Welcome back to The Enstarz 8: your conversational pop-culture cheat sheet. I hope everyone had a great weekend of binge watching and entertainment news reading. (And going outside. I hope you went outside). In case you were outside doing fun fall things instead of indoors, scouring through the scourges of the internet, here is a quick catch up of eight things that happened today (or close to today) to make sure you know what you're talking about at that friend group dinner happening later.
1.You
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You came back with a vengeance last Friday, with a mind blowing season 3 that is both terrifying and topical. In an exclusive interview with EW, the starrs Penn Badgely and Victoria Pedretti confided that filming the intimate scenes was difficult after the pandemic. Pedretti said, "We played a couple before, but it didn't just immediately come back after being in a global pandemic." Impressively, the two were able to work through the weirdness and create the impressive product that is You season 3.
2. Kanye West
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Kanye West has legally changed his name to Ye. A judge in LA granted the performer permission for an official change to the singular name. This may be one of the last first and last name introductions Ye will ever have. Without his last name, how will we ever know what direction he's going? (That was a feeble attempt at a map joke, but, you know what? It's Monday, and I had fun!)
3.Girls Can't Shoot
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A Deadline exclusive announced the cast of Mark Gordon Picture's newest anthology series, Girls Can't Shoot. The cast will star Beanie Feldstein, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Kat Dennings, Jameela Jamil, and Lolly Adefope. In addition to the amazing actresses on screen, award nominated Saoirse Ronan will be working as an executive producer on the pilot episode. While we are unsure when the show will premiere, we know we can't wait to see it!
4. Tyler Perry
One of the greatest honors I’ve ever had was not only playing this giant in American history but also being able to call him a friend. (1 of 2) pic.twitter.com/5oI2T6Qk26
In honor of the passing of Colin Powell, Tyler Perry tweeted a picture of the late secretary of state with these messages: "One of the greatest honors I've ever had was not only playing this giant in American history but also being able to call him a friend. We had some of the most profound and thought-provoking conversations over these past few years. He will truly be missed. What a soldier, what a man, what a legacy!" We send our thoughts to Powell's friends and family.
5. Mel Gibson
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Mel Gibson has officially joined the cast ofThe Continental.He is actually the first to join the cast of the John Wick prequel, so I suppose in a way he started the cast. Set forty years before John Wick, The Continental is set at a hotel that serves as the meeting place for assassins. The cast is off to a great start. We can't wait to see who else they announce!
6. Lauren Ridloff
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Lauren Ridloff, a star of Eternals, talked about her experiences being the first ever deaf superhero in the Marvel Universe. She discusses her acting career, from her time on Broadway in the show Children of a Lesser God to the upcoming movie. The interview can be read here, and Eternals will be premiering on November 5th.
See the first look images for "The Wrecking Crew," an action-comedy starring Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista, premiering exclusively on Prime Video on January 28, 2026.
Wyatt Russell leads Apple's new Monsterverse prequel set during the Cold War, expanding the "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters" universe with screenwriter Joby Harold as showrunner.
Disney celebrates "The Emperor's New Groove's" 25th anniversary with a behind-the-scenes recording video featuring the original voice cast performing in the studio.
Disney is developing a live-action Gaston movie with writer Dave Callaham and producer Michelle Rejwan, recasting the "Beauty and the Beast" villain with a swashbuckling adventure focus.
Fallout Season 2 premieres December 16 on Amazon Prime Video with weekly episodes through February. The hit post-apocalyptic series returns with the core cast exploring New Vegas.
Street Fighter's live-action movie teaser debuted at The Game Awards 2025, spotlighting iconic fighters, explosive battles, and an all-star cast ahead of its 2026 release.
Online communities erupt after viewers claim Sydney Sweeney's Euphoria Season 3 character resembles controversial porn star Bonnie Blue, fuelling debates about internet culture and social media backlash.
As Bel-Air closes its final chapter, Cassandra Freeman is emerging from the experience with more than a career milestone. In an intimate conversation with The Latin Times, Freeman opened up about how playing Viv helped her understand her own transformation in her 40s, the artistic instincts she once overlooked, and the internal compass she now trusts above all.
