Fall TV is officially back, and while the season might have just started, we’re already taking a look at ratings — which can be indicative of whether we’ll see our favorite shows back for 2023-2024. (We already know of a few that will be back, thanks to multi-season renewals.) So which new and returning shows had the most-watched premieres? We take a look below (and include the ratings in the key demo among adults 18-49) at the top 25 with the most people tuning in. Some aren’t too surprising (One Chicago, The Voice), while others (NCIS, hitting an all-time low)…
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A three-year study in northeastern Illinois and northwestern Indiana found that — even at small scales — emergent wetlands or ponds support many wetland bird species. The study also found that, at least in the years surveyed, the level of urbanization had little effect on most of the studied species’ use of such sites, provided the right kinds of habitat were available. The new findings are reported in the journal Ecosphere. Emergent wetlands are shallow-water sites usually found along the banks of rivers, ponds or bogs, where plants like cattails, sedges and rushes grow. Many wetland birds rely on emergent…
Photography via Imaxtree Toxic expectations of thinness plagued the early 2000s. So why, given that Gen Z champions inclusivity, is the Y2K aesthetic trending? By Meaghan Wray Date September 9, 2022 In the early 2000s, I dreamed of being thin. I flipped through issues of CosmoGirl and J-14, longing for a flat stomach like the pop stars they so frequently featured. I didn’t look like them; in fact, I never would look like them: I was a bullied fat kid who wore soccer shorts and Gap hoodies to school while the popular girls rocked platform flip-flops and jewelled tank tops.…
I turn my attention to Dublin, where I find Fabian (not his real name), a former moderator who, until earlier this year, worked for Twitter via the outsourcing company CPL. Unlike another moderator I’ve spoken to who worked for Twitter, he remembers seeing accounts the company had internally labeled as “suspicious.” He doesn’t know who—or what—labeled those tweets. “I guess the system used to do it,” he told me. “Or maybe there is a team dedicated to it.” Talking to him, I’m sure that someone, somewhere, is moderating Twitter bots and that this effort is new, starting only in the…
Questlove will executive produce a feature documentary on J Dilla. Dilla Time is adapted from Dan Charnas’ recent biography Dilla Time: The Life and Afterlife of J Dilla, The Hip-Hop Producer Who Reinvented Rhythm. Co-directed by Summer of Soul producer Joseph Patel and Darby Wheeler, the film “will be part biography, part musicology, and part musical meditation,” according to a press release, and is being produced in cooperation with the late Dilla’s estate.In the press release, Questlove said, “Explaining musical genius is my mission. To be able to tell the world about the musician that had the most influence on…
A couple of seasons from the original Beavis and Butt-Head run are hitting Paramount+ this week.Starting Wednesday, October 12, the streaming service will add Beavis and Butt-Head Seasons 5 and 7 to its available content. The original Beavis and Butt-Head ran on-air for seven seasons from 1993 to 1997 on MTV. A theatrical film, Beavis and Butt-Head Do America, was released in 1996. The cast features Mike Judge voicing Beavis, Butt-Head, and many other characters while Tracy Grandstaff is Daria Morgendorffer and Mrs. Stevenson.RELATED: Star Trek 4 Gets Pulled From Paramount’s 2023 ScheduleAdditionally, Paramount+ subscribers can watch Noah starting Monday, October 10. Darren Aronofsky directed this take on the biblical story…
Superheroes have been around a long time, and most of the characters and genre conventions are pretty well established. But did every character always look and act the way we expect them to today? In this series, I’ll be looking at the first appearances of iconic superheroes to see what’s familiar, what’s fallen by the wayside, and what’s goofy as heck. Today: Black Adam! Black Adam, like all of the Marvel Family, has a complicated history. I’ve written about it at length here, but the short version is that back in the 1940s, a publisher called Fawcett Comics introduced a…
Saturday Night Live‘s entering a new era as the long-running NBC sketch comedy series welcomes several new cast members to its ensemble in the wake of a mass exodus. Ahead of Season 48’s debut, it was announced the cast members Kate McKinnon, Aidy Bryant, Kyle Mooney, Pete Davidson, Alex Moffat, Melissa Villaseñor, Chris Redd, and Aristotle Athari wouldn’t be returning after appearing in Season 47. Instead, Season 48 made way for four new cast members. Marcello Hernandez, Molly Kearney, Michael Longfellow, and Devon Walker (Credit: Mary Ellen Matthews/NBC) Just ahead of the October 1 premiere, NBC revealed fresh faces Marcello…
The flu (short for influenza) is a viral respiratory disease that affects the throat, nose and lungs. There are different types of influenza viruses, and they evolve from year to year.For most people, the flu is an inconvenience that subsides in a few days. For others, influenza can lead to health complications, hospital visits and even death. Globally, there are an estimated 1 billion cases of flu each year, and 3 million to 5 million of these cases are severe, leading to about 290,000 to 650,000 deaths annually, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) (opens in new tab).In the…
Photography courtesy of Lancôme Plus, Tatcha just dropped its first-ever body care line. By Natasha Boateng, Sarah Mariotti Date September 10, 2022 Lancôme dropped a new longwear foundation Photography courtesy of Lancôme When you’re selecting a go-to foundation for everyday use, there’s one characteristic that should be non-negotiable: long-lasting. Because what’s the point of gushing over a makeup base that’s only going to fade, cake or crease by midday? Infused with hydrating hyaluronic acid and skin-smoothing mandelic acid, Lancôme’s new 30-shade Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care & Glow Foundation is a dependable radiance-boosting option that promises all-day medium coverage that…
The same approach to teaching Astro with gestures and words could in the future be extended to all kinds of furniture and objects in a home, Washington says. The underlying AI technology could also help the robot make sense of what people are doing. “Artificial intelligence has reached this amazing inflection point,” he says. “It’s fully within reach to know ‘This is a chair,’ and ‘There is someone sitting in a chair.’” Amazon is also planning a software update this year that will allow Astro to identify cats and dogs and automatically record videos of them, a feature users had…
At least three rappers associated with New York’s drill scene have been removed from the lineup of this weekend’s Rolling Loud music festival at request of the City of New York Police Department, The New York Times reports. Those who have been named are the Bronx’s Sha Ek and Ron Suno, as well as Brooklyn’s 22Gz. The removals come just one day before the weekend-long festival is set to begin at Queens’ Citi Field.This is not the first time that Rolling Loud and the NYPD have clashed. In 2019, five drill rappers were removed from the festival’s New York pitstop,…
The biggest mystery in David O. Russell’s Amsterdam — far bigger than the one surrounding the dead body at the film’s center — is how did a movie with so many stellar elements turn out so mediocre? This movie has an absurd number of A-list stars, a.promising premise, a timely message, maybe our greatest living cinematographer, and a director who has made some excellent movies in the past. And yet even with all those outstanding components, something feels off about the end result. Sometimes you can get all the ingredients in the recipe right and still bake a bland cake. That’s Amsterdam: Looks fantastic, totally…
The revelation in August that a manuscript attributed to Galileo Galilei was a forgery has led to the discovery of a different book that the celebrated Italian astronomer actually did write, but under a pseudonym, a new investigation finds.Previously unpublished notes by Galileo that were checked in the aftermath of the forgery’s discovery indicate that he was the true author of a treatise titled the “Considerazioni Astronomiche di Alimberto Mauri” — Italian for the “Astronomical Considerations of Alimberto Mauri” — which was published in 1604.Some other scholars at the time suspected Galileo was the author of the work when it…
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Call My Name? I had multiple inspirations for this novel. I had a “What if?” question first, and that happens about the middle of the book. But a ‘what if’ has to happen in a context, and for that my inspiration was the novel, “Crossing to Safety” by the American writer, Wallace Stegner. This, I think, is my favorite novel of all time. It follows the friendship of two couples over decades. In today’s world gentle novels like that one are apparently not popular, so my own version became…
How shocking. (NOT!) Predictably, Kristen offered the antidote to the poison in exchange for Brady dumping Chloe. There was one added wrinkle: Kristen wanted Brady to reconcile with her. Still, did anyone not see this one coming? The Kristen angle of this whole mess is probably the least compelling part of the story. As soon as Kristen began cultivating the orchid, it was obvious what she would do with it. Rolf figured it out, too, and wasted his breath confronting her. Kristen: My motives are not your concern. Did you question my father like this?Rolf: I always trusted Stefano’s judgment.Kristen:…
People who were in Facebook groups shut down seemingly for violating vaccine misinformation rules went on to tweet more anti-vaccine content in the following month Technology 22 August 2022 By Chris Stokel-Walker Facebook users may increase their Twitter use if a group they’re in shuts downAndre M Chang/ZUMA Wire/Shutterstock Removing anti-vaccine groups on Facebook may simply push users to share their views on other platforms. The finding suggests that a cross-platform approach will be required for content moderation to work. Tamar Mitts at Columbia University in New York and her colleagues tracked 160 Facebook groups, each with more than 100…
As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Megan Fox played to her inner Targaryen when she stepped out for Paris Fashion Week in a Kim Shui dress on Monday, Oct. 3. Drawing attention to her long, platinum-blond hair and the regal details of her corseted design, Fox captioned her Instagram outfit pic, “a slutty but studious Targaryen goes to Paris,” setting the tone for her overall look, which was pulled together…
Coinbase is expanding the coin-staking portfolio for users. The cryptocurrency exchange has enabled Solana staking benefits, which in return will generate rewards for SOL investors. These rewards will be allotted for holding and staking SOL coins within Coinbase’s network. The current estimated annual return for Solana staking on Coinbase is 3.85 percent Annual Percentage Yield (APY). The rewards will be distributed every three to four days.Staking is a process that involves depositing crypto assets to support a blockchain network and validate transactions. Blockchains that support proof-of-stake (PoS) mining allows staking of held coins. Staking allows crypto holders to generate passive…
Spawn finally appears to be nearing his long-awaited big screen resurrection from Blumhouse Productions. The Jamie Foxx-led film reboot for the Image Comics antihero has shown new signs of life with the announcement by creator Todd McFarlane that the script will now be penned by a trio of new writers: Scott Silver (Joker), Malcolm Spellman (Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Captain America: New World Order), and Matthew Mixon. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, McFarlane acknowledged he might not be the right person to direct the movie given the stakes involved. “If we’ve got an A-list actor, A-list producers, A-list writers,…
During New York Comic Con, a new Wednesday trailer was released revealing its version of Uncle Fester. The iconic character will be played by Fred Armisen in the eight-episode Netflix series, which releases on November 23, 2022.Check out the Wednesday trailer below:Wednesday is an eight-episode series described as a coming-of-age comedy that will be a sleuthing, supernaturally-infused mystery. The live-action series will be led by Jenna Ortega (Yes Day) in her first major TV project as the titular lead along with Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia Addams, Luis Guzmán as Gomez Addams, Victor Dorobantu as Thing, Isaac Ordonez as Pugsley Addams, and George Burcea as Lurch.RELATED: Wednesday…
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[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for SEAL Team Season 6 Episode 3, “Growing Pains.”] Bravo may have been running ops without Clay (Max Thieriot) going forward, even if he hadn’t suffered that severe injury and lost his leg, due to his plan to step back. Still, in the latest SEAL Team, Jason (David Boreanaz) is not happy about the newest member of his unit. The good news: Bravo wasn’t decommissioned. The bad news (especially if you ask Jason): Clay’s replacement is from the team that is, and Omar (Raffi Barsoumian) is seen as a permanent addition to Bravo. It…
The James Webb Space Telescope has taken new images of Jupiter, showing off its bright hazes, tenuous rings and auroras with the hopes of understanding the entire system better Space 22 August 2022 By Leah Crane The orange glow at Jupiter’s poles are its auroraNASA, ESA, CSA and Jupiter ERS Team. Image processing by Judy Schmidt The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has released two stunning new images showcasing the complexities of Jupiter. While its previous images of the gas giant each used only one wavelength of light, these are composite images, showing Jupiter’s glowing auroras, shifting haze and two…
Photography courtesy of Reformation Including the opening of Mejuri’s second Toronto store. By Sarah Mariotti Date September 10, 2022 Reformation tackles sustainability at NYFW Photography courtesy of Reformation This year, Reformation’s presence at New York Fashion Week will be invisible — like a show that never happened. But it did happen, and it was digital, minimizing the brand’s environmental impact and entirely avoiding the waste that would have been created by an IRL show. For the “no-show show” collection, Reformation is presenting real clothes in a fake show. Doing away with its signature summer dresses and filling the “runway” with…
To extend the range of all those ambient devices—as well as laptops, phones, tablets, and other connected appliances—Amazon is adding technology from its Eero Wi-Fi devices to recent models of the Echo Dot smart speaker. Updating past products to perform new tasks is another practice that Limp says gives Amazon an edge over competitors. “I’m a little frustrated that our industry spends a huge amount of money and time trying to convince customers that they always have to upgrade their consumer electronics,” he says. One example of this is Amazon using a software update to upgrade its current high-end smart…
Spoiler alert: If you don’t want to see what the upcoming Mercyful Fate tour might offer, look away now. Otherwise, relish in all the glory of the Danish act’s set from Wacken Open Air 2022 featuring explosive performances of “Evil,” “Come To The Sabbath,” and “Satan’s Fall.”The metal legends can be seen in pro-shot footage from their August appearance at the popular German event, released just days after announcing they’re planning their first North America tour since 1999 (or 23 years if you’re counting). Kicking off in Dallas on October 25 and wrapping in Atlanta November 16, the trek offers…
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When you think of fitness trackers, the name Fitbit is the first on many people’s minds — but with the brand now offering so many options, which is the best Fitbit?To put this question to bed once and for all, our fitness team got their hands on top models and put them to the test, comparing how each one performed before deciding which model deserves to stand atop Fitbit’s esteemed podium as the brand’s best fitness tracker (opens in new tab). With a slew of new releases in September, including the hotly-anticipated Sense 2, Versa 4 and Inspire 3, we’re also…
If “book sanctuary” is a new phrase to you, it’s likely because it is a new phrase more broadly. Book sanctuaries are institutions committed to upholding the First Amendment Rights of all citizens, wherein book bans and challenges must follow through a specific procedure to be considered. They are places where books and the right to read them remains at the forefront of what an institution does, and well-funded, well-connected political groups do not get to wield their power in changing what is available. Chicago Public Libraries (CPL) declared themselves book sanctuaries in late September during Banned Books Week. Along…