Merge 104.8 | 26 February 2026
Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema are trying to entice Jim Carrey to return for a sequel to The Mask. The original film came out in 1994 and was a huge success, grossing $351.6 million at the worldwide box office. Nothing is confirmed yet, but two years ago Jim Carrey said he was open to the idea of returning for a second movie.
Nominations for this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame have been announced, and Oasis, Phil Collins, Pink, and Shakira all made the list. Artists or bands become eligible 25 years after releasing their first commercial recording. Oasis has been nominated twice before, but Pink is eligible for the first time, 26 years after her debut single.
YouTube is rolling out a new feature that allows parents to block all Shorts for their children, giving them greater control over what young viewers see on the platform. The update aims to help families manage screen time and limit exposure to endless short-form videos, which can quickly become addictive.