Friday, June 12, 2026

The Smart Ring That Now Knows MORE About Your Body

The new Oura Ring 5 is smaller and has upgraded features to improve how you track your health and fitness. Image courtesy of Oura Ring Oura Ring has announced the release of the newest generation of its smart ring.  The Oura Ring 5 promises to be smaller, more proactive, and more personalized than before.  With the new software portfolio, Oura Ring includes upgraded features that help track more than 50 metrics, including GLP-1 insights. Oura rings are smart devices that help you track your

Spotify Just KILLED Its Most Hated Design Decision

Our long international nightmare is over: Spotify has quietly restored the original 2D app icon for the iPhone after about a month-long takeover by a disco-ball-ified version of the logo, which many users had expressed a strong dislike for. On Thursday (June 11), an update to the Spotify iOS app switched the icon back to […]

Bezos Just Raised $12B for Something That Could REPLACE Engineers

The new round values the physical AI startup that aims to automate heavy engineering and drug design at $41 billion.

Apple's Camera Chief Reveals the SUPERPOWER AI Will Give You

The generative features in iOS 27’s new Photos app will add fake pixels to some of your shots, but Apple’s Jon McCormack says the company isn’t using AI “for the sake of AI.”

The $85M Robot That Refuses to SPECIALIZE — And That's Exactly the Point

Unlike humanoid robots designed around a fixed form — think Boston Dynamics — Theker's machines are built to be reconfigured.

The $30M AI That Answers CALLS So Indians Don't Have To

Equal AI said that its AI-powered call assistant now has over a million monthly active users.

The AI Video Tool Built for a Billion People That Others IGNORED

Avataar AI's distilled video model is priced at $0.005 for every second of generation

Why a BILLION People Keep Using AI They Claim to HATE

ChatGPT reached a billion monthly users in May despite growing unease over its ethical and environmental impacts.

Why Apple Just Drew a HARD LINE on Siri's Future

‘Listen, that's not what I'm here for, right?' | Image: Apple Our early testing has already shown that Siri AI knows when to shut up, and that's very much by design. In an interview with Mostly Human, Craig Federighi said Apple's new Siri won't act all sycophantic like chatbots made by OpenAI, Google, and others. "As you may know, if you use many of the existing chatbots, they're really focused on engagement to a large degree," said Federighi who is responsible for software at Apple. "And syco

When BOTH Lawyers Bring AI Hallucinations to Court—Judges Are FURIOUS

A federal judge removed attorneys from both sides of a lawsuit after AI-generated legal citations appeared in court filings, signaling less tolerance for AI errors in legal practice.

How AI Is Rewriting the Rules of JUSTICE—And What That Means for EVERYONE

Law is the operating system of business and of rules-based civilization. AI turns law from episodic consultation into continuous infrastructure.

The Device in Your Pocket That Might Explain Why FEWER Babies Are Being Born

Are smartphones causing people to have fewer children? A provocative new working paper explores the persistent drop in birth rates since the iPhone was introduced nearly two decades ago.

The Battery Startup That's POWERING the Laser Weapons Race

This article is republished with permission from Laser Wars, a newsletter about military laser weapons and other futuristic defense technology. Adam Warmoth is the founder and CEO of Chariot Defense, a San Francisco-based start-up building battlefield power systems to bridge expeditionary forces’ energy gap at the tactical edge. The company’s Amphora battery system provides modular voltage and low-signature power for everything from radios and drones to sensors and directed energy systems. This

The Device That Turns You Into a ONE-PERSON Band

The musician created his own line of loopers that record and layer riffs in a loop. The pricey Looper X does what it claims, but it isn’t without quirks.

The Destructive Art of Hacking ATTENTION — And What Comes After

At first glance, it’s just a middle-aged man eating a mountain of steak chunks at Arby’s.  Look closer, though, and you start to notice something strange about this already supremely strange scene. The video, posted last October, came from a group of pranking young dudes who call themselves the Arby’s Boys. The account has posted hundreds absurdist videos—a car filled with Arby’s curly fries (caption: “Idk what to do”); an Arby’s cashier taking an order while playing with a finger skateboard (33

The Ebike That's Fast Enough to Make Cars JEALOUS

The pedal-assist can be jerky, but the throttle offers smooth, powerful acceleration.

Why This Camping Light Belongs in Your LIVING ROOM

It's intended for camping, but BougeRV's T1 light is so versatile that it also makes for a great summer travel companion that'll continue to light the dark corners of your life long after you return. I used it for a few months during a recent road trip in my camper van, and it's the light I keep reaching for again and again now that I'm home. The telescoping light features three articulating LED arms that together direct up to 3,000 lumens of white, warm, or red light in any direction you want.

The Security Cameras That Actually CATCH Intruders in the Act

Light up and secure your driveway, backyard, or porch with a floodlight security camera.

What Pokémon Go Players Accidentally Built for the MILITARY

The repurposing of Pokémon Go data for AI training continues to draw scrutiny.

Verizon Sent Him a Phone—Then DELETED Everything Remotely

Failure raises questions about how Verizon prepares refurbished phones for new users.

The Digital Notebooks That Could Make PAPER Obsolete in 2026

These nifty tools combine the ease of jotting notes by hand with the power of saving them digitally.

The Gaming Device Decision That Could WASTE Your Money

Gaming handhelds are amazing. They make it so much easier to fit all kinds of games into my day. Sadly, they’re less affordable than they’ve ever been — due to an unprecedented, AI-fueled shortage of memory chips, an unforced oil crisis, rampant inflation, fallout from tariffs, and more. But that’s not going to stop you. You’ve decided now’s the time to buy one, before the next shoe drops. I won’t talk you out of it! I genuinely don’t know when or if prices might come back down. So instead of te

BMW Just Revealed the RACING Car That Changes Everything About EVs

Just in time for Le Mans, BMW is pulling the cover off its new M performance concept built on the Bavarian automaker's Neue Klasse next-generation architecture. The concept is the debut of a new design language for BMW's M division, signaling a shift toward a more electrified future. The company says it is built on the guiding principle "Born on the racetrack. Made for the streets," bridging BMW's motorsports heritage with its next-generation EV technology. Marketing bromides aside, the new con

The Handheld Gaming Device That STILL Beats Everything Modern

Even with the looming specter of rising prices, there's never been a better time for portable gaming. The Steam Deck has ushered in a new era of handheld PCs, the Analogue Pocket and other Game Boy-style remakes are making retro games more approachable than ever, the Playdate has led to an alternate universe of weirdo portable titles, and Nintendo continues to chug along with the latest iteration of the Switch. If you want to play games on the go, you're spoiled for choice. But if you're plannin

The Week That Could TRANSFORM How You Live

The sun is out, the sky is clear. It’s time to get outside and disconnect — from work, at least. This summer, we’re looking at all the ways to upgrade our free time indoors and out, from smart lights for the backyard to great gadgets to bring camping to ways to wind down at the local library. The Nintendo DS is still the best gaming handheld for travel This portable light is great for way more than camping I went to the woods to drink surprisingly great espresso The library rules (and so do libr

How Apple Somehow ESCAPED Its Biggest AI Disaster

Hello again from Fast Company and welcome back to Plugged In. Throughout its 15-year history, Siri has often seemed to be cursed, or at least an eternal underachiever. Few products have had so much unfulfilled potential for so long. Yet none of the AI assistant’s previous disappointments rivaled the one that began two years ago, when Apple declared that Siri had entered a new era, showed off a profusion of new AI-powered capabilities . . . and then failed to ship them. But Apple is finally on th

What Jeff Bezos Is Building That Could Replace EVERY Engineer on Earth

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos says his new AI startup will work toward developing an "artificial general engineer," according to reports from The New York Times and CNBC. The startup, called Prometheus, aims to develop AI-powered engineering tools to aid in the design of physical products. The NYT first reported on Prometheus last November, but now Bezos is sharing more information about the startup after a $12 billion funding round, putting the company at a $41 billion valuation. Bezos serves as co

The CIA's Most MYSTERIOUS Puzzle Just Got Bought by Crypto Millionaires

They swear they haven’t peeked at the closely guarded secret and that they’ll keep the cryptographic competition going.

What ChatGPT Told a SUICIDAL Woman That's Now the Center of a Lawsuit

Did chatbot abandon mental health guardrails when a vulnerable user pushed back?

The Disturbing Way We're Training AI to Become EVIL

Recently, Anthropic quietly admitted something that should have been the biggest tech story of the year. After months trying to figure out why earlier versions of Claude were blackmailing engineers in safety tests up to 96% of the time, the company landed on an answer. It wasn’t a bug. It wasn’t a flaw in the training method. It was us. Read that again. The most advanced AI lab in the world is telling you that its model learned to act like a villain because we spent 50 years writing stories abou

The Smart Lamp That's Actually SMART and Now 40% Off

Whether you’re planning a backyard barbeque or a World Cup watch party, Govee’s Table Lamp Classic can help set the mood with color-changing lighting effects. Right now it’s down to just $59.99 ($20 off) at Amazon, which is its best price yet. Govee Table Lamp Classic Where to Buy: $79.99 $59.99 at Amazon (with on-page coupon) $79.99 $63.99 at Govee The rechargeable lamp can last up to 30 hours on a single charge, so it should have enough power to last for multiple hangouts. It’s easy to ca

The AI Platform That Can Now Produce ENTIRE Podcasts Without Humans

Rebel Audio, the AI-powered podcasting startup that counts former “Apprentice” producer Mark Burnett as one of its advisers, has entered its public era. In beta mode, that is. Rebel Audio said Friday it would bring its platform out of its monthslong invitation-only status into a public beta, allowing users to record, edit and distribute podcasts to […]

The Chip Giant Everyone UNDERESTIMATED Just Made a Shocking Move

Wall Street is underestimating how much Meta will spend on AMD’s AI chips, a Citi analyst said.

Why BOTS Are Now the Audience That MATTERS Most

When generative AI was new, the issue of how it worked with copyright law was poorly understood. Over the previous two decades it was generally taken as a given that the mass indexing done by search engines like Google was a necessary part of being on the internet. Google wasn’t reproducing the content—just showing users a headline and a link—so it always functioned more like a distributor than a republisher. {"blockType":"mv-promo-block","data":{"imageDesktopUrl":"https:\/\/images.fastcompany.c

I Touched the Phone Trump Wants You to BUY

Where's the Trump phone? We're going to keep talking about it every week. We've reached out, as usual, to ask about the Trump phone's whereabouts. We don't have the phones we preordered yet, but this week included an unexpected in-person encounter with the T1. You see a lot of interesting phones when you're among tech journalists. I'm thinking of two in particular that I held this past week: One was solid gold, with ornate engravings. It was elaborately embellished, heavy - an actual work of art

Why Communities Are BLOCKING the Infrastructure That Powers Your Life

Winning fight against AI data centers gives people a "taste of political power."

The AI Assistant That Was BROKEN Just Got Fixed

You'd be forgiven for thinking this day would never come. Siri has spent a decade and half somewhere between "sort of useful at a few things" and "utterly disastrous, why did I even try, can it honestly not even set a timer." But the wildest thing just happened: Apple put out a new version of Siri, and it actually seems to be pretty good. On this episode of The Vergecast, David and Nilay talk about their early experiences with Siri AI, and what it means for users, and the rest of the AI industry

How Criminals Turned Google's Own AI Into a WEAPON Against You

The fraudsters allegedly targeted hundreds of thousands of people with Gemini-coded scams sites.

The French AI Startup About to Become Worth More Than MOST Countries

The funding round would value the company at around €20 billion (about $23.15 billion), nearly double its Series C valuation of €11.7 billion.

Google Exposes the AI-Powered Scam That's TARGETING Your Phone

The tech giant said a group called "Outsider Enterprise" used AI to scam hundreds of thousands of victims, sending 2.5 million text messages over a span of two weeks.

The Drones That Killed Without ANY Human Decision

Full autonomy is rare, but Ukraine is installing AI modules on drones and robots.

The Bizarre Trick Chinese Drivers Use to FOOL Tesla

A cottage industry of celebrity figurines, blinking screens, and other DIY gadgets is helping drivers bypass Tesla's distracted-driving controls.

The Security FLAW Silently Stealing Data From Hundreds of Companies RIGHT NOW

Vulnerability in the Oracle-owned PeopleSoft software is about as critical as they come.

What Jeff Bezos' MYSTERIOUS New Startup Will Actually Do

It isn't the only startup tackling physical AI, but it's one of the best-funded.

Why Your Next Phone Will Cost MORE Than You Think

Nothing Phone 4A Pro | Photo: Dominic Preston / The Verge If you're thinking about upgrading your phone, "the best time was yesterday," according to Nothing CEO and co-founder Carl Pei, echoing a message we heard during MWC. As Android Authority reports, Pei said in a post on X that the RAM shortage has already impacted Nothing's less expensive mid-range phone: "For Phone 4A , memory costs doubled between when we decided to build the device and when it launched. They've doubled again since." H

Why Conan O'Brien Is Taking on the AI SCAMMERS

Somewhere in your inbox, there’s a tedious cybersecurity training that you clicked through during your onboarding process and have likely forgotten about. To combat scam attacks and boring cybersecurity training, cybersecurity AI firm Adaptive Security partnered with comedian and Emmy-winning late-night host Conan O’Brien on a 15-video training series meant to help employees recognize and stop scam attacks. Filmed in Los Angeles and co-written by O’Brien’s media network Team Coco, the videos rel

The AI-Powered SCAM Operation That Fooled Hundreds of THOUSANDS

The tech giant said a group called "Outsider Enterprise" used AI to scam hundreds of thousands of victims, sending 2.5 million text messages over a span of two weeks.

Inside Meta's AI Disaster: Why Employees Are Calling It 'a MESS'

Executives and employees alike are struggling with Meta's chaotic AI strategy, according to sources and internal discussions reviewed by WIRED.

Inside Meta's AI Division: Why Engineers Call It a GULAG

A new report suggests the unit, which employs 6,500 people, is on the verge of revolt.

Why a Judge Just Ruled Pirro Must Keep His LOSSES

In a scathing ruling, Judge James Boasberg denied U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro's request to vacate his earlier orders.

The Pension Decision That Could Cost This 55-Year-Old THOUSANDS

“I plan to continue working until age 60.”

The $2 Million Question Tearing This Couple APART

“Although she is quite frugal, she has not been particularly diligent with investing.”

How I Discovered My Financial Adviser Friend Was USING Me

“He always mentioned how popular I was.”

Why Medicaid Might SEIZE Your Mother's Home

“My sister thinks Medicaid will take the house my mom and I own together.”

The Iran Deal That Could CRASH Oil Prices

Oil prices fell on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington had reached a framework agreement with Iran, raising hopes that tensions in the Middle East could ease.

The IPO That Just Made HISTORY at $135 a Share

SpaceX IPO live updates: Record-setting IPO prices at $135 a share  Business Insider SpaceX sets $135 IPO price ahead of Friday Nasdaq debut  Yahoo Finance Everything You Need to Know About the SpaceX Trading Debut  WSJ SpaceX locks in IPO price of $135, making it largest stock debut ever  NBC News SpaceX Cements Final IPO Price At $135 As Retail Investor Orders Top $100 Billion (Live Updates)  Forbes

The Chinese Startup COLLAPSE Exposing Cracks in Beijing's Tech Money Machine

While the U.S. channels support to tech winners indirectly via incentives, Chinese governments at every level take direct equity stakes.

How Seven Musicians Are About to TRANSFORM South Korea's Economy

BTS-mania, with all the fan spending and travel, is poised to boost South Korea's economy well into the future

The FIRST Trillionaire Just Emerged — And It's Not Who You'd EXPECT

Elon Musk is the world’s first trillionaire (on paper) thanks to the SpaceX IPO  The Washington Post Exclusive | SpaceX IPO Draws at Least $5 Billion Order From BlackRock  WSJ How Elon Musk always wins  Financial Times Friday's big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session  CNBC SpaceX sets $135 IPO price ahead of Friday Nasdaq debut  Yahoo Finance

The Five Stocks Joining the Nasdaq 100 — And the GIANT Still Waiting

The Nasdaq 100 could imminently include SpaceX, but first it’s getting a shakeup that will usher in another space-technology company and four flashy AI plays.

Why Solving Your Biggest Problems Requires LEAVING the Office

Imagine your inbox empty, your calendar clear, your to-dos checked. With undivided attention, you and your senior team head into the conference room, ready to address the big issues over a daylong meeting. Big issues like determining how you’ll respond to AI, setting your three-to-five-year strategy or nailing down how you’ll attract and develop future talent. Keep imagining. Because that day isn’t coming. The reality looks more like this: you’ve got 60 minutes to plan strategy, in a meeting tha

The IPO That Just Made Someone the World's First TRILLIONAIRE

Elon Musk’s rocket company said it would sell more than 555 million shares at $135 each in its blockbuster initial public offering, which is set to begin trading on Friday.

How a War Thousands of Miles Away Just SHRANK Britain's Economy

The contraction in April comes after the economy saw stronger than expected growth in March.

Why the World's Most POWERFUL Space Company Is Finally Going Public

Gwynne Shotwell, long Elon Musk's second-in-command at SpaceX, spoke exclusively with CNBC ahead of her company's highly anticipated IPO.

The Billionaire Who Just Learned a VERY Expensive Lesson

This week, Knicks fans had a big win after a big loss; fans of inflation were delighted and World Cup fans went broke. How will quiz fans fare?

Why Job Seekers Are 'DOOMJOBBING' — And What It Reveals

There’s a word for aimlessly scrolling job ads without mustering the energy to apply to any of them. That word is “doomjobbing,” and it’s often fueled by the anxiety and uncertainty many workers are experiencing from navigating a turbulent and frustrating job market. The term was seemingly coined by an 8-year-old girl who saw her dad scrolling jobs on LinkedIn after being laid off, and it perfectly captures the feeling of helplessness after redundancy or becoming dissatisfied in a work role. Whi

Why the MOON Will Make More Billionaires Than Mars Ever Will

While SpaceX’s IPO captures global financial headlines, a high-stakes space ecosystem has been quietly emerging. By shifting the goalposts from Mars to the moon and low Earth orbit, a broad coalition of smaller players have been investing in and building the infrastructure for a new space economy, and they’re poised to profit from the next century in orbit.  Mars is dead. It’s all about the moon Elon Musk was once obsessed with colonizing Mars. Now, like almost everyone else, he’s focused on the

The Border City That Just Became America's Trade POWERHOUSE

Port Laredo had been the top U.S. port in 2023 and 2024 but fell behind O’Hare International Airport and JFK International Airport in 2025 despite record trade.

The SpaceX IPO That Could Make You RICH — Or Leave You EMPTY-HANDED

Plus, the Friday news quiz.

The Life Insurance Decision That Could Cost This Couple EVERYTHING

“Our kids are grown and independent.”

Why the Next Fed Chair's SILENCE Could Change Your Financial Future

Kevin Warsh will hold his first Fed meeting, giving markets the first public look at how he'll communicate as chair of the Federal Reserve.

The Person Who Could Become the World's First TRILLIONAIRE

SpaceX is expected to make Elon Musk even richer when its stock begins trading today.

The Grim Agreement Wall Street Just Reached About YOUR Money

How Kevin Warsh can fight the new—and wrong—consensus that the Federal Reserve may have to raise interest rates.

What the Man at the Steak Dinner DIDN'T Tell You About Annuities

“He claimed that fixed-rate annuities are the sparkly, rainbow-fairyland of investments.”

The Burnout TRAP That's Destroying Founders — And How to Escape

Founders face a unique risk when it comes to burnout. The same drive that builds a thriving company can destroy them. However, that doesn’t mean founders have to succumb. There’s often a pattern that you can predict, and with the right strategies, you can defuse these issues before they blow up your health and your business. Why founders are so vulnerable Decades of research on burnout show it’s not a result of personal weakness or laziness. For founders, burnout is often an issue of job design.

What It REALLY Means to Be a Chief Design Officer

If you pitched the job of “chief design officer,” 20 years ago, you might’ve been laughed out of the boardroom.  Now, design can be found in the C-suite. The U.S. government even has its own chief design officer now—Airbnb cofounder Joe Gebbia. What does it mean to hold the CDO title today? At By Design, we wanted to know, so we had Mauro Porcini, Samsung’s chief design officer, come on the show.  Porcini was among the first chief design officers ever, taking on the role first at 3M and later at

The $75 Billion Move That Could Make Musk RICHER Than Anyone

The public sale is also expected to make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.

Why the Fed Just Changed How It Talks to WALL STREET

‘There’s a First Amendment,’ says Pimco’s Richard Clarida, a former vice chairman of the Fed’s board of governors

I'm 42 With $2,000—What Should I Do With MONEY I Never Expected?

“I would like the money to grow.”

The 13 Safety Nets Every Professional NEEDS But Nobody Has

Today’s professional landscape demands more than technical skills and a polished resume. Career security now requires deliberate strategies that protect against disruption, position you as indispensable, and create multiple pathways to opportunity. These 13 approaches act as insurance policies for long-term career resilience and growth. Strengthen Your Market Position before Disruption The real career insurance policy isn’t your title, your tenure, or even your skill set. It’s your positioning—t

Why MILLIONS Are Fighting to Buy Into a Company Some Call 'STUPID'

While SpaceX's IPO has caused alarm that it may be overvalued, some retail investors still want in.

What 14 CEOs Did When Their BIGGEST Client Walked Away

It’s inevitable that a business will lose a client at some point. It could be your business’s fault or it could be external circumstances that are out of your control. No matter the reason, a client loss can sting and you may need to reevaluate how you operate to prevent further losses. We asked our Fast Company Impact Council members how they handled their first major contract loss or contract cancellation. For some, it involved turning inward and rethinking operations. Others took an attitude

The IPO That Just Made HISTORY — And Every Investor Is Watching

If you follow the stock market or financial news at all, you’d have to be living under a rock to not know that Elon Musk’s Space Exploration Technologies Corp.—better known as SpaceX—is going public. Shares were officially priced yesterday and are expected to begin trading today. The IPO is both the largest in history and one of the most contentious. Here’s what you need to know about SpaceX’s IPO. What is SpaceX? Space Exploration Technologies Corp is the largest player in the private space in

What Jim Cramer Sees Coming That NOBODY Else Is Talking About

The biggest IPO of all time is finally here.

What New Mothers Know About Work That Your BOSS Doesn't

If you want to know whether a workplace is built for the future, don’t ask the CEO. Ask the woman sprinting to daycare pickup at 5 pm. For the past several years we’ve approached new mothers as workers who need support. Flex schedules. Rooms to pump. Extended leave. Grace when the baby gets sick for the fourth time in as many weeks. All that is important, certainly. But it also may have led us to ask the wrong question. Instead of what do mothers need from work? Maybe we should be asking what ca

The Financial Adviser RED FLAG That Could Cost You Your Retirement

“I feel like he may be taking advantage of us.”

The IPO That Could Make Elon Musk's BIGGEST Bet Your Problem

SpaceX’s IPO on Friday allows the public to buy shares of the combined rocket, AI, and social media company for the first time, and is raising enough money to likely make Elon Musk the first trillionaire.  He’ll have more wealth, on paper at least, than the economies of nations like Ireland, Sweden, or his home country of South Africa (CNN cites the International Monetary Fund saying only 20 countries have economies larger than $1.1 trillion), now largely based on the promise of a business based

The 401(k) Withdrawal That Could DESTROY Your Medicare Costs

“I generally withdraw money from my traditional 401(k) for projects, larger expenses and sometimes just to stay ahead on upcoming bills.”

The Restaurant Chain Closing Doors TODAY Across America

Casual Tex-Mex restaurant chain On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina is closing its company-owned locations by the end of the day today, a spokesperson confirmed. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in March 2025, and was acquired by Pappas Restaurants two months later. At the time of the acquisition, Dallas-based Pappas took on 60 U.S. locations and 20 franchised locations in South Korea, Franchise Times reported. Since then, the casual restaurant chain has continued to redu

Why Gold and Silver Are About to Break Their LONGEST Losing Streak

Gold and silver prices are up Friday morning after declining throughout the week.

The IPO That Could Make Elon Musk the World's First TRILLIONAIRE

SpaceX IPO: Company to debut on stock exchange, setting Elon Musk on course to $1tn - follow live  BBC SpaceX IPO: What Time Does SPCX Debut On The Stock Market? (Live Updates)  Forbes Judge grants longer-term block of 'anti-weaponization' fund, wants guarantee it’s dead  CNBC Live: Elon Musk's SpaceX set for stock market trading debut after world's biggest IPO  Reuters Elon Musk Is Officially the World's First Trillionaire as SpaceX Goes Public  People.com

What It REALLY Means When Your Company Fires One Manager and Announces 'RESHUFFLING'

“They let go of a pretty high-up manager who they only hired a month ago.”

The IPO That Just Created a NEW Class of Millionaires OVERNIGHT

SpaceX IPO Today: Dow Futures Flat as Investors Await SpaceX Stock Opening — Live Updates  WSJ SpaceX set to open around $162 per share, down from initial indication of $175: Live updates  CNBC SpaceX IPO makes Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire  Reuters Elon Musk could become the world’s first trillionaire with SpaceX’s IPO  AP News Elon Musk's SpaceX is about to make its debut on Wall Street  Channel 3000

The Weather Crisis That's About to DESTROY Your Workforce

Preparedness is not just a corporate responsibility. It’s good business. The employers who plan for extreme weather will lead the next decade of work.

Why London's Elite Are ABANDONING Restaurants for Hotel Suites

Forget PDRs. A new generation of London suite dining offers restaurant-level food, bespoke service and the feeling of hosting without any of the work.

The Moment ONE Man's Net Worth Crossed a THRESHOLD Never Seen Before

Elon Musk's stake in SpaceX is worth more than $766 billion. Combined with his Tesla holdings, Musk's net worth as of Friday is roughly $1.05 trillion.

The IPO That Just Made One Man RICHER Than Entire Nations

With SpaceX shares soaring on their first day of trading, the world’s richest person crossed another milestone — one with 13 digits.

Elon Musk's Rocket Company Just Hit a Valuation That DEFIES Gravity

SpaceX shares soared on Friday as trading commenced on the Nasdaq.

The Investing Mistake That Costs You THOUSANDS Every Year

The stock market doesn’t care about your politics. Insisting on a portfolio that’s red or blue can forfeit a lot of green.

Why Your Social Security Check Could JUMP 4.7% Next Year

As inflation climbs, Social Security beneficiaries may see a higher cost-of-living adjustment in 2027. Here's which costs spiked most over the past 12 months.

The Fake Job Postings That Could Soon Be ILLEGAL

If you’ve applied for countless jobs and rarely hear back, chances are you’ve encountered a phenomenon that has grown increasingly common: “ghost jobs.”  Sometimes employers post a job listing that seems legitimate—but the company has no intention of hiring for the position. This can be a major source of frustration for job seekers who take the time to apply for those jobs, only to get no response or find that the company never intended to fill the role.  This month, New York state lawmakers pas

The Five Skills That Turn ANYONE Into a Master Negotiator

Below, John Richardson and Attia Qureshi share five key insights from their new book, Never Settle: Persuasion and Negotiation Skills to Get What You Want. John teaches negotiation at MIT’s Sloan School of Management, and previously at Harvard Law, and was an associate at the Harvard Negotiation Project. He was a coauthor with Roger Fisher and Alan Sharp of Getting It Done and Negotiation Analysis with Howard Raiffa and David Metcalfe. Attia is the founder of AQ Consulting, where she supports co

What SpaceX's President Just HINTED About Tesla Will Blow Your Mind

A SpaceX-Tesla merger seems inevitable.

Why Adobe's CFO Just Jumped Ship — And What It Means for YOUR Portfolio

The software sector has struggled in recent months amid concern that software companies will struggle to survive in the AI era

The 68% Probability That Should Change How You Invest RIGHT NOW

Blocking out the daily noise gives you a clear edge over short-term chaos.

The Streaming Device Maker That Could Soon Have a VERY Different Owner

Shares of Roku hit a 52-week high Friday on a report that the streaming platform company is in talks to sell itself. Roku’s stock closed at $143.66/share Friday, up 20% for the day, pushing its market cap up to about $21.3 billion. That came after Bloomberg reported that Roku has been “in discussions with at […]

The TRILLIONAIRE Milestone That Just Changed Everything We Know About WEALTH

Musk's AI and reusable rocket company listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a value of $2.2tn.

The Media MEGA-MERGER That Washington Just Greenlit Without a Single CONDITION

The DOJ approval is an important milestone for the roughly $110 billion deal, though it could still face legal challenges from state attorneys general.

The Man Who Could Control Your Financial FUTURE Just Got the Job

Kevin Warsh's two immediate predecessors preferred to be called the Fed "chair." For Warsh, it's "chairman" of the Federal Reserve.

The TRILLION-DOLLAR Milestone That Just Redefined Wealth FOREVER

Elon Musk becomes the first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in its market debut  The Washington Post SpaceX IPO Live Updates: SPCX Rises 20%; Musk Becomes World's First Trillionaire  WSJ Elon Musk Becomes the World’s First Trillionaire  The New York Times Stocks making the biggest moves midday: SpaceX, EchoStar, Adobe, Seagate Technology, Charles Schwab & more  CNBC What the SpaceX IPO means for us non-trillionaires  NBC News

Two Media GIANTS Just Became One — Here's What VANISHES

The $111 billion deal would unite two major movie studios and put CNN under the same roof as CBS News.

The PR Power Player Who Just Left to Build Something BIGGER

Amazon MGM Studios and Warner Bros. veteran Adam Keen has founded Agenda Collective, a new full-service entertainment PR firm, designed to support across film, TV, corporate and awards campaigns. Agenda Collective officially enters the market after a strategic buildout period, working with clients including A24, Artists Equity, Amazon MGM Studios, CBS, Focus Features, IFC, Lionsgate, […]

The Stock Market REVERSAL That's Catching Everyone Off Guard

Value stocks are putting up big gains this year that widely surpass growth equities, with investors appearing optimistic about earnings growth broadening beyond technology.

The Media MEGA-MERGER That Will Change What You WATCH Forever

The Department of Justice said it determined that Paramount Skydance's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery is not likely to harm competition.

Trump's SUDDEN Intelligence Chief Switch After Mysterious BACKLASH

The president said he would nominate Jay Clayton, the U.S. attorney in Manhattan and the former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, for the permanent role.

The Cultural Institution Fighting to KEEP Trump's Name

A federal judge had ruled that the Washington arts institution must take the president’s name off its facade by Friday.

Why Biden's Commissioner Says Social Security's CRISIS Is a Lie

The solution is simple — but it won’t be easy.

Trump Just CANCELED Military Action—Here's What He Claims Instead

Trump says he has canceled plans to strike Iran, claiming deal is near  The Washington Post Live updates: Trump calls off new military strikes on Iran hours after threatening escalation  AP News Iran war live: Trump claims Tehran deal ‘approved’, cancels new strikes  Al Jazeera Trump again has a key Iranian oil hub in his sights. Here’s what we know about Kharg Island  CNN Trump threatens to seize Kharg Island and other Iran oil infrastructure  CNBC

The Protester Who Just Lost 30 MONTHS of Freedom

A man accused of assaulting a federal officer during protests at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland, Oregon, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison

The Wall Street Lawyer Trump Just Put in Charge of INTELLIGENCE

Mr. Clayton, the U.S. attorney in Manhattan and a former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, has been overseeing an office known for prominent cases.

The Surveillance Law Congress Just Let DIE

House votes against extending controversial wiretapping law set to lapse Friday  The Washington Post House rejects last-ditch FISA extension ahead of Friday deadline  Axios Spy law on track to lapse after Congress rejects extension  Politico Trump administration live updates: Foreign surveillance program set to expire after Democrats reject short-term renewal  NBC News Surveillance program set to expire as Congress rejects FISA extension  PBS

The REBELLION Brewing at the Top of Labour

The resignations of the defence secretary and armed forces minister pile the pressure further on the PM's leadership.

The Battle Over Trump's NAME Just Reached the Highest Court

A judge gave the administration 14 days to remove Trump's name from the performing arts center.

The Execution Method Alabama Can NO LONGER Use — Supreme Court Just Decided

Because of the ruling, Jeffrey Lee's execution will be delayed. He still faces the death penalty.

Trump Just Cut Off FUNDING to L.A.'s Homeless — Here's What Happens Next

The Trump administration cited misspending among the reasons for blocking funds to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. Mayor Karen Bass warned that “people will lose their lives.”

The Cultural Institution Refusing to Remove Trump's NAME

Kennedy Center board to fight order to remove Trump’s name as deadline looms  The Washington Post Kennedy Center Appeals Order to Remove Trump’s Name  The New York Times White House to appeal judge's order to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center  CBS News Trump administration appeals judge’s ruling over removing president’s name from Kennedy Center  CNN Kennedy Center board seeks delay of ruling ordering removal of Trump's name by Friday deadline  WMUR

The Execution Method the Supreme Court Just BANNED

Supreme Court prohibits Alabama from using nitrogen gas for execution  NPR Supreme Court rejects Alabama request for nitrogen gas execution  Politico Supreme Court denies Alabama’s attempt to execute Jeffery Lee by nitrogen gas  NBC News A jury voted for Jeffery Lee to receive a life sentence. Alabama plans to execute him anyway  CNN Alabama wants to execute a man by nitrogen hypoxia. That is cruel | Austin Sarat  The Guardian

UK Defence Crisis DEEPENS as Second Minister WALKS Away

Al Carns says the military isn't "sufficiently funded", as Dan Jarvis becomes the new defence secretary.

The Small-Town Voters Who Will DECIDE Britain's Future

Residents are deeply frustrated with politics — and some would rather burn the system down than back Labour candidate Andy Burnham to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Lee Zeldin Reveals What's REALLY Behind Rising Gas Prices

Why Trump Just GUTTED Wildfire Research as the West Prepares to BURN

President Trump is trying to downsize the U.S Forest Service and eliminate wildfire and smoke research as the American West is facing a potentially epic summer fire season.

The Legal BATTLE Over Trump's Name That Could Rewrite Presidential LEGACY

President Trump's board at the Kennedy Center is mounting a last-minute effort to keep his name on the facade of the performing arts facility before a court-ordered deadline to remove it by Friday.

The Federal Building That Can't Decide Whose NAME Belongs on It

Kennedy Center board seeks pause of ruling ordering removal of Trump's name  NPR Kennedy Center Appeals Order to Remove Trump’s Name  The New York Times If and when Trump’s name is removed from the Kennedy Center, you can watch it live  WTOP Kennedy Center to appeal Trump name order  Axios This Live Stream Will Let You Watch Trump’s Name Come Off the Kennedy Center  Washingtonian

What Trump's DOJ Just TRIED to Get From California's Trans Youth

Trump's Department of Justice is seeking patient files that include the names of young people who have been treated in transgender clinics, as well as hospital staff who have provided care.

The Unexpected Victims of Trump's Immigration CRACKDOWN

For decades, immigrants who are legal permanent residents in the U.S. could get loans through the Small Business Administration, a core pillar of small-business lending. Not anymore.

How Political Cartoonists Captured This Week's CHAOS

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.

Why Kennedy Center Is Fighting to REMOVE Trump's Name

The president’s handpicked board filed a last-minute challenge against a federal court ruling that ordered them to remove Trump’s name from the building by Friday.

The Texas Mayor's Race That Could Redefine ANTI-MUSLIM Politics in America

A runoff in the Dallas suburb of Frisco is testing whether anti-Muslim rhetoric, prominent in G.O.P. primaries this year, can win over a broader set of voters.

The Police Chief Who Failed Uvalde Faces His RECKONING Today

Former Uvalde school police chief Pete Arredondo will return to Texas court Friday, as the judge overseeing his criminal trial weighs moving the case out of Uvalde.

The Government Plan That Could END the School Car Ride

Thousands of safer paths and crossings are promised to help people become more active in England's towns and cities.

The Spy Program That Just EXPIRED for the First Time Ever

The spy law known as Section 702, which authorizes the NSA and FBI's warrantless surveillance, will all but certainly expire on Friday for the first time.

The Meeting He Says NEVER Happened to Stop Abuse Allegations

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.

The Government Program That Watches You Is About to VANISH

A key US government surveillance program is set to expire. A look at what that means  AP News Spy law on track to lapse after Congress rejects extension  Politico Live updates: Donald Trump awaits Iran's finalization of deal; FISA set to expire  The Hill Why Trump keeps avoiding Senate confirmation for top government roles  CNN Himes, CT delegation oppose FISA over Trump’s intelligence pick  CT Mirror

The Government Fund a Judge Just Declared DEAD on Arrival

A judge gave Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent a week to submit a sworn declaration the DOJ fund was not going forward.

The Spy Tool That's About to VANISH and What It Means for Your Privacy

The government says more than 60% of the president's daily intelligence briefing relies on information collected under a tool known as FISA Section 702. But Congress has struggled to renew it.

The Four UFO Videos the US Government Just DECLASSIFIED and What They Show

The eyewitness footage shows bright orbs in the sky over an undisclosed location in the northeastern US.

Why Nine Energy Groups Are SUING the Pentagon Right Now

Renewable energy groups are suing the U.S. military because they say national security reviews for new wind farms on private land have been effectively frozen for months. The groups say this logjam jeopardizes $47 billion in investments and thousands of jobs in 21 states. President Donald Trump has frequently talked about his hatred of wind power and calls turbines ugly. Currently, about 10% of the electricity generated in the United States comes from wind farms, making it the nation’s largest s

The Presidential Order a Judge Just REFUSED to Stop

The Trump administration still faces a deadline of Friday to remove Trump’s name from the building.

The White House Event That Had Judges SCRAMBLING to Stop It

The White House can host a UFC fight card on the South Lawn, a federal judge has ruled.

Why Trump's Name Is Being ERASED From an Iconic Building

President Donald Trump has asked a federal appeals court to stay a lower-court order that his name before removed from the performing arts center.

Why a CAGE Fight at the White House Just Got the Green Light

In a ruling on Friday, Judge Amit P. Mehta wrote that the lawsuit arrived last minute and failed to show how the event irreversibly harmed the individuals who sued.

The Trump Fund a Judge Just SHUT DOWN Indefinitely

Federal judge indefinitely blocks Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization fund’  NBC News Federal judge indefinitely blocks Trump’s $1.8 billion payout fund  The Washington Post Judge further blocks Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund”  MS NOW US judge indefinitely blocks Trump administration's 'anti-weaponisation' fund  BBC Trump's allies have another plan to pay 'weaponization' victims  Reuters

The Georgia Candidate With a FILM Career and IRS Problems

Rick Jackson, a billionaire, wants to be Georgia’s next governor. But the I.R.S. has questioned how his low-budget movies turned into tax windfalls.

Spencer Pratt's OMINOUS Warning After Losing L.A. Mayor Race

Spencer Pratt conceded defeat in the race for Los Angeles mayor on Friday, painting a bleak picture of the city’s future under either of his opponents and vowing to continue to “expose this corrupt machine.” Pratt, a Republican and former star of “The Hills,” finished third in the June 2 primary behind two Democrats, incumbent […]

Why Trump's Name Is Being ERASED From This Iconic Building

Judge denies last-ditch Kennedy Center bid to delay removing Trump’s name  The Washington Post Watch Live: Scaffolding goes up at Kennedy Center as crews expected to remove Trump's name  NBC4 Washington Trump name still must come down from Kennedy Center, judge says  CNBC Judge denies request for stay of Kennedy Center renaming order  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Kennedy Center Appeals Order to Remove Trump’s Name  The New York Times

The Spy Law That Just EXPIRED — But the Spying Won't Stop

Section 702 of FISA to expire tonight, but certification lasts until March 2027.

What Trump Just Said About WINNING That Has Everyone Talking

Why Federal Agents Just RAIDED a Voting Rights Organization

It was not immediately clear what the investigators were looking for, but a board member with a progressive group said members had been served with search warrants.

Why Federal Agents Just RAIDED This Voter Registration Group's OFFICES

FBI searches offices of Ohio voter registration group, seizing computers  The Washington Post FBI raids Ohio voting rights organization  MS NOW FBI searches office of Ohio group that supports voter registration efforts  PBS Ohio voting rights group facing criminal fraud investigation, sources say  CBS News Ohio voting rights group says it was raided by the FBI  The Statehouse News Bureau

Why Trump's Own Party Is Finally Losing PATIENCE With His Iran STRATEGY

GOP strategists and county chairs say the Trump administration must exit by Labor Day — or it could spell trouble for the midterms.

The Presidential NAME That Must Be REMOVED From This Iconic Building

Judge upholds order to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center  Axios Live Updates: Scaffolding goes up at Kennedy Center as crews expected to remove Trump's name  NBC4 Washington Trump’s name poised to be removed from Kennedy Center after judge denies last-minute move to keep it  Anchorage Daily News The Kennedy Center drops 'Trump' branding as Bill Maher’s Twain Award guests are revealed  AP News WATCH: Crews begin work to remove Trump's name from the Kennedy Center  WCYB

Why This Governor Is Betting EVERYTHING on the Hard RIGHT

After years of keeping his distance, Gov. Greg Abbott is set to address Texas Republicans’ activist-led convention as hard-line conservatives gain influence within the party.

The Conservative GATHERING That's Taking Over the National Mall

In May, several musical artists dropped out of planned performances at the fair after learning of its ties to Trump.

The Ballot Chaos That Could Decide Alaska's SENATE Race

The lieutenant governor and the top elections official, both Republicans, are investigating whether the challenger coordinated with a Democrat to confuse voters.

The Political Blunder That Just Destroyed Mamdani's CAMPAIGN

How a Soccer Tournament Became a SPY Program Bargaining Chip

“You should just pull out every stop right now to make sure that there are no problems,” said Indiana Sen. Todd Young.

The Census Data That's About to DISAPPEAR Under Trump's Orders

New public data for redistricting and other uses may be reduced as Trump officials limit the ways the Census Bureau can protect people's privacy when it releases statistics.

The Secret Deal That Could END a War Trump Just Called Off

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson tells state TV that reports of an agreement were "speculative" and "nothing has been finalised".

The Royal Death That Ends Three Years of SILENCE

Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the king's eldest daughter, had been in a coma since December 2022.

Thailand's Princess Dies After THREE Years in Coma

Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol’s health had worsened since she was hospitalised in December 2022 with heart problems that left her gravely ill The eldest child of Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn has died aged 47, the palace has said, after nearly four years in a coma. Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, known in Thailand as Princess Bha, had been in hospital since December 2022 when she became gravely ill after having heart problems while out training her dogs. Continue reading...

The IRAN Deal Trump Just Hinted Could Be Signed This WEEKEND

Live Updates: Trump says "settlement" reached on Iran, signing could be as soon as this weekend  CBS News Live updates: Trump says US ‘ended the war with Iran,’ though Tehran has yet to confirm a deal  CNN What's in the Iran deal Trump says he's ready to sign  Axios Trump’s missile diplomacy strategy backfires  Politico Trump news at a glance: another day, another claim of imminent peace deal with Iran  The Guardian

The DEAL That Could End a War This WEEKEND

President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.

Why Britain's Armed Forces Minister Just WALKED Away

Armed forces minister quits after Healey exit as defence funding row deepens  BBC Two top UK defense officials resign over military spending in fresh blow to Keir Starmer  CNN Healey’s shock resignation over defence plan pushes Starmer to brink  The Guardian UK Defense Secretary’s Ugly Exit Shatters Starmer’s Legacy  Bloomberg.com U.K. Defense Secretary Quits Over Lack of Military Spending  WSJ

The Drone Flights That Just Sent a PRESIDENT to Prison

South Korea's ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol and his former defense minister were sentenced to 30 years in prison Friday in a case alleging Yoon ordered drone flights over Pyongyang in 2024 to heighten tensions with North Korea and justify declaring martial law at home.

China's BIZARRE New Surveillance Strategy Involves Animals You'd Never Suspect

Ministry says on WeChat that animals fitted with sensors by foreign agencies are ‘collecting sensitive marine data’ China’s ministry of state security has claimed that foreign espionage and intelligence agencies are using innovative new methods to monitor the country’s waters, including deploying “spy” animals fitted with sensors. In a post on the Chinese platform WeChat on Friday, the ministry warned that an “invisible secret war” was quietly playing out in the seas around China as foreign agen

The Deal That Could END the Conflict Everyone Thought Was UNSTOPPABLE

Oil prices retreated and stocks rallied after President Trump called off plans for another day of strikes on Iran, saying that a peace deal could be within reach.

The Middle East Deal That Could Change EVERYTHING About Oil Prices

U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened as soon as a deal is signed.

Why Children Are Being Turned Into CRIMINALS at Industrial Scale

Children are being recruited as criminals at an "industrial scale" and the single greatest threat to Europe -- and the rest of the world.

China Just ARRESTED an American Scholar — Here's What They're Claiming

Arrest of Min Zin, who writes about Myanmar and Chinese foreign policy, comes just month after Trump visit to Beijing China has arrested a US scholar who writes about Myanmar and Chinese foreign policy on suspicion of spying. Min Zin was suspected of “engaging in espionage activities that endanger China’s national security,” China’s ministry of foreign affairs spokesperson, Lin Jian, said on Friday. Continue reading...

Why Oil Just Got CHEAPER After a Middle East Breakthrough

West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude fell further on Friday on reports that a potential deal would lift oil sanctions on Iran.

The Outbreak That's Sparking International PROTESTS Right Now

Outbreak responses are still playing catch-up as US works to isolate itself.

Iran Just Walked Back Trump's Peace Deal ANNOUNCEMENT

Live Updates: Iran cautions no "final conclusion" yet on deal to end war after Trump says settlement agreed  CBS News Live updates: Interim US-Iran agreement appears to take shape  CNN US-Iran peace deal remains elusive as choice of US targets draws legal questions | First Thing  The Guardian Iran war live: Trump claims peace deal ‘approved’; Tehran says not so  Al Jazeera Proposed Iran-U.S. deal would reopen Hormuz strait and lift oil sanctions, Iran state media says  CNBC

The Youth Group Behind The Belfast Riots That Nobody Saw COMING

After Elon Musk and Tommy Robinson stoked anger over a horrific knife attack in Belfast, a youth group linked to a global neo-Nazi movement quietly orchestrated anti-immigrant riots.

The Israeli Firm Accused Of TARGETING Scotland's Leader

Accounts linked to tech firm BlackCore are alleged to have carried out 'digital interference operations' against John Swinney.

Why London Just SEIZED A First Lady's Property

Southwark Council in south London takes possession of a property linked to Sierra Leone's Fatima Bio.

Why THOUSANDS Are Now Turning Against Mexico's President in the Streets

Protesters marched toward the historic Azteca Stadium and began throwing cones, rocks and plant pots into the security perimeter as the match kicked off.

The Defence Row That Just Exposed How VULNERABLE the UK Really Is

Ex-Defence Secretary John Healey has said the defence investment plan is "well short of what is required".

How Northern Ireland's Riots Were ORGANIZED — The Digital Trail REVEALED

Northern Ireland has seen three nights of violence after footage of a knife attack on Monday night spread across social media.

The FINAL Text That Could End Decades of Hostility

The SECRET Deal That Could End Decades of HOSTILITY

Both Iran and Pakistan say a deal has never been closer - echoing US President Donald Trump's statement on Thursday.

Why China Just Detained an American Scholar With EXPLOSIVE Connections

China's government said Min Zin, who heads a think tank focused on Myanmar, was detained on suspicion of engaging in "espionage and endangering Chinese national security."

The Police Death That May Connect to Global TERROR

Constable Marc Pinizzotto, 43, was killed while executing search warrants related to a shooting at US consulate Investigators in Canada are probing whether the death of a Toronto police officer, who was killed while executing search warrants related to a shooting at US consulate, is linked a broader series of global terror attacks. Constable Marc Pinizzotto, a 43-year-old member of the emergency task force, was killed on Thursday during a dawn search of an apartment building in the city’s west.

What Israel Just Built That Violates a 30-Year PROMISE

Critics say the move would help the Israeli military protect increased settlement activity near Palestinian population centers in the West Bank.

Why Palestine Activists Just Got JAILED for Factory Raid

The case is believed to be the first time that convictions for criminal damage have been classified as terrorism.

The Secret AGREEMENT That Could Reshape the Middle East Forever

A “memorandum of understanding” between the two sides is under discussion. Both sides are keen to frame it as a victory.

Why Britain's Leader Says He Has a DUTY to Stay Despite the Backlash

Sir Keir Starmer argues he has made "hard-edged" decisions, one day after his defence secretary quit in a row over money.

What America Just Agreed to That Could END a War

As part of the deal, Iran gets rewarded economically if they meet their obligations, a senior administration official said Friday.

The Athletes and Authors Just HONORED by the Crown

Noughts & Crosses author Malorie Blackman and Gruffalo creator Julia Donaldson are made dames, as the rugby lead star is knighted.

Ukraine and Moldova Just Got the GREEN LIGHT They've Waited Years For

EU agrees launch of accession process for Ukraine and Moldova  Al Jazeera E.U. envoys greenlight first phase of membership talks for Ukraine and Moldova  NBC News Outpacing Albania. How Ukraine should meet most critical benchmarks in EU accession negotiations  Європейська правда Zelenskyy calls opening of EU accession talks cluster significant support for Ukraine  Українська правда EU agrees to launch membership talks with Ukraine next week even as war with Russia drags on  AP News

The Country Voting to LOCK Its Borders at a Specific NUMBER

The right-wing Swiss People's Party calls the plan a "sustainability initiative", but opponents say it is a recipe for chaos.

AI Just Created Something That's Now INSIDE Human Bodies

A new vaccine designed by AI is the first to be tested on humans and may protect against a wide range of coronaviruses related to SARS and COVID-19. miodrag ignjatovic/GettyImages Researchers have tested a vaccine designed to protect against a range of coronaviruses. This new vaccine was the first designed by AI to be tested on humans. The pEVAC-PS vaccine could enable protection against future mutations. The use of AI also enables the development of new vaccines much faster. However, more r

The Celestial Show Coming to EIGHT States Tonight

Viewers in some states along the Canadian border might catch the northern lights, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

The Technology That Could SAVE Millions of Male Chicks

Most people don't know about the hundreds of millions of male chicks killed in U.S. egg production every year. But now those killings are completely unnecessary.

The Scientific Method That Could Let You REVERSE Your Biological Age

Earlier this week, Life Biosciences, a biotech company focused on reversing age-related diseases, announced that it had dosed its first volunteer. A person with glaucoma has had an experimental treatment injected straight into their eyeball. The idea is to try to treat the disease—which can cause vision loss—by regenerating healthy nerves in the eye. But…

The Hidden Sense Inside You That Science Is Just Beginning to UNDERSTAND

MIT Technology Review Explains: Let our writers untangle the complex, messy world of science and technology to help you understand what’s coming next. You can read more from the series here. Your brain lives in the dark space of your skull. Yet it knows when the wind lifts the hairs on your skin, when your heart is…

Meet the Crew Taking Humans Back to the MOON in 2028

The baton has been passed. Nearly two weeks after the catastrophic explosion of Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket, NASA is moving full force into the next phase of its race to the moon, announcing the Artemis III crew and outlining mission goals. Next year, NASA astronauts Randy Bresnik, Andre Douglas, and Frank Rubio, and the European Space Agency’s Luca Parmitano, will spend two weeks in orbit testing maneuverability and compatibility between the space capsule and two landers to help ready Artemi

Scientists Claim They Can 'REPROGRAM' Your Aging Body

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Why “reprogramming” is the buzziest approach to reversing aging right now Earlier this week, Life Biosciences, a biotech company focused on reversing age-related diseases, announced that it had dosed its first…

Alaska's Glaciers Are Doing Something Scientists Never PREDICTED

Alaska’s glaciers are proving to be highly sensitive to warming temperatures. Using radar satellites to monitor more than 3,000 glaciers, researchers found that every 1°C (1.8°F) increase in average summer temperature extends glacier melting by about three weeks. The study also revealed that intense heat waves can strip away up to 28% more protective snow cover, exposing ice much earlier than normal and accelerating ice loss.

The Sky Show Coming To 10 States That You Can't MISS

Geomagnetic storms predicted for this weekend could bring the northern lights to the U.S.

The MICROSCOPIC Holes That Could Save A Billion Lives

A new nature-inspired membrane uses perfectly uniform one-nanometer pores to filter molecules with remarkable precision. The technology could transform industries such as pharmaceuticals and textiles by reducing energy consumption, improving water reuse, and delivering separation performance far beyond current filters.

The ELUSIVE Deep-Sea Creature Finally Caught on Camera

Scientists have captured and confirmed footage of the goblin shark, a rare deep-sea shark species, in the wild for the first time, according to a new study.

What the Government WON'T Tell You About Your Daily Drink

New research found that health risks accelerate after 1 drink per day. Oleg Breslavtsev/Getty Images New research suggests alcohol-related health risks may begin at lower levels of drinking than previously thought. Researchers found no clear health benefit from even moderate alcohol consumption and concluded that both men and women should limit intake to no more than 1 drink per day. The findings add to growing evidence that any amount of drinking may carry long-term health risks. A major ne

The PILL That Could Replace Your Weight Loss Injections

AstraZeneca’s new oral GLP-1 pill showed promising results for weight loss and blood sugar in a phase 2 trial. Guido Mieth/Getty Images A new GLP-1 oral medication from AstraZeneca, known as elecoglipron, lowered blood sugar levels and led to 10.5% weight loss in a phase 2b clinical trial. Experts say GLP-1 drugs in tablet form may encourage more people to take these medications to help treat type 2 diabetes and obesity. When using any GLP-1 medication, it’s still important to maintain a hea

Why DEADLY Diseases Thought Extinct Are SUDDENLY Back

Doctors say a rise in infectious disease rates in the U.S. is largely due to declining vaccination rates. Luis Velasco/Getty Images Doctors are reporting increases in infectious diseases, including measles, whooping cough, rotavirus, and others, especially in children. Experts say the primary reason for the rise of these illnesses is the increasing number of adults and children who are not vaccinated. They say it’s important for medical professionals to educate their patients about the safet

The Sunscreen Ingredient Americans Were BANNED From Using for Years

Bemotrizinol (PARSOL Shield), an advanced sunscreen filter that has long been used in Europe and Asia, has been approved for use in the U.S. by the FDA. Image Credit: Photo by LumiNola/Getty Images The FDA has approved bemotrizinol (PARSOL Shield). This is the first new sunscreen ingredient approved in over 20 years, offering superior UVA and UVB protection. Consumers in the United States can expect new products featuring PARSOL Shield by the end of 2026, with broader availability to follow.

The 'Youth Serum' Injections That Wealthy People Are WASTING Money On

Influencers tout peptide injections for fitness and longevity, but experts warn of health and safety risks. Mariya Borisova/Getty Images Injectable “wellness” peptides have become wildly popular among health and wellness enthusiasts, despite lacking credible evidence for their safety and effectiveness. Social media influencers and biohackers tout wellness peptides as a “fountain of youth” to achieve longevity and fitness gains. Experts in the medical community have raised alarms about the sa

The Surprising Foods That Could SAVE Your Heart

Research shows that certain fruits and vegetables may be higher in flavanols, which improve heart health. Image Credit: Alex_Schmidt/Getty Images A recent study has found that most people are not getting enough flavanols in their diet.  Flavanols are naturally occurring compounds that are found in various foods and drinks, including fruits and vegetables.  Research has found that eating around 500 mg of flavanols per day can reduce your risk of death from cardiovascular disease. Not all frui

The MINIMAL Exercise That Could Add Years to Your Life

Researchers say that 90–120 minutes of strength training per week can help reduce the risk of early death. Image Credit: People Images/Getty Images A new study found that 90–120 minutes of strength training each week could help promote longevity. Around 1.5 to 2 hours of weekly strength training lowered the risk of death from cardiovascular and neurological diseases, and death from any cause.  The findings add to the known health benefits of strength training, including bone health, improv

Why Students Are DRAINING Their Savings on Something Free Elsewhere

People tell BBC Your Voice the rising cost of private dentistry is putting them in a difficult position.

Why Shaq Just Revealed His BIGGEST Health Secret

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 12: Shaquille O’Neal attends the 2026 Disney Upfront at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on May 12, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by John Nacion/FilmMagic) Shaquille O’Neal is taking Zepbound to help manage his weight and reduce obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) symptoms. Zepbound is FDA approved for moderate to severe OSA in adults living with obesity. Excess weight, especially around the neck, can worsen OSA symptoms by narrowing the airway and increasing the risk of

The Weight-Loss Drug Secret That Could SAVE Your Life

New research suggests that GLP-1 drugs could serve as an effective strategy for breast cancer prevention. ruizluquepaz/Getty Images A new study found that females using GLP-1 drugs had about a 30% lower risk of developing breast cancer. The effect may be related to the metabolic improvements associated with this class of medications. More research is needed before GLP-1 drugs can be recommended for breast cancer prevention. Experts say that regular screening and a healthy lifestyle remain im

The 20 Ways Your Drink Is DESTROYING You

Research shows that any amount of drinking can increase your health risks. Image Credit: Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images A recent study found an association between alcohol consumption and 20 different health outcomes.  The findings show that any amount of alcohol may increase the risk for various cancers.  The researchers noted that the effects of alcohol can vary based on factors like sex, age, drinking patterns, and other behavioral risk factors.  The study found that there is no

The Breakfast Food That Could END Three Deadly Diseases

Research shows that eating more avocado can reduce your risk of diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. Image Credit: Anjelika Gretskaia/Getty Images Research suggests that females who eat 30–38 grams of avocado per day may have a lower risk of diabetes.  A recent study also found that eating one avocado and 1 cup of mango each day may help lower blood pressure in people with prediabetes.  A new study found that eating fresh avocado each day may help improve your body’s blood sugar response, lo

The Depression Treatment the FDA Just Approved That Requires NO Pills

Would you zap your brain to treat depression? In December, the Food and Drug Administration cleared a device that uses mild electrical currents to stimulate the brain, marking a shift in how the condition could be treated. Known as transcranial direct-current stimulation, or tDCS, the technology is designed for at-home use, potentially offering a more accessible alternative to traditional therapies, according to The New York Times. The approval applies to a headset made by Swedish company Flow N

The One-Week Plan That Could TRANSFORM Your Skin

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The Hidden Reason Your Drink Makes You CRAVE the Worst Foods

New research found that more unhealthy, savory foods were consumed on drinking days versus non-drinking days. Jovana Milanko/Stocksy Drinking alcohol may lead to increased consumption of ultra-processed savory foods. Researchers found that alcohol can amplify the FGF21 hormone, which can cause cravings for protein and savory foods. Natural cravings for protein may be disrupted due to the widespread availability of ultra-processed foods that taste savory but lack protein. Drinking alcohol ma

Why Your Mental Health Problems Aren't Actually YOURS

On April 15, we should have marked Polina’s 23rd birthday. But her 18th birthday was the last one we celebrated together. In September 2021, after years of struggling with her mental health, my niece died tragically. No family emerges unchanged from a loss like that. Nearly five years later, ours is still grieving. But grief can also become action. Shortly after Po’s death, we founded The Polina Fund, through which our family and community work to support young women facing mental health and sub

The Ancient Practice That STOPS Gum Disease In Its Tracks

A low-calorie fasting-style diet significantly reduced inflammation linked to gum disease in a small clinical study. The findings suggest that what people eat may influence gum health almost as much as what they do with a toothbrush.

The Frozen Pizza in Your Freezer That Could Contain METAL Fragments

If you’re a pizza lover, you’ll want to be aware of a recent recall the US Food and Drug Administration has announced. The recall involves over 160,000 pounds of a popular frozen pizza product sold at major retailers in more than 20 states. The reason for the recall? Potential metal contamination. Here’s what you need to know. What product is being recalled? The recall covers one product, Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers, which are manufactured by Rich Products Corp of Buffalo, New York. Full de

How Influencers Are Profiting From Men's DEEPEST Insecurity

“Spermmaxxing” is the newest social media trend. Why are younger males so concerned with fertility? Image Credit: Irina Shatilova/Getty Images “Spermmaxxing” is one of the most recent social media “maxxing” trends.  In this trend, men seek to increase their fertility through lifestyle changes and other approaches, such as eating raw garlic. “Maxxing” refers to maximizing almost anything and has become part of the broader trend in online culture. Social media is filled with trends that promis

The Disease Spreading So Fast Scientists Can't Keep UP

Trials are beginning on several drugs that have shown promise in preliminary studies against the virus that is causing the current outbreak.

The Preventable TRAGEDY Still Killing Mothers Every Day

A newly published series of reports calls attention to a dire situation facing millions of women after childbirth — and the solutions that can prevent death from postpartum hemorrhage.

The Pregnancy Trend That's Making Health Experts PANIC

Pregnant women are drinking more, according to a newly published report from the CDC.  The data sheds new light on one more aspect of public health in the U.S. that appears to be trending in the wrong direction, leaving serious developmental problems in its wake. Since 2020, more people say they are drinking while pregnant – a shift that coincided with a rise in pandemic drinking broadly, but one that appears to be lingering. The study, first reported by STAT, showed that 15.2% of pregnant women

Shakira Danced While PROTESTS Erupted at the World Cup Opening

There was a star-studded opening ceremony, and some sporadic clashes between police and protesters around the Azteca stadium.

The Billionaire Owner With a SURVEILLANCE Secret New Yorkers Should Know

Mr. Dolan, the owner of the New York Knicks, began a public feud with Mayor Zohran Mamdani with his team on the verge of an N.B.A. title.

The Dodgers Doctor MLB Wants to INTERROGATE

The inquiry comes after a report that Dr. Neal ElAttrache, the physician for the team, supported the U.F.C. star Conor McGregor in using performance-enhancing drugs while recovering from an injury.

CHAOS Erupts Outside World Cup Stadium — Opening Game Descends Into VIOLENCE

Chaos at World Cup opening game as violent clashes erupt outside stadium  Daily Express Why Mexico’s President Will Not Attend the World Cup Opening Match  The New York Times Petrol bombs and bricks hurled at Mexican police during pre-match unrest at Azteca  The Guardian World Cup celebrations clash with social tensions in Mexico  PBS Anti-government protesters clash with riot police outside World Cup opener while Shakira performs inside  Fox News

The Hidden DANGERS Awaiting World Cup Fans

The FIFA World Cup is expected to draw millions of fans to cities across North America, potentially increasing the risk of respiratory illnesses. Image credit: Photo by wakila/GettyImages Public health experts are concerned that the 2026 FIFA World Cup may test the public health playbook.  The risk of other respiratory illnesses spreading during the games is possible, as is heat-related illness. Ebola and measles are unlikely to spread amongst World Cup spectators despite current outbreaks. 

How to Watch F1's Barcelona Race ONLINE for Free

After a thrilling start of the F1 season in Monaco, Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Team Mercedes won yet another race (his fifth of the season) gaining 156 points after 78 laps. Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton came in second and Red Bull Racing’s Isack Hadjar rounding out the podium. However, the season is seven rounds in, as […]

Why the Rays' Bullpen Is Suddenly DOMINATING

The Tampa Bay Rays' Bryan Baker is a first-time closer who was acquired from the Baltimore Orioles for a draft pick at the 2025 trade deadline.

The Trainer Behind Racing's Most STUNNING Wins This Year

After becoming the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby, Cherie Devaux followed with a win in the Belmont Stakes and is now in the sports spotlight.

Why Americans Have NO IDEA There's a World Cup Happening

With the World Cup under way, how excited are people across the United States - and do they even know it's on?

The Two MLB Players About to Make HISTORY Tonight

Find out which two young boppers have the best betting odds and the highest likelihood of hitting a home run tonight on MLB’s 15-game slate.

The Match That Could Make or BREAK America's World Cup Dreams

Friday's game, the first of three group stage matches for the U.S., has been eight years in the making as a generation of players has reached their prime just in time for a World Cup on home soil.

Why Foreign Influencers Now Need PERMISSION to Cover the World Cup

FIFA announced agreements with platforms such as TikTok and YouTube that include the participation of dozens of international influencers to generate content in the three host countries.

Why the Blue Jays' Former Star Just WALKED AWAY Forever

The Toronto Blue Jays received news that a former All-Star talent made a midseason retirement decision at age 28.

AI Predicts World Cup Winner—And It's NEVER Won Before

Some 2026 World Cup predictions from AI models are going against tradition to pick the underdogs. Here’s why.

The Mystery Behind Giant Soccer Balls INVADING New York

From joining a stranger to cheer on a team to sharing a bench when admiring a painting, there are few things that bring people together quite like art and sports. Now, as the World Cup begins, both forces are coming together in a public sculpture installation across New York and New Jersey. Bassim al Shaker sculpture at Exchange Place [Photo: courtesy ARTS 14C] Titled The Art of The Game, the exhibition consists of sculptures by 23 internationally renowned artists like Futura 2000, Hank Willi

Why Two Championship Teams Are Suddenly in CRISIS Mode

The Green Bay Packers couldn't finish games in 2025, much like the San Antonio Spurs now.

The Braves Catcher Who Got CUT and Immediately REUNITED Elsewhere

The Atlanta Braves saw a veteran catcher cut ties with the organization right after they brought in a replacement for the roster.

The TECHNOLOGY That's Making Referees Obsolete

This World Cup, refs will use digital twins of each player to view plays from every angle.

Why MILLIONS Are About to Watch a Country's TRANSFORMATION

The World Cup is drawing attention to soccer's growing popularity in Canada. Soccer has surpassed hockey and all other sports in youth participation, according to a recent report by Jumpstart, a Canadian charity. Canada coach Jesse Marsch said Thursday he has "felt a real momentum behind this team and behind this moment."

What The Athletics Are Doing In The DESERT That Changes Baseball Forever

The Athletics, who currently play in Sacramento before moving to Las Vegas are playing six games in their future home city this week and the offense is whopping.

The World Cup Team About To Play In A Country It's AT WAR With

Belligerent backdrop to tournament tests Fifa’s ‘football unites the world’ slogan Iran will present a major challenge to Fifa’s “football unites the world” slogan on Monday by becoming the first country in World Cup history to compete on the soil of a host nation with which it is at war. The national team’s opening match against New Zealand in Los Angeles will kick off amid continuing hostilities between Iran and the US that have intensified in recent days, as a fragile ceasefire has failed to

Why This Media Company Is Betting EVERYTHING on Women's Sports

Sports anchor Elle Duncan was working for ESPN a few years ago when she heard then-college basketball star Aliyah Boston say that ESPN’s investment in women’s sports over 30-plus years has been transformative for female athletes, but not transformative enough. Boston wasn’t faulting ESPN; her point was that women’s teams and leagues need to be […]

Why Scotland's Star Midfielder Almost MISSED Training Today

Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay takes part in training on the eve of the World Cup opener against Haiti, having missed out the previous day because of an upset stomach.

How Trump Just HIJACKED the World's Biggest Sporting Event

A decade of diplomatic maneuvering, global intrigue and trilateral deal-making — and how it all ended up in one president’s hands.

Why a World Cup Star Was DENIED Entry to His Own Match

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss his nation's first World Cup game in Toronto against Panama, after being denied entry to Canada.

Major League Volleyball Just Hit Numbers That SHOCKED Everyone

Major League Volleyball posts record year-three numbers as the league expands with a new Los Angeles team led by former Olympian and pro player Alisha Childress.

What WWE Has Planned for CM Punk's EXPLOSIVE Return

WWE star CM Punk has been off TV since WrestleMania and could be slated for a move to SmackDown for a blockbuster feud.

The GLOBAL Spectacle That Just Kicked Off on North American Soil

The opening games in Toronto and Los Angeles on Friday include star-studded performances.

What She KNEW About the Women's Team Ban But Never Said

Brady's lawyers said she had "no knowledge" of the allegations made against long-time business partner David Sullivan.

Why America Is About to Go CRAZY for a Single GOAL

The BBC spoke to US fans at the Fifa Fan Festival in Los Angeles ahead of the team's match against Paraguay.

Why Canada Just BLOCKED a Famous Athlete From Entering the Country

Partey faces rape charges in the U.K. but has not yet stood trial.

Why Ariana Grande Is FURIOUS at the White House Right Now

Ariana Grande has blasted the White House for using a version of her 2024 song “Bye” in a TikTok post that depicted ICE agents arresting and handcuffing people. Grande commented on the TikTok post from earlier this week, telling the administration to cease using her songs. “Please do not ever use my music in relation […]

Universal Parks' Strategic Move as SUCCESS Continues

Universal Destinations & Experiences (UDX) has appointed Donna Mirus Bates as global franchise strategy officer, overseeing UDX franchise management and strategic partnerships Bates will report to Vince Klaseus, president of UDX franchise, products and partnerships. In her newly created role, Bates will lead global franchise strategy across UDX’s portfolio of intellectual properties, help shape long-term […]

The Martial Arts Film Where BAD Dubbing Doesn't Matter

A quartet of screenwriters is credited in Kenji Tanigaki’s “The Furious,” but just a single action choreographer: If you’ve ever doubted the adage that two heads (or indeed four) are better than one, here’s your validation. No one could accuse those scribes of working overtime in devising the barely-there plot and barely-care dialogue for this […]

Emmy Voting Just OPENED and the Race Is Wide Open

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual […]

Why 'Every Year After' ISN'T Actually a Love Triangle

SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from “Every Year After,” now streaming on Prime Video. Showunner Amy B. Harris had three specific plot points in mind when she set out to adapt Carley Fortune’s YA romance novel “Every Summer After” for Amazon Prime Video, now titled “Every Year After.” “The pilot ending with ‘You came […]

Andy Cohen Reveals the INTIMATE Secret Behind Bravo's Success

Andy Cohen hosts Bravo’s five-nights-a-week late-night talk show, “Watch What Happens Live,” and a four-day-a-week show on Radio Andy, his SiriusXM channel. He’s an executive producer of the “Real Housewives” franchise, which celebrated its 20th anniversary in March — an achievement that Bravo continues to tout, assembling 60ish Housewives for “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: […]

Why Ariana Grande Is FURIOUS at the White House

Grande reportedly commented on a post from the White House’s TikTok page that used her song, “Bye.”

Emmy Voting Just Opened—The Numbers Are SHOCKING

Greetings from Variety Awards Headquarters! Today is June 11, 2026, which means nominations-round voting begins TODAY; it’s then 11 days until nominations-round voting ends on June 22 at 10 p.m.; and 27 days until Emmy nominations are announced on July 8. And looking far ahead, it’s 95 days until the 78th Emmy Awards on Sept. 14 on NBC. It all comes down to this! You’ve seen the shows (hopefully!), you’ve […]

The Documentary That Will Reveal Tribeca's DARKEST Secrets

Tribeca Studios will look back at the history of the film festival with a new documentary, “Tribeca 25,” from “Valentino: The Last Emperor” and “Studio 54” director Matt Tyrnauer. The film will cover the festival’s first 25 years, which include its dramatic founding in the wake of 9/11 by Robert De Niro and Academy Award-nominated […]

Samantha Fish Reveals Her ULTIMATE Live Album Picks

Blues guitarist Samantha Fish on covering the MC5, working with the McCrary Sisters and recording her very first live album, the new 'Paper Doll Live,' in Knoxville, TN.

Why 'Home Improvement' Will NEVER Return

Sorry, “Home Improvement” fans. A reboot of the massively popular sitcom — which ran from 1991 for eight seasons and starred Tim Allen as a goofy, fun loving dad to three sons — is not coming out of the tool shed. Sources tell Variety there have been discussions over the years to get the Taylor […]

'Adults' Prequel Episode Debuts on Hulu Before Season 2

The ensemble comedy “Adults” will return for Season 2 in August, but FX is tiding fans over with a standalone prequel episode debuting on July 31. The episode, which introduces the central friend group and reveals Paul Baker’s (Jack Innanen) origin story, was screened as a surprise on Thursday night at the Tribeca Festival in […]

The Music Biopic That's About to SHATTER Bohemian Rhapsody's Untouchable Record

The Michael Jackson biopic "Michael "has crossed the $900 million mark at the worldwide box office, putting the music biopic record set by "Bohemian Rhapsody" in 2018 within striking distance.

The 1973 Rock Song Becoming a DYSTOPIAN Sci-Fi Film — Here's Who's Directing

Emerson, Lake & Palmer’s epic prog anthem “Karn Evil 9” has inspired a new sci-fi dystopian film, which is now in development after landing a screenwriter and director. Isaac Ezban (“The Incident,” “Párvulos”) is set to direct the film from a script by Tim Hedrick (“Avatar: The Last Airbender”). Per the official synopsis, “When Zak, […]

Patrick Walker Leads Psychological Drama 'Crowbar' — Cast Just Announced

The upcoming psychological drama “Crowbar” has set its cast. Patrick Walker (“Lessons in Chemistry”), John Pyper-Ferguson (“Suits”) and Emma Kenney (“Shameless”) are set to star in Jordan Tortorello’s “Crowbar.” Rafael Cebrián (“Narcos”), Josh Sussman (“Glee”), Briana Price (“Divorced Sistas”), Briana Cuoco, Toby Hemingway and Mikayla Lashae Bartholomew also star in the film. Per the press […]

Why Ariana Grande Just BANNED the White House From Her Music

Grande called a White House video using her song Bye "heinous nonsense", joining multiple artists demanding Trump's team not use their music.

The Emmy Mistake That Just Cost Jon Hamm His NOMINATION

Jon Hamm has been disqualified from the Emmy guest drama actor race for his work in the Apple TV drama “The Morning Show,” Variety has confirmed. Due to a clerical error by the studio, Hamm was submitted in the guest actor in a drama series category for his performance as Paul Marks in the show’s […]

How K-Drama Is Rewriting Its Global PLAYBOOK

When “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier” screened at Series Mania in Lille this March, Sebastian Kim was watching the audience as much as the screen. The series had been viewed internally at Korean media giant CJ ENM as a gamble. “We viewed it as a bold and somewhat risky project, as it incorporates comedic elements […]

Olivia Rodrigo Just ABANDONED Her Signature Sound for Something Unexpected

The third time’s the third charm for Olivia Rodrigo, who is beginning to look like she might be constutionally incapable of not turning in one of the year’s most diverting albums, in any given try. Not many artists have started off with as smashing a three-peat as Rodrigo and her producer/co-writer partner Dan Nigro, who’ve […]

Sony Just Crowned the FUTURE of Filmmaking

The Sony Future Filmmaker Awards, which aim to highlight outstanding original talents and help their film careers, have revealed the 2026 winners for their fourth annual edition. Jack Hughes won the Fiction category with his film “Deadheading,” while Christine Seow and “Two Travelling Aunties” took home the prize for Non-Fiction. Additionally, Michelle Brøndum and Ida […]

BIGBANG Just Announced a Tour That Will Break RECORDS

BIGBANG are back baby — and they are going big. Their tour ends a nine-year absence from the global stage and arrives on the group's 20th anniversary year.

What Made TAYLOR SWIFT Break Down in Front of Everyone

Taylor Swift gave an epic 21-minute acceptance speech at the Songwriters Hall of Fame 2026 induction ceremony, which took place at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on Thursday night. Before her acceptance speech, which occurred just past midnight, Sombr paid tribute to Swift with a performance of her songs “Cardigan” and “Dear […]

The Revenge Drama That's About to Drop on STREAMING

Sanjay Kapoor, Shaheer and Mouni Roy headline “Ab Hoga Hisaab,” a revenge drama series produced by Arré Studio that will stream free exclusively on India’s Amazon MX Player from June 18. The show also marks the streaming debut of actor Avinash Mishra. Set in Punjab, the series centres on two brothers – Bobby and Bunty […]

How a Romanian Festival Stayed SUBVERSIVE for 25 Years

With memories of Cristian Mungiu’s second Palme d’Or, for the Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve-starring “Fjord,” still fresh just weeks after the director’s latest Cannes triumph, you’d be hard-pressed to recall a time when Romanian filmmakers weren’t feted on world cinema’s biggest stages. Unless, that is, you asked the organizers of the Transilvania Intl. Film […]

How Romania's Boldest Film Festival Is Charting a REBELLIOUS New Direction

A picture-perfect wedding goes horribly awry when the groom’s mistress crashes the festivities, sending the bride-to-be into a tailspin — and toward her ultimate redemption — in “3 Days in September,” the latest from veteran Romanian director and producer Tudor Giurgiu (“Freedom”).  The film, which opens the 25th Transilvania Intl. Film Festival, stars Andreea Vasile as Bianca, […]

Why Romania Is Desperately Trying to Win Back HOLLYWOOD

After pressing pause on its cash rebate program due to outstanding debts and suffering through a prolonged production drought, Romania is finally coming in from the cold, with a revamped incentive scheme that is bolstering the hopes of the domestic industry heading into the Transilvania Intl. Film Festival and bringing foreign productions back to the […]

Charades, Diaphana Board 'The Little Run,' Julien Bisaro Follow-Up

“The Little Run” (“La Petite Cavale”), Julien Bisaro and Claire Paoletti’s follow-up to “Shooom’s Odyssey” and one of France’s most-awaited of upcoming animated features, has been boarded by Charades and Diaphana Distribution.  A renowned director-driven sales banner intent on bringing new voices to the world such as Gints Zilbalodis’ Oscar winner “Flow,” Charades is handling international […]

The BIZARRE Reason Trudeau Allegedly Bought a $3.1M Mansion

Former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau is reportedly taking a big step in his romance with singer Katy Perry after sources claimed that he hopes she will move into his new $3.1 million Montreal home at least “part” of the year.

The Artist Whose Paintings Made the World See DIFFERENTLY Just Died

David Hockney, the painter widely regarded to be one of the most influential contemporary British artists of the 20th and 21st centuries, has died. He was 88. The news was announced by Hockney’s publicist to the BBC. “The celebrated British artist David Hockney, one of the most important figures in contemporary art in both the […]

The Hollywood Legend Who Just Promised to Change EVERYTHING at Shanghai Film Festival

Tony Leung Chiu-wai opened the international jury press conference for the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival’s main competition promising to approach the Golden Goblet selection with an open mind – and, where needed, to argue his case. “Even though the awards process is a team effort, I will do my best to convince them,” said […]

The Artist Who Made Us SEE Again Just Left Us FOREVER

His colorful figurative paintings were both conservative and iconoclastic, defying the dominant abstract schools of the mid-20th century.

The Police Drama Returning to Expose the CRACKS Within the Force

“The Uniform” will return for a second season.  Currently showcased at Monte Carlo TV Festival, the show premiered its first season on DRTV in 2026. Following a deal with Fremantle, it is now set to launch on BBC iPlayer and BBC Four in the U.K. Set within a fiercely competitive police academy in Denmark, “The Uniform” […]

Why the Heaven's Gate Cult Story Matters MORE Than Ever Right Now

When director Michael Gallagher was eight years old, 39 people died in his neighborhood in San Diego, California. They were the victims of the infamous Heaven’s Gate cult, who died in a coordinated mass suicide timed with the approach of the Comet Hale-Bopp in March of 1997. That event would leave an indelible mark on […]

The New Jersey Monument That CAPTURES Springsteen's Soul

From the wood boardwalk that leads to its front doors to the weathered steel of its facade to the rough-hewn timber beams inside, there’s an unmistakable postindustrial feel to the new Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music. Opening to the public on June 13, the center is a space built to house Springsteen’s archives and exhibitions on his life and music, but also to tell the broader story of American music. It’s also a tribute to the working-class American environment so central to Springs

Why Taylor Swift Couldn't Stop CRYING on Stage Last Night

The singer thanks her family as she becomes the youngest woman to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Why Real Alien Disclosure Will Be NOTHING Like the Movies

Previous landmark scientific discoveries like the Higgs boson provide a better template for what it will take to confirm whether aliens have made contact with Earth.

Why Hollywood's Elite Are Gathering in Monte-Carlo This Week

The Monte-Carlo Television Festival, which kicks off Friday, will feature a starry lineup of speakers for its industry segment, the Business Forum, that includes actors Lesley Manville, Aldis Hodge and Kevin McKidd. Headline sessions include “Filmmakers & Friends: Finding Truth & Being Authentic to Their Story,” a conversation with executive producer and actor Aldis Hodge […]

The Sequel Fans Demanded Is Finally HAPPENING After November

Indian actor-politician Pawan Kalyan’s “They Call Him OG 2” is officially happening. Pawan Kalyan Creative Works confirmed to Variety that the the sequel is in active development, with the shoot expected to commence after November this year. Discussions will begin as soon as director Sujeeth returns from abroad. The production house addressed the timeline directly […]

The Brutal Lyrics That Reveal What Olivia Rodrigo REALLY Thinks About Love

Olivia Rodrigo’s third album, “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,” is finally here — and with it comes a raft of new lyrics to quote, analyze and obsess over. As the title suggests, “You Seem Pretty Sad” takes listeners through the lifespan of a relationship, from giddy beginnings full of butterflies […]

How The Weeknd Sold 3 MILLION Tickets in Just Six Months

As the Weeknd kicked off the 2026 Europe and U.K. leg of his years-long “After Hours Til Dawn” stadium tour with a sold-out performance at Etihad Stadium in Manchester on Thursday night, he celebrated several milstones. The tour surpassed $1 billion in global gross last year following the addition of 2026 dates across Europe, the […]

How Paul McCartney Just DOUBLED His Chart Dominance

Paul McCartney's The Boys of Dungeon Lane becomes his second No. 1 as a soloist on both the Official Albums Sales and Official Vinyl Albums charts.

Netflix Just Made a MASSIVE Bet on This Family's Secrets

“House of Guinness,” Netflix’s boozy period drama based on the famed Irish brewing family, is coming back for another round. Variety understands that a second season of the show, created by Stephen Knight, has now been greenlit by the streamer, with production due to kick off in early 2027. Netflix declined to comment. Set in […]

Why an Oscar Winner Once Thought TV Would DESTROY Her Career

This interview is part of Variety and CNN’s Actors on Actors series. Watch the full video interview now at CNN.com/Watch (or on the CNN app) and on Variety’s YouTube channel starting at 11:59 pm ET. Noah Wyle and Sally Field first worked together on “ER,” when Wyle was among that show’s breakout stars and Field was already an established […]

Spielberg Just Compared Her to The BEATLES — And He's Not Wrong

As we say every year, the annual Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony is a combination of an awards show and a family reunion — an annual gathering of superstars virtually everyone recognizes, iconic behind-the-scenes songwriters that a few people recognize, and top executives from the music industry who hardly any normal person recognizes. And every […]

The Candy Crush Champion Who Just Won EVERYTHING

The “Candy Crush All Stars” competition has named Luana from Bahia, Brazil as its 2026 champion. After weeks of remote competition among millions of “Candy Crush” players across 25 countries, art student Luana secured a spot in the Live Final. Last week, she came out victorious in the closing game of the tournament’s biggest-ever Live […]

The Netflix Hit Spain Is Remaking Into Something BIGGER

Netflix mega-hit “The Platform” and “Rosa’s Wedding,” from top Spanish auteur Iciar Bollaín will be pitched June 21 at the Shanghai Film & TV Market during an event focused on one of the key growth axes in cutting-edge movie dealing: Remake rights. Latido Films will present “The Platform” and Cinema Republic “Rosa’s Wedding.” They will […]

The Last Of Us Just Cast Someone Who DOESN'T Exist In The Game

The Last of Us season 3 will make a big game change by adding a new, well-known actor to the cast.

The Superstar Who Just BLOCKED Michael Jackson From History

Several singles from names like Drake, Bruno Mars and even Rob Base, have all kept Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" from hitting No. 1 on one Billboard chart.

What BTS Did To Las Vegas That's Worth $340 MILLION

BTS's Las Vegas takeover — ARIRANG concert and THE CITY project — gave the city a massive economic boose, generating an estimated $340 Million USD, according to LVCVA.

The Artist Who Changed EVERYTHING About Modern Art Just Left Us at 88

Hockney, one of the UK's most important and influential artists, has died at the age of 88.

CBS News Makes MAJOR Hire for Global Affairs Coverage

Trevor Phillips, a longtime British writer and anchor and former U.K. politician, has been named senior global affairs correspondent at CBS News, where Bari Weiss, the unit’s editor in chief, has articulated an interest in focusing on provocative voices and thinkers, potentially over traditional newsgathering. Phillips most recently hosted Sky News’ flagship program “Sunday Morning […]

The Horror Comedy That Just Landed SNL and Dead Meat STARS

The upcoming horror comedy film “Best Friends Forever” has added some fresh blood to its cast. The new names include Aristotle Athari (“Saturday Night Live”), Ally Maki (“Toy Story 4”), Zac Oyama (“Game Changer”), influencer Lynley Eilers and “Dead Meat” hosts James A. Janisse and Chelsea Rebecca. These actors join a previously announced cast which includes […]

The Film About DISCLOSURE That Just Broke Opening Night Records

Director Steven Spielberg is back at the box office with an original alien thriller, “Disclosure Day.” It has made $6.5 million at the box office in Thursday previews. The Universal film is expected to open with $35 million at the box office this weekend and comes with a $115 million budget, plus $80 million in […]

Why an Opera Company Is Demanding $17 MILLION From a National Icon

The Washington National Opera, which left the center amid the Trump administration’s takeover, says its efforts to retrieve its endowment and other assets have been blocked.

What Olivia Rodrigo's New Album Reveals About Her SECRET Life

After an extensive rollout, pop punk princess Olivia Rodrigo’s third studio album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, is finally here.

The Cannes Film That Just Sold Everywhere Except ONE Place

Asghar Farhadi’s star-studded drama “Parallel Tales” has secured a raft of international sales following its world premiere in competition at the Cannes Film Festival, underscoring strong global demand for the latest feature from the two-time Oscar-winning filmmaker. The drama, which marks the acclaimed Iranian director’s return to a contemporary Paris setting, boasts a glamorous French […]

The Forbidden Romance That Just Got an American RELEASE

Italian writer-turned-director Ludovica Rampoldi’s clandestine romance “A Brief Affair” — which features a stellar local cast including Pilar Fogliati (“Madly”), Adriano Giannini (“Supersex”) and Valeria Golino (“The Morning Show”) — has scored a North American distribution deal with Philadelphia–based indie outfit Breaking Glass Pictures. Breaking Glass, which is run by industry veterans Richard Wolff and Richard […]

What Taylor Swift Just Became the YOUNGEST Woman Ever to Achieve

Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night at age 36. “It was instinctual. No one taught me how to do it,” she said of songwriting through a raspy voice she attributed to screaming along to the night’s performances and Wednesday night’s historic NBA game between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. She told the room about her family uprooting their lives to move her from Pennsylvania to Nashville, Tennessee, as a tween. “I will

Why Alec Baldwin Says Playing Trump Requires Being 'MEAN and Nasty'

Dana Carvey is no stranger to meeting the men he has lampooned on “SNL” and in his stand-up act, but so far, he’s just missed running into Joe Biden. It turns out the 46th president is a frequent visitor to Carvey’s hometown in the Santa Ynez Valley. “Hunter Biden lives around the corner, so he’s […]

The Shows Competing for Television's Most PRESTIGIOUS International Prize

Spy thriller “Ponies,” starring Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson, and “The Other Bennet Sister,” starring Ella Bruccoleri and Richard E. Grant, are among the drama series and TV movies competing for the Golden Nymph Award at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival, which starts Friday. The jury is chaired by British actress Lesley Manville, who serves […]

What David Beckham REALLY Thinks About a Spice Girls Reunion

During one of David Beckham’s first trips to America in the 1990s, he took a stroll down Hollywood Boulevard and marveled at all the stars lining the sidewalks. For a working-class bloke from the East End of London, being immortalized in such a fashion seemed like a pipe dream. But Beckham has never been one […]

The ONE Thing About David Hockney That Never CHANGED

The painter David Hockney’s clothes roared with mirth and maximalism.

The Painter Whose FINAL Works Are Worth Millions — Gone at 88

Hockney's “Portrait of an Artist (Pool With Two Figures)” broke the record for the most expensive painting ever sold at auction by a living artist.

The 'Sonic' Star Who Just Joined The BEATLES — Wait, What?

Ben Schwartz has joined the cast of “The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event.” Schwartz’s role is unspecified, but photographers captured the actor on the films’ set. He joins an ensemble that includes Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Harrison Dickinson as John Lennon, Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr and Joseph Quinn as George Harrison. The […]

Ron Howard's WARNING About AI Films — And What We're Really INVESTED In

Ron Howard believes there’s a chance AI-generated films could succeed — but only if movie audiences decide they’re worth watching. Howard spoke during a fireside chat at the Runway AI Festival, the AI company’s content showcase, at New York’s Alice Tully Hall on Thursday evening. The Oscar-winning director of “A Beautiful Mind” and “Frost/Nixon” acknowledged to Runway […]

Olivia Rodrigo's New Album Just Did What EVERYONE Expected

Olivia Rodrigo's new album You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love immediately conquers the iTunes Top Albums chart upon its release.

The BTS Song That Hit No. 1 Hours After FINALLY Being Released

BTS has made the track "Come Over" widely available for the first time, and it shoots right to No. 1 on the iTunes Top Songs tally — and it's headed for the charts.

What We Already Know About 'Sweet Magnolias' Season 6 BEFORE It Drops

Sweet Magnolias season 5 is here, and we already know a surprising amount about season 6, courtesy of the showrunner eager to talk about it.

NBC's Secret Comedy Audition That Could Launch the NEXT Big Star

NBCUniversal is hosting an invite-only comedy showcase at 30 Rock on Friday, putting a select group of up-and-coming talent in front of industry leaders including NBCU casting and development executives, late-night execs, agents and bookers. The showcase, dubbed “The NBC Comedy Hour,” borrows its title from NBC’s original broadcast series that ended its run on […]

The AI Allegory Film That Critics Say Falls FLAT

A decade or so ago, the premise of “O Horizon” might have seemed like “Black Mirror” fodder: Fed various photos, videos, messages and personal effects of a dead man, a computer program devises an interactive simulacrum, available at any time for conversation via a phone app, live if not alive. Today, the idea doesn’t feel […]

Why Zendaya Had an EMOTIONAL Breakdown Over Her Character's Fate

Pitching Rue’s death in the series finale of “Euphoria” to Zendaya was not an easy conversation, according to the show’s creator Sam Levinson. “When I pitched her this season and the ending, it was a very emotional reaction,” Levinson said in an interview with Variety‘s Daniel D’Addario for the “Half Hour With” series. “We love […]

Blake Lively Just Won Something CRUCIAL in Her Legal Battle

Blake Lively won a partial victory on Friday, as a judge ordered Wayfarer Studios to pay her attorneys fees for having to defend against Justin Baldoni’s failed defamation suit. The judge, Lewis Liman, ruled that Lively was entitled to recover her defense costs under a 2023 California law meant to protect sexual abuse accusers from […]

The Sundance Winner About an UNSOLVED Murder Just Got Acquired

After winning the U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award for Journalistic Excellence at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, the investigative documentary “Who Killed Alex Odeh?” has been acquired by Watermelon Pictures for North American distribution. Directed and produced by Jason Osder and William Lafi Youmans, the film tells the true story of Alex Odeh, a Palestinian […]

How One Actor Became Warner Bros.' BIGGEST Star This Season

You want to feel good about Hollywood, or even the world, at the moment? Go over to Luke Tennie’s Instagram account. It’s OK, I’ll wait. You’re back! So did you see the post where Tennie created a montage of his characters: Sean on “Shrinking,” Cruz on “The Pitt” and Dom on “Abbott Elementary”? “Grateful,” Tennie […]

The Shows That Just DOMINATED the TCA Nominations

Crave/HBO Max’s “Heated Rivalry,” HBO’s “Industry” and Apple TV’s “Widow’s Bay” led the nominations for the Television Critics Association’s 42nd Annual TCA Awards, announced Friday. As part of the reveal, the TCA Awards also expanded to 14 categories — adding outstanding achievement in animation and outstanding achievement in international series to the mix. The animation […]

Why Jane Campion Called Harvey Weinstein's Work BRILLIANT Despite Everything

Oscar-winning filmmaker Jane Campion, who is presiding over the jury at this year’s Taormina Film Festival, dedicated a great part of her time in Sicily to revisiting her 1993 seminal drama “The Piano.” Accompanied in the jury by the film’s star, Holly Hunter, the New Zealand director spoke to journalists about her memories of making […]

Why Wanda Sykes Said NO to Netflix's Biggest Roast

Wanda Sykes abstained from Netflix’s high-profile Kevin Hart roast in May, and the comedian is quite pleased with her decision. Asked by Vulture if she was asked to participate in the live telecast, Sykes said, “I was. Kevin called me before it was announced, and I said, ‘No.’ And he said, ‘Come on, Wanda. Come […]

The Weekend Show Trying to Bring SOCIAL MEDIA Energy to Cable News

Jacob Soboroff says he was doing creator media before creator media became cool. In some views, the 43-year-old MS NOW correspondent has finally made it. After years of doing what can sometimes be intense in-the-field coverage of the treatment of people crossing the southern U.S. border or the wildfires that ravaged the Los Angeles region, […]

The Rising Stars Just Cast in Hulu's Most ANTICIPATED Pilot

Kathryn Newton will star opposite Cooper Hoffman in the Hulu drama pilot “Durango.” The project follows Mikey (Hoffman), a ski bum townie chasing a buzz, who meets Bunny (Newton), a homeschooled runaway working as a diner waitress. “Together they’re riding an avalanche of bad decisions and falling in love while running from cops, criminals, and […]

How One Woman ENDED 26 Years of Toxicity on TV's Longest Show

Michele Fazekas has known Mariska Hargitay and the “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” team for 25 years. While she didn’t join the drama as showrunner until this year’s 27th season, she was in the writers’ room for Seasons 3 through 7 and kept a friendship with the show’s leading women. So, at the end […]

Why Sofia Coppola Is Fighting for Rights Between KNICKS Games

“It’s just so outrageous,” offers Sofia Coppola. The Academy Award-winning filmmaker is seated across from me inside No Matter What, an immersive art installation from Planned Parenthood in Greenwich Village. The pop-up, running Friday and Saturday, is a walk-through multimedia exhibition that provides visitors with the stories of those impacted by the Trump administration’s defunding […]

Your Childhood Board Games Are About to Get a RADICAL Makeover

Families looking for a new way to enjoy game night may want to clear a spot on the shelf. Tonies has teamed up with Hasbro Games to launch the new Tonieplay Hasbro Collection, a screen-free gaming experience that reimagines three beloved classics: ‘Monopoly’, ‘Guess Who’ and ‘The Game of Life’. Designed for use with the […]

Tom Cruise's Reunion With Spielberg Stars Hints at Something BIG

Tom Cruise had an all-star Steven Spielberg reunion to support the director’s new alien thriller, “Disclosure Day.” He was joined by his “Minority Report” co-star Colin Farrell and “War of the Worlds” daughter Dakota Fanning for a screening of “Disclosure Day,” which opens in theaters Friday. “Nothing better than a summer Spielberg movie night in […]

Olivia Rodrigo Just Dropped a Vinyl That Fans DIDN'T See Coming

Olivia Rodrigo’s third studio album, “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,” is one of the year’s most anticipated releases. Available worldwide now, the singer has partnered with Target on an exclusive collection of merchandise, all themed to the album. Among items available are three exclusive vinyls: “pretty sad” pink, “hope like […]

Amazon Prime Video's Chief Reveals What's REALLY Changing

On today’s episode of Variety’s “Strictly Business” podcast, Mike Hopkins, head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, gives a wide-ranging interview on the evolution of Amazon’s media strategy, how the MGM acquisition has changed the game, why the streamer is investing heavily in sports — and why Amazon has no regrets about the Melania […]

How an Elton John Introduction Created THIS Unlikely Theme Song

Singer-songwriter Michael Stipe has known Elton John for more than 35 years. In all that time, he had never once given Stipe’s personal phone number to anyone, especially a musician. Then he decided to break the rules. “He gave my number to Andrew Watt, who texted me and said, ‘I have an idea,’” Stipe recalls. […]

Jimmi Simpson Joins Elisabeth Moss in Hulu Drama 'Conviction'

Jimmi Simpson has joined the upcoming Hulu drama series “Conviction,” Variety has learned exclusively. Simpson will star alongside previously announced lead Elisabeth Moss and fellow cast members Sebastian De Souza and Adam Godley. The show is based on the Jack Jordan novel of the same name and was greenlit at the streamer in February. The […]

The Beloved 'Mister Rogers' Star Who Just Passed at 99

Joe Negri, the musician best known for his work as the guitar-playing handyman on “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” died May 30 in Pittsburgh. He was 99. Negri’s death was announced by his family. Negri and Fred Rogers first worked together in the early 1960s on a local Pittsburgh children’s TV show. From 1968 through 2001, Negri […]

The SNL Star Who ASSUMED Everyone Would Hate Her

Ashley Padilla was shopping with her mom at Glendale’s Americana at Brand outdoor mall in September 2024 when the news was announced: She had just been added to “Saturday Night Live” as a featured player. Padilla had just collaborated with her old boss, Diane Keaton, on a new book, “Fashion First,” and was purchasing copies […]

How Elton John SPARKED an Unlikely Musical Collaboration

Singer-songwriter Michael Stipe has known Elton John for more than 35 years. In all that time, he had never once given Stipe’s personal phone number to anyone, especially a musician. Then he decided to break the rules. “He gave my number to Andrew Watt, who texted me and said, ‘I have an idea,’” Stipe recalls. […]

Inside David Hockney's GREATEST Art Moments

Whether in Los Angeles, in his native England or traveling the world, the artist always reinvented the world he saw, with psychological insight.

Why Jesse Eisenberg REFUSES to Play Mark Zuckerberg Ever Again

Jeremy Strong’s take on Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg officially debuted with the launch of the first trailer for Aaron Sorkin’s “The Social Reckoning,” a follow-up to 2010’s “The Social Network.” Sorkin won an Oscar for his screenplay of the first movie and returns to write and replace David Fincher as the director of the new […]

What Ariana Grande Just Launched That Goes Beyond MUSIC

Ariana Grande is expanding her philanthropic efforts with the launch of the Brighter Days Ahead Foundation, focusing on youth mental health, arts education and community support causes. The Brighter Days Ahead Foundation is being launched with four different funds that partner with existing organizations including Lambda Legal, Trans Lifeline and Humanity Crew, among many others. […]

The Beloved TV Handyman Who Just Said GOODBYE at 99

Joe Negri, the musician best known for his work as the guitar-playing handyman on “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” died May 30 in Pittsburgh. He was 99. Negri’s death was announced by his family. Negri and Fred Rogers first worked together in the early 1960s on a local Pittsburgh children’s TV show. From 1968 through 2001, Negri […]

How This Shanghai Film Captures GRIEF in a Dying Dialect

“The Great Skull,” a Shanghai dialect tragicomedy, opened the main competition showcase of the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival on June 12. Director Liu Xiaoyang, screenwriter Zhang Xiaoying and lead cast members Wen Qi, Ni Hongjie and Yu Entai attended the press conference. Set in Shanghai, the film is a tragicomedy about a mother and […]

Jason Bateman's SPIELBERG-Size Dream That Could Change Hollywood

Jason Bateman is living dangerously. The actor-director enters this Emmy cycle with a problem most performers would envy: two acclaimed limited series, two wildly different roles and a directing-producing resume that keeps expanding even as he approaches the age when peers start thinking about slowing down. “Our tolerance for taking on more actually grows even […]

The TV Icon From Your Childhood Who Just Passed at 94

Ronnie Schell, the versatile actor known for his comedic work in “Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.” and “That Girl,” died Friday in Los Angeles of natural causes, his publicist confirmed to Variety. He was 94. Known for his work in film, TV and on stage as a comedian, the San Francisco native amassed over 140 credits over […]

The Accent This Actress Learned in Her BATHTUB

When Katherine LaNasa set out to build the voice of Dana Evans, the unflappable charge nurse on HBO Max’s hit medical drama “The Pitt,” she didn’t consult a dialect coach first. She started in the bathtub. The reigning Emmy winner for supporting actress in a drama series immersed herself in prestige television while studying Dana’s […]

The Soccer Icon Who Just Got IMMORTALIZED on Hollywood Boulevard

The former footballer was joined by his wife Victoria Beckham and their children, as well as actor Tom Cruise.

What Taylor Swift's SECRET Meetings With Spielberg Really MEAN

What do Buzz Lightyear, Steven Spielberg and the New York Knicks have in common? The answer is Taylor Swift. The pop star has been everywhere this week: On Monday, she made a surprise appearance at the “Toy Story 5” premiere, performing her new song “I Knew It, I Knew You” — as well as a […]

Why This ABSURD Disaster Movie Is Actually About Healing

This weekend, the “Drag Race” universe is expanding and getting ready to slay moviegoers with “Stop That Train.” The disaster movie parody comes via Bleecker Street Films and World of Wonder, delivering 92 minutes of absurd silliness. Helmed by Adam Shankman and produced by World of Wonder co-founders Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato, the film stars RuPaul as […]

The HAUNTING Anime That Exposes Fame's Dark Philosophy

It is oddly encouraging that a film like Ryuya Suzuki’s “Jinsei” — not that there are many films like Ryuya Suzuki’s “Jinsei” — should be released within weeks of “The Odyssey” and “Disclosure Day.” Those two 2026 tentpoles are unalike in most ways, except that each will be the product of hundreds of people moving […]

The Paycheck That Just Made Timothée Chalamet's Fans FURIOUS

Kalshi’s latest ad is betting on star power, but fans are not buying it. The prediction market giant’s latest campaign taps A-list actor Timothée Chalamet for a one-minute video advertisement featuring the actor in a series of nonsensical and non-Kalshi-related scenarios. But, despite being directed by Oscar-winning Swedish cinematographer Linus Sandgren, fans on social media seem to not be embracing the video. “Delete this bro we were rooting for you,” a user responded to the video posted by Ch

How Guillermo del Toro Shaped This MESMERIZING Stop-Motion Film

"I Am Frankelda" filmmakers Roy and Arturo Ambriz discuss their mentor Guillermo del Toro and Netflix's release of their new stop-motion animated film.

The 'Dutton Ranch' Episode Where EVERYTHING Goes Wrong

SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from the sixth episode of “Dutton Ranch,” “A Cowboy Saint,” which is now streaming on Paramount+. Last week’s “Dutton Ranch” was a big one, as Rip (Cole Hauser) and Beth (Kelly Reilly) both now work at the 10 Petal Ranch for Beulah (Annette Bening). But things won’t be easy, since […]

The Animators Behind Wallace & Gromit Just Received ROYAL Honor

Arise Sir Peter Lord and Sir David Sproxton, but very slowly, just a little bit at a time. The founders of Aardman Animations, the legendary stop-motion pioneers behind “Wallace and Gromit,” “Shaun the Sheep” and “Chicken Run,” have been knighted in King Charles’ birthday honors, issued annually to celebrate outstanding achievements and contributions to British […]

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