Johnny Knoxville Reveals Wild ‘Jackass: Best and Last’ Trailer

Paramount screened the footage at CinemaCon ahead of the sequel's summer release.

James Cameron Promises Billie Eilish Doc “Is Not a Concert Movie for Streaming”

The unlikely duo, who co-direct 'Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)', made an appearance at CinemaCon.

Boots on the moon and beyond. Where next after Artemis II mission success?

It is tempting to view the Artemis II splashdown as the exclamation point on a successful lunar mission. And from launch to completion, it was indeed a textbook voyage of discovery for four astronauts, shared with enthralled millions watching across the globe.

A hidden Oregon basin and a shallower slab sharpen the Cascadia megaquake threat

A new look at the Juan de Fuca tectonic plate beneath the coast of northern Oregon suggests this subducting slab is shallower than previously thought, with impacts on potential peak ground shaking during a Cascadia megathrust earthquake.

Meet Yuji, the Mexican baby monkey finding comfort in a plush companion

Yuji, a 6-week-old patas monkey in Mexico, wakes up every day clinging to a stuffed dog. More than a toy, this plush companion acts as a surrogate mom after the tiny primate was rejected by his own mother, Kamaria, a first-time parent unable to form a maternal bond.

Police investigate bomb threat at Chicago-area home of Pope Leo's brother

April 16 (Reuters) - Police on Thursday were investigating a bomb threat made to the Chicago-area home of Pope Leo's brother John Prevost after a search found no explosives or hazardous materials. A bomb threat was reported Wednesday evening at the home of John Prevost in New

EU's Von der Leyen: welcomes the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon

BRUSSELS, April 16 (Reuters) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed on Thursday a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, and reiterated that Europe would continue to call for the respect of Lebanon's

How an Antitrust Rock Star Won a ‘Total Victory’ Against Live Nation

Jeffrey Kessler talks about leading the case after the DOJ's surprise settlement, the whirlwind preparations, and more

Taylor Sheridan’s ‘Call of Duty’ Movie Lands 2028 Release Date

Pete Berg is directing the adaptation of one of the most popular video game franchises of all time.

‘Offline Day’: Emmanuel Macron promotes books and theatre as alternatives to screens

French President Emmanuel Macron met with pupils in Villers-Cotterêts to promote a new “Offline Day” initiative aimed at reducing screen time among young people. The visit took place at the Cité internationale de la langue française, where students participated in reading and

Mideast war an 'unprecedented' blow for region: IMF to AFP

The Middle East war has created an "unprecedented shock" for the region's economies with no guarantee of a quick recovery, a senior International Monetary Fund official has told AFP. Five of the Gulf's eight oil- and gas-producing countries face a contraction this year, the IMF

Monkeys navigate a virtual forest with thought alone, pushing brain-computer interfaces beyond the lab

As a part of a study testing out a new type of implanted brain-computer interface (BCI), three rhesus monkeys controlled movements in a virtual reality (VR) world using only brain signals. The study, published in Science Advances, demonstrates a major step toward practical BCIs

‘Top Gun 3’ “Script Underway” to Reunite Tom Cruise and Jerry Bruckheimer

Paramount film co-head Josh Greenstein gave an update at CinemaCon.

Naples bank robbers hold 25 people hostage then vanish through tunnel

The armed men reportedly evaded capture by escaping through the city's sewer system.

Pope Leo XIV slams 'tyrants' ransacking world on high-security visit to Cameroon

On arrival in the country on Wednesday, the pope appealed to Cameroon's leaders to examine their "conscience" and tackle corruption and rights abuses.

Researchers have found that some aspects of sperm...

Researchers have found that some aspects of sperm whales’ communication are “remarkably similar” to human languages .

What do sushi, climbing and smoking have in common? How we talk about risk

Next week, Sara Perlstein will defend her Ph.D. on risk talk: the everyday conversations we have about risks with people close to us. From eating sushi to climbing or smoking, these informal talks shape how we deal with danger in other ways than official health advice does.

New metric identifies at-risk mangroves before they disappear

Scientists from UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the Centro para la Biodiversidad Marina y la Conservación in Mexico have developed a tool that identifies mangrove patches facing the greatest risk of degradation. The tool, called the Mangrove Threat Index

HHS ends $11M contract with Catholic Charities to care for migrant children

A Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) sub-agency has decided not to renew an $11 million contract with Catholic Charities, a move that will affect efforts to care for migrant children. The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) will no longer fund the Catholic Charities

Michael Burry buys the dip in Salesforce and other software stocks after AI-fueled sell-off

"I do not believe the technical pressures brought on by the private credit/software debt issues are big enough to affect these stocks for much longer," he said.

Chinese Esports Host Accused Of Blackface Following On-Stream Stunt

Naraka: Bladepoint eSports commentator Zha Zha covered herself in black body paint for a recent stream during the 2026 NBPL Spring Tournament

Metro 2039 trailer reveals the darkest game in the series yet

Metro 2039 sees you play as The Stranger, forced back into the tunnels beneath Moscow, where 'the worst of humanity can be on full display.'

After 7 years, Metro 2039 brings us a voiced protagonist, old friends turned Nazis, and 'a much darker tone'

The latest game in the Metro series will directly channel its Ukrainian devs' experiences in Russia's invasion.

David Ellison Triples Down on Theatrical at CinemaCon as Paramount Commits to 45-Day Release Window and ‘Minimum’ of 30 Movies a Year

The noise of political and artistic pressure be damned — David Ellison just wants to go to the movies. The Skydance mogul made a surprise appearance at CinemaCon on Thursday, directly addressing global movie theater owners and making some big promises for his vision about a

No issues with UK fuel supply, says Reeves

The chancellor was speaking at the end of the International Monetary Fund meeting in Washington.

Hegseth invokes Bible to compare reporters to enemies of Jesus

By Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cited biblical scripture on Thursday to attack the media, comparing reporters to Jewish adversaries of Jesus Christ plotting "how to destroy him." Hegseth's comments sought to

Vessels cross Hormuz destined for Iran despite US blockade

Two sanctioned cargo vessels have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, apparently bound for Iranian ports despite Washington's blockade in the Middle East war, tracking data indicated Thursday. A trickle of ships has passed the crucial trade route over the past two days after the US

US House rejects bid to curb Trump's Iran war powers

The US House of Representatives on Thursday rejected an effort to curb President Donald Trump's authority to wage war in Iran, another setback in Democrats' campaign to force Congress back into decisions over military action in the Middle East. The vote, held after Democrats

Microscopic green pigment provides insights into how successive typhoons drive cumulative water and ecosystem changes

A microscopic green pigment can provide major insights into how severe tropical cyclones called typhoons impact water flow and ecosystems. Called chlorophyll a, the pigment is responsible for absorbing light and initiating the photosynthesis process for algae, other plants and

Simulations generate thousands of cyclone scenarios to predict extreme flooding in Bay of Bengal

Powerful cyclones can push seawater miles inland, threatening densely populated communities and critical infrastructure built along coastal areas. A combination of exposure and complexity makes the Bay of Bengal in Southeast Asia a powerful test case for scientists seeking to

‘Never After Dark,’ ‘Obsession’ and More Among 2026 Overlook Film Festival Award Winners

The Overlook Film Festival, which specializes in the horror genre, has announced its audience and jury prize winners for its 10th annual edition. Held April 9-12, the 2026 festival welcomed 96 filmmaker guests to New Orleans and hosted 25 sold-out screenings and events with

Hulu to Live Stream ‘Get Real House’ Event Featuring Reality TV Royalty (EXCLUSIVE)

Hulu is bringing back its Get Real House for the second year in a row — and this time, it’s not just a party for those in attendance in Los Angeles. The event, which features announcements, discussions, and of course, a party, will live stream on Hulu on Wednesday, April 22, at

Netflix Expands Video Podcast Slate With Shows from ‘Rotten Mango’ Creator Stephanie Soo, Evan Ross Katz, NBC News’ Ellison Barber and Magician David Kwong

Netflix is bulking up its podcast lineup, announcing five new shows coming to the streaming platform. The company dove into the space last year, inking distribution deals with Spotify, iHeartMedia and Barstool Sports. Netflix also released original podcasts “The Pete Davidson

Epic’s Head Of HR Is Out Less Than A Month After 1,000+ Layoffs

Monika Fahlbusch joined the Fortnite maker five years ago

Ariana Madix, Warner Records’ Dalia Ganz, LA28 CMO Alex Merchan, Qualcomm CMO Don McGuire and Patrick Ta Join Variety’s Entertainment Marketing Summit

Variety has announced additional speakers for the 2026 Entertainment Marketing Summit, presented by Deloitte, on April 22 in Los Angeles. Speakers will include Ariana Madix, actress, “Love Island USA” host and co-founder of Something About Her; Warner Records’ EVP of Marketing

Fortnite Festival now lets you hit the skins for real with new MIDI drum kit compatibility

We about to get down.

Paris court jails ex-Élysée silverware keeper for porcelain theft ring

A former presidential tableware steward was found guilty of stealing the pieces, his partner of helping sell them online, and a Louvre employee of buying some of the items.

Rodney Crowell Releases Duet With Guy Clark, ‘Are You One of Us?,’ to Preview Lost Album He Rediscovered After 20 Years: ‘I Truly Had Forgotten I Had an Album in the Can’ [EXCLUSIVE]

It might seem odd that anyone could record an album as first-rate as “Then Again” and then not only shelve it, but forget about it. But not everyone is Rodney Crowell, who has been busy enough following his muse that it hadn’t really reoccurred to him that he had an excellent

‘All American’ Final Season to Premiere on The CW in July

Set… hike! The eighth and final season of the football drama “All American” will premiere on The CW on July 13. It will be preceded by an hour-long special, “All American: The Final Season Special,” which will debut on June 22. Season 8 of “All American” follows Jordan, Layla,

How Push Notifications Can Betray Your Privacy (and What to Do About It)

A phone’s push notifications can contain a significant amount of information about you, your communications, and what you do throughout the day. They’re important enough to government investigations that Apple and Google now both require a judge’s order to hand details about

Lana Del Rey Drops Orchestral Title Song for ‘007 First Light’ James Bond Video Game

"First Light" will appear in the title sequence of 007 First Light , the first James Bond video game since 2012

Feeling lonely? Try a walk in the great outdoors

Taking part in activities can make you less lonely, because you meet people, and because social gatherings are a positive thing. But can the mere fact of being active, especially in natural surroundings, help prevent loneliness?

Warmer winters and snow drought may threaten western US water by speeding flows

As future shifts in climate lead to more rain and less snow in the western United States, new research finds that water will move faster through a landscape, likely leading to negative impacts on summer water levels and water quality.

Pope Leo needles Trump in clash over Iran

👑 Plus: Itinerary revealed for King Charles, Queen Camilla’s US visit {beacon} Happy Thursday. My social media feeds are all talking about the viral video of pilots caught “meowing” on a hot mic over the radio. Yes, you read that right. Air traffic control calls them out and

What Was the Very First Plant in the World?...

What Was the Very First Plant in the World? “Scientists believe the first true plants evolved from green algae around 470 million years ago.”

US House Republicans block latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers

WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives backed President Donald Trump's military campaign against Iran on Thursday, voting to block a Democratic-led resolution aiming to stop the war until hostilities are authorized by Congress. The measure was

XRP Outperforms Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana With a 4% Gain: Is the XRP Breakout Starting?

Investors Owe Toyota a Big Apology -- and It Might Be Time to Buy the Stock

Emmys: Lead Actress (Limited/Movie) — Carey Mulligan Takes Early Lead With ‘Beef’ as Kerry Washington Gains Buzz for ‘Imperfect Women’

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.

Lana Del Rey revealed as new James Bond game theme song singer

IO Interactive has released the theme song for 007 First Light ahead of the game's release, and it's sung by Lana Del Rey