2026 AMAs performers, nominees and how to watch tonight
The 52nd AMAs air tonight on CBS from Las Vegas, hosted by Queen Latifah. Taylor Swift leads with 8 nominations; Pussycat Dolls reunite with Busta Rhymes.
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Ariana Grande teases Petal lead single ahead of May release
Ariana Grande’s ‘Petal’ lead single ‘Hate That I Made You Love Me’ drops 29 May 2026, co-produced with Max Martin and Ilya ahead of the July album.
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Scarlett Johansson and Rami Malek light up Cannes 2026
Scarlett Johansson and Rami Malek are in Palme d’Or competition at Cannes Film Festival 2026, running until 23 May with Park Chan-wook as jury president.
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Na Hong-jin confirms a Hope sequel is already in the works
Director Na Hong-jin confirmed at Cannes 2026 on 19 May that a sequel to alien creature feature ‘Hope’ is already written and ready to shoot.
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Hayden Panettiere memoir reveals grooming as a child star
Hayden Panettiere’s memoir “This Is Me: A Reckoning” is out today, revealing grooming, addiction and the heartbreak of giving up custody of her daughter.
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Luigi Mangione trial: gun and notebook allowed as evidence
A New York judge ruled the 3D-printed gun and notebook in Luigi Mangione’s backpack will be used as evidence at his September murder trial.
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Venezuela Fury’s wedding goes viral over Crocs shoe choice
Venezuela Fury, 16, married Noah Price on 16 May 2026, pairing a 50-foot wedding gown with white Crocs before police were called to the Fury reception.
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Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin announce first pregnancy at Cannes Film Festival
Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin are expecting their first baby, with Palvin showing off her bump at Cannes 2026 in a surprise red carpet announcement.
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Jamie Foxx, 58, is expecting his third child with girlfriend Alyce Huckstepp
Jamie Foxx, 58, is expecting his third child and first with girlfriend Alyce Huckstepp. The couple confirmed the news on 13 May 2026.
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Cannes Film Festival 2026 opens with Peter Jackson’s honorary Palme d’Or and Demi Moore in Jacquemus
The 79th Cannes Film Festival opened with Peter Jackson’s honorary Palme d’Or and Demi Moore on the red carpet. Here’s what happened opening night.
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Man who stole Beyoncé’s unreleased music gets two years in prison
Kelvin Evans has been sentenced to two years in prison for stealing unreleased Beyoncé music and show files from a dancer’s rental car in Atlanta.
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Britney Spears breaks silence after DUI and rehab: ‘all a blessing in disguise’
Britney Spears broke her silence after a DUI arrest and rehab stay, calling the experience a spiritual journey and a blessing in disguise on Instagram.
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The Bear is ending with season 5, and FX just set the final date
‘The Bear’ season 5 is the final season, premiering 25 June on FX and Hulu. South African viewers can stream on Disney+ from the same date.
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Martin Short breaks silence on daughter Katherine’s death, calls it ‘a nightmare for the family’
Martin Short broke his silence on daughter Katherine’s death in a new interview, calling the loss a nightmare and speaking about mental illness and grief.
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Janet Jackson reportedly dating Louis Farrakhan’s son Mustapha as engagement rumours swirl
Janet Jackson Mustapha Farrakhan dating reports are spreading, with engagement rumours emerging ahead of her 60th birthday. Here is what is known.
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Kevin Hart and Katt Williams end feud at Netflix roast as Dwayne Johnson crashes the party
Katt Williams and Kevin Hart ended their feud live at the Netflix roast on 10 May 2026. Dwayne Johnson also surprised the crowd with pyrotechnics.
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Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15 million after company used her face to sell TVs
Dua Lipa has sued Samsung for $15 million after the company used her image on TV packaging without permission. The lawsuit was filed 9 May 2026 in California.
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Roman Reigns retains, John Cena drops massive announcement at WWE Backlash 2026
WWE Backlash 2026 delivered big: Roman Reigns retained his World Heavyweight title against Jacob Fatu, and John Cena announced the brand-new John Cena Classic tournament.
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Cardi B wins contempt of court ruling against Tasha K over settlement breach
A judge found Tasha K in contempt of court for breaching her settlement with Cardi B. Here’s what happened in the latest Cardi B Tasha K court ruling in 2026.
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Outlander’s series finale is one week away after a devastating penultimate episode
The ‘Outlander’ series finale airs 15 May 2026, on Starz, one week after the penultimate episode killed off two major characters. Here’s what we know ahead of the ending.
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Kevin Hart to be roasted live on Netflix this Sunday — here’s what to know
The Kevin Hart Netflix roast 2026 airs live on May 10, hosted by Shane Gillis. SA viewers can stream it at 2 AM SAST. Here is everything you need to know.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce enjoy a London date night as wedding countdown begins
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were spotted leaving London’s Gymkhana restaurant hand-in-hand as wedding rumours swirl around a reported July 3 date.
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Tyla breaks silence on Rihanna ‘snub’ at Met Gala 2026
Tyla says she felt awkward approaching Rihanna at the 2026 Met Gala, shutting down the viral ‘snub’ narrative. Here’s what she said and what she wore.
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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle ‘It Ends With Us’ lawsuit two weeks before trial
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have settled their ‘It Ends With Us’ lawsuit two weeks before trial. Here’s what was agreed and what happens next for both.
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Devil May Cry season 2 arrives on Netflix on 12 May with Dante and Vergil’s war at the centre
‘Devil May Cry’ season 2 lands on Netflix on 12 May 2026, with Dante and Vergil’s rivalry at the centre of a darker, more personal follow-up season.
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Lord of the Flies lands on Netflix on Monday — here’s what to expect
Netflix’s ‘Lord of the Flies’ adaptation premieres May 4, 2026. Four episodes, first-time cast, filmed in Malaysia. Here’s what to expect.
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Zendaya won’t be at the 2026 Met Gala — and the internet has thoughts
Zendaya will skip the 2026 Met Gala due to her packed Euphoria and film schedule. Here’s who is attending and how to watch the red carpet live.
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Macaulay Culkin and their sons re-propose to Brenda Song
Brenda Song reveals Macaulay Culkin and their sons re-proposed to her in a sweet moment the actress described as slightly off-script.
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Kacey Musgraves and Miranda Lambert bury years-long feud on new duet ‘Horses and Divorces’
Kacey Musgraves and Miranda Lambert end years of conflict on ‘Horses and Divorces’, a duet from Musgraves’ new album Middle of Nowhere.
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Zayn Malik cancels US Konnakol tour dates after hospitalisation
Zayn Malik cancels all US Konnakol Tour dates after an April 2026 hospitalisation, cutting his planned 32-show run down to just nine dates.