Dan Wakeford ‘forced out’ as EIC of celeb gossip mag Us Weekly
The 50-year-old former People boss announced his departure from the trashy tabloid in an email to staffers earlier on Friday.
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The Weeknd and Playboi Carti’s ‘Timeless’ Started as a Backstage Jam — Now It’s a Global Smash
“Timeless,” the brooding trap collaboration between the Weeknd and Playboi Carti, made its live debut before it was actually completed. According to XO co-founder Amir “Cash” Esmailian, it was backstage at the Weeknd’s “One Night Only” concert in São Paulo that the Canadian
Todd Howard says AI can't replace human 'creative intention,' but it's part of Bethesda's 'toolset for how we build our worlds or check things'
Maybe he should've said Office. No, wait. Gmail? No, hold on.
5 takeaways from the chaotic, combative vaccine advisory meeting
A key federal vaccine advisory committee on Friday voted to do away with the recommendation that all newborns receive the hepatitis B vaccine. The vote came after two days of charged, contentious debate among panelists and concerned stakeholders, and it fulfilled a long-held
Chi Ossé drops bid to challenge Jeffries after opposition from Mamdani
New York City Councilmember Chi Ossé has dropped a bid to challenge House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) in a primary after incoming New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani expressed his opposition. “Exploring the possibility of this run was important,” Ossé said in a
ACIP approves most consequential changes to vaccine guidance this year
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story ACIP approves most consequential changes to vaccine guidance this year The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on
Oscars TV Rights Auction Heats Up: Netflix Out and NBCUniversal Is Ahead as ABC Holds the Line (EXCLUSIVE)
There are eight weeks left on the holy Hollywood awards calendar until Oscar nominations are announced, and it’s not just artists and craftspeople hunting for trophies. Momentum has been building in the auction for the TV rights to air the Academy Awards, Variety has learned
Chechen leader Kadyrov vows response after Ukrainian drone hits Grozny, no casualties
MOSCOW, Dec 5 - Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov said on Friday that a Ukrainian drone had struck and damaged a high-rise building in Grozny, capital of Russia's southern Chechnya region, and vowed to retaliate within a week.
White House Trolls Sabrina Carpenter With Second Pro-ICE Video, Alters ‘SNL’ Clip to Have Her ‘Arrest’ Marcello Hernández for ‘Being Too Illegal’
The White House’s social media team had to back down this week on including Sabrina Carpenter’s “Juno” in a post touting ICE’s migrant arrests — but they’re hardly going away quietly. Shortly after deleting the initial X post, the administration snapped back by posting a new
French electronic duo Air performs a Tiny Desk Concert. Setlist: Le Voyage...
French electronic duo Air performs a Tiny Desk Concert . Setlist: Le Voyage de Pénélope, Cherry Blossom Girl, Highschool Lover, and Dirty Trip. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Hong Kong fire: Echoes of loss below burnt towers
HONG KONG, Dec 6 - More than a week after flames tore through Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court estate, killing at least 159 people, the city remains shrouded in grief and a search for answers.
Architect Frank Gehry, Who Turned Buildings Into Sculptures, Dies at 96
His postmodern designs of museums, concert halls, and libraries have become destinations just as much as the venues themselves.
Both Democrats and GOP seize on energy prices
{beacon} Energy & Environment The Big Story Both Democrats and GOP seize on energy prices Gasoline prices are down while electric and natural gas prices are up, making the issue of energy affordability into a political Rorschach test. © Photo Credit Democrats are lambasting
US, Ukraine officials had productive meeting, further talks set, White House says
WASHINGTON, Dec 5 - U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff held productive talks with Ukraine's senior negotiator Rustem Umerov in Miami, Florida on Thursday, a White House official said, with the officials slated to meet again later Friday.
Tron: Ares, Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, and the best movies on streaming this week
Troll 2 rampages onto Netflix, a grindhouse spy movie lands on Shudder, and Mel Gibson goes hunting on VOD
When a Chimp Screams, What Do You Hear?
The calls of our closest living evolutionary cousins still hit an ancient target in the human brain The post When a Chimp Screams, What Do You Hear? appeared first on Nautilus .
Leon Thomas Explains How the ‘Elvis’ Biopic Paved the Way Towards His Breakout Hit ‘Mutt’
Leon Thomas was chilling with his dog Terry while watching the “Elvis” biopic in 2022 when the idea for his breakthrough solo single, “Mutt,” came to him. “[The film] talked about the hound dog, and I was like, man, I want to be on some Black Elvis shit — but find my own way to
Jon M. Chu on the Creative Courage Behind ‘Wicked: For Good,’ Building Trust, Breaking Walls and Leading a Family Through Oz
Jon M. Chu did not simply direct “Wicked: For Good.” He governed a small nation. For five years, he lived inside L. Frank Baum’s universe — shaping two films, welcoming three new children, and guiding an army of actors and craftspeople through one of the decade’s most
Five takeaways from the blockbuster Netflix Warner Brothers deal
It might seem like a simple merger deal, but it's got all the ingredients of a Hollywood drama.
Cardi B Defeats Security Guard’s Request for New Trial After Pen-Tossing Incident
"I don’t find anything outside the courtroom had any impact on the jury’s deliberations,” a judge said Friday
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai’s health is declining as verdict nears, family says
Jailed Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai’s health is declining in prison as national security verdict nears, say his family and legal team.
Tyler, The Creator to Receive Innovator of the Decade Award at Variety’s Hitmakers Celebration
Musician, actor, visual artist and entrepreneur Tyler, The Creator will be honored with the Innovator of the Decade Award at Variety’s annual Hitmakers celebration on Saturday, Dec. 6. “We’re recognizing Tyler for his completely unique and unmistakable creative vision, which
Metroid Prime 4 Players Are Discovering The Game Is Filled With Vagina Doors
I mean, most of these doors look more like vulvas to me... The post Metroid Prime 4 Players Are Discovering The Game Is Filled With Vagina Doors appeared first on Kotaku .
AMD’s MI308 chips may face H20‑like headwinds in China
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has secured approval to ship its MI308 accelerators to China, with Chief Executive Lisa Su confirming the company is ready to proceed under Washington’s new licensing regime and pay the required 15% fee. The move positions AMD’s MI308 to re-enter a
Canada removes Syria from its list of foreign state supporters of terrorism
OTTAWA, Dec 5 (Reuters) - The Canadian government said on Friday that it has removed Syria from its list of foreign state supporters of terrorism and removed Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the group that spearheaded the rebel alliance that helped oust President Bashar al-Assad, from its
NPR's history podcast Throughline examines the roots of Sudan's civil war
Sudan has been at the center of a deadly and brutal war since April of 2023. Over 4 million people have fled the country since war broke out and at least 40,000 have been killed.
Grijalva says ‘very aggressive’ ICE officer pepper-sprayed her during Tucson raid
Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) said Friday a “very aggressive” Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer used pepper spray against her during a raid in Tucson, Ariz. According to Grijalva, community members in Tucson had stopped approximately 40 ICE officers, most of
Twitch star QTCinderella says she wishes she never started streaming
The Streamer Awards organiser said the negatives of her online role made it hard to enjoy the job.
Actor Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, known for his iconic depiction of Mortal Kombat villain Shang Tsung, has died
Tagawa died of complications from a stroke at age 75.
Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: 6 Cool Games We Can’t Wait To Get Back To
This weekend we’re sneaking around where we’re not supposed to be, wielding light sabers, and more The post Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: 6 Cool Games We Can’t Wait To Get Back To appeared first on Kotaku .
Theater Owners Worry Netflix Buying Warner Bros. Will Cripple Their Business: ‘Hopefully the Deal Gets Killed’
Movie theater operators are reeling after Netflix, long viewed as public enemy No. 1, announced that it has a deal in place to buy Warner Bros. for $82.7 million. The sale, which still needs regulatory approval, has the potential to re-shape a business that is already
There are too many hints at a Diablo 4 shadow drop at The Game Awards to convince me paladins won't be playable next week
Hear me out on this one.
Trump taps Scott Bessent to tackle affordability crisis
The next 11 months will be pivotal for Bessent ahead of the midterm elections, where affordability and the cost-of-living in this country will be one of the major issues facing voters.
Elden Ring Nightreign interactive map
Our Elden Ring Nightreign interactive map shows every point of interest, including the field boss locations and Shifting Earth changes
29 Best New Movies Streaming in December: ‘F1,’ ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,’ ‘Die My Love,’ ‘Roofman,’ ‘Together’ and More
From Brad Pitt’s “F1” to Daniel Craig’s third “Knives Out” movie and a brand new Taylor Swift concert film, streaming platforms are rolling out big offerings this December just in time for the holidays. Pitt’s racing movie is the month’s biggest blockbuster offering, as “F1”
Fran Sans is a font based on the display type of SF’s...
Fran Sans is a font based on the display type of SF’s MUNI light rail trains. The N-Judah was my train when I lived there, so I’m very familiar with that display typeface. (Great name too.) 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Pentagon Inspector General Report Not ‘Total Exoneration’ for Hegseth
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed that he received "total exoneration" in an investigative report by the Defense Department's Office of Inspector General regarding a Signal group chat about a military attack in Yemen. But the report contradicts that assessment, concluding
‘Percy Jackson’ Cast Wants Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet and Cillian Murphy to Guest Star
After fighting off monsters at Camp Half-Blood in “Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” Leah Sava Jeffries has her eyes set on her dream actor she’d love to see join alongside Annabeth, Percy and Grover on the show. “I don’t know who I would cast her as, but I would love for
The Lord of the Rings trilogy returns to movie theaters in 2026, with a 4D twist
Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings movies are coming back to theaters for Fellowship of the Ring's 25th anniversary.
Dell Adds a 4.6-Star Mini PC at 71% Off to Its Clearance Push, Going Beyond Just Laptop Deals
Upgrade your workspace by adding a powerful PC to it. The post Dell Adds a 4.6-Star Mini PC at 71% Off to Its Clearance Push, Going Beyond Just Laptop Deals appeared first on Kotaku .
What Are the Members of Måneskin Up To?
Here's where the Eurovision winners are now — and a behind-the-scenes look at Thomas Raggi's debut album
X faces $140 million fine over violations of EU tech law
{beacon} Technology The Big Story X faces $140 million fine over violations of EU tech law The European Union (EU) hit billionaire Elon Musk’s social platform X with a $140 million fine Friday for violating the Digital Services Act (DSA), the first time a company has been
Netflix Says It’s Not Destroying Hollywood: ‘We’re Saving’ It
Netflix aims to grow even larger with its impending purchase of Warner Bros. The post Netflix Says It’s Not Destroying Hollywood: ‘We’re Saving’ It appeared first on Kotaku .
The best Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (Dec. 5-7 2025)
We have a variety of Xbox Game Pass recommendations to save you from endlessly searching for something new to play.
AI can dramatically speed up digitizing natural history collections
A new study from UNC-Chapel Hill researchers shows that advanced artificial intelligence tools, specifically large language models (LLMs), can accurately determine the locations where plant specimens were originally collected, a process known as georeferencing.
How BigXthaPlug Took Things ‘All the Way’ and Became the Hip-Hop Disruptor of the Year
BigXthaPlug isn’t afraid to challenge the status quo. But when the Dallas rapper learned he had been named Variety’s hip-hop disruptor of the year, his first impulse was to laugh. “When you say disruptor, that means you’re causing a scene,” he says. “I was like, ‘Man, is it a
Gun laws may end up in the courts, but they start with Congress
The lawsuit racket against lawful gun vendors and manufacturers is really just an end-around to our democratic process.
Erika Kirk co-hosting 'The Five' as book tour launches
Erika Kirk, the widow of Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk, is slated to co-host Fox News’s “The Five” next week in an effort to promote the release of her late husband’s book "Stop, in the Name of God: Why Honoring the Sabbath Will Transform Your Life." The book was
Oscar Issac on the ‘Joy’ of ‘Frankenstein,’ His Personal Documentary and Making Pedro Pascal Break Onstage: ‘I Would Do It Again’
During a wide-ranging conversation about his life and career, Oscar Isaac was confronted about cracking up Pedro Pascal when they were on stage together. Speaking as part of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Career Conversations program, the actor was asked about the time the two were
Rapper 6ix9ine Sentenced to Three Months in Prison for Violating Supervised Release
Rapper 6ix9ine has been ordered back to prison for violating his supervised release, with a judge sentencing him to three months behind bars, according to ABC News. Prosecutors were seeking three to nine months of prison time for the controversial rapper, whose real name is
