While it is technically accurate to say that “The Black Ball (La Bola Negra)” is the first feature film from Spain’s beloved creative duo, Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi (collective moniker Los Jav… [+7640 chars]

Cannes: Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi blend real and imaginary people in this Lorca-inspired ode to love stories buried by Spanish history.

IndieWire

‘The Black Ball’ Review: Los Javis’ Era-Spanning Monument to Gay Storytellers Is a Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius - IndieWire

LISA, Anitta, Rema, 'Goals' (SALXCO UAM &amp; Def Jam Recordings)
LISA, Anitta and "Calm Down" artist Rema were previously announced as performers for the June 12 opening ceremony for the FIFA World… [+1630 chars]

LISA, Anitta and "Calm Down" artist Rema were previously announced as performers for the June 12 opening ceremony for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in LA. Now...

Abcaudio.com

LISA, Rema and Anitta team for FIFA World Cup 2026 song 'Goals' - Yahoo

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Universal Music Group is first to strike a licensing deal for the new add-on service.
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Universal Music Group is first to strike a licensing deal with Spotify for its new AI covers and remixing tool.

The Verge

Spotify is launching AI-generated remixes - theverge.com

Welcome to Listening Habits, a column where I share the music and musical topics Ive been fixated on recently.
Have you heard the bad news? Drake has been forsaken: by his rap peers, by his label bo… [+11241 chars]

Welcome to Listening Habits, a column where I share the music and musical topics I’ve been fixated on recently. Have you heard the bad news? Drake has been forsaken: by his rap peers, by his label bosses, and worst of all by the listening public. He has been …

Defector.com

The Passion Of The Drake: A (Mostly) Objective Review Of His Three New Albums - Defector

Spotify is hoping it can lend a hand in getting concert tickets to an artist’s biggest fans, as the streaming service revealed “Reserved” on Thursday during its investor day, a new feature that as it… [+2169 chars]

The streaming service will use streams and shares to determine an artist's most dedicated fans and set aside pairs of tickets for them to purchase via a partnership with Live Nation.

Hollywood Reporter

Spotify Will Start Reserving Concert Tickets For Fans - The Hollywood Reporter

Emily in Paris‘ upcoming sixth season will be the Netflix comedy series’ last. Star Lily Collins and creator Darren Star commemorated the occasion with behind-the-scenes photos in Greece, where produ… [+3551 chars]

'Emily in Paris' has been canceled. The upcoming sixth season of the comedy starring Lily Collins will be its last. Production started on May 21 in Greece.

Deadline

‘Emily In Paris’ To End With Season 6 On Netflix, Production Starts In Greece - Deadline

The much-anticipated all-star season created buzzy moments in the form of celebrity cameos and novel game mechanics. But those same changes limited the beloved casts chance to shine.
It says a lot a… [+7652 chars]

The much-anticipated all-star season created buzzy moments in the form of celebrity cameos and novel game mechanics. But those same changes limited the beloved cast’s chance to shine.

The Ringer

‘Survivor 50’ Made Twists the Star - The Ringer

Chrishell Stause is shading Katharine McPhee for her love of "problamtic men" ... days after she very publicly endorsed Spencer Pratt for mayor.
The "Selling Sunset" star took the Broadway lead to t… [+1435 chars]

Chrishell Stause is shading Katharine McPhee for her love of "problamtic men" ... days after she very publicly endorsed Spencer Pratt for mayor.

Chrishell Stause Blasts Katharine McPhee For Supporting Spencer Pratt's Mayoral Run - TMZ

Michael Jacksons 2005 child sex abuse trial is the subject of a three-part docuseries coming to Netflix on June 3. New interviews with courtroom eyewitnesses, such as jurors and observers from the me… [+1311 chars]

Michael Jackson: The Verdict features new interviews with jurors and observers of the 2005 case

Pitchfork

Netflix to Revisit Michael Jackson’s Child Sex Abuse Trial in Docuseries - Pitchfork

Britney Spears March DUI arrest is back in the spotlight. Newly released police records provided a detailed account of the traffic stop that led to her detention. The report outlines the observations… [+2458 chars]

Britney Spears’ newly released arrest report reveals details from her March DUI stop, including medication disclosures and her plea deal.

Reality Tea

Britney Spears Police Report Sheds New Light on DUI Arrest - Yahoo

There are two enormous Marvel superhero movies arriving this year, Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Avengers: Doomsday, both likely to gross a billion at the box office or more. But the first DCU film o… [+4100 chars]

Supergirl is the second DCU film to date, and it does not feel like it's shaping up to be a hit at the moment. Here's why.

Forbes

‘Supergirl’ Is Starting To Feel Like It May Be A Big DCU Miss - Forbes

Jimmy Kimmel gave some advice to his viewers on the eve of his friend and late-night rival Stephen Colbert‘s final episode of The Late Show. 
The ABC Jimmy Kimmel Live! host urged his fans Wednesday… [+2510 chars]

The 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' host had some advice for viewers on the eve of 'The Late Show' series finale.

Jimmy Kimmel Urges Viewers to “Never Watch CBS Again” After Colbert Finale - The Hollywood Reporter

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The Boroughs channels classic 80s movies, but with a very different ragtag group at its core.
The Boroughs channels classic 80s movies, but with a very differen… [+5838 chars]

The Boroughs is a new sci-fi series on Netflix that channels classic ’80s films like ET.

Netflix’s next great sci-fi show is set in a retirement community - The Verge

Rami Malek had been itching to work with Ira Sachs for some time — going as far as to ask his representatives to get him a meeting with the filmmaker. But when he got the script for Sachs’ next movie… [+5132 chars]

At Cannes, Oscar winner Rami Malek explained why he hesitated to star in Ira Sachs' gay drama 'The Man I Love' after portraying Freddie Mercury.

Variety

Rami Malek Had 'Fear' of Starring in Gay Drama After Freddie Mercury - Variety

I was originally going to write something here about how after The Boys finale, Gen V should be uncancelled by Amazon, brought back to life for a third season after clear fan interest in the characte… [+2653 chars]

The Boys is over and so is Gen V, but there may be a way for that show to return, in effect, thanks to some new comments from Eric Kripke.

There’s A Way ‘Gen V’ May Now Live On After ‘The Boys’ Finale - Forbes

Survivor 50, the milestone season of CBSs indefatigable reality competition, concluded Wednesday night in fitting fashion: as a subversively entertaining train wreck.
It ultimately was Aubry Bracco … [+351 chars]

An inadvertent spoiler from host Jeff Probst ensured that a season filled with missteps would end with the biggest one of all.

The Washington Post

Column | A live TV gaffe turned the ‘Survivor 50’ finale into a fitting train wreck - The Washington Post

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<ul><li>A UK radio station mistakenly announced that Britain's King Charles III had died this week.</li><li>Radio Caroline blamed a computer error for the incident, which occurred while the … [+2523 chars]

A UK radio station has apologized to Britain’s King Charles III and its listeners after accidentally and incorrectly announcing the death of the monarch.

Radio station apologizes after accidentally announcing death of King Charles - CNN

Kylie Jenner has taken the Internet by storm by calling her boyfriend Timothée Chalamet Daddy in a TikTok video. Fans immediately flooded the comments section reacting to the business moguls flirty m… [+1834 chars]

Kylie Jenner has taken the Internet by storm by calling her boyfriend Timothée Chalamet “Daddy” in a TikTok video. Fans immediately flooded the comments...

Fans React After Kylie Jenner Calls Timothée Chalamet ‘Daddy’ Online - Yahoo

iHeartMedia’s morning radio show with Charlamagne tha God has been a standout success among the streamer’s video podcast efforts

The Wall Street Journal

Exclusive | Netflix Pushes Further Into Live Programming With ‘The Breakfast Club’ - WSJ

Like all successful memes the original concept is easily understandable. Its theme of motherhood is universal, and the composition and colour of Whistler's painting is simple enough for it to be copi… [+746 chars]

At first overlooked, Whistler's 1871 painting of his mother rose to fame over decades to become considered a national masterpiece, a maternal figurehead and a diverse meme.

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