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Biologists at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute investigated a flexible social bee species, which helps shed light on the evolution of more complex organizational structures among other insects
JP Saxe is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter. Last year, he made headlines after scheduling an ambitious headlining tour that he ended up canceling. Instead of making excuses, like many musicians in the same position have, Saxe got brutally honest about why he scrapped the…
Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit against anonymous hackers, claiming that they gained backdoor access to devices that led to the leak of unreleased songs and footage from recording sessions and music videos. The suit, filed on Monday in Los Angeles and reviewed by Variety…
The musical has replaced its original creative team adding director Saheem Ali and book writer Peter Duchan.
The European Central Bank released a shortlist of ten potential designs for a new series of printed banknotes, the first complete redesign since the Euro note was issued in 2002.
The film boasts one of the best second weekend ever for an R-rated movie, behind only 'Deadpool & Wolverine.'
From women making the first move to shifting relationship dynamics, Love Island has become a window into Britain's evolving dating culture
The industrial metallers are winding things down with Hate to Go (Take Out or Delivery)
A new study suggests linguistic diversity reached its peak between 1000 B.C.E. and 1000 C.E. before declining
When his grandfather passed away, director Andrés Madrigal felt an urge to pick up his camera and capture every possible moment of that immediate grief. This archival impulse would eventually become Madrigal’s feature debut “Lost Men,” which has its world premiere at the Costa…
A new Wired report confirms the shutdown was the result of a “client privacy request,” something unheard of in the venue’s history
After my 22-month-old child died, music and poetry brought catharsis and comfortThe day Renzo had his aneurysm, in the afternoon before it happened, I distinctly remember telling him that it was going to be a pleasure to watch him grow up. It seems ridiculous to write that here…
Book sales and audiobook figures for Homer's original poem rise sharply after the film's release.
Late-night host spoke about president’s recent social media posts, including comments on the World Cup and CanadaSeth Meyers discussed Donald Trump’s most recent comments on the World Cup, including his claim that players don’t work hard enough.On Late Night, the host spoke…
Jazz saxophonist – who recorded with artists Frank Sinatra, BB King and more – died in Los Angeles, reports sayThe US jazz saxophonist Plas Johnson, best known for his solo riff on the timeless classic The Pink Panther Theme, has died at the age of 94, according to reports.The…
Scientists confirmed the astronomer’s suspicions with an expedition to the site in Quebec. The discovery offers a rare case of a reported new crater turning out to be real
Currently priming “Number 10,” one of the most awaited of British TV series, “Sherlock” creator and “Doctor Who” showrunner Steven Moffat will attend Serielizados-Barcelona Series Festival as its headline international guest. He will be joined producer Sue Vertue, producer of…
The follow-up to the Kick series will launch with a livestream this week
The acclaimed Irish actor started her career in Coronation Street and Casualty before a string of high-profile Hollywood rolesBrenda Fricker, who became the first female Irish Oscar winner for acting with My Left Foot, has died aged 81. Her agent Phil Belfield told the BBC in a…
The July 18 match will determine who takes home the bronze ahead of Sunday's final.
Kings Theatre, BrooklynThe queen of Philly soul is in phenomenal form in a saucy and effortlessly virtuosic show celebrating 26 years in musicAt one point during her triumphant phones-free show at Brooklyn’s Kings Theater, Jill Scott takes a moment to introduce Dwayne Wright…
Prime Video will recast the lead role on its upcoming adaptation of “God of War” after star Ryan Hurst was injured on set, Variety has confirmed. Hurst had been set to play Kratos, the titular god of war, and Prime Video even released a first look at Hurst in the role this past…
Occidental Studios, which bills itself as the longest continuous operating studio lot in Los Angeles, is back on the market with a reworked listing.
The film, starring Matt Damon and Zendaya, is director Sir Christopher Nolan's first since Oppenheimer.
Jeremiah Asiamah will join Charlie Hedges in the Live Lounge, among other changes.
Listen to the Southern folk songwriter’s version of “Rock Island Line”
The pop star will help design a programme to put rehearsal spaces and studios into local libraries.
The actor, who has died aged 78, built up a long string of screen credits over a five-decade career.
Featuring Pharrell, Beyoncé, Blue Ivy, and record-breaking ticket sales
Sony Pictures and Paramount are said to also be among potential buyers for the film-focused social platformLetterboxd is reportedly in talks with potential buyers.The owners of the popular social platform for movies are discussing a sale with companies including Netflix, Sony…
The venue’s database also assigned a “high risk” label to Freddie Gibbs, Lil Jon, and other rappers
Introducing a new sadistic psychopath and a corrupt secret society of Gotham grandees would mean Harvey Dent takes a backseat to Victor Zsasz and the Court of OwlsMatt Reeves’ The Batman was a strange beast from the beginning. Perhaps not comic-book weird in the usual sense – no…
The musician soundtracked a Paris runway show debuting the fashion house’s new couture collection
The network capped a daylong 'Disney Celebrates America' programming stunt with a primetime special from Nashville.
Johnson reprises his role from the original animation and has fine rapport with his young co-star Catherine Laga’aia, but the whole enterprise feels cynical and pointlessDisney’s animated super-hit Moana from 2016 – having been followed up by a dull sequel two years ago – now…
Luke Wilson and producer James L. Brooks were also stuck in the elevator but later rescued by the Los Angeles Fire Department.
British-born vocalist competed on The X Factor before joining the girl groups Paradiso Girls and G.R.L.Lauren Bennett, member of the girl group G.R.L. and featured artist on LMFAO’s global smash hit Party Rock Anthem, has died at the age of 36.“It is with great sadness that we…
Seals, penguins and fish are featured in the nonprofit’s annual competition to inspire care for the world’s oceans
“In a simple, hysterical way, he was phenomenal,” Reid said of Sandler.
The human-made cells show many hallmarks of life, but they can't make all their necessary internal structures or divide for that many generations
“The Pitt” star Noah Wyle recently told the “Still Here Hollywood” podcast that he missed out on roles in “Saving Private Ryan” and “Good Night, and Good Luck” because he couldn’t get out of filming the long-running medical series “ER.” When asked if he had any roles that got…
The museum, which started in New York and hasn't had a permanent exhibition space in several years, depicts the history and influence of U.S. financial institutions
Nothing symbolizes the promise of the nation like the stars and stripes flapping valiantly in the blue sky. As we approach the country’s 250th anniversary, this collection offers a moment of reflection
Recent estimates have come to the consensus that our planet hosts roughly six million insect species. New research reveals that they may have drastically underestimated their counts
The co-hosts chat with The Hollywood Reporter about the new vibe of the companion show, their advice to dumped Islanders and how the ‘Summer House’ star is getting ready for ‘Dancing With the Stars.'
Hit shows like Beef, The Four Seasons, Avatar: The Last Airbender and A Man on the Inside have suffered giant drops for their follow-up seasonsIf you haven’t seen the second season of Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender, then at least you can console yourself that you’re not…
The spin-off introduces a new generation to Elle Woods, but critics say young people deserve better.
The host discussed recent limits to the Voting Rights Act and Trump’s efforts to dissolve majority black districtsOn Sunday night’s episode of his HBO show, John Oliver focused on the fight over redistricting that has been “raging” across the US as the midterms approach later…
Tributes are paid to the "comic genius", who starred in some of Britain's most popular sitcoms.
Brown talks to the BBC about having her "hands and heart" all over the detective adventure series.
Pride and a party as the Puerto Rican becomes the first Latin artist to headline a UK stadium.
Get ready to return to Barry’s Bay: “Every Year After” has been renewed for a second season at Amazon’s Prime Video less than a month after its debut. Based on Carley Fortune’s bestselling novel “Every Summer After,” the first season of the drama tells the…
Cena tells The Hollywood Reporter about joining Eric André in the wild Netflix film 'Little Brother,' the chances of more 'Peacemaker' and why "the credit has to be given to WWE" for his comedy success.
TMZ shared the footage on Thursday, in which the reality star got into a heated altercation with Victoria Lee Robinson and her father, J. Will Robinson.
Featuring Alex G, Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus, Jack Antonoff, Bright Eyes’ Nate Walcott, Blake Mills, Caroline Shaw, and more
The inventor had to be persuaded to make the trip from Boston, then balked at the thought of a delay in debuting his device. But history interceded, and his American innovation got its proper accolades
Amazon's biggest sale of the year includes up to half off Shopbop's inventory and $1,000-plus off pre-loved luxury handbags, watches and jewelry.
Flung prey can reach speeds of up to 14.4 feet per second, or a little less than ten miles per hour. An insect will land in the spider's main web about a foot above the spring-loaded trap
The composer and singer-songwriter is readying a new solo album, Cyano
Prepare for Nate Amos’ "on-the-road beatnik” LP
The legendary music executive signed everyone from Patti Smith to Barry Manilow and changed the industry foreverClive Davis: music industry executive who signed Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen dies aged 94Clive Davis: a life in pictures from Diana Ross to Aretha…
A competition series inspired by the world of “Gabby’s Dollhouse” is coming to Netflix. Hosted by Laila Lockhart Kraner, who played Gabby in the “Gabby’s Dollhouse” movie (and reprises the role here), the show follows young baker-and-maker duos as they compete in baking and…
Indian children’s entertainment company Emomee has unveiled its debut original animated series “Emomee,” introducing three characters – E, Mo and Mee – who guide young viewers through adventures spanning science, nature, friendship and discovery. The company has released a…
Forever flimsy and ineffective at cleaning greasy fingers, the servilletas of the Iberian peninsula resist the relentless ‘optimisation’ of our age. A new photo book recognises them as cultural treasures in miniatureIf you have ever eaten a meal in a bar, cafe or restaurant in…
Musician Michael Cloud Duguay’s new album was born from a mission to capture the sound of the majestic yet increasingly rare instrumentsMichael Cloud Duguay and his band of collaborators were nearing the end of their pipe organ tour of Newfoundland when they encountered a hitch…
An indie star in his homeland, Mabandla’s fame is growing abroad – and his uplifting new album is full of existential insight after some of the toughest years of his lifeAs the camera pulls back from Bongeziwe Mabandla in the video for his recent single Yalwa, the true stars of…
Stream new releases from Tierra Whack, Evilgiane, and Big Freedia and SOPHIE
In this first-look, star Jocko Sims, showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine and costume designer Mitchell Travers reveal how they used Laura Ingalls Wilder’s 1935 novel, history and some creative liberty to tell the story of Dr. George Tann, the eclectic physician who saved the Ingalls…
Singer Hayley Kiyoko misses the mark in a meandering directorial debut packed with groan-inducing dialogue On 26 June 2015, the US supreme court finally declared gay marriage legal nationwide. Two days later, singer-songwriter and former Disney Channel alum Hayley Kiyoko…
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History celebrates America’s 250th anniversary by spotlighting fascinating items from across the nation
Bones, bottles and pottery were found at the New Hall School, which was once Henry VIII's Palace of Beaulieu. Before that, Anne Boleyn's father owned the estate
“Brooke and Connor Make a Podcast” co-host Brooke Averick’s debut novel, “Phoebe Berman’s Gonna Lose It,” is being adapted into a movie at Netflix. Following a highly competitive bidding war, the streamer landed the film rights to Averick’s “Phoebe Berman’s Gonna Lose It,” which…
Watch Ella Williams wander under a double rainbow in the video to lead single “Reelin”
No one had seen the creatures in more than two decades, leading scientists to wonder whether they'd gone extinct. That changed in September 2023
Here's how to secure the 2026 NBA champions' limited-edition collectibles.
Artists and cultural figures celebrate the great Yorkshire painter who could ‘make teabags and toothpaste glamorous’ – with a poem from a fellow Yorkshireman‘David Hockney caught the look of the modern world’David Hockney, revolutionary British artist, dies aged 88My earliest…
The initiative debuts as Colorado gears up to celebrate the 150th anniversary of its statehood
Seth Rogen recently told The New York Times that he hasn’t spoken to James Franco in a “long time” and has “no plans” to work with him in the future. When asked about where his relationship stands with Franco after he faced allegations of sexual misconduct, Rogen answered, “I…
Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi thriller “Disclosure Day” made first contact with theaters on Friday and landed at No. 1 on the box office charts. “Disclosure Day” made $19 million on opening day from 3,824 North American theaters. It’s expected to gross $44 million by the end of the…
The Directors Guild of America has secured a provision in its new contract that limits actors and others who work on TV series from directing episodes, as it seeks to preserve jobs for career TV directors. The provision is meant to address the 40% downturn in production jobs…
Hockney, one of the UK's most important and influential artists, has died at the age of 88.
Responding to an incident in which she was verbally abused, the actor said that ‘evil forces are rising everywhere’, as well as expressing support for MobLand co-star Tom HardyHelen Mirren has commented on being called an “evil Zionist bitch” while being harassed in the street…
The pop star discusses the difficulty of writing happy songs, and her Glastonbury anxiety attack.
Late night hosts weighed in on the president’s combative words about Netanyahu, his failing Iran peace talks and plans for a new Trump PromenadeOn Tuesday night, late night hosts addressed Donald Trump appearing to doze off during the NBA finals, misleading updates on Iran peace…
Ice flow modeling and geological analyses suggest it's possible that glaciers carried the stone part of the way during the last Ice Age. However, scientists say that scenario is unlikely
The late-night host detailed how the Florida liberal arts college became a testing ground for a rightwing agendaJohn Oliver dedicated Sunday’s episode of Last Week Tonight to examining how Florida’s New College has been taken over by the conservative state governor, Ron…
The new drama centres on Alice discovering best friend Steve is dating her 26-year-old daughter.
So far, archaeologists have recovered 40 artifacts from the discovery, an 18th-century shipwreck that likely will yield thousands more treasures
The rapper allegedly suffered an undisclosed injury that will require surgery
Symphony Hall, BostonThe mercurial artist reworked her catalog with technical mastery – and playful dance moves - accompanied by the Boston Pops orchestraSt Vincent’s artistry has been rooted in pushing boundaries since the beginning. Annie Clark’s genre-bent songs combine…
The late actor was a charming and funny father figure, and sometime singer, in the cult TV show, one of his many roles that showed just how much he could doAnthony Head, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso actor, dies aged 72For years, fans eagerly anticipated the oft-floated…
The late-night host discussed the president’s love of AI images, his odd rhetoric and reflecting pool renovationsOn Thursday night, Seth Meyers talked about Donald Trump snoozing during meetings and his eyebrow-raising boasts about the size of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting…
When the metal is split, the atoms on its surface rearrange themselves into a very stable pattern that doesn't easily react with oxygen in the air, a study suggests
“Backrooms” director Kane Parsons recently sounded off on AI in filmmaking during a recent interview with The Australian. The 20-year-old filmmaker said that he was “in the same boat as most well-adjusted people,” and does not want to see the technology take over Hollywood. “If…
The birds might use the organs' iron-rich immune cells as internal compasses on overcast days, when they must rely on Earth’s magnetic field, instead of the sun’s light cues, for navigation
Actress and comic Meera Syal was among the other stars to receive honours from King Charles on Tuesday.
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The foal was born on April 21 and is now romping around with the rest of the herd in the zoo's seasonal Wild Asia Monorail exhibit. It belongs to a species whose members are often considered the last truly wild horses
What is it — even still — about Marilyn Monroe? A century after her birth, the woman born Norma Jeane still has American culture hanging on her every breathy vocalization. Monroe remains the ultimate standard-bearer of Hollywood glamour — a woman who died (in 1962, at the…
Tony Leung Chiu-wai heads the main competition jury for the 28th edition of China's premier cinema event, running June 12-21.
From The Twits to The Gruffalo and an angry bear in search of his hat… Quentin Blake, Cressida Cowell, Axel Sheffler, Lauren Child and more reveal how they bring children’s books to lifeSpread across a sprawling 17th-century industrial complex in London’s Clerkenwell, the…
The late DJ’s mixtapes will be uploaded weekly until the end of June
Kane Parson’s “Backrooms” has already shattered the record for A24’s best opening weekend. Adapted from Parsons’ viral YouTube series, “Backrooms” earned $38 million domestic on Friday from 3,442 theaters, and is projected to gross $85 million to $90 million through the weekend…
The species, also known as the sihek, was wiped out from its native Guam and kept alive in captivity. Conservationists released some birds on Palmyra Atoll in 2024, and they have been thriving so far
Late-night host spoke of more bad news for the president and criticized his ‘nonstop multi-victim retribution tour’Jimmy Kimmel ridiculed Donald Trump over his falling approval rating while also taking shots at his crumbling anniversary concert event.The Jimmy Kimmel Live! host…
“Prime Minister,” the HBO original documentary about popular New Zealand leader Jacinda Ardern, was named best documentary at Thursday’s Documentary Emmy Awards. The doc, directed by Michelle Walshe and Lindsay Utz, had its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival…
Fresh revelations come after two women told the BBC they had been raped on the Channel 4 reality show.
Featuring unreleased recordings from the 1977 sessions that spawned “Surfin’ Bird” and “Human Fly”
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Although the researchers did not create an entire cell that could function without a crucial building block, the findings represent a big step in synthetic biology and provide a glimpse at how Earth’s earliest organisms may have lived
A series of 15 covers popped up without warning on Cuomo’s YouTube page over the weekend
The tenor player was equally heralded onstage by his peers as he was offstage with prestigious awards
The Abstract Expressionist is best known for his action paintings, which emphasized the movements of the artist's body during the creative process. "Number 7A, 1948" is now his most expensive work ever auctioned
The Psyche mission, on its way to study an asteroid of the same name, approached within 2,864 miles of the red planet on May 15
From a Revolutionary War battlefield to a civil rights-era safe haven, these historic sites are at risk, according to the latest list from the National Trust for Historic Preservation
Standing at the Cannes podium Saturday night to collect the Grand Prix for “Minotaur,” exiled Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev used his acceptance speech to issue a direct, personal plea to Vladimir Putin to bring the war to an end. Set in Russia in 2022, “Minotaur” follows…
Scientists figured out that the predators were lumped in with a previously named mosasaur species. The new one, called Tylosaurus rex, could grow to 43 feet long, about the length of a school bus
Using a remotely operated vehicle, researchers are exploring a long-overlooked piece of Seattle’s maritime history
Quiver Distribution has acquired writer-director Jeffrey Scott Collins' feature that premiered at Sun Valley and also stars Reno Wilson, Jamie Lee and Dylan Playfair.
Mattea Conforti talks to The Hollywood Reporter about Becca's bloody actions being driven by her love for Chase Infiniti's Agnes, and the questions she has after the season finale now that the 'Handmaid's Tale' sequel series has been renewed for season two.
Although Quentin Tarantino and Brad Pitt are close collaborators, they allegedly had one moment where they disagreed while filming 2019’s “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood.” The anecdote comes via co-star Bruce Dern, who spoke with People while celebrating a new documentary about…
The holiday company has cut ties with Married at First Sight following allegations of rape made by women on the UK edition.
Brownstein joined Morby onstage at his show in Portland (naturally) to play the 2005 favorite
Late-night hosts discussed the president successfully suing his own government and his latest ballroom updatesLate-night hosts discussed Donald Trump’s controversial $1.76bn settlement and the latest on his taxpayer-funded ballroom. Continue reading...
The trio replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who left the BBC dance competition last year.
Stories about exploited migrant workers have become something of a mainstay in international cinema, rightly so given the tenacious hold this form of indenture — or worse — continues to have on the Global North. They also make for good cinema: who doesn’t want to root for people…
The social platform, now controlled by Elon Musk's SpaceX, is bringing a new product called Creator Connect to market, using AI to connect brands to relevant creators in search of more ad dollars.
The Beatle served as musical guest for the first time since 2012 opposite host Will Ferrell
Producer Jerry Bruckheimer and co-writer Jack Epps discuss how the smash hit action drama came to be, from Tom Cruise vomiting on himself to ruling the box officeIt would be one of the most important flights in film history. When a young 5ft 7in actor with long hair and ponytail…
The 25 newest additions to the national playlist at the Library of Congress have been deemed "worthy of preservation for all time based on their cultural, historical or aesthetic importance in the nation’s recorded sound heritage"
Seven participants had electrodes temporarily implanted in a brain structure important for learning. While anesthetized, their nerve cells learned to differentiate between distinct sounds—and could even predict upcoming words in phrases
At the end of her “Mayhem Ball” tour, Lady Gaga performs “Bad Romance” as the opera house behind her ignites, the set piece roaring with flames. It’s a commentary, or at least it appeared to be, on the ephemeral nature of pop music: Gaga spends the entire performance celebrating…
The National Recording Registry, the list of historic audio treasures compiled and added to annually by the Library of Congress, is now 25 entries richer with the addition of 25 albums, singles or broadcasts that run the gamut from Taylor Swift’s “1989” and Beyoncé’s “Single…
Cannes film festival: Léa Drucker gives a bravura performance as a brilliant surgeon whose already chaotic life is further complicated by a same-sex affair with a journalistCharline Bourgeois-Tacquet’s new film is a hectic, garrulous, breezily agreeable comedy of midlife…
Michael Che is roasting the “Roast of Kevin Hart.” The comedian and “Saturday Night Live” star was originally slated to perform at the live Netflix event on Sunday, two sources involved in the production tell Variety, but he ended up pulling out due to scheduling difficulties…
The New Zealand duo’s first performances in eight years showcase their signature wit and understated charmWhen Robots, Flight of the Conchords’ song about an android uprising told from the robots’ perspective, came out in 2008, it seemed like pure comedy. Now the story feels all…
Sylvia Barbara Soberton's latest book challenges the perception of Anne Boleyn's sister as "promiscuous, intellectually incurious and unambitious"
Brooklyn Storehouse, New York CityThe viral star electrified Brooklyn with winking visuals, self-aware humor and a slew of special guests From the look of the crowd at PinkPantheress’s show in Brooklyn last night, you’d be forgiven for thinking that King Charles had extended his…
The naturalist's seven-decade career was marked with a special concert at the Royal Albert Hall.
In the “Regular Show” pilot, a mild-mannered blue jay named Mordecai and his scrappy raccoon counterpart Rigby swipe a magical synthesizer from a wizard while he’s peeing in a bush. The instrument, which they name “The Power,” can grant the 20-something-year-olds any wish, as…
With premium viewing areas and complimentary amenities at major concerts, sporting events and music festivals, T-Mobile seeks to redefine the role of a wireless carrier.
Québécois actress, director, and screenwriter Monia Chokri will preside over the jury for the Cannes Film Festival‘s Caméra d’Or prize. The award is given to a first work across the official selection as well as in the Critics’ Week and Directors’ Fortnight sections. Chokri, who…
The study examined 37 bird species in cities across five European countries. The animals allowed men to get about three feet closer than women, on average, before flying away
The Icelandic singer-songwriter was presented with the Creative Voice award; meanwhile, Allen took home the honor for pop songwriter of the year.
Five members of the show's professional line-up, including the long-serving Karen Hauer, are leaving.
