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Brad Pitt’s hollow race to redemption
If his roaring blockbuster of a comeback film, “F1: The Movie,” is to be believed, we are witnessing a Brad...
“Keeping you obsessed”: Netflix’s demons vs. hunters movie captures the mystical allure of K-pop
Friendship bracelets. Must-have merch. Idol worship. Global fame. Loyal fans who will give up a piece of their soul for...
“We know we’re on the right side of history”: Kneecap play Glastonbury despite BBC blackout
It’s almost remarkable how much ink has been spilled about Irish rap trio Kneecap. The act, whose music celebrates drug...
Natasha Lyonne’s big AI problem
In this life, when we bear the weight of so much uncertainty, there is one hopeful fact that we can...
“How is it ever going to stop?”: Rod Stewart takes on Trump, Musk and the war in Gaza
Given he’s been a megawatt star for more than half a century, it’s odd to think that Rod Stewart has...
The best of 2025 . . . so far
Whether it was tooting on paper horns and slinging back champagne in a crowded bar, or watching the ball drop...
Bezos and Sánchez celebrate lavish Venetian wedding
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez were married this weekend in a breathtaking celebration set against the historic backdrop of Venice,...
Sadly, “Squid Game” may be right about democracy
The rules are always changing, even when they don’t appear to be. In the opening season of “Squid Game,” players...
“Kpop Demon Hunters” Korean food feast: From kimbap to ramyeon, but hold the kimchi
On Netflix’s “Kpop Demon Hunters,” the secret to fighting the good fight is having enough fuel. Therefore, Rumi, Mira and...
Mariska Hargitay unravels the truth of her famous mother’s legacy
When Jayne Mansfield died in 1967, killed in a car wreck at the age of just 34 years old, the...
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