Bad Bunny’s Spotify Streams Soar 470 Percent in U.S. Post-Super Bowl
The Puerto Rican star's streams saw a 210 percent increase in global streams
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Valve's job rejection letter to a high school teen is a class act
In 2015, one intrepid teen tried to see if the people behind Steam might take a chance on his career. He got rejected, but in an encouraging way.
International outrage grows over Israel's plans for West Bank
International outrage was growing on Monday at Israeli plans to tighten the country's grip over the occupied West Bank, with the United Nations chief saying he was "gravely concerned". Earlier, Saudi Arabia and seven other Muslim-majority countries condemned the new Israeli
Eddie Murphy, Eva Longoria Reteam for Comedy ‘Attachment Parenting’ for Amazon MGM (Exclusive)
John Davis of Davis Entertainment is also back in the fold after having worked with the duo on last year's action comedy 'The Pickup.'
Always sunny in Wrexham: Docuseries nets economic, social gains for city in Wales
When actors Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds bought a low-level Welsh soccer club in 2021, their goal was not just to save a sports team. In the FX docuseries "Welcome to Wrexham," which chronicles the stars' efforts to revitalize Wrexham AFC, the pair has been explicit about
Ford worker who heckled Trump not disciplined: UAW
The Ford worker who heckled President Trump during his visit to a plant in Michigan last month has not been disciplined, according to his union, United Auto Workers (UAW). TJ Sabula reportedly called Trump a "pedophile protector" during the president's tour of Ford’s River
The Maker Of Banned Indie Game Horses Claims Epic Is Misleading Players
Epic claims it was communicative but Santa Ragione disagrees
Stable high-energy pulses achieved with low-stress electro-optic switch
A research team led by Prof. Zhang Tianshu from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a low-stress electro-optic switch based on large-aperture β-barium borate (BBO) slab crystals and integrated it into an Nd:YAG hybrid-cavity
Muon Knight shift reveals the behavior of superconducting electron pairs
Quantum materials and superconductors are difficult enough to understand on their own. Unconventional superconductors, which cannot be explained within the framework of standard theory, take the enigma to an entirely new level. A typical example of unconventional
Nexstar’s ‘The Hill’ Heads to New York to Broaden Ad Relationships
“The Hill” typically focuses on policy and politics in Washington. But last week, some of its editorial and business executives made a point of putting a spotlight on New York. In a meeting held with ad agencies and potential sponsors, Bill Sammon, a senior vice president of
‘Sinners’ Exhibit Featuring Props, Costumes and Set Pieces Is Now Part of Warner Bros. Studio Tour (EXCLUSIVE)
“Sinners” is now a part of the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood. The new exhibit featuring costumes for Smoke and Stack (MIchael B. Jordan), Sammie (Miles Caton) and Annie (Wunmi Mosaku) are all on display. Set elements, props and prosthetics are also on display and will
Angel Du$t Are Keeping It Real and Doing Hardcore Their Way
The Baltimore band are respected by their peers for their authentic, one-of-a-kind approach
Bad Bunny's Puerto Rico flag had a special meaning. Did you notice?
If you were focused on his singing – or distracted by the real-life wedding that took place – you may not have noticed there were two versions of the Puerto Rican flag that made in appearance.
Film Academy Will No Longer Show Oscar-Nominated Films to Members on Big Screen (Exclusive)
The organization says its post-nominations screenings, which reportedly cost thousands of dollars a pop, drew "an average of five members" over the last years, leading to the decision to eliminate them.
Discord requiring face scan or ID for full access
Discord, a social platform popular in the gaming community, announced Monday that it is rolling out new age assurance technology that will require users to submit a video selfie or another form of identification to fully access the platform’s features. Starting in early March,
Alexis Krauss Explains Why Sleigh Bells Can’t Easily Walk Away From Wasserman, Spotify, & Ticketmaster
Earlier this month, a newly-unveiled batch of Epstein Files revealed that Casey Wasserman, founder and CEO of the talent management company Wasserman, had traveled on Jeffrey Epstein's plane during a 2002 humanitarian trip. Additionally, around that same time, Wasserman had
Discord is rolling out facial scanning and ID checks in March for everyone who doesn't want to be locked into a 'teen-appropriate experience'
The new global policy, which will be required for age-gated servers, "sensitive content," and other features, comes just four months after a leak of 70,000 age verification ID photos.
‘A beaver blind date’: animals given freedom to repopulate Cornish rivers
Release into Helman Tor reserve marks historical first for keystone species hunted to extinction in UK 400 years ago Shivering and rain-drenched at the side of a pond in Cornwall, a huddle of people watched in hushed silence as a beaver took its first tentative steps into its
People act more helpfully in poor environments than rich ones, research reveals
People are more likely to act helpfully in situations where there are poorer choices to give to others, according to a new study that tested willingness to help others in different contexts.
‘Nice Indian Boy’ Writer Eric Randall Signs With Paradigm (EXCLUSIVE)
Writer and producer Eric Randall has signed with Paradigm for representation, Variety has learned exclusively. Randall continues to be repped by Rain and Jackoway Austen. Randall is perhaps best known for writing the 2025 film “A Nice Indian Boy,” which was based on the novel
Selma Blair, Jerry O’Connell Set to Guest Star on Sony’s ‘S.W.A.T. Exiles’ Spinoff (EXCLUSIVE)
“S.W.A.T. Exiles,” the upcoming 10-episode spinoff of “S.W.A.T.” led by star and exec producer Shemar Moore, is rounding out its cast roster. Added to the list of guest stars: Selma Blair (“Cruel Intentions”) and Jerry O’Connell (“Billions”). Plus, Lenora Crichlow (“Bel-Air”)
Living, Breathing Cities Pose Challenges for Carbon Monitoring
A new comprehensive review details the challenges and opportunities of carbon monitoring in cities The post Living, Breathing Cities Pose Challenges for Carbon Monitoring appeared first on Nautilus .
‘Blue Film,’ Controversial Cam Boy Drama, Acquired by Obscured Releasing: ‘A Lot of People Were Scared’ (EXCLUSIVE)
“Blue Film,” a sexually charged drama about a fetish camboy who spends the night with an anonymous client, has been acquired by Obscured Releasing. The film received strong reviews, but was considered to be so controversial that several major festivals, including Sundance and
Trump’s Commerce Secretary Faces Calls to Resign Over Epstein Files
Members of Congress are calling on Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to resign after the government’s latest release of Jeffrey Epstein files show that the pair had a close relationship, contradicting Lutnick’s earlier denials. Lutnick, who lived next door to Epstein in New
Toxic Gym Culture Horror ‘Shredded’ From Josh Lawson and Michael Bay Launching at EFM With Protagonist, Logical Pictures and UTA (EXCLUSIVE)
Modern gym culture and self-obsession is getting the horror treatment in the newly announced feature “Shredded.” The picture, produced by Michael Bay’s Platinum Dunes (“A Quiet Place, “The Purge”), is being written and directed by Josh Lawson, the actor/director who starred as
New Overwatch heroes and Overwatch season 1 release time in your time zone
Overwatch season 1's release date brings new heroes and a whole lot more. Here's when Overwatch season 1 releases in your time zone
On Its 30th Birthday, Section 230 Remains The Lynchpin For Users’ Speech
For thirty years, internet users have benefited from a key federal law that allows everyone to express themselves, find community, organize politically, and participate in society. Section 230 , which protects internet users’ speech by protecting the online intermediaries we
The Guardian view on heavy rain: England’s flood defences are not strong enough | Editorial
The disruption and distress caused by record downpours must focus minds on the need for climate preparedness With flood warnings still in place across south-west England and Wales on Monday, followed by another fortnight of wet weather forecasts, the sodden ground across
Satellite record shows boreal forests expanded 12% and shifted north since 1985
The boreal forest—the world's largest terrestrial biome—is warming faster than any other forest type. To understand the changing dynamics of boreal forests, Min Feng and colleagues analyzed the biome from 1985 to 2020, leveraging the longest and highest-resolution satellite
LISTEN: Super Bowl Stomps Domestic Box Office as ‘Zootopia 2’ Rules Global Turnstiles; Ted Sarandos Has Confidence in WBD Deal
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Box Office segment, Variety’s Rebecca Rubin breaks down a typically weak Super Bowl weekend at the turnstiles in the U.S., and she examines “Zootopia 2’s” staying power at the international box office. Marc Malkin presses
Rock the Country Festival Addresses Canceled Date: ‘Our Fans Work Hard for Their Money’
"And we refuse to put on a show that doesn’t meet the standard they deserve," organizers say following the exit of Shinedown from the Kid Rock-led tour
Von der Leyen pitches two-speed Europe ahead of Draghi crunch summit
Commission President says bloc should consider cooperation among smaller groups of countries if unanimity is not possible to push through economic agenda. Draghi called for 'pragmatic federalism' ahead of crunch summit.
Catherine Zeta-Jones to Star in Tate Taylor’s ‘Cupid’
The 'Chicago' and 'Traffic' star will play an unorthodox marriage counselor in the new psychological thriller from 'The Girl on the Train' director.
Catherine Zeta-Jones to Play Unorthodox Marriage Counselor in Thriller ‘Cupid’ for Director Tate Taylor and ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Writers
Oscar and Tony winner Catherine Zeta-Jones is set to star in the psychological thriller “Cupid,” portraying a marriage counselor whose methods push a fractured relationship into increasingly dangerous territory. The film will be directed by Tate Taylor (“Ma,” “The Girl on the
Danish product-scanning apps gain traction amid renewed calls to boycott US goods
Mobile apps, designed to help shoppers identify and boycott American goods, have seen a surge in use in Denmark. It comes after US President Donald Trump’s repeated desires to acquire Greenland. Watch the video above for more.
How the spring thaw influences arsenic levels in lakes
From 1948 to 1953, a gold mine called Giant Mine released about 5 tons of arsenic trioxide per day into the environment around Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada. Emissions declined from the 1950s until the mine closed in 2004, but the surrounding landscape remains
Lego Eevee Hides Neat Tributes To All Of Its Eeveelutions
One of the first Pokémon Lego sets has a fun detail in the build
Hotel guests embrace AI convenience—but still want a human touch, study finds
Smart AI voice concierges are increasingly being deployed for routine tasks once held by hotel front desk staff. From requesting extra towels to asking for a late check-out, many of these common guest inquiries are now being handled by in-room voice AI devices, a kiosk or
‘Anais in Love’ Director Charline Bourgeois-Tacquet Returns With ‘A Woman’s Life,’ Boarded by Be For Films (EXCLUSIVE)
“A Woman’s Life,” the anticipated sophomore feature of Charline Bourgeois-Tacquet (“Anais in Love”), has been boarded by Be For Films. The film, which is produced by David Thion at Les Films Pelléas (“Anatomy of a Fall”), marks Bourgeois-Tacquet’s follow-up to her acclaimed
$100 million won’t fix addiction if HHS keeps undermining what works
The Department of Health and Human Services has invested $100 million in a pilot program in eight U.S. cities focused on court-ordered treatment, psychiatric care, crisis intervention, and recovery-oriented housing, while rejecting harm reduction and housing-first approaches,
Seeing the whole from a part: Revealing hidden turbulent structures from limited observations and equations
The irregular, swirling motion of fluids we call turbulence can be found everywhere, from stirring in a teacup to currents in the planetary atmosphere. This phenomenon is governed by the Navier-Stokes equations—a set of mathematical equations that describe how fluids move.
Capturing the instant of electrical switching to pave the way for faster memory
As artificial intelligence advances, computers demand faster and more efficient memory. The key to ultra-high-speed, low-power semiconductors lies in the "switching" principle—the mechanism by which memory materials turn electricity on and off. A South Korean research team has
Research raises concerns over gambling advertising ahead of 2026 World Cup
Academics from the University of Sheffield are warning that current gambling advertising rules may be insufficient after new research revealed that television gambling ads significantly influenced betting activity during the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The study examined betting
Scripps Sells Court TV to Jellysmack’s Law&Crime Network
Court TV is getting a new owner: The E.W. Scripps Co. inked a deal to sell the Court TV network to Law&Crime, the multiplatform true-crime and legal content network founded and led by Dan Abrams that is now owned by media creator holding company Jellysmack. Financial terms of
Mewgenics' secrets might take 'years to find, creator says
Edmund McMillen teases DLC for Mewgenics alongside an ARG whose complexity will rival that of The Binding of Isaac's expansions.
SAG-AFTRA Begins Studio Talks Amid Media Blackout
SAG-AFTRA is beginning to bargain with the major studios on Monday, as it looks to improve on AI and streaming residual terms won during the 2023 strike. As is customary, the union and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers are observing a media blackout so as
Ford worker who heckled Trump about Jeffrey Epstein still has a job, not disciplined: UAW
The incident prompted Trump to raise his middle finger and shout profanity toward the worker who criticized Trump's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein controversy, according to the UAW and video posted online.
Nanodevice tugs single proteins to reveal how cells sense force
Physical forces from gravity, muscle contraction, and more have strong impacts on how the cells in our bodies behave. For instance, weight-bearing exercise helps stave off osteoporosis because cells in our bones sense that force and build more bone to support it. Cells of our
Why does rough grinding make stainless steel more prone to corrosion?
Stainless steel is widely known for its impressive corrosion resistance, but it is not invincible. When exposed to environments containing chloride ions, such as seawater, the risk of corrosion increases. To achieve the sleek, clean appearance the material is famous for,
Delroy Lindo Reflects on ‘Sinners,’ His First Oscar Nomination and the Awards Snubs in Between: ‘The Work Still Stands’
Delroy Lindo doesn’t like ice in his tonic water. We’re at the London hotel in West Hollywood, settling in to discuss his long-awaited moment of Oscar recognition for his turn in Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners.” Barely a minute into the conversation, he asks how I predict the winners
