‘Michael’ biopic opens to mixed reviews, critics note omissions
music‘Michael’ biopic opens to mixed reviews, critics note omissions
Estate-backed biopic 'Michael' debuts in theaters; Jaafar Jackson's performance is praised while critics say the film largely skips abuse allegations.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced announced
gamingAssassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced announced
Ubisoft confirms Black Flag remake 'Resynced' for release July 9 with modern graphics and overhauled combat.
Review: 'Mother Mary' praised for Hathaway and Coel performances
moviesReview: 'Mother Mary' praised for Hathaway and Coel performances
David Lowery’s 'Mother Mary' is called visually arresting with strong turns from Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel, though dialogue is criticized.
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FBI Director Kash Patel's defamation suit reportedly backfires
newsFBI Director Kash Patel's defamation suit reportedly backfires
Patel’s $250 million defamation lawsuit has drawn new sources and reporting that raise fresh questions about his conduct.
Bette Midler releases video for 'All You Fascists Bound to Lose' cover
musicBette Midler releases video for 'All You Fascists Bound to Lose' cover
Midler's new music video reworks Woody Guthrie's protest song and features Barbara Hershey and footage from No Kings protests
Final Fantasy XIV expands free trial to include Shadowbringers
gamingFinal Fantasy XIV expands free trial to include Shadowbringers
Square Enix has extended FFXIV's free trial to Shadowbringers, letting new players access four expansions up to level 80
East Coast Kin photography tag highlights global landscapes
photographyEast Coast Kin photography tag highlights global landscapes
Community photographers post landscapes, wildlife and travel shots from Yosemite to Vanuatu under the #EastCoastKin tag.
Park Chan-wook to direct 'The Brigands of Rattlecreek' with McConaughey, Pascal, Butler
moviesPark Chan-wook to direct 'The Brigands of Rattlecreek' with McConaughey, Pascal, Butler
Park Chan-wook will helm S. Craig Zahler’s ultra‑violent western starring Matthew McConaughey, Pedro Pascal and Austin Butler.
Helluva Boss Season 3 trailer to premiere at LVL UP panel
tvHelluva Boss Season 3 trailer to premiere at LVL UP panel
LVL UP Expo panel tonight will debut the Helluva Boss Season 3 trailer, creators and attendees say.
Benjamin Netanyahu treated for early-stage prostate cancer
scienceBenjamin Netanyahu treated for early-stage prostate cancer
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a malignant prostate tumour was removed and he is in 'excellent physical condition.'
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Barbra Streisand celebrates 84th birthday
musicBarbra Streisand celebrates 84th birthday
Fans and fellow artists mark Barbra Streisand turning 84 with tributes, clips and favorite song recommendations.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 gets 1st‑anniversary patch
gamingClair Obscur: Expedition 33 gets 1st‑anniversary patch
Sandfall released an anniversary update adding collectible hairstyles and new artwork for the RPG
Justice Department ends probe of Jerome Powell, clears path for Kevin Warsh
financeJustice Department ends probe of Jerome Powell, clears path for Kevin Warsh
DOJ winds down criminal investigation of the Fed chair, removing a major hurdle to Warsh's confirmation
Petition urges Acting AG Blanche and Congress to release all Epstein files
journalismPetition urges Acting AG Blanche and Congress to release all Epstein files
Action Network petition asks Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and lawmakers to make the remaining Epstein files public now.
Jimmy Kimmel roasts Trump in alternate Correspondents’ Dinner
comedyJimmy Kimmel roasts Trump in alternate Correspondents’ Dinner
Kimmel headlined an alternate White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Jimmy Kimmel Live, delivering a savage monologue aimed at Trump.
Trump calls for arrest of Obama and Clinton in overnight posts
newsTrump calls for arrest of Obama and Clinton in overnight posts
President Trump posted overnight messages urging arrests of Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.
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Scooby-Doo: Origins, Netflix shares first cast photo as production starts
tvScooby-Doo: Origins, Netflix shares first cast photo as production starts
Netflix unveils live-action Scooby-Doo cast: McKenna Grace, Tanner Hagen, Abby Ryder Fortson, Maxwell Jenkins
Camp Rev Pit, Friday check-in and dialogue prompts
writersCamp Rev Pit, Friday check-in and dialogue prompts
Weekly writing camp shares snippet swaps, dialogue drops, cabin mixers and prompt callbacks for campers
Zenless Zone Zero version 2.8 'New: Eridan Sunset' launches May 6
gamingZenless Zone Zero version 2.8 'New: Eridan Sunset' launches May 6
miHoYo's Zenless Zone Zero adds new agents Promeia and Starlight in a May 6 update; a Steam launch is planned for Q2.
Woody Guthrie song resurfaces in modern protest covers
musicWoody Guthrie song resurfaces in modern protest covers
Artists and activists are reviving Woody Guthrie’s protest songs, including his 'Old Man Trump' criticism, in new performances and covers.
FFXIV adds two new jobs: a tank and a physical ranged DPS
Square Enix confirmed two new combat jobs for Final Fantasy XIV's upcoming expansion, adding a new tank and a physical ranged DPS. The initial promotional images show a glowing silhouette with arms outstretched, a woman throwing an axe at a target marked "NETFLIX", and a blurry person wearing headphones. Adding a dedicated tank and a weapon-based ranged damage dealer expands party role options and signals new gear and mechanics for future raids and trials.
