Cannes Adds ‘Victorian Psycho,’ Judith Godrèche Drama to Official Line-Up
James Gray's 'Paper Tiger' was a late addition to Competition, with Cannes adding several new Un Certain Regard and Special Screening titles.
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US wants to see unified response from Iran, White House says
April 22 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump wants to see a "unified" response from Iran's leadership to U.S. proposals to end hostilities, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Wednesday. Leavitt told reporters that Trump had not set a deadline for an end to the
Israeli strikes wound journalist, trap another under rubble in southern Lebanon
By Maya Gebeily BEIRUT, April 22 (Reuters) - Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon wounded one journalist and left another trapped under rubble on Wednesday with rescuers temporarily blocked from reaching her by ongoing Israeli fire, Lebanon's health ministry, a senior military
Watch Geese’s Newest Fan, Courtney Love, Cover ‘Au Pays Du Cocaine’ Alongside a Pomeranian
In the span of just a few months, Love has gone from "Geese curious" to "Geese-blossoming-appreciation," and she's finally entered the last stage, Geese fandom
Can an Artwork Have Personhood?
Many of us yearn for intimate, almost human interactions with art objects. But the risks might outweigh the rewards.
Party City plans major comeback, opens 100-plus mini-stores in California
The once-dominant party supply chain — which filed for bankruptcy five days before Christmas 2024, after forty years in the business — is plotting a comeback in California and beyond.
Months into ‘CBS Evening News’ gig, struggling Tony Dokoupil lags even further behind rivals in latest ratings
Dokoupil's newscast pulled in roughly 3.8 million viewers and fewer than 500,000 adults aged 25-54 during week of April 6, according to Nielsen.
‘Mandalorian & Grogu:’ Lucasfilm to Sneak 25 Minutes at Imax Fan Event
Directed by Jon Favreau, the movie is a spin-of Disney+’s streaming series and brings Grogu, aka Baby Yoda, to the big screen for the first time.
Livvy Dunne poses for Sydney Sweeney’s lingerie brand SYRN — sending Victoria’s Secret’s stock plunging
Sydney Sweeney’s SYRN posted a photoshoot with Olivia “Livvy” Dunne, hinting at a potential collaboration that could shake the lingerie industry – as shares in Victoria’s Secret slumped 3.5%.
Historic $116M Gift Endows Lending Program at National Gallery of Art
The initiative reached an estimated 900,000 visitors across 10 institutions in the United States during its pilot year.
New Ecco The Dolphin: Complete Collection Is Not Actually Complete
Also: Square Enix is turning the Final Fantasy 7 tower climb into a board game, and Hideo Kojima swings by Xbox to snap some photos
LISTEN: Why the Warner Bros.-Paramount Skydance Sale ‘Symbolizes Big Changes in the Industry’
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Erik Gordon, a professor at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, breaks down the Warner Bros. Discovery sale saga as the company’s shareholders prepare to vote on the sale to Paramount Skydance. Gordon, who studies
Speed and deterrence: Germany's defence minister unveils first ever military strategy
Germany is reshaping its armed forces. The Bundeswehr is set to become faster, more capable and more technologically advanced, with the ability to strike targets precisely at longer range.
First trailer for DC's R-rated Clayface horror movie released
James Gunn's DCU gets a big dose of horror with Clayface, a new movie based on Batman's shapeshifting villain. Watch the first trailer for Clayface.
Kraftwerk Loses Two-Decade-Long Copyright Dispute After Court Rules Unauthorized Sample Was a ‘Pastiche’
A circuitous and protracted copyright infringement case first brought by German electronic-music pioneers Kraftwerk in 2004 has finally been settled — and not in the pioneering electronic group’s favor. The European Court of Justice, the principal judicial authority of the
Celeste Rivas Died of Multiple Stab Wounds, Autopsy Finds
Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the 14-year-old girl allegedly killed by the singer D4vd, died of multiple stab wounds, according to an autopsy report released on Wednesday. The singer, whose legal name is David Burke, was charged on Monday with murder and sexual abuse of a child in
Grouper Announces Rare North America Shows
Look, it's a Grouper tour! These days Liz Harris rarely goes on the road in North America; when she does play shows, she tends to stay closer to her native West Coast. But today she's announced a run of six tour dates this September, kicking off with an appearance at Chicago's
Darrell Sheets, ‘Storage Wars’ Star, Dies at 67
Darrell Sheets, who appeared on 163 episodes of the popular A&E series “Storage Wars,” died Wednesday in Lake Havasu City, Ariz. He was 67. Police said he died of what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. “On April 22, 2026, at approximately 0200 hours,
'Is that real?:' Warren, CNBC anchor spar over Trump Fed pressure
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Wednesday became incredulous when CNBC anchor Sara Eisen compared her prior outspokenness on the Federal Reserve to that of President Trump. During an interview on “Squawk on the Street,” Eisen noted that the Massachusetts Democrat has been
Celeste Rivas Died of Two ‘Penetrating Injuries’ With ‘Smooth Edges’ on Teen’s Torso
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office finally revealed Rivas' autopsy report after the singer D4vd was charged in her murder
Spirit Airlines reportedly negotiating rescue deal with Trump administration
The Trump administration is considering a rescue deal for Spirit Airlines, a company that filed for bankruptcy twice within the past two years, The Wall Street Journal reported. On Tuesday, President Trump, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Commerce Secretary Howard
Napa Valley unveils $6.4M scheme to save decimated Wine Country — how everything will change explained
The update also comes as Napa’s wine industry faces broader economic pressures.
‘Heart Eyes 2’ Sets February 2028 Release Date at Paramount
Heart Eyes Killer, the deranged murderer who strikes on Valentine’s Day, has staked a big-screen return. Paramount Pictures will co-produce and co-finance “Heart Eyes 2,” with a release date set for Feb. 11, 2028. Sony Pictures had distributed the first film, which earned $33
Oh No, World Of Warcraft’s Latest Patch Is Full Of Wacky Bugs And Somehow Ruins Prop Hunt, Too
Don't pick up the mirror, don't fight the boss, don't cast on the move, don't go home
Fallout co-creator says non-linear design is all about never assuming how players will act, illustrates his point by fantasising about an NPC guard he seems to really hate
"Your job is to provide a nice map for them to play on."
Turkey trying to revive Russia-Ukraine negotiations, Erdogan tells NATO chief
ANKARA, April 22 (Reuters) - Turkey is making efforts to revive negotiations between Russia and Ukraine and bring together the leaders of the warring sides, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in a meeting in Ankara, the Turkish presidency
Schumer: Trump turning DOJ into 'Department of Vengeance' with SPLC investigation
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Wednesday that President Trump is turning the Department of Justice (DOJ) into the “Department of Vengeance" with a recent indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). “I just want to say a quick word about the
‘Heart Eyes 2’ a Go for 2028 Release From Paramount, Spyglass
Director Josh Ruben will return to direct and co-write the script for the romantic slasher sequel.
Neil Young’s New Album Has Three Songs He Wrote 63 Years Ago
It's been less than a year since Neil Young released Talkin To The Trees , his first album with new backing band Chrome Hearts. But it sounds like Young and his associates are already ready to spring another one on us. The post Neil Young’s New Album Has Three Songs He Wrote
Earth Day Started with an Oil Spill
The day of environmental action and protest has grown and evolved over the past 56 years The post Earth Day Started with an Oil Spill appeared first on Nautilus .
Annecy Festival Rolls Out Inaugural Slate for New International Animation Institute
Annecy Animation Film Festival is rolling out a slate of events to mark its 2026 edition and the opening of its sprawling new institute, including a showcase for Laika, the studio behind “Coraline” and “The Boxtrolls,” and an exhibition dedicated to Ankama (“Krosmoz”). Annecy
‘Clayface’ Teaser Trailer: First Look at DC Studios’ R-Rated Body Horror Film
The introduction of a new Batman villain has been described as "pure horror" by James Gunn.
Trump Hasn’t Destroyed Nearly as Much of Iran’s Military as He Claims
President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed to have obliterated Iran’s navy and air force—but it seems that Iran has maintained far more military capabilities than his administration is willing to let on. Last week, Trump claimed that Iran’s navy was “laying at the bottom of
Rick Scott holding Coast Guard promotions over issue with shipbuilder
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) is holding up hundreds of Coast Guard promotions over an issue with Eastern Shipbuilding Group, a Florida shipbuilder. In a statement to The Hill on Wednesday, Scott said he has questions about what happened with contracts with the company since
A group of “unauthorized users” have...
A group of “unauthorized users” have accessed Anthropic’s Mythos AI model , which the company recently said they couldn’t widely release because it was too dangerous. Whoopsie doodle! Maybe don’t use guessable paths for your powerful cyberattack model?
Tashkent and Astana deepen strategic ties during Bukhara talks
High-level talks in the Uzbek ancient city of Bukhara aimed to double trade to $10 billion. Presidents of the two countries focused on transport, energy, digitalisation and environmental initiatives, while joint projects and regional cooperation continue to expand.
Why Wall Street is growing optimistic about Kevin Warsh’s Fed chair nomination
The optimism comes after Sen. Thom Tillis offered President Trump a so-called “off ramp” that would end a DOJ probe.
“People Just Don’t Care”: ‘Leaving Neverland’ Director on Why Michael Jackson Won the Court of Public Opinion
Seven years after his explosive HBO doc, Dan Reed watches Hollywood cash in on a man he calls "worse than Jeffrey Epstein" with the biopic 'Michael' — and explains why nobody seems to mind.
‘Clayface’ Trailer: Batman Villain Enters James Gunn’s DC Universe in Gross-Out Body Horror Movie
DC Studios has released the trailer for “Clayface,” which hits theaters on Oct. 23. The horror film, which is directed by James Watkins, will track the origins of the shape-shifting villain, played by Tom Rhys Harries. Clayface, who starts as struggling actor Matt Hagen,
Creating Baby Geniuses to Thwart the AI Threat? (Yes, Really.)
"The new wave of Silicon Valley–backed gene-editing startups is straight out of 'Brave New World.'"
Republicans air misgivings about redistricting push after Virginia vote
The Democratic triumph Tuesday has GOP lawmakers openly questioning the mid-decade redraws pushed by President Donald Trump.
Republicans warn DeSantis's Florida redistricting push 'fraught with peril'
Florida Republicans are barreling ahead with a high-stakes redistricting session as the party looks to offset Democrats’ new maps in Virginia. State lawmakers in the Sunshine State are set to convene next week in what is widely seen as the GOP’s last chance to redraw
MrBeast’s Beast Industries Sued by Former Employee Alleging Sexual Harassment and Retaliation; Company Says Suit Is Based on ‘Categorically False Statements’
The media company led by MrBeast, the YouTube megastar whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, has been sued by a former employee, who alleges she was subjected to years of sexual harassment, gender bias and retaliation by Donaldson and other senior leadership. Donaldson’s company,
Everything We Know About Alex Garland’s Elden Ring Movie, Including The Latest Leaks From Its Set
Here are all the details we know about the Elden Ring film so far, from its announcement all the way up to today's set pictures
The International Center of Photography Presents Photobook Fest
This year’s fest will feature over 80 publishers with a full weekend of workshops, panels, and book signings. May 8–10 in Manhattan’s Lower East Side.
Studio Ghibli's next film arrives in July, as a Ghibli Park exclusive
Night in the Valley of Witches, an animated short set in Ghibli Park, was co-directed by Goro Miyazaki, Hayao Miyazaki's son. It will debut July 8.
‘Uganda,’ ‘Job 1:21,’ ‘Trade’ Among Winners at Visions du Réel Industry Awards
Daniel Mann’s “Uganda” and Samuel Suffren’s “Job 1:21” are among the top winners at VdR-Industry 2026, which runs alongside Switzerland’s leading documentary film festival Visions du Réel in Nyon. “Uganda,” produced by La Bête and Acqua Alta, which revisits a little-known 1904
Trump administration halts shipments of U.S. cash to Iraq
The move, affecting about $500M in proceeds from Iraqi oil sales, comes as Washington pushes for a new prime minister who will dismantle Iranian-aligned militias.
Czech students protest government plans to cut public media funding
The new coalition government led by populist Prime Minister Andrej Babiš drafted the plan to scrap the fees that individuals, households and businesses pay to access the outlets.