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Kacey Musgraves Heads to the Desert for Coachella Weekend 2
The country star was added as a surprise performer on Saturday
GOP leaders struggle to keep $75B immigration plan narrow
Hoping to move ahead next week on their party-line package, senior Republicans are still hearing from GOP lawmakers insisting the bill needs to be broader.
‘Dune 3’ Wows CinemaCon With 7-Minute Opening Scene Featuring Brutal Battle as Timothée Chalamet Dominates the Galaxy
Heavy is the head that wears the crown. Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides may be firmly ensconced as the Padishah Emperor, but as thrilling new footage from “Dune: Part Three” that Warner Bros. and Legendary released at CinemaCon on Tuesday makes clear, ruling the galaxy comes
‘Weapons’ Filmmaker Zach Cregger Going Sci-Fi With ‘The Flood’ for New Line
He will team with Steven Spielberg's Amblin on the original project, which he will write and direct.
In its 50th boat strike, US military kills 4 ‘narco-terrorists’ in Eastern Pacific
The U.S. military conducted its 50th lethal strike against an alleged drug-trafficking boat on Tuesday, killing four “narco-terrorists” in the Eastern Pacific. The vessel was operated by a designated terrorist organization, transiting along “known narco-trafficking routes” and
South Korea says Israel accepts explanation, dispute over President Lee's comments resolved
SEOUL, April 15 (Reuters) - South Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said on Wednesday a high-level Israeli offical said it accepted Seoul's explanation of President Lee Jae Myung's social media remarks on the Holocaust and that the situation had been resolved. Lee sparked a
Following in the footsteps of Jane Goodall: A wildlife pathologist's story
When she was a kid in the 1970s, Karen Terio wasn't allowed to watch much television, but wildlife specials were permitted. That was how she learned about the work of Jane Goodall, who was studying the behavior of wild chimpanzees in Gombe National Park, on the western edge of
‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Shocker: [SPOILER] on That Death, Kingpin’s Breaking Point and How Season 2 Moves Forward
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Season 2, Episode 5 of “Daredevil: Born Again,” now streaming on Disney+. The linchpin holding together Wilson Fisk’s sanity is dead. The fifth episode of “Daredevil: Born Again,” aptly titled “The Grand Design,” crescendos to
Kacey Musgraves Parodies Trump’s AI Jesus Post, Joins Coachella Weekend 2 Lineup
Last month Kacey Musgraves did a surprise Brooks & Dunn tribute set at a Nashville bar, and now she's been announced as a surprise performer for Coachella this weekend. Meanwhile she's also parodying Trump's AI Jesus post. The post Kacey Musgraves Parodies Trump’s AI Jesus
Malaysia rolls out work-from-home policy, affecting up to 200,000 public servants
Approval for WFH arrangements will be at the discretion of individual department heads.
J.J. Abrams Unveils ‘The Great Beyond’ at CinemaCon; Glen Powell and Jenna Ortega Travel to Alternate Universe With ‘Extensive World Building’
J.J. Abrams is ready to come out of hiding and launch into “The Great Beyond.” The filmmaker, fresh off a shocking downsizing of his mini-studio Bad Robot, unveiled a first look at CinemaCon of the new action project he’s directing, starring Glen Powell and Jenna Ortega. Plot
J.J. Abrams Debuts Mysterious ‘The Great Beyond’ Trailer With Glen Powell, Jenna Ortega
"I wanted it to be big," the filmmaker told the CinemaCon crowd about his first directorial effort since 2019's 'The Rise of Skywalker.'
‘Practical Magic 2’ Trailer Brings Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock Back to CinemaCon for Sisterly Shenanigans
“Why do we come here, Nicole?” Sandra Bullock asked a screaming crowd at CinemaCon on Tuesday, staring at Nicole Kidman. “We come to this place for magic,” Kidman smiled, as the audience of movie theater owners went wild for the star’s signature line from her AMC Theatres
Kacey Musgraves Announced as Surprise Performer for Coachella Weekend Two
Kacey Musgraves has unexpectedly joined the lineup for the second weekend of Coachella, returning to the desert for her first Coachella performance since 2019. The country star was slyly announced with the release of the weekend two schedule. She is slated to perform from
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman Pass Down Powers to Next Generation in First Look at ‘Practical Magic 2’
"We come to this place for magic!" Kidman declared with a wink, as the two stars promoted the sequel at CinemaCon.
Mike Johnson faces FISA mayhem
The Rules Committee recessed amid an internal GOP clash on the spy powers reauthorization.
‘Supergirl’ CinemaCon Footage: Milly Alcock Learned 5 Alien Languages, Trained an Hour Each Day to Play Kara Zor-El
DC’s “Supergirl” made a heroic stop at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, where the annual convention for movie theater owners is currently taking place. “House of the Dragon” actor Milly Alcock stars in “Supergirl” as Kara Zor-El, aka the Girl of Steel. And in new footage that DC debuted
Lord of the Rings stars Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood return for Hunt for Gollum
Frodo and Gandalf will return in the Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum in 2027, Warner Bros. Pictures confirmed at CinemaCon 2026.
Iran war promises green edge for Asia as plastic packaging runs short
By Minwoo Park, Kaori Kaneko and John Geddie SEOUL/TOKYO, April 15 (Reuters) - An 'eco-friendly' range of paper tubes and pouches touted by Yonwoo, a South Korean maker of packaging for cosmetics, has reaped unexpected benefit from the Iran war, which has disrupted supplies of
‘Supergirl’ Star Jason Momoa Imagines Lobo Meeting Aquaman as DC Reveals Extended Footage
At CinemaCon, Milly Alcock and DC Studios boss Peter Safran teased the Warner Bros. film that launches this summer.
250 missing after migrant boat sinks in Indian Ocean
The trawler "reportedly sank due to heavy winds, rough seas and overcrowding", the United Nations said.
Japanese Breakfast Earns First Gold Record
In 2021, Michelle Zauner released the third Japanese Breakfast LP, Jubilee , and practically catapulted into fame. She went on The Tonight Show , played SNL , threw a first pitch at a Mets game , and was nominated for Grammys . Now, five years later, she earned her first gold
House passes aviation safety bill on second try
After a similar bill narrowly failed in February, the House on Tuesday passed aviation safety legislation meant to prevent a replay of last year’s deadly crash between an Army helicopter and a commercial plane over Washington, D.C. The House voted 396 to 10 for the ALERT Act,
Electronic Musician Rezz Cancels Coachella Weekend Two Performance Due to Health Issues
Electronic musician Rezz has canceled her performance at Coachella’s second weekend, citing health issues that “need to be addressed.” In a post on social media, the Canadian DJ/producer said she had been shrugging off health issues and had no choice but to call off her weekend
DC’s ‘Clayface’ Trailer Goes Full Body Horror at CinemaCon With Batman Villain’s Face Melting Off
DC Studios showed off a more villainous side of its superhero universe with “Clayface,” a body horror movie featuring one of Batman’s longtime rogues. The upcoming film, set to release in theaters on Oct. 23, got a first trailer at CinemaCon, the annual convention for movie
‘Clayface’ Takes Shape With Moody First Footage
The horror-tinged DC Studios film is a change of pace from comic book fare.
Karl Urban’s Johnny Cage Acts His Way into Battle in New ‘Mortal Kombat II’ Footage
The video game adaptation was on display at Warner Bros.' CinemaCon presentation.
Canada, UK and other nations condemn killings of UN peacekeepers in Lebanon
WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - Canada, the UK and other countries condemned the killings of UN peacekeepers in Lebanon in the conflict between Israel and the Hezbollah and called for an end to hostilities. “Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Sierra
Public sector workers' motivation based more on work environment than personal drive, study finds
From front-line emergency service workers to policy professionals, teachers, and nurses, the public sector is filled with everyday heroes. But how motivated is your friendly neighborhood public servant? Findings from a new study conducted across Australia and New Zealand have
‘Will Trent’ Bosses on That Shocking Death: ‘It’s Such a Reset for Our Characters’
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for “Will Trent” Season 4 Episode 15, “The Blank Expanse of Nothing,” streaming on Hulu, “Will Trent” just killed off one of its central characters, fundamentally altering the very fabric of the ABC cop drama. Amanda Wagner, who has
‘Evil Dead Burn’ Trailer Horrifies CinemaCon With Gnarly Gore, Including Chopped-Off Fingers, Car Headrest Impalement and More
The first trailer for “Evil Dead Burn” was shown to CinemaCon attendees in Las Vegas, offering a first look at the next chapter in the long-running horror franchise. The trailer starts ominously with a mother unloading a dishwasher conspicuously full of sharp silverware, but
Kanye West May Be Banned From France Next
The saga continues: Last week Kanye West was banned from the UK after he was announced as the headliner of London's Wireless Festival, which led to the event's cancelation. Now it looks like the rapper might be banned from France, too. The post Kanye West May Be Banned From
Anne Hathaway’s ‘End of Oak Street’ Reveals Closer Look at Dinosaurs and People “Getting Eaten”
Ewan McGregor also stars in David Robert Mitchell's sci-fi movie that Warner Bros. releases later this year.
Research helps power safe return of astronauts in historic Orion splashdown
When NASA's Orion capsule splashed down in the Pacific Ocean April 10, completing a successful Artemis II mission milestone, a critical piece of the spacecraft's safe return traced back to research at Rice University.
‘Digger’ Trailer at CinemaCon Shows Tom Cruise Transformed Into Insane, Cat-Loving Billionaire With a Big Belly, a Comb Over and a Thick Southern Accent
Tom Cruise ventured to CinemaCon to offer a deliciously demented first look at “Digger,” his new movie with director Alejandro González Iñárritu. “It took 40 years for me to be able to put on the boots of Digger Rockwell,” Cruise said before introducing the new trailer. And
Tom Cruise Unrecognizable with Gray Hair and a Gut in New Footage From Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s ‘Digger’
The star plays a billionaire trying to clean up his own mess in an early look shown at CinemaCon that was not released online.
Margot Robbie Confirms ‘Ocean’s 11’ Prequel Follows Danny Ocean’s Parents at the 1962 Monaco Grand Prix
Monaco, hold on to your race cars. Margot Robbie has confirmed the upcoming “Ocean’s 11” prequel will take place at the crown jewel of the Formula One circuit — the Monaco Grand Prix. It won’t center on Danny Ocean, the con-man who led a Las Vegas casino heist in “Ocean’s 11,”
Three years after its release, Star Trek: Resurgence is about to be delisted for good
The publisher's "license to distribute" has come to an end, so it's goodbye to the Telltale Games inspired outing.
‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’ Sets Cast: Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood Officially Return, Plus Jamie Dornan as Aragorn and More
Middle-Earth came to Las Vegas as part of Warner Bros.’ CinemaCon presentation Tuesday. The studio revealed several cast members for the upcoming “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum,” directed by Andy Serkis. It’s set to release in theaters on Dec. 17, 2027. In addition
Jason Bateman and Linda Cardellini Launch Supporting Acting Emmys Push for ‘DTF St. Louis’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Are the Emmys going to pass over “DTF St. Louis?” No way, José. The HBO Max limited series is coming through as a major contender for the Primetime Emmy Awards after completing its seven-episode run. And with the campaign season underway, two of its stars are positioning
Cate Blanchett to Star as Martha Stewart in Biopic Movie From ‘Zola’ Director Janicza Bravo
Cate Blanchett is set to star as Martha Stewart in the upcoming biopic “Good Thing” about the career of the lifestyle media mogul, Variety has confirmed. “Zola” director Janicza Bravo will helm the project. When asked about her thoughts on receiving the biopic treatment during
Next ‘Lord of the Rings’ Movie Reveals Full Cast with Jamie Dornan to Play Strider
Leo Woodall also joins 'Hunt for Gollum,' while Lee Pace is also returning for the feature after starring in 'The Hobbit' movies.
North Korea calls Japan diplomatic paper a 'grave provocation'
The countries do not have formal diplomatic relations, and Pyongyang frequently criticises Tokyo over its colonial rule of the Korean peninsula.
2 GOP backers of Bondi subpoena signal resistance to contempt push
Two House Republicans who backed the subpoena of former Attorney General Pam Bondi expressed resistance to joining Democrats in seeking to hold her in contempt after the Justice Department said she would not appear for a scheduled deposition. Reps. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) and
The olive as a laboratory: New analytical approach predicts the quality of olive oil before it is extracted
A method developed by the University of Córdoba (UCO) predicts the fatty acid, phenol, and volatile compound profile of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) quickly, easily, and accurately by using the olives directly. Virgin olive oil is one of the cornerstones of the Mediterranean
North Korea denounces Japan’s diplomatic report, calling it a provocation
North Korea has previously criticised what it called Japan’s ambition to possess nuclear weapons.
Sean Baker ‘Anora’ Followup ‘Ti Amo!’ Lands at Newly Formed Warners Specialty Label
Clockwork is led by Christian Parkes, the former Neon exec.