Iranian dissident director Jafar Panahi won the Palme d'Or at Cannes for his film "It Was Just an Accident," a thriller criticizing Iran's regime. This is Panahi's third win at a major European film festival, completing a rare triple crown. The festival, despite a power outage caused by...
Disney's live-action "Lilo & Stitch" and Paramount's "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One" dominated the global box office this weekend. "Lilo & Stitch" grossed over $111.3M globally in its opening, exceeding expectations, with strong performances in Mexico, the UK, and France. "Mission: Impossible", already exceeding $100.7M globally,...
Alice, a juvenile East African crowned crane, escaped Cougar Mountain Zoo on May 21st. After a week-long adventure around Lake Sammamish, including interactions with local birds and exploring residential areas, she was safely recovered on Friday night. Residents helped locate Alice, who was found near the lake. ...
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce enjoyed a romantic dinner in Florida after Swift's legal drama with Blake Lively concluded. Following the withdrawal of subpoenas in Lively's dispute with Justin Baldoni, the couple dined at Harry's restaurant in West Palm Beach. Photos showed them holding hands and enjoying drinks....
Fox News criticized the University of Maryland for having Kermit the Frog deliver the commencement speech, deeming it unserious and out of touch. Conservative commentator Riley Gaines, appearing on Hannity, argued the university should have honored veterans or entrepreneurs instead. The university honored Kermit's creator, Jim Henson, an...
Disney's "Lilo & Stitch" remake is projected to have the biggest Memorial Day weekend opening ever, earning $55 million on its opening day. This surpasses even Tom Cruise's "Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning," which debuted with a franchise-best $24.8 million. "Lilo & Stitch"'s success is a contrast...
Britney Spears faced a police warning at LAX after violating federal aviation regulations by smoking on a flight from Cabo San Lucas. The singer, who admitted to drinking vodka for the first time, explained her actions on Instagram, claiming a misunderstanding due to an unusual plane layout and a...
A flurry of new book releases features diverse genres and authors. Taylor Jenkins Reid's "Atmosphere" follows a NASA astronaut, while Camilla Sten's "The Bachelorette Party" is a true-crime thriller. V.E. Schwab's "Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil" delves into the lives of three vampire women, and Chris Pavone's...
A five-hour power outage hit Cannes on Saturday, impacting the film festival. The Palais des Festivals maintained power via backup generators, ensuring the closing ceremony proceeded as planned. However, other venues experienced disruptions. Authorities suspect arson, with reports of two attacks and severed power lines. An...
A private jet crash in San Diego killed several people, including prominent music executive Dave Shapiro and former Devil Wears Prada drummer Daniel Williams. Shapiro, 42, was a key figure in the alternative music scene, representing numerous successful bands through his Sound Talent Group. Williams' death also deeply impacted...
