🎭 Culture & Entertainment
March 26th, 2026
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Hollywood Reporter
H.E.R., Liza Soberano Get Emotional as Trailer for Animated ‘Forgotten Island’ Celebrates Filipino Culture
H.E.R. and actress Liza Soberano were visibly moved at the trailer debut for DreamWorks Animation's *Forgotten Island*, a film rooted in Filipino culture and mythology. H.E.R., who voices a character in the film, called it a rare opportunity to share her heritage with a global audience. The project marks a significant moment for Filipino representation in mainstream Hollywood animation.
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BTS Makes Late Night Return With First of Two ’Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon’ Appearances
BTS made their late night comeback on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon," marking the group's return to the spotlight after nearly four years away. The appearance coincides with the release of "Arirang," their first album since the group's hiatus. With two scheduled appearances on the show, the K-pop titans are signaling a full-scale comeback push.
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Dash Crofts, Seals & Crofts Singer Behind “Summer Breeze,” Dies at 87
Dash Crofts, one half of the soft-rock duo Seals & Crofts, has died at 87. The pair are best known for the 1972 hit "Summer Breeze," a defining track of the easy-listening era that has endured in pop culture for decades. Crofts' passing comes less than four years after his longtime musical partner Jim Seals died in 2022, closing the chapter on one of the most recognizable partnerships in 1970s American music.
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Variety
Ryan Gosling to Star in Next Movie From ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Directing Duo Daniels
Ryan Gosling is set to lead the next feature from Daniels, the directing duo behind the Oscar-winning "Everything Everywhere All at Once." Universal has slated the untitled project for November 19, 2027, with production kicking off in Los Angeles this summer. Plot details are being kept tightly under wraps, but the pairing of Gosling with one of Hollywood's most inventive filmmaking teams makes it one of the most anticipated projects on the horizon.
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Ryan Gosling to Star in Daniels’ Sci-Fi Event Film for Universal
Ryan Gosling is set to headline a new sci-fi film from directing duo the Daniels — the team behind *Everything Everywhere All at Once* — for Universal Pictures. The announcement follows the massive opening weekend of *Project Hail Mary*, signaling strong audience appetite for original big-budget science fiction. The pairing of Gosling's box office pull with the Daniels' singular creative vision makes this one of the more compelling projects in the studio pipeline.
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