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This weekend, music enthusiasts can enjoy Jens Lekmans final US tour stop in New York, or listen to his personal album. Broadway fans can catch the revival of The Twenty-Fifth Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Entertainment Weeklys first-ever The Awardist Makers Issue highlights the unsung heroes of filmmaking. HBO Maxs new hockey romance series, Heated Rivalry, has viewers buzzing. Brazilian filmmaker Kleber Mendonça Filhos latest, The Secret Agent, offers a unique blend of crime and political commentary.

The Writers Guild of America, along with other industry groups, strongly opposes Netflixs potential acquisition of Warner Brothers Discoverys studios and streaming business. They argue that this $83 billion deal would lead to job losses, lower wages, higher prices for consumers, and reduced content variety. The Guild has a history of opposing media consolidation, citing concerns similar to those raised against the Comcast-NBCUniversal, Disney-Fox, and Warner Brothers-Discovery mergers. Netflix plans to maintain Warner Brothers current operations and keep HBO Max separate, but industry groups remain worried about the potential impact on jobs and the entertainment industry.

Golden from KPop Demon Hunters faces stiff competition from Sinners and Wicked: For Good for Oscar nominations. Pop stars like Miley Cyrus and Shakira, along with indie bands and opera stars, also have strong contenders. The Oscar shortlist will be announced on December 16th.

Lancômes Holiday Beauty Vault: A Stunning Deal on High-End Beauty Essentials This holiday season, Lancômes twelve-piece Holiday Beauty Vault, originally valued at over four hundred thirty-one dollars, is available for just one hundred nine dollars, a seventy-five percent discount. The set includes fan favorites like Monsieur Big mascara, juicy tubes, and Genifique serum, all packaged in a stylish pink cosmetics bag. The deal offers a rare opportunity to acquire high-end beauty essentials at an unbeatable price, with skincare staples and makeup must-haves included. Given the incredible savings and popularity of these products, this set is expected to sell out quickly.

Wicked Cinematographer Alice Brooks shares insights on filming the complex The Girl in the Bubble scene, where Ariana Grandes Glinda sings to herself in multiple mirrors. The team studied mirror scenes from other movies, used a forty-five-foot crane, and adjusted ceiling heights to create the illusion of a continuous shot. Visual effects supervisor Pablo Helman ensured perfect reflections using mathematics. The scene evolved over years, with the addition of a younger Glinda and color grading adjustments.

Malcolm in the Middle is making a comeback with a revival series, Malcolm in the Middle: Lifes Still Unfair, set to premiere in 2026 on Hulu and Disney Plus. The original cast, including Bryan Cranston, Jane Kaczmarek, and Frankie Muniz, will reprise their roles. New additions include Keeley Karsten, Kiana Madeira, and Vaughan Murrae. The story follows Malcolm, who has been avoiding his family, being pulled back into their chaos for his parents anniversary. Despite Erik Per Sullivans absence, the revival promises an exciting return for fans.

Tony-nominated playwright and actor Jeremy O. Harris, known for works like Slave Play and Zola, has been detained in Okinawa, Japan since November 16th, facing potential seven-year prison sentence for alleged MDMA possession.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is implementing cost-cutting measures, reducing expenses by over five percent, to ensure financial sustainability. The cuts primarily affect the Oscars broadcast and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. The museums earned revenue has declined each year since its opening in 2021, but a stabilization trend is emerging. The Academys main income source is its broadcast deal for the Academy Awards, which is expected to bring in $435 million over the next three years. The Academy is also working to reduce the cost of building the museum and has launched a $500 million fundraising campaign to expand its global reach.

The Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the final race of the 2025 Formula One season, is set to take place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The event, featuring stars like Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, and Lando Norris, will be broadcast live on ESPN and streamed on ESPN Unlimited. For cord-cutters, DirecTV, Hulu Plus Live TV, and FuboTV offer live TV streaming services carrying ESPN. F1 TV, a dedicated streaming service, provides all races, live leaderboards, real-time data, and pre and post-race analysis for as low as $3.49 a month.