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Verity led the North American box office with an estimated $32.6 million opening, while Tom Cruise’s Digger opened to an estimated $8 million domestically, according to the Associated Press’s October 4 report. Verity stars Dakota Johnson and Anne Hathaway; Alejandro G. Iñárritu directed Digger. [1]

Those figures are weekend estimates, not confirmed final grosses or a calculation of studio profit. An opening weekend measures ticket sales; it does not settle a film’s eventual financial outcome. [1]

Taylor Swift joined Dakota Johnson’s opening monologue on the October 3 Saturday Night Live episode and returned at the closing with a birthday cake. Johnson was hosting for the third time; Turnstile was the musical guest. PEOPLE reported the cake was made by baker Gaby Scelzo. [1]

The monologue’s therapist exchange was a comedy bit. It should not be treated as evidence of a professional treatment relationship. Swift’s cameo also was not a billed musical performance. [2]

Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery said their merger is expected to close October 6, subject to customary closing conditions. Their September 30 announcement makes that an anticipated date, not a completed transaction as of this article’s October 5 publication. [1]

The deal brings major film, television and streaming businesses into the same corporate structure if it closes. The companies’ own notice warns that expected benefits may not materialize and integration carries risks. That leaves the audience payoff an open question. [1]