Christopher Nolan’s ‘Odyssey’ has Classics nerds feeling giddy
As fans of Christopher Nolan eagerly await the July 17 release of his take on “The Odyssey,” a different kind of enthusiast is also bristling with anticipation: scholars and other devotees of the ancient world. At universities and high schools across the globe, classics teachers have been preparing for what they hope will be a […]
50 Cent’s new show ‘Fightland’ takes on boxing and crime
“Fightland” is coming out swinging. The new Starz drama is set in the underworld of British boxing and boasts a cast of talented British actors including Howard Charles as Maduka “Duke” Kilroy who climbs to the top of the sport before tragedy strikes, motivating him to seek revenge against those he believes are responsible. But […]
Drag queens do something radical in RuPaul’s new movie: traditional goofy comedy
When Adam Shankman signed on to direct a spoof of a disaster movie starring a bunch of drag queens, he never imagined he’d end up creating something so full of giddy joy and immature silliness that he would ultimately be left wondering just who his intended audience is. “I made a kids movie, sort of,” […]
What happens when your internet-famous pet dies?
For several days, millions of people watched Simon — a 7-year-old Jindo-skewing mix — journey toward taking his final breath. The internet-famous dog, described by Isabel Klee as her “soulmate,” died the way he lived, surrounded by love and attention. Known for being right by Klee’s side as she fostered dogs, Simon was seen by […]
Some people Perez Hilton bullied are now showing him grace
It was easier to forget Perez Hilton’s past until this week, when what a statement from his family described as a “severe mental health crisis” played out live on TikTok. That landed the once-prominent celebrity gossip blogger in the kind of headlines he made a career out of publishing himself. As his family asks for […]
Singer Carly Simon ‘learning how to live’ with Parkinson’s disease
Singer Carly Simon has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and was recently treated for skin cancer, the singer shared in a statement provided to The Associated Press. “So many people have written to me, kindly wondering about my relative silence, asking how I am and what I have been doing. The truth is, I’ve been […]
Minnie Driver says she’s ‘grateful to be alive’ after ‘really bad’ car accident
London — Minnie Driver says she is “in shock” and “grateful to be alive” after spraining her neck in a “really bad car accident.” Appearing in an Instagram video Thursday lying down in a neck brace, the actress, who had previously been posting videos in Paris, said, “Paris update is that I am actually back in […]
The country pop sensation you might not have heard of
“Choosin’ Texas,” Ella Langley’s languid heartbreak anthem about losing her cowboy sweetheart to a girl from Texas, which Rolling Stone has declared the song of the summer, is everywhere and nowhere at the same time. It depends on who you ask and, more importantly, what their algorithm serves them up. The song – cowritten by […]
‘One Night Only’ reflects 2026’s trend for horny entertainment
Entertainment can often be a way for us to switch off. This year what’s on our screens has frequently been aimed at turning us on. From the sensual pleasures of “Wuthering Heights” to the steamy shower scenes in “Heated Rivalry”, sex has been front and center in a slew of recent hits in ways that […]
Tom Holland doesn’t want us to watch some of his old movies
Tom Holland, star of “The Odyssey” and “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” has revealed that some of his previous movies have been awkward to promote. Speaking on the “Dish” podcast on Wednesday, Holland told hosts Nick Grimshaw and Angela Hartnett that he has enjoyed doing press for his two latest blockbusters. “I’m absolutely loving it. When […]