Entertainment News Briefs October 2026

• Miley Cyrus released a new music video for her song "Different Religion" featuring the rock band Model/Actriz. • The production co-stars actor Charlie Knepper.

• U.S. Sen. Tim Scott introduced the Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act on Wednesday to encourage film and TV productions to stay in the United States. • The proposed legislation, which Scott calls the "Just Make Films in America Act," would create a 20% base tax credit for qualifying visual effects, television, and film projects.

• A Tokyo court ruled Wednesday that the voice of popular anime actor Kenjiro Tsuda was used on TikTok without his permission. • This decision marks the first time a Japanese court has granted legal protection for a person's human voice.

• The Tokyo Film Festival announced its complete movie lineup for the 2026 edition. • The schedule features 15 films in the main competition and gala screenings including 'Godzilla Minus Zero,' 'Behemoth!,' 'Fjord,' and 'Wild Horse Nine.'

• The MTV VMAs reached their highest viewership in 11 years, drawing more than 8 million viewers across CBS and MTV. • The broadcast's success was supported by high-profile appearances from Madonna and Taylor Swift, as well as a strong lead-in from an NFL game.

• India's women's trap team, consisting of Neeru, Aashima Ahlawat, and Manisha Keer, won a silver medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. • The team secured the second-place finish by scoring a total of 328 points.

• The 2026 Asian Games will take place in Aichi–Nagoya featuring headline athletes such as Alexandra Eala, Pan Zhanle, and Rumesh Pathirage. • No official broadcasting partners have been secured for the event in the United Kingdom or Australia.

• Music stars including Taylor Swift, Paris Hilton, and JoJo attended the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday night. • Taylor Swift wore a shimmering gown to lead the red carpet fashion parade.

• The organizers of the Asian Media Awards announced the shortlist of finalists for the 2026 ceremony on September 28. • This year's event will feature six special awards, including a newly created honor specifically for music.

• The Eurovision Song Contest Asia is seeking a representative artist and song to serve as the official entry for Bangladesh. • Tahsan Rahman Khan, a pop musician and actor, will serve as the host for the selection process.

• Viewers of the MTV Video Music Awards urged organizers to cancel the show after the broadcast was plagued by technical and production issues. • Some audience members described the atmosphere of the event as feeling like a funeral despite performances from artists including Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter.