‘Michael’ biopic opens to mixed reviews, critics note omissions
music‘Michael’ biopic opens to mixed reviews, critics note omissions
Estate-backed biopic 'Michael' debuts in theaters; Jaafar Jackson's performance is praised while critics say the film largely skips abuse allegations.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced announced
gamingAssassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced announced
Ubisoft confirms Black Flag remake 'Resynced' for release July 9 with modern graphics and overhauled combat.
Review: 'Mother Mary' praised for Hathaway and Coel performances
moviesReview: 'Mother Mary' praised for Hathaway and Coel performances
David Lowery’s 'Mother Mary' is called visually arresting with strong turns from Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel, though dialogue is criticized.
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Mrs. Betty Bowers account suspended on Bluesky
comedyMrs. Betty Bowers account suspended on Bluesky
Popular parody persona Mrs. Betty Bowers has been suspended on Bluesky; users demand an explanation and reinstatement
Final Fantasy XIV expands free trial to include Shadowbringers
gamingFinal Fantasy XIV expands free trial to include Shadowbringers
Square Enix has extended FFXIV's free trial to Shadowbringers, letting new players access four expansions up to level 80
Bette Midler releases video for 'All You Fascists Bound to Lose' cover
musicBette Midler releases video for 'All You Fascists Bound to Lose' cover
Midler's new music video reworks Woody Guthrie's protest song and features Barbara Hershey and footage from No Kings protests
East Coast Kin photography tag highlights global landscapes
photographyEast Coast Kin photography tag highlights global landscapes
Community photographers post landscapes, wildlife and travel shots from Yosemite to Vanuatu under the #EastCoastKin tag.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker wins 2025-26 NBA Most Improved Player
sportsNickeil Alexander-Walker wins 2025-26 NBA Most Improved Player
Hawks guard boosts scoring to 20.8 PPG and is named the NBA's 2025-26 Most Improved Player
Helluva Boss Season 3 trailer to premiere at LVL UP panel
tvHelluva Boss Season 3 trailer to premiere at LVL UP panel
LVL UP Expo panel tonight will debut the Helluva Boss Season 3 trailer, creators and attendees say.
Andre Chase confirms WWE release
sportsAndre Chase confirms WWE release
NXT star Andre Chase says WWE has released him, thanks fans in an emotional message and vows to keep wrestling
Benjamin Netanyahu treated for early-stage prostate cancer
scienceBenjamin Netanyahu treated for early-stage prostate cancer
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a malignant prostate tumour was removed and he is in 'excellent physical condition.'
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 gets 1st‑anniversary patch
gamingClair Obscur: Expedition 33 gets 1st‑anniversary patch
Sandfall released an anniversary update adding collectible hairstyles and new artwork for the RPG
Justice Department ends probe of Jerome Powell, clears path for Kevin Warsh
financeJustice Department ends probe of Jerome Powell, clears path for Kevin Warsh
DOJ winds down criminal investigation of the Fed chair, removing a major hurdle to Warsh's confirmation
Scooby-Doo: Origins, Netflix shares first cast photo as production starts
tvScooby-Doo: Origins, Netflix shares first cast photo as production starts
Netflix unveils live-action Scooby-Doo cast: McKenna Grace, Tanner Hagen, Abby Ryder Fortson, Maxwell Jenkins
Trump calls for arrest of Obama and Clinton in overnight posts
newsTrump calls for arrest of Obama and Clinton in overnight posts
President Trump posted overnight messages urging arrests of Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.
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Camp Rev Pit, Friday check-in and dialogue prompts
writersCamp Rev Pit, Friday check-in and dialogue prompts
Weekly writing camp shares snippet swaps, dialogue drops, cabin mixers and prompt callbacks for campers
Zenless Zone Zero version 2.8 'New: Eridan Sunset' launches May 6
gamingZenless Zone Zero version 2.8 'New: Eridan Sunset' launches May 6
miHoYo's Zenless Zone Zero adds new agents Promeia and Starlight in a May 6 update; a Steam launch is planned for Q2.
FFXIV adds same-region player matchmaking and Party Finder changes
gamingFFXIV adds same-region player matchmaking and Party Finder changes
Matchmaking will now prioritize players' physical region (not virtual data center), including updates to Party Finder
Park Chan-wook to direct 'The Brigands of Rattlecreek' with McConaughey, Pascal, Butler
moviesPark Chan-wook to direct 'The Brigands of Rattlecreek' with McConaughey, Pascal, Butler
Park Chan-wook will helm S. Craig Zahler’s ultra‑violent western starring Matthew McConaughey, Pedro Pascal and Austin Butler.
Packers extend Jayden Reed, three years, $50.25 million
The Green Bay Packers signed wide receiver Jayden Reed to a three-year extension worth $50.25 million in new money, including $20 million guaranteed. The deal averages $16.75 million per year and keeps one of Jordan Love's primary targets under contract. Reed, a second-year receiver WHO missed time last season with a shoulder injury but flashed as a perimeter and slot playmaker, gives Green Bay a cost-controlled receiving weapon as the team heads into the draft.
