Morrissey ‘Switched Off’ Email Soliciting Offers for Rights to Smiths’ Songs, Per His Website
The announcement comes after the musician took to Morrissey Central to sell his stake in the former band
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Kris Jenner and Jennifer Lopez Attend YES Gala Honoring Ted Sarandos and Nicole Avant
At Thursday night’s 25th anniversary celebration of Eric Eisner’s scholarship program YES for disadvantaged and underserved youth, Chuck Lorre made a surprise $1 million donation. The event raised more than $6 million for the non-profit organization. Hosted by Will Arnett, the
Agnieszka Holland’s Kafka Biopic ‘Franz’ Reveals Sales to More Territories Following Toronto World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Berlin and Lyon-based sales outfit Films Boutique has announced sales for Agnieszka Holland’s Kafka biopic “Franz” to additional territories following its world premiere Friday at the Toronto Film Festival. At Cannes, Variety reported exclusively that the film had already
‘Pools’ Star Odessa A’Zion Hopes John Hughes-Inspired Dramedy Will Help Audiences ‘Connect With Their Younger, Freer Selves’
A youthful crowd gathered on the lawn of a Hollywood Hills mansion on Thursday evening for the L.A. premiere of “Pools,” preceded by a DJ performance and followed by a pool party. The event marks the latest installment in the unique rollout of Sam Hayes’ feature directorial
Study: There is less room to store carbon dioxide, driver of climate change, than previously thought
The world has far fewer places to securely store carbon dioxide deep underground than previously thought, steeply lowering its potential to help stem global warming, according to a new study that challenges long-held industry claims about the practice.
AI could one day replace tutors, but its reliability still lags
Artificial intelligence has become an integral part of many people's everyday lives. Large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT, Gemini or Copilot write letters and term papers for them, give tips for excursions on holiday or answer questions on every conceivable topic.
Africa: Uncertainties Mount as African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Deadline Nears
[allAfrica] With the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) that has anchored U.S-Africa relations since 2000 set to expire on September 30, prospects for extension or renewal grow increasingly slim. Among foundational principles that have anchored AGOA, the key one is the
“We’re here to take it back” - activists seek to combat erasure of Ukrainian artists in museums
The Stolen Art Campaign by Shadows Project aims to correct misattributed Ukrainian artists in museums. Over 500,000 people and museums like the Louvre, Tate, and MoMA support this initiative.
How the ‘Wednesday’ Effects Team Brought Christopher Lloyd’s Severed Head to Life
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for Season 2, Part 2 of “Wednesday,” now streaming on Netflix. Christopher Lloyd is no stranger to the world of the kooky Addams Family. The actor played Uncle Fester in both the 1991 film “The Addams Family” and its sequel “Addams
Toronto: Why Canadian Indigenous Filmmakers Are Having a Moment
With eight films in the TIFF lineup, industry leaders say a years-in-the-making initiative to advance First Nations creative is paying off.
Brent Faiyaz – “if. (spring in new york)”
Last month, Brent Faiyaz announced his third studio album Icon on his Instagram Story. The Maryland R&B singer released “ peter pan. ” and “ tony soprano. ” officially, but he dropped “ full moon. (fall in tokyo) ” on his extremely aesthetically pleasing website , and that’s
Two French journalists suspended amid accusation of collusion with Socialist party members
Journalists Thomas Legrand and Patrick Cohen are suspended amid a controversial video with leaders of the Socialist Party against the far-right.
‘Twinless’: James Sweeney on Why He Wrote a Letter to Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Toe-Sucking and Working With ‘Chameleon’ Dylan O’Brien
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from “Twinless,” now in theaters. James Sweeney has a thing for twins. In his new quirky dark comedy, “Twinless,” he and Dylan O’Brien play Dennis and Roman, two men who form an unlikely friendship when they meet at a support group
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Han Solo is finally getting his 'Old Man Logan' moment
Han Solo returns for yet another adventure with Star Wars: Han Solo - Hunt for the Falcon, a comic book miniseries from writer Rodney Barnes.
‘Kennedy Derangement Syndrome’ is endangering America’s health
Ironically, it is Kennedy himself who can offer them the cure for what ails them: a fair and reasoned discussion regarding the health of the American people, free of partisan histrionics.
These major cities are considered the safest in the US, says new study
The city you call home should feel exactly like that, home. It should be a place where you can feel comfortable going and doing anything in the area and knowing that you're safe while doing so.
Signature Acquires U.K., Irish Rights to David Dastmalchian and Ashley Greene’s Psychological Horror ‘The Cure’ (Exclusive)
The film centers around a 16-year-old girl who discovers the horrifying truth about her adopted biotech billionaire parents and how they acquired their wealth.
If You'd Invested $1,000 in the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF 10 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
Here’s What Really Happened When Madonna and Courtney Love Clashed at the 1995 MTV VMAs
Love's talent escort from that infamous night in Nineties pop culture tells all
GOP unease about RFK Jr. doesn't shake Trump's faith
A combative Senate hearing Thursday exposed growing cracks in Republican support for Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has set off panic across the public health world with his moves to curb vaccine access, approval and research. But despite
Channing Tatum, Derek Cianfrance Celebrate ‘Roofman’ at Variety’s Toronto Film Festival Cover Party
Channing Tatum and Derek Cianfrance raised the roof at Variety‘s annual Toronto Film Festival party on Friday. The duo was on hand to celebrate their cover story on their new film, “Roofman,” which tells the real-life saga of notorious criminal Jeffrey Manchester. In his toast,
US turns up heat against drug cartels in Caribbean: What to know
The U.S. military is turning up the heat against drug cartels in the southern Caribbean Sea, deploying several warships and other assets as tensions between Washington and Caracas escalate. The spotlight on the buildup of U.S. forces in the region increased this week after
Toronto Title ‘In Search of the Sky’ Tackles Mental Health Stigma in Rural India: ‘How Society Can Be So Ruthless’
In rural India, families with mentally challenged children face impossible choices between love and survival. Debut filmmaker Jitank Singh Gurjar’s “In Search of the Sky” (“Vimukt”) confronts this harsh reality through the journey of a couple who bring their mentally unstable
Charles Bissell Clarifies That Car Colors Is Not Done, Explains Wrens Breakup
The saga continues: Charles Bissell of the Wrens says that Car Colors is, in fact, not done. The musician clarified this in the comments of our recent post about no more Car Colors music was coming , considering he’d told a fan, “I just no longer want to do this anymore.” But
Seoul holds emergency meeting after citizens detained in US Hyundai raid
US immigration officials detained 475 workers on Thursday - most of them South Korean nationals - saying they were working illegally.
China criticises Australia, Canada warships in Taiwan Strait
The actions 'send the wrong signals and increase security risks', says a PLA spokesperson.
Box Office: ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ Possesses Franchise-Best $34.5 Million Opening Day
The power of Christ still compels moviegoers. “The Conjuring: Last Rites” exorcised an impressive $34.5 million across Friday and preview screenings in 3,802 locations. That’s well ahead of the figure earned by the horror series’ 2018 spinoff “The Nun” ($22 million), giving
Sydney Sweeney Relied on Smucker’s and Milkshakes to Gain 30 Pounds for ‘Christy,’ Got ‘Gnarly Bruises’ Filming Boxing Scenes: ‘I Got Pummeled’
For her starring role in the female boxing drama “Christy,” Sydney Sweeney kept an ice bucket handy. “I was getting pummeled,” Sweeney said during an interview at the Variety Toronto Film Festival Studio. “They were holding ice packs to my face in between takes. I was getting
Damon Dash Files for Bankruptcy, Cites $25 Million Debt and Almost No Assets
The former Roc-A-Fella Records chief claims he has no income and less than $5,000 in possessions
Ex-Defense secretary questions Trump over ‘Department of War’ rebrand
Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta raised an eyebrow Friday over President Trump's decision to revert the name of the Defense Department back to the "Department of War." "I don't know why the president is doing this. You know, I guess I've read where he thinks that it makes
‘Sk+te’kmujue’katik (At the Place of Ghosts)’ Director Reveals How It’s ‘Subversive’ to Introduce Big Ideas Like Intergenerational Trauma Into Horror Movies — TIFF
“Sk+te’kmujue’katik (At the Place of Ghosts)” is a simple story with a lot on its mind. At its core, writer-director Bretten Hannam’s tale follows two siblings (played by Blake Alec Miranda and Forrest Goodluck) traveling through the titular haunted forest in order to exorcise
Krishan Bhatia, Who Helped Amazon Build Presence in TV Upfronts, Is Exiting
Krishan Bhatia, who joined Amazon last year to help build its presence on Madison Avenue and in the industry’s annual “upfront” sales market, is leaving the streaming and e-commerce giant, according to an internal memo sent to staffers Friday. Amazon was not able to offer
Alchemist and Freddie Gibbs Talk ‘Alfredo 2’, Stan Culture, and Movie Scripts
The prolific duo discuss their latest record and why competition in rap is a good thing
Bucolic battlefield: a California seashore says goodbye to dairy farms – and hopes to heal
After a years-long battle, organic dairy ranches are being expelled from Point Reyes national seashore to revitalize the ecosystem Rodd Kelsey gazed out on the golden slopes of Point Reyes national seashore sweeping down to the rugged California coastline, pointing to the
UK police arrest dozens at latest protest for banned Palestine Action
By Vitalii Yalahuzian and Yann Tessier LONDON (Reuters) -British police arrested dozens more people on Saturday under anti-terrorism laws for demonstrating in support of Palestine Action, a pro-Palestinian group banned by the government as a terrorist organisation. Britain