Meta Makes Smart Glasses the Center of Connect 2026
The company is widening its wearable lineup from AI-powered everyday frames to audio-only and hearing-focused designs.
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Audrina Patridge Confirms Michael Ray Breakup After Two Years
The Hills alum is easing back into dating and says she remains open to marriage when values, family life and timing align.
Scarlett Johansson Reunites With ‘Paper Tiger’ Cast at NYFF
James Gray’s 1986-set crime drama brought its lead cast to Lincoln Center ahead of a planned November theatrical rollout.
The Gilded Age Cast Turns Its Broadway Talent Into a Christmas Album
Voices of The Gilded Age pairs holiday standards with two new Desmond Child songs days after the series returns for Season 4.
Sabrina Carpenter and Margaret Qualley Join Tom Holland’s Fred Astaire Biopic
Carpenter will play Ginger Rogers and Qualley will portray Adele Astaire in the long-developing Sony film led by Holland.
Michael B. Jordan Joins CultureCon 2026’s Expanded Brooklyn Lineup
The actor and filmmaker joins a wide-ranging roster of entertainment, sports and business figures at the October gathering for creators of color.
Global Citizen and All Things Go Cancel New York Festivals Over Severe Weather
Organizers called off major outdoor music events in Central Park and Queens, prioritizing safety as a nor’easter moved toward the region.
Universal Becomes 2026’s First Studio to Reach $5 Billion Worldwide
The studio reached the worldwide benchmark for the third time in its history, with domestic and international releases both driving the total.
Brandon Sklenar Leads Paramount’s Kidnapping Thriller ‘The Rescue’
The first trailer pairs the 1923 actor with a loyal dog, a mountain pursuit and a supporting cast led by Hassie Harrison and Josh Lucas.
Microsoft Rebuilds Copilot Around Home, Code and Autopilot
The redesigned workplace AI app combines Office tools with natural-language coding and a cloud-based agent that can run recurring tasks.