Lorne Michaels just said on the record that no one has ever been banned from appearing on Saturday Night Live — and that apparently extends to the formerly incarcerated. On Monday evening, Martha Stewart revealed to Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon that she was asked to host the long-running sketch comedy show in 2005, right after her release from Alderson Federal Prison Camp. Unfortunately, her parole officer at the time wouldn’t allow it. It sounds like the issue was primarily a logistical one, because while on parole, Stewart said she was only allowed to be out of her house for…
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Apple executives always describe new hardware and software as the “best” or “biggest” ever, but the delivery doesn’t usually live up to the hype (see the iPads from earlier this year). However, iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 might be deserving of a few of those adjectives. The new operating systems, now available, have the usual degree of year-over-year quality-of-life improvements, but Apple Intelligence steals the limelight.This is Apple’s implementation of artificial-intelligence-powered tasks that have been sweeping through the tech industry over the past year. Even Siri is getting an overdue upgrade—the biggest since the voice assistant’s debut 13 years ago.…
Onyx Storm is a triumph of storytelling. Check out the Deluxe Limited-Edition Book Box featuring Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros here. Rebecca Yarros’s Onyx Storm, the third book in her spellbinding The Empyrean series, is a thrilling and emotionally gripping fantasy that blends breathtaking action, heartfelt moments, and dragons into a captivating story. Set in the dangerous and demanding world of Basgiath War College, the novel continues the saga of Violet Sorrengail as she navigates the trials of being a dragon rider and the tangled web of loyalty, love, and power that surrounds her. The story picks up with Violet grappling with the aftermath…
High sea temperatures contributed to stormy weather in California in late 2023Kevin Carter/Getty Images The surge in ocean temperatures to record-breaking levels in 2023 and 2024 is a sign that the pace of climate change has accelerated, say researchers. Global ocean temperatures hit record highs for 450 days straight in 2023 and early 2024. Although some of the extra heat can be explained by an El Niño weather pattern emerging in the Pacific Ocean, about 44 per cent of the record warmth is down to the world’s oceans absorbing heat from the sun at an accelerating rate, according to Chris…
Critic’s Rating: 4 / 5.04So, who’s going to be the captain now? Rescue: HI-Surf Season 1 Episode 11 was a decent hour, considering how uneven the series has been as a whole thus far. It brought us to a very intriguing place at this point in the season, with Sonny finally finding a sense of peace that he’s been struggling to find and Em and Will as shattered as they’ve ever been. (Zach Dugan/FOX) Sonny has proven to be many, many things, including hard-headed, but when Em told him that he needed to get it together or quit, he took…
Comedy is subjective. There’s that famous Mel Brooks quote: “Tragedy is when I cut my finger. Comedy is when you fall into an open sewer and die.” Funny cannot be explained or intellectualized. It is forever and always in the eye of the beholder.Even so, the eyes doing that beholding can change over time. What seemed hilarious to our parents or our grandparents can look tacky or offensive to modern tastes. In fact, some of the most popular comedies of previous eras look so tacky or offensive there’s a very good chance they not only wouldn’t be hits today, they might never get made at all.…
Latto and Playboi Carti have linked for a remix of “Blick Sum.” The track, which originally appeared on Latto’s 2024 album Sugar Honey Iced Tea, gets a new verse from Carti and a music video directed by Hidji World and Gunner Stahl. Watch it below.Upon release, Sugar Honey Iced Tea featured collaborations with Young Nudy, Hunxho, Coco Jones, Megan Thee Stallion, Ciara, Mariah the Scientist, and Teezo Touchdown. Latto is nominated for Best Melodic Rap Performance at the 2025 Grammy Awards for the single “Big Mama.”Read “Every Little Thing That’s Happened Since Playboi Carti First Announced I Am Music” on…
Recently, I’ve realized that the secret to elevating a winter outfit lies in the accessories. Just last month, I noticed how something as simple as tights could transform a look, adding an instant layer of sophistication. Now, it’s the turn of leather gloves—an accessory that brings a new level of richness to any ensemble. The sleekness and quality of leather exude an undeniable elegance, a quiet confidence that says, ‘I’ve got it together’—without ever needing to shout.(Image credit: Backgrid)This accessory is unmistakably rising, making waves on the street and across social media. Take Kendall Jenner, who caused a stir in…
Jennifer Elias / CNBC: Google says it will change Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America on Maps after “official government sources” are updated, after Trump signed an EO changing the name — Google said Monday it will change the name of Gulf of Mexico to “Gulf of America” after the government updates its “official government sources.” View Original Source Here
24 Jan 2025 6 New Magic-Fueled Adventures to Ignite Your Imagination Ready to escape into worlds brimming with wonder, danger, and enchantment? 6 New Magic-Fueled Adventures to Ignite Your Imagination brings you the latest in fantasy storytelling. From spellbinding quests to mysterious realms, these novels offer unforgettable journeys filled with magic, heart, and adventure. Whether you’re a seasoned fantasy fan or just dipping your toes into the genre, these tales are guaranteed to captivate your imagination and leave you longing for more. The Amber Amulet (Relics of Eadranelle Book 3) by Alex Rose Decker Release Date: January 21 2025 Cassie…
Wajarri artist, Judith Anaru, painted a fast radio burst as part of a series commissioned by CSIRO to celebrate the research being undertaken with CSIRO’s ASKAP radio telescope on Wajarri Country. Credit: Judith Anaru, CRAFT, 2019 The first trial of an Australian-developed technology has detected mysterious objects by sifting through signals from space like sand on a beach. Astronomers and engineers at CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, developed the specialized system, CRACO, for their ASKAP radio telescope to rapidly detect mysterious fast radio bursts and other space phenomena. The new technology has now been put to the test by researchers…
[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for the January 27 episode of Jeopardy!] Jeopardy‘s 2025 Tournament of Champions got off to somewhat of a rough start with the first quarterfinal. All three players missed the Final Jeopardy! clue, plus everyone struggled with one category in particular: “Hell’s Kitchen, the Musical.” Rishabh Wuppalapati, a student at the University of Pennsylvania from Vernon Hills, Illinois, Will Wallace, a game design director from Austin, Texas, and Alison Betts, a writer and creative executive originally from San Jose, California, faced off in the first game of the Tournament of Champions, which will run until at…
Double Indemnity and the banality of evil About Little White Lies Little White Lies was established in 2005 as a bi-monthly print magazine committed to championing great movies and the talented people who make them. Combining cutting-edge design, illustration and journalism, we’ve been described as being “at the vanguard of the independent publishing movement.” Our reviews feature a unique tripartite ranking system that captures the different aspects of the movie-going experience. We believe in Truth & Movies. Editorial Design View Original Source Here
Given his brand of unflinchingly honest, yet still inspirational, music that that has garnered Antioch, Tennessee native Jelly Roll six Billboard Country Airplay No. 1s and the Billboard 200-topping album Beautifully Broken, he gets messages often from fans who have had life-changing moments through his songs. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news But in a recent appearance on the second episode of John Cena’s new series What Drives You, Jelly Roll not only showed off a few of his vehicles (including a bright red 1976 Cadillac El Dorado), but also told Cena…
Realme Neo 7 SE is expected to arrive soon in China. The purported handset has previously been spotted on several certification sites. Now, the smartphone has appeared on the TENAA website, where its possible design and key features have been listed. The phone is said to join the Realme Neo 7, which was introduced in China in December 2024. The Realme Neo 7 SE may come with upgrades over the Realme GT Neo 6 SE, which launched in China in April 2024.Realme Neo 7 SE Design (Expected)The Realme Neo 7 SE with the model number RMX5080 has appeared on China’s TENAA certification site. The phone is…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. I’m writing to you from the first week of the second Trump presidency, and there’s already been an onslaught of attacks on transgender and nonbinary people’s rights, including an executive order to only recognize two binary genders. It’s exhausting, and we’ve barely begun these four years. But I’m reminded of an illustration I saw recently by artist Elise Schuenke: in two panels, they say, “I may be scared of 2025. But 2025 should be scared of me too.“ There is so much to…
Archaeologists excavating in Ecuador have discovered the rich burial of a pregnant woman and fetus who died around 1,200 years ago. But the woman’s bones revealed that she was bludgeoned and dismembered and that another person’s head and burnt offering were placed in the grave, which led archaeologists to suspect she was sacrificed.”The fact that it was a woman who was pregnant might indicate that women held important positions of power, and thus their power needed to be ‘managed,'” Sara Juengst, a bioarchaeologist at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, told Live Science in an email.In a study published…
Critic’s Rating: 3.5 / 5.03.5In this golden age of broadcast television, medical procedurals are a dime a dozen, and new ones are released every season. So, leave it to CBS to revive the classic character Watson and give audiences something ironically refreshing. It also doesn’t hurt that the network has given viewers the tall drink of water, Morris Chestnut. (Colin Bentley/CBS) Making it all the way to the end of the pilot episode certainly had its benefits. However, despite numerous things that work for Waston, a few ends still need tightening if this show is to become a long-standing series. …
Skai Jackson has entered a new chapter in her life, announcing the arrival of her first baby. The 22-year-old actress, known for her role in Jessie, shared the news recently through a heartfelt Instagram post. While keeping many details private, Jackson gave fans a glimpse into the moment. Here’s what the actress shared on Instagram and what motherhood signifies for the actress. Skai Jackson gives birth to her first baby with boyfriend Former Disney star Skai Jackson recently had her first child with her boyfriend, whose identity remains undisclosed. The actress announced the news via Instagram on January 26, 2025,…
Last Friday (Jan. 24), Loudwire reported on the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office deciding that they won’t press charges against Marilyn Manson (whose real name is Brian Hugh Warner) following a four-year investigation into alleged domestic abuse. Now, Manson’s ex-fiancée, Evan Rachel Wood, as well as actress and accuser Esmè Bianco, have responded to the decision.Wood’s ResponseOn Friday, and per People magazine, Wood – who formally accused Manson of abuse in 2021 – posted the following statement to her private Instagram account:My lawyer and I were advised by the Deputy District Attorneys and the Sheriff deputies who investigated the case that there was compelling evidence…
There are some occasions that, no matter how many times I try to plan for them, I’m still left stumped on what to wear. Dressing for a sporting event, for example, always feels like a balancing act between going casual and embracing a thematic approach. But if there’s one occasion that truly throws me, it’s airport dressing. Torn between craving maximum comfort on board and wanting to touch down looking chic, this particular style conundrum never gets easierOver time, I’ve become something of an airport-style magpie, constantly on the lookout for in-flight outfits that strike the perfect balance between comfort,…
Alongside making steel, brass, and wooden sculptures, Richardt has created minimalist designs for more than a decade for Danish design studio Frama: A day bed, a lounge chair, candle holders, a shelving system, a “very minimalist” lamp for the restaurant Noma.Sophie ChararaFrama passed on Tool One, though, so Richardt kept it at home until he stumbled on kitchenware studio Veark, also in Copenhagen, which makes tools inspired by professional kitchens. For cofounders Daniel Ronge and Christian Lorentzen, it was love at first stick.We jest about the sheer simplicity of this thing, but Richardt’s inspiration came, of course, partly from utensils…
Big Breath In, award-winning author John Staley’s first stand-alone novel, is one that fans of unique gritty investigative crime stories will not want to miss. This poet and former Writer Laureate for Alaska has previously written two noteworthy series. He debuted in 1992 with The Woman Who Married a Bear which won the 1993 Shamus Award for the Best First PI Novel and continued with seven other books set in Sitka featuring Private Investigator Cecil Younger. His Cold Storage series of four books are also set in small town Alaska but are more loosely related and incorporate more humor into…
Coal power plants contribute to global warmingWalaiporn Sangkeaw Current policies of governments around the world are likely to result in Earth warming by anywhere between 1.9 and 3.7°C by 2100, with potentially more to come in the 22nd century. “Every year we keep emitting CO2 after 2100 results in higher and higher global temperatures,” says Zeke Hausfather, a climate scientist at Stripe, a California-based software company that invests in carbon-removal technology. His conclusions are based on a review of more than a dozen studies published in the past five years looking at the implications of current policies. According to these…
Bachelor Nation has seen its fair share of breakups — including, most recently, the implosion of Jenn Tran and Devin Strader‘s relationship — but sometimes it all works out. Between The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, Bachelor in Paradise, and The Golden Bachelorette, there are some engaged Bachelor Nation couples going strong at the moment. But who will make it to the altar first? Zach Shallcross and Kaity Biggar are the couple that’s been together the longest. Their season of The Bachelor aired in early 2023, so it’s been over two years since he popped the question. Shallcross recently revealed that he and his fiancée…
It is a terrible thing to realize you have become An Old.I bought a few movies on DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K recently; I’m working on a project, and I need access to their special features, most of which are not available in any form on streaming or online. As a result, the space next to my TV is filling up with lots of little black and blue plastic cases. When my youngest daughter spotted them sitting there recently, she asked “What are those things?”“Movies,” I said.“There are movies in there?” she replied in a voice steeped in confusion. (She sounded exactly like Christine Taylor tells Owen Wilson the…
Timothée Chalamet made the ultimate “one of us” gesture for Bob Dylan fans while delivering a powerful message to Oscar voters with two incredible musical performances on Saturday Night Live. Marking his first-ever public performance, the 29-year-old actor, who stars in the Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown, began with a medley of “Outlaw Blues” and “Three Angels.” The latter number is a particular deep cut, a gospel-hued song appearing on Dylan’s 1970 album New Morning. Later, Chalamet returned to sing “Tomorrow Is a Long Time,” a beloved Dylan bootleg dating back from the early 1960s that didn’t properly receive a…
Rest of World: Major Chinese social media apps have mastered the “shoppertainment” experience, blending social media with shopping, that Western competitors struggle to match — Addictive algorithms fuse social networking with shopping and entertainment. — In the days leading … View Original Source Here
24 Jan 2025 Rising Strong: 6 Life-Changing Stories of Struggle and Success Life’s challenges have a way of shaping us, testing our limits, and teaching us what it means to truly persevere. In Rising Strong: 6 Life-Changing Stories of Struggle and Success, we explore remarkable memoirs and biographies that dive deep into the resilience of the human spirit. These stories are more than tales of survival—they’re blueprints for overcoming adversity, finding purpose, and emerging stronger on the other side. Whether you’re seeking inspiration or a reminder of the power of hope, these books are sure to leave a lasting impression.…
by Mathew Marques, Niels Mede, Viktoria Cologna and Zoe Leviston, The Conversation Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Public trust in scientists is vital. It can help us with personal decisions on matters like health and provide evidence-based policymaking to assist governments with crises such as the COVID pandemic or climate change. In a survey of 71,922 people across 68 countries, our global team of 241 researchers has found most people have a relatively high trust in scientists. Notably, people want scientists to take an active role in society and policymaking. Our results are published today in Nature Human Behaviour. So what…