria for studio space and local crew. Steven Knight said, "I'm thrilled that the West Midlands has been recognised as a fantastic place to make film and TV."
House of the Dragon director Nina Lopez-Corrado defended recent changes to George RR Martin’s source material. She said, “what Ryan and the writers did in terms of that really helped evolve the character storylines.” These revisions appeared in the show, which started in 2022, ahead of the season three finale.
Jelly Roll is putting life on the road on pause after his current shows. The country star said he will step away from touring for a year or two to heal. This news follows his May divorce from Bunnie Xo after nearly 10 years of marriage. He thanked fans for support.
Rihanna danced in an elaborate feather costume during Grand Kadooment Day in Barbados on Monday. The singer showed off her moves while partying with her brother’s band, Aura. It was a happy celebration for the star, who recently faced a stressful situation after a shooting incident at her family home.