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A new live-action comedy series set in the “Star Trek” universe is being developed by actor-writer Tawny Newsome and writer-director Justin Simien. Known for their work on “Star Trek: Lower Decks” and “Dear White People” respectively, Newsome and Simien announced the project during the “Star Trek” Universe panel at San Diego Comic-Con, with fellow executive […]
Sheila E. revealed that Prince almost recorded a solo version of Michael Jackson’s hit song “Bad,” which was never released. Speaking on “The Jason Show,” Sheila E. shared that despite being seen as rivals, Prince and Michael Jackson were actually friends and spent time together. She recounted a moment at Paisley Park when Prince considered […]
“Deadpool & Wolverine” is the 34th film to be released under the MCU banner and the first of the Disney-produced installments to garner an R-rating from the Motion Picture Association. “Deadpool & Wolverine” shattered box office records this weekend, tallying $205 million in domestic ticket sales during its opening, the highest debut of 2024 and […]
In CNN’s The Assignment podcast episode “Coconuts, brat, and Kamala Harris: What Does it Mean?”, Audie Cornish discusses Vice President Kamala Harris’s viral moment after becoming the frontrunner of the Democratic ticket. The episode explores how a Republican attack on Harris turned into a pop culture phenomenon, with researcher Nina Jankowicz and social media strategist […]
In a recent study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, researchers investigate the potential link between bedtime screen use in early adolescents and sleep outcomes after one year. Overall, bedtime screen use was associated with shorter sleep durations and increased sleep disturbances one year later in early adolescence. Research shows that screen use, which includes television, […]
President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 while traveling Wednesday in Las Vegas and is experiencing “mild symptoms” including “general malaise” from the infection, the White House said. Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Biden will fly to his home in Delaware, where he will “self-isolate and will continue to carry out all of his duties […]
The 2024 Emmy nominations, recognizing the very best of primetime television, have been announced. Favorites for this year’s nominations again include The Bear as well as Shōgun (FX), The Crown (Netflix), Fallout (Prime Video) and Baby Reindeer (Netflix). Read below for the list of nominees. Outstanding Television Movie Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie (Peacock) Quiz Lady (Hulu) Red, White & Royal Blue (Prime Video) Scoop (Netflix) […]
Drake was affected by the severe rainstorms in Toronto as he shared videos of his flooded home on social media. In an Instagram Story shared Tuesday, the “Hotline Bling” rapper filmed an unidentified man pushing against glass double doors as water rushed from what seemed to be a closet and into a bathroom. Panning around […]
Cypress Hill brought a 28-year-old joke from The Simpsons to life by performing with the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) at the Royal Albert Hall. This collaboration, inspired by a 1996 episode where the band mistakenly booked the LSO while under the influence, was realized after fan pressure and social media outreach. The one-night event featured […]
Cardi B and Offset celebrated their daughter Kulture’s sixth birthday with a luxurious trip to Disneyland Paris via private jet. The couple, known for their lavish gestures, shared videos on Instagram Stories showing a slumber party on the jet and a fun-filled day at Disneyland. The celebration included their other children, Wave, 2, and Offset’s […]
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