The Spider-Man AI scandal shouldn’t be a surprise AI has already been living under the surface of cinema. Creative Bloq · Aug 22
Boomers Still Don't Believe in Aliens, While Gen Z Thinks the Government Is Lying About UFO News A survey of 2,000 Americans reveals generational differences in belief in aliens, with Gen Z more influenced by UFO news than baby boomers. Government secrecy and media also shape public opinion. International Business Times UK · Aug 22
Shabana Azeez: ‘The most disgusting thing I’ve seen on The Pitt? American coffee’ The Australian actor on posing as a patient for medical schools, having multiple birthdays on The Airport Chaplain and the song ‘nobody likes’ by the Strokes The Guardian - AU · Aug 22
In 1920s Massachusetts, a divorcing couple agreed to build a duplicate house; the husband followed the deal but put the new home on an isolated salt marsh On Massachusetts’ Plum Island, a pale pink house once stood alone above the marsh, looking almost too picturesque for the strange story attached to it. Local legend claimed the unusual home was born from a bitter divorce in the 1920s. According to the tale, a wife demanded that her husband… The Times of India · Aug 23
The Guide #257: What we lose when a medium built for the ear surrenders to the camera In this week’s newsletter: As platforms chase subscribers, podcasts are losing their off‑screen charm, leaving listeners to wonder whether the intimacy of audio can survive the studio lights The Guardian - UK · Aug 22
Woman Drives KIA Sorento On The Highway. Then Her Sunroof Explodes: 'I Didn't Feel Safe' "They are cute, but many problems can come with them." Motor1 · Aug 22
New footage of Jimi Hendrix’s iconic Woodstock performance unearthed after decades 22-year-old student Albert Goodman sneaked onstage to film Hendrix's history-making performance – and the footage is finally available to watch Guitar World · Aug 21
"I would hope that whoever told you that you are ugly is not anyone you would call a friend." Evanescence's Amy Lee shares some beautiful advice with a fan - and explains why "being an Instagram star" is not the important part of making art The Evanescence singer was unimpressed to hear the cruel remarks one of her fans received Metal Hammer · Aug 21
Spider-Man: Brand New Day concept art sparks backlash for alleged use of generative AI A new image in Spider-Man: Brand New Day – The Art Of The Movie is facing scrutiny Total Film · Aug 21
In 1961, two Wisconsin fishing buddies vanished without a trace but now the mystery of their haunting disappearance has been solved In 1961, two Wisconsin fishing buddies vanished without a trace but now the mystery of their haunting disappearance has been solved. Ronald Wick, 19, and Carl Stolz, 21, disappeared after leaving a Madison bait shop in February 1961. Their car was found at the bottom of Lake Waubesa in 2006,… The Economic Times · Aug 21
The Empire State Building Trolled Swifties As They Freaked Out Over Taylor Swift (Taylor's Version) Oh, here we go again. Cinemablend · Aug 21
Quote of the day by Winona Ryder: 'Googling yourself is maybe one of the...' Life lessons from inspirational quote on self-worth, external validation, internet culture and mental health Quote of the day by Winona Ryder focuses on the risks of searching for your name online and reading what strangers write. Her words explain how internet criticism, false stories and external validation can affect mental health. The quote also offers lessons about self-worth, real-life relationships, personal boundaries and avoiding… The Economic Times · Aug 21
4 Years Later, Netflix’s Best Fantasy Epic Is Finally Coming Back — But There's A Catch Instant cult hit 'Blue Eye Samurai' will finally return to Netflix in the new year. Inverse · Aug 21
The Wild Way Jenna Ortega Realized Wednesday Was An 'Overnight' Phenomenon What a way to realize this! Cinemablend · Aug 21
The Independent UK · Aug 21 Americans are skipping cocktails with historical lows in number who drink More Americans are becoming aware of ties between drinking alcohol and health harms
BANG Premier · Aug 21 Jane Seymour narrowly avoided being bitten by a snake during Live and Let Die filming Bond girl Jane Seymour has recalled how a snake "came straight" for her as she filmed a scene for the 1973 007 film Live and Let Die.
International Business Times UK · Aug 21 Are Drake and Pinkchyu Dating? Rapper Rents Entire Toronto Castle Just To Impress Internet Star Drake and Pinkchyu have sparked dating rumours after the rapper reportedly rented an entire 98-room Toronto castle for a private sushi date following their viral YouTube encounter.
Medical Daily · Aug 21 People Eating Mostly Plant Foods Consumed Fewer Calories Without Trying to Restrict Their Food Intake A JAMA food-group table shows what drove a vegan trial's calorie drop. Legumes tripled, added fats collapsed, and total food weight went up.
The Conversation · Aug 21 More protein in your breakfast or snacks won’t give you more muscle without more work – a biologist separates the science from the marketing Growing up, my brothers were fascinated by the first “Rocky” movie. They were trying to get stronger and excel in sports, so one scene stood out almost as much as Rocky sprinting up the museum steps: Before sunrise, Rocky cracked raw eggs into a glass and drank them.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 21 When TV turns sour: the shows we simply can’t stomach any more They were once the hottest shows on television – gripping, sexy, hilarious, zeitgeisty. But for our writers, the likes of America’s Next Top Model, House of Cards and The Office are now part of their viewing history they feel tainted by
The Guardian - UK · Aug 21 UK men with heart disease at higher risk of developing and dying from cancer Decade-long study finds stark gender difference in outcomes of people with heart disease
Salon · Aug 20 I don't want another restaurant app In an age of predictive shopping and fake-friendly alerts, a paper punchcard respects your appetite
International Business Times UK · Aug 21 TikTok Moms Using Lindsay Clancy's Words While Holding Babies: Awareness or Exploitation? Mothers are using excerpts from Lindsay Clancy's journals to discuss anxiety, exhaustion and intrusive thoughts while holding their own children.
International Business Times UK · Aug 21 She Is Tweaking Hard': Anna Faris' New Look Stuns Fans As Ozempic Claims Swirl Around Her Changed Face Anna Faris' recent appearance has sparked online speculation about her health and lifestyle changes, coinciding with her sobriety announcement and promotion of her new film, Spa Weekend.
PC Gamer · Aug 20 Today in GTA 5 mods: Turning Franklin into a walking car-cannon This is why we need public transport investment.