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Netflix’s New Quentin Tarantino Movie Officially Scores Rare IMAX Release
Netflix will give The Adventures of Cliff Booth, a new Quentin Tarantino-written film, a two-week IMAX run from 25 November before it arrives on the streaming service. The release is notable because Netflix films rarely receive IMAX screenings, and it marks Tarantino’s first new feature-related project since 2019’s…
On This Day in 1960, Chubby Checker Entered the Pop Chart With a Hit Masterminded by Dick Clark
On 1 August 1960, Chubby Checker’s recording of “The Twist” entered the Billboard Hot 100, beginning a run that would take it to number one the following month. The song became a major dance phenomenon in the United States and internationally, helping establish Checker as a leading performer…
Calvin Ridley recalls fast-casual Mexican meal before offseason stomach bug knocked him out
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley has discussed a severe stomach bug he suffered during the off-season, linking it to a fast-casual Mexican meal. The episode reportedly left him unable to continue normally, adding to recent public attention on gastrointestinal illnesses. The supplied article text does not include…
The voice of Shinji in Evangelion says AI voice cloning is ‘heartbreaking,’ calls for Japanese government to intervene
Megumi Ogata, the Japanese voice actor known for playing Shinji Ikari in Neon Genesis Evangelion, has described AI voice cloning as “heartbreaking” and called for action by Japan’s government. The comments highlight growing concern among performers that generative AI could reproduce distinctive voices without consent, payment or meaningful…
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All 9 Live-Action Spider-Man Movies, Ranked
Collider ranks all nine theatrically released live-action Spider-Man films, excluding the animated Spider-Verse entries and ensemble Marvel films where Spider-Man is not the lead. The list presents the character as Marvel’s most consistently popular cinematic hero, while judging the films from one clear disappointment to several strong entries.…
Lollapalooza Shortens Wolf Alice and Cortis Sets, Delays Several More Amid Intense Flooding
Lollapalooza delayed the opening of its third day in Chicago after heavy overnight rain caused flooding and muddy conditions across Grant Park. The disruption led to cancelled, postponed and shortened performances, although the festival’s main headliners Olivia Dean and Jennie were not affected. Doors were initially delayed from…
William Shatner leaks that he and his metal band are on the line-up for Coachella 2027
William Shatner has apparently disclosed that his new heavy metal band, The *uckers, is booked to play Coachella in 2027, although the festival has not announced any acts. The claim is notable because it would mark an unexpected festival appearance by the 95-year-old Star Trek actor, who is…
Bill Maher breaks with the left to hammer Anthony Fauci after explosive Senate hearing
Bill Maher criticised Anthony Fauci on HBO’s “Real Time”, accusing the former US health official of misleading the public about the origins of COVID-19. Maher argued that the laboratory-leak theory was too readily dismissed during the pandemic and said critics had wrongly portrayed discussion of it as racist.…
YouTuber Hank Green says his AI usage is ‘not healthy’
YouTuber Hank Green has apologised for what he described as an unhealthy reliance on AI chatbots after viewers suspected a chatbot response had appeared in one of his educational videos. He says he used ChatGPT to locate research materials rather than write his scripts, but accepted criticism that…
The “hilariously unconvincing” 2002 movie Roger Ebert couldn’t stand: “This sucks on so many levels”
Roger Ebert’s target was Jason X, the 2002 tenth instalment in the Friday the 13th series, which moves masked killer Jason Voorhees into space in the year 2455. The article highlights Ebert’s exceptionally hostile review, in which he used one of the film’s own lines to argue that…
Metric, Broken Social Scene, and Stars Bring the Right Kind of Nostalgia to Brooklyn Paramount: Review
Metric, Broken Social Scene and Stars brought their “All the Feelings Tour” to Brooklyn Paramount, presenting a shared celebration of the bands’ pasts while stressing their continuing relevance. The review argues that the concert avoided empty nostalgia by framing their long-running careers through friendship, collaboration and the prospect…
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10 Forgotten Epic Movies That Are Perfect From Start to Finish
Collider highlights 10 largely overlooked epic films it considers flawless from beginning to end, arguing that outstanding examples of the genre can be eclipsed despite their scale, craft and emotional impact. The selections span international cinema, literary adaptations, fantasy and silent film, with the article emphasising visual ambition,…
Heidi Klum shows off figure during yacht trip after revealing her husband told her to ‘eat more’
Heidi Klum was photographed holidaying on a yacht near St Barts with her daughter Leni Klum and Leni’s boyfriend, Aris Rachevsky. The images showed the model and her daughter wearing bikinis, continuing public interest in Klum’s family holiday and body-confidence comments. Klum, described as a 53-year-old German supermodel,…
Liam Payne’s chaotic last hours, by the call girls he hired for hotel sex and drugs binge: We reveal the astonishing, sworn witness statements of two prostitutes who joined One Direction star in hours before he plunged to his death
The article claims to report sworn witness statements from two women who said they were with Liam Payne at a hotel shortly before his death. It presents their accounts as describing a chaotic final period involving alleged sex and drug use, though the supplied text does not include…
Funding warning as South Yorkshire grass fires spark alarm
Cabinet spending pledges face a funding shortfall, while firefighters condemn avoidable grass fires. Smashing Pumpkins return to Lollapalooza with surprise guests, and Clair Obscur designers cite anime influences.
Three killed in Moscow restaurant explosion
At least three people have been killed and 15 injured by an explosion at a restaurant near central Moscow. The cause has not been confirmed, and authorities have secured the area while investigating what happened. The blast occurred at about 20:00 local time on Kudrinskaya Square. Russian Telegram…
CNN’s Jennings defends Olympian after DOJ tosses Reflecting Pool case: ‘He ought to sue’
The Justice Department has moved to dismiss its criminal case against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn, who had been accused of deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. CNN contributor Scott Jennings said Hearn was owed an apology and should consider suing to restore his reputation, underscoring the…
The Elvis Presley songs Linda Ronstadt couldn’t stand: “I don’t like any of it”
The article discusses Linda Ronstadt’s critical view of Elvis Presley’s music, presenting her comments as a reminder that musical influence does not necessarily mean admiration. It focuses on her preference for more authentic, roots-based music over the style associated with Presley’s later output. Ronstadt’s remarks are placed within…
Talarico leads Paxton by 3 points in Texas Senate race: Fox News poll
A Fox News poll puts Democrat James Talarico three points ahead of Republican Ken Paxton in Texas’s US Senate race, 51% to 48%. The result suggests an unusually competitive contest in a state where Republicans have long dominated statewide elections, potentially making the seat important to control of…
Fans stunned at Travis Kelce’s training camp physique after nuptials to Taylor Swift
Travis Kelce attracted attention at Kansas City Chiefs training camp after videos of him arriving on the field prompted online discussion about his physique. The Fox News article frames the reaction around his recent marriage to Taylor Swift, suggesting fans were surprised by his appearance rather than commenting…