Romania’s official selection committee has chosen Cristian Mungiu’s Cannes‑premiered drama “Fjord” as the country’s entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards. The film, starring Renate Reinsve and Sebastian Stan as a devout Romanian couple who move to a Norwegian village and face child‑abuse accusations, won the Palme d’Or and several other honors at Cannes. It will compete against fifteen international titles when the Academy announces the shortlist on Dec. 15, with nominees slated for Jan. 21, 2027.
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Amber Eggers, who appeared on the 2019 season of WE TV’s reality series “Love After Lockup,” died on September 3, 2026, at a hospital in Georgia from acute liver failure. Her death, announced by friends on social media, was confirmed to TMZ by her mother, Monica Eggers. Eggers was 41 at the time of her passing.
Netflix has begun streaming an episode of its ‘Famous Last Words’ series that features a final interview with feminist leader Gloria Steinem. The conversation was recorded with series creator and executive producer Brad Falchuk in February 2025 and released following Steinem’s death at age 92 in New York City on September 2, 2026. The series presents long‑form interviews with notable figures that are held in trust and aired only after the subjects pass away.
Miley Cyrus revealed on Instagram that her upcoming album “Bass Persuades” will be released on September 18, 2026. The announcement also includes plans for two first‑time performances at the Hollywood Bowl. In her post, Cyrus described the album’s theme as a blend of powerful, vulnerable, sweet and strong emotions, thanking fans for supporting her vision.
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival announced that Oscar‑nominated actress Emily Blunt will be honored with the 19th annual Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film. The award will be presented at a black‑tie gala on Dec. 10, 2026, held at the Ritz‑Carlton Bacara, and will support the festival’s year‑round educational programs. Blunt’s recent high‑profile work includes Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day and The Devil Wears Prada 2.