Tyler Perry has been sued over allegations of sexual assault brought by a new accuser, an actor who appeared in the 2016 movie “Boo! A Madea Halloween.” In a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, Mario Rodriguez alleges that Perry assaulted him on multiple occasions over
Eve Air Mobility, a subsidiary of Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer, has conducted the first flight of the full-scale prototype of its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in Gavião Peixoto, São Paulo state.
My new favorite description of Christianity’s God is from Vince Staples (~16:05): “a floating man with a blowout” .
In the ongoing quest to understand South Africa’s political and economic stagnation, it may be helpful to look at other postcolonial states that have traveled farther along the path of independence. This may help clarify the stagnation question that citizens, politicians and
Americans’ top New Year's resolution is to exercise more, according to a survey released this week. YouGov found that 25 percent of respondents listed exercising as a goal for 2026, the pollster said. The next most common choices for the new year included being happy (23
Somalia reacted angrily Friday after Israel formally recognised its northern region of Somaliland as an "independent and sovereign state" -- the first country country to do so. Somaliland, which declared independence from Somalia in 1991, has for decades pushed for
Homa, a tech startup says, at least 10 homes have already closed end-to-end using its AI-powered system, with several more deals currently in escrow.
Divinity: Original Sin 2 and more are half off The post There Are Still Some Surprisingly Good Deals On A Few Killer Switch Games Right Now appeared first on Kotaku .
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From public murals to museum walls, artists mobilized their practices to call out injustices, expose wrongdoing, and advocate for a better world.
From our coverage of the Louvre heist to the rising authoritarianism in the White House, this year has generated plenty of fodder for art discourse, memes, and more.
A federal judge has temporarily paused West Virginia’s ban on artificial dyes in foods before it can take effect, granting a request from an additive industry group. U.S. District Judge Irene Berger of the Southern District of West Virginia earlier this week granted a motion
President Trump on Friday previewed another potential change to the Kennedy Center under his watch, posting photos of marble armrests he said could be installed at the performing arts center. "Unlike anything ever done or seen before!" he wrote in a Truth Social post. Trump has
The musician enjoyed belated solo success in the late 2010s after writing songs for Solomon Burke, Etta James, and his wife, Ann Peebles
The next Fallout game is likely five or more years away, but that hasn't stopped Bethesda's creative director from chatting about it The post Every Time Todd Howard Has Talked About Fallout 5 appeared first on Kotaku .
A Yale University poll from earlier this month says most Americans see climate change as playing a role in hurting prices and the cost of living. Pollsters found that 65 percent of respondents believe climate change is contributing to rising costs at least "a little." This
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It’s Time to Accept That the US Supreme Court Is Illegitimate and Must Be Replaced . “…so that Americans don’t have to suffer future decades of oligarchy-facilitating rule that makes a parody of the democracy they were promised.”
Musician joined band ahead of Wish , played on "Friday I'm in Love," and toured with the band on their most recent tour
Noah Schnapp talks about his emotional reaction to Stranger Things' ending and Will's arc coming full circle
Taiwan’s National Palace Museum strikes a balance between its Chinese roots and Taiwanese narrative.
Everyday conversations across generations may boost older adults’ sense of purpose The post Call Your Grandparents This Holiday Season—for Their Health appeared first on Nautilus .
The Department of Homeland Security’s tasteless holiday shitposting may have just violated the United States Constitution. The federal agency’s official X account published multiple posts Thursday that appeared to violate the Establishment Clause, which prohibits government
After the youngsters worked together on ‘Bright Eyes,’ ‘The Little Colonel’ and other movies, she starred in an early Kenneth Anger film and became a casting director.
2025 was the year of Peak.
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from Season 5, Volume 2 of “Stranger Things, now streaming on Netflix. Once more unto the breach, “Stranger Things” viewers. In the last episode of Volume 2 of the fifth and final season of Netflix’s “Stranger Things,” the whole
Israel on Friday became the first country to recognize Somaliland as an independent state — an unprecedented move regarding the breakaway region above Somalia. “The State of Israel plans to immediately expand its relations with the Republic of Somaliland through extensive
"Regional stability in Yangon region is improving now," said a statement shared by junta spokesman Zaw Min Tun.
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) fundraised donations from supporters Friday after President Trump blasted him on social media and called him a "lowlife Republican" for his role in bringing the Jeffrey Epstein files to light. "Imagine celebrating a blessed Christmas with your family…
Altermagnets are a newly recognized class of antiferromagnets whose magnetic structure behaves very differently from what is found in conventional systems. In conventional antiferromagnets, the sublattices are linked by simple inversion or translation, resulting in
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Sigourney Weaver recently told The New York Times that she once stood up to James Cameron during their first movie together, 1986’s “Aliens.” The science-fiction action movie marked Weaver’s return as Ellen Ripley after the success of Ridley Scott’s “Alien.” Cameron was new to
The Anthony Bourdain Reader ( Amazon ) is a collection of writings from the late author, TV host, and chef, including some unpublished pieces. The Anthony Bourdain Reader is also a showcase for new and never-before-seen material, like diary entries from Bourdain’s first trip
Tubi kicks off 2026 with a long list of new and familiar titles arriving on the streamer New Years Day. Viewers can look forward to watching movies and series spanning several genres, including “Bad Boys,” Taxi Driver,” “Carrie,” “Now You See Me,” “2001: A Space Odyssey,”
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced she is pregnant with her second child on Friday. “My husband and I are thrilled to grow our family and can’t wait to watch our son become a big brother. My heart is overflowing with gratitude to God for the blessing of
LONDON, Dec 26 (Reuters) - High-profile activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah, who was released from prison after an Egyptian presidential pardon in September, has arrived in Britain, the Egyptian-British campaigner's family and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday. Abd
Representative Thomas Massie torched Donald Trump’s pathetic swipe at him in his outrageous Christmas post. The president posted a special Christmas message Thursday addressed to “the many Sleazebags who loved Jeffrey Epstein,” and congratulated himself for “dropping” the
A new documentary reveals that Chevy Chase was put into a coma for around eight days after he experienced heart failure during the pandemic. It was reported in 2021 that the now-82-year-old comedian spent five weeks in the hospital due to undisclosed heart issues. “[He] has
Gov. Hochul compared the social media labels to warnings on other products like tobacco, where they communicate the risk of cancer.
The U.S. launched strikes against ISIS militants in Nigeria on Thursday, a Christmas Day attack amid tensions between the West African nation and the U.S. “Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS
While Trump has said he acted to protect Christians, analysts report that violence, particularly by Islamist militants, has targeted both Christians and Muslims.
AARP denied any wrongdoing but agreed to the payout to end the litigation, which has been pending in federal court in California since 2022.
Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for the Cure, has died. According to a statement the band shared on their website , Bamonte passed away from a short illness over Christmas at his home. He was 65. The post The Cure’s Perry Bamonte Dead At 65 appeared first on Stereogum .
A man stabbed three women at Paris metro stations République, Arts et Métiers, and Opéra on Friday. All victims were treated, and the suspect was soon arrested using CCTV and phone data, police said.
Digging the soulful jazz + drum & bass energy of Chanpan . Hard to categorize what this is — so many influences and styles . 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
[TECNO] TECNO Glory Night Awards, jointly organized with TikTok Live and CAF, celebrated the creativity of pan-African KOLs powered by TECNO AI. With the launch of TECNO's "Power Your Moment" campaign during AFCON, this theme has been widely recognized by KOLs, stimulating the
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Perry Bamonte, best known as guitarist and keyboardist in the Cure, has died at the age of 65 after battling a short illness at home over Christmas. The Cure confirmed Bamonte’s death on the band’s website on Friday, remembering his contributions to the group during his two
[TECNO] Groundbreaking partnership transforms pitch renovation program into comprehensive talent development platform, offering long-term support for promising U12-15 players across African nations.
[TECNO] The opening ceremony marked the starting point of TECNO's AFCON ''Power Your Moment'' campaign, welcoming invited clients, guests, and partners as the tournament officially began. From the same day, the brand opened its physical spaces to the public, shifting from a