Taylor Swift in cinemas, Cardi B's world record, and Olivia Rodrigo against censorship

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ to hit theaters

Taylor Swift is heading back to the big screen, and this time she is inviting fans to join her for the ultimate album launch experience.

To mark the release of her highly anticipated record The Life of a Showgirl, the global superstar is hosting a special “release party” in movie theaters. The 89-minute film, titled Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl, will premiere on October 3, the same day the album becomes available.

The event will run from Friday through Sunday at all 50 AMC Theatres nationwide, with additional screenings at thousands of other theaters across North America, including Cinemark and Regal locations.

Fans can expect an exclusive first look at the music video for her new single The Fate of Ophelia, behind-the-scenes footage, detailed commentary on the making of the album, and brand new lyric videos for every track.

“Looks like it’s time to brush off that Eras Tour outfit or orange cardigan,” Swift wrote on Instagram. “Tickets are on sale now. Dancing is optional but very much encouraged.”

Tickets are limited and available now at releasepartyofashowgirl.com.

Octavia Spencer and Jessica Chastain reunite for a new holiday movie

Octavia Spencer and Jessica Chastain are teaming up once again, and this time they are bringing the holiday cheer. The Help co-stars are reuniting for a new holiday comedy titled Deck The Y’alls.

The movie centers on Rachel Stein, played by Jessica Chastain, a New York baker who heads to Charleston, South Carolina, to spend Christmas with her boyfriend’s family. What should be a cozy holiday quickly turns chaotic when Rachel finds herself butting heads with Gladys Gibbes, her boyfriend’s overprotective mother, played by Octavia Spencer–who just happens to be a celebrity chef.

The script was penned by Girls Trip writer Tracy Oliver along with Stefanie Williams. Production will be handled by Sandbox Studios, Spencer’s ORIT Entertainment, Chastain’s Freckle Films, and Sony Music Vision. 

Cardi B sets a new Guinness World Record

Cardi B is officially in the record books–and this time, it has nothing to do with music charts.

The Grammy-winning rapper just smashed a world record for the most deliveries made by drones in a single hour. Teaming up with Wing and Walmart, Cardi pulled off the feat by sending out 176 copies of her latest album, Am I the Drama?, to fans in the Dallas–Fort Worth area.

Guinness World Records confirmed the milestone on X. “Most deliveries by UAV drones in one hour: 176, by @iamcardib @AtlanticRecords @Wing & @Walmart at multiple locations today across the Dallas-Fort Worth region, Texas, USA,” read their tweet.

Olivia Rodrigo speaks up against Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension

Following the abrupt cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel Live! by ABC, Olivia Rodrigo took to social media to voice her support for Jimmy Kimmel and call out what she sees as an attack on free expression.

The pop star reposted SAG-AFTRA’s official statement condemning the decision to pull the late-night show off the air. Rodrigo then shared her own thoughts in the caption, writing, “[I am] so upset over this blatant censorship and abuse of power. I stand with Jimmy Kimmel and I stand for freedom of speech.”

Rodrigo is far from alone in her stance. Several other celebrities including Stephen Colbert, Seth Meyers, Jimmy Fallon, Jon Stewart, and Bill Maher have all publicly defended Kimmel in the wake of the show’s suspension.

ICYMI:

• A’ja Wilson just made WNBA history. The Las Vegas Aces star has officially been named the 2025 WNBA Most Valuable Player, making her the first player ever to win four MVP awards.

• Doja Cat has officially revealed the tracklist for her upcoming album Vie, which is set to drop next Friday.

• British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the UK has officially recognized the state of Palestine. In a video statement shared on X, Starmer explained the move, saying, “In the face of the growing horror in the Middle East we are acting to keep alive the possibility of peace and a two-state solution.”

• Jimmy Kimmel may be headed back to late night sooner than fans expected. Reports say that Kimmel and Disney are in active talks to strike a deal that would bring Jimmy Kimmel Live back to ABC.

— Bea Bertuldo

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