June 2026
Sha’Carri Richardson and Flow Go Hair Reveal a Long-Awaited Collaboration
Sha’Carri Richardson confirmed a new partnership with hair brand Flow Go Hair on Instagram Sunday, tagging the brand and announcing, “The wait is over!” The post was brief, but the excitement came through. Richardson has made her bold, colorful hair choices almost as famous as her times on the track. She shows up to competitions,…
Oprah Winfrey Explores the Growing Human Need for AI Companionship with Esther Perel
Oprah Winfrey’s podcast account put a pointed caption out this week with psychotherapist Esther Perel tagged alongside it: “This is the appeal of AI companionship.” Short sentence. The subject underneath it has been building for a while. AI companionship has moved well past fringe territory. Apps built for emotional connection with artificial intelligence now count…
Square Peg Social Returns To Austin, Opens Submissions For Second Edition Of Filmmaker Mentorship Program
Square Peg, founded by Lars Knudsen and Ari Aster, has set the return of its filmmaker mentorship initiative, Square Peg Social. The second edition will take place in Austin from Sept 17-21, with submissions now open. Square Peg Social brings together a curated group of emerging filmmakers alongside established directors, producers, and industry leaders. The…
Zach Cregger Parts Ways With Artists First, Will Not Seek New Management
EXCLUSIVE: Zach Cregger, the filmmaker behind last year’s horror phenomenon Weapons, has parted ways with his longtime manager Peter Principato of Artists First, multiple sources tell Deadline. Principato couldn’t be reached for comment. Cregger had been with the famed manager for around 15 years — from a time when he was better known for comedy, as a…
Gotham TV Awards: ‘DTF: St. Louis,’ ‘Pluribus’ & ‘I Love LA’ Win Top Series Prizes; Lead Acting Honors To Chase Infiniti, Michael Shannon & Tim Robinson – Full List
The third annual Gotham Television Awards spread the wealth Monday night as HBO Max’s DTF St. Louis was the only program to won multiple awards, for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series and supporting actor David Harbour. Apple TV’s Pluribus from Vince Gilligan and starring Rhea Seehorn took the marquee Breakthrough Drama Series prize, and HBO…
‘Backrooms 2’: Here’s What’s Up At This Minute With A Kane Parsons Sequel – The Dish
EXCLUSIVE: Following the $118M opening for A24’s Backrooms, yes, of course there will be a sequel. Filmmaker and face of Backrooms Kane Parsons has made no secret on the press tour for the film about his desire to expand into a feature anthology, and that he’s taken the IP as far as possible on YouTube….
‘Stranger Things’ Creator Matt Duffer Says Young Film And TV Audiences “Are Telling Us Very Loudly That They’re Hungry For Original Stories”
Matt Duffer, creator, showrunner and executive producer of Stranger Things along with brother Ross, didn’t specifically cite Backrooms or Obsession on Monday in accepting a career honor at the Gotham TV Awards. But the two YouTube-driven smashes seemed to be on his mind as he addressed the crowd at New York’s Cipriani Wall Street. Despite…
Minnesota GOP Holds Moment of Silence for Derek Chauvin Days After Anniversary of George …
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Minnesota Republican Party is facing intense backlash after delegates at its state convention held a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin. Chauvin, of course, is the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd. According to multiple reports, the brief tribute took place Saturday morning during the party’s convention…
Diddy Sex Tape Featuring 50 Cent’s Baby Mama Sparks Tense Legal War
Reading Time: 3 minutes Yes, Diddy is currently in prison on sex trafficking charges, but his chaotic personal life is still making tabloid headlines. An explicit video allegedly connected to Sean “Diddy” Combs and a woman named Daphne Joy reportedly leaked online this week. And because Daphne has a son with Diddy’s chief rival, 50…
Jenny Mollen Skewered for PDA With Tween Son, Calling Him ‘The Most Toxic Guy You …
Reading Time: 2 minutes Over the weekend, a post broke containment and went viral. The post’s creator was Jenny Mollen, a comedian and — more importantly — a mom. Whatever her intentions, her mother-son PDA had some people calling for an investigation. And, when you see the post for yourself, you might see why. ……