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Francesca Scorsese on the One Thing She Wouldn’t Do While Directing ‘Saints’ Episode, Her Father’s Bible Bedtime Stories and Drifting Away From the Church
There was one thing Francesca Scorsese wasn’t comfortable doing when she directed an episode for her father’s Fox Nation series “Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints” about Saint Carlo Acutis. Acutis, an Italian teen known for being a devout Catholic and promoting the religion
Variety Hitmakers Gallery: Sabrina Carpenter, the ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Singers, Addison Rae, Tate McRae, Alex Warren, Tyler, the Creator and Other Stars Hit the Red Carpet
Variety‘s Hitmakers event brought much of the cream of the crop of the talent that has moved and shaken the charts in 2025 into one room. Among those gathered at Nya West in Hollywood for the luncheon (which follows closely on the heels of Variety‘s annual Hitmakers special
The Trump-Vance National Security Strategy declares political war
The Economist’s word of the year, published on December 5, could not have been more apt for the document that emanated from the White House on that same day. The word is “slop,” an old term that apparently has found a new use as a descriptor for drivel, fake or otherwise,
Ukraine agreement would be 'only the beginning of the next stage', Schinas tells Euronews in Doha
Euronews sat with former VP of the European Commission Margaritis Schinas and the EU's Envoy for the Gulf Luigi Di Maio in the Qatari capital to discuss the war in Ukraine, EU competitiveness and cultivating new ties in the Gulf. The two were attending the Doha Forum.
Duckworth: Second boat strike 'was essentially murder'
Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), a former Black Hawk helicopter pilot and combat veteran, said the military operation that killed 11 alleged drug traffickers, including two initial survivors, in the Caribbean in early September was “essentially murder.” In a Sunday interview on
Roughly 450 new Dollar General stores to open next year, company says
The new locations, expected to have larger footprints, will largely be in rural communities, according to the company's CEO.
Bessent says U.S. will finish the year with 3% GDP growth, sees 'very strong' holiday season
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the economy will end the year on strong footing and said the president was disappointed in economic coverage in the media.
‘Anaconda’ Director Debuts Unseen Footage for “Off-the-Rails” Comedy, Teases Future of Franchise
Tom Gormican told the CCXP crowd that the reimagining of the 1997 horror film centers on "a meta concept that is a celebration of the original but is a wholly new idea."
SL Green chief expects thriving NYC office market to continue — even under Mamdani
Marc Holliday suggested a willingness to “work with” Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and noted that the commercial market thrived throughout previous administrations with different ideologies.
Bessent says there will be no restrictions on how 'Trump Accounts' for children can be used
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday that there will be no restrictions on how children can use “Trump accounts.” “So, in essence, it is a trust fund. It is a piece of the American economy for every child, and they will be able to take it out when they’re 18, or they
'They behave like an army:' Israeli settlers ramp up their annual onslaught on Palestinian olive growers
During the recent olive harvest in the West Bank, a surge in settler violence, the most severe since 2006, has disrupted Palestinian farmers' access to their lands, particularly in Area B, which is legally under Palestinian civilian control
Trump criticises Democrat he pardoned over not switching political parties
Texas Representative Henry Cuellar is running for re-election as a Democrat after Trump pardoned him.
Sean Baker Says “Filmmakers Need to Put Our Foot Down” in Response to Netflix–Warners Deal
The indie filmmaking hero said he’ll insist on a 100-day theatrical run for his next feature and has no plans to “go for the $150 million studio thing,” despite fresh opportunities after his four Oscar wins for 'Anora.'
A line in the sand moment for Europe and the U.S.
The release of the U.S. National Security Strategy landed like a grenade in Brussels, underscoring the depth of ideological vehemence within the White House.
‘Landman’ Season 2 Episode 4: Craziest Moments and Burning Questions, From a Graveyard Meltdown to a Surprising Drunk Hookup
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from Season 2, Episode 4 of “Landman,” “Dancing Rainbows,” which premiered Sunday, Dec. 7, on Paramount+. This week’s episode of “Landman” is pretty depressing: It begins with a suicide attempt and spends the rest of the episode
Greene: Republicans poke fun at Trump behind his back
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), a previously fervent supporter of President Trump, said that her fellow Republicans made fun of the president behind his back. “I watched many of my colleagues go from making fun of him, making fun of how he talks — making fun of me,
Italy's Meloni pledges emergency aid to Ukraine in call with Zelenskiy
ROME, Dec 7 - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni spoke by phone on Sunday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy ahead of his planned visits to London, Brussels and Rome for talks on the peace process, her office said.
Hamas ready to discuss 'freezing or storing' its weapons in Gaza, group senior official says
Bassem Naim told AP that Hamas retains its 'right to resist' but added that the group is prepared to lay down its arms as part of a process aimed at establishing a Palestinian state. He provided few details on how this would work, but suggested the possibility of a long-term
KISS Honored By Donald Trump, Gene Simmons Blames “Bad Decisions” For Ace Frehley’s Death
The Kennedy Center has officially embraced its first post-"woke" class of honorees. Over the summer, Donald Trump announced that the institution will honor KISS, Sylvester Stallone, George Strait, Gloria Gaynor, and Phantom Of The Opera star Michael Crawford, explaining : "We
What do teens think about Australia's social media ban?
The BBC spoke to under-16s who will be banned from social media from December 10 to get their thoughts on the world-first policy.
Solar flare may spark strong geomagnetic storm, northern lights this week
We could see strong G3 geomagnetic storm conditions this week. Here's what to know.
Hearing to determine West Park Church’s future
The Presbytery of New York applied to the LPC for the hardship exemption on Sept. 11.
Pluribus episode 6 led me to a disturbing new theory about Apple’s sci-fi show
one detail from Pluribus episode 6 has me thinking the series’ endgame could be much darker than I ever imagined.
Defend the Federal Reserve — or lose the dollar and the democracy it protects
China is attempting to weaken the US by eroding trust in the Federal Reserve, which could lead to a collapse of the global economy and a shift in power to Beijing.
LAFCA Award Winners Voting Underway (Updating Live)
The award for best cinematography went to Adolpho Veloso for 'Train Dreams,' while Hannah Beachler won best production design for 'Sinners.'
‘Zootopia 2’: Meet the Voices Behind Each Animated Performer
Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman return for the sequel alongside a few new A-list additions, including Ke Huy Quan, Quinta Brunson and more.
Himes: GOP lawmakers concerned 'in private' about inspector general report on Hegseth
Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) said Sunday that his Republican colleagues are expressing concerns privately after an inspector general report found that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth jeopardized troop safety and violated Pentagon policy. “Absolutely, they're saying it in private,”
Riot Games’ Maria Egan Accepts Variety Hitmakers’ Interactive Music in Media Award
Riot Games’ Maria Egan accepted Variety Hitmakers’ first-ever Interactive Music in Media Award on Saturday afternoon, celebrating the company’s accomplishments in bridging the worlds of gaming and music. Egan, head of global music at Riot Games, has spent the past few years
