Joey King, 26, attended the 2025 Academy Museum Gala in a Carolina Herrera gown. Cody Fern, 36, attended a Chopard launch party and stars in "Jimpa." King, known for roles in "Ramona and Beezus" and "The Act," will co-star in "Practical Magic 2," releasing September 18, 2026, alongside returning cast members.
Lina Poffet crowns Miss Universe Switzerland 2025 Naima Acosta in Bern
Laura Bircher won the Miss Universe Switzerland 2024 title on September 28, 2024, competing against 15 candidates. Naima Acosta of Ticino succeeded her on September 27, 2025, and will represent Switzerland at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand. Switzerland has a total of 12 placements in Miss Universe history.
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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ star Tom Holland suffers concussion in Watford, Hertfordshire
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day," starring Tom Holland and directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, is set to release on July 31, 2026. Following a mild concussion during filming, Holland will take a week off. The cast includes Jacob Batalon, Zendaya, and others. Holland and Zendaya are engaged as of December 2024.
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Bernhard Wenger’s ‘Peacock’ is Austria’s Oscars 2026 entry
"Pfau – Bin ich echt?", also known as "Peacock," is Bernhard Wenger's debut feature film and a satirical tragicomedy starring Albrecht Schuch. The film premiered at the 81st Venice International Film Festival in 2024 and is Austria's submission for the Oscars 2026. It showcases Matthias's struggle to be himself amidst various impersonations.
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Zaur Gasimli’s ‘Taghiyev: Oil’ is Azerbaijan’s Oscars 2026 entry
"Tağıyev: Neft" is a historical biographical drama directed by Zaur Gasimli about Zeynalabdin Taghiyev, an industrialist from Baku. The film, shot over five years across 70 locations, premiered on November 4, 2024. It’s Azerbaijan's entry for the Best International Feature Film at the Oscars 2026.
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Tamara Stepanyan’s ‘My Armenian Phantoms’ is Armenia’s Oscars 2026 entry
Tamara Stepanyan directed "My Armenian Phantoms," a documentary co-written with Jean-Christophe Ferrari and submitted for the Best International Feature at the Oscars 2026. The film showcases her life in an artistic Armenian family and her father's influence in Soviet cinema. It premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival in 2025.
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18 Miss Universe Laos 2025 candidates competing in Vientiane
Phiranya Thipphomvong was runner-up at Miss Universe Laos 2023 and won the title in 2024. She will crown her successor on September 21, 2025. Currently, 18 contestants are vying for the Miss Universe Laos 2025 crown. Laos has had limited success in Miss Universe, with one placement to date.
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13 things about UFC Middleweight Champion Khamzat Chimaev
Khamzat Chimaev, the undefeated reigning UFC Middleweight Champion, has a perfect professional MMA record of 15-0. Born in Chechnya, he transitioned from judo and wrestling to mixed martial arts, gaining acclaim in both welterweight and middleweight divisions. Notable victories include wins over Kamaru Usman and Robert Whittaker.
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Randall Park, Jennifer Jason Leigh among Vanessa Kirby’s ‘Night Always Comes’ co-stars
Vanessa Kirby stars as Lynette in Netflix's "Night Always Comes," a series adapted from Willy Vlautin's novel. Directed by Benjamin Caron, it features Jennifer Jason Leigh and Randall Park. The story centers on Lynette's desperate quest for security, facing her past over one intense night. The series premieres on August 15, 2025.
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10 things ex-WWE employee Janel Grant from Stamford, Connecticut
Janel Grant is from Stamford, Connecticut, which is home to WWE. She is a former employee of the wrestling promotion. In 2024, she sued the promotion and Vincent McMahon.
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