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.
A new documentary, "Diana: The Unheard Truth", premieres August 31, 2027, featuring unheard recordings of Princess Diana's intimate confessions about her marriage, mental health struggles, and hopes for freedom from royal life, offering a rare, raw perspective on the late princess.
The world premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2 at Lincoln Center wasn't just a movie screening; it was a cultural exorcism. As we stand just days away from the May 1st theatrical release, the "fever pitch" is reaching levels we haven't seen since the original 2006 debut. But make no mistake: this isn't a nostalgia trip. It's a total system reboot.
Greta Gerwig's "Narnia: The Magician's Nephew" hits IMAX and theaters in February 2027, then streams globally on Netflix in April, launching a new epic fantasy franchise.
Meryl Streep nearly rejected "The Devil Wears Prada" over low pay before negotiating double her salary, overcoming studio doubts about her comedic abilities as Miranda Priestly.
Tupac Shakur's stepbrother files wrongful death lawsuit citing Netflix documentary alleging Diddy's involvement in 1996 murder, naming suspect Keefe D and unnamed conspirators.
Disney+ is developing a darker live-action "Casper" series with Steven Spielberg producing, inspired by the edgier tone of Netflix's "Wednesday" and Casper's long screen history.
Leaving Neverland director Dan Reed criticized Jaafar Jackson's performance in the Michael biopic as "very wooden" and accused the film and Jackson's family of whitewashing allegations; the film grossed $219 million its opening weekend.
HBO releases the official "House of the Dragon" season 3 trailer, confirming a June 21 premiere on HBO/Max with eight episodes and setting up the Targaryen civil war.
Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson star in the first teaser for Colleen Hoover's thriller "Verity," featuring a shocking kiss scene ahead of its October 2026 release.
