The 98th Academy Awards are already highlighting how much the Oscars have changed, but that’s just the beginning. With Sinners setting a new record for most nominations for a single film and a continued embrace of international fare, the Academy Awards are increasingly becoming a more versatile and diverse space. The Academy Awards are ever-evolving to reflect an industry perpetually in flux, with the success of Sinners underscoring what films can capture Academy attention. It’s also notably far from the only evolution the ceremony is going through. With the Oscars set to stream exclusively on YouTube starting in 2029, the…
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Department of Homeland Security Still Attending SB LX Despite Unrest … Legal & Law-Abiding Citizens Are Good! Published January 26, 2026 2:12 PM PST The Department of Homeland Security has no plans to steer clear of the Super Bowl, despite tension and unrest after the shootings in Minnesota … telling TMZ Sports, “Those who are here legally and are not breaking other laws have nothing to fear.” Immigration and Customs Enforcement were reportedly set to carry out immigration enforcement at Super Bowl LX on February 8 in Santa Clara, CA … but with the controversy surrounding the deaths of Renee…
Lowell “Sly” Dunbar, the Jamaican drummer who reshaped reggae several times over as half of the duo Sly & Robbie, has died. “About seven o’clock this morning I went to wake him up and he wasn’t responding, I called the doctor and that was the news,” Dunbar’s wife, Thelma, said in a statement to The Jamaica Gleaner today, January 26. She did not disclose a cause of death, but shared that Dunbar had been sick for some time. He was 73.Dunbar was born on May 10, 1952 in Kingston, Jamaica. As Sly & Robbie, he and bassist Robbie Shakespeare—who died…
From battlefield bravery to quiet acts of sacrifice, Bollywood has often explored patriotism through powerful stories of courage and duty. While the genre has traditionally been dominated by male protagonists, several actresses have delivered unforgettable performances that placed women at the heart of national service. As India celebrates Republic Day 2026, here’s a look at actresses who brought patriotism alive on screen through nuanced, stirring, and impactful roles. Janhvi Kapoor – Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl Janhvi Kapoor stepped into the role of Indian Air Force pilot Gunjan Saxena, one of India’s first female combat aviators. Directed by Sharan Sharma,…
Ari Lennox stopped by the Jennifer Hudson show to promote her new album “Vacancy” and she looked shea buttered down in a beautiful chocolate brown outfit that was right on trend for the winter season. Styled by celebrity stylist Jeremy Haynes, Ari wore a rich dark brown patent leather trench coat, with the matching mini skirt by Parisian brand, Rowen Rose. Her white wife beater was an excellent pairing, setting the foundation for a luxe and ultra chic ensemble. Her sheer tights added a touch of sophistication, and her matching patent leather heels created cohesion. Ari Lennox’s glam was complimentary…
Percy Jackson and the Olympians released its second season on Disney+, with the Season 2 finale arriving on January 21. The good news is that there is a third season coming, based on The Titan’s Curse, the first story that wasn’t told in a previous movie. However, as fans wait for the third season to arrive, there are similar shows to binge-watch. Percy Jackson and the Olympians offers up a group of children and young adults who are all demigods, which means one of their parents is a god and the other a human. They learn their place in the…
Margot Robbie & Jacob Elordi Revving Up The Heat-Cliffe!!! Published January 26, 2026 11:46 AM PST Margot Robbie is cruising full-speed on her “Wuthering Heights” promo tour with Jacob Elordi … and if their interview rounds don’t already scream chemistry, these TMZ pics definitely do! Peep these B&Ws snapped by street photographer Rene Mascarena, who just happened to be stuck in traffic with them on L.A.’s famed Sunset Boulevard — he asked for a pic, and they happily obliged … ’cause LBR, when you look that good together, you never pass up free proof. The pair looked every inch the…
Kid Cudi is going on tour for the first time since 2022. The Rebel Ragers Tour runs from late April through the end of June, with stops in more than 30 North American cities. M.I.A. and Big Boi are joining Kid Cudi on all dates; A-Trak, Me N Ü, and Dot Da Genius will provide support at select shows. Check out the full itinerary below.Last year, Kid Cudi shared the album Free and published his memoir, Cudi. He also testified in the federal sex trafficking trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs.Revisit Alphonse Pierre’s column “Trippie Redd, Travis Scott, Kid Cudi, and…
Veteran actor Mammootty was named a Padma Bhushan awardee by the Ministry of Home Affairs on Sunday, marking another historic chapter in one of Indian cinema’s most formidable careers. The recognition comes 28 years after he was conferred the Padma Shri in 1998, and places him among the most decorated cultural figures in the country.A Nation’s Honour for a Screen LegendWith a filmography that stretches across more than five decades and over 400 films in multiple languages, Mammootty has long been regarded as one of the most influential performers India has produced. From intense political dramas and literary adaptations to…
Rihanna has been spotted all around New York helping to promote her beau A$AP Rocky’s fourth studio album, “Don’t Be Dumb” that has officially reached #1 on the Billboard 200 album chart. She let us hear her ROAR in a $7,050 Maison Alaïa tiger-print jacquard coat that was a standout sensation. She looked as if she was in her habitat with matching $1,850 tiger-print calf hair pumps that gave us the perfect dose of maximalism. If you’ve experience just how brutal and intense New York weather is this season, then you know how brave the Barbadian Princess is for stepping out…