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The new clip lives up to director Denis Villeneuve’s tease that it’s a “war epic action movie.” By Grant Rindner June 29, 2023 Timothée Chalamet goes to war in Dune: Part Two.Courtesy of Niko Tavernise for Warner Bros It’s time to don your stillsuit and put in your eerily blue colored contacts, because we’re headed

“The Pacific itself is so looming and crazy,” says David Moltz, D.S. & Durga’s self-taught perfumer, who grew up in the seaside town of Swampscott, Massachusetts. He first caught a glimpse of that “massive” expanse of water during a band tour through Northern California; years later, a lingering feeling of awe continues southward to Los

On June 29,2023, Netflix announced that they would be adapting the hit novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. The book has been a smash on TikTok, which means it’s a success everywhere, and fans have been clamoring for a movie version while pondering their dream cast. Reid’s other wildly successful

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Vietnam has banned Warner Bros’ highly-anticipated film “Barbie” from domestic distribution over a scene featuring a map that shows China’s unilaterally claimed territory in the South China Sea, state media reported on Monday. The U-shaped “nine-dash line” is used on Chinese maps to illustrate its claims over

There’s something not quite right about Carmy’s new love interest on The Bear. Hulu and FX’s ever-tense kitchen dramedy returned for a second season last month, bringing with it a whole slew of new guest stars, including Will Poulter, John Mulaney, Bob Odenkirk, and Jamie Lee Curtis. But far and away the most controversial addition

In December 2008, when Caroline Polachek, then a member of the indie-pop group Chairlift, opened for Vampire Weekend at the Crystal Ballroom in Portland, Oregon, it was by far the biggest show she had ever played. “I was terrified,” says Polachek. Nearly 15 years later, it’s one of the smallest rooms she played on her

The HBO series about a troubled pop star is, naturally, rife with references both obvious and subtle to real-life artists. By Ilana Kaplan July 2, 2023 Lily-Rose Depp records a song as pop star Jocelyn in The Idol.Courtesy of Eddy Chen for HBO From the moment the beat from Britney Spears’ post-breakdown comeback hit “Gimme

Over the weekend, Jennifer Lopez did a photoshoot in the Hollywood Hills in several stunning outfits. One of her looks was in her lucky color green, though the bodice was showing almost as much torso as fabric. The backless forest green gown featured long sleeves and a glamorous train, clinging to every curve and revealing

When you think of publications that are always a joke, the Daily Mail is high on the list. Often transphobic, racist, and sexist, the publication constantly delivers the worst takes. The Daily Mail also has a mean-spirited streak, making fun of people in a way that is often unnecessary and incredibly rude. Now, they’re coming

A wise music industry person once told me that the average lifespan of a band is about seven years. You form, get better, get big, peak, enter a decline, and then break up. You burn through all your youthful angst and energy, grow older, gain new perspectives, find yourself with new responsibilities and interests, and

In a show known for yelling and chaos in Chicago, the European interlude stands out simply for being pleasant. By Esther Zuckerman June 30, 2023 Will Poulter, Lionel Boyce, Ramy Youssef and Coco Storer on set at Chicago’s After, the sister bar to Michelin-starred Ever, filming the “Honeydew” episode of The Bear season 2.Courtesy of

On Friday night, Emma Watson shared a rare selfie on her Instagram Stories, immediately after sharing a video clip of some adorable otters. The movie star offered a glimpse of her summer style in the pic, which looks like it was taken outside in a grassy park. Watson is wearing a rich terracotta-colored suede jacket

It’s safe to say most people have a love-hate relationship with bees. They’re so cute and fuzzy! They help flowers grow! Also, their stingers make them terrifying! Here’s a phenomenon that you may not have known about. Recently, beekeeper Elisha Bixler (@howsyourdayhoney3) posted a TikTok video of “queen balling.” In the video, a literal ball

Kim Cattrall had a few demands before agreeing to reprise her iconic role of Samantha Jones on And Just Like That, one of them being that famed SATC costume designer Patricia Field had to return with her. While dropping by The View to promote her new Netflix series Glamorous, Cattrall shared exactly what it took

Transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney has broken her silence about transphobic backlash after a video she made in partnership with Bud Light led to harassment from people who vowed to boycott the beer company. Bud Light is now no longer the top-selling beer in America, ceding that spot to Modelo. Mulvaney, 26, said Bud Light failed

In defense of the reviled fourth Indiana Jones movie. By A.A. Dowd June 30, 2023 Harrison Ford and Shia LaBeouf in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.Courtesy of Paramount via Everett Collection By now, the sins of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull are well documented. The laundry list

Alan Arkin, the American actor who won an Oscar for his role as a heroin-using grandpa in the movie Little Miss Sunshine, has died. He was 89. In a statement through Arkin’s publicist, his sons, Adam, Matthew and Anthony, said: “Our father was a uniquely talented force of nature, both as an artist and a

When Lady Diana Spencer announced her engagement to the future King Charles III in 1981, it wasn’t obvious that she was about to become a generational fashion icon. Her outfits were followed and even emulated from the time of her first mention in the tabloids as a friend of the then-Prince of Wales the previous

Spoilers below. While FX’s The Bear spends most of its time focused on chefs Carmy and Sydney, it also thrives on the strength of its ensemble. Sous chef Tina’s toughness and pastry chef Marcus’ tenderness, Richie’s rage and Fak’s goofiness, and Sugar’s exhausted maternal presence all add valuable layers to the highly acclaimed series. It

When the Chinese Exclusion Act came into effect in 1923, it didn’t just effectively halt Chinese immigration to Canada — it extinguished the family lines of thousands of labourers already here. Many were condemned to bachelorhood or cut off from loved ones in China, said Catherine Clement, curator of the inaugural exhibition for the Chinese

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny brings Harrison Ford back as Henry Jones Jr. and we, as fans, get to go on “one” last ride with the fedora-wearing professor we know and love. It is a movie that made me, as a longtime fan of the franchise, extremely happy with the seemingly final outing

Liam Neeson loves an action movie involving nefarious plots on public transportation, and we love to see it. By Vince Mancini June 29, 2023 Liam Neeson arrives at the UK premiere of Marlowe at Vue West End on March 16, 2023 in London, England.Courtesy of Kate Green via Getty Images “You hurt my daughter, you

Model Chrissy Teigen and singer John Legend have welcomed a new baby boy into their lives. Wren Alexander Stephens was born on June 19, Teigen, 37, revealed in a Wednesday Instagram post. The new baby marks the couple’s fourth child and the first born via a surrogate. Photo of Wren Alexander Stephens, the newest born

Princess Kate might be a spokesperson for early childhood in the UK, but even she knows that she’s outside the target age range for a children’s museum. On her Wednesday trip to the newly reopened and renamed Young V&A, Kate had a humorous response when one child asked how old she was. “I’m 41,” she

We’re headed back to Arrakis. Denis Villeneuve’s Dune is due for a sequel in 2023. The film first debuted in cinemas and on HBO Max in October 2021, but it was always the director’s plan to adapt Frank Herbert’s 1965 sci-fi novel as a two-part saga. “This is only the beginning,” he previously said in

Sue Johanson, Canada’s most beloved and celebrated sex educator, has died. She was 93. Johanson rose to fame first in Canada with her call-in radio and television programs, both titled Sunday Night Sex Show. A U.S. spinoff followed, called Talk Sex With Sue Johanson. 5:26 New Doc Explores Life and Work of Sex Educator Sue

This article contains major spoilers for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2, episode 3, “Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow.” At first glance, La’an Noonien-Singh, the Enterprise’s chief security officer in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, may seem like she fits a character type that Star Trek seems to love: stiff, unsmiling, and humorless. As

Expect career officials purged and MAGA loyalists in charge if Trump returns to the White House, warns Miles Taylor. The ex-DHS chief of staff spoke out as “Anonymous” during the first term and, in an excerpt from his new book, Blowback, is sounding the alarm ahead of 2024. By Miles Taylor June 29, 2023