(Left) Lupita Nyongó voices Roz in DreamWorks Animation’s ‘The Wild Robot’, directed by Chris Sanders. © 2024 DreamWorks Animation. All Rights Reserved. (Right) Writer, director, and producer Christopher Nolan on the set of ‘Oppenheimer.’Preview:Chris Nolan is adding yet more cast to his new movie.Lupita Nyong’o is now reportedly in the cast.She joins the likes of Matt Damon, Tom Holland and Zendaya.As with lots of big movies that end up boasting giant, star-studded casts, there is a period of time known as the “drip feed” casting era, where sites break word of big names signing on to the project (or at…
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Lil Durk has pleaded not guilty to federal criminal charges related to an alleged murder-for-hire plot, Rolling Stone reports. He is tentatively due to stand trial, in California, on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Durk, who is in federal custody, in Los Angeles, has also delayed the release of his new album, Deep Thoughts, which had been due to arrive this autumn.Durk was arrested last month and charged with conspiracy to use interstate facilities to commit murder-for-hire resulting in death. He’s also facing two additional weapons-related charges.Prosecutors allege that Lil Durk and five other men allegedly associated with the rapper’s Only…
French President Francois Hollande delivers a speech as he attends the inauguration of the new ‘Sud Europe Atlantique’ (South Europe Atlantic) high-speed rail line, linking Tours and Bordeaux, on February 28, 2017, in Villognon, central France.Yohan Bonnet | AFP | Getty ImagesFormer French President François Hollande underlined the importance of Europe sticking together in the face of U.S. protectionism on issues like security and trade.President-elect Donald Trump’s election win last week has fueled fears of an impending economic nightmare for the European Union after he threatened to impose an additional 10% in tariffs on these nations. This would come at a…
It’s called “summit fever” — the compulsion to ascend a mountain or rockface by any means necessary. It’s a phenomenon plenty of climbers have attested to as they’ve ascended “the seven summits,” the highest mountains on each of the continents. But what exactly is it about these monuments of nature that call to us, that compel climbers to take their lives into their own hands and defy all sense of self-preservation? While some of it may be the prestige of taking on these notorious climbs, many climbers speak of something much harder to define, but something that supersedes anything close…
Sabrina Carpenter’s bouncy and voluminous hair is enviable. For proof, scroll through Instagram and TikTok, where you’ll find countless tutorials dedicated to re-creating her vintage, bombshell look. I’ve seen some that recommend using hot rollers. I’ve seen others that recommend using a blow-dry brush. While both can be effective for achieving voluminous curls, neither is the *actual* styling tool that her hairstylist, Scott King, uses to create her iconic look.Nope. That’s because the actual one is an underrated, multitasking styling tool that’s readily available on Amazon. Get this—it’s only $50. Does it sound too good to be true? We thought…
The GM logo is seen on the facade of the General Motors headquarters in Detroit on March 16, 2021.Rebecca Cook | ReutersDETROIT – General Motors laid off roughly 1,000 employees on Friday as the automaker attempts to cut costs and realign priorities amid changing market conditions, according to a person familiar with the decision.The layoffs, which were announced Friday morning to those impacted, were across the business. Some were due to poor performance, while others were part of a review to reorganize priorities by the automaker, according to the person, who agreed to speak about the decision on the condition…
Money manager John Davi is positioning for challenges tied to President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff agenda.Davi said he worries the new administration’s policies could be “very inflationary,” so he thinks it is important to choose investments carefully.”Small-cap industrials make more sense than large-cap industrials,” the Astoria Portfolio Advisors CEO told CNBC’s “ETF Edge” this week.Davi, who is also the firm’s chief investment officer, expects the red sweep will help push a pro-growth, pro-domestic policy agenda forward that will benefit small caps.It appears Wall Street agrees so far. Since the presidential election, the Russell 2000 index, which tracks small-cap stocks, is up around…
Xiaomi is working on a pair of smart glasses that offer support for features backed by artificial intelligence (AI) in collaboration with Apple supplier Goertek, according to a report. Other firms like Meta, Snap, and Baidu have either launched or unveiled glasses equipped with cameras, and Xiaomi’s purported wearable is also expected to offer similar functionality. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun reportedly expects the company to ship over 300,000 units of the product, which could be launched next year.Xiaomi AI Glasses Launch Timeline (Expected)According to an IT Home report (in Chinese), Xiaomi is developing a pair of AI glasses in partnership…
Aviv Melmed returned to The Challenge for Battle of the Eras. Pic credit: MTV Aviv Melmed returned for just her second season of The Challenge on MTV’s Battle of the Eras. She quickly became part of a powerful alliance, likely due to her association with Johnny Bananas and a stacked Era 2 team. However, her connection to Bananas also meant she got caught up in various feuds, rivalries, spats, and betrayals. One of those involved castmate Laurel Stucky, initially part of their alliance, referred to as Bananas’ Angels. Viewers saw Laurel betray Bananas and the alliance upon her exit from…
Alex Karp, CEO of Palantir Technologies, speaks during the Digital X event in Cologne, Germany, on Sept. 7, 2021.Andreas Rentz | Getty ImagesPalantir shares continued their torrid run on Friday, soaring 11% to a record, after the developer of software for the military announced plans to transfer its listing to the Nasdaq from the New York Stock Exchange.The stock jumped past $65.77 at the close, lifting the company’s market cap to $150 billion. The shares are now up more than 45% since Palantir’s better-than-expected earnings report last week and have almost quadrupled in value this year.Palantir said late Thursday that…
(L-R) Mike Tyson, Nakisa Bidarian and Jake Paul pose onstage during the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Boxing match press conference at Texas Live! in Arlington, Texas, on May 16, 2024.Cooper Neill | Getty ImagesThe highly anticipated boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson has already secured its place in the record books.The fight’s promoter, Most Valuable Promotions, which is co-owned by Paul, told CNBC it expects more than 70,000 people to be in attendance to the Friday night bout at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Dallas Cowboys’ stadium has a seating capacity of 80,000.The gate receipts alone…
Gary Sinise is opening up about his decision to step away from Hollywood to care for his wife and late son during their cancer battles. The CSI: NY actor recently told Fox News that he paused his acting career in 2019 and moved to Nashville in 2021 to be with his son, McCanna Anthony Sinise, who died in January from a rare spinal cancer called Chordoma, and his wife, Moira Harris, who had been diagnosed with breast cancer. “We were in the cancer fight during that time,” Sinise said. “My wife had been diagnosed with breast cancer. My son was…
Taylor Swift has credited her fans for her six Grammy nominations at a show in Toronto, thanking them and describing it as “unbelievable”. The all-conquering Eras Tour is now in its final leg, which kicked off at Toronto’s Rogers Centre on Thursday (November 14). During the show, the singer took the time to share her reflections on being recognised in so many awards categories. “You guys did something so amazing over the course of the last few months,” she said. “I just mean what you did with embracing ‘The Tortured Poets Department’, the album. It’s truly blown my mind because it’s really…
Pete Hegseth, host of Fox & Friends, at the National Council of Young Israel Gala in New York City.Michael Brochstein | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesPolice in California investigated Fox News host Pete Hegseth — who was picked this week by President-elect Donald Trump to be the next Defense Department secretary — in connection with an alleged sexual assault at a hotel in 2017, officials said.Hegseth, 44, was not charged after the probe that year by the Monterey Police Department. He denies the allegations.A spokesperson for the city of Monterey told NBC News in a statement that police…
14 Nov 2024 6 New Romance Novels to Read Before the Holidays The holiday season is the perfect time to cozy up with a heartwarming love story. Whether you’re looking for swoon-worthy moments, second chances, or festive flings, these six new romance novels will add a little extra magic to your reading list. Get ready to fall in love before the holidays! Grumpy Puck by Misha Bell Release Date: November 12 2024 The one time I decide to indulge my teammates and pull a prank on our mascot, I end up pissing off the quirkiest, sexiest woman I’ve ever met.…
Sharing a meal with friends or loved ones is supposed to be a pleasure. It’s relaxing and should be full of good food, a comfortable environment and plenty of alcohol. It shouldn’t be a time of petty bickering over a few bucks or resentment that someone’s not putting in their fair share of the tip. But like anything that’s connected to finances, things can get a bit tricky and stressful. Don’t ruin a great time by getting awkward when the bill comes. Keep these guidelines in mind and you’ll be able to handle it like a gentleman, so you can…
Smartphone shipments in India grew by 5.6 percent year on year (YoY) and the number of handsets shipped in the country rose to 46 million units, according to data from the International Data Corporation’s (IDC). Apple saw its market share rise to 8.6 percent, up from 5.7 percent in Q3 2023. Other smartphone makers that recorded an increase in market share include Vivo, Oppo, Motorola, and iQOO, while brands like Samsung, Realme, and OnePlus saw a decline in the same period.Smartphone Companies Shipped 38 Million 5G Smartphones in Q3 2024According to details from the IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, Apple recorded…
The Kardashians star, Kourtney Kardashian Barker has primarily been snuggling with her baby, Rocky Barker, for the past year. While she is still promoting her Lemme business, she has been more discrete in her work life. However, now she is stunning fans with an unrecognizable new look that has heads turning. Kim And Kourtney Kardashian Continue To Bury The Hatchet Without a doubt, the Kardashian-Jenners are always in the market for new collaborations. But one recent ad campaign has The Kardashians fans stunned. Not only does Kourtney Kardashian look out of this world, but she is teaming up with Kim…