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Motion Picture Academy Names Sean Baker and Samantha Quan as Chairs of Marquee Theater Committee
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has named filmmaker Sean Baker and producer Samantha Quan as co-chairs of its newly created Marquee Theater Committee, which will review submissions and recommend venues for inclusion on the Academy’s Marquee Theater List. The appointment forms part of a wider announcement of chairs and vice-chairs across the…
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Unidos por los Nuestros Benefit Show Raises $1.37 Million for Venezuela & Colombia Earthquake Relief
The Unidos por los Nuestros benefit concert and international fundraising campaign has raised $1,377,928.05 for communities affected by devastating earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia. The event mattered as a rare cross-border collective effort by the Latin music industry, bringing together dozens of major artists to support humanitarian relief following two separate seismic disasters within weeks…
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Game Subscriptions You Might Secretly Already Have
Gaming has never been more expensive. We’re here to investigate why, and help you play more while spending less. Welcome to GameSpot Cheap Week. As part of GameSpot’s Cheap Week, we’re running through why games and consoles are so expensive these days (hint: it’s a lot of AI and tariffs). We’re also providing some tips…
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Anti-socialism push can flip battlegrounds, Republican leader bets as party fights to hold House
House Speaker Mike Johnson has told Fox News Digital that Republicans will defy historical midterm trends by holding, and even growing, their House majority in 2026. Speaking while campaigning in a swing congressional district in Auburn, Maine, Johnson argued that a strong anti-socialism message could help the GOP flip battleground seats, pushing back against the…
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KATSEYE Says ‘Gnarly’ Backlash Changed How They Saw Their Own Music
KATSEYE has opened up about the intense backlash their single “Gnarly” received on release, and how watching public opinion shift over time reshaped the group’s approach to criticism and artistry. Speaking on the Nicky at Night podcast, members of the global girl group said they deliberately chose not to let early negative reactions dictate their…
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Barcelona steal Rodri away from Real Madrid and plan to make him new Busquets
Rodri has completed his move from Manchester City to Barcelona, ending speculation about the Spain captain’s future and positioning him as the long-awaited successor to club legend Sergio Busquets. The 30-year-old, who was named the best player at this summer’s World Cup as Spain triumphed, flew into Barcelona on a private jet on Monday evening…
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This Indie Rom-Com Crew Was Officially in Danger While Filming One Scene
Collider spoke with writer-director-star Reed Arnold and co-stars Kelly Russo and Travis Laughlin about their debut indie film “Do Us Part,” which began life as a short 25-page script before being reworked into a stage play and eventually a full feature. The interview highlights the challenges of low-budget independent filmmaking, including an alarming on-set incident…
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The 1981 movie Steve Martin was “vilified” for making: “I was completely lost”
Steve Martin has previously reflected on the backlash he faced for starring in the 1981 musical romance Pennies from Heaven, a bold departure from comedy that he made shortly after becoming a major star. Following the huge success of The Jerk, which recouped its budget 25 times over, Martin chose to pursue a dramatic, non-comedic…
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Iran’s Speaker says Bessent and Hegseth are ‘way out of their league’
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf criticised US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on 18 August, arguing that Washington’s escalating pressure would not secure concessions from Tehran beyond those envisaged in a previous framework. In a post on X, Ghalibaf said the two officials were “way out of their league” and…