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. Conversely, The Weeknd's "Hurry Up Tomorrow" underperformed, earning only $2.33 million on its opening day. Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" continues its strong...
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 allegedly assaulted Ventura after a dispute over eggs. Richard's testimony, which detailed physical violence and subsequent threats,...
Warner Bros.' "Final Destination: Bloodlines" enjoys a record-breaking opening weekend, grossing $46 million, exceeding expectations. The horror reboot's success is attributed to its homage to the original series. Other notable releases include Disney's "Thunderbolts," performing slightly better than expected, and Lionsgate's "Hurry Up Tomorrow," starring The Weeknd, which...
Ari Aster's new film, Eddington, premiered at Cannes, receiving a mixed response. The film, set in 2020, depicts a fictional New Mexico town grappling with the pandemic, political division, and social unrest. Aster describes the film as reflecting his anxieties about a world lacking shared reality and hyper-individualism....
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 film explores a small-town feud escalating to national proportions, encompassing mask mandates and political divides. ...
The Eurovision Song Contest concluded its grand final in Basel, Switzerland. Sweden's sauna-themed song is a frontrunner, but contenders include Austria, France, the Netherlands, Finland, and Estonia. Israel's participation sparked pro-Palestinian protests, mirroring last year's controversies. This year, the EBU emphasized unity and inclusivity, with relaxed rules...
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 pick up acorns from a specific pixel location to progress. This triggered memories of other seemingly...
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, "Drive-Away Dolls", and is described as part of an informal trilogy. While the films playfully subvert...
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. He expressed surprise but wished the band well, stating that...
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 Thierry Frémaux. The film, adapted from Lydia Yuknavitch's memoir, features Imogen Poots, Thora Birch, and Kim Gordon. Stewart described the film...
