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The 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards The 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards will be held on Thursday at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, marking the 60th annual ceremony. Reba McEntire will return as the host for this prestigious event, celebrating achievements in country music. For additional coverage, visit the AP News hub for the Academy of Country Music Awards. Full Article

The final season of The Boys is set to feature a reunion of the Supernatural trio—Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki, and Misha Collins—with creator Eric Kripke confirming their shared storyline and interactions. The season promises high stakes, including "lots of death" and apocalyptic themes, while the scripts are being updated to reflect real-world events. Although The Boys concludes, the universe will expand with Gen V Season 2 and other spinoffs, with no official release date for...

The ongoing debate between theatrical releases and streaming exclusives has intensified with comments from Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, who described traditional movie theaters as "outdated." Filmmaker Rian Johnson, known for *Knives Out*, countered Sarandos' perspective by expressing his love for the theatrical experience and emphasizing that audiences will show up for films they want to see. As Johnson prepares for *Knives Out 3*, he aims for a longer theatrical run, reflecting a broader discussion about...

SummaryThe former drummer of The Vapors, Howard Smith, has been elected as the mayor of Guildford and expressed that it is "brilliant" to hold this position. Having grown up in the Surrey town, Smith will serve until May 2026, succeeding Sallie Barker. His initial duties included attending VE Day events in the town, where he remarked, "It's a real thrill to be mayor of your home town." Full Article

The Toxic Avenger is set for an Unrated release, showcasing director Macon Blair's wild take on the Troma classic, complete with “ultra violence, toxic content, mutant nudity, splatter, and even 'p*ss play'.” The film follows Winston Gooze, a janitor transformed by toxic waste, addressing themes like corporate greed and redemption while maintaining the original's chaotic spirit. With a star-studded cast including Peter Dinklage and Elijah Wood, this bold film aims to resonate with both Troma...

SummaryIrish national broadcaster RTÉ has requested a discussion with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) regarding Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. RTÉ's director general, Kevin Bakhurst, expressed his distress over the humanitarian impact of ongoing events in the Middle East, particularly concerning civilians in Gaza and Israeli hostages. Despite this, the Eurovision director noted that no EBU member has publicly opposed the inclusion of Israeli broadcaster Kan, with the contest scheduled to take place...