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Two women accuse Gaetz of sex trafficking in Florida lawsuit
Two women have filed a civil lawsuit accusing former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz of taking part in a sex trafficking scheme involving paid sexual encounters, drugs and travel, including a trip to the Bahamas. The allegations have not been established in court; Gaetz has said that much of…
NY congressman to introduce bill protecting video game ownership
Representative Ritchie Torres plans to introduce the Power to the Players Act, which would ask the Federal Trade Commission to protect people’s ability to own and keep playing video games they have bought. The proposal comes amid concerns that digital purchases can be withdrawn when publishers remove games…
Widespread terror as FBI investigates ‘suspicious substances’ mailed to lawmakers and election offices
The FBI and US Postal Service are investigating suspicious letters sent to congressional offices and election officials in several states. The incidents have prompted evacuations and renewed security concerns ahead of November’s midterm elections, when officials are already preparing for heightened threats. At least one Senate office was…
16 Years Later, This ‘Lost’ Release Still Adds Another Layer to the Sci-Fi Series
*Lost*’s DVD releases extended the show’s mystery-driven storytelling beyond the episodes, using inventive menus, detailed extras and hidden features to reward attentive fans. The article argues that their care and creativity stand out today, when home-video releases often offer simpler menus and fewer supplements. The six-season collection included…
“Don’t Do This! You Said You Wouldn’t!”: Paul McCartney Shares His One Complaint About the Upcoming Beatles Biopics
Paul McCartney says his main concern about Sam Mendes’ forthcoming Beatles films is that he may again be shown as shorter than John Lennon. He says the band members were roughly the same height, and argues that depicting him as smaller misrepresents their relationship. McCartney recalled objecting to…
In 1963, Audrey Hepburn met her favourite co-star of all time: “He had me down flat the minute he met me”
Audrey Hepburn said Cary Grant was her favourite co-star, praising how easy he made acting and how quickly he understood her. Their work together on the 1963 film *Charade* stood out as a treasured experience in her career. In a 1989 interview, Hepburn described Grant as reserved, sensitive…
Millionaire trapeze artist doctor killed himself and daughter, 3, after going on three hour small plane joy ride that triggered fury from other pilots stunned by his selfish flying
A Colorado doctor and experienced trapeze artist, Aaron Gingrich, and his three-year-old daughter Isabella died when the small plane he was piloting crashed in the Rocky Mountains. The crash followed a flight of almost three hours, and the National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary report said the aircraft was…
Skydance’s Market Value Is Currently Less Than Half What Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Combined Were Worth
Skydance’s market value has fallen sharply since it completed its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, leaving the combined company worth less than half the value of WBD and Paramount before the merger. The decline reflects a rocky start for the newly formed company and investor doubts about whether…
The 100,000,000-selling rock icons Keith Richards dismissed as ‘posers’
Keith Richards praised Guns N’ Roses for succeeding despite resistance from radio, but criticised the band’s appearance as imitative and overly posed. His comments show how he valued musical substance over image, even as the band’s striking look helped define its public identity. Slash has said The Rolling…
Fandango Orders ‘Bad Girls Club: Unfinished Business’ as the Versant-Owned Streamer Gets Into Original Programming
Fandango has ordered its first original programme, a two-episode reunion special reviving the unscripted series “Bad Girls Club”. The move marks a step into original programming for the Versant-owned, free ad-supported streaming service, which says the franchise has performed strongly with its viewers. Hosted by former cast member…
With ‘Obsession,’ Is the Golden Globes’ Comedy Race the New Home for Category Fraud?
The article questions whether the Golden Globes will enforce its rules as drama-heavy films seek places in its comedy categories. It argues that category choices can affect awards chances, but that a few comic moments should not make a primarily serious film a comedy. Curry Barker’s “Obsession”, made…
Fandango Moves Into Originals With ‘Bad Girls Club’ Reunion
Fandango is entering original programming with a two-part reunion special bringing back cast members from Oxygen’s reality series *Bad Girls Club*. The project draws on a show that remains popular with Fandango viewers and marks another streamer’s move into reunion programming. Hosted by season two star Tanisha Thomas,…
Taylor Momsen on the challenges she faces singing Chris Cornell’s songs with Soundgarden
Taylor Momsen says singing Chris Cornell’s songs with Soundgarden is both an honour and a demanding task. The Pretty Reckless singer, who describes Soundgarden as a band that changed her life, says she feels pressure to perform the music while also taking joy and pride in celebrating Cornell…
Born 61 Years Ago Today in California, the Son of the Legendary “King of the Road” Singer Who Went on to Write Hits for Trace Adkins and Terri Clark
Dean Miller, son of the late “King of the Road” singer Roger Miller, turns 61 on 15 October. He built a career as a country singer, songwriter and producer, writing songs recorded by established artists while pursuing a distinct identity from his famous father. Raised in Santa Fe…
The musician Glenn Frey always wanted to leave Eagles: “Give me a call”
Glenn Frey wanted the Eagles to move beyond country rock and pursue a broader sound, which helped create tensions with guitarist Bernie Leadon. Frey believed Leadon’s rootsier musical preferences no longer matched the band’s direction, and expected Joe Walsh could eventually take his place. Frey said the group…
Bullying Book ‘The One We Left Behind’ Optioned by ‘Henry Danger’ Director Mike Caron (Exclusive)
Director Mike Caron has optioned Sara Coven’s award-winning middle-grade novel *The One We Left Behind* for a feature film, with writer Sean Lavery set to adapt it. The project marks a move beyond Caron’s television work towards family-focused feature films, and aims to explore bullying in greater depth.…
STAIND’s New Album Has An Official Title: ‘The Space Between The Darkness And The Light’
Staind have confirmed that their forthcoming album is titled “The Space Between The Darkness And The Light”. Frontman Aaron Lewis says the record is finished and he is proud of it, but he does not know when it will be released. Lewis describes the album as continuing the…
Bluesky expands Attie to create shareable games and social apps
Bluesky has expanded its Attie AI tool so users can generate small social apps, including games, polls and dashboards, by describing what they want in a prompt. The apps can be shared as standalone websites, extending Attie beyond its original purpose of helping people create custom feeds. Bluesky…
The 21,000,000-selling Beatles album Yoko Ono and John Lennon agreed was their best
Yoko Ono said that The Beatles’ 1968 album, The White Album, was her favourite, preferring it to Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. John Lennon shared that view, calling the record the band’s best and saying he thought its music was stronger than Pepper’s. The White Album topped…
Neil Young Praises ‘Digger’: ‘The Best Film I Have Ever Seen’
Neil Young has called Tom Cruise’s film *Digger* “the best film I have ever seen”, arguing that critics have overlooked its artistic and political meaning. His praise stands out because the film has divided critics and is struggling at the box office. Writing in his newspaper, Young described…