Venice News Today — September 18, 2026
Tom Cruise Says Taylor Swift Schooled Him on Football at Chiefs Game and more — today's venice signal.
The entertainment world is buzzing today with a mix of celebrity news, industry trends, and exciting new projects. In the world of sports and pop culture, Tom Cruise recently attended a Kansas City Chiefs game and got schooled on football by none other than Taylor Swift, highlighting the intersection of Hollywood and sports. Meanwhile, legendary singer Barbra Streisand made headlines with a scathing critique of former President Trump, sparking conversation about politics and the arts.
In other news, the film and television industry is showing signs of life, with Nick Kroll making a passionate plea for productions to shoot in Los Angeles, citing the economic and cultural benefits it could bring to the city. On the business side, Mellody Hobson is stepping down from the LA28 Olympics Board as the city prepares for the big event, while Netflix continues to expand its slate with a new dark comedy series, 'All the Rage', from the creators of 'Dead to Me'. Additionally, the casting news for the 'Far Cry' FX series, featuring a star-studded lineup including Brendan Gleeson and Jennifer Jason Leigh, has fans eagerly anticipating the show's release.
Today's signal:
• Tom Cruise Says Taylor Swift Schooled Him on Football at Chiefs Game (rollingstone.com)
• Barbra Streisand Slams a ‘Humiliated Trump’ for Closing Kennedy Center After Losing Name Feud (rollingstone.com)
• Nick Kroll Delivers Heartfelt Appeal for Productions to Shoot in L.A.: ‘It Will Bring Life Back’ to the City (variety.com)
• With Lucas Museum About to Open, Mellody Hobson Steps Down From LA28 Olympics Board (variety.com)
• Netflix Orders Dark Comedy ‘All the Rage’ From ‘Dead to Me’ Duo Liz Feldman, Kelly Hutchinson (variety.com)
• ‘Far Cry’ FX Series Casts Brendan Gleeson, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Hamish Linklater, Sam Spruell, Jamie Demetriou (variety.com)