In observance of its 20 th anniversary, for the first time, Spotify is revealing the most streamed artists, songs, albums, podcasts and audiobooks in its history. The lists, citing the top 20 of each category with little additional information, appear below. They are a reveali...
Bottom line from Variety: this could reshape the box office conversation.
The Serious Fraud Office raided homes and businesses over alleged conspiracy to defraud public money.
Why it matters: Four arrested over suspected home insulation scheme fraud signals changing business strategies.
Gulf oil and gas producers are scrambling to explore alternative routes to get their energy exports out of the Middle East.
Why it matters: Oil exporters scramble for routes beyond Hormuz —... signals changing business strategies.
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The big picture: 'We’ve been getting around two days of normal... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Zambia authorities and Edgar Lungu's family are in a dispute over where the former leader's remains should be buried.
Why it matters: South African court orders Zambia to return former... could reshape the global order.
Arnault warned of "very serious" economic consequences of the Iran war after the conflict hit the luxury conglomerates first-quarter sales last week.
Bottom line from CNBC: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
Hugo Selignac’s Chi-Fou-Mi Productions is set to make a feature film about the life of late celebrity chef Bernard Loiseau, who partly inspired the character of chef Auguste Gusteau in “Ratatouille.” The untitled film will be written and directed by Thomas Lilti, the Cesar-nom...
Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
President Donald Trump's overall — and economic — approval ratings plunged in the latest CNBC All-America Economic Survey.
Why it matters: Trump's net approval rating on economy and overall... signals changing business strategies.
These tried-and-tested VPNs will work with your Amazon Fire TV Stick, giving you more privacy and freedom when streaming.
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Not every true story is built for the big screen. While Hollywood often draws from real events to build its movies, some stories end up feeling stretched, overdramatized, or simply too small in scope to justify a full-length film. In these cases, the “based on a true story” la...
Why it matters: 15 “True Stories” That Really Didn’t Need Their... captures the public's attention.
Produce from Woking Community Grocery is offered to customers at a significantly reduced rate.
The big picture: Grocers aim for cost-of-living help 'with dignity' — reflects a broader economic trend.
Cloudflare says we need to move past the bots vs humans debate as "there are wanted bots and there are unwanted humans."
The big picture: 'Increasingly the distinction between bots and humans is... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says Nvidia still hasn't sold a single H200 AI GPU to China, despite the ban being lifted four months ago. The Chinese government is making it difficult for Chinese companies to import Nvidia chips in a bid to support the country's own do...
The big picture: U.S. Commerce Secretary says Nvidia still hasn't sold... — reshapes the tech landscape.
The lettuce is doing tick damage.
PC Gamer reports: Leaked behind-the-scenes footage from the upcoming Elden Ring... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Foo Fighters release their 12th album 'Your Favorite Toy' tomorrow (April 24) The post Dave Grohl reveals his boozy secret for keeping his vocal cords in check appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Dave Grohl reveals his boozy secret for keeping... shows where the music business is headed.
The guy that previously lead development of FSR 4 thinks AMD should release it for older GPU owners.
The big picture: Former head of FSR development at AMD posts... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
Academy Award-winning actress and activist Julianne Moore will receive Kering’s Women in Motion award at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. Launched in 2015 by Kering, an official partner of the Cannes Film Festival, the Women in Motion award celebrates female artists whose car...
Bottom line from Variety: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Some movies aim to imagine the future while others explore their own time. But every so often, a film ends up echoing real-world events that happen years later. Whether it’s technology, global events, cultural shifts, or specific scenarios, these moments stand out because of h...
The big picture: 15 Movies That Accidentally Predicted Real-World Events — signals changes in media consumption.
Some films take casting less seriously than others. Instead of bringing in new faces, they happily reuse the same actor in multiple roles, often hiding it behind makeup, costumes, or sheer suspension of disbelief. Sometimes it’s done for practical reasons, other times as an in...
Why it matters: 15 Movies That Reused an Actor Without Telling... taps into what audiences want right now.
EXCLUSIVE: Psychological sci-fi thriller April X, starring Connor Storrie (Heated Rivalry) and Lilly Krug (Plane), has secured distribution in the U.S. and a host of international markets. The near future thriller “follows twins Bax and April. When April goes missing, Bax sear...
The big picture: Connor Storrie & Lilly Krug Sci-Fi ‘April X’... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Now that it doesn’t have to pay for Warner Bros., Netflix is using its capital to buy back more shares: The streaming giant said its board authorized a buyback of an additional $25 billion of the company’s stock. On April 22, Netflix’s board of directors authorized the repurch...
Bottom line from Variety: this could reshape the box office conversation.
Tehran's hardline rhetoric belies a brutal reality facing the regime and Iranian citizens: its economy, vulnerable even before the war, is now in tatters.
Why it matters: These charts show how Iran's economy is in... could affect investors and consumers alike.
OpenAI is rolling out ChatGPT for Clinicians, a free version of its chatbot for medical professionals. A new benchmark claims GPT-5.4 beats human doctors on clinical tasks, even when those doctors have unlimited time and internet access. The article OpenAI says its new ChatGPT...
The big picture: OpenAI says its new ChatGPT for Clinicians outperforms... — raises questions about AI's role.
Bolt Graphics has announced its completed tape-out of a test chip for its Zeus GPU, marking the startup's first move from FPGA emulation to manufactured silicon.
Tom's Hardware reports: Bolt Graphics tapes out its first Zeus GPU... — this could change how developers build software.
The band appear in the fifth episode of season two The post Oscar Isaac on performing with Hot Chip in ‘Beef’ season two appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Oscar Isaac on performing with Hot Chip in... — this could define this era of music.
"Venice has always supported truthful, singular voices," the Hollywood star says.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Maggie Gyllenhaal Named Venice Film Festival Jury President — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
“The criticism is even harsher than it was before” The post Nintendo boss “baffled” by negative ‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ reviews appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Nintendo boss “baffled” by negative ‘Super Mario Galaxy... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
The string of significant quality of life improvements for Crimson Desert continues, as the latest update has brought both easy and hard difficulty options, a few new pets to track down, some interesting boss changes, and lots more. Read more
Why it matters: Another big Crimson Desert update brings boss changes,... is generating hype in the community.
Hundreds of thousands of firms could potentially win back some money after the tariffs were struck down.
Why it matters: Asos demands £7m from US as firms rush... reflects a broader economic trend.
With the rise of AI performers such as Tilly Norwood and recent news of Doug Limon’s upcoming AI-generated feature “Bitcoin: Killing Satoshi,” an initiative aimed at giving filmmakers a way of celebrating human artistry behind and in front of the camera has now launched. The H...
Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Maggie Gyllenhaal has been announced as Jury President for the 83rd Venice Film Festival, running from September 2 to 12. The actress and director follows in the wake of Alexander Payne (2025), Isabelle Huppert (2024), Damien Chazelle (2023), Julianne Moore (2022), Bong Joon-h...
Why it matters: Maggie Gyllenhaal Announced As Venice 2026 Jury President could reshape the box office conversation.
Maggie Gyllenhaal will preside over the main jury of the upcoming Venice Film Festival. The Oscar-nominated actor, director, producer and screenwriter was last in Venice in 2021 with her directorial debut “The Lost Daughter,” an adaptation of the Elena Ferrante novel of the sa...
The big picture: Maggie Gyllenhaal to Preside Over Venice Film Festival... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Plus, Directive 8020, Star Wars: Galactic Racer, Control Resonant, Masters of Albion, Crimson Desert, DLSS 5, compact keyboards tested, and much more, too
Bottom line from PC Gamer: this may set a new standard for the genre.
Seagate’s FireCuda X Vault is a gaming-focused 3.5-inch external drive with easily controlled RGB and a single USB-C cable for power and data.
Tom's Hardware reports: Seagate FireCuda X Vault (8TB) review: A USB-powered,... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
EJAE, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Charles Melton are among those set to be honored at the Gold House Gold Gala next month. The fifth annual Gold Gala will return to the Music Center in downtown Los Angeles on May 9 — but for the first time, the definitive celebration of Asian Pa...
The big picture: EJAE, Charles Melton, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and More... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Most movie scenes are designed to hold your attention, but sometimes something in the background that steals attention away from the main action. Whether it’s a perfectly timed reaction, a bizarre mistake, or an extra doing something completely out of place, these moments can ...
Den of Geek reports: 10 Times the Background Extras Didn’t Stay Unnoticed — this captures the public's attention.
A legion of young fans propelled the singer D4vd to viral fame. Now that he’s been charged with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, they say the clues were in their Discord all along.
Bottom line from Wired: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
AI chip design startup Verkor.io claims that its agentic AI system, Design Conductor, has autonomously produced a complete RISC-V CPU core.
Tom's Hardware reports: AI agent designs a complete RISC-V CPU from... — this is one to watch for the industry.
Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle objected to President Trump's proposed NASA budget cuts during a House hearing on Wednesday (April 22).
Why it matters: 'That's just not a winning strategy': Congress objects... advances our understanding of the world.
Anthropic's most powerful model yet is less a product launch than a stress test—one that exposes dangerous gaps in how the U.S. protects its critical systems.
Why it matters: Former national cyber director: Anthropic’s ‘Mythos’ AI can... hints at where the money is moving.
The proof of concept revealed AI-based attacks unfold too fast for human defenders to respond, and that AI evinced more autonomous behavior than expected.
Why it matters: 'Zealot' Shows What AI's Capable of in Staged... underscores the cost of weak defenses.
Developer 838S Maniacs has just released their horror game Cruelty onto Nintendo Switch. The title is digitally available for $7.99 on the eShop. Here’s an overview of the game: Synopsis “CRUELTY” is a Japanese-made splatter horror. You were in an accident and lost consciousne...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
If you've spent days trapped in a loo after Samson cheekly locked you in one during a mission, then I bring good news. Liquid Swords' latest patch for their buggy crime sim's freed you from your bondage, while also adding some new tuned cars for you to race around while you ce...
The big picture: "Unlocked the toilet door in the Euro Trash... — is generating hype in the community.
Scientists have identified two specific types of brain cells that behave differently in people with depression, offering a clearer picture of what is happening inside the brain. By analyzing donated brain tissue with advanced genetic tools, the researchers found changes in neu...
Bottom line from ScienceDaily: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Preorder the MTG Secrets of Strixhaven Play Booster Box for $141.69 at TCGplayer, 46 cents under market price.
Mashable reports: Preorder the Magic: The Gathering Secrets of Strixhaven... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
The terrifying story of how Kim Kardashian was robbed at gunpoint during Paris Fashion Week in 2016 is being made into a Canal+ doc series. The Au Pair and Missed Call maker Pernel Media is producing Kim, The Diamond, And The Grandpa Robbers for French pay-TV giant Canal+. The...
The big picture: The Gunpoint Robbery Of Kim Kardashian During Paris... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
Fans think the new Fred Durst collaboration contains a sly shot at MGK's one-time friend Yungblud's "Mickey Mouse" past The post Is MGK calling out Yungblud and The Osbournes in ‘Fix Ur Face’? appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Is MGK calling out Yungblud and The Osbournes... — taps into a cultural moment.
Tesla still doesn’t have a solid pathway for how to give Hardware 3 cars Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities, based on what Elon Musk said during the company’s latest earnings call. The automaker has known for quite a while that its vehicles equipped with Hardware 3 aren’t ca...
Bottom line from Engadget: this could change how developers build software.
Currency effects weighed on the Swiss drugmaker's first-quarter earnings
CNBC reports: Roche CEO laments Swiss franc strength as drugmaker... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
The band also released a 'Top Of The Pops'-inspired video to accompany their first new music of 2026 The post Duran Duran reunite with Nile Rodgers for ‘Free To Love’: “It’s disco for the 2020s” appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Duran Duran reunite with Nile Rodgers for ‘Free... — taps into a cultural moment.
A proposed three-year deal with Paris is aimed at stopping migrants crossing the Channel on small boats.
The big picture: BBC visits migrant camp in northern France as... — affects international relations.
Flash storage prices bad - I get it. You don't need me to keep wittering on to prove how iffy things have been in recent months, although with RAM prices lowering and some 'deals' beginning to emerge again, there may be some light at the end of the tunnel. Thus, Exhibit A - th...
Why it matters: This 512GB SanDisk Ultra Micro SD card has... is generating hype in the community.
The improvement in government finances is unlikely to last, analysts say, with the impact of the Iran way yet to hit.
The big picture: UK borrowing lowest for three years but Iran... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes has provided tearful testimony on the breakdown in her relationship with Rebel Wilson during the making of The Deb. MacInnes is suing Wilson for defamation in Australia, alleging that the Pitch Perfect star damaged her reputation by claimi...
Deadline reports: ‘The Deb’ Star Charlotte MacInnes Gives Emotional Evidence... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.
Why it matters: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April... could change how developers build software.
Paterna Biosciences says it has determined the set of instructions needed to turn sperm-making stem cells into "normal, mature" sperm.
Bottom line from Wired: this is one to watch for the industry.
How do shoe companies translate superfast racing shoe tech into your daily trainers? We break it down with some of the best new running shoes on the market.
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Two viral trends reveal a generation that's mastered personal branding — but risks tuning out the workplace fundamentals that drive careers forward.
Why it matters: The Gen Z Pout and the Gen Z... may shift market dynamics.
Ira Sachs’ latest drama “The Man I Love,” starring Oscar winner Rami Malek and Tom Sturridge, has secured French distribution ahead of its world premiere in competition at the Cannes Film Festival. Alexandre Mallet-Guy’s company Memento will release the film in France. Set in ...
Variety reports: Ira Sachs’ ‘The Man I Love,’ Starring Rami... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
U.S. tech giants have announced huge infrastructure expenditure in 2026 as they look to scale the deployment of AI.
Bottom line from CNBC: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
The event will take place in August The post James Bond orchestral concert leads BBC Proms 2026 line-up appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: James Bond orchestral concert leads BBC Proms 2026... taps into a cultural moment.
The latest Stuff Your Kindle Day is live on April 23. The Cozy Mystery Book Blast, hosted by Cozy Mystery Book Club, isoffering cozy mystery books for free.
Bottom line from Mashable: this reshapes the tech landscape.
Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.
BBC Business reports: High street drug dealer sells cannabis to undercover... — this hints at where the money is moving.
As of April 23, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is on sale at Amazon for $369.99. This is 26% off its list price of $499.99.
Mashable reports: The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is over... — this is one to watch for the industry.
The Kooks had been scheduled to play a Spotlight Show on the beach, but have had cancel due to injury The post The Great Escape 2026: Angine de Poitrine to headline opening beach party, presented by NME appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this could define this era of music.
Another Crimson Desert patch is upon us, with developers Pearl Abyss delivering more of the additions they outlined earlier this month. Though, they didn't get as deep into specifics on the likes of new difficulty settings and extra pets back then as they have in their latest ...
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“I recognize that my sexual conduct in the past was selfish and I did not apply enough consideration, barely any, I suppose, really, to how that sex was affecting other people” The post Russell Brand admits to sleeping with a 16-year-old when he was 30: “I think it is exploita...
NME reports: Russell Brand admits to sleeping with a 16-year-old... — this could define this era of music.
Mongolian governmental institutions have emerged as the target of a previously undocumented China-aligned advanced persistent threat (APT) group tracked as GopherWhisper. "The group wields a wide array of tools mostly written in Go, using injectors and loaders to deploy and ex...
Why it matters: China-Linked GopherWhisper Infects 12 Mongolian Government Systems with... highlights growing cyber threats.
Though river monitoring shows bacteria levels have declined, scientists and environmentalists said a full recovery isn’t yet assured.
NY Times Science reports: Sewage Spill Is Over, But Contamination Lingers In... — this advances our understanding of the world.
The accident happened early on Thursday at a level crossing north of Copenhagen.
BBC World reports: Two trains collide head-on in Denmark, leaving five... — this demands attention beyond borders.
At BookCon 2026, we sat down with Rachel Reid, author of "Heated Rivalry," to talk about how life has changed since HBO Max's adaptation aired.
The big picture: Heated Rivalry is a hit, but author Rachel... — could change how developers build software.
Stephen Colbert teamed up with Jon Stewart to announce a "Late Show" memorabilia auction.
Mashable reports: Stephen Colbert teams up with Jon Stewart to... — this could change how developers build software.
Top Spanish free-to-air channel Antena 3, part of commercial broadcaster Atresmedia, behind “Money Heist,” “Veneno,” “Locked Up,” “Velvet,” “Alba” and “Ángela,” has unveiled first-look images of “Ágata and Lola,” its big new prime-time series. The series is produced by Atresm...
The big picture: ‘Money Heist’ Producer Atresmedia Releases First-Look Images of... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle No. 577 for Thursday, April 23.
Why it matters: Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers... reshapes the tech landscape.
Eastern Africa's Turkana Rift is both a hotbed for fossil discoveries of our earliest ancestors and a literal hotbed of volcanic activity caused by shifting tectonic plates. Now researchers have found that Earth's underlying crust in the region has been significantly thinned, ...
Phys.org reports: In Eastern Africa, the cradle of humankind is... — this opens new research frontiers.
Blue Finch Films has taken on worldwide sales rights to “American Dollhouse,” John Valley’s horror feature that world-premiered at the 2026 SXSW Film Festival, and will introduce the title to buyers at the Cannes Film Market. The U.K.-based sales and distribution outfit is par...
Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
EXCLUSIVE: Sophie and Jamie Laing recently became parents, and they’re launching a podcast to chart the experience. The Raising Chelsea stars will drop the first episode of NewlyParents with Sophie and Jaime Laing on April 27, following on from their previous pod, NearlyParent...
Bottom line from Deadline: this could reshape the box office conversation.
Sony’s new Inzone H6 Air is a departure from the typical gaming headset design, and I’m on board.
Wired reports: Sony Inzone H6 Air Review: Comfortable Headphones, Great... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
AI tools are leading to a flood of zero-day vulnerability reports that require urgent fixing. Experts tell Mashable the severity of those bugs is also increasing in 2026.
The big picture: AIs ability to find major software bugs is... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
Learn every level of piano from home with this three-year subscription to flowkey Piano Learning app
Why it matters: Get piano lessons without the schedule with this... is one to watch for the industry.
Create research-backed, publish-ready non-fiction books with Youbooks AI — just $34.97 for lifetime access through April 26.
Bottom line from Mashable: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
What’s new to streaming for the week of April 24, 2026, on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, and more? We've got you covered.
Why it matters: Whats new to streaming this week? (April 24,... could change how developers build software.
Here are five hookup sites and apps that are extremely popular among their own users, and what makes them so special.
Why it matters: 5 hookup apps and sites deemed legit by... could change how developers build software.
This American remake of a Norwegian dark comedy goes hard for gory gags.
Mashable reports: Over Your Dead Body review: Samara Weaving and... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
We tested the best hookup apps to help you find a fling, situationship, one-night stand, or whatever else you wanna call it.
The big picture: The best hookup apps for 2026: I swiped... — reshapes the tech landscape.
Iconiq is backing the $1.51 billion startup building a “semantic layer” that translates company data for AI agents and humans alike.
Bottom line from Fortune: this may shift market dynamics.
Pragmata is shaping up to be another massive action-adventure success for publisher Capcom, but you can make the experience even better by using different mods. Naturally, these mods are only available for PC players, so anyone on PS5 or Xbox Series X|S will have to stick with...
The big picture: Best Pragmata Mods To Enhance Hugh And Diana's... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
Walmart has the Pokémon TCG Perfect Order Elite Trainer Box for $68.95, just 16 cents over market price and below Amazon.
The big picture: The Pokémon TCG Perfect Order Elite Trainer Box... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
The latest European Nintendo Downloads for the week of April 23, 2026 are as follows: Switch 2 Retail Pragmata Switch 2 Download Alien: Rogue Incursion Vampire Crawlers Switch Download Alice in Wonder Underland AIWU Angry Dog Apocalypse Day: Survival Z – Craft & Build AquaDrea...
Why it matters: Nintendo Download – April 23, 2026 (Europe) reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
World of Warcraft: Midnight's major 12.0.5 update recently launched in a dire state, leading for many in the MMORPG's community to actually agree on something for once--Blizzard's process needs to change.Patch 12.0.5 should have been a homerun. The game's Midnight expansion ha...
Why it matters: World Of Warcraft's Latest Patch Is One Giant... could shake up the gaming landscape.
Walmart has the Pokémon TCG Perfect Order Booster Bundle for $38.95, matching market price and beating TCGplayer.
Bottom line from Mashable: this is one to watch for the industry.
The cosmetics market shows no signs of slowing down, analysts said after L'Oreal's "impressive" results.
Why it matters: L'Oreal stock pops 9% after 'impressive' earnings, on... signals changing business strategies.
Vercel on Wednesday revealed that it has identified an additional set of customer accounts that were compromised as part of a security incident that enabled unauthorized access to its internal systems. The company said it made the discovery after expanding its investigation to...
Bottom line from The Hacker News: this is a wake-up call for digital security.
The singer was arrested two days ago for the first-degree murder of teenager Celeste Rivas Hernandez The post D4vd collaborations with Laufey, Damiano David, Kali Uchis and more have been removed from streaming services appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this is making waves across platforms.
Reports say Phelan, whose role was largely administrative, left amid tension over US shipbuilding.
BBC World reports: US Navy chief leaving post 'effective immediately', Pentagon... — this demands attention beyond borders.
Beast of Reincarnation is shaping up to deliver one of the most intriguing premises in games in 2026. As the Beast of Reincarnation release date steadily draws near, it's important to learn everything there is to know about Game Freak's upcoming action RPG.The main developer o...
The big picture: Beast Of Reincarnation Release Date And Everything We... — may set a new standard for the genre.
Honor has announced the 600 and 600 Pro, which it calls "accessible flagships," and they look… familiar. Especially in that orange. The Pro makes the iPhone comparison especially obvious thanks to its triple rear camera - it even has the same flash layout - while the 600 is ju...
The Verge reports: Honor’s new phones look like iPhones for Android — this is one to watch for the industry.
The Chicago band’s second record is a dynamic musical accomplishment laced with an inescapable feeling of heavy melancholy in the face of their breakout success The post Friko – ‘Something Worth Waiting For’ review: wrestling with the life they worked so hard for appeared firs...
Bottom line from NME: this taps into a cultural moment.
Graham Norton clearly doesn’t do things by halves and he spent a full month living around the corner from contestants on The Neighbourhood, ITV’s constructed reality series that launches Saturday night. Richard Cowles and John Hay, who run The Neighbourhood co-producers Lifted...
Why it matters: ‘The Neighbourhood’: Creative Team Behind ITV’s Latest Big... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
EXCLUSIVE: Family Face Off producer Acclaimed Content has hired the Kalel Productions’ exec who oversaw the development of a Channel 4 doc that featured a secret AI host. The hire of Kieran McCarthy as Director of Development comes as the Birmingham, UK-based Acclaimed seeks t...
Why it matters: ‘Family Face Off’s Acclaimed Content Hires Exec Who... is generating industry buzz.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Michael Sheen and Callum Scott Howells will strike up the orchestra — and each other — in a new West End-bound production of Peter Shaffer’s acclaimed play Amadeus, about the disharmony between music prodigy Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri, his...
Why it matters: Breaking Baz: Michael Sheen Goes “Full Circle,” Returning... signals where Hollywood is headed.
Big Tech has nearly doubled its lobbying spending since 2020 as concerns grow about how social media and AI have reshaped Americans’ lives.
Bottom line from Fortune: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
The current wars in Iran and Ukraine have shown that small and medium sized autonomous platforms have dominated.
Bottom line from CNBC: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
The Pope gives a frank and passionate speech, the likes of which have characterised his tour of Africa.
The big picture: Pope Leo criticises Equatorial Guinea prisons as he... — reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
Better.com CEO Vishal Garg said AI can service the low mortgages loan officers avoid.
The big picture: The starter home is dying. Better.com’s CEO says... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
Recommendations for the best Windrose ships to build and materials you'll need.
PC Gamer reports: I bought every ship in Windrose – here's... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
The British new wave legends return with “Free to Love,” an ode to the era of party music that exploded from the late ‘70s.
The big picture: Duran Duran and Nile Rodgers Bring Back the... — taps into a cultural moment.
Set between Seasons 2 and 3, "Tales from '85" follows the Hawkins' crew on a winter-set side quest that's pleasantly lightweight, but too constrained by the original narrative.
Bottom line from IndieWire: this could reshape the box office conversation.
Janeane Garofalo is also among the voice cast of the slightly more kid-friendly series, which follows the gang battling a new breed of monster in the brief period between seasons two and three.
The big picture: ‘Stranger Things: Tales From ’85’ Review: Odessa A’zion... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
After Fortune’s March investigation, the Microsoft founder's philanthropic foundation is opening one of its own.
Why it matters: The Gates Foundation is investigating its ties to... signals changing business strategies.
"Stranger Things: Tales From '85" takes place between "Stranger Things" Seasons 2 and 3, a move that makes no sense.
Why it matters: Stranger Things: Tales From 85 review: This baffling... could change how developers build software.
The life of Bernard Loiseau, the late French culinary giant who inspired the character of Chef Auguste Gusteau in Pixar’s Ratatouille, is set to be explored in a biopic. Chi-Fou-Mi Productions, which is part of the Mediawan Group, and 31 Juin Films announced on Thursday that...
Why it matters: Late Celebrity French ‘Ratatouille’ Chef Bernard Loiseau Set... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Netflix’s basketball comedy series Running Point is back for a second season. The third episode of the new installment, released on April 23, carries an end card that reads “In Loving Memory of #6 Niko Mijailovic.” It is a tribute to a Los Angeles boy who died a year ago in a ...
Why it matters: ‘Running Point’ Pays Tribute To Teen Niko Mijailovic... is generating industry buzz.
Keyboardist Nick Rhodes called the band's latest collaboration a "call to all the people out there who want peace, hope and understanding to prevail"
Rolling Stone reports: Duran Duran and Nile Rodgers Throw a Disco... — this shows where the music business is headed.
Covid, a failed merger, and now a spike in jet fuel prices have conspired to make Spirit's finances unworkable.
Fortune reports: How Spirit Airlines’ business model collapsed—and why a... — this signals changing business strategies.
A new minimally invasive procedure may help people keep weight off after stopping popular drugs like Ozempic and semaglutide—something most patients struggle with. In a clinical trial, those who underwent a technique called duodenal mucosal resurfacing regained far less weight...
The big picture: Simple “gut reset” may stop weight gain after... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Trudeau reiterated Ottawa's call for world leaders to unite and adopt "microlateralism" where a small group of countries identify shared interests.
CNBC reports: Justin Trudeau tells CNBC that international organizations may... — this hints at where the money is moving.
Microsoft announced a new A$25 billion ($18 billion) investment into Australia's digital infrastructure on Thursday, spanning cybersecurity and AI development.
Why it matters: Microsoft expands AI footprint in Australia with $18... hints at where the money is moving.
A breakthrough in brain-inspired computing could make today’s energy-hungry AI systems far more efficient. Researchers have engineered a new nanoelectronic device using a modified form of hafnium oxide that mimics how neurons process and store information at the same time. Unl...
ScienceDaily reports: This new brain-like chip could slash AI energy... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
The actress-and-producer discusses the European streamer's new family drama, stepping behind the camera, and the on-set moment that made her proud to be an action veteran.
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