The Amazon-funded streaming service IMDb TV will be getting a new name later this month. As of April 27, IMDb TV will be known as “Amazon Freevee.” According to The Hollywood Reporter, the name-change is meant to reflect the complimentary nature of the ad-supported service as well as create more separation between the streamer and the IMDb website.“Over the past two years, we have seen tremendous growth for our AVOD service and are committed to bringing our audiences premium, free-to-consumer content,” said head of Amazon Studios Jennifer Salke (via The Hollywood Reporter). “We’re looking forward to building on this momentum with an increasing…
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This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Over the past year, when I would scan the bright, glossy picture book shelves of libraries and shops, it finally seemed like more covers featured diverse characters. At last, a multitude of books like Fatima’s Great Outdoors and Room for Everyone about little humans of varying races and cultures! It’s heartening to see, but before we get too busy throwing a party about how far the publishing industry has come, there is still a ways to go. Disappointingly, in researching the lists I…
Welcome to the 2022 Hot List, our 31 reasons our screens are sizzling right now, including the new NCIS boss, the return of Bridgerton, and our current favorite action series: Reacher! How do you follow the Regency romance’s smoldering Simon-Daphne love match from last season of Bridgerton? Unleash Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey), sexy scion and man about “ton” in Season 2 of the period drama. (Credit: Liam Daniel/Netflix) The once tightly controlled eldest Bridgerton son has unleashed his passionate, sexy and emotional core — and continued to share a well-toned torso — thanks to beautiful and brilliant London society newcomer…
With the help of special telescopes, researchers have observed a cosmic particle accelerator as never before. Observations made with the gamma ray observatory H.E.S.S. in Namibia show for the first time the course of an acceleration process in a stellar process called a nova, which comprises powerful eruptions on the surface of a white dwarf. A nova creates a shock wave that tears through the surrounding medium, pulling particles with it and accelerating them to extreme energies. Surprisingly, the nova “RS Ophiuchi” seems to cause particles to accelerate at speeds reaching the theoretical limit, corresponding to ideal conditions. The research…
Photo courtesy of Hymnologie Our new fave Ayurvedic skincare line, plus more beauty news you missed this week. By Natasha Boateng Date April 9, 2022 Ayurvedic skincare line Hymnologie launches in Canada Courtesy of Hymnologie When dentist Jigyasa Sharma moved to Canada from India with her husband and two kids in December 2020, she was desperate to find natural and effective skincare products, like the ones her mother had been cooking up for her in the kitchen for years. “Throughout my teenage years, I struggled with really bad acne and my mom was always making these Ayurvedic recipes for me:…
Internet connectivity in Ukraine has been badly affected by the Russian invasion, particularly in the southern and eastern parts of the country where fighting has been heaviest, internet blockage observatory NetBlocks said on Saturday.Russian forces captured the southeastern Ukrainian city of Melitopol on Saturday, Russia’s Interfax news agency reported, as Moscow launched coordinated cruise missile and artillery strikes on several cities, including the capital Kyiv.Connectivity to GigaTrans, Ukraine’s main Internet provider, dropped to below 20 percent of normal levels before returning to higher levels in the early hours of Friday morning, NetBlocks said.”We currently observe national connectivity at 87 percent of…
On Monday, conservative television host Greg Kelly took issue with Lil Nas X’s medley from the 2022 Grammy Awards, calling the singer/rapper “a little fool with zero talent” on Twitter. “Lil NAS has a BIG PROBLEM (And so does America),” Kelly tweeted alongside a photo of the artist performing in a beaded crop top. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news ‘Lil NAS has a BIG PROBLEM (And so does America)—-knock yourself out NAS. You’re a little FOOL with zero talent!!!! pic.twitter.com/rcdup3g8le — Greg Kelly (@gregkellyusa) April 4, 2022 Lil Nas X, who was…
Moon Knight should be a slam dunk. It’s got one of the best actors alive, Oscar Isaac, playing one of Marvel’s juiciest characters, a mentally unbalanced vigilante named Moon Knight. It’s got another great actor, Ethan Hawke, playing his adversary, the mysterious Arthur Harrow. It’s got a talented creator in Jeremy Slater, and a skilled batch of directors including Mohamed Diab and the team of Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson. A month or two ago, it was my most most anticipated Marvel Cinematic Universe TV show to date.Then it premiered. And now, three weeks in to Moon Knight’s six-episode run, I find myself way more frustrated…
Companies in the software industry, where novel ideas are prized, use linguistic tactics to develop new labels for their innovations to stay ahead of competitors. Using language to signal that something is “new and different” is an important tool for success, University of California, Davis, research suggests. Category innovation during a study period from 1990 to 2002 included words and phrases such as “platform” and “supply chain management” — market categories that are now established. “There is an association between companies that use category innovation and their likelihood to IPO, suggesting category innovation is part of successful firm strategies,” said…
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It’s midseason finale (or rather, two-thirds season finale) time, and you know what that means — the grim reaper is likely hovering over the brave survivors on AMC’s The Walking Dead. Sure, it’s entirely possible that no one dies in the upcoming episode, titled “Acts of God.” But with an episode title like that, are we really thinking no one meets their maker? With that in mind, here are five characters we’re concerned about as we head into the last hour of 11B. Josh Stringer/AMC Leah Leah (Lynn Collins) made an enemy of Maggie Rhee (Lauren Cohan), and enemies of…
The “rolling stop” feature introduced by Tesla in October meant that cars rolled past stop signs instead of stopping, as many states require by law Technology 3 February 2022 By Matthew Sparkes A Tesla Model S in autopilot modeChristopher Goodney/Bloomberg via Getty Images Tesla is recalling more than 50,000 cars in the US because the AI behind its self-driving feature acted too aggressively, rolling past stop signs rather than coming fully to a halt as required by law in many states. The company’s Full Self-Driving code had been continuing through stop signs at up to 5.6 miles per hour. The…
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. Selena Gomez’s latest look has us craving a shopping spree. On Wednesday, the “Only Murders in the Building” star posted a TikTok video of herself in a pale-blue button-down dress lined with mini ice cream–cone buttons. Gomez’s sleeveless HVN Laura Cotton Dress ($495) features a square neckline and a knee-length skirt that delivers a retro feel. She styled the look with silver hoop earrings,…
It has a good mix of one-off episodes and long-running series, which makes it easy to find something appropriate for your child’s attention span. Our kids are big fans of the folktales and some of the longer story series.If you’re listening on an Apple device and can afford the $5 a month subscription fee (which does get you access to some other podcasts as well), then Stories Podcast is a good option. If you’re not an Apple user, I suggest skipping this one in favor of some of the other picks below.Purple Rocket PodcastApple, Google, StitcherCourtesy of AppleLike Stories Podcast,…
Pusha T has announced the title of his new album: The follow-up to 2018’s Daytona is called It’s Almost Dry. The rapper has also announced a slate of U.S. tour dates that take place in May and June. Find Pusha T’s tour schedule below.Today, Pusha T released a new song with Jay-Z and Pharrell Williams called “Neck & Wrist.” The new single, as well as February’s “Diet Coke,” will feature on the new record, which does not currently have a release date.All products featured on Pitchfork are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail…
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This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. The short answer is: it doesn’t. …Still here? If that first sentence didn’t make you throw your device in a fury or send you on a rage-tweeting spree, that probably means you’re not a toxic stan! Congrats to you! I’m guessing you’re still a bit skeptical anyway. But before you start questioning my credentials, I am a huge Lord of the Rings fan. Like, at my peak, I could recite poems and songs from the book and draw out huge family trees. Not…
Following Will Smith’s resignation from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Academy has now banned him from attending the Oscars and related events for 10 years. “The Board has decided, for a period of 10 years from April 8, 2022, Mr. Smith shall not be permitted to attend any Academy events or programs, in person or virtually, including but not limited to the Academy Awards,” AMPAS president David Rubin and CEO Dawn Hudson said in a letter to the organization’s membership, per Deadline. Smith walked on stage and slapped Chris Rock for a comment the presenter made…
The Central American country’s experimental adoption of bitcoin has been beset by problems including identity theft and missing funds. Now the system is being relaunched with a US company providing the infrastructure Technology 3 February 2022 By Matthew Sparkes A vendor holds a sign reading “Bitcoin accepted” at a store in San Salvador, on January 26, 2022MARVIN RECINOS/AFP via Getty Images El Salvador passed legislation to make bitcoin legal tender in September 2021, the first country in the world to do so, but the bold experiment has enjoyed limited success. Hundreds of citizens claimed that payments weren’t being received by…
Photo courtesy of Getty Images The dream wedding event welcomed nearly 600 seriously well-dressed guests. By Natalie Michie Date April 11, 2022 What happens when a billionaire heiress weds the son of Britain’s most fashionable power couple? A lavish affair to rival a modern-day Bridgerton ball ensues. Such was the case on April 9 when Nicola Peltz, daughter of investor Nelson Peltz and model Claudia Heffner Peltz married Brooklyn Beckham, son of Spice Girl-turned-designer Victoria Beckham and retired soccer star David Beckham. The celebrations were held at the Peltz family’s luxurious oceanfront estate in Palm Beach, Florida. The event was…
DuckDuckGo launches its privacy-focused browser on macOS in beta through a private waiting list — DuckDuckGo started out as a private search engine. Now its web browser is debuting on Macs to rival Chrome, Safari, Edge, and Brave. — When Google launched Chrome back in 2008, it changed the web overnight. Read The Full Article Here
Lil Silva has shared a new song in collaboration with Sampha. It’s called “Backwards.” Listen to it below. Both artists shared a statement about the song:“Backwards” is the feeling of alienation and constantly venting in a matrix you find yourself inside, whatever that may be.… Restricted and feeling guilty to move forward, constantly going backwards mentally.… I guess the song is about being in a never ending cycle and the heaviness that can bring on you.… It’s a metaphor for that.The “Backwards” announcement notes to “stay tuned for more from Lil Silva coming soon.” Sampha’s last album, Process, came out…
Netflix has released the new trailer for The Lincoln Lawyer, an action series based on The Brass Verdict, the second book in the Lincoln Lawyer series by Michael Connelly. Manuel Garcia-Rulfo stars as Mickey Haller, a man who runs his law practice out of the back of his car.Other cast members include Neve Campbell as Maggie McPherson, Becki Newton as Lorna, Angus Sampson as Cisco, and Jazz Raycole as Izzy. In addition, Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine, LisaGay Hamilton, Jamie McShane, Reggie Lee, and Krista Warner will appear in recurring roles. Ted Humphrey, best known for his work on The Good Wife, serves as showrunner, executive producer, and writer.Watch the fast-paced trailer below,…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. I started reading books by Indigenous authors quite late; only in 2020 did I pick up Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. The book was released in 2012, but it started to pop up into my social media timeline during the first year of the pandemic, and because I had started a book club with a friend with the intent of reading more diversely, Braiding Sweetgrass was added to the list. After picking up Braiding Sweetgrass — which made for a wonderful book…
ABC gave viewers their first look at the two-part backdoor pilot for the FBI-set spinoff of The Rookie with a high-octane trailer. The thrilling clip gets off to an explosive start, with Officers Nolan and Chen narrowly evading the blast zone of a detonating bomb. Niecy Nash will appear on the episode as FBI trainee Simone Clarke. “The living embodiment of a dream deferred – and the oldest rookie in the FBI Academy,” according to Deadline. “Simone has never shied away from a challenge or a fight,” the outlet states of the story. “She is a single mother of two…
The European Union has an idea to help save the planet from the future ravages of climate change: Make a duplicate. The initiative, known as “Destination Earth,” will draw on a host of environmental, socioeconomic and satellite data to develop digital “twins” of the planet that aim to help policymakers — and eventually the public — better understand and respond to rising temperatures. It will pair that data with artificial intelligence techniques to analyze human and natural activity and allow for simulations that will predict future environmental change and its impacts. The idea is that the ability to better anticipate…
Rogue black holes are usually detected by the matter falling into them, but the first truly isolated black hole has been found because of the way it bends the light of a distant star Space 3 February 2022 By Alex Wilkins Artist’s illustration of a rogue black holeShutterstock/Vadim Sadovski An isolated stellar-mass black hole has been detected floating through interstellar space for the first time. Astronomers typically spot black holes by measuring their interactions with nearby stars, which can produce vast plumes of gas or radiation. But isolated stars, which astronomers have observed in their millions, imply that isolated black…
Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic for Getty Her Y2K-era pregnancies were met with unfair scrutiny, body-shaming and fat-phobia. Let’s learn from our past mistakes, shall we? By Natalie Michie Date April 12, 2022 Every day, it seems we inch closer to completely reliving the early 2000s. Low-rise jeans are back en vogue, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are happily engaged once more, and now, Britney Spears is pregnant again. For Britney, let’s petition to ditch the body-shaming this time around. On April 11, the pop legend announced that she is expecting her third child via an emoji-filled Instagram caption. She discovered the…
This year, smartphone manufacturers have lined up some powerful smartphones across different price ranges. We are expecting fresh new designs from Xiaomi, Apple’s iPhone 14 series with a hole-punch camera, and an interesting foldable from Oppo to launch in India. Here is a selection of smartphones you can buy this year without burdening your wallet with HDFC Bank EasyEMI that will help you manage any big purchase that you make.Apple iPhone 14 Series Apple iPhone 14 series will launch in September this year and will come with an iOS 16 and Bionic A16 chipset. Leaked renders reveal that iPhone 14…
A horror movie centered on the Spirit Halloween store, the ubiquitous spooky season retailer that often takes up part-time residence in abandoned big-box storefronts, is coming soon to theaters.The film’s title, of course, is Spirit Halloween.It stars Christopher Lloyd (The Addams Family, Back to the Future) and Jennifer Jason Leigh (Amityville: The Awakening, Fast Times at Ridgemont High).That’s according to Variety, the Hollywood trade outlet that reported on Monday (April 11) that Spirt Halloween is a family-friendly adventure-horror instead of a more adult-oriented gore flick.It is planned for release this October, and filming has already wrapped. It follows a group of kids who lock themselves inside a haunted Spirit location overnight.A…