Audiences are still intrigued by Michael Jackson’s high-profile criminal trial, even more than 2 decades later. Netflix’s latest docuseries on the topic “Michael Jackson: The Verdict” topped the streamer’s English TV list last week with 17.8M views. It was the most-watched title on the series side by a wide margin, with second place going to “The Witness”, with 13.2M views. Season 2 of “The Four Seasons” came in a distant third.

 

Kaley Cuoco and Tom Pelphrey’s family is growing once again! The couple, who have been together since 2022 and engaged since 2024, have announced that they are expecting their second child together. The pair welcomed their first child, daughter Matilda Carmine Richie Pelphrey, on March 30, 2023.

 

Sony has revealed the first look at “Succession” star Jeremy Strong playing Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in “The Social Reckoning”. That’s Aaron Sorkin’s follow-up to the Oscar-winning 2010 movie “The Social Network”. It is actually being described as a “companion piece” to the first film, rather than a sequel. Jeremy takes over the role of Zuckerberg from Jesse Eisenberg in the new film, which hits theaters October 9.

 

Zac Efron is building his sustainable dream home in Australia. He’s currently working on the eco-conscious build, which he’s named “FutureCave” with Dutch Australian designer Joost Bakker. Zac’s unique home is coming to life near Byron Bay in New South Wales, years after he purchased a plot of land there in 2020. The house will mostly be made from hemp, including the internal bricks and joinery.

 

Benson Boone shared a long clip of his new single ‘The Time of My Life’, which arrives June 26. In an IG post, he sings the song while wearing a tight black lace dress. He tagged influencer Alix Earle, because he was recreating a viral video in which she’s seen dancing to the song while wearing a similar dress.

 

Alanis Morissette will perform the Canadian national anthem at the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Toronto Stadium. The opening ceremony is set for 1:30pm. Also taking part in the festivities are Alessia Cara, Elyanna, Jessie Reyez, Michael Bublé, Nora Fatehi, Sanjoy, Vegedream and William Prince.

 

Rolling Stones have announced another collab in connection with their upcoming album “Foreign Tongues”. They’ve teamed with Marvel for 5 collectible vinyl variants, inspired by ‘Spider-Man’, ‘Captain America’, ‘Wolverine’, ‘Thor’ and ‘The Hulk’. Each comes with a custom comic book insert, and special artwork. The Stones previously announced a collab with FIFA.

 

Post Malone announced that his upcoming double album, “The Eternal Buzz” is “99% done” during a performance on his “BIG A** Stadium Tour” in North Carolina, indicating that the long-awaited follow-up to 2024’s “F-1 Trillion” is nearing completion. The completion update comes shortly after he postponed the first month of his tour to focus on finalizing the album, a decision he believes has been beneficial.

 

Bruno Mars recent single “I Just Might” has hit a high mark. “I Just Might” has achieved significant success, currently topping Billboard’s Hot R&B Songs chart for 21 consecutive weeks, marking his longest-running No. 1 on the chart. The single has not only excelled in R&B but also performed well on pop and hip-hop-related charts, indicating broad appeal across genres.

 

Harry Styles is set to begin a 12-night residency at Wembley Stadium, which will become the longest by a single artist at the venue, surpassing Coldplay’s previous record. Fans began camping out over 35 hours before the first show, demonstrating their dedication despite rainy and challenging weather conditions.

 

Patrick Renna, who played Ham Porter in “The Sandlot”, is reuniting with his former castmates for a new TV series called “Dugout Dads”. Patrick stars as an idealistic father coaching his children’s Little League team while managing difficult parents and coaches. Danielle Fishel from “Boy Meets World” plays his wife. Eight “Sandlot” actors will appear: Tom Guiry, Chauncey Leopardi, Marty York, Brandon Quintin Adams, Victor DiMattia, Shane Obedzinski, Grant Gelt, and Will Horneff.

 

Steven Spielberg disclosed on “The Rest Is Entertainment” podcast that James Bond producers “constantly turned me down” despite multiple attempts to direct a film in the franchise. After “Jaws” became a blockbuster, Spielberg personally approached producer Cubby Broccoli, volunteering to direct, but was rejected.

 

Season 6 of the British spy drama “Slow Horses” will debut on Apple TV on September 16. The series stars Gary Oldman, Kristin Scott Thomas, Jack Lowden, and Hugo Weaving. It follows a group of ragtag MI5 agents relegated to a shabby office where they handle lower-profile intelligence work.

 

Apple Original Films has secured “One Month Mark”, a new romantic comedy starring and produced by Jennifer Lawrence. The story follows two people with opposite dating habits. A director has not yet been announced. This marks Jennifer’s fourth collaboration with Apple.

 

The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala took place on Thursday at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City, featuring numerous celebrity attendees. Key inductees included Alanis Morissette and Taylor Swift, with both seen on the red carpet alongside other stars like sombr and Jimmy Jam.