Freelance writer Tim Mulkerin provides hints and solutions for the June 4th, 2025 Strands puzzle, themed "Monster quest." The spangram is CRYPTIDS, and theme words include MOTHMAN, JACKALOPE, YETI, KRAKEN, BIGFOOT, and CRAWLER. The article explains how to play Strands, a NYT word puzzle combining crossword and word...
The 78th Tony Awards, airing June 11th on CBS and Paramount+, will see a global showcase of Broadway talent. A statistical model predicts a strong showing for *Maybe Happy Ending* and *Oh, Mary!* *Maybe Happy Ending* is projected to win multiple awards, including Best Musical, while *Oh, Mary!*...
A judge has denied Blake Lively's request to dismiss her emotional distress claims against Justin Baldoni without prejudice, forcing a negotiation between the two. Lively initially accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and retaliation, prompting Baldoni's request for her medical records. Lively offered to drop the emotional distress claims,...
The Gibson ES-345 guitar used by Marty McFly in the iconic 1985 film *Back to the Future* has gone missing. Forty years after the film's release, Gibson Guitars, in collaboration with the film's stars including Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd, has launched a public search for the cherry-red...
Luca Guadagnino is in talks to direct Amazon MGM Studios' "Artificial," a film about the 2023 OpenAI CEO shakeup. Andrew Garfield, Monica Barbaro, and Yura Borisov are in early talks to star. The project reunites Guadagnino with the studio following "After the Hunt" and comes after his DC...
Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell star in 'A Big Bold Beautiful Journey,' a romantic drama directed by Kogonada. The film, opening September 19th, follows two strangers who meet at a wedding and embark on a time-traveling adventure, revisiting pivotal moments from their pasts. The ensemble cast also includes...
Patrick Schwarzenegger, son of Arnold Schwarzenegger, discusses his acting career and how it differs from his father's. While Arnold focused on action blockbusters, Patrick has embraced character roles, most notably in "The White Lotus." Arnold expresses surprise and pride at Patrick's success, acknowledging the challenges and benefits of...
Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld recently wed in a lavish California ceremony. Allen's ex-girlfriend, Brittany Williams, who dated him for eight years, shared photos of herself enjoying life in New York City on Instagram shortly after the wedding, seemingly unfazed by the news. Williams previously discussed the challenges...
CD Projekt Red showcased a Witcher 4 tech demo running at 60fps on a standard PS5 during the State of Unreal stream. The demo, featuring Ciri and showcasing Unreal Engine 5's capabilities like Nanite and Chaos, is not representative of the final game's visuals or performance. While aiming...
Mario Kart World, the Switch 2 launch title, offers a vast open-world experience beyond traditional kart racing. A hands-on preview revealed over 150 unlockable characters, new vehicles, and dozens of race tracks. Gameplay includes Grand Prix races, competitive VS modes like Knockout Tour (battle royale style), and the...
