Moving on from the Skywalker saga to tell new stories is vital for the Star Wars franchise, according to Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy. According to Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy, moving on from the Skywalker saga to tell new stories is vital for the Star Wars franchise. Following Disney’s acquisition of Lucasfilm, the term “Skywalker saga”…
Bob Odenkirk doesn’t remember anything about his heart attack last summer — not the CPR, not the three defibrillator zaps that brought him back to life and nothing from the eight days he spent recuperating at Albuquerque Presbyterian Hospital. Even the week after he went home is sketchy. He vaguely recalls his wife, Naomi, and…
For the second consecutive series, the Celtics lost Game 1 — falling 118-107 to the Heat on Tuesday in their Eastern Conference finals opener. It’s tough to see Tuesday’s loss as anything but an opportunity missed. The Celtics were without Marcus Smart (mid-foot sprain) and Al Horford (health and safety protocols), but they ran out…
Mike Novogratz broke his silence on the TerraUSD meltdown, calling it a “big idea that failed” and warning that the tough environment for cryptocurrencies will continue. The founder of Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd. and big backer of Terraform Labs, the company behind Terra and Luna, had gone silent for a week. Novogratz spent the time…
Flight data suggests someone in cockpit pushed Boeing 737-800 into near-vertical descent, according to a preliminary U.S. assessment of what led to the accident. The Boeing 737-800 was cruising at high altitude when it suddenly pitched into a near-vertical descent, plummeting into a mountain at extreme speed. Data from a black box recovered in the…
Melvin Capital, once one of Wall Street’s most successful hedge funds which then lost billions in the meme stock saga, will shut down after it was hit again by this year’s market slump. Gabe Plotkin, widely regarded as one of the industry’s best traders after posting years of double digit returns, told investors that the…
Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren are set to star in the new ‘Yellowstone’ prequel ‘1932.’ The Hollywood icons previously co-starred together in 1986’s ‘The Mosquito Coast.’ The Yellowstone Cinematic Universe (YCU) is expanding again — and bringing in two A-list movie stars. Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren will star in the Yellowstone prequel 1932, which…
Zarqa Nawaz has an uncanny ability to take serious, alarming concepts and infuse them with a sense of humor and lightheartedness. In her new novel, readers meet Jameela, who has only one life goal: to see her novel hit the New York Times best-seller list. When this doesn’t immediately happen, she travels to her local…
Today marks a huge victory for women in sports. After a long fight for equal pay, the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) has finally agreed to pay its U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) and U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) teams equally. The deal promises to “set the global standard moving forward in international soccer,” per CNN….
Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk, has hinted that the show’s second season maybe even more dramatic than its first. The creator speaking to Variety revealed that the second season of the famed Korean series would question whether humanity can conquer all as a united front. He said, “Humanity is going to be put to a…
Movie fans across the globe are excited for Marvel’s upcoming “She-Hulk” series and expectations for the MCU’s take on Jennifer Walters/She-Hulk are pretty high, thanks to the precedent set by “WandaVision,” “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” and “Loki” – especially since Tatiana Maslany has been cast as the titular lawyer turned superhero. After much…
Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly offered Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba, a £350,000-a-week contract to join the Ligue 1 champions this summer. Pogba’s current contract with Man United will expire at the end of the season. The Frenchman is set to leave Man United at the end of the season. Pogba has drawn the interest of…
American TV host, rapper, actor, and comedian, Nick Cannon has revealed that he is considering getting a vasectomy after welcoming eight children with 5 different women. The 41-year-old, who is expecting his ninth child with girlfriend Brie Tiesi said this to E! News’ Daily Pop. According to him, although he’s blessed with the gifts of…
The fashion designers have teamed up with the AAPI Victory Fund for a first-of-its-kind fashion-and-politics collaboration to encourage Asian Americans to vote. It was just a couple weeks ago that Phillip Lim and Prabal Gurung graced the Met Gala with a crew of culturally diverse stars dressed in Gurung’s electric creations. The two designers are…
Summer is around the corner, and the approaching change of seasons means our wardrobes are in need of a stylish update. For inspiration, look no further than Emily Ratajkowski, whose latest look is both weather-appropriate and exceptionally on trend. Whilst out on a stroll in sunny New York City this week, the 30-year-old model and…
A queen of the rock ’n’ roll hairstyle, Miley Cyrus has tried wolf cuts, shags, mullets and buzz cuts in her time. Her penchant for mussed-up, lived-in texture means it’s rare to see the singer with hair that is sleek and straight – but for an NBC dinner in New York City on Sunday, she…
Chelsea coach, Thomas Tuchel has disclosed that defender Andreas Christensen will not play for the club again. The German tactician admitted that the Dane left Chelsea in a far from the ideal situation after his decision not to play last Saturday’s FA Cup final against Liverpool. The Denmark international, who has already agreed on a…
Nigerian music star, Burna Boy is in the news again and this time, it’s all about his rising fame as an international superstar as captured in this revealing video by the BET Awards. Watch video below.
Eintracht Frankfurt defeated Rangers 5-4 on penalties to win the Europa League on Wednesday after the final in Seville finished 1-1 at the end of extra time. Aaron Ramsey missed for Rangers in the shoot-out after coming on as a substitute with only three minutes left of extra-time, before Rafael Borre struck the winning shot…
Tom Cruise showed just why he’s the biggest movie star in the world with his 45-minute masterclass at the Cannes Film Festival. Speaking about why he endangered his life for stunts on the “Mission: Impossible” films, Cruise said: “No one asked Gene Kelly, ‘Why do you dance?’” He also reminisced about jumping off the roof…
Taylor Swift is delivering the commencement speech for the lucky graduates of the class of 2022. The Grammy winner will also receive an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree at the ceremony. This means the NYU graduation has become the hottest ticket in town. The New York Times talked with graduates about getting rewarded with…
McDonald’s is adding a new McFlurry to its lineup, hoping an enticing summer treat can keep customers loyal as prices keep creeping higher. Beginning May 25 for a limited time, McDonald’s will start selling a Chocolatey Pretzel McFlurry that mixes vanilla soft serve ice cream with chocolate-covered pretzel bits, topped with a caramel swirl. It’s…
As the clock continues to tick towards the official takeover of Chelsea Football Club, here are 5 things from the latest string of updates that you should know: Chelsea takeover ‘on the verge of being approved’ as ‘Roman Abramovich’s lawyers arrive at a solution which should satisfy Treasury officials’ over a potential stumbling block to…
Fresh from its Olympic and Paralympic success, Japan is a dream holiday destination that should be firmly on your list for 2022. This year, however, it’s time to go beyond Tokyo and explore the country’s rural side. Japan’s newest bullet train route, Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen, is set to open between Nagasaki and Saga in autumn…
Your skincare routine may be impeccable, but there’s another overlooked element to your beauty regime that could be adding up to a decade to your face. Diane Kendal, make-up artist and product consultant for Marc Jacobs Beauty has revealed to Harpers Bazaar the common lipstick errors all women make – with many of them potentially…
Who wants to own Twitter? Maybe Elon Musk doesn’t. Sure, maybe he is causing chaos to extract a lower price from the Twitter board, but he just as well may walk away altogether and create a Twitter clone. There is a “60%+ chance from our view Musk ultimately walks from the deal and pays the…
Travel down to the Lone Star State, and you’ll find Esther’s Cajun Café & Soulfood, a friendly, fun place serving giant portions of all your soul food faves. Expect to find towering portions of candied yams, oxtails, and tons of flavorful cornbread. Everything tastes authentic and delicious, from the thick gravy and rice to the…
Apple has delayed plans to bring workers back to the office three days a week as COVID cases in its home state of California surged once again. The tech company blamed recent Covid-19 surges in California for the delay of the three day a week requirement. Workers must still come in two days a week,…
Stanway was just 16 when she made her debut for Man City and leaves as the club’s top goalscorer with 67 goals in 186 appearances. The 23-year-old England forward, who was out of contract with Man City this summer, signed a three-year deal with Bayern. Reacting, Stanway was quoted by BBC Sport as saying on…
Liverpool Take Title Race to the Final Day after 1-2 Win at Southampton Klopp made nine changes to his line-up… Liverpool have ensured that the 2021/22 Premier League title race will go down to the final day of the season after beating Southampton 2-1 on Tuesday night. The victory at St Mary’s, which was Liverpool’s…
In the heart of Oklahoma City’s 38th Street Preservation neighborhood, Bradford House is a delightful study in contrasts. It’s also fresh off a four-year restoration, inspired by the owners’ boutique-hotel stays around the globe. Enter the 1912 all-white mansion—the former home of Renaissance Man William L. Bradford: a cattleman, traveling salesman for school supplies, and…
Krafton has confirmed its plans to complete the launch of PUBG Mobile 2.0 this week with the arrival of the new Royale Pass. Plenty of fresh content has been added to the game as part of the 2.0 patch, which rolled out last week. Gamers now have access to the final version of Livik, which…
Nestlé is rushing baby formula into the United States via airfreight in a bid to ease a nationwide shortage that is unnerving parents around the country. In a statement to CNN on Tuesday, Nestlé said it is flying in some baby formula produced outside the United States, including Gerber Good Start Extensive HA from the…
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II made a surprise public appearance at the opening of a long-awaited train line in London on Tuesday. The monarch, walking with a stick, wore a bright yellow outfit and hat at Paddington station, in west London, to open the Elizabeth line, which is named in her honor. She was given a…
Kylian Mbappe has agreed to personal terms with Real Madrid and is expected to sign a deal once he completes the season with Paris Saint-Germain, The Athletic’s David Ornstein reports. However, PSG are reportedly trying to convince Mbappe to change his mind and extend his stay in the French capital. The 23-year-old, whose contract with…
A Louisville woman has filed for an emergency protective order against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Rajon Rondo and alleges the former Kentucky star brandished a gun and threatened her life. The woman alleges Rondo “became enraged” last week and filed for the EPO on Friday in Jefferson County Family Court, news outlets reported. She says in…
The long-running film festival has hit the beaches of southern France once again in its ciematic glory from today, May 17-28. The festival’s Offical Selection will include 49 titles, which is slimmed down compared to 2021’s 80 titles. Directors James Gray, Kelly Reichardt, David Cronenberg and Claire Denis all have films that have been selected…
Tortillas might first come to mind when it comes to Mexico. But one of the country’s most famous antojitos (street snacks or appetizers) is the pambazo, a favorite street food sandwich from Veracruz and Puebla said to have been inspired by the shape of a Mexican volcano. It’s a seriously filling thing featuring bread tinted…
BASF Care Creations highlighted its “Human. Nature” beauty concepts at Suppliers’ Day 2022 in New York, featuring inclusive beauty innovation to support textured hair conditioning, repair and styling, and claims such as detangling, strengthening and frizz management. The company also highlighted inclusive beauty technologies. For instance, the company’s Z-Cote Sheer naturally derived zinc oxide UV…
In places including the US and UK, remote work is here to stay. But that’s not necessarily the story around the world. Two years ago, the pandemic thrust us into remote work out of necessity – but now that many of the safety measures have lifted, large swaths of employees are still working from home….
The US has warned that IT workers from North Korea are trying to get remote working jobs by hiding their true identities for the purpose of stealing money for Pyongyang. Many of them pretend to be from other parts of Asia, according to three US government agencies. They are allegedly helping to fund North Korea’s…
Both Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk both went off injured during Liverpool’s FA Cup final triumph over Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on Saturday evening and won’t feature against Southampton on Tuesday night. With two weeks to go for the Champions League final against Real Madrid, Liverpool fans were worried that two of their team’s…
Barely a month ago, TPH by Taraji launched Body by TPH, the brand’s first body care collection, exclusively at Walmart. Body by TPH includes body cleansers, lotions and creams, body oil, body polish, bath elixirs and candles. In this piece, we will take a quick look at 13 specif things about the brands products that…
The Japan Tourism Agency announced on Tuesday, May 17 that it would start allowing small group tours in May as part of a “test tourism” trial before the country fully reopens to foreign visitors. The country’s tourism agency added that the trial will allow the government to assess health and safety protocols and how to…
A couple in India are suing their son and daughter-in-law — for not giving them grandchildren after six years of marriage. Sadhana and Sanjeev Prasad, who live in Haridwar, a city in northern Uttarakhand state, filed a petition this month seeking 50 million Indian rupees (about $643,000) in damages from their son, 35, and his…
Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal and Elon Musk are engaged in a debate over an issue Musk has made central to his proposed purchase of the platform — spam. In a series of tweets on Monday, Agrawal laid out Twitter’s approach to spam accounts and its challenges dealing with them. Twitter (TWTR) suspends “over half a…
Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta has blamed his entire players for their disappointing defeat to Newcastle United on Monday night. Arteta said he can no longer defend his players after they put Tottenham in the driving seat to qualify for a Champions League place. The loss at St James’ Park means that Mikel Arteta’s side are…
A South Indian fried chicken recipe that would taste amazing in a paratha with homemade tomato chutney. Ingredients For the spiced fried chicken 600g/1lb 5oz boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2.5cm/1in cubes 1 tsp salt 2 tsp ginger and garlic paste (equal parts) 2 lemons, juice only 1 tbsp chilli powder 20 fresh curry…
If ever there was a year to visit the Netherlands, it’s 2022 when the Floriade floral spectacle takes place, with its timely eco-theme of ‘growing green cities’. Held every 10 years, the Floriade Expo returns for six months from April to October and will bring an array of unique and fascinating exhibitions to Almere, near…
This recipe is my take on the kontosouvli, a souvlaki marinated in oregano and chilli. Equipment and preparation: for this recipe you will need skewers. Ingredients 400g/14oz pork shoulder, cut into 3cm/1¼in cubes For the marinade 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp dried oregano ½ tsp ground cumin ½ tsp…
