Culture, Style & Media News Today — September 25, 2026
Taylor Swift Still Has Unfinished Business With Her Exes — Thank God! — While Also Mooning Over Her Groom in ‘The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore’: New Tracks Review and more — today's news signal.
The world of entertainment is abuzz with new releases, projects, and perspectives. Music fans are getting a glimpse into Taylor Swift's personal life through her latest tracks, which seem to be addressing past relationships and her current romance. Meanwhile, the gaming industry is shifting its focus away from relying on hit-driven success, with Xsolla's president sharing insights on how companies can break free from this cycle in his new book.
From music to television, new projects are underway that are sure to captivate audiences. Hulu has announced a new TV show, 'The Parsifal Mosaic,' starring Sam Worthington and Sofia Carson. The world of art and auctions is also being showcased in a new documentary, 'The Hammer,' which celebrates the life of a prominent figure in the industry. Additionally, a Finnish YouTube star is turning a personal experience into a powerful statement with the docuseries 'Keinaan, Go Back to Somalia,' using racist comments as a catalyst for self-expression.
Today's signal:
• Taylor Swift Still Has Unfinished Business With Her Exes — Thank God! — While Also Mooning Over Her Groom in ‘The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore’: New Tracks Review (variety.com)
• Xsolla president’s new book reveals how gaming companies can ‘get off that hit-driven hamster wheel’ (variety.com)
• Sam Worthington and Sofia Carson to Star in ‘The Parsifal Mosaic’ TV Show in the Works at Hulu (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• ‘The Mick Jagger of Auctions’ Celebrated in Simon Wallon’s ‘The Hammer’: ‘He’s in the Shadows but Also in the Spotlight’ (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• In Docuseries ‘Keinaan, Go Back to Somalia,’ Finnish YouTube Star Turns Racist Comments Into a Personal Statement (variety.com)