Axelle/Bauer-GriffinGetty Images Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively managed to keep the birth of their third child secret for two months. But now that the news is out, Reynolds didn’t keep the world waiting for long to see the first shot of the couple’s new baby. Granted, it wasn’t a completely unobscured photo: Reynolds covered the
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Dreamworks‘ latest animated film, Abominable (2019), was banned from cinemas across Vietnam on Sunday, only a week after its release in the country. The Associated Press (AP) reports that the Chinese-American-made film depicts a map that supports China’s long-disputed claims that it owns a specific portion of the South China Sea. The scene prompted Vietnam’s
Donald Trump’s decision earlier this month to abandon our Kurdish allies in the fight against ISIS and pull out of northern Syria, paving the way for Turkey to invade the region, has backfired and blown up in his face in a record-setting fashion. But because he’s constitutionally incapable of admitting he made a mistake, he’s
In case you were still holding out hope that the long-delayed Gambit movie starring Channing Tatum would come to fruition, it’s time to let that go. Director Doug Liman, who was formerly attached to the project, was asked by Screen Geek for updates after it was removed from the schedule by Disney. Liman responded “No.
NOTE: This article contains sexually graphic language and disturbing content. Please read at your own discretion. Following her appearance on the Season 15 finale of NBC’s The Voice in 2018, Halsey, the American pop singer, became subject to a large amount of criticism online. During the performance, the openly bisexual musician danced with her longtime backup
Packaged in a brown glass bottle with a black pump top, it might be mistaken for Aesop hand soap, the ubiquitous status cleanser. Or, no: White lettering across the front says “Shine”—hair product maybe? Wrong again. It’s lube, very beautiful lube. Lube designed to look both elevated and everyday, chic and matter-of-fact. You could leave
Elton John did not hold back his feelings when speaking about the remake of The Lion King. John, who wrote five songs for the original 1994 animated film, said the remake was a “huge disappointment.” 1:48 ‘The Lion King’ trailer ‘The Lion King’ trailer He returned to the studio for the film to help adapt
I was moved by the way you wrote about the complicated relationship dynamic between your daughter Emma, from your first marriage, and your second husband Blake Edwards. It can be tricky to articulate those divided loyalties in a blended family… Marriage is a big up-and-down graph. It’s a wondrous thing, but it’s probably the hardest
(Art: Joel Louzado) When Julia Santana Parrilla needed an abortion, she was treated in a way that you’d expect for any standard medical procedure. Paperwork was presented for her to sign, then she had an ultrasound and saw a counselor, who was informative and left her feeling comfortable for the next step. Nobody guilted her
Annually, the first full week of October marks Mental Illness Awareness Week across the world, and while she was a couple of days late, English pop musician Ellie Goulding has shared her thoughts in support of the awareness-raising incentive. On early Monday morning, the Love Me Like You Do singer posted a lengthy message to her
Despite reportedly playing a key role in Donald Trump’s effort to lean on Ukraine to investigate Democrats, and the fact that two of his Ukrainian sources were indicted by federal prosecutors last week, Rudy Giuliani has made the bold choice, announced Thursday afternoon, that he will not comply with a congressional subpoena on the matter.
Gregg DeGuireGetty Images Miranda Kerr is officially a mother of three. The model welcomed her third child and second with her husband Evan Spiegel, Kerr’s rep confirmed to People. Kerr had a baby boy that the couple named Myles. “We are overjoyed at the arrival of Myles and so appreciate everyone’s kind words and wishes
Desperate Housewives star Felicity Huffman reported Tuesday to a U.S. prison in California to serve a two-week sentence in a college admissions scandal, a representative said. A brief statement Tuesday from Huffman’s publicist, the TASC Group, said that she “is prepared to serve the term of imprisonment Judge Talwani ordered as one part of the
Brie Larson was taking pictures with fans at Comic Con recently when one ultra-mega-super fan took the opportunity to propose to his boyfriend. This isn’t the first geek photo-op proposal we’ve seen–not that that makes it any less sweet!–but it’s Brie’s reaction that puts this over the top. Y’all I was present for a proposal
In reporter Ronan Farrow’s account of his contentious divorce from NBC News, the more evidence he gathered on Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein’s alleged sexual misconduct, the less enthusiastic his bosses seemed to be. NBC’s decision to let Farrow take his work to the New Yorker magazine is widely regarded as one of the biggest mistakes
The emergence of Elizabeth Warren as a frontrunner for the Democratic presidential nomination has been the story of the 2020 primary. Warren has steadily climbed in the polls, the only Democrat who is assembling a broad coalition voters and growing her support, an obvious indicator of future success. She has parried attacks from her rivals
When he appeared on ABC’s This Week last Sunday, Vermont senator Bernie Sanders was asked how he responds to the claim that he and Massachusetts senator Elizabeth Warren—both of whom champion progressive policies like making public college free and abolishing private prisons—are pretty much the same. “Elizabeth, I think, as you know, has said that
The latest season of the massively popular online video game Fortnite has come to an end with a big bang — apparently the game’s map has been destroyed and in its place now resides a black hole. According to the BBC, players have been unable to play since Sunday, when a giant asteroid blew up
Donald Trump has made a lot of exceedingly stupid decisions in the 78,000 dog years he’s been in office, but few compare, in impact and the speed with which they blew up in his face, than the one to withdraw troops from northern Syria, paving the way for Turkey to invade the region and kill
A former member of top South Korean girl group f(x), who had spoken out against cyber bullying, was found dead on Monday, police said. The body of Choi Jin-ri, better known by her stage name Sulli, 25, was discovered at her home in Seongnam, south of the capital, Seoul, police said. epa07920039 Police cordon off
The viral Shoe from 2017 is back to haunt everyone this spooky season, with some new pop science behind it. The internet, including Lizzo, is very shaken over this Vans Old Skool sneaker photo because some people see grey and teal, and other people see pink and white. Lizzo shared the image on her Instagram,
Posted October 13, 2019 10:00 am Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ If you’re really paying attention to the pop charts, you may have noticed a trend when it comes to how the big hits are structured. Close to 40 per cent of all the No. 1
<span data-mce-type=”bookmark” style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span> It feels like we’ve been talking about Joker for a thousand years, but finally it’s cultural ubiquity had led us to something that’s actually funny. As part of his hosting duties on last night’s Saturday Night Live, erstwhile Hawkins sheriff and national treasure David
Blizzard Entertainment has reduced the punishment that it dealt out to a Hong Kong-based Hearthstone esports player for his public support of pro-democracy protests in the city, after its decision sparked controversy among players and the public. The U.S. games publisher, a subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, said last week that it would suspend the player
[embedded content] Eddie Murphy’s slapstick banter with sarcastic animals has officially gone the way of Robert Downey Jr.’s Marvel tenure. The Avengers: Endgame star and MCU progenitor is apparently bringing a bit of that dramatic heft to next year’s Dolittle, as evidenced by a new trailer that’s light on quipping beasts and heavy on spectacle.
For the second weekend in a row, Todd Philips’s new movie Joker stayed at the top of the box office, taking in more than $192 million since its premiere. It’s a remarkable return on investment for a comic book movie that only cost $55 million to make, and it’s likely only a matter of time
Posted October 13, 2019 3:26 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Viewers watching Saturday Night Live were able to see a side of Sesame Street that’s never been seen before. In a segment parodying Joker, a film chronicling the decline of Batman’s arch enemy into madness,
The latest Saturday Night Live cold open was a comedic take on a recent CNN forum hosted by anchor Anderson Cooper and featuring Democratic presidential candidates. SNL cast member Kate McKinnon donned a pink blazer as she stepped into character as an earnest Elizabeth Warren, while Alex Moffat reprised his role as a platinum-haired Cooper.
The surprising departure of Fox News anchor Shepard Smith set off a tidal wave of professional speculation Friday, given the non-partisan host’s 23-year tenure at the network. Even Donald Trump—a frequent critic of Smith’s willingness to rebut his claims on-air—seemed to revel in the news. “Did I hear Shepard Smith is leaving?” President Trump asked
Steve GranitzGetty Images Nick Cannon recently said he would be happy to get married again to Mariah Carey, but he may not want to get his hopes up. While leaving lunch in Beverly Hills on Friday, TMZ asked Carey for her comments on the subject, and she did not hold back. “Remarry? This is him