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Film studio A24 has a reputation for showcasing more avant-garde fare than the typical film studio. As a result, some moviegoers tend to poke fun at the studio for its seemingly pretentious fanbase. Still, it cannot be denied that A24 has released some of the most thought-provoking and intriguing films of late. The best part

Courtesy Tarpey family Since the Columbine High School massacre in 1999, American students have had to live with the ever-present threat of gun violence. There have reportedly been 80 school shootings already this year, 29 at college and the other 51 on K-12 school grounds. Those who live through the unique horror of a school

Make sure you know Arthur Curry’s story before Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom premiers. Jason Momoa returns to the DC universe to play Arthur Curry, also known as Aquaman, later this month. In the follow-up to Aquaman, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom continues the titular character’s story. Arthur is now the King of Atlantis, trying

Cardi B and Offset called it quits in 2020, TMZ reported at the time, but they reconciled before the end of the year and welcomed a new child in the fall of 2021. The couple’s often tumultuous relationship has had its fair share of ups and downs prior to Cardi filing divorce papers in September

Jennifer Aniston says she was texting with Matthew Perry on the day that he died, describing him as “happy” and “healthy” in his final days. “I was literally texting with him that morning, funny Matty,” she told Variety magazine in an interview alongside The Morning Show co-star Reese Witherspoon. “He was not in pain. He

This year Olivia Rodrigo cemented her status as one of pop’s most formative voices, proving that her initial breakout and acclaim for “drivers license” was no fluke, thank you very much. And before she heads into an even bigger 2024, which will include an arena tour for her sophomore album GUTS and turning 21, she’s

Leave the World Behind may have eerily predicted at least one real-world event. Although Elon Musk was offended by a scene in the movie in which his self-driving Teslas were hacked, two million of his vehicles were just recalled for an autopilot defect. Leave the World Behind is currently the number one movie on Netflix,

During the 2023 holiday season, Hilary Duff shared big news: She is expecting her fourth child and third with husband Matthew Koma. But who is her longtime leading man? Matthew Bair—better known by his stage name Matthew Koma—has been by her side since 2017. They already have two daughters together, Banks and Mae, in addition

Andre Braugher, the Emmy-winning actor best known for his roles on the series “Homicide: Life on The Street” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” died Monday at age 61. Braugher’s publicist Jennifer Allen confirmed his death to the New York Times, Los Angeles Times and CNN, as well as the trade publications Variety and the Hollywood Reporter. His

Anne Hathaway famously played Selina Kyle/Catwoman in Christopher Nolan’s 2012 film The Dark Knight Rises. But before that, she had her sights set on another feline-themed burglar: Felicia Hardy, a.k.a. Black Cat. In a new interview with the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Hathaway said she was signed on to play Black Cat in Sam Raimi’s

Zac Efron spoke highly of Matthew Perry during his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony, and said the late actor motivated him to reach new heights early on in his career. Efron, 36, was awarded a coveted Walk of Fame star in Los Angeles on Monday. During a ceremony honouring his career achievements, Efron said he

It seems like Ciara and Russell Wilson have been together forever, but they actually met in 2015, and were married only a year after they first connected. Together, the musical artist and Broncos star share three children: their daughter Sienna Princess, their son Win Harrison Wilson, and Ciara’s son Future Zahir Wilburn from her former

It’s been a big year for film and TV, from “Barbenheimer” to the conclusion of HBO’s Succession. On Monday, the Golden Globes kicked off the 2024 awards season and revealed the nominees for the awards ceremony early next month. Barbershop actor Cedric The Entertainer and That ’70s Show star Wilmer Valderrama announced the honours in

Over the past week, Donald Trump promised to be a “dictator” on two different occasions. Sadly, that’s not a completely unexpected sentence to write given that he and his allies haven’t been shy about planning an authoritarian second term, from installing MAGA loyalists throughout the government to using the Department of Justice to target political

Last week, news broke that debut author Cait Corrain was accused of creating fake Goodreads accounts that upvoted their science fiction “romantasy” book, Crown of Starlight, while downvoting similarly-themed books and several upcoming novels in their own debut cohort. The majority of those targeted with downvotes were authors of color. When confronted, Corrain claimed that

Anna “Chickadee” Cardwell, of the popular reality TV series Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, died on Saturday. She was 29. Cardwell died nearly a year after she was diagnosed with Stage 4 adrenal carcinoma. Several members of Cardwell’s family announced news of her death on social media the following day. On Instagram, Alana “Honey Boo

’Tis the season for PDA photos with holiday light backgrounds, and Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce just gave the internet a glorious one. Barber Patrick Regan shared an Instagram carousel of images featuring Kelce’s new hairdo he did and tucked in a shot of Swift kissing Kelce’s cheek. Regan even gave Swift a shout-out in

Among Matt Rife‘s audience, seemingly no one is safe from being the butt of the joke, even those under the age of 10. The 28-year-old comedian who last month made headlines for telling a joke about domestic violence (and subsequently releasing a mock apology) this week fielded new criticism about his Netflix special. In his

At first, Lenny Kravitz was a little surprised that he didn’t already know more about Rustin’s central character, the beloved yet comparatively unsung civil rights activist Bayard Rustin. But after watching the biopic starring Colman Domingo and now on Netflix, Kravitz knew he needed to be involved. “I said, If I don’t know about Bayard

In the world of animation, few names are as internationally adored and revered as Hayao Miyazaki. His latest film under Studio Ghibli, The Boy and the Heron, continues the studio’s tradition of whimsical fairytales led by youthful protagonists and full of strange creatures. But while it may follow a familiar (and successful) formula, The Boy

On Sunday, December 10, Taylor Swift arrived at Arrowhead Stadium to support boyfriend Travis Kelce as his team the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the Buffalo Bills. In an Instagram Story posted by a fan, Swift waves to the camera outside the Missouri arena before getting into a golf cart for a ride through

Christopher Judge’s fun and snarky comments against Call of Duty were a great way to start this year’s Game Awards, but that’s where most of the praise ends for this year’s program. Were the Game Awards 2023 even for gamers? This was a question circulating on Twitter, TikTok, and other social media platforms. The event

Rumors started this fall that Lupita Nyong’o and Joshua Jackson were dating after they each experienced fairly public break ups. Jackson and ex Jodie Turner-Smith, with whom he shares 3-year-old daughter Juno Rose Diana Jackson, filed for divorce in early October, citing “irreconcilable differences.” “She decided that she is done,” a source told People of

On the day before the opening of Art Basel Miami Beach, architect and artist Peter Marino was sitting in a room that he designed, looking out at the ocean, wearing what for him passes for swimwear: black leather pants, black leather jacket, motorcycle boots, black leather cap, black aviator sunglasses, a necklace featuring two small

The show may be called Rick and Morty, but we’re also here for Beth and Summer. In the first few seasons of Rick and Morty, the focus tended to be on the two titular characters. Through the seasons, the story has expanded and we’ve seen more of the other family members. Beth (Sarah Chalke) and

In over a quarter century of marriage, Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos have welcomed three children—two sons and one daughter, Lola. When she was 20-years-old, Lola made a rare appearance on a virtual episode of Live With Kelly and Ryan, where she gave an update on her life in quarantine. While she hasn’t always jumped

As Jonathan Majors’s domestic assault trial finished its first week in a Manhattan courthouse, text messages between the actor and his accuser, ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari, were unsealed; they had previously been referenced in a pretrial filing from the prosecution. Majors has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges of assault and harassment originating from an alleged

(A24) Everything Everywhere All at Once was met with near-universal acclaim when it came out in 2022. Thanks to its mix of oddball humor, explosively beautiful visuals, and deep tenderness, EEAAO has secured its status as a modern classic. But will your kids enjoy it? Here’s our guide for parents. EEAAO stars Michelle Yeoh as

Ryan O’Neal made his name as a clean-cut, swoon-worthy leading man in films such as the tragic Love Story, Stanley Kubrick’s historical drama Barry Lyndon, and the madcap What’s Up Doc, but earned perhaps his most enduring acclaim for the father-daughter act in 1973’s Paper Moon, in which he verbally sparred with his real-life, 8-year-old

After 10 years, Hayao Miyazaki is back with another masterpiece, The Boy and the Heron. Partially autobiographical, the film follows a boy named Mahito who loses his mother in a fire and struggles settling into his new home with his father and his new wife. While adjusting to life in the countryside, Mahito is pestered