The world welcomes 2025 with light shows, embraces and ice plunges
From Sydney to Mumbai to Paris to Rio de Janeiro, communities around the world welcomed 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and ice plunges. The New Year’s Eve ball dropped…
‘Nosferatu’ star Bill Skarsgård embraced opera to get his vampire voice right
There is so much of vampire Count Orlok in “Nosferatu” that isn’t Bill Skarsgård: facial prosthetics, creepy undead makeup, eerily long fingers. The deep rumbling roar, though? All Skarsgård, all…
Billionaire HBO creator Charles Dolan dies aged 98
At the time, he was selling special programming to hotels through his Teleguide service, while cable television was taking off in rural areas.In 1964 Dolan made a deal with New…
Two-thirds of US adults tuning out political news, poll finds
After months of presidential election coverage, new poll highlights years-long trend of political fatigue in US. After a year dominated by a relentless and intense United States presidential election campaign,…
Once in a lifetime’: Video captures mesmerizing ‘dolphin stampede’ off California coast
It’s somewhat common to see a dolphin swimming in the sea, but have you ever seen a “dolphin stampede?” Just off the coast of Dana Point in Southern California, visitors…
Exploring 2024’s Most Controversial Art Moments: Divisive Royal Portraits and a $6.2-Million Banana
The Art World in Turmoil The art landscape of 2024 has already made headlines with noteworthy controversies that have ignited discussions among critics, collectors, and the general public alike. From…
Beyoncé Turns NFL Christmas Halftime Show into a ‘Cowboy Carter’ Extravaganza
Celebrating a Christmas Like No Other This Christmas, fans of Beyoncé were treated to an unforgettable performance at the NFL halftime show during the Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens game.…
Sony Pictures CEO Blames Critics for ‘Madame Web’ Flop: A Closer Look
Introduction to the ‘Madame Web’ Flop In the latest financial debacle for Sony Pictures, the release of ‘Madame Web’ has been labeled an undeniable flop. This Marvel spin-off, meant to…
The Best New Year’s Eve Ball Drops in the U.S.
New Year’s Eve Celebrations Across the U.S. As the clock strikes midnight on December 31st, breathtaking celebrations erupt across the United States. Among these revelries, the tradition of falling objects—often…