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Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze Surf Back into Theaters for ‘Point Break’s’ 35th Anniversary – Film News in Brief
“Point Break” is returning to cinemas for a limited run to mark the 35th anniversary of its original 1991 release, with a new 4K restoration set for screenings on 16 and 19 August. The re-release, from Resurgence Media Group, Saga Arts and Fathom Entertainment, is aimed at the film’s enduring cult following and will let…
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The American dream now comes with a ZIP code: Here’s where starter homes are still within reach
A new Realtor.com report shows the income needed to afford a typical starter home in the US has surged by more than 80% since 2019, far outpacing wage growth and deepening concerns about housing affordability. The findings highlight how home prices have climbed sharply in recent years, pushing homeownership further out of reach for many…
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Nintendo Switch 2 to get Modern Warfare 4 open beta in August
Activision and Nintendo have confirmed that an open beta for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will run from 28th August to 1st September 2026, giving Nintendo Switch 2 owners an early chance to try the game before its full release. Participation requires only an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription and a Nintendo Account, meaning…
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Prince Harry Concedes That Harry Styles Is the U.K.’s Most Famous Harry — But Is He Right?
Prince Harry has weighed in on the long-running debate over which of Britain’s famous Harrys is most recognisable, conceding on James Corden’s After Hours podcast that Harry Styles tops the list, with footballer Harry Kane in second place. Speaking alongside co-host Rio Ferdinand on the episode released on 19 July, the prince placed himself third,…
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One of Netflix’s Best Teen Romances of All Time Ends With a Near-Perfect Movie
Netflix’s acclaimed teen romance Heartstopper has concluded with a feature-length finale film, Heartstopper Forever, which has been met with strong critical and audience approval. The send-off for Alice Oseman’s young-adult series arrived the same weekend as the box office debut of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, though it has still made a notable impact of its…
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Ella Langley’s Choosin’ Texas matches record for most weeks at Hot 100 No. 1
Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” has spent a 14th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, equalling the all-time record for weeks atop the chart held jointly by Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” and Mariah Carey’s “We Belong Together” among female acts without a co-billed male performer (Carey’s seasonal “All I Want…
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Shakira & Burna Boy’s ‘Dai Dai’ Rules Global Charts, Oasis’ ‘Wonderwall’ Hits Top Five
Shakira and Burna Boy’s “Dai Dai (FIFA World Cup Official Song 2026)” has extended its reign at the top of Billboard’s global charts, remaining the world’s biggest song as the 2026 World Cup, won by Spain over Argentina, comes to a close. It has become the first official World Cup anthem to top the charts…
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Leftist streamer sparks online firestorm over speech to College Dems in Mao-style suit: ‘They’re communists’
Left-wing streamer and political commentator Hasan Piker provoked a heated backlash after addressing the 2026 College Democrats of America Convention in Washington, D.C., while wearing an outfit resembling the attire of former Chinese communist leader Mao Zedong. In his speech, he called for an end to compromise within the Democratic Party, accusing moderate Democrats of…
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‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’ Limited Edition DC Comic Book, Experiential Space for Fans Planned for San Diego Comic-Con (EXCLUSIVE)
DC Comics and HBO Max are marking San Diego Comic-Con with a limited-edition comic book tied to “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe,” the new “Big Bang Theory” spinoff set in a comic book shop. The tie-in, revealed exclusively by Variety, features cover art from DC president and chief creative officer Jim Lee and colourist…
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Greedy family of dine-and-dashers filmed stuffing their faces with $300 of food then fleeing restaurant without paying
A family in the United States was filmed by a restaurant’s security cameras eating a substantial meal before leaving without paying, in an incident described as a brazen “dine and dash”. The footage, which has since circulated widely online, shows the group ordering and consuming food before slipping out of the venue, leaving staff to…