Smile 2 Levels Up the Franchise—And Makes Its Future More Exciting
The superior horror sequel centers on Naomi Scott’s Skye Riley, a global pop sensation who contracts the franchise’s smile-fueled curse.
After Nine Years, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton Follow-Up Is … This?
The Broadway virtuoso’s Warriors musical is not going to put an end to the backlash.
Labour tiptoes nervously towards a China policy
David Lammy’s low-key visit to Beijing shows the party is still trying to work out its China stance.
Israelis and Palestinians react to Hamas leader Sinwar’s death
Relatives of the Israeli hostages still held in Gaza say now is the time to negotiate their release.
“Anora” paints a dazzling portrait of love, loss and self-discovery
Mikey Madison’s mesmerizing performance as a complex sex worker defies simple labels.
Simon Cowell Says ‘I Feel Empty’ After Liam Payne’s Death: ‘Every Tear I Have Shed Is a Memory of You’
Simon Cowell has paid tribute to Liam Payne following the One Direction singer’s death at age 31 on Oct. 16. “Liam, I am devastated. Heartbroken. And I feel empty,” wrote the former ‘X Factor’ judge and One Direction co-creator on Oct. 18.
Simon Cowell pays tribute to ‘kind, funny, talented’ Liam Payne
He describes the singer as ‘thoughtful, talented, humble’.
‘Anora’ Gets Lost In Its Own Excess
At times, Anora comes across like a movie designed to attract the extremely online crowd, much in the same way as Charli XCX’s Brat, or Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, or the Safdies’ Uncut Gems all did. It has all of social media’s favorite thematic elements: sex work, wealth and excess, class commentary, hot people, “bisexual lighting,” […]
Democrats launch Taylor Swift-themed voting campaign tied to Eras Tour end
With Taylor Swift set to perform three shows in Miami this week, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) on Friday launched an “I Will Vote” campaign themed on the pop superst…
