“Michael ”won't stop 'til it gets enough, as it rockets back to No. 1 at domestic and global box office

Michael retook the top spot at the box office this weekend with a $26 million domestic take and $83.8 million globally.

Key Points

• In its fourth week of release, the jukebox musical biopic of Michael Jackson beat out The Devil Wears Prada 2 in week 3 and new horror release Obsession in its premiere.

• The King of Pop faces serious competition from Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Groguat next weekend's box office battle.

The comebacks keep coming.

A month into its release, Antoine Fuqua's jukebox biopicMichaelproved thatnegative critical opinionand a good deal ofpre-release controversyare no match for the King of Pop — or for his nephew, Jaafar Jackson, who playsMichael Jacksonin the film.

Michaelearned $26 million domestically in its fourth week in theaters, and $83.8 million globally, earning it the top spot on both box office charts, per Comscore. The filmpremiered at No. 1in mid-March before being overtaken in the following weeks byThe Devil Wears Prada 2.But the fashion-forward sequel shed nearly 400 screens in its third week of release, ceding both box office lists toMichael, which is proving to have some of the most loyal fans of the year thus far.

Diving deeper into the numbers proves thatMichael's success is no fluke.

After four weeks, the film is still showing strong in 3,560 theaters, and registered a $7,388 per-theater-average this weekend.The Devil Wears Prada 2, meanwhile, earned $4,700 per theater in the same time frame, while on 3,830 theaters and after only three weeks. The buzzy reunion for Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci, and Emily Blunt $18 million domestically this weekend, and $68.6 million globally.

The debut film from rising horror star Curry Barker, Focus Features' supernatural chillerObsession, snagged the No. 3 spot domestically. It earned $16 million in its premiere at home and $23 million around the world, placing it at No. 6 on the global leaderboard.Dear Youtook that chart's bronze — an indie drama from China that earned $39 million from its second week in theaters.

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At $703.8 million worldwide,Michaelis now the second highest-earning film at the 2026 global box office.The Super Mario Galaxy Moviestill has a roughly $200 million lead on the musical biopic, but given the latter film's legs, that gap could close in coming weeks.

Domestically, the film is two spots away from the gold, withProject Hail MarybestingMichael's $282.7 million gross with its $334.8 million gross.

After a month of moonwalking and catwalking, a coming contender finally poses a credible threat withstarwalking.

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Groguarrives in theaters next weekend, bringing the full, combined forces Disney, Lucasfilm, and theStar Warsfranchise to bear on the box office.

At April's CinemaCon convention, director Jon Favreaupremiered the film's opening minutesfor the excited crowd. Fans can look forward to seeing the lovable Grogu use the Force and Pedro Pascal's Din Djarin use laser blasts, flamethrowers, and his fists to mow down stormtroopers in an epic fight scene in the first big-screen treatment of the beloved characters from Disney+ seriesThe Mandalorian.

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Tyson Fury's 16-year-old daughter Venezuela marries boxer, 18 — why “Love Island ”alum Tommy Fury didn’t attend

Tyson Fury's 16-year-old daughter has tied the knot with 18-year-old boxer Noah Price.

Key Points

• Venezuela got engaged last year at her 16th birthday party.

• Her mother, Paris, has defended the relationship, insisting that she doesn't "understand" the negative reaction.

Venezuela Fury is officially married at 16.

On Saturday, heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury attended the wedding of his eldest daughter, Venezuela, as she tied the knot with 18-year-old amateur boxer, Noah Price. Multiple outlets reported the news of her marriage, including theManchester Evening News,Isle of Man Today,and theMirror U.K.

Also in attendance were several other family members, including Venezuela's mom, Paris Fury, and sisters Valencia, 8, and Athena, 4. Missing from the event was Venezuela's uncle, Tommy Fury. A spokesperson for theLove Islandalum toldUs Weeklythat he missed the family wedding because he is "deep in training camp" for his upcoming boxing match against Eddie Hall in June,

The young couple held their nuptials at the Royal Chapel of St. John on the Isle of Man, where the minimum age of consent to marry is 16 with a parent's permission. Based on the smiles from Venezuela's parents, who posed for photos after the ceremony, that permission was granted.

The church was reportedly closed off to the public while the ceremony took place,Metro U.K.reported, though a camera crew captured the special day which is expected to be featured on the family's Netflix show,At Home with the Furys.

Ahead of the ceremony, Venezuela shared aTikTok videoof her wedding day morning routine. She awoke wearing hair curlers and under-eye masks, and the opening clip sees her reciting aFriendsline from Courteney Cox's Monica Geller.

"I’m getting married today,” Venezuela mouthed, jumping out of bed then pretending to fall flat on her face. "I think I just cracked a rib, but I don’t care because today is my wedding day. My day is finally here!"

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Venezuela and Noahgot engagedat her 16th birthday party last September, which earned some backlash as commenters argued the couple were too young to pursue marriage. The pair have had the continued support of Venezuela's family, especially mom Paris who spoke out in their defense following outrage sparked by the engagement.

"Venezuela was 16 when she got engaged, I was 17 when I got engaged," Paris toldMetro UKin April. "Me and Tyson have been together for 20 years, and we couldn’t be any happier. Our life is great, so all I can do is hope it’s the same for her. As for people’s opinions, there’s always going to be an opinion. I don’t understand it. I don’t get it."

Paris, who shares seven children with Tyson, continued, "I’m sorry, but I didn’t realize she was going to end her life? I don’t get it. She’s getting married, they have plans to travel the world, do different things together, he’s doing boxing, Venezuela is doing her social media work… We don’t see the problem. If she’s happy, he’s happy, we’re happy. I don’t understand it at all."

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She reiterated, "I don’t get the quotes and the things they say to me, all I can think is these people mustn’t have had very happy relationships."

As for Venezuela, she told the outlet, "They’re trying to put negativity around it, but there really isn’t any there. I don’t see the problem."

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Elsie Hewitt Calls Out Pete Davidson After Split as Source Refutes Her Claim He Doesn’t Support Their Daughter

Elsie Hewitt says she is solo parenting, but a source close to Pete Davidson tells PEOPLE that isn't the case

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• The model and the comedian, who recently split, share a daughter: 5-month-old Scottie Rose

• Hewitt says she is doing motherhood "on my own," but an insider says, "Pete has made himself extremely available and has provided financial support"

Elsie Hewittsays she is solo parenting following her breakup fromPete Davidson, but a source refutes that claim.

In aTikTok videoshared on Saturday, May 16, the model, 30, clapped back at digs about her casual appearance in paparazzi photographs.

“That's not what I'm thinking about right now, because I have a baby to take care of, and I also have to work and make money, and I'm doing it on my own, which is hard,” Hewitt said.

She and Davidson, 32, who share a 5-month-old daughter,Scottie Rose, recently split.

In the comments section, Hewittliked a responsefrom a TikTok user who said that “not staying with your partner” when they are postpartum is “insanely loser behavior."

The commenter added, "This is THE most vulnerable time in a woman's life.” Hewitt appears to have since deleted the like.

Another wrote, "I hope you don't mean you're doing the financial part alone... that would be insane given the circumstances. You seem like a lovely person and a wonderful mother! We're all rooting for you."

In a since-deleted comment, Hewitt responded, "I am :)."

That same day, Hewitt shared a post on her Instagram Stories, stating that she is currentlylooking for assistance raising her child.

“I'm currently trying to find an assistant/ mother's helper / nanny type / basically [a] right hand person,” she wrote in text over a photo of herself.

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“Apply here if qualified & serious. Only looking @ responses with resumes,” Hewitt continued, adding that the position would “of course” be paid.

In response to Hewitt's claims, a source close to Davidson tells PEOPLE, "Pete has made himself extremely available and has provided financial support. Pete is actually covering all Scottie costs and more."

The insider adds: "He is hoping Elsie has good health and success for the sake of their daughter."

Hewitt's social media posts were shared days after news broke that she and Davidson had decided to go their separate ways.

"They're not getting along right now," aninside source told PEOPLE exclusivelyafter news broke of the split. "They were already struggling a bit while Elsie was pregnant. Things just happened so quickly between them, and they didn't know each other very well."

They added that the pair were "trying to work through" how they'll "be able to co-parent."

Hewitt and Davidson were first romantically linked in March 2025. The couple announced that they were expecting their first baby together in July 2025, and their daughter was then born on Dec. 12, 2025.

Prior to the breakup,a source told PEOPLEthat the pair were actively trying to navigate relationship struggles together following the birth of their daughter.

“There are issues, but they're trying to figure things out together,” the source told PEOPLE in April. “They're adjusting to parenthood and working through the process.”

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Kareem Rahma Reveals the “Subway Takes” Guest He Didn't Click with and Who He's Hoping Will Make an Appearance (Exclusive)

On May 13, 2026, Kareem Rahma attended the 2026 YouTube Brandcast at Lincoln Center in New York City

NEED TO KNOW

• During a red carpet conversation with PEOPLE, the content creator revealed who his “dream” guest for his series Subway Takes would be

• The 39-year-old also wasn’t shy about naming his “least favorite” celebrity interview

Kareem Rahma has built a devoted following by turning everyday subway rides into some of the internet’s most entertaining conversations.

As the creator and host of the viral social media seriesSubway Takes, Rahma invites celebrities, comedians and cultural figures onto the New York City subway for candid, fast-moving discussions that often feel more spontaneous than traditional interviews.

While attending the 2026 YouTube Brandcast on May 13, Rahma exclusively revealed to PEOPLE one celebrity he still hopes to bring onto the series.

“Ben Affleck, man. Come on. I'm trying to summon you,” the 39-year-old content creator says while directly addressing the actor. “I think you're the most underrated and under-respected… actor, writer, director. The most underrated of our time,” he reveals.

Rahma made it clear the admiration was completely genuine. Speaking passionately about Affleck, the host doubled down on how badly he wants the Oscar winner to appear onSubway Takes, insisting the praise was not meant as an exaggeration or a joke.

"I hope you don't take this as a joke, and I also hope you don’t…take this poorly or the wrong way, but I'm a huge fan of you, and I would love to interview onSubway Takes,” he emphasizes.

While attending the red carpet on Wednesday, Rahma was also honest about the interviews that have not fully clicked.

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When asked about his “least favorite” guest, he pointed tohis October 2025 episodewith sports analyst and TV personalityStephen A. Smith.

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Since 2023, Rahma’s series has become known for its 15-minute conversations on the NYC subway with strangers and major celebrities via microphones attached to MetroCards.

Over the years, he has welcomed guests including actorsCate BlanchettandJason Bateman, comedian Hasan Minhaj and singerRosalía.

The appeal of the show comes from its unpredictability, with guests discussing everything from pop culture and relationships to deeply personal opinions — all while commuters go about their daily routines.

Rahma’s new full-length YouTube series,Keep the Meter Running, which premiered on May 13, follows the host as he rides through New York City with cab drivers — inspired by his own father’s experience behind the wheel — while learning about their lives and favorite places.

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“Top Gun” creators say Tom Cruise 'barfed on himself' during jet ride that sold him on movie: 'They shook him around'

Top Gunjust turned 40, and to commemorate the occasion members of its key creative team are recalling the first timeTom Cruisefelt the need for speed.

Jack Epps Jr., the screenwriter who penned the classic action drama, and Jerry Bruckheimer, the film's producer, spoke withThe Guardianabout their memories of making the film.

Epps remembered a group of US navy pilots taking Cruise for a spin in a fighter jet shortly before he committed to starring in the film.

"They look at him and they don't know who Tom Cruise is," Epps said of the pilots. "They do what they like to do: they took him up, they shook him around, he barfed on himself, and he came out and said, 'I love this.' From that moment, he was on."

Bruckheimer said that he personally connected theMission: Impossiblestar with the pilots.

"We couldn't quite get him to commit [to the movie],, so I arranged for him to fly with the Blue Angels in El Centro, California," Bruckheimer recalled, noting that Cruise looked quite different from his character inTop Gundue to his longer hairdo for the 1985 movieLegend. "He had long hair and a ponytail and they saw this guy walk up and they said, 'We'll get this hippy a real ride.'"

Bruckheimer continued, "They sure did and he got out of the plane, walked to a phone booth, because there were no cell phones then, called me up, said, 'I'm in.'"

Entertainment Weeklyhas reached out to a representative for Cruise for comment.

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Cruise previously recalled his own perspective on his flight with the Blue Angels in a 2016 interview onJimmy Kimmel Live— and revealed that he'd already made up his mind to star inTop Gunafter his first meeting with Bruckheimer and director Tony Scott, but wanted to leverage his commitment so he could take a ride with the Blue Angels.

"I told my agent, 'I'm going to make this movie, but don't tell Jerry I want to make this movie, because I want to fly with the Blue Angels,'" he said (viaE!). "You've got work these things, you know? I'm a businessman."

The actor also admitted to losing his lunch during the flight. "I vomited with the Blue Angels," he told Jimmy Kimmel.

Curt "Griz" Watson, a pilot with the Blue Angels, previously detailed that same flight with Cruise in a2023 video interview. "We put him in the back of the 7 jet and I took him out. We basically did some rolls and some loops," he said. "I let him fly the airplane a little bit."

Watson echoed Bruckheimer's recollection of the flight inspiring Cruise to sign on to the film. "My understanding was that he came back from the flight and went directly to a phone booth and called the producer and said, 'I'll do it,'" he remembered. "And I got a really nice letter from him that said, 'Thanks for the ride, I appreciate it.' And something to the effect of, 'It really helped me with my character development for the movie.'"

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Top Gunand its sequelTop Gun: Maverickare now playing in theaters in celebration of the original film's 40th anniversary.

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Joe Gorga Jokes Secret to 21-Year Marriage with Wife Melissa Gorga Is That 'She’s Obsessed with Me’ (Exclusive)

Joe Gorga joked that the secret to his 21-year marriage with wife Melissa Gorga is that "she's obsessed with me"

NEED TO KNOW

• The Real Housewives of New Jersey stars got married in 2004

• Joe and Melissa share three children: daughter Antonia, 20, plus sons Gino, 18, and Joey, 16

MelissaandJoe Gorgahave a decades-long love story.

TheReal Housewives of New Jerseystars attendedVulture's Inaugural Reality Masterminds Celebration at The Lawn Club in New York City on May 7, when they dished about what fuels their "true love."

"She's just obsessed with me," Joe, 51, joked to PEOPLE, playfully adding of Melissa, "She's so crazy."

On a more serious note, Joe explained, "We have the same goals, we care about family as the center of our universe."

He added, "You got to keep dating, and that's what we do. We date, we work hard, we play hard."

Melissa, 47, first met Joe in 2002 while she was vacationing in Mexico, according toCosmopolitan. They crossed paths again later on at a bar on the Jersey Shore.

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Sparks flew between the couple, and they eventually got married in 2004.

“I do give a lot of the credit to Joe on this,” Melissa previously told PEOPLE in 2024 as the couple marked their 20th wedding anniversary.

“He is a preacher when it comes to relationships and how they should be handled. He truly believes in compliments and coming home and really having ... date nights," she added.

“I know this sounds so cliché, but we do. We still have date nights. We'll still go see a movie," continued Melissa.

Melissa and Joe share three children: daughter Antonia, 20, plus sons Gino, 18, and Joey, 16.

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Suzette Charles Criticizes Miss America 42 Years After Inheriting Crown from Vanessa Williams Due to Nude Photo Scandal

Suzette Charles was crowned Miss America 1984 about 10 months after she placed as the runner-up at the pageant, coming in just behind winner Vanessa Williams

NEED TO KNOW

• After Williams was forced to resign following a nude photo scandal, Charles inherited the crown, becoming the second Black woman to be named Miss America (also after Williams, who became the first Black winner)

• In an interview with The Guardian over 40 years later, Charles condemned the organization's response to Williams' scandal and criticized the pageant system more broadly

Suzette Charlesis looking at pageantry with a more critical eye, over 40 years after she held the coveted title of Miss America.

The singer and actress, 63, placed as the runner-up at Miss America in 1984, finishing just behindVanessa Williams, who made history as the first Black woman to wear the sash. Williams, now 63, wasforced to resign after her nude photos— which she had taken years prior and under the promise of anonymity — were sold and published inPenthousemagazine without her consent. Charles then inherited the crown, making her the second Black woman to be named Miss America.

Decades later, the former contestant looked back on her journey to the national stage in an interview withThe Guardian. It started after she won Miss New Jersey at the state level. She remembered feeling "shocked" that she lost: "I thought my performance was stellar," Charles told the outlet.

Speaking toThe Guardianfor the profile published on Friday, May 15, Charles criticized Miss America officials for their response to the scandal, knocking the pageant organization for punishing Williams "so many months later."

Charles described her crowning as "a bittersweet acceptance," and she expressed disapproval with the storied contest more broadly.

“The initial plan was to empower women, but we're in a different phase," she said in the interview. "I think it's probably time to say goodbye.”

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Williams spoke to PEOPLE about her fall from Miss America glory in 2024, about eight years after she returned to the pageant to serve as the head judge for the Miss America 2016 pageant.

“There was a tremendous amount of onus, pressure, shame, judgment,” Williams said, thinking back on the scandal that dominated the world's news cycle for weeks. “I took all that on as a 21-year-old. It was global. You can fail quietly, but that was a worldwide fail.”

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To mark her appearance on the judging panel, then-CEO of Miss America Sam Haskell issued a public apology to Williams.

“I have been a close friend to this beautiful and talented lady for 32 years,” he said. “You have lived your life in grace and dignity and never was it more evident than during the events of 1984 when you resigned.

Haskell continued, “Though none of us currently in the organization were involved then on behalf of today's organization I want to apologize to you and to your mother Ms. Helen Williams. I want to apologize for anything that was said or done that made you feel any less the Miss America you are and the Miss America you always will be.”

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