This week on “The Scene”: wedding rumors, superhero hype and a deeply personal role for Angelina Jolie.
Angelina Jolie takes on a deeply personal new role
Angelina Jolie returns to the big screen in Couture, a new film set during Paris Fashion Week.
Jolie plays film director Maxine Walker, who navigates life after a breast cancer diagnosis — a role that hits close to home following Jolie’s preventive double mastectomy in 2013.
Celebrity wedding buzz takes over Hollywood
Wedding season makes headlines in Hollywood.
Dua Lipa reportedly ties the knot with actor Callum Turner in London before celebrating with a lavish ceremony in Sicily.
Meanwhile, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce spark speculation after a permit for a large event near Madison Square Garden raises questions about whether wedding bells could be next for the couple.
Spider-Man swings back as fans debate viral movie merch
The press tour for Marvel’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day is officially underway, but it’s not just the movie generating buzz.
Fans online roast the film’s limited-edition popcorn bucket, with many criticizing its unusual design and questioning whether it can even hold enough popcorn.
Olivia Rodrigo launches first-ever music festival
Olivia Rodrigo enters the festival world with Daisy Chain Fields, her inaugural music festival featuring an all-women lineup.
Headliners include Chappell Roan, Stevie Nicks, Karen O and Sarah McLachlan, with proceeds supporting charities dedicated to women and girls.
Google and A24 explore AI in filmmaking
Google invests $75 million in an AI partnership with independent studio A24.
The collaboration aims to develop new tools for producing and distributing films while preserving filmmakers’ creative control.
