NBCU Unscripted Chief Corie Henson Exiting Amid Broader Restructure

Since being announced as the UK's Eurovision act in March, Remember Monday has been on a hectic European tour, meeting fans and performing their song "What The Hell Just Happened." The country-pop trio, consisting of Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull, and Charlotte Steele, formed over a decade ago and navigated various challenges before this opportunity, including balancing jobs and past performances. With their upbeat song and aspirations to improve upon previous UK Eurovision performances, they are...

Taylor Swift's representatives stated to the BBC that she is being drawn into a legal dispute involving Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively for "tabloid clickbait." The singer was summoned to a US court over allegations that she encouraged Baldoni to accept script re-writes by Lively for the film It Ends With Us, which is at the center of a sexual harassment case. Swift's team clarified that she was not involved in any casting or creative...

The BBC drama This City is Ours will return for a second series after attracting over six million viewers. Filmed in Liverpool, the eight-episode thriller follows the Phelan family amidst drug trafficking and has become the broadcaster's most-watched new drama this year. Starring Sean Bean and Julie Graham, the series features local actors James Nelson-Joyce and Jack McMullen, with creator Stephen Butchard expressing gratitude for the audience's positive response and emotional investment. Full Article

This week’s retro trailer features Hammer’s 1974 film The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires, a unique martial-arts action horror hybrid that fuses gothic elements with Hong Kong cinema. The plot follows Professor Van Helsing, portrayed by Peter Cushing, as he journeys to China to confront a vampire cult led by a resurrected Count Dracula and his seven golden vampires. Teaming up with kung fu-fighting siblings and benefactor Vanessa Buren, Van Helsing battles the undead,...

The University of Warwick in the UK will host the first-ever academic conference on the Terrifier franchise in 2025, celebrating its scholarly significance. The event will explore various themes, including gender portrayal, practical gore, and the unsettling character of Art the Clown, attracting scholars from around the globe. In addition to in-person discussions, the conference will feature a seminar on the viral marketing success of Terrifier 3, which grossed $90.3 million worldwide, showcasing the franchise's...

Narcocorridos, or drug ballads, have gained immense popularity in Mexico, particularly among a generation shaped by the ongoing drug war, as these songs narrate the allure and brutal violence associated with organized crime. However, this genre is facing increasing criticism and opposition, reflecting a broader societal concern about its impact and messages. The tension surrounding narcocorridos highlights the complex relationship between music, culture, and the realities of violence in contemporary Mexican society. Full Article