Peter Cullen, the Canadian voice actor who starred as ‘Optimus Prime’ in a convoy of “Transformers” films, TV shows, and video games and as the gloomy Eeyore in dozens of “Winnie the Pooh” projects, has died. He also came up with the scary clicking sounds that emerged from the mouth of the monster in the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger film “Predator”. He was 85. Peter died at his home in Los Angeles.

 

Adidas and Pharrell Williams are launching the adidas VIRGINIA Watermoc. The footwear is designed for water activity. The Watermoc features a slip-on function designed for easy transitions between trail environments and beach activities. The shoe is set to release in September for $220.

 

Madame Tussauds in Blackpool, England, has introduced a wax figure of Drake. The waxwork features Drake in one of his signature fashion-forward outfits and has been crafted and maintained by the studio artists at Madame Tussauds. Drake’s figure will be displayed in the Festival Fields section, alongside other renowned figures such as Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande.

 

Ozzy Osbourne’s family is working to preserve his legacy through a biopic. The film’s script has been finalized. Jack Osbourne revealed that they are currently seeking directors for the project and have an actor in mind to portray Ozzy, though he could not disclose the name at this time. The biopic’s development dates back to 2021.

 

Barry Manilow has announced a break from his Las Vegas residency after recently canceling performances due to vocal and technical issues. He said he needs to rest after a busy summer tour of 29 shows in 68 days. This break follows a difficult year for the 83-year-old singer, who had surgery for stage 1 lung cancer in December and postponed several concert dates as a result.

 

James Gunn has announced the completion of principal photography for the Superman sequel, “Man of Tomorrow”. David Corenswet will reprise his role as Clark Kent, following the events of this summer’s “Supergirl”. The film’s cast includes prominent actors such as Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and additional characters like Brainiac and Hawkgirl. The movie is scheduled for release on July 9, 2027.

 

Rupert Grint is officially returning to the wizarding world. He will play Ron Weasley in the Broadway production of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” from February 2 to May 30. This marks his first time playing the famous character since 2011. He said the experience is a “full-circle” moment. He also said he is excited to play an older version of Ron. The character is now a father, which perfectly parallels his own current life stage.

 

Posty won’t be delivering for fans in Asia, Australia, and New Zealand later this year, as planned. Post Malone’s “Big Ass World Tour” was scheduled for its swing through Asia and down under later this year, a run that included shows in Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, and Auckland. Those shows are now shelved, and a reason has not been given.

 

Ravyn Lenae was supposed to go on tour next month in support of her latest album “Blue Island”, but now she’s announced that she has had to postpone the upcoming trek due to unspecified reasons. In addition to several US dates, she was originally supposed to play a lone Canadian date at Toronto’s History on October 5.

 

Netflix has unveiled the official trailer of a bizarre reality competition show based on “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory”. It shows contestants happily enduring all sorts of mayhem, while being guided by the voice of the late Gene Wilder, who famously played Willy Wonka in the 1971 movie. Netflix got permission from Gene’s estate and worked with AI company ElevenLabs to re-create the late actor’s voice. “The Golden Ticket” series premieres September 23.

 

Leah Remini is going from “King of Queens” wife to Beverly Hills housewife. She confirmed reports that she’s joining the upcoming 16th season of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills”, captioning an Instagram photo from an earlier appearance on “Watch What Happens Live” with the words: “It’s True”.

 

Stevie Nicks not only sang her 1983 hit ‘Stand Back’ on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Tuesday, but she’s expected to make a special guest appearance at Olivia Rodrigo’s “Daisy Chain Fields festival”, set for tomorrow in Irvine, California.

 

Kane Brown has recorded a cover of Shania Twain’s 1995 hit ‘Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under’, and Shania makes a guest appearance on it. Kane calls his take on the tune “The guy’s version”, and it has the slightly adjusted title ‘Whose Bed Have MY Boots Been Under’. Kane says, “It’s some of her same melodies but then a whole different thing…you’re getting a completely different new song.”

 

CBS will broadcast “America’s Tailgate” celebrating the start of the football season, on Labor Day. The event, taking place in Nashville, will feature performances by Sheryl Crow, John Legend, and Gabby Barrett. The program will include cooking segments hosted by chef Keith Corbin and feature Canadian flag football gold medalists Sara Parker and Caroline Moquin-Joubert.

 

Luminate’s mid-year report indicates a significant resurgence in CD sales in 2026. There has been a 16% increase in the U.S. On the other hand, vinyl grew by only 2.4% during the same period. The rise in CD sales is partly attributed to K-pop releases, which accounted for nearly 10% of the increase; even without K-pop, CDs still grew by 6.7%.

 

Prime Video has greenlit a six-part limited series adaptation of Stephen King’s short horror story “Crouch End”, set in North London. The show will be the first King adaptation produced in the U.K. The story follows a movie star who claims strange phenomena caused her husband’s disappearance, forcing a police inspector to uncover the truth.

 

“Good Morning America” anchor Michael Strahan has quietly welcomed a new baby daughter with longtime girlfriend Kayla Quick. The couple, who have dated since 2015, became parents together in 2026. The newborn is his fifth child. He is already father to daughter Tanita, son Michael Jr., and twin daughters Sophia and Isabella.