Tom Cruise’s Digger Stumbles to His Weakest Opening Since 2007
Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s dark comedy Digger opened to about $8 million in North America, the lowest start for a Tom Cruise film since Lions for Lambs, while Verity took the top spot.
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Sophie Cunningham Says the Next WNBA Commissioner Needs to ‘Unite Everybody’
With the Indiana Fever in the playoffs, Sophie Cunningham weighed in on what the WNBA needs in its next commissioner following Cathy Engelbert’s exit.
Ed Sheeran Returns to the Stage in Philadelphia After Tour Fallout Over Macklemore’s Exit
Ed Sheeran played his first show since Macklemore was dropped from his U.S. tour and three opening acts withdrew in protest, addressing the controversy from the stage in Philadelphia.
Resident Evil Reboot Eyes a Franchise-Best Opening as Spider-Man: Brand New Day Tops the All-Time Domestic Chart
Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil reboot is forecast to open with $40 million to $50 million, while Spider-Man: Brand New Day has passed The Force Awakens as the biggest domestic grosser ever, per Boxoffice Pro.
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Sweet Magnolias Ends at Netflix as The Traitors, Slow Horses and MobLand Win More Seasons
Netflix has canceled Sweet Magnolias after five seasons, while Peacock, Apple TV, and Paramount+ have handed out fresh renewals. Here is the September TV scorecard so far.
Billy Crystal Returns to Broadway With 860, a Solo Show About the Home He Lost
Billy Crystal writes and performs 860, a new one-man play about the Palisades home his family lost to fire. Previews begin October 1 at the Imperial Theatre.
Titanique Sets Sail From Broadway as a Packed Fall Season Gets Underway
The Céline Dion musical comedy Titanique is scheduled to close on September 20 just as a new wave of Broadway openings begins, from Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Ed Harris to Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell.