Entertainment News, May 22, 2026

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Fans Spot R. Kelly’s Face Covered on Aaliyah’s Vinyl Reissue Cover Art

Fri May 22, 2026, 4:46 PM GMT

Aaliyah's 1994 album reissue sparks buzz as vinyl covers hide R. Kelly's face with a sticker, igniting online debate.

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Rich Homie Quan’s AI Posthumous Video for Still Dead Sparks Debate

Fri May 22, 2026, 4:18 PM GMT

AI-generated Rich Homie Quan video for posthumous song 'Still Dead' sparks fan debate over tribute vs. insensitivity.

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Lykke Li Reacts to Drake’s New Song Sampling Her Iconic Hit

Fri May 22, 2026, 4:17 PM GMT

Lykke Li's haunting hit "I Follow Rivers" gets a new life on Drake's latest album, blending her ethereal vocals with his raw lyrics.

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Tom Hardy Exits MobLand Season 3 Amid Creative Disputes Behind Scenes

Fri May 22, 2026, 4:16 PM GMT

Tom Hardy exits MobLand ahead of season 3 amid reported conflicts over show’s shifting focus.

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Trump Ally Defends Nicki Minaj Against Transactional Support Claims

Fri May 22, 2026, 3:46 PM GMT

Trump adviser denies Nicki Minaj sought favors for endorsing him, calling claims a smear.

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American Horror Story Season 13 Brings Back Twisty the Clown and More

Fri May 22, 2026, 2:46 PM GMT

American Horror Story Season 13 brings back Jessica Lange, Twisty the Clown, and iconic stars for a thrilling new chapter.

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Stephen Colbert’s Next Move After The Late Show Cancellation in 2025

Fri May 22, 2026, 11:17 AM GMT

Stephen Colbert’s The Late Show canceled in July 2025. Inside the shock, the CBS decision, and what’s next for the iconic host.

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Kanye West Banned From UK, Leading to Wireless Festival Cancellation

Fri May 22, 2026, 10:18 AM GMT

Wireless Festival canceled after Kanye West banned from UK; full refunds issued following sponsor backlash over antisemitic remarks.

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Avengers Doomsday Directors Promise Fresh Take and Stark-Rogers Story Growth

Fri May 22, 2026, 8:46 AM GMT

Avengers: Doomsday directors reveal a complete franchise reinvention, reshaping the saga with a deeper Tony Stark & Steve Rogers dynamic.

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The Pitt Star Noah Wyle Fights For Healthcare Workers At Capitol Rally

Fri May 22, 2026, 7:17 AM GMT

Noah Wyle joins his mother at a bipartisan Capitol rally, demanding urgent support for healthcare workers.

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BBC Developing New Hercule Poirot Series for 2027 Release

Fri May 22, 2026, 6:47 AM GMT

BBC wins bidding war for new Hercule Poirot series, with Benji Walters writing a three-season adaptation premiering in late 2027.

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Avatar Live-Action Season 2 Trailer Reveals Fire Nation Siege

Fri May 22, 2026, 6:19 AM GMT

Get the latest on Avatar: The Last Airbender’s rocky year, from the leaked animated film to Netflix’s Season 2 release date.

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Lupita Nyong'o Refuses to Engage With Racist 'Odyssey' Backlash

Fri May 22, 2026, 5:48 AM GMT

Lupita Nyong'o responds to racist criticism of her casting in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, refusing to engage with online trolls.

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Super Mario Movie 3 Release Window Confirmed for 2029 by Star

Fri May 22, 2026, 5:47 AM GMT

The Super Mario Bros. Movie 3 gets a 2029 release window from Toad voice actor Keegan-Michael Key. Find out when the next Nintendo sequel hits theaters.

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The Drama Earns Certified Fresh Status on Rotten Tomatoes

Fri May 22, 2026, 4:26 AM GMT

The Drama is now Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with 77% critic and 78% audience scores. Robert Pattinson and Zendaya shine in this ambitious, emotionall...

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French Montana and Max B Drop Wave Gods 2 After Prison Release

Fri May 22, 2026, 4:17 AM GMT

French Montana & Max B reunite for Wave Gods 2: Cosmos Brothers, dropping May 22. A prison miracle turned album, defying impossible odds.

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Ricky Martin Safe After Tear Gas Incident Halts Montenegro Concert

Fri May 22, 2026, 4:16 AM GMT

Ricky Martin safe after tear gas attack halts Montenegro concert; star and team evacuated as authorities investigate.

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Philly Stars Mark America’s 250th with July 4 Unity Concert

Fri May 22, 2026, 3:49 AM GMT

One Philly concert brings Christina Aguilera, Will Smith, Questlove & more to Philadelphia on July 4 for a free 250th birthday celebration of unity.

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Sia Prize Returns in Survivor 50 Finale, Fan Vote Winner Gets $100K

Fri May 22, 2026, 3:48 AM GMT

Cirie Fields wins $100K Sia Prize in Survivor 50 finale after fan vote; Sia has now awarded over $1M to 19 castaways across 14 seasons.

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Netflix Survival Thriller Apex Reaches 100 Million Views in Under a Month

Fri May 22, 2026, 3:46 AM GMT

Netflix’s budget-friendly strategy is paying off. Charlize Theron’s thriller Apex is now on the verge of entering an elite all-time viewership list.

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BTS, Madonna, and Shakira Headline First World Cup Halftime Show

Fri May 22, 2026, 3:19 AM GMT

World Cup final makes history with its first-ever halftime show, featuring Madonna, Shakira, and BTS at MetLife Stadium.

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Questlove’s Earth, Wind & Fire Doc Trailer Features Obamas

Fri May 22, 2026, 2:16 AM GMT

Questlove directs a new HBO doc on Earth, Wind & Fire, featuring Obama, Wonder, and rare band interviews. Watch the first trailer.

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Lil Poppa's Mom Reveals Meth Found in Autopsy Report

Fri May 22, 2026, 1:18 AM GMT

Lil Poppa’s mother reveals toxicology results found methamphetamine in his system at his suicide, blaming drugs and mental health struggles for the tragedy.

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Netflix Scripted Originals Rebound with Running Point and Beef

Fri May 22, 2026, 1:17 AM GMT

Netflix rebounds as Running Point and Beef dominate streaming charts, ending a two-week drought of scripted originals.

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The Black Ball Review: A Sweeping Gay Epic Shines at Cannes

Fri May 22, 2026, 1:16 AM GMT

Los Javis deliver a dazzling gay epic at Cannes: The Black Ball blends pop sensibility with classical filmmaking in a sweeping Spanish war drama.

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Survivor 50 Finale Draws Biggest Audience in Six Years

Fri May 22, 2026, 12:47 AM GMT

Survivor 50 finale delivers franchise’s best ratings in six years, drawing 5.78M viewers and a 20% week-over-week increase.

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Sam Levinson Warns Euphoria Fans: Watch Final Episodes Immediately

Fri May 22, 2026, 12:17 AM GMT

Sam Levinson warns Euphoria fans not to delay watching season 3’s final two episodes to avoid spoilers.

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Emily in Paris Ending After Season 6 on Netflix

Thu May 21, 2026, 11:47 PM GMT

Emily in Paris ending with season 6. Lily Collins confirms the final season is filming in Greece, Monaco & Paris. A heartfelt farewell awaits.

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BTS Returns to Award Shows After Three Years at 2026 AMAs

Thu May 21, 2026, 11:46 PM GMT

BTS returns to award shows after 3 years, performing at the AMAs on May 25 in Las Vegas. The K-pop icons are nominated for three awards.

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Kylie Jenner Calls Timothée Chalamet "Daddy" After His New Look

Thu May 21, 2026, 11:17 PM GMT

Kylie Jenner calls Timothée Chalamet "Daddy" after his fresh new look at the Knicks game. See her flirty reaction.

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Jack Avery’s Ex Arrested in Alleged Murder-for-Hire Plot

Thu May 21, 2026, 11:16 PM GMT

Jack Avery, ex-Why Don't We singer, reveals his ex-girlfriend was arrested for allegedly plotting to kill him in a shocking murder-for-hire case.

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Drake's "1 AM In Albany" Disses Kendrick, Future, LeBron & More

Thu May 21, 2026, 10:47 PM GMT

Drake's new track "1 AM In Albany" is packed with subliminal shots at Kendrick Lamar, LeBron James, and more—proving old beefs are far from buried.

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Lupita Nyong'o Responds to Backlash Over Her Odyssey Casting

Thu May 21, 2026, 10:46 PM GMT

Lupita Nyong'o responds to racist backlash over her casting as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, calling the epic a mythological story with a...

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Netflix Adds Malayalam Thriller "21st May: Bharathanatyam" to US Library

Thu May 21, 2026, 10:17 PM GMT

Bharathanatyam arrives on Netflix USA May 21! A Malayalam family drama where a patriarch's secret sparks a chaotic cover-up. Watch in Malayalam with subtitles.

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Tiffany Haddish Wins Key Ruling in Georgia DUI Evidence Battle

Thu May 21, 2026, 10:16 PM GMT

Tiffany Haddish wins key ruling in DUI case; judge tosses field sobriety test and statements over officer error.

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Ecca Vandal Makes US TV Debut with Explosive 'Kimmel' Performance

Thu May 21, 2026, 9:48 PM GMT

Ecca Vandal wows on Jimmy Kimmel Live with her genre-bending fusion of rock, hip-hop, punk, and jazz. See the debut performance from her new album.

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Tilda Swinton Warns Cinema Must Avoid Formulaic AI Traps

Thu May 21, 2026, 9:47 PM GMT

Tilda Swinton warns cinema must embrace messy, adventurous storytelling to survive AI, urging filmmakers to prioritize unpredictable human experiences over f...

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The Boys Showrunner Reveals Why Soldier Boy Missed Finale and Vought Rising Details

Thu May 21, 2026, 9:46 PM GMT

The Boys showrunner explains Soldier Boy's absence in the Season 4 finale and reveals new details about the dual timelines in the Vought Rising spin-off.

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NSAI Awards to Honor Vince Gill and Paul Williams in Nashville

Thu May 21, 2026, 9:17 PM GMT

Vince Gill and Paul Williams to be honored at Nashville Songwriter Awards with lifetime achievement and keystone awards.

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Queen Maeve's Finale Absence Explained by The Boys Creator

Thu May 21, 2026, 9:16 PM GMT

The Boys series finale delivers shocking deaths, surprise returns, and one major absence. Read the full breakdown of the epic ending.

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BTS Live Cinema Event in Busan Marks Their Triumphant World Tour Return

Thu May 21, 2026, 8:46 PM GMT

Experience BTS’s historic Busan comeback concert live in cinemas worldwide on June 13. Get tickets starting May 28 for this exclusive cinema event.

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Teyana Taylor Champions Women Filmmakers at Tribeca Festival Event

Thu May 21, 2026, 8:17 PM GMT

Teyana Taylor joins Tribeca's Through Her Lens program for a special event celebrating female filmmakers, sharing insights on empowering women to tell bold, ...

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Netflix’s Avatar Season 2 Trailer Reveals Intense Fire Nation War Battles

Thu May 21, 2026, 8:16 PM GMT

Aang's journey intensifies! Netflix's Avatar season 2 trailer reveals new battles, bending, and the race to Ba Sing Se against the Fire Nation.

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Lainey Wilson’s Engagement Ring Defies Traditional Bridal Jewelry Norms

Thu May 21, 2026, 7:49 PM GMT

Lainey Wilson’s engagement ring breaks traditional bridal jewelry rules. A jewelry expert reveals how her bold, unconventional choice defies norms and spar...