Some films open with a bang. Hope opens with a fuse and makes you watch every inch of it burn. Director Na Hong-jin has created an audacious sci-fi action flick that literally has the ideas and execution to please every genre faithful out there. Hope is named so because it’s set in a place called Hope Harbour and the central theme of this alien invasion film too is hope. The first 20-odd minutes are slow, but the patience pays off. It plays like a slow burn from a veteran in the Steven Spielberg mould, building a town, a mood and a…
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Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for Klara and the Sun.Taika Waititi’s dystopian sci-fi film Klara and the Sun has finally arrived in theaters, and although reviews of the movie haven’t quite been glowing, and the movie’s Rotten Tomatoes scores are far from favorable (currently, the critic score is a bleak 24%, and audience scores haven’t yet been calculated), it is nevertheless a fascinating narrative with plenty of twists and turns. The movie centers on the titular lead, Klara (Jenna Ortega), who is an AI built to become a friend to the teen who chooses her—referred to as an “Artificial Friend”…
‘Wonder Years’ Actress Olivia d’Abo My Neighbor’s Harassing Me … Files for Restraining Order Published October 23, 2026 6:00 PM PDT Actress Olivia d’Abo says she’s having a not-so-wonderful year … she just filed for a restraining order against her neighbor, claiming he’s been harassing her over her trash cans. According to court documents, obtained by TMZ, the “Wonder Years” actress says her neighbor’s been harassing her since June, claiming she believes he’s been him her garbage bins from the street to halfway up her driveway. She claims the neighbor’s been intentionally positioning the bins across her driveway to block…
On the heels of releasing their new album I Don’t Wanna Say Goodbye, Haywire have lined up a jam-packed live slate for next year. Between January 3 and April 30, the Boston hardcore outfit will play a whopping 80 shows throughout Europe, the UK, and North America. This all follows a late 2026 Australian run including support dates for Rise Against and Dropkick Murphys. All things considered, this may be light work for Haywire, who in 2025 embarked on a DIY tour that hit all 50 states. Find the band’s extensive upcoming itinerary below.Read Andrew Sacher’s review of I Don’t…
Director Prashanth Neel, known for KGF, is expected to begin pre-production on Salaar 2 after completing Dragon. To mark Prabhas’s birthday, Neel met the actor, and the two posed for a photograph. The film’s team shared the picture with a note: “A special day and a special reunion. Wishing our one and only Violent Man, #Prabhas a spectacular birthday! We can’t wait to see this DINO-mite duo back in action…Salaar 2.” Earlier, Neel’s wife, Likitha Reddy, shared a picture with Prabhas, describing him as an elder brother.The sequel has been in limbo for a while. In May, Neel confirmed that…
Paramount+’s two biggest mob dramas battle for streaming supremacy as Sylvester Stallone and Tom Hardy lead rival crime hits that both drop every Friday for the rest of Fall 2026. Stallone just recently returned for the fourth season of Tulsa King, which was originally created by Taylor Sheridan and currently ranks #1 on Paramount+’s worldwide streaming chart. Tulsa King season 4 recently dethroned MobLand, Tom Hardy’s star-studded crime drama that returned for its highly anticipated second season roughly one month ago. Both MobLand and Tulsa King are massive streaming hits for Paramount+, but only one of them can officially claim…
DaBaby Settles Legal War With Ex DaniLeigh Over Daughter Published October 23, 2026 3:00 PM PDT Rapper DaBaby settled with his ex-girlfriend DaniLeigh after a drawn-out court battle over their daughter … TMZ learned. According to court docs obtained by TMZ, DaBaby and DaniLeigh executed a 13-page deal regarding custody and support for their 5-year-old, Velour Babyleigh Kirk. Per the agreement, DaBaby will pay an undisclosed amount per month in child support. The legal drama started after DaniLeigh filed a paternity case in 2024 … claiming she was the primary caregiver to their daughter. In her petition, she asked the…
“Do you know what’s not a high-flying bird? A chicken.” Noel Gallagher is the latest guest on Amelia Dimoldenberg’s Chicken Shop Date. In the new episode, the elder Gallagher brother opines on vegetarians (“Fuck those guys”), Macca (“He’s one of those rare people that when you meet him, you walk away from it feeling good about yourself”), and the long-standing rumor—started by him, mind you—that he doesn’t wear underwear onstage: “That’s nonsense—I wear two pairs of underpants.”Throughout the clip, Dimoldenberg peppers Gallagher with her characteristically acerbic questions. Asked “how do you make a comeback feel natural and not desperate,” he…
Happy birthday, Prabhas! As the clock strikes midnight on Friday, October 23, millions of fans across India and beyond celebrate their beloved Darling. May the year ahead bring you boundless energy, good health and the same quiet strength that has made you a cherished icon. Shine on, Rebel Star! One of the Most Prolific Pan-Indian Stars Prabhas stands tall as one of the biggest pan-Indian stars, seamlessly bridging languages and audiences with his powerful screen presence. From the epic heights of Baahubali and the futuristic world of Kalki 2898 AD to the gritty action of Salaar, he continues to redefine…
Photo Credit: Rielle Oase At The Bomb Fashion Show’s Los Angeles debut, designer Vivian Chan found an unexpected source of inspiration for her Cadillac-inspired collection: the way light dances across the automaker’s copper-orange finish. [SEE ALSO: How Vivian Chan Is Redefining The Power Of Simplicity] Showcasing a series of looks from her VIVIANCHAN fashion house, Chan translated the car’s shifting hues into fashion, featuring sheer layers, delicate draping, and romantic silhouettes. Her marquee look featured a peach-orange ensemble with an asymmetrical midriff halter top and skirt in textured, crinkled silk organza. As the model moved through Nya West in Hollywood,…