American actor, musician and frontman of Thirty Seconds to Mars
Toy Story 5 has opened to record franchise returns, grossing roughly $312m worldwide and dominating ticket sales. Low‑budget horror films made by online creators — notably Obsession, Backrooms and Iron Lung — have posted surprise gains. By contrast, DCilms' Supergirl has underperformed, opening far below studio expectations and drawing poor reviews.
A slate of reviews and box-office numbers show Supergirl has opened modestly, prompting DC Studios to reassess momentum and direction for its evolving DC Universe. Critics highlight pacing and tonal decisions, while Milly Alcock’s performance is noted as a potential future asset.
Two climbers have been arrested after scaling the Empire State Building’s 1,454-foot antenna in a bid to propose marriage amid a banner promoting world peace. The event is ongoing in the sense that police are handling the aftermath and investigations are continuing.
Two Russian nationals, Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus, who appear in Netflix’s Skywalkers: A Love Story, have been charged after ascending the Empire State Building’s antenna and staging a marriage proposal with a banner reading, “When the power of love beats the love of power the world knows peace.” They were intercepted by NYPD; authorities say the climb was unauthorized and dangerous. The incident follows a media-filled ascent and social-media posts by the couple.
The BBC documentary Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret presents allegations of sexual misconduct involving the actor dating back to 2002–2016. Four women accuse him of sexual assault, statutory rape, grooming and threats, while others corroborate concerns raised by staff at his band. Leto denies the allegations.
David Robert Mitchell has released The End of Oak Street, a 1982‑set sci‑fi horror that transports a suburban neighbourhood into a dinosaur‑infested prehistoric landscape. Critics have praised Anne Hathaway’s performance and the film’s technical craft, but they have criticised its uneven tone, derivative Spielberg pastiche and an undercutting finale. Reviews started publishing 12 August 2026.