Tom Cruise looks a little different in his latest role. In a new look at Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s upcoming comedy “Digger”, unveiled at CinemaCon 2026, attendees got the first real glimpse at his character Digger Rockwell, and the shocking transformation Tom underwent to play him. He was there for the debut of the teaser, which showed him with white, thinning hair, wrinkles, and a beer gut, thanks to prosthetics, makeup, and a hairpiece.

 

Noah Kahan made the TIME100 list of the world’s most influential people of 2026, alongside artists such as JENNIE, Hilary Duff, and Anderson .Paak. Mumford & Sons’ Marcus Mumford penned Noah’s tribute essay, writing, “He’s generous, he’s respectful without sycophancy, and he’s f____ funny.”

 

The BLACKPINK and Selena Gomez video for their 2020 single ‘Ice Cream’ has reached one billion views on YouTube. It’s the K-pop group’s 8th clip achieve this feat and Selena’s 4th. The song spent 8 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, where it peaked at #13.

 

INXS will receive the Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music at the 2026 APRA Music Awards. The organization wrote, “INXS are not just part of Australia’s musical history — they helped write the global playbook.” The 2026 APRA Music Awards will be held April 29 in Sydney.

 

Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi are among the artists who will perform at the 2-night concert “Music America: The Songs that Shaped Us”, put on by the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music at Monmouth University in New Jersey. The show, celebrating USA’s 250th anniversary, is set for June 4-5, and will have the artists performing “landmark songs” from American music history.

 

Kevin Bacon is officially an “Ella fella.” The “Footloose” actor recently showed some love for Ella Langley by posting his own version of her song ‘Be Her’. Kevin’s video shows himself strumming a guitar while his wife, Kyra Sedgwick, dances and sings along.

 

Charli XCX is shifting her musical direction from the dance sounds of her successful album “Brat” to a rock-oriented style for her upcoming eighth album. She announced, “The dance floor is dead, so now we’re making rock music.” The new album, which is still untitled and lacks a release date, was partially recorded in Paris during Fashion Week.

 

Avril Lavigne has released a cover of Alanis Morissette’s 1996 hit “Ironic” for the soundtrack of the Canadian romantic comedy “Mile End Kicks”, which premieres in theaters this weekend. The cover stays true to the Alanis original, featuring a soft acoustic guitar introduction that transitions into an electric band sound during the chorus.

 

“The Price Is Right” will air its first-ever live episode, titled “The Price Is Right Live” during the holiday season, marking a historic moment in the show’s 54-year history on CBS. The live special aims to provide viewers with behind-the-scenes access, showcasing the challenges of resetting games and transforming the stage in real time.

 

“Spaceballs: The New One” is set for release on April 23, 2027. The sequel to the original 1987 film was officially announced at CinemaCon through a pre-taped video from Mel Brooks. Original cast members Rick Moranis, George Wyner, Daphne Zuniga, Bill Pullman, and Mel Brooks will return, alongside new additions including Josh Gad, Keke Palmer, Lewis Pullman, and Anthony Carrigan.

 

Amazon MGM Studios is in the process of casting the next James Bond. Head of film Courtenay Valenti assured fans at CinemaCon that the casting will be done with “care and deep respect.” She emphasized the responsibility and dream of bringing the next chapter of the Bond franchise to audiences, following Daniel Craig’s departure after “No Time to Die”.

 

Michael B. Jordan is both directing and starring in a reimagined version of “The Thomas Crown Affair” set for release on March 5, 2027. The announcement was made at this week’s CinemaCon. Michael aims to move away from the trope of “rich white guys stealing for fun.” He said that the new version will feature higher stakes and deeper motivations for the villain.

 

Paramount officially announced, “Top Gun 3”, with Tom Cruise returning as Maverick, during its CinemaCon presentation yesterday in Las Vegas. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer will also return for the sequel to Joseph Kosinski’s 2022 blockbuster “Top Gun: Maverick”.

 

Paramount Pictures has scheduled its “Call Of Duty” film adaptation for June 30, 2028. The studio announced the release date during its CinemaCon presentation Thursday. Taylor Sheridan will write the screenplay alongside Pete Berg, who will also direct the project based on the popular first-person shooter video game.

 

Reese Witherspoon is renewing her controversial call for women to learn about AI. In an Instagram post, she wrote, “The AI revolution has begun, and I need to learn as much as I possibly can about AI and share it with all of you.” She added that women’s jobs are “3x more likely to be automated by AI,” while women use AI “25% less than men.”

 

HBO’s “Euphoria” returned Sunday with its Season 3 premiere, attracting 8.5 million U.S. viewers across linear and streaming platforms within three days. The episode outperformed the Season 2 premiere by 44%. Interest was fueled by two viral trailers before the debut. The series, created by Sam Levinson, follows its characters several years after high school.