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‘Half Man’ Stars on Their ‘Sinister’ Fraternal Relationship in Richard Gadd’s New Drama and That Shocking Virginity-Loss Scene: ‘A Lot Scarier on the Page Than It Was to Shoot’
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains stories from the series premiere of “Half Man,” now streaming on HBO Max. “Half Man,” the sophomore drama from “Baby Reindeer” creator Richard Gadd, follows the story of two very different teenage boys thrown together by fate, whose
Fauzan Zidni Elected Head of Indonesian Film Agency, Plans Cannes Push
Film producer Fauzan Zidni has been elected chair of the Indonesian Film Agency (BPI) for a four-year term, with the government-backed body set to make its first international delegation appearance at the Cannes Film Festival in May. Zidni, a producer at Cinesurya who
Heated socks sold at Costco recalled after wearers report second-degree burns
The recall covers roughly 207,800 pairs of 32 Degrees-branded socks which the CPSC says are tied to at least 14 "heat-related incidents." Thirteen of those incidents involved burns.
‘The Rocky Horror Show’ Broadway Review: Kitschy Cult Classic Returns Without the Shock, Danger and Fun
“Enjoy the show. Don’t be an asshole,” While it’s not your typical musical theater greeting, “The Rocky Horror Show” is not your typical show. It’s one that is flamboyantly abnormal and anarchical and one that famously thrives on enthusiastic audience engagement and interplay —
Indian Epic ‘Krishnavataram’ Lines Up Worldwide Multilingual Release, English Version to Follow (EXCLUSIVE)
“Krishnavataram,” an independently produced Indian historical epic depicting the life of Hindu God Lord Krishna, will open in cinemas across multiple territories on May 7, with an English-language version following two weeks later in the U.S., U.K. and Canada. The film is the
Melissa McCarthy Hits on Mariska Hargitay as ‘Law & Order: SVU’ Guest Star: ‘I Know My Way Around a Pair of Handcuffs’
Melissa McCarthy guest starred on Thursday’s episode of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” as a pro fighter who has the hots for Olivia Benson, the NYPD captain played by Mariska Hargitay. In the episode, Benson approaches McCarthy’s character, Jasmyn Jewell, as she sits at a
US Senator Steve Daines to lead visit to China before May summit, SCMP reports
April 24 - U.S. Republican Senator Steve Daines will lead a five-member bipartisan delegation to China next week, the South China Morning Post reported on Friday, citing sources.
Cher’s Son Elijah Blue Allman Opposes Conservatorship Bid Amid Criminal Charges
The star is seeking a conservatorship over her son's finances, claiming he is "gravely disabled" following arrests in New Hampshire
A Game Pass ‘Starter Edition’ Bringing Stardew Valley And Fallout 4 To Discord Nitro Just Leaked
The chat platform subscription will seemingly give players access to some games for free
Emmys: Supporting Actor (Limited/Movie) — David Harbour Emerges as Frontrunner as ‘Half Man’ Acting Submissions Loom
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis.
White House memo claims mass AI theft by Chinese firms
A memo from Michael Kratsios says firms, mainly in China, are wrongfully distilling US AI models.
Warren draws 'parallels' between AI 'bubble' and financial crisis
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) warned on Thursday that investments in artificial intelligence could trigger a potential economic crash, drawing parallels to the 2008 financial crisis caused by a collapse in the housing bubble. “The parallels to the 2008 financial crisis are
As US brands stumble, China wins over young Indonesians
Companies like Mixue, Haidilao and BYD are reshaping how Indonesians see China.
Senate Democrats call for investigation into FAA chief stock divestiture
Senate Democrats on Thursday called on a federal watchdog to investigate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford's stock divestment, accusing him of making profits that "violated his ethics agreement." Sens. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Tammy Duckworth
Headscarf with a beret: Muslim designers showcase floral dresses and boxy streetwear in Paris
Some young attendees say the event demonstrated a more inclusive French culture taking shape.
Emmys: Supporting Actor (Comedy) — Harrison Ford Eyes Overdue Recognition as Bobby Moynihan Stands Out in ‘Reggie Dinkins’
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis.
US soldier charged after winning $400,000 betting on removal of Maduro
Gannon Ken Van Dyke allegedly made trades on Polymarket on the basis of classified information, the justice department says.
Emmys: Supporting Actor (Drama) — The Race Without a Frontrunner?
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis.
Fernando Mendoza Makes NFL Draft Appearance (With Help From LinkedIn)
Fernando Mendoza isn’t expected to turn up at the NFL Draft, but he will be spotted in a commercial tied to the annual event. Like many of its users, LinkedIn hopes to make a few new connections. Working with Mendoza, a top draft pick who has shown a proclivity for using the
'Our presence on PC isn't strong enough,' Xbox bosses admit
At the same time, the "Microsoft Gaming" name adopted in 2022 has been dropped, and it's all back to Xbox again.
Oscar Isaac Discusses Playing With Hot Chip In Beef, Juliana Madrid Explains Her Cameo
The second season of the Netflix comedy-drama series Beef is here, and it has some musician cameos: Finneas (who wrote, produced, and composed the original soundtrack), Benny Blanco, and Hot Chip, who perform "Over And Over" with Oscar Isaac. The post Oscar Isaac Discusses
As US soldier is charged for alleged Maduro bets, SEC conducts strikingly low-key probe of futures and prediction markets
The legal community believes the SEC is probing well-timed, high-dollar trades that have lately capitalized on surprise news developments, though the details remain murky.
From scientist to silk farmer: India's silk industry renewal
Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.
A rumour, a lynching in India and a long wait for justice
A court has convicted 20 people for the 2018 mob lynching of two men falsely accused of kidnapping children.
US says Iran players welcome at World Cup amid Italy uproar
Iran's footballers will be welcome at this year's World Cup, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday, distancing the US government from a proposal that Italy could take their place in the tournament. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Rubio denied that Washington
Peter Molyneux has made a proper game again rather than a monetization experiment, and I really hope he finishes it
Masters of Albion is a promising god game, but it's very much in early access at the moment.
Rogan blasts Trump's Iran strategy after extending ceasefire: 'Doesn't make sense'
Podcaster Joe Rogan said Thursday that President Trump’s strategy in Iran “doesn’t make sense," renewing his criticism of the conflict days after appearing alongside the president for an executive order signing at the White House. The comment came as Rogan was discussing the
Nike chopping over 1,000 jobs as struggling sneaker giant tries to rebound from sales slump
Nike shares have lost more than half their value in the last three years, as nimbler competitors such as On, Hoka and Anta have won more shelf space.
Navy secretary's removal points to Trump’s anxiety over shipbuilding
The abrupt firing of Navy Secretary John Phelan, the latest head to roll in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s turbulent Pentagon, points to President Trump’s anxiety over his ambitious and divisive vision for U.S. shipbuilding. Phelan, a billionaire and Trump fundraiser, was
Haberman: Trump 'would like to just be done' with Iran war
New York Times White House correspondent Maggie Haberman on Wednesday said her "sense" is President Trump would like to “just be done” with the Iran war as negotiations linger. “Look at his Truth Social feed now, or listen to the roughly 40 minutes that he spent on 'Squawk
Stock markets are too high and set to fall, says Bank of England deputy
It is unusual for a senior figure at the Bank to be so forthright on market movements.
US arrests soldier who allegedly made $400k on Maduro Polymarket bets
We knew someone made over $400,000 on suspicious Polymarket bets around the US operation to capture Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, but now we have a name: Gannon Ken Van Dyke. The US Attorney for the Southern District of New York announced Thursday that Van Dyke is in
Ringo Starr: 'I made all my mistakes on stage'
Beatles star reveals all about his new country album, being a Sir and coming up with the phrase A Hard Day's Night.
Trump faces conservative blowback over Spirit Airlines rescue
The Trump administration is facing growing opposition on the political right over its plan to bail out Spirit Airlines, with conservatives raising concerns about the precedent it sets for government involvement in business. President Trump first floated the idea of a bailout
Event Horizon's sequel comic just brought back a 232-year-old Lt. Starck
An original Event Horizon character returns to the franchise in a sequel set 200 years in the future.
Apex review: Charlize Theron gets her own Predator movie
Taron Egerton and Theron play ye olde Most Dangerous Game in an efficient but maybe too simple Netflix horror-thriller.
‘Apex’ Review: Man Is the Predator in a Rip-Roaring Outdoor Duel Between Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton
Intrepid outdoorswoman Sasha (Charlize Theron) has all the physical tools required to weather the Australian Outback, but if she’d spent a little more time indoors — at the movies, specifically — she might have exercised a little more caution in venturing out there. All the
Could Neanderthals Speak Like Us?
They had the right genes for it The post Could Neanderthals Speak Like Us? appeared first on Nautilus .
'The exhaustion on screen is 100% real': The solo dev of this 'live-action' survival game spent 40 grueling days alone in the wilderness to create it
"I filmed alone on the edge of treacherous cliffs where a single misstep could have been fatal," says the maker of Wordless Forest.
Meta says it will cut 8,000 jobs as AI spending soars
The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta's largest layoff since 2023.
The Invention of Empathy: Rilke, Rodin, and the Art of “Inseeing”
How a doctor, a philosopher, a poet, and a sculptor co-created the modern concept of empathy.
Oliver Sacks on Gratitude, the Measure of Living, and the Dignity of Dying
"I have been a sentient being, a thinking animal, on this beautiful planet, and that in itself has been an enormous privilege and adventure."
US military intercepts another Iranian ship
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security The Big Story US military intercepts another Iranian ship The U.S. military said on Thursday that its forces seized an Iranian oil tanker in the Indian Ocean overnight as part of the naval