Rose Byrne Wins Spirit Award, Says ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’ Character “Could Only Exist” in an Indie Film
Accepting the award for best lead performance, the actress added, "I'm from Australia, and it's really all independent film there."
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Spirit Awards: ‘Train Dreams’ Director Clint Bentley Credits Films for “Putting Goodness Into the World” While It “Feels Like It’s On Fire”
Bentley won the best director award at the awards show on Sunday.
August Ponthier on Coming Out as Non-Binary and Exploring the Tension Between Home and Freedom With a Remarkable Debut Album, ‘Everywhere Isn’t Texas’
It’s early in 2026, but August Ponthier’s full-length debut album, “Everywhere Isn’t Texas,” should still be remembered 11 or 12 months from now as one of the year’s best fresh starts. There are a number of ways in which the slightly country-tinged pop album does or doesn’t
Mapping cemeteries for class: How students used phones and drones to help a city count its headstones
If you told me a decade ago that I'd become an expert in mapping cemeteries, I would've laughed and been very confused about the dramatic turn my professional life must've taken at some point.
Disney Unveils Latest Nike Collab, With Co-Branded Pieces for the Golf Course, Theme Park and Beyond
Who says Disney merch is just for theme park adults? The Mouse House has dropped its latest capsule collection with Nike and the offerings include ready-to-wear (and easy-to-wear) pieces designed for the golf course, office and beyond. Disney has collaborated with Nike on
Warner Bros. Discovery Eyes Renewed Discussions With Paramount Skydance After Latest Bid
The Warner Bros. Discovery board is leaning toward re-engaging with Paramount Skydance on the revised terms of Paramount’s offer to acquire the entire company, which inked an $83 billion sale agreement with Netflix in December. But Paramount Skydance’s latest offer — No. 9
Mace slams DOJ over letter about completing Epstein files release: 'They're missing names'
Late Saturday evening and early Sunday morning, Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) criticized the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) justification for redacting certain names from the Jeffrey Epstein files. Mace, one of four Republicans to sign the initial discharge petition that brought the
Spirit Awards: ‘Lurker’ Director Alex Russell Likens Indie Film Risk to ‘Ratatouille’ Scene After Best First Screenplay Win
"I want to thank everyone who was willing to look stupid and put even just a sliver of themselves on the line to legitimize all these new filmmakers here tonight," Russell said at the awards ceremony on Sunday.
‘Sorry, Baby’ Wins Best Screenplay at 2026 Spirit Awards; First-Time Filmmaker Eva Victor Says She Could Only Make It “Independently”
The writer-director-star made her feature debut with the film.
Children's views are rarely sought by researchers: We found a way to do it
Adults think we know what is best for children. We have responsibility for them—feeding them, clothing them, educating them, protecting them, loving them—but we also assume rights over them, and on their behalf. Adults make rules (including laws and policies) about what
Sixth year of drought in Texas and Oklahoma leaves ranchers bracing for another harsh summer
Cattle auctions aren't often all-night affairs. But in Texas Lake Country in June 2022, ranchers facing dwindling water supplies and dried out pastures amid a worsening drought sold off more than 4,000 animals in an auction that lasted nearly 24 hours—about 200 cows an hour.
Ego Nwodim Pokes Fun at Cher’s Luther Vandross Grammys Flub, Addresses “Heartbreaking Times” in Spirit Awards Monologue
"It may feel impossible to see the light right now, but I'm deeply grateful to all of you for helping us understand who we are in the midst of chaos," the former 'SNL' star said.
Spirit Awards Host Ego Nwodim Jokes About Move From Beach to Hollywood Palladium: “We Don’t Have a Permit”
The show is not taking place in Santa Monica for the first time since 1994.
Five new Steam games you probably missed (February 16, 2026)
Sorting through every new game on Steam so you don't have to.
No free pass for internet platforms on child safety, Starmer says
The government announces a consultation on online safety, including on a possible social media ban for under-16s.
Warner Bros weighing reopening sale talks with Paramount: reports
Members of Warner Bros' board are discussing whether Paramount could offer the path to a superior deal, the Bloomberg report said.
Benidorm Fest 2026: Spanish viral hit 'T amaré' wins big but no ticket to Eurovision
The duo from Granada has conquered the fifth edition of the Alicante contest with a track that mixes flamenco and electronica. The pair wowed the audience at the Palau d'Esports and the jury with a powerful performance of their viral hit and an aesthetic that reinvented
Mullin on Trump calling Oklahoma governor a 'RINO': 'Sometimes, friends disagree'
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) dismissed concerns Sunday over President Trump going after Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) earlier this week, chalking it up to a friendly disagreement. The president called the Oklahoma governor a “RINO” — or a "Republican in name only" — on
Valentine's Day won't fix your relationship—but attachment theory might explain it
As Valentine's Day approaches, restaurant bookings fill up and couples exchange cards, flowers, and carefully chosen gifts. For some, it's a day of closeness and connection. For others, it can bring anxiety, disappointment, or emotional distance.
From homecoming to ‘reverse Spring Festival travel’: How Chinese New Year reunions are changing in China
Changing work patterns, improved transport links and evolving ideas of family and tradition are signalling a subtle shift in China’s centuries-old homecoming tradition.
Crypto industry wades into midterms with hefty war chest
The cryptocurrency industry is ramping up its spending ahead of the midterm elections after accumulating a massive war chest in the wake of several key wins in 2024. The industry’s leading super PAC network, Fairshake, had more than $193 million in cash on hand at the start of