No Doubt’s Tony Kanal Talks Emotional First Show at the Sphere: ‘We’ve Gone Through A Lot as a Band’
The group’s 18-date residency kicked off on May 6 in Las Vegas
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Morrowind mega-mod Skywind looks so good, even if it's still not finished
The effort to bring Morrowind into Skyrim continues, and—as always—the team could use some help.
JPMorgan warns $5 gas looks far more likely as Iran war pushes fuel prices sky high
JPMorgan analysts on Friday warned that the jet fuel crisis sparked by the Iran war’s historic energy supply disruption is making the odds of gasoline prices hitting $5 a gallon increasingly legitimate.
New obesity discovery rewrites decades of fat science
Scientists have uncovered a surprising secret hidden inside fat cells that could reshape how we think about obesity and metabolic disease. A protein called HSL, long believed to simply release stored fat when the body needs energy, turns out to have a second job deep inside the
Pokémon Red & Blue's original manga returns with deluxe rerelease
Viz Media's Pokémon Adventures Red and Blue manga is getting the deluxe rerelease treatment this fall.
Charlamagne confronts Dana White over Trump support ahead of White House UFC fights
Podcast host Charlamagne tha God on Friday grilled UFC President Dana White about his support for President Trump ahead of the upcoming UFC match to be held on the White House lawn. White appeared on Charlamagne's "The Breakfast Club" radio show, where White said he wants to
‘War of the Worlds’ Producer Defends Ice Cube Film After Disastrous Reviews
"The criticism of 'War of the Worlds' didn't surprise me," Timur Bekmambetov admits about the movie that scooped up five Razzie Awards.
RFK Jr. Exploring How to Ban Popular Antidepressants
Americans could soon lose access to some widely used antidepressant medications. As Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. prepares to wean the country off mental health medications, U.S. Health Department officials explored last week whether the department had the ability to
No Doubt’s Tony Kanal on Las Vegas Sphere Residency, Why They Haven’t Toured in Years and Whether New Music Is in the Works
It was mere hours before No Doubt kicked off their residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere when the emotional weight of the moment struck bassist Tony Kanal. “I had a good cry at soundcheck,” he tells Variety of their Wednesday night performance, the first of 18 shows at the
Opposition Mounts to Paramount-WBD Merger. Will It Make a Difference?
There’s a lot of sound and fury against David Ellison’s pending $111 billion megamerger with Warner Bros. Discovery. But what changes to the current terms of the pact will it signify — if any? Mark Ruffalo claimed in a New York Times op-ed this week Hollywood stars are afraid
Platner points to Ohio GOP defying courts in response to Virginia redistricting ruling
Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, pointed to past Republican defiance of court orders on redistricting as he reacted to the Virginia Supreme Court striking down the commonwealth’s new congressional map Friday. “I’m old enough to remember when
Dunkin’ owner Inspire Brands plows ahead with IPO plans despite rising costs hitting consumers
Inspire Brands' IPO could raise about $2 billion as early as this year, Bloomberg reported in March.
Shawn Levy to Direct Original Sci-Fi Drama ‘Somewhere Out There’ for Netflix
Shawn Levy is set to direct the original sci-fi movie “Somewhere Out There” for Netflix. The streamer picked up the spec script written by Max Taxe in a bidding war. Levy will also produce the film under his 21 Laps banner along with the company’s Dan Levine. The story falls in
Cannes: Renée Zellweger, Sissy Spacek and Mia Threapleton to Star in ‘A Woman in the Sun’
Oscar winners Renée Zellweger and Sissy Spacek will star with rising talent Mia Threapleton in “A Woman in the Sun.” Black Bear and Artist Equity have partnered with Zellweger’s Big Picture Co. on the drama, which marks the directorial debut of “Nyad” writer Julia Cox. Black
15 Artists Share the Best Advice They Got From Their Mother
“She taught me how to play, how to laugh until my face burns, and how to dance in the kitchen to ‘Believe’ by Cher.”
Larry Ellison Promised to Fire CNN Anchors If Trump Approved Takeover
Two press freedom groups are warning that Larry Ellison may “implement the CBS playbook” at CNN by getting rid of all the anchors President Donald Trump doesn’t like. In a letter sent Thursday to Paramount Skydance, Freedom of the Press Foundation and Reporters Without Borders
Asteroid Apophis will skim past Earth in 2029, and a new joint mission plans to watch every change
The European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to deepen collaboration in planetary defense, alongside a dedicated agreement for collaboration on the Rapid Apophis Mission for Space Safety (Ramses) to
Why Democrats' New York gerrymander won't be as aggressive as the GOP's efforts
Empire State Democrats aren't interested in targeting districts previously protected by the Voting Rights Act.
What I’m Watching This Weekend
Considering connecting with cephalopods and plants might be just the thing for an exhausted mind The post What I’m Watching This Weekend appeared first on Nautilus .
Anticipated supercannon sim PVKK delayed until 2027, but for the kind of reason you want to hear
This just gives us more time to weigh the ethical implications of operating giant weaponry for the baddies.
Julieta Venegas Reconnected With Her Roots — and Made Her Most Ambitious Work
The Mexican pioneer, who has inspired everyone from Natalia Lafourcade to Tainy, talks about her album Norteña and her accompanying memoir
Music Industry Moves: Angine de Poitrine Signs With Third Side Music Publishing; the War and Treaty Pact With Atlantic Outpost
The fast-rising bonkers Montreal rock duo Angine de Poitrine, whose popularity soared after a live KEXP session, have inked an exclusive publishing deal with independent music publisher Third Side Music, which will represent their catalog worldwide, working closely with the
GTA 6's multi-billion-dollar budget is 'a high-stakes game for big boys only,' Take-Two boss says, but he's 'cool with it'
That's one way of putting it.
Former DNC chair fires back at Psaki for 'deputy president' jab
Former Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Jaime Harrison on Friday fired back at MS NOW host Jen Psaki after she accused him of seeking a "deputy president" role. Psaki made the remark in an interview on the "Nobody Knows Anything" podcast, where she said Harrison
Alabama Republicans Pass Last-Minute Gerrymander in Middle of Election
Alabama Republicans approved two redistricting bills Friday, over the objections of Democrats and protesters who shouted their disapproval in the state Capitol. Republican Governor Kay Ivey immediately signed into law the legislation, which would redraw the state Senate map and
US revises UN resolution on Iran but China, Russia still expected to veto
May 8 (Reuters) - Washington has revised its proposed U.N. resolution demanding Iran halt attacks and mining in the Strait of Hormuz but the changes are unlikely to avert Chinese and Russian vetoes, diplomats said on Friday. A Chinese veto would be awkward ahead of U.S.
Darkest Dungeon Dev Would Never Use AI To Copy Deceased Narrator’s Iconic Voice
Wayne June passed away last year
Asus chases Elgato with its own secondary touchscreen display
Asus's latest gaming monitor is a little smaller than usual. The ROG Strix XG129C, announced on Friday, is a 12.3-inch touchscreen IPS display that's intended to be a sidekick for a larger main monitor, similar to the 14.1-inch secondary display in the 2020 Asus ROG Zephyrus
Shawn Levy Tackling Original Sci-Fi with ‘Somewhere Out There’ for Netflix (Exclusive)
His banner 21 Laps will produce the project that hails from a spec script by Max Taxe.
‘Batman: White Knight’ Creator Sean Gordon Murphy Revs Up with Creator-Owned Comic ‘The Last Driver’ (Exclusive)
Image Comics will launch the new ongoing series in August.
New Long-Necked Dinosaur Unearthed in Brazil Has European Roots
It’s the largest ever sauropod discovered in the area The post New Long-Necked Dinosaur Unearthed in Brazil Has European Roots appeared first on Nautilus .
Oasis Documentary From Peaky Blinders Creator And Meet Me In The Bathroom Filmmakers Coming To Disney+
The inevitable documentary about the Oasis reunion is coming this fall. Though Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight is credited as the "creator" of the doc, Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace — who co-directed the LCD Soundsystem documentary Shut Up And Play The Hits and the film
4 big things we just learned about the future of Sony's PlayStation
Sony dishes on its AI plans for first-party PS5 games, its digital strategy, and more in a revealing new earnings report.
Ramy Youssef on Making Fox News Melt Down After He Taught Elmo Some Arabic Words on ‘Sesame Street’: ‘You Feel This Ramp-Up of Islamophobia’
Fox News, the next time you want to criticize Ramy Youssef, how about actually giving the comedian a call? “I’ve been on the network a few times without my consent,” he tells Variety‘s Awards Circuit Podcast. “I’d love to be asked for comment, because I would! Any of the ways
Cruz says Trump Accounts offer path to Social Security privatization
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said Trump Accounts for children born from 2025-28 could open the door to Americans paying their payroll taxes into personal accounts invested in the stock market instead of to the federal government, which has borrowed from the Social Security trust
Anion swap unlocks sevenfold CO₂ capture in polyionic liquids
A joint research team from Nitto Boseki Co., Ltd. (Nittobo) and Tohoku University has revealed that polyionic liquids (PILs) can achieve high carbon dioxide (CO₂) adsorption when their counter anions are exchanged. This discovery provides a critical new design guideline for the
Amazon is adding a vertical video feed to Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video is joining Netflix and Disney Plus in adding a vertical feed of videos to its streaming app. The new "Clips" feed will offer a stream of short-form videos from shows and movies, with options to jump into the full title, rent, or buy it. Prime Video previously
Dave Coulier Lost 45 Pounds and Hasn’t Eaten ‘Solid Food in Months’ After Cancer Treatment: ‘It’s Affected My Ability to Speak’
Dave Coulier is responding to fans who have pointed out his changing appearance following a battle with both tongue cancer and lymphoma. In a video shared to the “Full House” star’s Instagram on Thursday, the 66-year-old actor explained how treatments for the cancer have
Africa: Statement on the Passing of H.E. Festus Gontebanye Mogae, former President of Botswana
[Mo Ibrahim Foundation] The Mo Ibrahim Foundation is deeply saddened by the passing of H.E. Festus Gontebanye Mogae, former President of the Republic of Botswana, recipient of the 2008 Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership, and former Chair of the Ibrahim Prize
Sony Interactive Entertainment chief says AI will enable 'gaming experiences like never before,' and I wonder: How long are these guys going to talk about it before we actually start seeing it?
And do we really want that anyway? I'm not so sure I do.
Justice Department moves to strip 12 Americans of their citizenship
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Friday it is seeking to denaturalize a dozen people from various parts of the country who are accused of fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship. Federal prosecutors filed denaturalization actions in U.S. District Courts across the
A China move now on Taiwan would be an enormous gamble
“The Iran war weakens deterrence in Asia, undercuts confidence of US allies and partners, and makes conflict with China more likely.” That’s become an article of faith among those opposing the US fight with Iran. The US military – the navy in particular – is indeed smaller than
Resident Evil 9 Leon Must Die Forever DLC, explained
Resident Evil Requiem's DLC Leon Must Die Forever adds a roguelike mode to the game for free that lets you shoot more zombies with agent Kennedy.
In 1951, the Civil Rights Congress submitted a petition...
In 1951, the Civil Rights Congress submitted a petition to the UN charging that the “brutality and discrimination” of Jim Crow constituted genocide by the US govt . The US prevented any debate on the petition and CRC leaders were persecuted thereafter.
King Charles features in surprise birthday tribute to David Attenborough
Whimsical film shows relay of animals carrying centennial card from Balmoral Castle to naturalist in London King Charles has featured in a surprise birthday tribute to David Attenborough, with a cast of wild animals helping to relay his handwritten congratulatory centenary
Update: Discord says it's 'seeing significant recovery' after a partial outage
If you can't start up Discord, it's not just you.
Homan says he's 'sure' ICE officers detain US citizens: 'But we don't deport them'
White House border czar Tom Homan said Thursday he's "sure" Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers have detained U.S. citizens, "but we don't deport them." Homan told reporters outside the White House that U.S. citizens have "nothing to fear." "We deport people that
The Making of a Maintenance Artist
A new documentary traces Mierle Laderman Ukeles’s decades-long practice of spotlighting marginal, unpaid, and feminine labor.
Mary Frank Creates Her Own Pantheon
Across sculptures and works on paper, her subjects are self-sustaining survivors who have not lost their capacity for tenderness.
