Box Office: ‘Michael’ Aims for $70 Million-Plus Debut, Record Start for Music Biopic

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“Michael” will moonwalk to the top of box office charts. Lionsgate’s film about the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, is aiming for $65 million to $70 million from 3,900 North American theaters in its opening weekend. Some exhibitors are predicting the final number will be closer to $80 million as advance ticket sales, particularly in…

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Mediterrane Film Festival 2026 Returns to Malta With Expanded Program

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The Mediterrane Film Festival will return for its fourth edition from June 21–28, expanding across Valletta and several of Malta’s landmark locations. Organized by the Malta Film Commission, the festival is set to grow in both scale and ambition this year, with an enlarged program of screenings, industry events and cultural offerings aimed at strengthening…

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An Instagram DM changed everything for Rachel Reid, Jacob Tierney and ‘Heated Rivalry’

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Rachel Reid and Jacob Tierney were sensations at BookCon, thanks to the success of “Heated Rivalry.”

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What Maria Becerra Thinks Is One of the ‘Hardest Things’ in the Music Industry — And Why Lola Indigo ‘Does It Incredibly Well’

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The Spanish artist will receive the Artistic Evolution Award at Billboard’s 2026 Latin Women in Music gala.

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Patti Smith, Morrissey, Interpol, Violet Grohl and Sex Pistols to Play 2026 CBGB Festival

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Bikini Kill, Buzzcocks, Mannequin Pussy and others are also lined up for the September event at Under the K Bridge Park in Brooklyn.

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Justin Bieber’s Post-Coachella Streams Make Bigger Gains Outside the U.S. — But Where?

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Bieber’s streams were up all around the world, with sharper increases in 56 countries than the United States.

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You’re Lowkey A Genius If You Can Solve This Game Of Grid Lock

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Grid Lock #7! Let’s see if you can connect the words 👀View Entire Post ›

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These Codebreaking Puzzles Seem Simple, But Only Truly Intelligent People Can Break Them All

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All of BuzzFeed’s Codebreaker puzzles in one place. Play every daily codebreaking challenge, from easy to diabolical. New codes are added every day at 10 a.m. ET! 🔐View Entire Post ›

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YouTube Partners With SiriusXM on Audio Advertising For Podcasts and More

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About 74 percent of U.S. users aged 13 and up consume YouTube audio or engage in listening-first behaviors on the platform, according to a new study.

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