Entertainment News Daily - The END | July 16, 2026

In this entertainment segment of The Morning X, Barnes and Crash start with a totally bizarre music industry buyout that results in an unexpected studio mashup. Listen in as they break down a terrifying, real-life encounter involving a major Hollywood actor, a highly delusional fan, and a chilling front-seat video that plays out exactly like a suspenseful horror movie. They also tackle the massive box-office expectations and stellar reviews for a highly anticipated cinematic epic, marveling at one A-list actor's absolute dedication to his grueling, after-hours sword-fighting practice. Plus, discover the inspiring true origin story behind one of cinema's most iconic sports dramas, and hear why the guys are officially declaring a viral internet trend completely dead. THE END, Entertainment News Daily, originates on The Morning X with Barnes and Crash. Listen live weekdays from 6–10 AM Eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 FM in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or via the 99X Freeloader app. All live show content is available hours after broadcast. The Morning X has been a staple since 1994, founded by Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy. Please review and subscribe to THE END... Entertainment News Daily, available on your favorite podcast platform. Get exclusive Morning X video interviews, bonus content, and behind-the-scenes footage on all platforms at TheMorningX.com. Join The Morning X Quiz Showdown every Thursday at 9:05 AM ET for your chance to win $1000. Sign up at GetInTheRing.com. Executive Producer: Steve BarnesHosts: Steve Barnes, Crash ClarkAssociate Producer: Leslie Tillery FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This podcast may contain copyrighted material used under fair use for criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research as protected by U.S. copyright law. For concerns, please contact [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.