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‎The four-part ITV drama I Fought the Law brings to the screen the true story of Ann Ming, whose 22-year-old daughter Julie was murdered in 1989. Following the initial acquittal of the killer, Ming led a 30-year campaign that resulted in the historic overturning of the double jeopardy law, ensuring Julie’s murderer could be retried and convicted. ‎ ‎Sheridan Smith stars in I Fought the Law, the true story of Ann Ming’s 30-year fight to overturn double jeopardy after her daughter’s murder. ‎ITV ‎ ‎The production captures both the unimaginable loss and the relentless determination behind Ming’s fight for justice. The legal reform, remarkable for overturning a principle dating back to Magna Carta, forms only the conclusion of the series. The greater focus rests on the deeply personal story of Ann and her family, from the moment she discovered her daughter’s body 80 days after Julie went missing to the devastating impact of multiple failed trials. ‎ ‎Sheridan Smith anchors the ...

‎Crafting humor in pop music is a rare skill, yet Sabrina Carpenter continues to stand out as one of the few artists able to balance wit with emotional honesty. Her seventh studio album, Man’s Best Friend, arrives just a year after her chart-topping success Short n’ Sweet, and it finds her navigating heartbreak with playful innuendo, confidence, and self-awareness. ‎ Sabrina Carpenter’s seventh album Man’s Best Friend blends humor, heartbreak, and Seventies-inspired pop, solidifying her star power. ‎Taylor Hill/Getty Images ‎ ‎Created alongside frequent collaborators Jack Antonoff, Amy Allen, and John Ryan, the project extends the retro-inspired sound that fueled Carpenter’s biggest hits. The record blends shimmering synths, disco grooves, and airy guitar riffs with a touch of country twang, channeling both ABBA’s theatrical flair and Dolly Parton’s charm. Through this eclectic mix, Carpenter chronicles the frustrations of modern dating while flipping painful experiences in...

‎Guillermo del Toro’s long-awaited adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein delivers a powerful cinematic experience that fuses gothic horror, romance, and philosophical reflection. Led by Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as the Creature, the film reimagines Shelley’s 1818 classic with an emotionally charged narrative and breathtaking visuals. ‎ Oscar Isaac in 'Frankenstein.' ‎Ken Woroner/Netflix ‎ ‎Themes of fatherhood, creation, and identity dominate the story, continuing del Toro’s exploration of fractured family dynamics. Isaac brings intensity to Victor, portraying the ambitious scientist’s arrogance and descent into remorse. Elordi offers a revelatory performance as the Creature, combining physical expressiveness with innocence, yearning, and heartbreak as he comes to terms with his existence. The film raises timeless questions about whether monstrosity is defined by appearance or by actions. ‎ ‎Del Toro’s Frankenstein is as visually striki...

‎Sabrina Carpenter has responded to the controversy surrounding the cover art for her seventh studio album, Man’s Best Friend. The Espresso singer sat down with Gayle King on CBS Mornings to share her perspective on the criticism sparked by the artwork. ‎ ‎Sabrina Carpenter addresses controversy over her “Man’s Best Friend” album cover, explaining her artistic intent and reaction to fan criticism. ‎TheStewartofNY/FilmMagic/Getty Images ‎ ‎The cover, released on June 11, depicts Carpenter on her knees at the feet of a male figure pulling her hair. Some fans questioned whether the image could simultaneously be satirical and a display of submission. One viewer’s comment, read aloud by King, argued that “it can’t also be a straightforward image of a woman being submissive just because it’s sexy.” ‎ ‎Carpenter dismissed the backlash, saying, “Y’all need to get out more. I think I was actually shocked because between me and my friends and my family and the people that I always sh...

‎Meta has removed unauthorized AI chatbots impersonating Taylor Swift after a Reuters exposé revealed the bots engaged in sexual advances and generated explicit images without the singer’s knowledge or consent. ‎ Meta removed unauthorized Taylor Swift AI chatbots after Reuters exposed sexual advances, romantic invites, and explicit imagery generated by bots. ‎Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for MTV ‎ ‎Reuters reported that the Taylor Swift chatbots, created without authorization, often claimed to be the real artist and made inappropriate romantic suggestions to users. One of the AI bots, developed by a Meta employee, invited a Reuters reporter to Swift’s Nashville home and her tour bus for implied romantic encounters. The chatbot even wrote, “Maybe I’m suggesting that we write a love story … about you and a certain blonde singer. Want that?” ‎ ‎Some Taylor Swift chatbots also produced photorealistic images of the star dressed in lingerie or posing in bathtubs. According to Reuters...

Meta has removed unauthorized AI chatbots impersonating celebrities such as Taylor Swift, Scarlett Johansson, Anne Hathaway, and Selena Gomez after a Reuters exposé revealed the bots engaged in sexual conversations and generated explicit images. ‎ ‎Meta removed AI chatbots of Taylor Swift, Scarlett Johansson, Anne Hathaway and more after Reuters report exposed sexual advances and explicit images. ‎Getty (3) ‎ ‎Reuters reported that the celebrity AI chatbots, created without permission or knowledge of the stars, often made sexual advances, claimed to be the real actors, and invited users to intimate meet-ups. Some chatbots produced photorealistic images depicting the celebrities dressed in lingerie or in bathtubs. A Taylor Swift chatbot created by a Meta employee went as far as inviting a Reuters reporter to the singer’s home in Nashville and her tour bus for romantic interactions. ‎ ‎The unauthorized bots circulated across Meta platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and ...

‎The impact of war on families has long provided powerful narratives for cinema, where trauma lingers and fractured identities shape the lives of survivors. Orphan (Árva), the latest feature from Hungarian filmmaker László Nemes, continues this tradition with a deeply personal coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of post-war Central Europe. ‎ ‎Bojtorján Barabás in 'Orphan.' ‎Courtesy of Pioneer Pictures/Good Chaos ‎ ‎Following his Oscar-winning debut Son of Saul and the visually demanding Sunset, Nemes crafts a drama inspired by his father’s childhood in 1950s Budapest. The film begins with a post-war prologue in which young Jewish boy Andor, played by Tibor Martin Lobbert, is reunited with his mother Klára (Andrea Waskovics) after years in an orphanage. Their fragile bond is tested by absence, memory, and the unspoken loss of his father during the Holocaust. ‎ ‎The narrative shifts to 1957, shortly after Hungary’s failed uprising against Soviet control. Ant...

‎The runaway success of KPop Demon Hunters is setting the stage for a sequel, as Sony Pictures and Netflix enter discussions for a follow-up. Sources confirm that both companies are exploring a new deal after the animated fantasy musical shattered expectations and achieved record-breaking numbers on the streaming platform. ‎ ‎Sony and Netflix are in talks for a KPop Demon Hunters sequel after the hit film became Netflix’s most-watched English-language title. ‎Courtesy of Netflix ‎ ‎Netflix recently revealed that KPop Demon Hunters has become its most-watched English-language film of all time, amassing 236 million views and overtaking Red Notice. The milestone highlights the cultural impact of the film, which resonated strongly with family audiences and younger female viewers. The film’s soundtrack also made history by placing four songs simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100, led by Huntrix’s hit “Golden.” ‎ ‎The surge in popularity was boosted by Netflix’s surprise theatr...

‎Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have officially taken the next step in their relationship. The global pop star and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end revealed their engagement with a romantic, storybook-inspired photoshoot shared on Instagram. ‎ ‎Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce are engaged, sharing the news with a romantic photoshoot and a glimpse of her dazzling diamond ring. ‎taylorswift/Instagram  ‎ ‎The couple captioned their collaborative announcement with a playful line that read, “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married 🧨.” The images show Swift flashing a sparkling diamond ring while she and Kelce embrace beneath arches of flowers, radiating happiness in every frame. ‎ ‎taylorswift/Instagram ‎ ‎Fans were already buzzing after Swift appeared on Kelce’s New Heights podcast, where she opened up about her upcoming 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. Their on-air chemistry and lighthearted banter fueled speculation that t...

‎KPop Demon Hunters continues its rise as a global cultural phenomenon, with Netflix preparing to release a sing-along version of the hit animated film in theaters this weekend. The special version comes as the movie’s music dominates global charts and captures fans worldwide. ‎ ‎EJAE on KPop Demon Hunters sing-along, Billboard No. 1 success with “Golden,” and her Hollywood moment. ‎Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images ‎ ‎EJAE, the singing voice of Rumi and one of the film’s key songwriters, appeared at an advanced screening of the sing-along at Netflix’s Hollywood headquarters on Tuesday night. The 33-year-old was warmly received by the intimate crowd, which included her Rumi voice actor counterpart Arden Cho, co-director Chris Appelhans, and Ken Jeong, who voices Bobby in the film. Speaking to fans, EJAE expressed her gratitude, saying the entire cast and crew were thankful for the support the film has received. ‎ ‎A former K-pop idol trainee with over a decade of experience...

‎Katee Sackhoff, best known for her acclaimed performance in Battlestar Galactica, has opened up about the personal struggles she faced after stepping into the role of Bo-Katan Kryze on Disney+’s The Mandalorian. ‎ ‎Katee Sackhoff in 'The Mandalorian.' ‎Disney+/Lucasfilm Ltd ‎ ‎The actress first voiced the Mandalorian warrior in Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels before making her live-action debut in season two of The Mandalorian. Her role expanded significantly in the show’s third season, but Sackhoff revealed that the transition to live action had a deep psychological impact. ‎ ‎On her YouTube channel, Sackhoff admitted that the process left her confidence shaken. “I lost all of my confidence after Mandalorian — all of it,” she explained. She described her usual acting style as instinct-driven and grounded in her own identity, but Bo-Katan presented a unique challenge. “Bo-Katan is nowhere near who I am as a human being… I didn’t know how to find her....

‎Steve Agee’s path to becoming a central figure in the DC Universe began with an unexpected Sunday night gathering in 2008. At the time, James Gunn had just one feature film under his belt and was co-hosting VH1’s Scream Queens. Invited by a friend, Agee attended a dinner hosted by Gunn’s brother, Sean Gunn, where he quickly connected with James and longtime collaborators Michael Rooker and Nathan Fillion. That night marked the start of a creative friendship that would reshape Agee’s career. ‎ Steve Agee reveals the last stretch of Peacemaker season 2 plays out like an entirely new season of the DC series. Katie Yu/HBO Max ‎ ‎Agee’s versatility as an actor, comedian, musician, and writer made him a natural fit within Gunn’s circle. Within a few years, he appeared in Gunn’s second feature, Super, and went on to secure roles in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Brightburn, and The Suicide Squad. His involvement in The Suicide Squad became a turning point, as it led directly to...

‎Paramount has confirmed that Dexter: Original Sin will not return for a second season, despite an earlier announcement suggesting renewal. Sources reveal that production never moved forward, with no shooting schedule or development beyond the first season, which aired from December 2024 to February 2025. ‎ Paramount cancels “Dexter: Original Sin” Season 2, shifting focus to Michael C. Hall’s “Dexter: Resurrection” after strong viewership. ‎ Courtesy of Patrick Wymore/Paramount+ with SHOWTIME ‎ ‎Attention is now turning to Dexter: Resurrection, a direct follow-up to Dexter and Dexter: New Blood. The new series, starring Michael C. Hall as Dexter Morgan once again, premiered on July 11 and is set to conclude its first season on September 5. The show has already built momentum, with its debut drawing 4.4 million multiplatform viewers in the first week and securing a 94% critical approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. ‎ ‎The cancellation of Original Sin comes shortly after the Sk...

‎James Gunn’s Peacemaker returned for Season 2 with a premiere that raises the stakes in every possible way. The HBO Max series, which debuted in 2022 as a spin-off from Gunn’s 2021 feature film The Suicide Squad, became an instant standout by presenting superheroes as flawed, foul-mouthed, and deeply human. Season 1 charted the journey of Christopher Smith, better known as Peacemaker (John Cena), as he struggled with his violent past while awkwardly trying to become a better person. ‎ ‎ Peacemaker Season 2 opens with explicit chaos, a Justice Gang rejection, Rick Flag Sr.’s rise, and a violent multiverse clash with Alternate Peacemaker. ‎Jessica Miglio/HBO Max ‎ ‎The new season wastes no time pushing boundaries further. The opening episode of Peacemaker Season 2 features one of the most explicit sequences ever seen in a live-action DC project, introduces major multiversal elements, and ties directly into Gunn’s developing DC Universe, which officially begins with Creature ...

‎Disney+ is expanding the world of Percy Jackson and the Olympians with new additions to its cast for season three. Dafne Keen and Saara Chaudry have signed on to play recurring roles in the upcoming installment of the fantasy-adventure series. ‎ ‎ Disney+ adds Dafne Keen as Artemis and Saara Chaudry as Zoë Nightshade in Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 3, now filming in Vancouver. ‎Sara Hill; David Bukach/Disney  ‎ ‎Keen, known for Deadpool & Wolverine and His Dark Materials, will portray Artemis, the Greek goddess of the moon and the hunt. Chaudry, recognized for The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Oscar-nominated film The Breadwinner, will take on the role of Zoë Nightshade, Artemis’ immortal lieutenant and a devoted hunter. ‎ ‎The pair joins previously announced season three cast members Levi Chrisopulos and Olive Abercrombie, who will play siblings Leo and Bianca di Angelo. They will star alongside returning leads Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, A...

‎Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi have officially become parents. The couple shared that they have welcomed their first child, a baby girl, through adoption. ‎ ‎The announcement came via a joint Instagram post, where the pair expressed their joy and gratitude. “This summer we welcomed our sweet baby girl through adoption. We are beyond excited to embark on this beautiful next chapter of parenthood in both peace and privacy,” they wrote, adding, “And then there were 3.” ‎ Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi announce the adoption of their first child, a baby girl, celebrating a new chapter together as parents. ‎Getty Images ‎ ‎The milestone follows one year after their intimate wedding ceremony. Brown, known worldwide for her role in Stranger Things, and Bongiovi, son of legendary rocker Jon Bon Jovi, first sparked dating rumors in June 2021. Their relationship quickly became public later that year, and they announced their engagement in 2023. ‎ ‎When revealing their eng...

‎Netflix has officially lined up another blockbuster boxing event, bringing Jake Paul back to the ring against Gervonta “Tank” Davis on November 14 at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. The streaming giant, now boasting 300 million subscribers, continues expanding its live sports portfolio with another high-profile boxing spectacle. ‎ Jake Paul faces Gervonta “Tank” Davis in a Netflix boxing event at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena on Nov. 14, marking another major fight for the streamer. ‎Getty Images ‎ ‎The upcoming fight follows Netflix’s successful broadcast of Saul “Canelo” Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford on September 13 and its debut in boxing with Jake Paul’s controversial clash against Mike Tyson last November in Arlington, Texas. The Paul vs. Davis matchup takes place almost exactly one year after Paul’s headline-grabbing bout with Tyson. ‎ ‎Initial reports suggested a November 15 date, based on a now-deleted post from Netflix Turkey and subsequent coverage by Ring ...

‎Ne Zha 2, the record-breaking animated phenomenon from China, will debut in U.S. theaters on August 22 with a brand-new English dub. Directed by Jiaozi, the film has already earned an unprecedented $2.2 billion worldwide, making it the highest-grossing animated film of all time and the fifth-biggest animated theatrical release in history. ‎ ‎'Ne Zha' in 'Ne Zha 2.' ‎A24 ‎ ‎The film is rooted in Chinese mythology and draws inspiration from the 16th-century classic novel Investiture of the Gods. A hand-drawn prologue revisits key events from the first Ne Zha movie, though audiences unfamiliar with the original are encouraged to watch it beforehand to better understand the sequel’s story. ‎ ‎At the heart of the film are best friends Ne Zha (Crystal Lee) and Ao Bing (Aleks Le), reincarnations of the Demon Orb and Spirit Pearl. After being destroyed by divine lightning, the pair return as spirits until Master Taiyi Zhenren (Rick Zeiff) attempts to restore them u...

‎Norwegian prosecutors confirmed Monday that Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been formally indicted on multiple serious charges, including rape and abuse. ‎ Marius Borg Høiby sitting next to his mother, Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, on June 16, 2022 in Oslo, Norway. ‎Lise Aserud via Getty Images ‎ ‎Oslo state attorney Sturla Henriksbø announced that Høiby, 28, faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted, according to broadcaster NRK. The indictment, filed in Oslo District Court, contains 32 counts. These include allegations of rape, abuse in a close relationship against a former partner, acts of violence against another former partner, death threats, and traffic violations. ‎ ‎Høiby, the stepson of Crown Prince Haakon, does not hold a royal title and has no official royal duties. He came under public scrutiny last year following repeated arrests linked to various allegations. Despite the indictment, Henriksbø stated there is curr...