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Italian director Alice Rohrwacher, whose works “The Wonders,” “Happy as Lazzaro” and “La Chimera” competed in Cannes, will preside over the jury for the Cannes Film Festival’s Caméra d’Or prize. The award is given to a first work across the official selection as well as in the Critics’ Week and Directors’ Fortnight sections. “First times […]

Joseph Seiders, the drummer for indie-rock band the New Pornographers, has been arrested for alleged possession of child pornography. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release on Thursday that Seiders, who had been the band’s drummer for over a decade, was arrested on April 9 after two reports were made of suspicious […]

“WWE Friday Night SmackDown!” has been an institution in the wrestling world since it first debuted in 1999. Now, a quarter-century later, the pro wrestling show continues to rope in fans both old and new, with millions of people tuning in each week to see the action-packed drama unfold. The hit show has even featured […]

Paramount+ is expanding its footprint in Japan through a deal with prominent local streamer Lemino, operated by Japan’s top telco NTT Docomo.  The non-exclusive agreement will give Japanese viewers access to Paramount+ via Lemino Channel, which will be available as an à la carte subscription on the platform for a monthly fee of 770 yen […]

MasterClass is betting big on sports this summer with the launch of a new online series that promises to break down the strategies for smarter wagering. Just in time for MLB season and playoff basketball and hockey, the course is the latest addition to MasterClass’ “Advanced Gaming Tactics” vertical, which already boasts videos about everything […]

A new “Star Wars” animated series focusing on Darth Maul is coming to Disney+ in 2026, with Sam Witwer returning to voice the iconic villain. The news of the series, titled “Maul — Shadow Lord,” was announced at this year’s Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo on Friday with Witwer on hand. He has previously voiced […]

It must be exhausting to fight all that crime in a skin-tight suit. Ben Affleck opened up about the difficulties of costuming during his tenure as Batman, giving GQ a detailed breakdown on the physically draining experience of wearing a Batsuit. “I hated the Batsuits. The Batsuits are horrendous to wear,” Affleck said. “They’re hot […]

as welcome as it is to see “Becoming Madonna” focus on Madonna’s interface with gay culture, the film becomes way too fixated on replaying her shock-theater greatest hits.

Rising pop artist Addison Rae has released the fourth song off her incoming debut, “Headphones On,” via Columbia Records. Co-written and produced by Luka Kloser and Elvira Anderfjärd, “Headphones,” like the album’s other singles, was released alongside a music video filmed in Reykjavik, Iceland. Directed by Mitch Ryan, the visual begins with Rae daydreaming while grocery shopping, […]

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for the Season 1 finale of CBS’ “Matlock,” now streaming on Paramount+. The case is closed on Season 1 of CBS’ “Matlock,” which from its pilot episode set itself apart from the 1986-95 Andy Griffith legal drama. Rather than a simple, gender-flipped reboot, widowed lawyer Madeline “Matty” Matlock (Kathy […]