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‘The Big Bang Theory’ franchise expands in “Stuart Fails To Save The Universe” trailer
Warner Bros. Television and HBO Max have unveiled the first official trailer and promotional artwork for “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe,” a new 10-episode comedy series scheduled to debut on July 23. Moving away from the traditional multi-camera sitcom format of its predecessor, this sequel marks the fourth installment in ‘The Big Bang Theory’ franchise. New installments of the Warner Bros. Television production will stream on a weekly basis following the initial premiere, concluding the first season on September 24.
The series focuses on Kevin Sussman as the unlucky comic book merchant Stuart Bloom. The narrative begins when Bloom accidentally breaks an intricate mechanism engineered by the original show’s primary characters, Sheldon Cooper and Leonard Hofstadter. The structural damage initiates an existential emergency, causing reality to fracture into multiple dimensions and prompting a “multiverse Armageddon.”
To remedy the reality-bending catastrophe, Bloom is joined by three returning franchise veterans who find themselves pulled into the interdimensional fallout. The rescue operation features Lauren Lapkus as Denise, Bloom’s romantic partner, Brian Posehn as the geologist Bert Kibbler, and John Ross Bowie as the quantum physicist Barry Kripke. According to promotional materials, the group must journey across parallel dimensions where they encounter alternate versions of recognizable franchise personalities.
The upcoming project shifts the grounded comedic style established by The Big Bang Theory into a heavily visual-effects-driven science fiction framework. The promotional video highlights a narrative heavy on special effects, one-liners, and stylized violence that distinguishes it from previous spinoffs like Young Sheldon and Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage.
The 10-episode comedy series is scheduled to debut on July 23; see the trailer: HERE.
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Glen Powell to star in new comedy from Judd Apatow “The Comeback King”
A new comedy from Glen Powell and Judd Apatow officially has a name—and cameras are already rolling. The Universal Pictures project, now titled The Comeback King, centers on a once-successful country music star whose career has taken a sharp downturn.
Powell announced the title on social media, writing, “THE COMEBACK KING,” alongside the caption, “Turn it up. Feb 2027.”
Set for a theatrical release on February 5, 2027, the story follows Powell’s character as he confronts the fallout of his own choices and attempts to rebuild both his reputation and personal life amid the pressures of fame. Production is currently underway in Georgia and is expected to continue through June. The supporting cast of The Comeback King includes Cristin Milioti, Madelyn Cline, Stavros Halkias, and Li Jin Hao.
Apatow directs and produces the film, while Powell both stars and co-produces, with the two also co-writing the screenplay. The film marks another collaboration between Apatow and Universal Pictures, a partnership that dates back to The 40-Year-Old Virgin and includes hits like Knocked Up, Trainwreck, and The King of Staten Island.
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Tyla drops the video for ‘Is It Love’ ahead of sophomore album release
Tyla has released her new single, “Is It Love,” a preview of her forthcoming second studio album, APOP*, scheduled for release on July 24. The track arrives alongside the official music video, directed by Aerin Moreno, in which Tyla dances in a dissolving apartment, and is watched from the window by a love interest.
“Is It Love” serves as the opening track from APOP*, an album Tyla, 24, has described as a fresh creative chapter. Speaking previously about the project, Tyla said, “I feel like I just did something really fresh,” while emphasizing that the album represents her current artistic identity and growth.
The Grammy-winning artist revealed earlier this year that the project reflects a more confident and mature perspective, developed after the whirlwind success of her self-titled 2024 debut. “Is It Love” also follows a string of releases that have sustained momentum ahead of the album, including “Chanel” and “She Did It Again,” a collaboration with Zara Larsson.
With “Is It Love” now available, attention turns to the full release of APOP*, which is expected to showcase the next phase of Tyla’s evolving sound and further establish her presence on the global pop stage.
Presave APOP* – HERE.
See the video for ‘Is It Love’ – HERE.
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Backstreet Boys share “Bottle Up” from new ‘Paw Patrol’ movie
The Backstreet Boys have returned with new music, releasing “Bottle Up,” an original song tied to PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie ahead of the animated film’s theatrical debut on August 14th.
“Bottle Up” was co-written by Ed Sheeran and longtime collaborator Savan Kotecha. The song accompanies the third theatrical installment in the PAW Patrol franchise, produced by Paramount Animation and Spin Master Entertainment.
The quintet announced the song through social media and unveiled the video during an appearance on “CBS Mornings,” adding another project to a busy year that also includes their “Into the Millennium” residency at Sphere in Las Vegas. The track, which was previewed in the movie’s trailer, received its full release alongside a music video that combines footage from the film with appearances by the veteran pop group. Check out the video for ‘Bottle Up’ – HERE.
Directed by Cal Brunker, the film follows the rescue pups after they are stranded on a dinosaur-filled island and must stop Mayor Humdinger from triggering a catastrophe caused by reckless mining. The movie features a voice cast that includes Jennifer Hudson, Terry Crews, Snoop Dogg, Jameela Jamil, Fortune Feimster, Paris Hilton and Bill Nye. A key new character, Rex, helps guide the pups through their prehistoric adventure as they face what the filmmakers describe as their biggest mission yet.
PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie is scheduled to debut in theaters nationwide on August 14, 2026; stream ‘Bottle Up’ – HERE.
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See John Travolta and Lukas Haas in the trailer for “The Gentleman Thief”
A newly released trailer offers the first look at “The Gentleman Thief,” an action-heist thriller starring John Travolta and Lukas Haas. Directed by Randall Emmett, the film centers on Mason, a legendary thief who is persuaded by his younger brother Shawn to leave retirement for one final score: stealing a $100 million painting from a luxury yacht.
According to the film’s official synopsis, the heist ends in disaster when the yacht catches fire, leaving Mason and his crew presumed dead. Surviving the ordeal, Mason joins forces with his mysterious former lover, Odessa, to infiltrate the criminal organization led by his longtime adversary, Salzar. As he works to outmaneuver both federal authorities and his enemies, Mason prepares what is billed as his boldest and most dangerous con yet.
Alongside Travolta and Haas, the cast includes Quavo, Rebecca De Mornay, Sam Asghari and DJ Khaled. The project continues Travolta’s run of crime thrillers, once again placing him in the role of a seasoned master thief navigating increasingly dangerous criminal schemes.
“The Gentleman Thief” is scheduled to debut on digital platforms and video-on-demand on July 28 before expanding to select theaters on July 31; see the trailer: HERE.
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Bonnie Tyler, voice behind ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,’ dies at 75
Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, whose unmistakable raspy vocals helped define some of the biggest pop-rock anthems of the 1970s and 1980s, has died at the age of 75. Her family announced that Tyler died unexpectedly at a hospital in Faro, Portugal, where she had been receiving treatment for complications from a serious illness. The singer had undergone emergency intestinal surgery earlier this year and, after spending time in a medically induced coma, remained in intensive care before her condition unexpectedly worsened.
Born Gaynor Hopkins in Wales, Tyler first found international success with “It’s a Heartache” before reaching global superstardom in 1983 with Jim Steinman’s epic power ballad “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” which topped charts in both the United States and the United Kingdom. She later scored another signature hit with “Holding Out for a Hero,” while her distinctive voice—developed after vocal cord surgery early in her career—became one of the most recognizable sounds in popular music. Over a career spanning five decades, she released 18 studio albums, earned multiple Grammy nominations, represented the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2013 and was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire in 2022.
Tyler remained an active recording and touring artist long after her commercial peak, maintaining a devoted international following, particularly across Europe. Her family had issued several health updates in recent months expressing hope for her recovery following surgery, but confirmed Thursday that she had died from complications related to the illness for which she was being treated.
Tyler is survived by her husband, Robert Sullivan, whom she married in 1973.
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Bonnie Tyler, voice behind ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,’ dies at 75
Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, whose unmistakable raspy vocals helped define some of the biggest pop-rock anthems of the 1970s and 1980s, has died at the age of 75. Her family announced that Tyler died unexpectedly at a hospital in Faro, Portugal, where she had been receiving treatment for complications from a serious illness. The singer had undergone emergency intestinal surgery earlier this year and, after spending time in a medically induced coma, remained in intensive care before her condition unexpectedly worsened.
Born Gaynor Hopkins in Wales, Tyler first found international success with “It’s a Heartache” before reaching global superstardom in 1983 with Jim Steinman’s epic power ballad “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” which topped charts in both the United States and the United Kingdom. She later scored another signature hit with “Holding Out for a Hero,” while her distinctive voice—developed after vocal cord surgery early in her career—became one of the most recognizable sounds in popular music. Over a career spanning five decades, she released 18 studio albums, earned multiple Grammy nominations, represented the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2013 and was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire in 2022.
Tyler remained an active recording and touring artist long after her commercial peak, maintaining a devoted international following, particularly across Europe. Her family had issued several health updates in recent months expressing hope for her recovery following surgery, but confirmed Thursday that she had died from complications related to the illness for which she was being treated.
Tyler is survived by her husband, Robert Sullivan, whom she married in 1973.
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Shinedown share video for the track ‘Young Again’
Shinedown launched the official music video for its latest track “Young Again,” coinciding with the widespread commercial rollout of the multi-platinum rock band’s eighth studio album, EI8HT.
The band celebrated the dual release by hosting a globally broadcast interactive Q&A session with fans at the Hard Rock Cafe in Tampa, Florida, which immediately preceded the online unveiling of the video clip. Directed by filmmaker Andrew Donoho, the video serves as a visual companion to a track that explores the passage of time and personal reflection. Bassist Eric Bass handled production duties for the song, which was tracked at his Big Animal Studio facility in Charleston, South Carolina.
The new video arrives as the rock outfit completes the final leg of its spring headlining tour across the United States alongside supporting acts Coheed and Cambria, Black Stone Cherry, and DJ Rock Feed. Shinedown is scheduled to continue its extensive live touring cycle throughout the summer, kicking off a secondary leg of North American concert dates in July with From Ashes to New joining the touring package. The band has also confirmed an autumn concert series across the United Kingdom and Ireland booked for November.
See the video for ‘Young Again’ – HERE.
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‘The Pitt,’ ‘Hacks’ lead 2026 Primetime Emmy nominations: see the full list of nominees
The Television Academy on Wednesday announced the nominations for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards during a morning livestream from the Wolf Theatre hosted by past winners Liza Colón-Zayas and Jeff Hiller.
HBO Max’s The Pitt emerged as the year’s most-nominated program with 25 nominations, including a nod for Outstanding Drama Series and an Outstanding Lead Actor for Noah Wyle. Trailing closely in the drama field is Apple TV+’s freshman science-fiction series “Pluribus” with 18 nominations. Other major competitors vying for the top drama trophy include “The Diplomat,” “The Gilded Age,” “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,” “Paradise,” “Slow Horses,” and “Your Friends & Neighbors.”
In the comedy categories, the final season of HBO Max’s “Hacks” generated 24 nominations, setting a record for the most nominations ever earned by a comedy series in a single year. The show earned a nod for Outstanding Comedy Series alongside a lead actress nomination for Jean Smart. “Hacks” faces heavy competition from FX’s “The Bear,” as well as other nominated comedies such as “Abbott Elementary,” “Margo’s Got Money Troubles,” “Nobody Wants This,” “Only Murders in the Building,” “Shrinking,” and “Widow’s Bay.”
The limited series race is led by the sophomore season of Netflix’s anthology “Beef” with 16 nominations, followed by the dark comedy “DTF St. Louis” with 13 nominations. Other nominees in this category include “The Beast in Me,” “All Her Fault,” and “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette.”
This year’s eligibility window notable left out the breakout hit “Heated Rivalry” due to foreign financing regulations, though guest star Connor Storrie managed a comedy nomination for his hosting appearance on “Saturday Night Live.” Additionally, actor Jason Bateman picked up four nominations across multiple separate productions, while late filmmaker Rob Reiner earned a posthumous nomination for his guest appearance on “The Bear.”
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards will be broadcast live on NBC and streamed on Peacock on Monday, September 14, originating from the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. Veteran “Law & Order: SVU” actress Mariska Hargitay will host the gala, breaking a 15-year streak without a sole female host.
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