Born in Dublin, Fricker began her acting career with parts and in TV and the theatre,including Ireland's first soap opera Tolka Row in the 1960s,ITV soap Coronation Street in 1977, and Licking Hitler… [+49 chars]

She won for her role in 1989 film My Left Foot and had well-loved parts in Home Alone 2 and TV's Casualty.

BBC News

Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker dies at 81 - BBC

Tricky may not have released an album in six years, but he has kept busy; Theis Thaws and Lonely Guest are just two aliases the trip-hop innovator has used to record new music. But, as press-release … [+1381 chars]

Pitchfork

11 Albums Out This Week You Should Listen to Now - Pitchfork

A total of 362 Modern decklists were submitted for Pro Tour Magic: The Gathering® | Marvel Super Heroes, but some stand out more than others. The spiciest ones push the boundaries with innovative car… [+17560 chars]

From Cat combos to tricky artifact loops, there's plenty of spice to be found in Modern. See what decks broke from the norm at the Pro Tour!

Magic.gg

The Spiciest Modern Decklists from Pro Tour Magic: The Gathering® | Marvel Super Heroes - magic.gg

"God of War" was first ordered to series in December 2022. Per its official description, the drama "follows Kratos, the God of War, who, after exiling himself from his blood-soaked past in ancient Gr… [+1044 chars]

Prime Video's God of War adaptation is searching for a new lead.

TVLine

God Of War TV Series To Recast Kratos After Actor Ryan Hurst Suffers On Set-Injury - TVLine

In an era of entertainment increasingly dependent on franchises, Christopher Nolan has turned his name into one of them. 
He turned a procedural about a scientist into a billion-dollar box office bl… [+166 chars]

Nolan’s 13 films changed the ambitions of the blockbuster. Here’s how « The Odyssey » and all the rest stack up.

The Washington Post

Review | Every Christopher Nolan movie ranked, including ‘The Odyssey’ - The Washington Post

The "Today" show anchors are addressing the arrest of an intruder.
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Craig Melvin is addressing an intruder who entered the "Today" show studio and was arrested by police.

USA Today

'Today' show intruder – Craig Melvin, anchors address incident - USA Today

Christopher Nolan's highly-anticipated adaptation of ancient Greek poet Homer's epic "The Odyssey" has sparked debate for months before audiences even had the chance to see it.
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Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" faces casting debates, historical accuracy criticism, and dialogue backlash, but experts say buzz may boost box office.

Fox News

Every controversy surrounding Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' from casting to costumes - Fox News

Paramount‘s $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) faces more than a month of regulatory uncertainty in Britain, where Parliament has closed its doors for the summer.
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Paramount's $110B takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery faces weeks of regulatory uncertainty in Britain, where Parliament has closed for the summer.

Deadline

Paramount-Warner Deal Uncertainty As UK Parliament Breaks For Summer - Deadline

Will Smith could get roped into the ongoing legal battle between his former friend and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith ... at least if the former friend gets his way ... TMZ has learned.
According to le… [+1196 chars]

Will Smith could get roped into the ongoing legal battle between his former friend and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith ... at least if the former friend gets his way ... TMZ has learned.According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Will's ex-friend, Bilaal Salaam, is…

Will Smith's Former Friend Trying to Drag Him Into Legal War With Jada Pinkett Smith - TMZ

One of the most terrifying aspects of being a teen is the continuous change. Young people are expected to navigate high school, friendships, romance and mental wellness before making major decisions … [+3606 chars]

In the finale film, "Heartstopper Forever," Charlie and Nick embrace a brand new chapter of their relationship and all of the unknown that comes with it.

Variety

Netflix’s ‘Heartstopper Forever’ Is a Wistful and Mature Ending for Charlie and Nick’s Love Story: Review - Variety

EXCLUSIVE: Universal‘s Christopher Nolan epic The Odysseyis sailing to previews tonight around $15M give or take. 
If that figure posts, it will rank as the best previews we’ve seen so far this year… [+2077 chars]

Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' is off to excellent start with $15M, the best previews for a live-action movie year-to-date.

‘The Odyssey’ Launches Weekend Voyage With Thursday Previews Around $15M U.S. – Box Office - Deadline

In a Popcast interview about her third album, Daughter From Hell, Gracie Abrams talked about how shed changed her songwriting style. A few years older and more conscientious of the feelings of the pe… [+3674 chars]

Read Molly Mary O’Brien’s review of the album.

Gracie Abrams: Daughter From Hell Album Review - Pitchfork

BTS unveiled the music video for “Normal,” the ninth track on their chart-topping album, Arirang.
The video is currently only viewable on Spotify in select Beta markets, where it will be available t… [+1341 chars]

BTS unveiled the music video for "Normal," the ninth track on their chart-topping album, 'Arirang.'

Rolling Stone

BTS Invite Fans to Look Beyond the Spotlight in ‘Normal’ Video - Rolling Stone

Desiigner is back behind bars in South Carolina ... the rapper has been arrested again on a domestic violence charge ... TMZ has learned.
According to jail records obtained by TMZ, the "Panda" rappe… [+1105 chars]

Desiigner is back behind bars in South Carolina ... the rapper has been arrested again on a domestic violence charge ... TMZ has learned.

Rapper Desiigner Arrested for Domestic Violence, Property Damage - TMZ

Netflix has been in Wall Streets doghouse lately following concerns about waning interest from viewers, and its earnings on Thursday afternoon sparked even more investor concern.
The streaming giant… [+374 chars]

Netflix’s stock is falling in the wake of mixed earnings and a new plan to cut back on the publication of ‘What We Watched’ reports

MarketWatch

Netflix is getting stingier about its viewing data, and Wall Street isn’t happy - MarketWatch

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia and will be honored at a private family memorial at his New Zealand farm later, his agent told The Associated Press on Thursday.
Neil… [+2757 chars]

Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia and will be honored at a private family memorial at his New Zealand farm later, his agent told The Associated Press on Thursday.

'Jurassic Park' star Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent says - PBS

Zendaya spent the press tour for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey channeling her inner Greek goddess, proving once again why she and her longtime stylist, Law Roach, are in a league of their own.
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Zendaya's recent dresses, with their ethereal silhouettes, shield-like details and nods to classic Greek sculpture, have been nothing short of divine.

Yahoo Entertainment

Zendaya goes full Greek goddess on 'The Odyssey' press tour: An otherworldly winged gown, a gilded Zuhair Murad look and more - Yahoo

As a millennial who grew up watching "SNL" in the years that Will Ferrell rose through its ranks, I'm always ready to dive head-first into any of his new projects. (My "Old School" viewings alone hav… [+2422 chars]

Which golf comedy is more worthy of your time: The Hawk or Stick?

The Hawk Review: Does Will Ferrell's Golf Comedy Top Owen Wilson's Stick? - TVLine

"This is another difficult loss," Gibbs' tribute begins. "Our journey together began long before '227' came to television. Hal was part of the original stage production at our Crossroads Theater. My … [+1140 chars]

Marla Gibbs is paying tribute to her late TV husband, Hal Williams, who starred as Lester Jenkins on the NBC classic 227.

Hal Williams Remembered: Marla Gibbs Pays Tribute To Her 227 TV Husband - TVLine

Kris Jenners mother, Mary Jo MJ Shannon, died on Thursday at age 91. Jenner announced the news on Instagram, where she shared a touching ode to her late mother. Today, we said goodbye to my beautiful… [+1288 chars]

Kris Jenner’s beloved mother, MJ Shannon, died on Thursday at age 91. Jenner said she was ‘the heart of our family.’