Trending in Entertainment (the US) - Week 40, 2026

Weekly archive: 28 Sep – 4 Oct 2026 (Monday to Sunday). Final ranking by peak daily search volume, as of Oct 4, 2026.

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1. digger 10000+ searches · 2 days

   • ‘Digger’ Review: Even Tom Cruise Can’t Save This Strained Satire – The New York Times
   • Why Is Tom Cruise’s ‘Digger’ Facing Such a Bumpy Box Office Road? – The Hollywood Reporter
2. erin andrews 2000+ searches · 2 days

   • Why Fox Sports Stars Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson Skipped Taylor Swift’s Video – Yahoo Sports
   • “Masterclass on How to Do Things”: Reporter Makes Honest Taylor Swift Admission While Taking Shots at ‘1A’ Stars – AOL.com
3. the walking dead 5000+ searches · 2 days

   • 'The Walking Dead: Dead City' Season 4 Gets Official Update – IMDb
   • The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 4 Renewal Gets Official Status Update From Producer Scott Gimple: 'I Think It's Got A Good Shot At It' (Exclusive) – The Direct
4. ben affleck 1000+ searches · 2 days

   • Ben Affleck insists he’s ‘good’ and ‘happy’ single: ‘I know what my priorities are’ – Yahoo
   • Ben Affleck gives unexpected update on his love life 2 years after Jennifer Lopez split – Page Six
5. netflix movies 10000+ searches · 2 days

   • Disney Licenses Titles to Netflix Including 'Ice Age' Movies, 'Will Trent,' 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians,' 'Felicity' – Variety
   • Disney & Netflix Enter Licensing Agreement – TV News Check
6. ciara miller 5000+ searches · 2 days

   • Why Ciara Miller's ‘Dancing with the Stars’ looks are more than just glam – USA Today
   • Ciara Miller Jokes She Needs to ‘Up My Prozac’ Amid Emotional ‘DWTS’ Run: ‘Stage Fright Is a Real Thing’ – Us Weekly
7. east of eden netflix cast 5000+ searches · 2 days

   • Look of the Week: Florence Pugh assumes her villainous final form – CNN
   • Opinion | Steinbeck Would’ve Loathed Netflix’s ‘East of Eden’ – WSJ
8. verity reviews 50000+ searches

   • ‘Verity’ Ending Explained: Is the Manuscript or the Letter Real? – People.com
   • Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson recall ’gnawing’ on wood for ‘kinky’ Verity oral sex scene – Entertainment Weekly
9. host snl tonight 20000+ searches

   • ‘SNL’ recap: Dakota Johnson hosts, Turnstile performs – The Boston Globe
   • Is SNL New Tonight, October 3, 2026? About This Week's Host & Musical Guest – NBC TV
10. colleen hoover verity movie 50000+ searches

    • ‘Verity’ Review: Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson Compete in Pulpy Thriller – The New York Times
    • ‘Verity’ Solid $32M Start; ‘Digger’ At $10M Is Tom Cruise’s Lowest Opening In 19 Years – Box Office Update – Deadline
11. new movies netflix 50000+ searches

    • From East of Eden to UNABOMBER : What to Watch on Netflix – Netflix
    • Netflix top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now (September 26-27) – Yahoo
12. ncis new york 2000+ searches

    • LL Cool J Says He’s Still ‘Exploring New Things’ 17 Years into Playing His ‘NCIS’ Character (Exclusive) – People.com
    • ‘NCIS: New York’ Review: LL Cool J and Scott Caan Level Up in Latest Spinoff – IMDb
13. marshals show 2000+ searches

    • ‘Marshals’ Season 2 Release Schedule: What Time Do Episodes of the ‘Yellowstone’ Spinoff Come Out? – People.com
    • Luke Grimes Reveals Another 'Yellowstone' Reunion in 'Marshals' Season 2 (Exclusive) – TV Insider
14. street fighter movie 2000+ searches

    • Justin Wong and IFC Yipes Literally Commentate Ryu's Match Against Blanka in the Street Fighter Movie – IGN
    • Street Fighter movie references the franchise's most iconic match: the parry-fest of Evo Moment 37 – Yahoo
15. russell wilson 2000+ searches

    • Pregnant Ciara Showcases Her Baby Bump as She Makes Surprise Runway Appearance at Paris Fashion Week – People.com
    • Junya Watanabe Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection – Vogue
16. marshalls season 2 2000+ searches

    • Meet the New Characters in ‘Marshals’ Season 2 – People.com
    • Luke Grimes Reveals Another 'Yellowstone' Reunion in 'Marshals' Season 2 (Exclusive) – TV Insider
17. cbs 2000+ searches

    • CBS News Taps Steven Baker, Former ‘Nightline’ Producer, to Boost ‘Mornings,’ ‘Evening News’ – Variety
    • CBS brings in former ‘Nightline’ EP as ‘Evening’ and ‘Mornings’ continue to underperform – NewscastStudio
18. kylie kelce kate middleton apology 20000+ searches

    • Kylie Kelce Apologizes to Kate Middleton Over How She Addressed Her: ‘Now I Know’ – People.com
    • Kylie Kelce issues apology to Kate Middleton for ‘offensive’ comment – Page Six
19. jenna dewan 20000+ searches

    • What channel is 'Dancing With the Stars' on? How to watch reality show – Detroit Free Press
    • All About Jenna Dewan’s 3 Kids: Everly, Callum, and Rhiannon – www.instyle.com
20. julia stiles 20000+ searches

    • DWTS’ Ezra Sosa and Julia Stiles Poke Fun at Theories About Their Social Media Absence – Us Weekly
    • Julia Stiles Says “Dancing with the Stars” Is a ‘Really Big Deal to Me’ After Being a ‘Very Private Person’ (Exclusive) – Yahoo
21. today 20000+ searches

    • Al Roker Shares Surprising Reason He Left the ‘Today’ Show Mid-Broadcast – People.com
    • Al Roker's Reason For Skipping Out Of 'Today' Show Is Very Relatable – HuffPost
22. taylor swift 20000+ searches

    • Taylor Swift Embodies Her ‘Patient Zero’ Music Video in Sexy Black and Silver Gown at 2026 MTV VMAs – People.com
    • Taylor Swift Receives Artist Director Honors at 2026 MTV VMAs: Here’s Her Speech – Yahoo
23. jason kelce 1000+ searches

    • Pat McAfee issues scathing warning to those clamoring for a Jason Kelce apology: ‘I hope you all rot’ – Yahoo Sports
    • Jason Kelce Apologizes for Live TV Flub During ‘Monday Night Football’ – People.com
24. andrew garfield 1000+ searches

    • Andrew Garfield says Hollywood legend was ‘four hours late’ to filming on first movie – The Independent
    • Andrew Garfield on Being Nervous to Work with Robert Redford in ‘Lions for Lambs’ – People.com
25. war hbo 1000+ searches

    • ‘Happy Christmas, Ange’: why we have always loved a dramatic TV divorce – The Guardian
    • All's fair in love and 'War' — a well-cast, classy-trashy divorce drama – NPR
26. verity 10000+ searches

    • ‘Verity’ Review: Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson Compete in Pulpy Thriller – The New York Times
    • A Notoriously Bonkers Bestselling Book Is Now an Even Wilder Movie Starring Anne Hathaway. It’s Quite the Ride. – Slate
27. cronos venom band 10000+ searches

    • Conrad ‘Cronos’ Lant, frontman of UK heavy metal band Venom, dies aged 63 – The Guardian
    • Conrad ‘Cronos’ Lant, Singer and Bassist of Black Metal Pioneers Venom, Dead at 63 – Rolling Stone
28. yung lean 10000+ searches

    • GENER8ION and Yung Lean Premiere Electrifying Performance of ‘Storm II’ at 2026 VMAs – Rolling Stone
    • Yung Lean & GENER8ION Recreate The "Storm" Video At The VMAs – Stereogum
29. tracker season 4 500+ searches

    • ‘Tracker’ Season 4 Release Schedule: When to Watch New Episodes – CNET
    • 'Tracker' Season 4 premiere. When and how to watch – USA Today
30. is taylor swift at the chiefs game today 500+ searches

    • Is Taylor Swift Going to Travis Kelce’s Chiefs Game Today (October 4)? What We Know – Just Jared
    • Taylor Swift's Next NFL Appearance Could Be in Vegas — Here's How to Watch Chiefs vs. Raiders Free Online – Billboard