Hit-and-run driver in accident involving late father of Shaun Chen has turned himself in

On Friday (Mar 28), the Malaysian actor shared a post on social media, revealing that his father succumbed to his injuries – hours after being hit by a car.

Soulja Boy Denies Raping Woman, Calls Sex Assault Allegations ‘Disgusting’

The rapper claimed he never assaulted the Jane Doe suing him with claims he physically and mentally abused her while she worked as his personal assistant

Booker’s 2020 campaign staff praise senator over marathon speech

More than 80 of Sen. Cory Booker’s (D-N.J.) former campaign staff praised his record-breaking speech on the Senate floor. “As alumni of your 2020 presidential campaign, we write today to express our gratitude for your response over the last 25 hours to the moment of crisis we

Murkowski congratulates Booker for 'historic feat' after marathon speech

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), a moderate Republican, congratulated her colleague, Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.), on setting the new record for longest Senate floor speech on Tuesday. “Whether you agree with him or not, the past 24+ hours was what most people think a filibuster

‘Superman’ Stars Unveil Krypto-Heavy New Footage and Recall “Witnessing the Magic of Cinema”

James Gunn and his cast brought DC Studios' first movie to Las Vegas.

Liberal candidate wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race in blow to Trump, Musk

Susan Crawford was projected to win an open seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, keeping the high court’s 4-3 liberal majority intact and delivering a blow to Elon Musk and President Trump, according to Decision Desk HQ. Crawford, a Dane County circuit court judge,

James Gunn’s ‘Superman’ Footage Soars at CinemaCon as Krypto the Dog Steals the Show

It’s a bird…it’s a plane…it’s DC’s last, best chance to make a movie that rivals Marvel. James Gunn, who was hired by Warner Bros. Discovery chief David Zaslav to reinvigorate DC’s cinematic universe after a series of duds like “The Flash” and “Justice League,” took the stage

Embattled Warner Bros. Movie Chiefs Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy Sidestep Job Drama at CinemaCon

The mood inside the Colosseum Theater at Caesars was nevertheless subdued as the two executives presented their upcoming films — even when the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio took to the stage.

‘Their skins had peeled off’: Victims suffer serious burns from Malaysia gas pipeline fire

The massive fire injured more than 100 people during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations on April 1.

2024 recorded as South Korea’s hottest year in half-century

Due to high temperatures, the surrounding seas of Korea were also unusually warm.

White House pranks journalists on April Fools’ Day

The White House played an April Fools’ Day prank on journalists inside the press room. Around 6 p.m. EDT, the White House Assistant Press Secretary Taylor Rogers announced over the loudspeaker that there was a “dinner lid until 8:47” p.m., signaling an unexpected later night of

David Fincher to Direct Brad Pitt in ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Netflix Follow-Up From a Tarantino Script

David Fincher is directing a sequel to “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” with Quentin Tarantino writing the follow-up to his Oscar-winning epic. Variety confirms the project, which does not have an official title, is being set up at Netflix, where Fincher has a first-look deal.

Wisconsin passes ballot measure requiring photo ID to vote

Wisconsin voters were projected to pass a ballot measure that amends the state Constitution to require photo identification in order to vote, according to Decision Desk HQ. Wisconsin lawmakers referred a ballot measure to voters that would mandate that “a qualified elector may

Former NFL star Tim Tebow joins Trump in Oval Office

Former NFL star Tim Tebow and his wife, Demi-Leigh Tebow, joined President Trump for a visit in the Oval Office on Monday. In a post on X, Margo Martin, a special assistant and communications advisor for Trump, shared a photo with the Tebows with Trump and Secretary of State

‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Follow-Up in the Works With Brad Pitt Starring, David Fincher Directing a Quentin Tarantino Script

Despite what the calendar says, this is not an April Fool's joke.

South Korea's acting president urges calm ahead of impeachment ruling

SEOUL - South Korea's interim leader Han Duck-soo called on the nation on Wednesday to accept any decision from the Constitutional Court on impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol in a calm manner.

China drills around Taiwan continue, gives them code name 'Strait Thunder'

The man mourning 170 loved ones lost in Myanmar's earthquake

Scores of Muslims died in Sagaing when their mosques collapsed during Friday prayers at the end of Ramadan.

Keanu Reeves Will Return for ‘John Wick 5’ as Franchise Expands to Animation

Film character Caine, played by Donnie Yen, will also get his own spinoff

‘Hell of a Summer’ Review: ‘Stranger Things’ Star Finn Wolfhard’s Co-Directing Debut Is a Cut Above

In two decades at Variety, I have reviewed precious few slasher movies. Call me old-fashioned, but I don’t take much pleasure in what Roger Ebert called “dead teenager movies” — and yet, for some reason, this week I am writing about three (and no, that’s not an April Fool’s

Brad Pitt’s ‘F1’ Reveals Thrilling First 10 Minutes at CinemaCon

Director Joseph Kosinski and producer Jerry Bruckheimer hit the stage to share unseen footage from "the cinematic experience of the summer."

UN says Gaza food shortage is 'critical' following shutdown of World Food Programme bakeries

UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said the food situation remains “very critical” since Israel closed all crossings into Gaza a month ago, cutting off all humanitarian deliveries.

Judge extends block on probationary employee firings, but only in some states

A federal judge Tuesday indefinitely barred the Trump administration from terminating thousands of probationary employees, but he declined to extend his order nationwide. U.S. District Judge James Bredar previously ordered officials to temporarily reinstate probationary

Brad Pitt’s ‘F1’ Unveils Electrifying First 10 Minutes at CinemaCon With Ultra-Immersive Daytona Racing Footage

It’s lights out and away we go at CinemaCon, where director Joseph Kosinski and producer Jerry Bruckheimer took the stage at Caesars Palace to talk up the upcoming racing drama “F1,” starring Brad Pitt. “We believe this is going to be the cinematic event of the summer,”

Zach Cregger Debuts First Look at Horror Epic ’Weapons’ by Promising a “Twisty, Turny” Mystery

‘Weapons’ marks the follow-up to Cregger’s breakout hit ‘Barbarian.’

Australia to 'stand up for national interests' on US tariffs, says PM Albanese

SYDNEY - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his rival in a May election, Liberal Party leader Peter Dutton, said they would stand up for the country's national interests in the face of looming U.S. tariffs that could hit Australian beef.

‘Weapons’ Trailer Creeps Out CinemaCon as ‘Barbarian’ Director Zach Cregger Reveals Skin-Crawling Missing Kids Plot

“Barbarian” mastermind Zach Cregger is officially back, bringing a deeply unsettling look at his latest film, “Weapons,” to CinemaCon 2025. During a robust Warner Bros. presentation at the Las Vegas gathering, Cregger proved why he’s one of the most coveted directors currently

Retailers in Malaysia stop displaying smoking products from April 1

The government will be working with retailers to ensure they comply with proper enclosed cabinets by Oct 1.

White House studying cost of Greenland takeover, long in Trump’s sights

It’s the most concrete effort yet to turn President Donald Trump’s desire to acquire the Danish territory into actionable policy, despite widespread international outrage.

‘Mortal Kombat 2’ Reveals First Footage of an F-Bomb Wielding Johnny Cage

New Line's video game adaptation shared clips at CinemaCon, including Karl Urban as the sunglasses enthusiast.

Diddy Sexual Assault Lawsuit Dropped After Accuser Fails To Reveal Identity

Diddy has secured a legal win as a judge dismissed one of the multiple lawsuits against him due to the accuser's failure to reveal her identity.

Puerto Rican Star ROA Sings to a ‘Reina’ He Thinks Is the One on New Single

The singer called the track his "favorite song" yet

Maggie Gyllenhaal Unveils “Radical,” “Punk” ‘The Bride’ at CinemaCon

Warner Bros. recently confirmed that it would be pushing the release date on Gyllenhaal’s Frankenstein pic ‘The Bride’ from Sept. 26, 2025, to March 6, 2026.

China begins code-named military exercises in Taiwan Strait, Xinhua reports

China’s military launched military exercises in the middle and southern areas of the Taiwan Strait.

Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Frankenstein Movie ‘The Bride!’ Debuts Maniacal, Bloody First Trailer at CinemaCon as Christian Bale, Jessie Buckley Promise ‘Till Death Do Us Part’

It’s alive! “The Bride!,” Maggie Gyllenhaal’s punk rock take on Frankenstein’s monster and his betrothed, debuted a terrifying first look at CinemaCon on Tuesday as part of Warner Bros.’ presentation to theater owners. The $90 million-budgeted film stars Christian Bale as

Details about the canceled Disco Elysium spin-off codenamed X7 have leaked, and it would have let us play as Cuno and Cunoesse

It's not an April Fool's joke, but you'll wish it was.

Leonardo DiCaprio Plays Drug and Booze-Addled Revolutionary in Crazy CinemaCon Footage for PTA’s ‘One Battle After Another’

Leonardo DiCaprio hit CinemaCon on Tuesday to debut a new look at Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another,” an $130 million adaptation of a Thomas Pynchon novel that’s one of those big, bold bets that studios rarely make anymore. It’s the first time DiCapro and

Leonardo DiCaprio Teases ‘One Battle After Another’: “Tapped Into Something Politically and Culturally”

The Oscar winner arrived at CinemaCon with new footage from the Paul Thomas Anderson feature that hits theaters later this year.

Morgan Wallen Releases Merch Inspired By SNL Incident, Kenan Thompson Addresses Controversy

Over the weekend, Morgan Wallen sparked controversy when he appeared on SNL , abruptly left the stage during the end credits, and then posted an Instagram Story of his private jet with overlain text that read, “Get me to God’s country.” It quickly became a meme, and now the

Republican Jimmy Patronis wins special election for Gaetz's Florida seat

Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis was has won the special election to replace former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) in the 1st Congressional District, defeating Democrat Gay Valimont, according to Decision Desk HQ. The district is located along Florida’s western

Mammals were adapting from life in the trees to living on the ground before dinosaur-killing asteroid, research reveals

More mammals were living on the ground several million years before the mass extinction event that wiped out the dinosaurs, new research led by the University of Bristol has revealed.

White House issues warning to China for war games near Taiwan

The Trump administration on Tuesday issued a warning to China after Beijing announced large-scale war games in the waters and airspace around Taiwan. The joint military drills, which were launched with no prior notice and included China's army, navy and air and rocket forces,

Ariana DeBose Says She Didn’t Know She Was Quoting Post Accusing Rachel Zegler of ‘Narcissism’: ‘Next Time I’ll Be Sure to Clarify Its Origins’

Ariana DeBose has clarified that she did not know she was quoting a criticism of her “West Side Story” co-star Rachel Zegler when she posted a quote reading “Narcissism is not something to be coddled or encouraged” in a since-deleted Instagram post Tuesday. “I post quotes all

Booker's speech tops 350M likes on TikTok live

More than 350 million people liked Sen. Cory Booker’s (D-N.J.) floor speech on TikTok live, as the senator approached 25 hours of holding the floor in the Senate chamber. By 7:07 p.m. EDT on Tuesday — just over 24 hours after Booker began his historic floor speech on Monday —

SCOTUS to hear oral arguments in abortion-related case

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story SCOTUS to hear oral arguments in abortion-related case The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments this week on its first abortion-adjacent case since President Donald Trump returned to office

The PC game releases we're most excited about in April

A much anticipated puzzle game, a big RPG with a strange premise, a return to the RTS golden age, and more.

Morgan Wallen Selling ‘Get Me to God’s Country’ Merchandise After Controversial ‘SNL’ Walk-Off Exit

Morgan Wallen is currently selling hats and t-shirts on his official website with the viral quote “Get Me to God’s Country” on them. The quote is now closely associated with the country star’s controversial walk-off exit from “Saturday Night Live” during the March 29 episode,

Trump nominee says he would have stopped Signal breach

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump nominee says he would have stopped Signal breach President Trump’s nominee to be the U.S. military’s highest-ranking officer said he would

Booker sets record for longest Senate speech in history

Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) on Tuesday set a new record for the longest floor speech in Senate history, having held the floor for 25 hours and 5 minutes to decry potential GOP spending cuts in their looming tax bill and policies put in place by the Trump administration. Booker,

Schumer and Jeffries appear together for the first time since funding blowup