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Characters from 'Beyond the Gates' and 'The Young and the Restless' converge in a dramatic scene, symbolizing the successful crossover event that boosted viewership.

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Beyond the Gates hits 1.8M viewers during crossover week

During the week of June 8, "Beyond the Gates" saw its viewership jump 11% to 1.

Elena Petrova·June 20, 2026

Filmmaker Kane Parsons expresses concern over generative AI's impact, questioning the future artistic purpose of filmmaking in a technologically advanced world.

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AI's advance risks making filmmaking pointless, says Parsons

Director Kane Parsons views generative AI as a symptom of cultural and economic rot, rather than innovation, directly challenging the industry's growing embrace of the technology.

Elena Petrova·June 4, 2026

A dejected performer stands on a nearly empty stage at the failed Freedom 250 concert, symbolizing the event's struggles to attract talent.

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Bill Maher mocks Trump's Freedom 250 concert, jokes about unemployed

On his 'Real Time' monologue, Bill Maher quipped that the Freedom 250 concert lineup, which notably failed to secure even Milli Vanilli, demonstrated President Trump's concern for the unemployed.

Elena Petrova·May 30, 2026

Excited moviegoers celebrating the massive box office opening of The Devil Wears Prada 2 in a vibrant theater lobby.

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The Devil Wears Prada 2 Box Office Success

The Devil Wears Prada 2 debuted with $77 million domestically and $233.

Naomi Feldman·May 24, 2026