Actor Michael Pitt charged with sexual abuse and assault of ex-girlfriend
Pitt is accused of sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend, choking her, and attacking her with a cinder block and a piece of lumber at his New York City home. Read More
Cardinals reportedly consulted ‘Conclave’ film before voting for new Pope
Some Cardinals and Clerics have reportedly consulted the acclaimed 2024 film and described ‘Conclave’ as “remarkably accurate” and “a helpful research tool.” Read More
Disney announces its first theme park in the United Arab Emirates
The theme park announcement is being made ahead of a visit by US President Donald Trump to the region next week. Read More
Emojis as social hand grenades: a consultant explains how they fall through generation gaps
What seems friendly to one person can come off as offensive or confusing to another — especially across age groups. Read More
Is Trump already softening his plans for 100% movie tariffs?
“I’m not looking to hurt the industry,” says Trump. “So we’re going to meet with the industry. I want to make sure they’re happy with it because we’re all about…
Foiled Brazilian terrorist plot against Lady Gaga gets sinister ‘satanist’ twist
Brazilian authorities have shared new details, reporting that a suspect had been planning to execute a “satanist ritual by killing a child or baby”, as the suspect reportedly believes Lady…
Music legend Smokey Robinson accused of sexual assault and rape by former housekeepers
The Motown legend has been accused by four of his former employees of sexual assault and rape, which the women say took place between 2007 and 2024. Read More
Former Eurovision contestants call for Israel and broadcaster KAN to be banned
More than 70 former Eurovision contestants have signed an open letter demanding Israel and its national broadcaster KAN to be banned from this year’s contest, which is due to take…
How a historian turned Assassin’s Creed Black samurai outrage into meaningful conversation
After facing online abuse over her work on the latest game in the popular Assassin’s Creed franchise, professor Sachi Schmidt-Hori disarmed hateful critics by creating a space for conversation. Read…
Radiohead star Jonny Greenwood speaks out on cancelled shows with Israeli musician Dudu Tassa
June concerts featuring Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood and Israel-born Dudu Tassa have been cancelled after “credible threats”. Greenwood has stated: “Intimidating venues into pulling our shows won’t help achieve the peace…