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The Saw franchise is now in the hands of Blumhouse, bringing franchise creators James Wan and Leigh Whannell back for the eleventh installment. The contemporary horror masters have recently gone on record with promises to steer this IP back to its roots, even prompting unconfirmed speculation that they may return to direct at the Q&A for
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Visionary author, cultural theorist, and futurist Howard Bloom continues to challenge, provoke, and illuminate global conversations through his groundbreaking work and the mission of The Howard Bloom Institute—a think tank dedicated to exploring the forces that shape human behavior, innovation, and destiny. Known for connecting dots others don’t even see, Howard Bloom has spent decades examining the hidden
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On Instagram, Sony Pictures shared the new shots with audiences, writing: “The Beatles. April 2028. Paul Mescal is Paul McCartney; Barry Keoghan is Ringo Starr; Joseph Quinn is George Harrison; Harris Dickinson is John Lennon. The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event, directed by Sam Mendes.” Unsurprisingly, many fans responded with excitement at the update
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Catherine O’Hara, the singular Hollywood force whose chameleonic brilliance defined a generation of comedy and improv across SCTV, Home Alone, Best in Show, and Schitt’s Creek, has died at the age of 71. TMZ reports that O’Hara passed away on Friday. A cause of death was not immediately known. This is a developing story… Related Video
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In your Instagram Stories, you were talking about how she was really there for you personally through difficult times. How did your relationship evolve? After the People’s Choice Awards—because before it was very, you know, hey girl, like, you know—she really began to speak life to me. She would just always send me messages, or
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Kyle Richards is sharing an update on her relationship with estranged husband Mauricio Umansky. Back in July 2023, the 57-year-old Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star and the 55-year-old real estate broker announced that they had separated after 27 years of marriage. However, a few weeks ago, there was rumor going around that Kyle and
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Thundercat will roar back on April 3 with his fifth album, Distracted, which will arrive exactly six years since its predecessor, It Is What It Is. The Greg Kurstin-produced project is led by first single “I Did This to Myself,” which features Lil Yachty. Other high profile guests on the Brainfeeder album include A$AP Rocky,
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Descrease article font size Increase article font size Rapper Nicki Minaj described herself as U.S President Donald Trump‘s “number one fan” on Wednesday after receiving a “gold card” visa, which grants applicants fast-track residency and a path to citizenship. Trump invited the Trinidad and Tobago-born rapper, 43, up on stage in Washington, D.C., at an
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Reading Time: 3 minutes The long-touted Melania Trump documentary hits theaters this week. And the drama surrounding the film’s release might be more compelling than anything that happens on screen. As we previously reported, Melania is receiving horrendous reviews, and ticket presales are some of the lowest ever seen for a film that’s screening in
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The ‘Dumb Blonde’ stereotype dates back decades, rooted in a societal expectation that a woman’s value lies in her appearance rather than her intellect – a trope perpetuated by Hollywood and tabloid culture alike. From the screen sirens of the Golden Age to the pop culture icons of the 2000s, blondes have often been cast as
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Fresh off the announcement of their new album ONE, Sevendust have released its lead single, “Is This the Real You?” Packed with thick groove riffs and undeniable swing, the track is a compact distillation of Sevendust’s signature sound. Vocalist Lajon Witherspoon is in full flight, as well, effortlessly shifting between expressive melodic vocals and gravelly,
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Dotemu and Auroch Digital have checked in with another video for their upcoming retro-styled FPS Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War!, once again featuring Casper Van Dien as General Johnny Rico. This time, we’re treated to the introduction of the game’s protagonist, Major Samantha “Sammy” Dietz, played by Charlotta Mohlin (“True Blood”, Immortality). In her first
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In the weeks following the announcement, rumors swirled about who might perform at the event, while some musicians volunteered their services. Trump’s favorite opera singer, Christopher Macchio, told Vanity Fair it would be “my honor to perform if called upon,” while Trump’s daughter-in-law, aspiring country singer Lara Trump, said that she’d happily perform at the
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