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Celine Dion will perform original songs written by Paul McCartney for the animated feature High in the Clouds. McCartney praised Dion, saying “Wow, what a talent. We are very lucky to have her.” The news comes just 10 days after Dion completed her Paris comeback residency. The film, based on McCartney’s 2005 children’s novel, features an all-star voice cast. Story URL

A judge at London’s Southwark Crown Court reduced one indecent assault charge against Russell Brand to attempted indecent assault, citing “insufficient evidence.” Brand faces six remaining charges, including three counts of rape and three of sexual assault. Brand acknowledged living “a very promiscuous life” but insisted all encounters were consensual. Story URL

Billy Bob Thornton is set to host a three-part docuseries about the Mayflower, premiering November 23rd on FOX Nation. FOX Nation president Lauren Petterson called Thornton “a captivating storyteller with a unique ability to bring history to life.” The series explores the 1620 voyage that transported English families to what became Massachusetts. Story URL

HBO has cast Jasper Talbot, Hannah Chinn, and Harry Gilby in its upcoming Harry Potter series. Talbot and Chinn will play James and Lily Potter, while Gilby portrays Charlie Weasley. They join previously announced John Lithgow as Dumbledore, Paapa Essiedu as Snape, and Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter. The series premieres Christmas Day. Story URL

Fox Entertainment, Endemol Shine, and My Drama are developing a scripted horror microseries inspired by Fear Factor. The untitled series will feature 30 three-minute episodes exclusively on the My Drama platform. Set on a remote horror TV set, a haunted fortune-telling machine forces crew members into deadly trials. No premiere date has been announced. Story URL

Amelia Dimoldenberg is bringing her final Chicken Shop Date series to cinemas on November 24. The one-night event, in collaboration with YouTube’s Cine Club, screens all six episodes at venues across the U.K., Ireland, and Paris. Guests featuring Noel Gallagher, Role Model, and Jorja Smith appear in the series. The finale drops on YouTube November 27. Story URL

Susan Saint James, known for McMillan & Wife and Kate & Allie, has died after a pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Her family confirmed she was “generous with her time and energy, instinctively drawn to whoever needed lifting up.” Saint James earned multiple Emmy nominations, winning in 1969. She is survived by her husband, four children, and seven grandchildren. Story URL

Savannah Chrisley’s mystery fiancé has been identified as Jason Galanis, 56 — a convicted fraudster 27 years her senior. Galanis was sentence to over 14 years for defrauding a Native American tribe and investors of tens of millions. Trump commuted his sentence in March 2025. Chrisley, 29, announced her pregnancy on Instagram, defending their age gap on her podcast. Story URL

Amanda Bynes is making a music industry push with a new rap song called “Trap House.” The former actress teased the track on Instagram, captioning it “get hyphy bc trap house is coming soon gang.” Signed to Create Music Group since April, this marks her second release with the label. Fans reacted with excitement, though some criticized possible AI use. Story URL

Connor Storrie, who rose to fame with the hockey drama Heated Rivalry, is in talks to join Ryan Gosling in Marvel’s Ghost Rider. Shawn Levy is directing, reuniting him with Gosling and screenwriter Jonathan Tropper. Gosling is presumed to be playing Johnny Blaze. Storrie’s role remains undisclosed. Production is set for New York, with a July 28, 2028 release. Story URL