Florida woman who shot man dead during dispute over Walmart parking spot will NOT face charges, prosecutors say
A Florida woman, Melissa Payne, will not face criminal charges after fatally shooting Bart DiGuglielmo following a row over a parking space at a Walmart in North Lauderdale, with prosecutors ruling she was protected by the state's "Stand Your Ground" law. The Broward County State Attorney's Office said…
ABC’s Classic Action Series Is Quietly Finding Redemption on Streaming 50 Years Later
Charlie's Angels, the 1970s ABC series long dismissed as "jiggle TV," is finding fresh appreciation nearly 50 years after its debut, having recently climbed into the Top 10 on the Apple TV store. The show was frequently lumped in with the disparaging genre label coined by an NBC…
The Police almost abandoned their 1983 masterpiece after 10 days in the studio: “I can’t handle this”
The Police's iconic 1983 single "Every Breath You Take" was nearly never finished, as the band came close to abandoning its final album, Synchronicity, amid severe interpersonal tensions during recording at George Martin's AIR Studios in Montserrat. Engineer Hugh Padgham recalled bitter fights between Sting and drummer Stewart…
Innocent tradie’s heroic final act revealed after he was shot dead during a suspected gangland bungle – as his heartbroken family speaks out
An innocent tradesman, Joshua MacDonald, 40, was shot dead in what police believe was a case of mistaken identity in Merrylands West, western Sydney. His family say he died shielding his best friend and the friend's two young daughters from gunfire, with relatives calling for greater police protection…
Venus and Serena Williams’ highly anticipated US Open return ends in heartbreaking loss
Venus and Serena Williams reunited on court at the US Open on Friday night, their first appearance together at the tournament in four years, but the doubles pairing ended in a narrow defeat. The match, played before an enthusiastic Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd firmly behind the sisters, underlines…
Ben McKenzie Would “Be Up For” A Revival Of ‘The O.C.’: “It Was A Great Show”
Ben McKenzie, who played Ryan Atwood in Fox's teen drama The O.C., has said he would be open to reviving the show nearly two decades after it ended. Speaking on Australian radio station KIIS 1065, the actor said there had been no serious talks about a comeback but…
‘A Long Winter’ Review: Andrew Haigh’s Moody Drama, Set on a Farm in the Rockies in the Early ’50s, Is a Sweeping Act of Cinematic Storytelling
Andrew Haigh's new film "A Long Winter" is a moody drama adapted from a novella by Colm Tóibín, set on an isolated farm high in the Rocky Mountains in the early 1950s. It marks Haigh's first feature since "All of Us Strangers" and, according to this Variety review,…
“The best part of the day”: The musician that Paul Thomas Anderson called working with “like Christmas”
Paul Thomas Anderson has spoken about his long-running creative partnership with Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood, describing their collaboration as one of the most rewarding aspects of his filmmaking process. Speaking to Lauren Laverne on BBC Radio 6 Music, the director explained that the pair work closely from early in…
Tate brothers charged with further trafficking and sex crimes in Romania
Romanian prosecutors have filed new charges against social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate, accusing them of trafficking minors and other sex crimes in a case that could add to the legal jeopardy the brothers already face over separate UK charges and their extradition fight in the United…
Jordan Firstman’s ‘Club Kid’ Leads Independent Studio Success at Major Film Festivals
Jordan Firstman's directorial debut feature, 'Club Kid,' has generated significant industry momentum following its screenings at major autumn festivals. The film received a standing ovation lasting six minutes at Cannes
Mike Leigh’s ‘Tender Loving Care’ Divides Critics as Potentially Final Film
Mike Leigh's "Tender Loving Care", which premiered at the Telluride Film Festival and may prove to be his final feature, is drawing largely favourable but divided reviews. Reports on the reception note that trade outlets have split along interpretative lines, with some hailing it as a warm, affecting…
Sandra Bullock Teases ‘Practical Magic 3’ Could Happen, Wants To “Pass The Torch”
Sandra Bullock has suggested that a third instalment of Practical Magic could be made if the upcoming sequel proves successful, with the actress keen to hand the franchise over to the younger cast members playing her onscreen daughters. Speaking to Vanity Fair, Bullock said "we'll do a number…
Dolly Parton’s Star-Studded ’80s Classic Officially Stages a Streaming Comeback
Following the death of Dolly Parton last month at the age of 80 after a brief battle with cancer, fans have been revisiting her film work, with the 1989 tear-jerker Steel Magnolias enjoying a notable streaming resurgence on Paramount+. The film, directed by Herbert Ross and released nine…
The “scary” voice Brian Wilson was always challenged by: “Don’t try”
Brian Wilson, the creative force behind The Beach Boys, always chased musical originality, even as the band's trajectory took a bittersweet turn following the release of Pet Sounds. Although Pet Sounds is now hailed as a landmark achievement, the commercial failure of the follow-up project Smile allowed The…
‘Big Bang Theory’ Meets ‘Alias’ in NBC’s Action-Packed 5-Part Spy Series
NBC's cult favourite spy comedy-drama Chuck has surged up the Apple TV Store charts, drawing renewed attention to a series often overlooked despite its five-season run. The show is being highlighted for its distinctive blend of genres, combining the nerdy comedic sensibility of The Big Bang Theory with…
Republicans Land Supreme Court Victory Over Campaign TV Ad Rates Ahead Of Midterms
The US Supreme Court has handed Republicans a temporary legal victory over campaign television advertising rates ahead of the midterm elections, granting an emergency appeal backed by the Trump administration. The order halts a lower court ruling that had sided with Democrats in restricting discounted broadcast advertising rates…
‘Tender Loving Care’ Review: Mike Leigh’s Tale of Social Workers, Lonely Hearts and Dementia Should Have Been a Fuller Portrait
Variety's review of Mike Leigh's new drama "Tender Loving Care" finds the film falls short of the writer-director's best work, despite strong performances from its cast. The film explores multiple forms of "care" through its characters, but the critic argues this thematic scattering leaves the film feeling schematic…
‘Tender Loving Care’ Review: Kate O’Flynn Lights Up Mike Leigh’s Warm, Gently Wrenching Study of Solace and Solidarity
Mike Leigh's new film "Tender Loving Care" is a warm yet emotionally affecting drama about friendship, family and the strain on England's social safety net, reviewed here ahead of release. The 83-year-old writer-director has hinted this could be his final film, and the review frames it as a…
‘Tender Loving Care’ Review: Kate O’Flynn Stars In What Could Be Mike Leigh’s Final Film, But It Happens To Be One Of His Best – Telluride Film Festival
Veteran British director Mike Leigh's latest feature, Tender Loving Care, premiered at the Telluride Film Festival to praise from Deadline, with speculation that it could be his last film given his age and health. Made in Leigh's characteristic scriptless, workshopped style, the film returns to the gentle, character-driven…
Trump envoys head to Moscow and Kyiv as Black Sea shipping toll mounts
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