A major Hollywood sci-fi franchise shifted to Netflix, but the platform axed the show, ending its streaming life. One of the most difficult things a burgeoning franchise can do is cross mediums. TV shows, movies, and books all have separate needs, making it complicated to translate one to the other. However, many sci-fi movie franchises have made the bold choice to step from one format to another. Some, like Alien and Stargate, have done this with incredible success levels. Not all have been so lucky, though. Robocop’s TV attempt led to two excessively subpar shows, and Minority Report never needed…
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Khadijah Farrakhan Dead at 90 … Married to Louis for 72 Years Published June 27, 2026 2:13 PM PDT Louis Farrakhan’s wife of more than 70 years has passed away … the Nation of Islam announced Saturday. The Honorable Minister @LouisFarrakhan with deep sadness yet with profound gratitude to Allah informs you that his beloved wife of 72 years, the First Lady of the Nation of Islam, Mother Khadijah has returned to Allah (may Allah be pleased). pic.twitter.com/W9K4jG6v4E @OfficialNOI The religious organization released a statement … beginning with a verse from the Quran before stating Mother Khadijah Farrakhan — the…
At least Olivia Rodrigo’s fans have the decency to wear diapers: Noah Kahan is reminding fans to go the bathroom if they have to go No. 2 after a fan defecated near the stage during his concert in Philadelphia on Friday night. “If you have to poop at a show please dear god just go to the bathroom lmao,” Kahan wrote in a post to X on Saturday. “I’ve pooped my pants as much as the next 29 year old but you guys gotta understand there’s a venue worker out there with a 1000 yard stare after dealing with that.”…
Sharmila Tagore recently revisited one of the most defining and unconventional moments of her career during an appearance at We The Women. The veteran actress looked back at her iconic Filmfare bikini cover, an image that remains etched in the history of Indian pop culture. While the cover sparked a nationwide conversation, Sharmila clarified that the decision to pose in a bikini was entirely her own, dismissing long-standing rumours that it was a calculated move for publicity. She shared during the session, “It was actually my idea. The photographer, Dheeraj Chawla, wanted to do a photoshoot, and I suggested,…
Craig Gillespie may have already found his next major project following the release of Supergirl. Gillespie has become one of Hollywood’s most sought-after directors thanks to a filmography that includes I, Tonya, Cruella, Lars and the Real Girl, and Dumb Money. Most recently, he made his debut in the new DC Universe with Supergirl, starring Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El. While the comic book movie marks one of the biggest projects of his career to date, it appears the director could be heading in a very different direction for his next feature. According to Deadline, Gillespie is currently in talks…
Donald Trump My Picture Smokes Young Barack’s!!! Published June 27, 2026 12:03 PM PDT Donald Trump’s comparing throwback pics against Barack Obama’s … flaunting his put-together military style — while seemingly roasting his predecessor for lighting up. POTUS posted a split-photo comparing the two in their younger days … capturing him in his uniform from the New York Military Academy, which he attended in the early 1960s, and the former prez from early on at his time at Occidental College. Obama wears a wide-brimmed hat, a collared shirt, and puffs on a cigarette in the pic … a habit the…
Heavens to betsy have announced a coast-to-coast U.S. fall tour for 2026. The feminist punk band, which hadn’t played for more than 30 years until recently, is hitting the road for a 10-date stretch of club shows. The tour kicks off October 17th in San Francisco at Bottom of the Hill. They hit Seattle, Washington D.C., New York, Philadelphia, and Chicago amongst others. The tour ends November 22nd in Durham, North Carolina at Motorco. Tickets go on-sale Thursday July 2nd at 10:00 a.m. local time. Fans can look for tickets to their New York show via Ticketmaster. Heavens to betsy…
Samantha Ruth Prabhu was recently clicked at the Mumbai airport alongside her husband, Raj Nidimoru. Samantha looked chic in a vibrant green dress paired with a blazer. The duo’s public appearance comes at a notable time for both. Samantha has been the talk of the town after recently confirming her pregnancy at a public event. The news was met with massive joy from her fans and industry peers. Adding to the buzz, Raj Nidimoru officially confirmed Maa Inti Bangaaram 2. This project marks Samantha’s much-awaited return to the screen after her maternity break. Fans are eager to see the her…
It’s a difficult time for gaming manufacturers and PlayStation is not immune. A widespread attempt to make generative AI profitable has resulted in a component crisis, making RAM, SSDs, and other computing parts exorbitantly expensive. It has affected the Steam Machine, raised the price of the Steam Deck, caused Xbox to increase its price tags twice, and made the PlayStation 5 more expensive than it was at launch. The industry is facing dire circumstances and PlayStation is now seeing the results immediately. Last month was PlayStation’s worst May for console sales since 2000. You read that right – PlayStation consoles…
President Trump on John Bolton Ex-Security Adviser is a ‘Terrible Person!’ Published June 27, 2026 8:46 AM PDT President Donald Trump didn’t leave a single thought to himself as he went off on his former national security adviser, John Bolton, after he pleaded guilty to mishandling classified documents. Check out the prez’s Truth Social post from Friday night — he goes off on Bolton, calling him “a very dumb, unbalanced, and unskilled former representative of the United States of America.” He went on, “He is a terrible person, a lunatic who only wanted to start trouble and wars, and who…