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Professional dancers Ola and James Jordan, married for 23 years and former Strictly Come Dancing stars, have separated.

British producer William Orbit, known for his work with Madonna, All Saints, and U2, has died at the age of 69. He was instrumental in revitalizing Madonna's career.

Sophia Laforteza has left the K-pop group Katseye, making her the second member to depart this year. This follows bandmate Manon Bannerman's hiatus.

LA rapper Fenix Flexin is no longer denying claims he used AI for his song "Rubberz." This follows producer Medasin's videos and the release of an AI detector confirming Treblo AI's involvement.

The Lord of the Rings trilogy is available on 4K Blu-ray for $49.99 at Gruv. This set includes both theatrical and extended editions of all three films.

Campaigners are urging for Jared Leto's upcoming concerts in the UK to be cancelled following allegations of criminal sexual conduct. Leto, who denies the claims, is scheduled to perform with his band in early next year.

The Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival anticipates record attendance, with founder Floyd Rance citing a sustainable audience and resilience against macroeconomic challenges.

Rockstar will release an extended preview of Grand Theft Auto VI on August 27th. The preview will stream on YouTube at 9PM ET and earlier for Netflix subscribers at 3PM ET.

Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean are reportedly in a good place, with Hill describing an "incredible healing process" for the Fugees, sparking hopes for new music after 30 years.

Amanda Knox defends a fringe comedy show, stating it does not trivialize the death of Meredith Kercher, for which Knox was convicted and acquitted.

Uli Latukefu is reportedly cast as Ganondorf in The Legend of Zelda movie, with a multi-picture deal suggesting potential sequels. Nintendo and Sony haven't confirmed plans for a trilogy, though rumors persist.

Nadia Sawalha is threatening ITV with legal action after her removal from Loose Women. She alleges unfair treatment due to her public support of Palestinian rights.

The funeral of Irish actress Brenda Fricker, who won an Oscar for her role in My Left Foot, was held in Dublin.

Two individuals have been convicted in connection with the death of French streamer Raphaël Graven, whose passing was broadcast live on the platform Kick in August 2025.

Stephen Bear, a reality TV contestant, has been jailed for breaching a restraining order against his ex-partner, Harrison. He is now back in prison.

Amanda Knox's upcoming Edinburgh Fringe comedy show is facing controversy. Meredith Kercher's sister stated her sibling would not find the topics humorous.

Disney is partnering with TikTok to feature fan-created content from Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar on its Disney Plus app, aiming to boost short-form video engagement.

A K-pop band's call for concertgoers to put down their phones has sparked debate within a fandom known for documenting performances.

Vogue World is scheduled to be held in San Francisco next year, suggesting a growing connection between the fashion industry and the tech world.

Disney has reached an agreement allowing select TikTok creators to incorporate clips from its films and TV shows into their content.