British actress Prunella Scales, known for her role as Sybil in the sitcom "Fawlty Towers", has died at the age of 93. She lived with dementia and retired after almost 70 years on stage.
Mykhailo Poplavskyi stated that the Ukrainian language is the genetic code of the nation, uniting Ukrainians around the world. A festive and patriotic event "Language - the Code of the Nation" was held at the Kyiv University of Culture, dedicated to the Day of Ukrainian Writing and Language.
"White Lotus" star Sydney Sweeney has changed her image, debuting a new bob haircut at the premiere of the film "Christy," coinciding with rumors of her relationship with Scooter Braun. This transformation comes after the actress's broken engagement to Jonathan Davino.
October 27 marks International Teddy Bear Day and Ukrainian Written Language Day, and also commemorates the Venerable Nestor the Chronicler. World Day for Audiovisual Heritage is also celebrated on this day.
Bon Jovi is returning in 2026 with the Forever Tour, four years after Jon Bon Jovi's vocal cord surgery. The singer is also celebrating the birth of his granddaughter and a collaboration with Bruce Springsteen on a new album.
Austin Butler is in talks to play James "Sonny" Crockett in Universal's "Miami Vice" film. This character became famous thanks to Don Johnson in Michael Mann's 1980s series.
Norwegian King Harald joked about the Netflix film that tells the story of his daughter, who married an American "shaman. "
The 45-year-old reality TV star Kim Kardashian announced that she has been diagnosed with a brain aneurysm, which may have developed due to stress. Doctors warn that such cases are often asymptomatic but can be life-threatening.
David Ellison's Paramount Skydance is the leading contender to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, despite an initial offer being rejected. The potential deal could be worth up to $74 billion, making it the largest in the media industry in the last decade.
A University of California study found that Generation Z prefers true stories about friendship and platonic relationships over sexual content in films. Almost half of teenagers consider modern shows overly sexual, which coincides with a decrease in sexual activity among them.
Kim Kardashian celebrated her 45th birthday in London, changing into two revealing outfits: a sheer corset and a beaded mini-dress. Among the guests were Kate Moss, FKA Twigs, Sarah Paulson, Naomi Watts, and John Galliano.
During the trial of Andriy Bilous, the defense stated that the victim girls did not take into account acting training. The judge expressed regret over the absence of journalists at the hearing.
Actor Jacob Elordi, who plays Nate, hinted at the third season of "Euphoria. " He noted that he only knows his role in the season, as the information is strictly classified.
Warner Bros. Discovery, owner of HBO and CNN, announced it is exploring strategic alternatives to maximize value, which means looking for a buyer. The company has received unsolicited interest from several potential buyers for the entire company or its studio business.
Streaming service Netflix has ordered a drama series "Kennedy" about the life of the influential Kennedy family. Michael Fassbender will play Joseph Kennedy Sr. in the first season of eight episodes.
On October 21, the Verkhovna Rada will begin considering amendments to the draft law on the State Budget-2026, and on October 22, it is expected to adopt it as a basis. General fund revenues are projected at UAH 2.8 trillion, with a priority on defense and security.
Disney will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the USA with a large-scale celebration in 2026, including a 24/7 broadcast on Disney+, ABC, ESPN, and other platforms. The event will feature new attractions, television projects, and fireworks at Walt Disney World and Disneyland.
Scandalous newcomer of Kyiv "Dynamo" Vladyslav Blenutse received gratitude from the Command of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for supporting territorial defense. Earlier, the football player transferred 700 thousand hryvnias to the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
From November 6 to 12, 2025, London will host the International Film Festival "Women and the World", founded by Ukrainian women. The jury includes Oscar winner Peter Straughan and other prominent film figures.
In Turkey, the famous theater and television actor Arif Erkin Güzelbeyoğlu died at the age of 90. Ukrainian viewers remembered him for his role as Piri Mehmed Pasha in the series "Magnificent Century".
Renault revives the iconic R5 Turbo 3E, releasing an updated electric version. The new car has 555 hp and accelerates to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds.
The streaming service HBO Max officially launched in Ukraine on October 14, offering two tariffs: Standard (€7. 99/month) and Premium (€9.99/month). The platform provides access to content from HBO, Warner Bros., DC Studios, Max Originals, and Discovery with Ukrainian localization and dubbing.
The third season of the American political thriller "The Diplomat" will be released on Netflix on October 16. In the new season, Ambassador Kate Wyler will accuse Vice President Grace Penn of conspiracy and seek the vice presidency.
