Primates will rule (the box office) again! Disney’s “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” is aiming for $50 million to $55 million from 3,700 theaters in its domestic debut, which will easily be enough to tower over the box office chart. Those ticket sales are roughly even with
The summer solstice usually happens towards the end of June. This year, cities will see the longest day on June 20.
The wait is finally over. Apple just announced two brand-new iPad Pros — an 11-inch and a 13-inch model — at its Let Loose event Tuesday, confirming our months-long speculation about them. The event also revealed two new 11 and 13-inch iPad Air models. Read more...
TikTok said Tuesday it has sued the Biden administration in a bid to block a new law that will force its China-based parent company ByteDance to sell within a year or face a total ban of the app in the US. Filed in a federal appeals court in Washington DC, the lawsuit seeks a
An independent report also found evidence of widespread retaliation against employees who complained about supervisor misconduct, and little evidence that such retaliation was addressed.
The pop star shared a text message revealing her mom fell for the deepfake images
In “Take Me Out Feet First,” a new docuseries now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, director Serene Meshel-Dillman chronicles people’s right to choose medical aid in dying. The six-part docuseries, made in partnership with the nonprofit advocacy organization Compassion &
As expected, TikTok filed a federal lawsuit seeking to overturn the U.S.’s new law that would force parent company ByteDance to sell the app — or face a nationwide ban. TikTok and ByteDance filed the lawsuit Tuesday (May 7) in the U.S. District Court of Appeals for the District
Hollywood executives are much more accustomed to pointing a spotlight rather than occupying one. There are exceptions like CinemaCon, the annual gathering of global movie theater owners in Las Vegas. It’s here that the studio chiefs hope to dazzle exhibitors with upcoming film
One of the worst years for cancellations, cuts, and closures in the history of the video game industry has just claimed its next victims, including Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks. Developers and fans alike are in disbelief. “Great teams are sunsetting before our eyes again,
TikTok sued to block the law that would force the application to be divested from its Chinese-based parent company ByteDance or be banned from the U.S., In a lawsuit filed Tuesday against the U.S. government, TikTok and ByteDanceargued the law, the Protecting Americans From
A new study compared guidelines for who is at risk for dangerous hypertension during pregnancy with a personalised screening algorithm.
Rihanna's failure to attend this year's Met Gala has further fueled speculation that she and boyfriend A$AP Rocky may be expecting their third child.
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The Cannes film festival has responded to calls for a proposed strike by festival workers over pay and labor regulations. On Tuesday, the festival issued its first official statement, saying it hoped “solutions will be found” to prevent film festival workers from disrupting the
Ukraine's state security service said it foiled a Russian plot to kill President Volodymyr Zelensky and other top officials. Investigators shut down the planned assassination by two colonels who served in Ukraine’s government protection unit and were reportedly recruited by
Global talent, entertainment, sports and advisory company UTA has signed composer Laura Karpman for representation in all areas. The signing comes on the heels of her Oscar-nominated score for best picture nominee “American Fiction.” In a statement, Karpman who has won five
Steven Quale, best known for his work on “Into the Storm” and “Final Destination 5,” has been tapped to direct Capstone Studios and Hammerstone Studios’ “Black Box (Flight 298).” The upcoming supernatural thriller is based on an original screenplay from Stephen Susco, a horror
Last month, the New England trio Perennial announced a new album, Art History , with “ Action Painting ,” which made our list of the five best songs of the week . The album’s title track was already featured on the surprise Lemon In Plastic EP from earlier this year, and today
A majority of young adults say they would not live in a state that has banned abortion, according to a new survey released Tuesday. In the CNBC/Generation Lab poll of 1,033 adults ages 18-34, a total of 62 percent say they would “probably not” (32 percent) or “definitely not”
Rapper Macklemore went after President Biden in a new song on the war in Gaza and recent pro-Palestinian student protests. “The blood is on your hands, Biden, we can see it all,” the rapper says in a video featuring the song, titled “Hind’s Hall,” seemingly in reference to what
Ukrainian authorities said Russia planned to kill President Volodymyr Zelensky and top Ukrainian security officials as a gift for Vladimir Putin on the occasion of his inauguration.
The Verge TikTok is suing the US government over the new law that would force the short-form video app to be divested from its China-based parent company ByteDance or face a ban in the US. In a filing submitted Tuesday, TikTok says Congress has “taken the unprecedented step
The last Hinds album was 2020’s The Prettiest Curse . Since then, bassist Ade Martín formed a side project called Shanghai Baby and then later left the band , along with drummer Amber Grimbergen. Now as a duo, the Spanish garage rock outfit is back with the announcement of
Ron Howard first attended the Cannes Film Festival with his 1988 fantasy-adventure “Willow,” and he’ll never forget his first walk up the stairs at the Palais des Festivals, where the film premiered out of competition. “I remember that first time so vividly,” he says, more than
Analysis: As protests over the Gaza war sweep US college campuses, Biden has supported a crackdown which alienates the very voters he needs to defeat Trump.
The allure of whales has stoked human consciousness for millennia, casting these ocean giants as enigmatic residents of the deep seas. From the biblical Leviathan to Herman Melville's formidable Moby Dick, whales have been central to mythologies and folklore. And while
The rap star addresses the US' role in Israel's war Gaza, genocide and the police's response to the US campus protests in his new track Hind's Hall
A-Rod and Marc Lore are accusing Glen Taylor of having "seller's remorse" in reneging on a deal to sell the team to the two investors for $1.5 billion.
Food Network has renewed “24 in 24: Last Chef Standing” for Season 2 ahead of the new primetime competition’s first season finale. Hosted by Esther Choi and Michael Symon, “24 in 24: Last Chef Standing” follows 24 talented and fearless chefs who take on 24 food challenges in 24
Co-op shooter Helldivers 2 was enjoying tons of success in the months since its February launch. Then, a few days ago, Sony announced that PC players had to link (or create) a PlayStation Network account to continue playing the game. This enraged fans who have been playing for
Madrid rock duo will release fourth album Viva Hinds! in September
Reservoirs in Catalonia were at extremely low levels but have since risen, meaning the restrictions on water usage will be eased - for now.
The lack of transparency threatens American democracy.
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles has released the nominees and jury for its 12th annual awards that recognize the top rising talent in independent film across the globe. This year’s awards will honor 130 nominees over 16 categories. NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) is a non-profit
Kobalt has signed singer-songwriter Imani “Mocha” Lewis, co-writer of Tyla’s Grammy winning “Water,” and eight other tracks on the South African singer’s self-titled debut album. “Mocha is a phenomenally gifted and versatile songwriter whose power to create lyrics and melody
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is changing vehicles. The legendary racer will leave NBC Sports’ NASCAR team, where he has held forth as a color commentator since 2018, in favor of lending his expertise to both Warner Bros. Discovery and Amazon. The two companies struck new pacts with the
Graphic: Will Joel/Polygon | Source images: Everett Collection, Universal, Warner Bros. Pictures, WWE/Getty Images The rise and fall (and rise?) of a man who loves to cook Continue reading…
Mike Campbell has announced a new album with his band the Dirty Knobs. Vagabonds, Virgins & Misfits will be released on June 14, and it includes guest appearances from Graham Nash, Lucinda Williams, Chris Stapleton, and Benmont Tench. Campbell’s two previous Dirty Knobs albums,