‘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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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.
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
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
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.
Atlantic reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick says she’s 'inundated' with sources
journalismAtlantic reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick says she’s 'inundated' with sources
Fitzpatrick tells Radio Atlantic new sources are corroborating her profile of FBI Director Kash Patel amid his lawsuit
Packers extend Jayden Reed, three years, $50.25 million
sportsPackers extend Jayden Reed, three years, $50.25 million
Green Bay agreed to a three‑year extension with WR Jayden Reed worth $50.25M in new money, including $20M guaranteed.
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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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
Real Betis 1, Real Madrid 1, Bellerín nets 90+4' equalizer
sportsReal Betis 1, Real Madrid 1, Bellerín nets 90+4' equalizer
Héctor Bellerín's stoppage‑time goal rescued Betis in a 1‑1 draw that leaves Real Madrid further behind in the title race.
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Iran has not decided whether to participate in World Cup 2026
sportsIran has not decided whether to participate in World Cup 2026
Reports say Iran has not finalized a decision on sending a national team to the 2026 FIFA World Cup
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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.
Resident Evil Requiem surpasses 7 million sales
gamingResident Evil Requiem surpasses 7 million sales
Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem has sold over 7 million copies in about 2.5 months, the series' fastest seller
Woody Guthrie song resurfaces in modern protest covers
Artists and activists are reviving Woody Guthrie’s protest songs, notably 'Old Man Trump,' through new covers and instructional adaptations by performers such as the Missin' Cousins and Eric Guerin. Guthrie wrote 'Old Man Trump' in 1942 to criticize landlord Fred Trump and discriminatory housing practices. Contemporary renditions reuse Guthrie's explicit anti-racist language to spotlight housing justice and political accountability today. The revival matters because these compact, familiar songs link mid-20th-century anti-racist organizing to current demands for equity in housing and public life.
