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Lynne Ramsay's "Die My Love," starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson, premiered at Cannes Film Festival 2025 to a nine-minute standing ovation. The film, based on Ariana Harwicz's novel, is a psychological drama…
The Eurovision Song Contest concluded its final in Basel, Switzerland. Sweden's Kaj, with the sauna-themed "Bara Bada Bastu," was the bookmakers' favorite. Other notable performances included France's Louane with "Maman"…
Lynne Ramsay's "Die, My Love," starring Jennifer Lawrence, premiered at Cannes to a six-minute standing ovation. The film, an adaptation of Ariana Harwicz's novel, relocated the story from France to Montana. Lawrence por…
Jennifer Lawrence made her first red carpet appearance since welcoming her second child at the Cannes Film Festival premiere of her new horror-comedy, "Die, My Love." The actress, who stars alongside Robert Pattinson, lo…
Olivia Rodrigo is headlining 18 music festivals this year, showcasing a rock-driven show that's breaking records. This surge in female headliners, including Gracie Abrams and Charli XCX, marks a shift in the music festiv…
Alex Fine, husband of Cassie Ventura Fine, has been a steadfast supporter during her testimony against Sean "Diddy" Combs in a federal sex-crimes trial. Fine previously ran 50 miles to raise funds for a domestic violence…
Ari Aster's new Western, "Eddington," premiered at Cannes, sparking heated debate. The film, set in 2020, portrays a fictional New Mexico town grappling with the pandemic, social unrest, and political division. Joaquin P…
Warner Bros. enjoys a box office triumph with the horror film "Final Destination Bloodlines," which debuted with an estimated $46-$48 million, exceeding expectations. This marks a franchise best and a successful revival …
Warner Bros.' "Final Destination Bloodlines" had a franchise-best opening weekend, grossing $21 million on Friday and previews. The R-rated horror film exceeded expectations, outperforming previous installments. Converse…
Dawn Richard, a former Bad Boy Records artist, testified in Sean Combs' sex-trafficking and racketeering trial, corroborating claims of Combs' abuse of Cassie Ventura. Richard described a 2009 incident where Combs allege…
Ari Aster's "Eddington," a Western set in a 2020 America consumed by conspiracy theories and political extremism, premiered at Cannes to a mixed reception. Starring Joaquin Phoenix as a sheriff running for mayor, the fil…
Ars Technica staff reminisced about frustrating moments in classic Sierra On-Line adventure games. The discussion centered on the infamous 'dry acorn' puzzle in King's Quest III, where players had to repeatedly try to pi…
Ethan Coen, one half of the Coen brothers, has premiered his second film with co-writer Tricia Cooke, "Honey Don't!", a lesbian-themed crime comedy. The film, premiering at Cannes, follows their first collaboration, "Dri…
Foo Fighters drummer Josh Freese, who joined the band in 2022 following the death of Taylor Hawkins, has been let go. Freese's departure was announced after his final show with the band at a private party in September. H…
Kristen Stewart's directorial debut, "The Chronology of Water," premiered at Cannes Film Festival, receiving a four-and-a-half-minute standing ovation. Stewart, visibly emotional, embraced her actors and festival head Th…
Ralph Fiennes will portray President Coriolanus Snow in the upcoming "Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping," bridging the gap between previous film iterations. He joins a cast including Joseph Zada, Whitney Peak, and oth…
Ari Aster's new film "Eddington," starring Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone, Austin Butler, and Pedro Pascal, received a 5-minute standing ovation at its Cannes Film Festival premiere. The contemporary Western, set in May 202…
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed the delay of Grand Theft Auto 6 to May 2026, citing the need for additional polish to meet Rockstar's creative vision. Zelnick emphasized the importance of supporting th…
Ari Aster's 'Eddington' is a sprawling Western thriller set in 2020 New Mexico, exploring America's societal fracturing during the pandemic. Sheriff Joe Cross (Joaquin Phoenix), an anti-masker, navigates a town grappling…
Cannes Film Festival's increasingly long standing ovations, often exceeding several minutes, are analyzed as a sign of the film industry's decline. The practice, fueled by the festival's production techniques and media c…
Drop Duchy, a new strategy game blending Tetris-like mechanics with roguelite deck-building and worker placement, is gaining unexpected popularity. Players manage resources, place troops, upgrade cards, and strategically…
Taylor Swift's friendship with Blake Lively is reportedly strained due to the ongoing lawsuit surrounding the film "It Ends With Us." Swift's representatives have vehemently denied any involvement in the production or th…
Justin Bieber's representatives have denied allegations that he was abused by Sean "Diddy" Combs, stating Bieber was not among Diddy's victims. The statement comes amidst Combs' ongoing sex trafficking trial. While a res…
Kid Rock's Nashville restaurant, Big A-- Honky Tonk Rock N' Roll Steakhouse, temporarily closed Saturday due to ICE raids. Employees lacking work authorization failed to appear, and those present were sent home to avoid …
Kelli Giddish is returning to "Law & Order: SVU" as a series regular for Season 27. Giddish, who left the show in December 2022, has appeared in five episodes of Season 26. Her return follows star Mariska Hargitay's publ…