Eddie Murphy will star in “The Chairman,” a drama series in the works at Peacock hailing from “Mad Men” creator Matthew Weiner. Murphy is slated to star in and executive produce the series, which is in development at the streamer. Plot details have yet to be announced The series will be produced by 101 Studios and Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, marking the first collaboration between NBCUniversal and 101 Studios since CEO David Glasser and 101 Studios kicked off their first-look film and TV deal at NBCUniversal in January. The project also marks the first collaboration with former Paramount Global co-CEO Chris McCarthy, who exited his post for a producing role at NBCUniversal with the aim of managing the company’s relationship with new recruit Taylor Sheridan. “The Chairman” marks Murphy’s first scripted TV role to date as well as his first television series regular role since NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” which he departed in 1984.  Elsewhere in TV, he executive produced Fox animated series “The PJ’s.” Murphy’s film credits include “Harlem Nights,” “Beverly Hills Cop,” “Dream Girls,” “The Nutty Professor,” “Coming 2 America,” “You People,” “Candy Cane Lane” and “The Pickup.” Weiner is a nine-time Emmy Award-winning writer, who…

The actor wore a Simone Rocha sheer gown, along with a matching ribbon in her almost knee-length hair, for a special event at the New York City Ballet.

Halle Berry is firing back at her ex-husband Olivier Martinez after he accused her of abusing their 12-year-old son, and filed for a restraining order … and she’s raising Olivier’s own history of violence. Halle’s attorney Marina Beck tells TMZ…

Miranda Lambert is clearing the air — and setting the record straight — after her alleged bar fight with Chad Kroeger more than a decade ago. Lambert, 42, broke down exactly what happened between her and the Nickelback frontman, 51, in 2010 during the Thursday, October 1, episode of The New York Times’ “Popcast” podcast. “True or false: you hit Chad Kroeger in the face,” podcast cohost Joe Coscarelli asked the “Bluebird” singer on the show. Lambert — who was sipping on her “charm juice” a.k.a Tito’s vodka and soda — admitted she was “nervous” to answer, but ultimately spoke her truth. Miranda Lambert’s Ups and Downs: Blake Divorce, Fan Selfie Drama, More “I threw moonshine on his face,” she confessed. “I did do that.” The country singer admitted that after she tossed her drink on Kroeger, his hair was “wrecked.” “It was just a late night, and no one was in their best state,” Lambert explained. Kacey Musgraves Says She and Miranda Lambert ‘Aired Out’ Feud on New Song When asked whether her actions were “playful and mischievous,” Lambert hinted there was more to the drama than a joke. “I don’t know if we’re fine now — but I…

“I never would have wanted to make a film of this.” In the foreword for author John Steinbeck‘s seminal, towering 1952 novel “East of Eden,” the author dedicates the book to his longtime editor and publisher, Pascal Covici. In it, he describes “East of Eden” as a box. “Nearly everything is in it, and it is not full,” he writes. That proves to be an understatement over the 600+ pages that follow, in which Steinbeck crafts a multigenerational story about sin, free will, Manifest Destiny and America itself. It is a book big enough to contain plainly stated Biblical parallels in one hand, and personal, deeply intimate stories from its author’s own life in the other. It has only been adapted for the screen twice before. Most recently in 1981 as an ABC miniseries starring Karen Allen, Jane Seymour, Hart Bochner and others. 26 years before that, James Dean starred in a 1955 adaptation that brings the book’s final part to life as a kind of coming-of-age story. That film was directed by Elia Kazan, the grandfather of Zoe Kazan, who created, wrote, executive produced and co-showran Netflix’s lush new, seven-part adaptation of “East of Eden.” Kazan spent years thinking…

While Hollywood is bracing for a bloodbath when Paramount closes its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, the company’s biggest backer said those fears are overblown. “The notion that $6 billion of cost-related synergies means the firing of all these people is just completely antiquated,” Gerry Cardinale, founder of RedBird Capital Partners and a major shareholder in the combined company, said during the Bloomberg Screentime conference on Thursday. Cardinale, who first backed David Ellison at Skydance and helped push through the acquisition of Paramount, said a majority of the projected merger cost savings would come through non-labor means. He cited the unification of the tech stack that the different platforms live on, as well as selling real estate, as other ways to cut costs. His appearance at the event comes a day after a judge signed off on a settlement between Paramount and a dozen state attorneys general that essentially sealed what had been a contentious deal, which is projected to close on Oct. 6. Cardinale said he believed the combined companies represent a growth investment, and to give it a couple of quarters before things normalize and you start to see its potential trajectory. While he said there would be…

50 Cent said he has ‘new beef’ with Verizon CEO Dan Schulman after the company dropped STARZ, leaving fans without access to his hit series ‘Power.’

Nike shares fell another 6% after the company reported a 5% revenue dip in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, missing expectations. Nike introduced a new program, Pace, which will involve layoffs.

The family is mourning the loss of Fiona, whom they said was “smart, creative and loved to dance.”

Get a rundown of Us‘ top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on October 1, 2026. Here are the key takeaways: • Law enforcement responded to Hayden Panettiere‘s West Hollywood apartment for a welfare check on August 9, one week before the Nashville star was found dead in a South Carolina Airbnb. A source told Us the actress “had become unresponsive to many people in her circle” in the days before her August 16 death. • Brittany Cartwright showed off a 20-pound weight loss in a lace lingerie-inspired bikini on Instagram on September 30. The Valley star has credited GLP-1 medication from Fridays and an October mommy makeover for her transformation, writing that she “finally got my sparkle back.” • Mario Lopez weighed in on former Saved by the Bell costar Tiffani Thiessen‘s claim that residual checks from the NBC sitcom have “dried up.” Lopez shared Thiessen’s Page Six quotes on X on September 30, adding simply, “Real talk.” Edited by Samantha Benitz. Story produced with AI assistance

See all the fashion moments from the New York City Ballet 2026 Fall Fashion Gala red carpet.

Marsha Blackburn wants Tennessee to bring back the electric chair after Christa Pike survived two doses of a lethal drug in a botched execution.

A European art dealer goes on the run from seven ruthless assassins, whose assignment to take her out may or may not be connected to her checkered past as a high-flying drug dealer.

If your home is still caught in a sea of Millennial gray, Jonathan Adler would like a word. For years, millennial decorating was practically synonymous with neutral everything: gray floors, beige…

Jake and Romy Reiner teamed with their aunt, Martine Singer, president and CEO of Children’s Institute, to create in the inaugural award. “Our parents taught us what it means to be good, decent human beings. And they didn’t just talk about it; they led by example,” said Jake.

NFL star Matthew Stafford revealed what it was like to have a surprise cameo in Taylor Swift’s music video for ‘Patient Zero.’

In the Braxton family, when one person’s heart breaks, loved ones swoop in and try to piece it back together. But all of their hearts are especially heavy now, as Trina Braxton, the fifth of…

Authorities are investigating an apparent murder-suicide at a Florida home, where they believe a man fatally shot his wife before he died. The suspected murder-suicide appeared to be planned, according to Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly. Detectives found a note that mentioned the alleged sinister plan during a search of the man’s car. The sheriff’s office said in a Thursday, October 1, news release that deputies responded to a Palm Coast home the night before just after 10 p.m. following multiple 911 calls reporting a shooting that evening. Within five minutes of the first 911 call, deputies discovered a man identified as Rakim-Shakur Brooks dead with what appeared to be a self-inflicted injury inside the home’s garage, according to the agency. Estranged Husband Allegedly Killed Wife in Murder-Suicide While Kids Were Home Deputies also found Brooks’ wife, Dawn Estrella, dead inside a bedroom. She had been shot several times, the sheriff’s office said. After deputies initiated life-saving measures, Flagler County Fire Rescue personnel declared Estrella, 47, dead at the scene, according to authorities. “Deputies also located two other individuals unharmed inside the home,” the sheriff’s office said. One of the two individuals who are considered witnesses in the investigation told…

Authorities are investigating an apparent murder-suicide at a Florida home, where they believe a man fatally shot his wife before he died. The suspected murder-suicide appeared to be planned, according to Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly. Detectives found a note that mentioned the alleged sinister plan during a search of the man’s car. The sheriff’s office said in a Thursday, October 1, news release that deputies responded to a Palm Coast home the night before just after 10 p.m. following multiple 911 calls reporting a shooting that evening. Within five minutes of the first 911 call, deputies discovered a man identified as Rakim-Shakur Brooks dead with what appeared to be a self-inflicted injury inside the home’s garage, according to the agency. Estranged Husband Allegedly Killed Wife in Murder-Suicide While Kids Were Home Deputies also found Brooks’ wife, Dawn Estrella, dead inside a bedroom. She had been shot several times, the sheriff’s office said. After deputies initiated life-saving measures, Flagler County Fire Rescue personnel declared Estrella, 47, dead at the scene, according to authorities. “Deputies also located two other individuals unharmed inside the home,” the sheriff’s office said. One of the two individuals who are considered witnesses in the investigation told…

Baggy jeans have had a very good run, but Kate Moss just reminded Us that there’s something undeniably chic about sleek denim. Straight-leg jeans are cleaner, more classic and ridiculously easy to dress up, making them the kind of anti-trend trend that feels especially at home in a rich mom fall wardrobe. Consider us officially ready to give our oversized denim a day off. Moss was recently spotted wearing dark-wash straight-leg jeans with black pointed-toe pumps, a crisp striped button-down, a beige trench coat and a burgundy shoulder bag. The streamlined denim gave the entire outfit a sophisticated finish, especially compared to the slouchier, puddle-hem styles that have dominated lately. While we couldn’t confirm her exact pair, we found a similar $37 version on Amazon. See it! Get the Sidefeel High Waisted Raw Hem Straight Leg Jeans for $37 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change. The Sidefeel High Waisted Raw Hem Straight Leg Jeans have the same dark wash and sleek silhouette that made Moss’ pair stand out. They feature a flattering high rise, straight legs, two-button fly and raw hems, plus a soft, stretchy cotton-blend fabric that makes the polished style…

Philipps revealed in August that she had been diagnosed with a rare malignant brain tumor and had undergone two surgeries.

An 18-year-old student at Benjamin Franklin High School in Los Angeles was brutally beaten up by another classmate before he jumped to his death from a four-story building, and the horrific incident was captured on camera. Footage of the incident that took place on Wednesday, September 30, showed the now-deceased student being verbally and physically assaulted by a classmate. An elderly teacher tried to intervene by separating the two, but the attacker managed to punch the victim until he was on the ground. As the victim later got back on his feet, the attacker was heard saying, “Run, n***a — run.” The student who was attacked then ran through an outdoor hallway as the student who punched him followed behind. The victim then jumped over the balcony’s railing and fell four stories to his death. Slain Illinois Highschooler, 17, Was Victim of Bullying, Girlfriend Claims Several students were left in shock as people were heard shouting, “Oh my God!” in the video. The camera then briefly showed the deceased student lying motionless on the ground. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that the student’s fatal fall was reported around 1 p.m. on September 30. The names of the victim and…

‘Rich Kids of Beverly Hills’ and ‘Bling Empire’ alum is ready for her close-up again, this time as a mom! Only ET was invited behind the scenes of her maternity shoot to announce her pregnancy, her first child with husband of nearly a year, Brandon Yankowitz. The couple is letting fans into their lives via a new docuseries, ‘Dorothy’s I Do,’ recapping their Italian nuptials, now streaming on Dorothy’s YouTube channel @DorothyWang. New episodes of drop on Sunday, Oct. 4, with the finale airing on the couple’s wedding anniversary, Oct. 11. More from Entertainment Tonight: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtXPiqI2cLorKaPrfpKc4g?sub_confirmation=1 Exclusives from #EntertainmentTonight : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQwITQ__CeH2Y_7g2xeiNDa0vQsROQQgv

Dorothy Wang is ready for her close-up as she enters her most exciting chapter yet — motherhood! ✨The reality star reveals she’s expecting her first child with husband Brandon Yankowitz. 👶 The ‘Rich Kids of Beverly Hills’ and ‘Bling Empire’ alum, who gave ET an exclusive look at her maternity shoot, shares her hopes for parenthood while dishing on her reality TV return in ‘Dorothy’s I Do,’ now streaming on her YouTube channel.

The actor talks to Vogue about revisiting some of her most memorable roles with “Long Day’s Journey Into Night” and “American Horror Story.”

Gillio Lopes — one of the 7 Chi Phi brothers named in Jane Doe’s explosive lawsuit — got into a heated confrontation with a female student on the Cornell campus, and his attorney tells TMZ … Doe’s lawyer is to blame. Check out the clip going…

MTV VMAs producer Van Toffler shared insight into creating the Artist Director Award that Taylor Swift took home at the Sept. 27 ceremony.

Think of Venus retrograde, which runs from October 3 to November 13, as a steamy, scandalous romance novel that fuels our passions and liaisons. Read on for our astrologer’s full breakdown by zodiac sign of what the Venus retrograde 2026 signifies.

Jenna Dewan’s troupe is fiercely cheering her on. Amid criticism that the Step Up actress entered season 35 of Dancing With the Stars with an unfair advantage—thanks to her decades of prior dance…