OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told Fortune that going public in 2026 is not happening. He stated the company will wait until the business and society are ready for the technology. The decision comes amid recent safety concerns and a hack of Hugging Face.
Marxist philosopher Slavoj Zizek discussed his views on Hollywood blockbusters and pop culture during a recent Zoom call. He expressed confusion over the popularity of Taylor Swift and the new Spider-Man film while praising Olivia Wilde. The conversation also touched on capitalism and cancel culture.
Director Lan Hongchun's film Dear You was made for approximately $2 million and earned around $300 million in total box office revenue. The movie is centered on families separated by fate and features a story of romance and sacrifice. It has been released across North America since September 4 and will screen at the Toronto International Film Festival from September 14 to 16.
Zack Snyder directed and filmed his passion project The Last Photograph in Colombia without a video village or green screen. He worked as both director and cameraman while battling heat and illness during the shoot. The film is now scheduled to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
West Ham United Women secured their first Women's Super League victory of the season with a 2-1 home win against London City. Kelly Gago and Viviane Asseyi scored for West Ham, while Danielle van de Donk scored the late equalizer for London City. The hosts held on to secure three points despite the frantic finish.
Former actor Pierce Brosnan stated in a recent interview that the next James Bond could be someone unknown to the public. He noted there are many capable actors currently being considered for the part. Brosnan also mentioned he has no desire to revisit his own films and is now waiting as an audience member.
Noel Gallagher commented on Johnny Marr's decision to sell his guitar collection, noting the musician's history of being enthusiastic about his instruments. The upcoming sale includes a specific Rickenbacker model that was previously used for Oasis' debut single Supersonic. The auction is scheduled to take place at Christie's on September 17.
Blizzard Entertainment confirmed during BlizzCon 2026 that Diablo V is scheduled for a spring 2029 release. The company also stated that an animated television series based on the franchise is currently in development with Netflix. Both reports agree these announcements were made at the opening ceremony of the fan festival.
Liverpool held Fulham to a goalless draw at Anfield on Saturday. Manager Andoni Iraola stated his team lacked the offensive creativity shown in their previous match. He attributed the result to a lack of freshness rather than player fatigue.
American Christian Harrison and British partner Neal Skupski defeated Germany's Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz in the US Open men's doubles final. The fifth-seeded pair secured their second Grand Slam trophy of the year by winning without dropping a set. This victory marks their first major title together following their success at the Australian Open earlier this year.
