When movie studios chase giant, broad-audience blockbusters, the formulas have become increasingly safe and increasingly repetitive. Summer blockbuster season is dominated by adaptations of major IPs, remakes, reboots, and franchise sequels, where creative top tables recognize the potential for established audiences. But sometimes, a bit of original magic sneaks through and manages to make hundreds of millions. Almost a decade ago, Warner Bros handed Jason Statham a jet ski and an ocean of CGI, and unexpectedly engineered a $927.5 million success story. The premise was actually quite simple: take the defining elements of two of Steven Spielberg’s biggest hits -…
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Kanye West Ex-Staffer Trying to Block Rapper from Using Insanity as Defense in Court Battle Published September 1, 2026 1:00 AM PDT Kanye West’s former staffer is making moves in court to prevent the musician from claiming he wasn’t in his right mind as a defense in their legal battle … TMZ has learned. According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Benjamin Provo, who worked at the musician’s Donda Academy in 2021, says he wants the judge to block Ye from making the claim he was of “unsound mind” when he was discriminating against Benjamin. Benjamin claims Kanye is pulling…
The Trump administration is reviving a competition reminiscent of The Apprentice at a government agency with a $1 million prize pool, according to a news report. Fox News reported that the Small Business Administration will host a pitch competition in honor of the United States’ 250th anniversary that pits five entrepreneurs in a battle to win over a three-judge panel with their business ideas for a share of the $1 million pool. The competition echoes President Donald Trump’s days as the boss on the 2000s reality show The Apprentice, on which competitors vied for a chance to be an understudy…
The wait is finally over as the trailer for Daayra has finally been released by Junglee Pictures. Within a short span of time, it has already managed to garner a lot of attention with both fans of the genre as well as the cast. The movie is inspired by true events with the star-packed cast taking on a more serious role in this new thriller-action. Netizens quickly tuned up to the trailer of Daayra to pen down their thoughts on ‘X’. One fan quickly pointed out the credits rolled out in the trailer, specifically highlighting some other thrilling tales…
As Pokémon continues its year-long 30th Anniversary celebration, the franchise has been giving fans several fun new announcements, games, and more. Whether someone enjoys playing the popular trading card game, watching animated shows, or playing the various video games featuring the familiar pocket monsters, there’s been a lot going on this year. And, of course, 2026 isn’t even over yet. Among the official announcements and reveals for the 30th anniversary, there have been several exciting collaborations. These include many companies that you wouldn’t normally expect to see alongside Pokémon, including ones like Polaroid, Secretlab chairs, and more. Earlier this year,…
This Is My Fresh Summery Reset Meal. Juicy teriyaki chicken, grilled if you want, served over rice with a scoop of bright gingery peaches, and a rich sesame drench getting into every bite. YES PLEASE I love this meal! My family’s summer eating has two basic modes: Fresh mode: vibrant, summery produce! crispy, juicy, colorful. YOLO mode: chips (so many chips), ice cream cones, hot dogs, fried chicken sandwiches, and packaged snacks that hit just right at the pool, on a road trip, or at the State Fair. I truly love both of these categories. But once every few weeks,…
Barcelona Sants sends trains in five directions, and none of them need a rental car. Within an hour or two, you can stand in a Roman amphitheater, walk a monastery trail cut into a mountain, or sit on a sea wall in a fishing village that has barely changed its shape in a century. This guide covers five day trips from Barcelona by train: Tarragona, Sitges, Montserrat, Girona, and Altafulla, with exact routes, stations, and what to expect once you arrive. Related read: Beautiful Places in Spain to Add to Your Itinerary Best Day Trips from Barcelona by Train 1.…
‘DWTS’ Gleb Savchenko Selling My Desert Digs!!! Amid Custody War With Ex Published August 31, 2026 6:56 PM PDT Gleb Savchenko is looking to unload his Southern California home … putting the desert property on the market amid his ongoing legal battle with his ex-wife … TMZ has learned. Sources familiar with the sale tell TMZ … Gleb listed the Morongo Valley property for $1.4 million Saturday as he and ex Elena Samodanova remain locked in a contentious custody fight involving their two daughters. The 3 bed, 4 bath home spans nearly 2,700 square feet and sits on just under…
OsamaSon’s musical output to date has been plagued by leakers. At least he seems to be leaning into it. A lineup shakeup at Toronto’s First Class Fest, which took place over the weekend, led to the rapper performing both nights, and he took the opportunity to turn his Saturday (August 29) set into a showcase of exclusively unreleased material. OsamaSon’s 18-song setlist included live debuts of “All Day,” “Range Rover,” “Guap in My Pants,” “Movie,” “Broad,” and “Creek.” Check it out and watch footage of his performance below.In 2024, a data dump of more than 400 unreleased OsamaSon tracks hit…
Keerthy Suresh may be late to share pictures from her Onam celebrations, but the wait was certainly worth it! Perhaps she was simply too busy living in the moment to post them. Her Onam celebrations were filled with scrumptious traditional feasts, family warmth and joyful moments with loved ones. She spent quality time with her family and reconnected with her cultural roots during the festival. Taking to Instagram, she shared heartwarming glimpses of her Onam festivities, capturing the spirit of togetherness.“A packedddd yet beautiful Onam with some of my best people… Thulped a number of Sadhyas, laughed a little too…