Trivia News Today — October 31, 2026
Bill Maher Fact-Checks Kid Rock After He Compares Abdul El-Sayed to 9/11 Hijackers on ‘Real Time’ and more — today's trivia signal.
The world of entertainment is abuzz today, with a mix of controversy, new deals, and exciting announcements. On the comedy front, Bill Maher got into a heated exchange with Kid Rock on his show Real Time, after the musician made inflammatory comments comparing Abdul El-Sayed to 9/11 hijackers - Maher was quick to fact-check and push back against Kid Rock's remarks. Meanwhile, in the world of streaming, Paramount+ has acquired the rights to popular children's series from the Moonbug universe, which includes beloved shows like Blippi and CoComelon.
In other news, fans of sci-fi epic Dune are in for a treat: the movie is returning to Imax theaters, with a special sneak peek at Dune 3. This will surely thrill fans who have been eagerly awaiting the next installment of the franchise. On a smaller scale, a new romantic comedy called Eavesdropping is testing the waters of scripted social video, exploring the possibilities of this emerging format. With so much happening in the worlds of TV, film, and comedy, there's never been a more exciting time to stay up-to-date on the latest entertainment news and trends.
Today's signal:
• Bill Maher Fact-Checks Kid Rock After He Compares Abdul El-Sayed to 9/11 Hijackers on ‘Real Time’ (variety.com)
• Paramount+ Acquires Rights to Moonbug Series From the ‘Blippi’ and ‘CoComelon’ Universes (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• ‘Dune’ Movies Returning to Imax Theaters With ‘Dune 3’ Sneak Peek (variety.com)
• Rom-Com ‘Eavesdropping’ Tests the Future of Scripted Social Video (variety.com)