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Latest reporting, briefings and public-interest updates from the entertainment desk.
British producer William Orbit, whose electronic production helped reshape Madonna’s 1998 album “Ray of Light” and whose credits also included Blur and All Saints, died at home on July 23, 2026. He was 69.
Disney said the sequel recorded 15.2 million global views across Disney+ and Hulu during its first five streaming days.
Grammy-winning producer and musician David “Z” Rivkin, known for his work with Prince and his role in shaping the Minneapolis sound, has died at 78.
Billy Luther and singer-songwriter Raye Zaragoza are developing a stage musical based on Luther’s 2007 documentary “Miss Navajo.”
Sony and Marvel’s ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ earned $355 million from 4,487 North American cinemas, the second-largest domestic opening weekend on record before inflation adjustments.
Vincent Pastore, best known for playing Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero in HBO’s “The Sopranos,” has died at age 80.
Singapore has barred Massive Attack from future performances after two members displayed a Palestinian flag during a concert, with the pair also banned from re-entering the country.
John Oliver has extended his HBO contract to continue hosting Last Week Tonight through the end of 2027.
