Netflix announces 'Squid Game' reality show with $4.56 million prize

"Squid Game: The Challenge" will feature 456 real-life players competing in "Squid Game"-inspired games. Casting for the show is now open.

Hip hop history in photos on display in Newark

Photojournalist Ernie Paniccioli has been chronicling hip hop since the 1970s. Some of his work — including images of Queen Latifah, LL Cool J, Flavor Flav, Salt-N-Pepa, and Biggie — is on display at the Grammy Museum Experience Prudential Center in Newark.

BTS hiatus 2022: K-pop superstars announce break to work on solo projects

The group made the announcement in Korean, and the word “hiatus” was used on English subtitles - but the company behind the group promises they'll still be making music.

Tubi and Lionsgate strike deal to bring 200 fan-favorite movies to free streaming

Great news for people who like free movies: Tubi is about to get a whole lot more of them! FOX Entertainment’s free ad-supported streaming service just announced it has entered an exclusive multi-year slate deal with the entertainment company Lionsgate. Not only will Tubi add 200 Lionsgate fan-favorite titles to its massive catalogue, it will also become the premiere free-streaming home to 30 new feature films.

Metropolitan Opera sales down, no COVID cancellations

The Metropolitan Opera sold 56% of ticket dollar capacity this season as it returned from a 1-1/2-year absence.

John Cena surprises teen fan who fled Ukraine with his mom

“I think Misha and his mom are two great examples of how persistence can lead to joy even in the toughest of times,” the WWE wrestler said.

Mick Jagger has COVID, Rolling Stones cancel show

The Rolling Stones have canceled their concert in Amsterdam, just hours before it was due to start after lead singer Mick Jagger tested positive for COVID-19.

Now streaming: ‘The Worst Person in the World’ might be the best movie of the year

Do we ever stop coming of age? That’s the question that implicitly sits at the heart of director Joachim Trier’s exceptional romantic dramedy, “The Worst Person in the World” — Norway’s official entry for Best International Feature Film at the 2022 Academy Awards and an early contender for best film of the year. FOX film critic Caroline Siede reviews the film, which is now streaming on Hulu.

United Arab Emirates bans Pixar's 'Lightyear' from showing in theaters

A social media campaign with the Arabic hashtag “Ban Showing Lightyear in the Emirates” circulated online, and users commented that showing a lesbian couple on screen in the animated film is against their culture and religion.

Rapper Roddy Ricch arrested on weapons charge in NYC

Los Angeles rapper Roddy Ricch was arrested in Queens on gun possession charges, but the charges were apparently dropped on Sunday.

What to watch this weekend: Escape ‘Jurassic World Dominion,’ flee to ‘Fire Island’

The "Jurassic" franchise comes to an end, "SNL" star Bowen Yang feels his Jane Austen fantasy, Viggo Mortensen spontaneously grows organs and Tom Cruise is still zipping around in his fancy jet: Here’s our take on what’s new, free, fun or all of the above in the world of movies.

New artistic director of New York Theatre Ballet grew up homeless

Steven Melendez, 36, was recently named Artistic Director of the New York Theatre Ballet. He is only the second person to hold that title in the company's 44-year history.