Entertainment Tidbits

Apple TV will include every Major League Soccer match worldwide at no extra charge beginning in 2026. The change updates Apple’s 10-year agreement with MLS, first signed in 2022. Subscribers will be able to watch all regular-season games, the Leagues Cup, MLS All-Star Game, Campeones Cup, and playoffs as part of the $12.99 monthly subscription. (Story URL)

Nicolas Cage will star in Gambino, a new crime biopic directed by John Woo, marking their first collaboration since 1997’s Face/Off. Cage portrays a Sicilian-born butcher’s son who rose to power in New York’s underworld. After his death, a journalist investigates the man behind the legend. Fans are now speculating about a possible Face/Off sequel. (Story URL)

Netflix unveiled new games for smart TVs during its Netflix Game Night event in Los Angeles on Wednesday. The showcase featured upcoming titles and the debut of Best Guess Live, a weekday quiz show hosted by Hunter March and Howie Mandel that offers cash prizes. The expansion follows Netflix’s move to bring its mobile games to TV. (Story URL)

All seven seasons of AMC’s Emmy-winning drama Mad Men will stream on HBO Max in 4K beginning December 1st. The series, created by Matthew Weiner and starring Jon Hamm, originally aired from 2007 to 2015. HBO passed on the show, which AMC then picked up. It went on to win 16 Emmys, including four consecutive Outstanding Drama Series. (Story URL)

Ansel Elgort and Shirley MacLaine will co-star in the upcoming road trip comedy Lucy Boomer, directed by Howard Deutch (Pretty In Pink). Based on Russell Hill’s novel, the story follows Jack Ritchie (Elgort), a struggling writer who joins 93-year-old Lucy Boomer (MacLaine), on a cross-country journey. Filming begins in February in New Mexico. (Story URL)

A disturbance occurred during the funeral for Joshua Allen, the Season 4 winner of So You Think You Can Dance. Allen, 36, died after being struck by a train near his Texas home. Video from the funeral showed two women fighting near Allen’s casket. His father told TMZ that Allen’s mother allegedly attacked his girlfriend, who had permission to attend. (Story URL)

Zachery Ty Bryan, known for his role on Home Improvement, faces new assault allegations detailed in recently released court documents. Bryan allegedly punched and threatened to kill his then-girlfriend during a July 2025 argument. The woman told police she feared for her safety after Bryan allegedly yelled, “shut the f-ck up or I’m gonna shut you up.” (Story URL)

Sarah Jessica Parker will receive the 2026 Carol Burnett Award from the Golden Globes, recognizing her achievements in TV. She will be honored during the first “Golden Eve” primetime special, airing January 8th. The award has previously gone to Ellen DeGeneres, Norman Lear, and Ryan Murphy. Helen Mirren will receive the 2026 Cecil B. DeMille Award. (Story URL)