From Comic-Con Announcements to Olympic Surprises: Your Entertainment News Roundup

Catch the latest entertainment highlights: 'Vought Rising' prequel to 'The Boys' announced, 'Rings of Power' Season 2 teaser revealed, Flavor Flav supports U.S. water polo team, Celine Dion performs at Paris Olympics opening ceremony, and 'Deadpool & Wolverine' break records. Plus, legal battles and industry moves shake things up.

The entertainment world was abuzz with exciting announcements and surprise appearances at the San Diego Comic-Con. A prequel to 'The Boys,' titled 'Vought Rising,' starring Jensen Ackles and Aya Cash, was revealed. Paul Grellong will helm the project as both executive producer and showrunner.

Fans of the fantasy genre were thrilled when the 'Rings of Power' cast offered a sneak peek into Season 2. The series continues to expand on J.R.R. Tolkien's universe, diving deep into the lore thousands of years before 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings.'

In an unexpected twist, rapper Flavor Flav has become a significant supporter of the U.S. women's water polo team, helping them strive for a fourth consecutive Olympic gold. His sponsorship came after captain Maggie Steffens called for financial aid.

Music icon Celine Dion made a triumphant return to the live stage, closing the Paris Olympics opening ceremony with a rendition of Edith Piaf's 'L'Hymne A l'Amour.' Artistic director Thomas Jolly emphasized that they aimed to end the show with a powerful love anthem.

The Marvel universe saw a major boost as 'Deadpool & Wolverine' brought in $38.5 million on its opening day, setting a new record for an R-rated film. Disney anticipates another successful run following this strong debut.

In a legal move, Warner Bros Discovery sued the NBA over a bid for broadcast rights, claiming the league violated its agreement by rejecting their matching offer. This lawsuit highlights the ongoing tension in media rights negotiations.

Fans were left in awe as Robert Downey Jr. made a surprise return to Marvel as Doctor Doom. Disguised in a mask, Downey Jr. unveiled himself during a hall-packed panel at Comic-Con, signaling his comeback to the franchise.

Scott Stuber, former head of films at Netflix, has signed a multi-year deal with Amazon MGM Studios to revive United Artists. Stuber's new production company will release several films annually, both in theaters and on Prime Video.

(With inputs from agencies.)