PULP Magazine (2026)

29/12/2025

Beyoncé has officially reached billionaire status. She joins Jay-Z, Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen, and Rihanna as just the fifth musician to ever do so.

As of December 2025, Forbes estimates her net worth at $1 billion, up from $800 million two years earlier. The increase is attributed to her pivot to country music, which opened new commercial opportunities with Levi’s, a $50 million Christmas NFL halftime performance, and the highest-grossing concert tour of 2025.

The Cowboy Carter Tour alone reportedly grossed over $400 million in ticket sales and $50 million in merchandise. Combined with an estimated $10 million from Levi’s commercials, Beyoncé earned around $148 million in 2025 before taxes.

Her billionaire status is also rooted in long-term control of her career. Since founding Parkwood Entertainment in 2010, Beyoncé has managed nearly every aspect of her work from music and film production to touring which has allowed her to retain a larger share of revenue.

“When I decided to manage myself, it was important that I didn’t go to some big management company,” she said in a 2013 interview. “I felt like I wanted to follow the footsteps of Madonna and be a powerhouse…you do it yourself.”

29/12/2025

Stranger Things fans have pushed Season 5 to its lowest audience score yet, with Episode 7, “The Bridge,” becoming the worst-rated episode of the entire series.

After Volume 2 dropped, online reaction took a turn, especially surrounding Episode 7. With only the finale left, many viewers say the season’s trajectory feels familiar and compare it to shows that have disappointed right at the end.

The ratings reflect that frustration. Season 5 currently holds a 66% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, a major drop from earlier seasons that maintained scores in the high 80s and 90s. On IMDB, Episode 7 sits at a 5.4 out of 10, the lowest score the series has ever received, and it continues to fall.

Much of the backlash centers on the scene in which Will comes out to his friends. Some viewers felt the moment was misplaced given the high-stakes, end-of-the-world circumstances unfolding around them.

Others were more critical, arguing the scene didn’t reflect the realities of the 1980s and felt overly simplified. There were also complaints about the writing and performances, with some fans saying the moment failed to land with the emotional weight they expected.

17/12/2025

Kai Cenat turns 24 today and took the opportunity to open up about his mental health battles, while encouraging fans to address these issues when they arise.

In a video shared on Tuesday, he revealed he’s been struggling with mental health over the past few months. He also mentioned that his Instagram account will soon be set to private.

“I felt like it was the perfect day to be transparent and honest with you guys,” Kai said. “A few days ago, I spread awareness on mental health and how important it is to take care of yourself. Honestly, for the past few months, I’ve been struggling with mental health out of self-doubt and fright of pursuing goals that I really wanna achieve.”

He continued, “The reason I’ve really been in my head is because I just want to do more. I’ve come to realize that I’m a true creator, and I’m very passionate about creating and I have other goals and things that I just want to achieve and do more of.”

He closed by saying that “it’s been getting better” in his own mental health journey.

Kai has previously used his platform to stress the importance of mental health, including during a 2025 Streamer Awards speech. He credited anime titles like Death Note with helping him “find happiness” during this period of his life.

17/12/2025

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the shortlists for 12 categories at the 98th Academy Awards, including Animated Short Film, Casting, Cinematography, Documentary Feature, and International Feature Film. These lists highlight the films moving forward in the awards process.

In the Animated Short Film category, 15 films will advance from a pool of 113, with Academy members required to meet a minimum viewing requirement to vote. In Casting, 10 films were selected, and members will view excerpts and interviews with casting directors before voting.

Cinematography, Documentary Feature, and Documentary Short Film each feature multiple films advancing, with voting conducted by branch members to determine the nominees. In International Feature Film, 15 films from 86 countries were shortlisted, giving voters a diverse selection from around the world.

Other categories including Live Action Short Film, Makeup and Hairstyling, Original Score, Original Song, Sound, and Visual Effects also revealed their shortlists. Members in these branches will review excerpts, interviews, or scores before casting votes to finalize nominations.

Nominations for the 98th Academy Awards will be announced on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Twenty-four categories will be awarded during the Oscars ceremony, which will air live on ABC on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.

16/12/2025

Nick Reiner, the son of actor and director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, has been charged with murder in the stabbing deaths of his parents. Prosecutors said the case could carry a potential sentence of life in prison without parole or the death penalty.

Rob and Michele were found stabbed to death in their Los Angeles home on Sunday. Police confirmed the couple was discovered in the master bedroom of their Brentwood residence by their daughter, Romy.

Nick was arrested without incident and is currently being held without bail. His attorney said he was not medically cleared to appear in court, describing the delay as “procedural.”

Nick Reiner has previously spoken about his long-running struggles with addiction, which began during his teenage years and led to repeated stays in rehab. Those experiences later inspired the 2016 film “Being Charlie”, which he co-wrote and his father directed.

15/12/2025

On Friday, Tyler, the Creator returned to Hawthorne High School, where he once attended as a student, to surprise the graduating senior class.

Students were gathered for what was presented as a school spirit rally when he appeared on stage. Loud cheers began and phones held high across the auditorium. He spoke about his time at the school and reflected on growing up in the area.

“Being from this city man, it’s kind of like a weird place…I always would tell myself, ‘One day I’m really going to make it out of this place and make something of myself,’” he said.

The event was hosted with Apple Music, which recently named the 34-year-old rapper its artist of the year. After he finished his speech, Tyler gifted students iPad Pros.

Tyler attended Hawthorne High School during his freshman and sophomore years before later forming the hip-hop group Odd Future. Today, he’s one of music’s biggest names.

15/12/2025

Stranger Things is giving fans a first look at Volume 2 of its final season. On Monday, Netflix released the trailer for the next batch of episodes, scheduled to arrive on December 25.

The trailer, set to Diana Ross’ 1980 hit “Upside Down,” follows the characters in Hawkins, Indiana, as Will Byers warns that he and his friends “never stood a chance,” while the group navigates the dangerous abyss together.

“This whole time, everything we ever assumed about the upside down has been dead wrong,” says Dustin Henderson, as viewers see shootings, explosions, and Eleven using her powers. The crew stresses they “need to be a team” to survive.

At the end of the trailer, Vecna declares, “It is time for a new world.” Volume 2 will include three episodes with the finale arriving on New Year’s Eve, alongside a theatrical release.

15/12/2025

Actor and director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead Sunday at their Los Angeles home. Authorities say the deaths are being investigated as homicides. Reiner was 78.

Details surrounding how the couple died remain unclear. The Los Angeles Police Department said it is investigating an “apparent homicide” after two bodies were discovered at a residence in West Los Angeles.

According to multiple sources who spoke with family members, the couple was killed by their son, Nick, though police have not confirmed this account. Police said Nick, 32, is alive and being questioned, and no arrests have been made.

Reiner was a director, producer, and actor whose career shaped decades of Hollywood, beginning with his role as Mike on “All in the Family.” He later directed beloved films including “This Is Spinal Tap,” “Stand by Me,” “The Princess Bride,” “When Harry Met Sally…” “Misery,” and “A Few Good Men.”

Reiner met Michele, a photographer, while directing “When Harry Met Sally…,” and the two married in 1989. He continued directing throughout their more than 35-year marriage, with later projects including “The American President,” “The Bucket List,” and “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues.”

05/12/2025

Avengers: Endgame is coming back to theaters on September 25, 2026, giving fans another chance to see what remains the second-highest grossing film of all time. The studio has not yet confirmed how long the re-release will run.

The 2019 blockbuster originally broke records with a $1.2 billion global opening weekend and ultimately pulled in $2.799 billion worldwide. This re-release arrives just months before Avengers: Doomsday, which hits theaters on December 18, 2026. Doomsday reunites the Russo brothers with Robert Downey Jr., who returns to the MCU as Doctor Doom.

05/12/2025

Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery have formally announced an $83 billion deal that would bring Warner Bros. studios, HBO, and HBO Max under Netflix’s umbrella. The companies say the merger will create a larger, more competitive entertainment platform once regulators sign off.

After the announcement, the Writers Guild of America East and West, led by President Christopher Nolan, issued a joint statement urging U.S. regulators that the potential sale “must be blocked.”

“The world’s largest streaming company swallowing one of its biggest competitors is what antitrust laws were designed to prevent,” the statement read. “The outcome would eliminate jobs, push down wages, worsen conditions for all entertainment workers, raise prices for consumers, and reduce the volume and diversity of content for all viewers. This merger must be blocked.”

Movie lovers worry the merger could limit independent films, reduce competition, and reduce the quality of content. Concerns also include shrinking theatrical windows and higher subscription costs if Netflix bundles Warner Bros. and HBO content.

“This deal is pro-consumer, pro-innovation, pro-worker, it’s pro-creator, it’s pro-growth,” Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos told investors.

Regulators are expected to scrutinize the deal for months, and any legal challenge could delay approval until 2027. If approved, Netflix says Warner Bros.’ theatrical releases will continue, HBO Max will remain a separate service at first, and select HBO and Warner Bros. titles will begin rotating into Netflix’s platform.

05/12/2025

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, best known as the deadly sorcerer Shang Tsung in the Mortal Kombat franchise, died Thursday in Santa Barbara from complications of a stroke. He was 75.

Tagawa’s first major role was in Bernardo Bertolucci’s The Last Emperor and he went on to play the villain Kwang in Licence to Kill, later landing roles in films like Rising Sun, Pearl Harbor, and Memoirs of a Geisha. He also starred as Nobusuke Tagomi in Amazon’s The Man in the High Castle and appeared in Lost in Space.

His work across Mortal Kombat films, the Mortal Kombat: Legacy series, and Mortal Kombat 11 made him a legend of the franchise.

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