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Jaalen Best Wanted to Be a Pro Athlete. Now He’s Playing ‘The Greatest’ Boxer Onscreen
The 28-year-old has managed to combine his love of sports and acting with his breakout role, portraying legendary boxer Muhammad Ali in Prime Video's new series.
Margot Robbie ‘May Be Over’ Playing Harley Quinn, but James Gunn Would ‘Bend Over Backwards’ to Include Her in the DCU
As James Gunn’s fledgling DC Universe continues to grow, he’s revealed that one key character will “almost certainly” return: Harley Quinn. But Margot Robbie, who played the anti-hero in three DCEU movies, may not be back. On “The Suicide Squad: Is It Canon? The Official Podcast,” Gunn was joined by Jennifer Holland and Steve Agee, […]
One Nation accuses PM of playing 'dirty games' with staffing — as it happened
One Nation senator Sean Bell says the prime minister should not determine staffing levels for other parties, after Anthony Albanese offers One Nation senator David Farley extra support.
Bluebottle drones that never sleep level playing field in Pacific drug war
Australia is giving Fiji uncrewed sea drones that can remain on open water for up to six months and use artificial intelligence to identify suspicious activity.
WoW: Forever Controller Support Is A First Step To Playing The MMO On “Whatever You Want”
World of Warcraft: Forever will launch with full controller support, a first for the various versions of Blizzard's longrunning PC-exclusive MMORPG. According to Blizzard, the option to play on controller is the "first leg of a journey" to make WoW playable "on whatever you want." Speaking to GamesRadar , WoW executive producer and vice president Holly Longd
Jennifer Lawrence Says Playing Katniss Again After 11 Years in ‘Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ Was ‘Crazy,’ ‘Unbelievable’ and ‘So Beautiful’
Jennifer Lawrence appeared on the latest episode of the “Call Her Daddy” podcast and spoke out for the first time about what it was like to reprise Katniss Everdeen for the first time in 11 years. The Oscar winner is back as her iconic “Hunger Games” character in the upcoming prequel movie “Sunrise on the […]
Neil Young sues Trump campaign again for playing Rockin' in the Free World at rally
The Canadian-American musician sued Trump in 2020 over unauthorised use of song at a political event.
Neil Young sues Trump committee for $10M for playing 'Rockin' in the Free World' at rally
"'Rockin' in the Free World' is the opposite of everything that Donald J. Trump stands for," the suit by the two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member says.
Discursive Verses: Jay-Z, the Super Bowl and playing with house money
NPR Music culture critic and reporter Rodney Carmichael ruminates on the latest in rap culture. This week: Is the rap mogul's self-selection a crowning achievement or a final affront?
Walter Koenig: Actor known for playing Star Trek’s Chekov dies aged 90
Koenig appeared in 36 Star Trek episodes between 1967-1969 as well as seven films derived from show
The Walking Trade: How I Built a Shop Simulator Without Ever Playing One
The Walking Trade is out today on XBOX Series X|S. It’s a store management game set in a zombie apocalypse: you stock the shelves, set your prices, and serve the survivors who come through the door, then pick up a weapon when zombies raid the place. I made it on my own, and I made […] The post The Walking Trade: How I Built a Shop Simulator Without Ever Play
Redistricting isn't playing out how the GOP hoped. And, Brazil's Lula wins 4th term
Republicans are spending millions on the midterms, and they still may not win districts drawn to favor them. And, Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won a fourth term in a stunning political comeback.
Your Mind Is Playing Tricks On You: Why You Hear What You Want To Hear In Control Resonant
Control Resonant is delightfully weird: a sequel that isn't afraid to fly its freak flag as it pits you against all manner of supernatural phenomena wreaking havoc on Manhattan. But between bosses that resemble Francis Bacon-inspired nightmare fuel and other spooky occurrences, The Board is undoubtedly the scene-stealer of Control Resonant--and that's withou
Left alone with nothing to do, AI agents started playing
MIT researchers marooned 13 AIs on a virtual island, and they responded by inventing games, mourning a lost ring and, eventually, getting better at their jobs.
Sacha Baron Cohen Says Marvel’s ‘Ironheart’ Producers Wanted To Ensure He Was “Not Insulted” Playing Devil As Jewish Actor
With his recent addition to the MCU, Sacha Baron Cohen is praising the Ironheart production team for taking his Jewish identity into account. The 3x Oscar nominee recently recalled that the producers and directors on the Disney+ series wanted to ensure that he was “not insulted” as a Jewish actor being asked to portray Mephisto, […]
‘MobLand’ EP Teases What Season 3 Holds for Tom Hardy as ‘Laird’ Star Peter Sarsgaard Shares How He Feels About Playing a “Malevolent U.S. Billionaire”
Star and content power were in focus at the Paramount U.K. upfront event in central London.
The Subterranean Battle Playing Out Deep in Ukraine’s Soviet-Era Pipelines
With drones dominating the sky, Ukraine and Russia are going head-to-head underground.
Northland Lotto win: Friends share $1m after 16 years playing together
The winning bonus ticket had been pinned to a noticeboard for days.
Teacher who survived Oregon school shooting recounts playing dead
Becky Drury, the 54-year-old teacher wounded in the shooting at an Oregon elementary school last week, says she was shot before she had "any chance to act."
Nagoya mayor apologizes for playing wrong anthem
Disney and Netflix Are Courting Creators. YouTube Is Playing Hardball to Keep Them
The studios are offering rich deals to grow engagement on their platforms. The Google-owned video giant is punching back with its own offers — and threats.
'Playing for their careers' - Australia reeling after extraordinary day
Australia are facing defeat in the second Test against South Africa with careers on the line after their shambolic performance on day four.
'Playing with fire': Brown wouldn't have felt good about win given Knicks' play
Knicks coach Mike Brown would've taken the win against the 76ers -- but wouldn't have been happy with it, acknowledging that relying on late-game magic or the feel-good vibes of ring night wouldn't be enough to start the season on a positive note.
People playing loud music on buses could face £100 fine
Antisocial behaviour on buses in England could lead to fines while a new campaign is also being launched for trains. A national campaign asking rail passengers "share the carriage, not the noise" is being launched.
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