The Batman 2's surprise villain revealed in new report
Matt Reeves' The Batman Part 2 may have found its main villains: serial killer Victor Zsasz played by Sebastian Stan and a new Two-Face.
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At the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame, Even Legends Had Notes on the Music Business
Taylor Swift, Alanis Morissette, and Raye were among the honorees at the gala dinner, which also became a forum for concerns about credits, royalties and writers’ rights
Modern Love, Goth God Cosigns, and More Takeaways From Olivia Rodrigo’s New Album
The superstar's third LP, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love , is out now
The G7 has a critical minerals plan, but it is missing a development chapter
The G7 has spent the past year building an ambitious plan to secure its access to critical minerals, the materials needed for electric cars, wind turbines, and semiconductors. The urgency is real. Demand for key energy transition minerals like copper, cobalt and lithium is
The Album Leaf Announce New Album A Body Of Voices: Hear “Turns” (Feat. Nicole Miglis)
Leaves drop every autumn, and this year that includes the Album Leaf. Jimmy LaValle's longstanding ambient/electronic/post-rock project will release their ninth LP, A Body Of Voices , in October. It will feature LaValle's recent singles with Stephen McBean of Black Mountain and
Here are the biggest SpaceX winners — from Elon Musk’s bestie to a former $28-an-hour welder from Mexico
SpaceX’s historic public debut Friday is set to mint Elon Musk’s besties and loyal investors billions – and create a new class of millionaires from current and former SpaceX employees, including hourly workers and engineers.
Over the Hill's Next Fest demo promises a stylized off-roading game for people who actually like to drive
Forza Horizon is fine, I guess, but for my money this is where it's at.
Scientist creates 'mini‑universe' to measure time without a clock
A University of Birmingham scientist has built a "mini-universe" that takes a step toward answering one of science's biggest questions: "What is time?" Publishing his findings in Physical Review Research, Professor Giovanni Barontini shows how it is possible to measure the flow
U.S. and Iran close to signing peace deal, officials say
After days of uncertainty and tit-for-tat military strikes, the United States and Iran have agreed to the terms of a peace deal, officials said.
25 Art Shows Reckoning With the US at 250
From Indigenous survivance to quilting to modernism, these exhibitions and projects reframe and challenge the story of the United States.
Michael Jackson’s Abuse Accusers Get New 2028 Trial Date
Wade Robson and James Safechuck claim the late pop star sexually abused them as minors
Israeli, Palestinian groups urge G7 support for two-state solution
Palestinian and Israeli civil society groups urged support for a two-state solution, saying "the window of opportunity" was closing, as they met in Paris on Friday. The government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, one of the most right-wing in Israel's history, vehemently
Best games from Summer Game Fest 2026
We played tons of upcoming games at this year's Summer Game Fest. These were 10 of our favorites.
Mountainous landscapes store far more carbon than previously thought, new research shows
Hilly and mountainous landscapes have a much greater ability to store carbon in the soil than previously thought, according to a new study co-led by scientists at the University of Oregon.
Trees may store less carbon than expected in the future
It's intuitive to think that if a tree is photosynthesizing, it's also growing. But that's not necessarily so—and a new study of oak trees, published in the journal Science Advances, found that even as they photosynthesize late into the year, their growth stops by midsummer.
Jimmi Simpson Joins Elisabeth Moss in Hulu Drama ‘Conviction’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Jimmi Simpson has joined the upcoming Hulu drama series “Conviction,” Variety has learned exclusively. Simpson will star alongside previously announced lead Elisabeth Moss and fellow cast members Sebastian De Souza and Adam Godley. The show is based on the Jack Jordan novel of
How to Feel at Home in the Modern World
A conversation with Harvard philosopher Ian Marcus Corbin on material, biological, and spiritual belonging The post How to Feel at Home in the Modern World appeared first on Nautilus .
Pope returns to Rome on plane offered by Spanish king after technical glitch, Vatican says
It was the first time in decades that a papal flight had experienced a problem so serious that it required the pope to change planes.
Holly Humberstone Unwinds on Her Tour Bus By Spinning Tom Petty, Van Morrison, and Big Thief
Backstage at Gov Ball, the singer-songwriter broke down some of her favorite songs — and why Flyte are "the most underrated band of all time" — for Rolling Stone ’s Song Shuffle
Tonies and Hasbro Team Up to Reinvent Classic Board Games — Including ‘Monopoly’, ‘Game of Life’ and ‘Guess Who’
Families looking for a new way to enjoy game night may want to clear a spot on the shelf. Tonies has teamed up with Hasbro Games to launch the new Tonieplay Hasbro Collection, a screen-free gaming experience that reimagines three beloved classics: ‘Monopoly’, ‘Guess Who’ and
Knicks and Spurs Game Gets an Arts Wager
San Antonio’s Department of Arts and Culture challenged the NYC agency to make a deal: Whoever loses Game 5 posts their favorite artwork in the winning city.
Tom Cruise Reunites with Spielberg Co-Stars Colin Farrell, Dakota Fanning (and a Popcorn Bucket of the Director’s Head) for ‘Disclosure Day’ Screening
Tom Cruise had an all-star Steven Spielberg reunion to support the director’s new alien thriller, “Disclosure Day.” He was joined by his “Minority Report” co-star Colin Farrell and “War of the Worlds” daughter Dakota Fanning for a screening of “Disclosure Day,” which opens in
The Call Of Duty Of It All
The mega franchise seemingly had one of its worst years in recent history
House Oversight requests Alan Dershowitz testify in Epstein probe
Dershowitz, the criminal defense lawyer who once represented Jeffery Epstein, said he’d be open to answering the committee’s questions.
Supercomputer predicts 2026 World Cup results
A model built by researchers from the University of Liverpool's Management School predicts an England-Spain FIFA World Cup 2026 final, with Spain the favorite to lift the trophy—a repeat of recent major tournament history. The supercomputer correctly predicted England's
Molecular anchors on gut phages could open new therapeutic avenues
Bacteriophages, or phages, are viruses that infect bacteria and are not considered human pathogens. Yet researchers at the Translational Microbiology Laboratory of the Institute of Biochemistry, HUN-REN Biological Research Centre, Szeged, have shown that some gut phages can
Iran deal very close, signing possible in coming days, US official says
WASHINGTON, June 12 (Reuters) - The United States and Iran are not quite at the finish line, but are very close to a deal to resolve their conflict, a senior U.S. official said on Friday, adding that Washington expects to sign a deal in the coming days. "The negotiating team
Factbox-Since March, Trump has repeatedly said the Iran war will end soon
By Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON, June 12 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States has reached a deal to end the war with Iran, but the agreement has not been finalized and he has disputed accounts that it favors Tehran. Since the conflict began on February 28,
The $20,000 question: Can a lawnmower engine defeat a superpower?
An Aegis destroyer, the crown jewel of late 20th-century naval engineering, crewed by hundreds of highly trained sailors, detects an incoming threat over the Red Sea. The ship’s computer calculates. The captain orders. A Standard Missile-2, representing roughly $2 million worth
Carly Simon Announces First New Album In 18 Years: Hear “Howl”
Carly Simon is back. Today the legendary singer-songwriter is announcing Comes In Waves , her first new studio album of original songs since 2008's This Kind Of Love . The lead single "Howl" is here now. The post Carly Simon Announces First New Album In 18 Years: Hear “Howl”
Olivia Rodrigo Releases Special-Edition Vinyl for ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love’
Olivia Rodrigo’s third studio album, “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,” is one of the year’s most anticipated releases. Available worldwide now, the singer has partnered with Target on an exclusive collection of merchandise, all themed to the album. Among items
Gloorp – “Ice Bath” (Feat. Chasia)
Back in May we learned of the latest album from Garrett Burke, the Philly producer and percussionist known as Gloorp. It's out in July, and pleasingly, it's called Gloorp Life . (The last one was called Gloorp 'Em Up . This guy is good at naming things.) The post Gloorp – “Ice
LISTEN: Mike Hopkins on Prime Video’s Evolution, the Bundling Boom, How MGM Changed Amazon, the Future of Bond and No Regrets on ‘Melania’
On today’s episode of Variety’s “Strictly Business” podcast, Mike Hopkins, head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, gives a wide-ranging interview on the evolution of Amazon’s media strategy, how the MGM acquisition has changed the game, why the streamer is investing heavily
Iran says deal with US closer than ever as Trump warns Tehran to get act together
A ceasefire took effect in April, but sporadic episodes of violence have occurred, each time sparking new fears of a return to all-out war, despite Trump repeatedly stating a deal was within reach.
‘Big Walk’ Is a New Video Game about … Walking and Talking
The antithesis of Fortnite or Grand Theft Auto. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article ‘Big Walk’ Is a New Video Game about … Walking and Talking appeared
Partey denied entry to Canada for Ghana's World Cup opener
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss his nation's first World Cup game in Toronto against Panama, after being denied entry to Canada.
Olivia Rodrigo, Interpol, L’Rain, and All the Songs You Need to Know This Week
Looking for the week’s best new music? Check out our Songs You Need to Know playlist
Judge refuses to block White House UFC fight
A federal judge on Friday refused two Virginia residents’ request to block this weekend’s UFC event on the White House South Lawn, ruling they have no right to challenge the fight. U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta said the two had no legal standing because they hadn’t shown the