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Updates on Robert Pattinson, Coachella 2025, Cher, Playboi Carti and Zero Day.

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Robert Pattinson joins the cast for Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film.

Hollywood star, Robert Pattinson is set to reunite with Christopher Nolan for the director’s upcoming film, scheduled for release on July 17, 2026. The untitled project will feature Matt Damon in the lead role, joined by Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, and Lupita Nyong’o. Damon, who played General Leslie Groves in Nolan’s Oppenheimer, will work with the director again, while Pattinson returns after starring in Nolan’s 2020 thriller Tenet. Details about the plot remain under wraps, but production is expected to start in early 2025. Universal Pictures will distribute the film, with Nolan writing and directing. Pattinson will also reprise his role as Batman in The Batman 2, slated for an October 2, 2026, release after a delay earlier this year. With these two major projects, 2026 is shaping up to be a busy year for the actor.

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Coachella announce the performers for its highly anticipated 2025 festival.

The 2025 Coachella festival will feature Green Day, Post Malone, and Lady Gaga as its headliners, with the event set to take place over two weekends, April 11-13 and April 18-20, at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. Travis Scott is also confirmed to perform, unveiling “an entirely new era of music” as part of a feature titled “Travis Scott designs the desert.” Lady Gaga will headline Friday, joined by Missy Elliott, FKA twigs, GloRilla, The Prodigy, Tyla, Yeat, Three 6 Mafia, and Benson Boone. Green Day leads Saturday’s lineup, which includes Charli XCX, Clairo, Japanese Breakfast, Keinemusik, Beth Gibbons, and The Dare. Post Malone will close out the festival both Sundays, supported by Megan Thee Stallion, Basement Jaxx, Rema, and Shaboozey. The festival promises an eclectic mix of performances across its two weekends.

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Cher reveals that she is currently working on her 28th studio album.

American singer and TV personality, Cher has teased that a new album is on the way. While promoting her two-part memoir on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the 78-year-old music icon revealed she is “about to” release new material. This follows her first album of original songs in a decade, released last year, and her Forever greatest hits album in September. The acclaimed goddess of Pop, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in October, is also reportedly in talks to headline Glastonbury’s coveted Sunday legends slot in 2025. A source described her as “the legend of all pop music legends,” noting discussions are underway for the performance. While the singer hasn’t toured the UK since 2019, she may play a few select shows next year. Despite her long career, Cher remains active, admitting she never imagined still working at her age.

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Playboi Carti previews a new song produced by Kanye West on Instagram.

Moments after confirming that Kanye West will be producing his elusive album I AM MUSIC at a recent Las Vegas appearance, Playboi Carti has recently teased fans with a 28-second snippet from his highly anticipated album, I AM MUSIC, via Instagram. The track, produced by Kanye West, features booming bass and a soulful beat that some say leans more towards Drake’s style than Kanye’s. In the snippet, Carti is seen in high-energy mode, but Kanye is notably absent from the preview. Carti’s cryptic Instagram posts have further fueled speculation about the album’s release, leaving fans eager for updates. With this snippet, Carti has added even more excitement to what is already one of the year’s most awaited projects. While some remain skeptical about its arrival, many fans are thrilled to see Kanye contributing to the production, hinting at something major on the horizon.

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First look at Netflix’s upcoming political thriller series, Zero Day.

Robert De Niro is set to make his television debut in Netflix’s political thriller Zero Day, set to premiere on February 20, 2025. The series follows George Mullen, played by De Niro, a former U.S. president called out of retirement to lead a “Zero Day Commission” investigating a devastating global cyber attack. As chaos spreads and personal ambitions threaten the nation’s safety, Mullen must risk everything to protect the country. The star-studded cast includes Angela Bassett as President Mitchell, Jesse Plemons as Roger Carlson, and Lizzy Caplan, Joan Allen, Connie Britton, Dan Stevens, and Matthew Modine in key roles. The six-episode limited series is created by Eric Newman and Noah Oppenheim, with Lesli Linka Glatter directing all episodes. Bill Camp, Gaby Hoffmann, Clark Gregg, and McKinley Belcher III will appear as guest stars. Zero Day promises to be a thrilling, high-stakes drama with a powerful ensemble.

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