Music News Today — September 13, 2026
Chris Rock’s Hollywood Send-Up ‘Misty Green’ Hits TIFF With Rosalind Eleazar’s Knockout Lead Performance and more — today's music signal.
The entertainment world is buzzing with excitement as the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is in full swing, bringing with it a slew of highly anticipated films and standout performances. Chris Rock's latest project, 'Misty Green', is making waves with Rosalind Eleazar's lead performance, while 'I Play Rocky' is generating Oscar buzz as a movie about a Best Picture winner that could potentially become a contender itself. Meanwhile, the world of gaming is also celebrating, with Roblox unveiling its 20th anniversary event and announcing the winners of its Innovation Awards 2026, led by 'Animal Hospital'.
As the entertainment landscape continues to evolve, we're seeing crossovers between different mediums and genres. Jeff Goldblum's jazz performance to open the second season of 'SNL U.K.' is a great example of this, showcasing the actor's versatility and talent. In other news, gamers are eagerly awaiting the release of 'World of Warcraft Forever', an expanded version of the 2004 game, which is set to drop in November. And for sports fans, the highly anticipated matchup between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Texas Longhorns is just around the corner, with viewers eager to catch the action live. With so much happening across the entertainment spectrum, it's an exciting time to be a fan of music, film, gaming, and more.
Today's signal:
• Chris Rock’s Hollywood Send-Up ‘Misty Green’ Hits TIFF With Rosalind Eleazar’s Knockout Lead Performance (variety.com)
• ‘Animal Hospital’ Leads Roblox Innovation Awards 2026 Winners as Roblox Unveils 20th Anniversary Event (variety.com)
• ‘I Play Rocky’ Premieres at TIFF: A Movie About a Best Picture Winner That’s a Best Picture Contender? (variety.com)
• Jeff Goldblum Performs a Jazz Number to Open ‘SNL U.K.’ Season 2: ‘Hoping You’ll Like Me More Than Nando’s or Marmite’ (variety.com)
• ‘World of Warcraft Forever,’ Expanded Version of 2004 Game, Coming in November (variety.com)
• How to Watch Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Texas Longhorns (rollingstone.com)