# karen bass (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover karen bass. Page: Feed: --- ## [‘GTA 6’ Drops 27 Minutes of New In-Game Footage on Netflix Amid Ongoing Rockstar Games Leaks](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/gta-6-netflix-trailer-extended-look-release-1236845475/) _2026-08-27 · Jennifer Maas · Variety_ Netflix dropped 27 minutes of new “Grand Theft Auto 6” content Thursday at 3 p.m. ET in a collaboration with Rockstar Games ahead of the highly anticipated title’s November release. The event, which was first announced earlier this month, comes as Rockstar continues to suffer ongoing “GTA 6” gameplay leaks. The “Grand Theft Auto VI: \[…\] ## [‘Furious’ Renewed for Season 2 at Hulu](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/furious-season-2-hulu-1236845363/) _2026-08-27 · Ethan Shanfeld · Variety_ “Furious” has been renewed for Season 2 at Hulu. The thriller series starring Emmy Rossum has become a breakout hit for the streamer, with viewership growing week over week since its July 27 premiere date. The finale of the eight-episode Season 1 of “Furious” airs on Monday, Aug. 31. From Elizabeth Meriwether — the mind \[…\] ## [Dolly Parton Was Willing to Take Experimental Cancer Drugs In Order to Help Others in the Future, Her Sister Says in Online Tribute](https://variety.com/2026/music/news/dolly-parton-experimental-cancer-drugs-no-hope-1236845432/) _2026-08-27 · Ethan Shanfeld · Variety_ In addition to her tremendous country music career, Dolly Parton was known for her big heart. According to her sister, Stella Parton, Dolly’s desire to help others extended into her final days battling cancer. In a message posted to social media, Stella Parton wrote of Dolly, “My sister was one of the most generous, thoughtful \[…\] ## [‘Final Fantasy VII Revelation’ Gameplay Trailer Shows Weapons Destroying Planet in the Series’ Finale (Gaming News Roundup)](https://variety.com/2026/gaming/news/final-fantasy-vii-gaming-news-roundup-week-august-25-1236843218/) _2026-08-27 · Tanya Fedak · Variety_ “Final Fantasy VII” received a new gameplay trailer during gamescom Opening Night Live. The third and final entry in the “Final Fantasy VII” remake series sees hostile giants called Weapons arriving to save a world undergoing a crisis. But, unable to determine who’s a true threat, the Weapons ultimately cause mass destruction on anyone or \[…\] ## [The Best Celebrity Fragrance Campaigns in 2026: Zendaya, Dakota Johnson, Alexander Skarsgård and More](https://variety.com/2026/shopping/news/celebrity-fragrance-campaigns-zendaya-dakota-johnson-1236842984/) _2026-08-27 · Atingley4 · Variety_ This summer, luxury beauty houses are bottling up some serious star power, tapping everyone from Zendaya to Jacob Elordi to front their latest scents. Prada Beauty just named Zendaya the global ambassador for its Paradoxe franchise, while Elordi succeeds Timothée Chalamet as the face of Bleu de Chanel, starring in a new campaign directed by \[…\] ## [What Audible Learned About 7,000 Listeners From Its NYC Bookless Bookstore: ‘How Do We Take Something Invisible and Make It Tangible?’](https://variety.com/2026/digital/news/audible-book-store-story-house-popup-nyc-1236845338/) _2026-08-27 · Jennifer Maas · Variety_ More than half of Americans aged 18 and older, an estimated 157 million people, have listened to an audiobook, according to the Audio Publishers Association. Back in May, Audible likely added a few more to the fold with its Story House experience, which the Amazon-owned audiobook company proclaimed to be the first ever “bookless bookstore.” \[…\] ## [Oscars: 7 Films That Could Define the Awards Season, From ‘The Odyssey’ to ‘Michael’](https://variety.com/2026/film/awards/2027-oscars-films-oscars-odyssey-michael-taylor-swift-1236841799/) _2026-08-27 · William Earl · Variety_ The frontrunners have a head start. The festivals have contenders ready to run them down. Let the games begin. The film year has already delivered, led by Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” a July event picture that doubled as the first true best picture launch of 2026. Back in May, Cannes fired the opening shots, sending \[…\] ## [‘Squid Game’ Star Lee Byung-hun, Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk Reunite for Thriller ‘K.O. Club’](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/squid-game-lee-byung-hun-hwang-dong-hyuk-ko-club-1236845434/) _2026-08-27 · Naman Ramachandran · Variety_ Lee Byung-hun is reuniting with “Squid Game” creator Hwang Dong-hyuk on sci-fi thriller “K.O. Club,” the director’s first feature film in nearly a decade. Firstman Studio, the production company Hwang runs with producer Kim Ji-yeon, confirmed the casting, with filming targeted for the first half of 2027. Lee, who played the Front Man across the \[…\] ## [Plans in Development to Replace Edinburgh TV Festival as it Moves to Manchester](https://variety.com/2026/tv/global/edinburgh-tv-festival-manchester-1236845187/) _2026-08-27 · K.J. Yossman · Variety_ Scotland’s screen bodies are working on a new Edinburgh-based festival for the media and creative industries as the TV Festival moves to Manchester. Màiri McAllan Cabinet Secretary for Education, Culture and Gaelic confirmed the news at a launch event on the penultimate night of the festival. “Baby Reindeer” creator Richard Gadd was among the attendees \[…\] ## [This AncestryDNA Labor Day Sale Helps You ‘Find Your Roots’ at Home for a Portion of the Price](https://variety.com/2026/shopping/news/ancestry-dna-labor-day-sale-shop-online-1236845414/) _2026-08-27 · Atingley4 · Variety_ AncestryDNA is offering one of its steepest discounts of the year for Labor Day, giving amateur genealogists a cheaper way to uncover the kinds of family secrets that regularly leave celebrities stunned on PBS’ “Finding Your Roots.” Through Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. ET, the genealogy company is taking up to 75% off its DNA \[…\] ## [Home of the Agentic Pull Request (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/hptd08XkQ4jq) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ CLI-first, TUI-ready toolkits and a moshscript installer — join the waitlist ## [Peter Cullen, 'Transformers' voice actor, dies at 85: report](https://www.foxla.com/news/peter-cullen-transformers-actor-dies) _2026-08-27 · Daniel.Miller@fox.com (Daniel Miller) · Latest News | Fox LA_ Peter Cullen was the voice actor of Optimus Prime in the “Transformers" franchise and voiced the characters Eeyore in "Winnie the Pooh" and Mario in the "Donkey Kong" animated series. ## [Georgia farm transforming its fall maze into a Dolly Parton tribute](https://www.foxla.com/news/georgia-farm-transformed-its-fall-maze-dolly-parton-tribute) _2026-08-27 · Travis.Maurer@fox.com (Travis Maurer) · Latest News | Fox LA_ North Georgia venue Jaemor Farms will feature a Dolly Parton tribute corn maze in Alto this fall. ## [Dolly Parton Has One Last Song Buried in a Time Capsule: ‘My Place In History’](https://variety.com/2026/music/news/dolly-parton-song-buried-time-capsule-my-place-in-history-1236844669/) _2026-08-27 · Isabelle Farina · Variety_ Country queen and national treasure Dolly Parton may have physically left the world on Tuesday, but her indelible mark on the world and the industry will never be forgotten. And luckily, she’s not done yet. Parton has several posthumous projects to look forward to, one of which is a secret song. Back in 2015, Parton \[…\] ## [‘The Sandlot’ Cast Reunites for ‘Dugout Dads’ Comedy Series, Chris Paul Signs on to Executive Produce](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/the-sandlot-cast-reunion-dugout-dads-chris-paul-produce-1236844523/) _2026-08-26 · Emily Longeretta · Variety_ “Dugout Dads,” the nine-episode series streaming on YouTube, is seeking a bigger playing field. The short-form series, created by Patrick Renna and Kyle Howard’s Hambino Media, reunites the cast of 1993 hit “The Sandlot” for a new coming-of-age sports story. The comedy, which dropped on YouTube on Wednesday, stars Renna, Tom Guiry, Chauncey Leopardi, Marty \[…\] ## [Better Bakehouse Snack Company recalls chocolate dipped donuts over undeclared milk allergen](https://www.foxla.com/news/better-bakehouse-snack-company-recalls-chocolate-dipped-donuts-over-undeclared-milk-allergen) _2026-08-26 · Catherine.Stoddard@fox.com (Catherine Stoddard) · Latest News | Fox LA_ The Better Bakehouse Snack Company is recalling certain lots of their donut snacks after one person reported having an allergic reaction. ## [Leah Remini Joins ‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Season 16](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/leah-remini-rhobh-season-16-kyle-richards-erika-jayne-returning-1236829337/) _2026-08-26 · Kate Aurthur · Variety_ Season 16 of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” has a new marquee star: The Bravo show has landed actor/anti-Scientology activist Leah Remini as a full-time cast member. Remini won’t be the only new cast member on “RHOBH.” Tracy Tutor, the real estate agent and former “Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles” star announced on Instagram \[…\] ## [Beyoncé Announces $1 Million Donation for Earthquake Relief Efforts in Colombia](https://variety.com/2026/music/news/beyonce-1-million-donation-earthquake-relief-colombia-1236844484/) _2026-08-26 · Steven J. Horowitz · Variety_ Beyoncé has announced that she will make a personal donation of $1 million to support relief efforts in Colombia following the country’s recent earthquake. According to a release from Parkwood Entertainment on Tuesday, the donation will provide food and housing supplies to areas most affected by the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Chocó, Colombia, on \[…\] ## [‘The Witcher’ Co-Producer Rae Benjamin to Receive Starz #TakeTheLead Award at Humanitas Event, Presented by Russell T Davies](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/humanitas-prize-starz-takethelead-rae-benjamin-1236844507/) _2026-08-26 · Varietyschneider · Variety_ “The Witcher” Season 5 co-producer Rae Benjamin, who is also the cowriter of the animated feature “The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep,” has been selected to receive this year’s Starz #TakeTheLead award at the Humanitas Prizes awards show and toast next month, one of several honors the org revealed on Wednesday. Benjamin will be presented \[…\] ## [James Gunn Says ‘Superman: Man of Tomorrow’ Has Wrapped Filming: ‘I Have Immense Gratitude’](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/superman-man-of-tomorrow-wrapped-filming-james-gunn-1236844560/) _2026-08-26 · Isabelle Farina · Variety_ “Superman: Man of Tomorrow” is one step closer to soaring into theaters. Writer and director James Gunn revealed on Threads that “Superman: Man of Tomorrow” has officially wrapped filming. “That’s a wrap on principal photography for ‘Man of Tomorrow,’” Gunn wrote in his post, accompanied by two photographs with the crew. “Truly a joyful experience \[…\] ## [Jon Stewart, Bruce Springsteen and Hasan Minhaj to Perform at New York’s Stand Up for Heroes Event](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/jon-stewart-bruce-springsteen-stand-up-for-heroes-1236842955/) _2026-08-26 · Ethan Shanfeld · Variety_ Bruce Springsteen, Jon Stewart and Hasan Minhaj will headline the 20th annual Stand Up for Heroes event in New York City. The variety show, taking place at Lincoln Center on Nov. 9 as part of the New York Comedy Festival, doubles as a fundraiser for the Bob Woodruff Foundation, which has raised $117 million for \[…\] ## [PixelRift — Platforming with Level Editor (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Wxtwj0m48kNf) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Includes a built-in level editor, campaign with elemental heroes, and boss encounters. ## [ITV Boss is Hopeful As Acquisition Looms: ‘Sky Wouldn’t Be Buying Us for All That Money if They Wanted To Rip Us Apart’](https://variety.com/2026/tv/global/itv-sky-acquisition-kevin-lygo-1236843664/) _2026-08-26 · K.J. Yossman · Variety_ As U.K. public service broadcaster ITV prepares to be swallowed up by Comcast-owned Sky (the pact still needs to clear regulators, which could take up to a year), managing director Kevin Lygo is staying positive. “I think everybody understands the logic of it and why it’s such a good idea and a good deal,” said \[…\] ## [11 visitors trapped as dangerous flash flooding tears through iconic national park](https://www.foxla.com/weather/11-visitors-trapped-dangerous-flash-flooding-tears-through-iconic-national-park) _2026-08-26 · Latest News | Fox LA_ Eleven visitors became stranded during flash flooding at Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah after heavy rain swept through the area. ## [Billings, Montana shooting: 8 relatives killed, including 4 kids, during family dinner](https://www.foxla.com/news/billings-montana-shooting) _2026-08-26 · Latest News | Fox LA_ A family has been devastated after a man opened fire and killed eight of his relatives in Billings, Montana. ## [Dolly Parton, RuPaul mural becomes gathering place for mourning fans](https://www.foxla.com/news/dolly-parton-rupaul-mural-becomes-gathering-place-mourning-fans) _2026-08-26 · Travis.Maurer@fox.com (Travis Maurer) · Latest News | Fox LA_ Mourners gathered at a West Asheville hair salon mural depicting Dolly Parton and RuPaul following the country icon's death at age 80. ## [Kia recalls more than 21,000 EV9 SUVs over child airbag injury risk](https://www.foxla.com/news/kia-recalls-ev9-suv) _2026-08-26 · Chris.Williams@fox.com (Chris Williams) · Latest News | Fox LA_ Kia is recalling 21,290 EV9 electric SUVs from the 2025 and 2026 model years because a faulty sensor may fail to deactivate the front passenger airbag. ## [X Launches ‘NFL Gametime,’ a Football Feed Placed Alongside ‘For You’ and ‘Following’](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/x-launches-nfl-gametime-football-feed-1236844339/) _2026-08-26 · Brian Steinberg · Variety_ X will really mark the spot for NFL content. The social-media outlet is launching “NFL Gametime,” a new project that offers an NFL feed weaving data, news and creators into the overall user experience. X users can choose to put the new topic-focused stream alongside mainstay feeds like “For You” and “Following.” The stream will \[…\] ## [‘MasterChef’ judge Tiffany Derry: Top 6 must find their ‘voice’ to reach the finale](https://www.foxla.com/news/masterchef-judge-tiffany-derry-top-6-must-find-voice-reach-finale) _2026-08-26 · Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver) · Latest News | Fox LA_ With finale spots on the line, judge Tiffany Derry teases Wednesday night’s new episode and why the remaining home cooks will need confidence to make it to the finish. ## [Dolly Parton Streams Surge on Spotify With 2,320% Increase in the United States](https://variety.com/2026/music/news/dolly-parton-streams-surge-on-spotify-jolene-9-to-5-1236844445/) _2026-08-26 · Steven J. Horowitz · Variety_ Dolly Parton’s music has significantly surged on Spotify following her death on Tuesday, with total streams increasing over 1,260% globally and 2,320% in the United States compared to the prior seven-day daily average. The country icon saw substantial boosts across her catalog after her death was announced. “Jolene” increased 630% globally and 1,225% in the \[…\] ## [Viral video shows Panda Express employee standing on fryer while cleaning](https://www.foxla.com/news/panda-express-employee-standing-on-fryer-viral-video) _2026-08-26 · Latest News | Fox LA_ A viral video shows a West Milwaukee Panda Express employee standing on an active fryer to clean an exhaust hood, prompting a corporate safety response and retraining. ## [Dolly Parton, music icon, dies at 80 following 'brief battle with cancer'](https://www.foxla.com/news/dolly-parton-music-icon-dies-80) _2026-08-26 · Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver) · Latest News | Fox LA_ Dolly Parton, a country music icon, has died at 80 after health struggles. The legend leaves behind a towering legacy. ## [Dissecting Series A Rounds (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/4hwuxsKwjhkz) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Two real Series A cases: timelines, investor sequencing, and common founder mistakes. ## [Dolly Parton: Fellow singers, actors, and elected officials remember the global superstar](https://www.foxla.com/news/dolly-parton-celebrity-pay-tribute-global-superstarty) _2026-08-25 · Mark.Richardson@fox.com (Mark Richardson) · Latest News | Fox LA_ Following the news of Dolly Parton's death, fellow singers, actors, and elected officials took to social media to pay tribute to and remember the global superstar. ## [Dolly Parton to be laid to rest beside late husband Carl Dean in Nashville: Report](https://www.foxla.com/news/dolly-parton-laid-rest-beside-late-husband-carl-dean-nashville) _2026-08-25 · Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver) · Latest News | Fox LA_ Dolly Parton’s final resting place will reportedly be next to her late husband, Carl Dean, in Nashville. Details about her private farewell and her final days have now emerged. ## [Dolly Parton’s family asks fans for tribute messages, support reading program](https://www.foxla.com/news/dolly-partons-family-asks-fans-tribute-messages-support-reading-program) _2026-08-25 · Catherine.Stoddard@fox.com (Catherine Stoddard) · Latest News | Fox LA_ Fans and friends of Dolly Parton have been asked by Parton's family to share tributes to the iconic artist via messages on social media, a written message on her official website or donations toward Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. ## [Here's when Social Security COLA update is expected to be announced](https://www.foxla.com/news/when-social-security-cola-update-expected-announced) _2026-08-25 · Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver) · Latest News | Fox LA_ Retirees can start planning: The Social Security Administration is expected to announce the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, soon. Here's when. ## [163 missing Florida kids rescued, 3 arrested during Operation Statewide Shield](https://www.foxla.com/news/163-missing-florida-kids-rescued-3-arrested-operation-statewide-shield) _2026-08-25 · Nancy.Gay@fox.com (Nancy Gay) · Latest News | Fox LA_ A historic Florida child recovery operation rescued 163 missing children and led to multiple arrests across several regions. ## [Target apologizes, pulls Halloween costume over offensive imagery](https://www.foxla.com/news/target-apologizes-pulls-halloween-costume-over-offensive-imagery) _2026-08-25 · Jason.Gunn@fox.com (Jason Gunn) · Latest News | Fox LA_ Retailer chain Target has pulled a Halloween costume off shelves and issued an apology after admitting the offensive nature of the product. ## [Kohl's addresses double billing issue on recent online orders](https://www.foxla.com/news/kohls-addresses-double-billing-issue-recent-online-orders) _2026-08-25 · Latest News | Fox LA_ Kohl's shoppers are seeing unexpected extra charges and returns on their bank statements after a processing system error impacted online purchases made over a four-week span. ## [​State-by-state look where Americans work the longest and hardest](https://www.foxla.com/news/where-americans-work-longest-hardest) _2026-08-25 · Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver) · Latest News | Fox LA_ Which states are working the longest hours – and which ones are taking the least time off? A new ranking offers a closer look. ## [‘Skintown’ Review: A Breezy, Loved-Up, Drugged-Up Guide to Getting Into Trouble in The Troubles](https://variety.com/2026/film/reviews/skintown-review-1236839532/) _2026-08-23 · Jessica Kiang · Variety_ Nostalgia, like ecstasy, is a hell of a drug and Kieron J. Walsh’s warm-hearted, hot-headed “Skintown” is buzzing on both. A more polite brother to the “Kneecap” boys and a more cautious cousin to those “Derry Girls” still, the Fermanagh-set friendship comedy sends fizzy, sweetly chemical energy coursing through a rave-romanticizing riff on the coming-of-age \[…\] ## [‘One Piece’ Season 3 Casts Its Koza, Toto, Pell and Chaka](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/one-piece-season-3-cast-koza-toto-pell-chaka-1236840397/) _2026-08-23 · Tanya Fedak · Variety_ Netflix has added four to the cast of “One Piece” Season 3, casting the roles of Koza, Toto, Pell and Chaka. Emilio Sakraya (“Rheingold”) will play Koza, Omid Abtahi (The Mandalorian”) will play Toto, Jamie Ward (“The Gentlemen”) will play Pell and Nabeel Khan (“Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom”) plays Chaka. Returning for the third \[…\] ## [Venice-Bound ‘Meteorite,’ Debut Feature From Colombia’s Sebastián Múnera, Acquired by MoreThan Films (EXCLUSIVE)](https://variety.com/2026/film/global/venice-meteorite-sebastian-munera-morethan-films-1236840956/) _2026-08-23 · Leo Barraclough · Variety_ MoreThan Films has acquired Colombian filmmaker Sebastián Múnera’s film “Meteorite,” which will have its world premiere in Venice Critics’ Week (Sept. 2-12). The film follows Tefa and Nia, who live in a small town near the Magdalena River, where they raise Nia’s young nephew. Nia persuades Tefa to join her in smuggling cellphones into the \[…\] ## [Upendra Joins Cast as Teja Sajja, Shanaya Kapoor, Suparn S. Varma’s Sequel Titled ‘Zombie Reddy Nxt Lvl’ (EXCLUSIVE)](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/upendra-teja-sajja-shanaya-kapoor-zombie-reddy-nxt-lvl-1236840852/) _2026-08-23 · Naman Ramachandran · Variety_ Kannada cinema superstar Upendra has joined the cast of “Zombie Reddy Nxt Lvl,” the sequel to the hit “Zombie Reddy,” in a powerhouse role, India’s People Media Factory has confirmed. The announcement, made on star Teja Sajja’s birthday, also confirms the film’s cast and creative team. The adventure zombie action-comedy marks the South Indian cinema \[…\] ## [‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Marty Supreme’ Take Top Honors at Location Managers Guild International Awards](https://variety.com/2026/artisans/news/location-managers-guild-international-awards-2026-winners-1236840833/) _2026-08-23 · Isabelle Farina · Variety_ “One Battle After Another” and “Marty Supreme” took top honors at the Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) LMGI Awarda. The LGMI Awards were handed out on Saturday night and honor the use of filming locations across motion pictures, television, commercials, film commissions, and special achievement categories. Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” won outstanding \[…\] ## [HBO Max Is Free Right Now For 7 Days With This Prime Video Promo](https://variety.com/2026/shopping/news/best-hbo-max-deal-offer-1235439129/) _2026-08-22 · Atingley4 · Variety_ Despite HBO Max hiking prices again last fall, the streamer is hoping to win over some new customers, with a 7-day free trial through Prime Video, just in time for the buzzy premiere of “Lanterns” and awards season pushes for critically-acclaimed shows like “Hacks” and “The Pitt.” While Amazon usually saves its streaming deals for \[…\] ## [Dale Morris, Titan of Nashville Management Who Forged Superstar Careers for Kenny Chesney and Alabama, Dies at 89](https://variety.com/2026/music/obituaries-people-news/dale-morris-dead-manager-kenny-chesney-alabama-1236840866/) _2026-08-22 · Chris Willman · Variety_ Dale Morris, one of the leading names in the ranks of Nashville music managers, who helped build up superstar careers for the group Alabama and then Kenny Chesney nearly from scratch, died Friday at 89. A representative said Morris died in his sleep. “He lived a big, bold, beautiful, blessed life, and I’m holding onto \[…\] ## [Rolly Romero vs. Teofimo Lopez Livestream: Where to Watch the Welterweight Pay-Per-View Match Online](https://variety.com/2026/shopping/news/how-to-watch-rolly-romero-vs-teofimo-lopez-ppv-boxing-live-online-1236838232/) _2026-08-22 · Rudie Obias · Variety_ In an epic bout, Premier Boxing Champions travels to Nevada this weekend, as Las Vegas-native Rolando “Rolly” Romero (17-2-0) defends his WBA welterweight title against Brooklyn-born boxer Teofimo Lopez (22-2-0) in a high-profile match. Romero vs. Lopez takes place on Saturday, Aug. 22 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada with a start time of \[…\] ## [Karmelo Anthony’s bid for new trial denied by newly appointed judge](https://www.foxla.com/news/karmelo-anthony-new-trial-decision) _2026-08-22 · Aaron.Barker@fox.com (Aaron Barker) · Latest News | Fox LA_ A judge on Saturday denied Karmelo Anthony’s request for a new trial in the fatal stabbing of Frisco student Austin Metcalf during a track meet last year. ## [Taylor Sheridan Accused of Stealing ‘Yellowstone’ From 2016 Pitch in Copyright Lawsuit](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/taylor-sheridan-accused-stealing-yellowstone-lawsuit-1236840854/) _2026-08-22 · Jack Dunn · Variety_ Writer Lauren J. Salkin has accused Taylor Sheridan of stealing his marquee series “Yellowstone” from her 2016 pitch in a lawsuit filed on Friday. 101 Studios, Paramount and Elevate Entertainment are also listed as defendants. Reps for Sheridan, 101 Studios, Paramount and Elevate Entertainment did not immediately respond to Variety’s request for comment. In the \[…\] ## [‘Sentimental Value’ Sweeps Amanda Awards](https://variety.com/2026/awards/awards/sentimental-value-amanda-awards-one-battle-after-another-1236840778/) _2026-08-22 · Marta Balaga · Variety_ Joachim Trier’s Oscar winner “Sentimental Value” became this year’s biggest Amanda Awards winner, taking home eight statuettes, including the top prize for best Norwegian film. Trier was also awarded for directing, as well as his screenplay written with longtime collaborator Eskil Vogt. “There’s a lot of stuff going on when you make and release films, \[…\] ## [Mark Ruffalo Fires Back After Paramount Slammed His Merger Attack as ‘Antisemitic’: ‘Appalling and Fundamentally Dishonest’](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/mark-ruffalo-response-paramount-merger-antisemitic-1236840844/) _2026-08-22 · Jack Dunn · Variety_ Mark Ruffalo has fired back at Paramount after the company slammed the actor as “antisemitic” for accusing David and Larry Ellison of “powering some of the most destructive and inhuman forces in the world.” “The accusation that I am antisemitic is appalling and fundamentally dishonest,” Ruffalo wrote on X Saturday morning. “Criticizing the actions of \[…\]