Peacock unveils the full trailer for “Crystal Lake,” a “Friday the 13th” prequel series that arrives October 15. The A24 production stars Linda Cardellini as Pamela Voorhees and shifts the franchise back to events before the original film, leaning into grief, menace and the mystery surrounding her son Jason.

Peter Farrelly’s “I Play Rocky” makes its Toronto International Film Festival debut with mixed-to-positive early reactions. The film dramatizes the making of 1976’s “Rocky” and Sylvester Stallone’s struggle to get it made, with Anthony Ippolito drawing notice for a performance that closely channels Stallone’s look and energy.

Diljit Dosanjh announces a November 21, 2026 concert in Ahmedabad at Narendra Modi Stadium, extending his Aura World Tour. He reveals the date during his Wembley Stadium show in London, itself a landmark performance that underscores his expanding international profile as a Punjabi singer and actor.

Brazil is drawing stronger international cultural attention as celebrities, tourists and global audiences embrace its music, style and broader cultural exports. The surge in visibility reflects how entertainment and travel increasingly reinforce each other, turning the country into a bigger presence in the global pop-cultural conversation.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says the death of her 21-month-old son has changed her relationship with Nigeria so profoundly that she no longer wants to return. The author describes the loss as altering feelings about a country she has long treated as central to her identity and literary work.