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Kurt Vile – “Zoom 97”
Once again, Vile season is upon us. Laid-back indie rock charmer Kurt Vile is preparing to follow his 2022 major-label debut (watch my moves) with a new LP called Philadelphia’s Been Good To Me. It’s largely self-produced, with Vile recording most of it at home in Philly’s
Edgar Ramirez, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Annabelle Wallis to Star in a Satirical Comedy ‘Oh, How Fun!’ Set on a Posh Greek Island (EXCLUSIVE)
Charlotte Gainsbourg (“Antichrist”), Edgar Ramirez (“Emilia Pérez”) and Annabelle Wallis (“The Mummy”) are set to star in Argyris Papadimitropoulos’ new feature “Oh, How Fun!,” a satirical comedy set on the posh Greek Island of Antiparos. Lucky Number has boarded international
Critical Role officially reveals when Campaign 4 tables will reunite
After a four-episode Overture, Critical Role's tables for Campaign 4 have been split into three separate groups. This May 21, they are set to reunite.
Pussy Riot and Topless Activists Rally Against Russian Pavilion at Venice Biennale
The art collective and the feminist group FEMEN displayed Ukrainian flags and chanted as police blocked access to the pavilion.
Heavy rain causes flash floods in parts of Petaling Jaya and Kuala Lumpur
Floodwater was seen overflowing drains onto the walkways fronting several shophouses in Malaysia's capital.
Google’s AI search summaries will now quote Reddit
Google is updating its AI Search features to make it easier for users to find information from sources they know and trust. One of the more notable changes introduces "a preview of perspectives" from firsthand sources like social media, Reddit, and other web forums, effectively
Ubuntu servers restored after DDoS attack sends services down for days
Who has a gripe with Ubuntu?
Amazon MGM’s ‘Vengeance’ Hits No. 1 Across Prime Video Territories, Fueling Pablo Cruz’s Push for Mexican Genre at Scale
“Vengeance” (“Venganza”), pitched as the biggest-budgeted Mexican action movie ever produced and the first Mexican original from Amazon MGM Studios granted an exclusive theatrical window before streaming, has rolled off Prime Video as a bona fide global hit, taking the
Valencia, Europe’s sun-drenched sporting playground
The Valencian Region has established itself as a world-class destination where elite competition and Mediterranean lifestyle meet.
Taking the dombra global: how a Kazakh duo is modernising a traditional instrument
The “Temirlan & Yernat” duo is bringing the Kazakh traditional instrument, the dombra, to global audiences, proving this ancient instrument can thrive far beyond the steppe.
Paul Verhoeven's misunderstood sci-fi masterpiece Starship Troopers is still as sharp as ever
Starship Troopers, directed by Paul Verhoeven, is a satirical military thriller that lampoons right-wing militarism.
Disney+ Will Become ‘Immersive, Interactive Digital Centerpiece’ of the Company, CEO Josh D’Amaro Says
Fresh-in-the-saddle Disney boss Josh D’Amaro is pushing forward on an initiative already underway to make Disney+ the primary touchpoint for Mouse House customers and fans worldwide. “Disney+ becomes the primary relationship between Disney and its fans, the place where
Freshwater mussel protein offers new source of inspiration for medical-grade glues
Researchers at the University of Toronto have identified a protein from the quagga mussel that can stick to surfaces underwater, even though it lacks a chemical feature long thought to be essential for this kind of adhesion. The protein, called Dbfp7, is the first freshwater
The Voice That Revealed a Planet
"David Attenborough turned a whisper into one of the most powerful voices in history. At 100, it carries both wonder and warning."
Neandertals used rhinoceros teeth as tools
Finds at sites in Spain and France suggest that Neandertals used the teeth of ancient rhinos for heavy-duty fabrication.
Jeff Bridges Narrated Documentary ‘In the Company of Wolves: An American Journey’ Acquired by Vision Films (EXCLUSIVE)
Vision Films has acquired the Jeff Bridges narrated documentary “In the Company of Wolves: An American Journey,” directed by Susan Kucera. The film will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on May 15 at the Olympia Theater. After Cannes, the film will have a limited theatrical
Anthony Mason on His New Interview Show, ‘Alchemy,’ and Going Deep With Paul Simon and Neil Diamond
Anthony Mason has been on television for so long that he’s one of those faces that you know even if you don’t know why. He began at CBS News as a correspondent in the mid-1980s, serving as the organization’s Moscow bureau chief, traversing the globe multiple times, covering
Kate Pierson Sings Pee-wee’s Playhouse Theme At Netflix’s 40th Anniversary Tribute Concert
When it hit the airwaves in 1986, Pee-wee's Playhouse was a rare mainstream triumph for a bunch of weirdo subculture types. The late Paul Reubens developed his Pee-wee Herman character on the LA improv-comedy scene in the '70s, turned it into a stage show, appeared in a Cheech
Florence’s iconic Villa San Michele hotel reopens with revamped spa, rooms and gardens
After an 18-month renovation, Belmond’s Villa San Michele has reopened in the hills above Florence with refreshed rooms, a new Guerlain spa and upgraded gardens, offering a quieter, more considered take on luxury just outside the city.
Daniel Radcliffe’s ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ Recoups $5.75 Million Broadway Investment
“Every Brilliant Thing,” a play starring Daniel Radcliffe, has recouped its entire production cost after 10 weeks on Broadway. The solo show was capitalized at $5.75 million. This production was nominated on Tuesday for two Tony Awards, one for best play revival and another for
These two Secrets of Strixhaven cards resurrect Magic's oldest combo
The prepared mechanic in Magic: The Gathering's Secrets of Strixhaven can lead to a deadly combo available for the Witherbloom Pestilence deck.
Watch: Passengers evacuated from virus-hit cruise ship off Cape Verde
The Dutch foreign ministry confirmed that a British, German and Dutch national had now been taken from the virus-hit ship.
Italy: Femen and Pussy Riot protest Russia’s return to Venice Biennale
The 2026 Venice Biennale opened press previews on Wednesday with protests outside the Russian pavilion, marking Moscow’s return since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Uber and Disney are seeing the same remarkable dynamic in this economy. Both stocks are surging
Uber and Disney pointed to a resilient spending backdrop, with consumers continuing to shell out for rides, food delivery, vacations and theme park trips.
Studio Ghibli wins Spain's highest Princess of Asturias Award for 'universal cinema'
Japanese animator Studio Ghibli has been awarded Spain's 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities for its contribution to world animation and its defence of humanist, ecological and universal values.
Fire at commercial complex near Tehran kills 11 and injures dozens
Iranian media reported on Wednesday that a fire at a shopping centre near the capital left 11 people dead and dozens of others injured. The prosecutor's office has called for an investigation into the incident to identify possible culprits, state-run media reported.
Live updates: Trump warns Iran to agree to deal or face 'higher level' of bombing
With the U.S. and Iran reportedly closing in on a peace deal, President Trump on Wednesday morning warned the Islamic Republic to come to terms. "If they don’t agree, the bombing starts, and it will be, sadly, at a much higher level and intensity than it was before," he posted
Rare shelter for displaced LGBT people in Lebanon offers safety in war
By Catherine Cartier and Emilie Madi BEIRUT, May 6 (Reuters) - Mohammed's life as a gay man in conservative south Lebanon was already rife with challenges. But Israeli strikes on his hometown in March were the final straw, pushing him to flee to a rare shelter in Beirut hosting