Val Kilmer Is Back on the Big Screen Via Generative AI. His Family Is Fine With It
"We have to contend with this technology one way or the other," says Mercedes Kilmer, his daughter. "And avoiding it, it’s not necessarily the way"
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Islands’ Nick Thorburn & Ratatat’s Mike Stroud Announce Debut Album As The Creem: Hear “Goodbye”
Nick Thorburn and Mike Stroud are both indie veterans: Thorburn co-founded the band Islands after the breakup of his previous group the Unicorns, while Stroud is a member of the electronic rock duo Ratatat, who’ve mostly been on hiatus over the past decade. Now, the pair are
Sotheby’s Auction Raises Funds for Yale MFA Scholarships
The sale includes works by Howardena Pindell, Josef Albers, Richard Prince, and others.
Director Hiro Murai Re-Ups FX First-Look Deal as His New Apple Horror-Comedy ‘Widow’s Bay’ Debuts: ‘It Felt Nostalgic, But Without Getting Mushy’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Prolific TV director and producer Hiro Murai found himself in the eye of a storm, literally, while making Apple TV’s new horror-comedy series “Widow’s Bay.” “Without spoilers, there’s a lot of storm work coming up in the season that, on paper, was always really intimidating to
The secret to Overwatch's revitalization? Over-communicating.
'Our communication couldn't just be reactive or occasional. It really had to be continuous,' said game director Aaron Keller in a GDC 2026 talk.
Costco Makes PC Gamer An Unbelievable RAM Deal They Can’t Refuse
Also: fresh Injustice 3 rumors
Susie Wiles creates official X account 'to share occasional updates'
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles launched an official X account on Tuesday to share “occasional updates” about the Trump administration. “I’m joining X to share occasional updates about the work we do at the White House,” Wiles wrote in her first post from the official
Trump learns of Voting Rights Act ruling from reporters in Oval Office
President Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that their question about a Wednesday Supreme Court ruling on a Louisiana congressional district that weakens the Voting Rights Act was the first time he heard of the decision. “When did it come out? I’ve been with the
DC's Absolute Universe is getting its own Justice League and Legion of Doom
Absolute Batman writer Scott Snyder says Thor and Absolute Superman writer Jason Aaron will head up the line's first crossover comic.
May 2026 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists
The latest opportunities you don't want to miss. 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 May 2026 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for
Crockett backing Allred in Texas runoff
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) on Wednesday said she’s backing former Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas) in the runoff election against former Democratic Rep. Julie Johnson (Texas). “Colin has the record, the grit, and the heart to stand up for working families and communities under
5 tips on how to use the Horadric cube in Diablo 4
The Horadric cube is one of Diablo 4's crafting systems and we listed 5 tips on how to use if you plan to roll for new affixes.
Trump Tries to Goad Artemis II Astronauts Into Bashing NATO With Him
The crew of NASA’s Artemis II visited the White House Wednesday to celebrate their successful mission around the moon, but they ended up roped into one of the president’s diatribes against NATO. The astronauts were visibly uncomfortable flanking Donald Trump behind the Resolute
Olivia Rodrigo Stars In The Devil Wears Prada Parody To Promote SNL Hosting Debut
With new album you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love approaching and lead single "Drop Dead" atop the charts , Olivia Rodrigo will pull double duty on Saturday Night Live this weekend, hosting the show for the first time and returning as musical guest for a third go-round
Florida GOP legislature sends new House map, netting party up to 4 seats, to DeSantis for signature
The GOP-controlled Florida legislature passed a new set of Republican-favored congressional lines proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Wednesday as state lawmakers look to fast-track a new House map as the midterms approach. Florida currently has a 20-8 Republican edge in its
Seven people die in hospital wall collapse in southern India
April 29 - Seven people have died after an 8-foot (2.5-metre) wall at a hospital complex collapsed in the southern Indian city of Bengaluru, a state official said on Wednesday.
Tennessee nonprofit founder 'hogtied' on Epstein's island, charged with trespassing
The man said he was doing research to raise awareness on the Epstein story.
Trump dismisses Putin's offer of help on Iran
President Trump on Wednesday said he asked Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call for a ceasefire in Ukraine and also discussed the U.S. war against Iran. Trump said Putin offered to help with “enrichment,” presumably in reference to the idea that Russia could take
Scorpions Wield Metal-Tipped Weapons
They pack an even more impressive punch than previously thought The post Scorpions Wield Metal-Tipped Weapons appeared first on Nautilus .
Ally Simpson Promoted to President of Television at North Road’s Kinetic Content
Ally Simpson has been promoted to president of television at Kinetic Content, the company announced Wednesday. In her new role, Simpson will oversee all unscripted series produced in North America. Kinetic Content is the production company behind some of the biggest reality TV
Spain's PM 'was at level one' in scheme to rig public contracts, defendant in graft case says
The Socialists' turmoil has rocked relations with their far-left junior coalition partner Sumar and an array of fringe and regional separatist parties whose support is essential to pass legislation.
GPS-collared opossums help track Florida pythons after being eaten
"We need everything that we can find to remove as many pythons as possible."
Starbreeze hasn't declared Payday 3 dead yet, but it's launching yet another spin-off this year—this time on Roblox
Word of the untitled project comes just a couple months after the announcement of a Payday VR game.
Uber adding hotel bookings
Uber is expanding into the hotel booking industry, it announced on Wednesday. At its annual new product event, the rideshare company unveiled a partnership with Expedia that allows Uber customers to book hotels directly in its app. Uber users in the U.S. will ultimately have
Trump's DOJ moves to reinstate death by firing squad
The idea that justice and humanity can coexist isn’t something everyone agrees on.
Tony Awards Lock In Final Eligibility Slate: Laurie Metcalf, Stephanie Hsu, Don Cheadle, Luke Evans and More
The Tony Awards Administration Committee has put a bow on its final eligibility deliberations for the 2025-2026 Broadway season. In its fourth and final meeting before nominations are announced on May 5, the committee ruled on 13 productions, locking in category placements for
United Airlines flight reports possible collision with drone near San Diego
A United Airlines flight reported a midair collision between the plane and what appeared to be a drone near San Diego, according to a Wednesday statement. “United flight 1980 reported a possible drone strike just prior to arriving in San Diego. The flight landed safely, and
Fidelity blocks fund donations to SPLC after federal indictment
Fidelity has moved to block donor-advised funds for the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) following a federal indictment from the Justice Department (DOJ) for alleged bank and wire fraud. “Fidelity Charitable is aware of an ongoing governmental investigation into Southern
Ex-NFL Star and Sportscaster Marcellus Wiley Accused of Rape by 4 More Women
Husband of Real Housewives star Annemarie Wiley is already facing lawsuits from three other Jane Doe accusers who claim he raped them while a student at Columbia
Upcoming Indie Game Forces You Fight Your Steam Backlog
Game Quest: The Backlog Battler even lets you judge you Steam friends by battling against their library of unplayed games
Jerome Powell reveals plan to stay at Fed after term as chair ends
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that he plans to stay on at the central bank as a governor after his term as chair ends next month “for a period of time to be determined.” “I have said that I will not leave the board until this investigation is well and truly
Bacon on Trump-branded passports: 'It's not really America to do this'
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) does not seem fond of the State Department’s plan to include President Trump’s likeness in new passport designs to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence. Bacon said during an appearance on “CNN News Central” on Wednesday morning that
Jerome Powell says he will continue to serve as a Fed governor, calls Trump criticism 'unprecedented'
Powell addressed the question of whether he will stay on as a Board of Governors member after his term as chair ends.
Nancy Guthrie was 'vivacious': Neighbor
She described Nancy as "vivacious, kind, open, and nice."
The Congressional Progressive Caucus has a plan for high prices
The group of progressive House Democrats rolls out a “New Affordability Agenda” tackling issues from oil prices to super PAC spending.
Schumer rips ‘awful’ Supreme Court Voting Rights Act ruling
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday ripped what he called the Supreme Court’s “awful decision” to strike down a voting map in Louisiana, which critics cast as a serious blow to the 1965 Voting Rights Act. The court in a 6-3 ruling held that creating
PayPal's new CEO makes Venmo a standalone business unit as potential buyers circle
PayPal is betting that a new corporate structure can reignite growth at a company that has lost ground to Apple, Google and Stripe in the e-commerce battle.
‘Euphoria’ Makeup Artist Releases Limited-Edition Collection of Season 3 Products: Jules’s Silver Eyeshadow, Cassie’s Brown Lipgloss and More
The girls of Euphoria High may be all grown up now, but their Y2K-inspired makeup hasn’t gone anywhere. From Jules’s silver lids to Cassie’s iconic winged liner, makeup artist Donni Davy created some of the show’s most memorable beauty moments for the third season — all using
Shock poll: 47 percent of Dems think Trump assassination attempt staged!
Will the media take Dems to task for buying this nonsense about the threats to Trump’s life?
Passports to Kennedy Center: 13 places Trump's name or likeness now appears
President Trump's push to incorporate his name or likeness or both to federal buildings, government-issued documents, online services, battleships and more, has now extended to one of the most common ways to prove U.S. citizenship: passports. On Tuesday, the State Department
Rob and Michele Reiner Autopsies Remain Incomplete as Son Appears in Court
Prosecutors will hand over two terabytes of evidence to defense in Nick Reiner trial
Christoper Nolan Says ‘The Odyssey’ Runtime Is ‘Shorter’ Than ‘Oppenheimer’
“The Odyssey” is destined to be one of Christopher Nolan’s most epic movies given the subject matter, but it won’t be his longest. Speaking to the Associated Press, the Oscar winner confirmed his upcoming tentpole “is shorter” than “Oppenheimer.” “It’s an epic film, as the
Trump says he discussed a Ukraine ceasefire with Putin
WASHINGTON, April 29 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he discussed a possible Ukraine ceasefire in a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. "We had a good talk, I've known him a long time," said Trump. Trump, speaking to reporters as he met
Why Diane Kruger Wanted to Make Nazi Drama ‘Amrum’: ‘There’s a Sense of History Repeating Itself’
When Diane Kruger started acting, she had a firm rule about the roles she’d take. “I never wanted to be in a World War II movie,” Kruger says. “When I started out, I didn’t want to be pigeonholed as a German actress. It was such obvious casting for me.” Kruger has softened her
Who Are the Unexpected Friends in Your Life?...
Who Are the Unexpected Friends in Your Life? “Little did I know that I would find this kind of friendship with my 70-something neighbor, Jesse.”
Live-Action ‘Tangled’ Scribe Michael Montemayor Signs with CAA (Exclusive)
The screenwriter also produces social content that has amassed over 40 million views across platforms.
Chanel Beads Announces New Album With The Same Title As His Last Album
Last fall, Shane Lavers shared the Chanel Beads song “The Coward Forgets His Nightmare,” one Stereogum’s 5 Best Songs Of The Week. It turns out the track comes from the highly anticipated followup to the experimental pop artist’s 2024 debut Your Day Will Come, which is being
Sometimes Being Bad At A Game Is Most Of The Fun
In both Pragmata and Dispatch , my own failure to master core mechanics only enriched my experience
I was today years old when I learned that Clippy has a canonical gender
Yes, he's a he somehow.
