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Thursday, September 3, 2026 - 6 minutes

What happens when a movie flops at the box office? Apparently, you find someone else to blame.

On this episode of What’s Trending, the crew reacts to a Hollywood director's surprising explanation for why one of his movies didn't perform as expected—and the reason has everyone raising their eyebrows. They also discuss a massive beer heist with an unusual reward, an upcoming docuseries about a beloved TV star, and the latest entertainment stories making headlines.

But the biggest conversation comes when the crew hears the director's explanation for his movie's disappointing performance. Is it a legitimate criticism, or is someone just looking for a scapegoat?

Listen to the full conversation and decide for yourself.

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