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'Sinners' surges past 'Minecraft' to lead box office

This image released by Warner Bros Pictures shows Michael B. Jordan, foreground from left, Michael B. Jordan and Omar Benson Miller in a scene from
Brand names, not filmmakers or stars, are said to rule the box office these days. But Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners,” led by twin Michael B. Jordans, proved a bloody exception to modern movie rules, …

Keri Hilson's 'We Need to Talk' marks her return to music after a 15-year absence

Keri Hilson poses for a portrait on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Gary Gerard Hamilton)
The year Keri Hilson released her second album Barack Obama was in his first term as U.S. president, the first iPad was released and Instagram was launched. On Friday, the two-time Grammy-nominated …

Jacob Elordi talks weight loss and on-screen romance for 'The Narrow Road to the Deep North'

Jacob Elordi is gearing up for another busy year. He's starring in Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein” and currently filming Emerald Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights,” but will next be seen …
Judge denies Sean 'Diddy' Combs' request to delay May 5 trial

A federal judge in New York says the sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs will proceed as scheduled in early May despite his lawyer's claims that they need an extra two months to prepare. …

Katy Perry gears up for sci-fi inspired world tour Katy Perry has been busy. In the past year, she's released an album, campaigned for Vice President Kamala Harris and flew to space. As she heads to Mexico City to kick off a world tour on Wednesday, …
Harvey Weinstein can stay in hospital during #MeToo retrial, judge rules Harvey Weinstein has been moved to a New York City hospital after a judge approved the ailing ex-studio boss’s request to stay there rather than in jail when he’s not in court for his #MeToo …
‘Sinners,’ shot on IMAX film, is a historic first for female cinematographers Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw didn’t realize she was going to make history for her profession on “Sinners.” The Ryan Coogler film, now playing in theaters nationwide, marks the first …
'Star Wars' fans wave lightsabers as an upcoming film gets announced in Japan The Force was with many Japanese, as well as visitors from abroad, at a “Star Wars” event where Lucasfilm announced that the next installation in the franchise will hit theaters in May 2027 …
Wiz Khalifa's 'Kush + Orange Juice' changed his game. 15 years later, a sequel recaptures the spirit
Wiz Khalifa released his breakout mixtape, “Kush + Orange Juice,” 15 years ago. It was a soundtrack for cool kids in 2010 with its breezy songs about girls and weed broadcast through his …
Filmmaker-music journalist Cameron Crowe has a memoir out this fall. It’s called ‘The Uncool'
Cameron Crowe was planning to compile some of his old music interviews for a book when he realized he had a more personal story to tell. Simon & Schuster announced Thursday that the Oscar-winning …
Movie Review: Michael B. Jordan has double duty in Ryan Coogler’s pulsating, vein-bursting ‘Sinners’
Michael B. Jordan is Stack, easy to smile, enigmatic to be around. Jordan is also Smoke, his more somber twin brother. And you could say the third partner is Ryan Coogler, the supremely talented …
Nate Bargatze will host the 2025 Emmy Awards
Stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze will host the 77th Emmy Awards. CBS announced Wednesday that one of the most popular stand-ups currently working will emcee the Sept. 14 ceremony at the Peacock …
Tribeca Festival sets lineup with Miley Cyrus, Billy Joel and Eddie Vedder
The 2025 Tribeca Festival will feature a medley of music stars, including Billy Joel, Miley Cyrus and Eddie Vedder, in its 24th edition. The annual New York festival, which in 2022 dropped “Film” …
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Movies and TV shows casting across the US

Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting across the US.
Country-pop star Kelsea Ballerini salutes fans who have followed her from small venues to arena shows
The Salt Lake Tribune highlights Kelsea Ballerini, the country pop musician who performed "Live on Tour," her first Utah arena show, while thanking fans who have followed her journey through smaller venues.
Movies and TV shows casting across the US
Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting across the US.
'The White Lotus' effect: How HBO's hit series is redefining travel, style, and brand strategy
Compartés explains how "The White Lotus" has become a masterclass in modern marketing with its stunning visuals and satirical take on wealth to its cultural impact on fashion, food, and decor. 

20 don't-miss summer events across the nation in 2025

Way.com compiled a guide to the must-not-miss summer events across the country.

The most spectacular bingo halls in the U.S. and U.K.

OLBG unveils the top 10 best bingo halls, ranked by ambience, game variety, prize money, and more, to discover which venue clinches the title between the U.K. and the U.S.

From Jewish summer camp to gospel to Chabad, Bob Dylan’s faith doesn’t fit in a box − but he’s long had a connection to Israel

Bob Dylan gives his first concert in Israel in 1987 in Tel Aviv, playing with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

Despite pressure to cancel Israel performances, Dylan has performed in the country several times. Ever an enigma, he rarely explains his decisions − or views on religion.

Complicated friendships can affect well-being—just take it from these 5 pop culture duos

Charlie Health focuses on complicated friendships as seen in "The Office" and "The Real Housewives," plus data on how friendship affects well-being and mental health.

2025 influencer marketing costs on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok

CreatorDB presents a guide that breaks down the cost for influencer marketing, which covers Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok influencer rates, and negotiation strategies to help you set the right price and maximize results.

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Best films turning 50 in 2025
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5 narcissistic pop culture characters—and what experts say about them
Charlie Health presents examples of pop culture characters who exhibit narcissistic tendencies—plus guidance on what to do if you notice narcissistic traits in yourself or others.
9 celebrities who have been sued for personal injury
Recovery Law Center compiled a list of nine celebrities who have faced personal injury lawsuits, sourcing from news articles and court documents.
10 of the most talked-about TV series of 2025
Stacker consulted entertainment outlets and social media chatter to determine 10 of the most talked-about and buzzy shows of 2025. 
Kevin Costner forging ahead with $100 million Utah film studio despite lackluster response to 'Horizon'
The Salt Lake Tribune reports on Kevin Costner's decision to continue building out a $100 million Utah film studio in support of the location's movie maker roots.

50 songs you won't believe are turning 50 this year

Stacker surveyed Billboard's Hot 100 chart in 1975 to highlight the top 50 songs turning 50 in 2025. See which hits made the list.

Sustainable fashion trends at the Oscars

VRAI spotlights a shift occurring on the red carpet that marks a collective commitment to environmentally responsible fashion among celebrities.

A Palestinian film is an Oscars favorite − so why is it so hard to see?

Directors Basel Adra, left, and Yuval Abraham on stage at the 62nd New York Film Festival on Sept. 29, 2024.
Despite winning awards at festival after festival, the film has been unable to find a company to distribute it in the US.

The best movies of 2025 so far

Stacker ranked the best films of 2025 as of Feb. 3 using data from Metacritic. Find out which movies critics are loving the most this year so far.

Celebrity engagement ring trends for 2025

VRAI examines celebrity engagement ring trends for 2025, including styles, shapes, and settings.

Vinyl's shocking comeback: Why everyone's talking about records again

Bandcamp explores the surprising resurgence of vinyl and why it's become a cultural movement.

5 important influencer marketing trends in 2025

CreatorDB reviews the last twelve months and forecasts the state of the influencer marketing arena for 2025.

Most popular casinos for concerts

OLBG examines 10 of the most popular casinos in terms of concerts and subsequent revenue.

In the age of on-demand streaming, have solo stars killed off bands for good?

Skoove shares insights from new research that suggests the golden era of rock 'n' roll may be over.

Adam Devine reveals biggest health lessons he learned in 2024—and his goals for 2025

MyFitnessPal speaks with comedian and actor Adam Devine about the biggest health lessons he learned in 2024, plus his goals for 2025 and how he plans to achieve them.

Both genres recently celebrated big birthdays. From their origins in the clubs and jams of the 1970s and 1980s, house and hip-hop have become global cultural forces.
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Ryan Coogler was the one who convinced Michael B. Jordan he could be a movie star. Since “Fruitvale Station," Coogler has called on Jordan for all of his films from “Creed” to “Black …
In the Los Angeles Times, you no longer have to take an opinion columnist's word for it. The newspaper has introduced a new feature generated by AI that accompanies these columns to provide some …
Swedish slow TV hit “The Great Moose Migration” has become a phenomenon. The livestream began airing Tuesday, a week ahead of schedule. National broadcaster SVT shows the annual migration 24 …
Kim Kardashian's lawyer says the reality TV star will testify in person at an upcoming French trial over a 2016 heist in Paris. Armed robbers allegedly tied Kardashian up and locked her in a bathroom …
PITTSBURG, Kan. — Despite numerous events happening in the area, community members still showed up in droves to take in the sights, sounds and smells of the Pittsburg ArtWalk.
Spring is in the air and so are local events. Hopefully, the April showers that bring May flowers will not impede on your plans. The forecast for next weekend (at least right now. It is Kansas) looks …
Music fests and tours and concerts in 2025: What's lined up
Way.com shares details about the music festivals, concerts, and tours lined up for 2025.  
Songs that dominated Billboard charts the longest
Stacker consulted the Billboard Hot 100 to rank the longest-running #1 songs by the number of weeks they spent at the top spot as of Dec. 14, 2024.
In Disney’s ‘Moana,’ the characters navigate using the stars, just like real Polynesian explorers − an astronomer explains how these methods work
Disney’s ‘Moana’ movies have brought a new level of excitement for astronomy and wayfinding, says an astronomer who regularly hosts planetarium shows.
Bob Dylan and the creative leap that transformed modern music
Just a few years into his career, Dylan decided he wanted to subvert the expectations of his fans – and rebel against industry forces intent on pigeonholing him and his work.
The ‘Death Mother’: Horror’s most unnerving villain
Disturbing ideas about motherhood are pushed into our collective unconscious, a film scholar writes. Little wonder they’re at the heart of several chilling films.