After being released on vinyl, Billie Eilish’s “Skinny” debuts at No. 2 on several charts in the U.K., blocked from No. 1 by the same collaboration everywhere. UNSPECIFIED: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) In this image released on August 11, Billie Eilish performs at the LA28 Olympic Games Handover Celebration. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for LA28) Getty […]
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The Explorers Club offers a rich source of content for broadcasters, streaming platforms, and digital media. The Explorers Club For more than a century, The Explorers Club has brought together explorers, scientists, innovators, and storytellers — a combination that naturally can segue into original, firsthand content. From polar expeditions to breakthroughs in oceanography, aerospace, and […]
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Sydney Sweeney in “Christy.” Black Bear Pictures/Anonymous Content Christy, a sports biopic starring Sydney Sweeney as real-life female boxing icon Christy Martin, is new on digital streaming. Christy opened in theaters nationwide on Nov. 7. The official synopsis for the movie reads, “Christy Martin (Sweeney) never imagined life beyond her small-town roots in West Virginia […]
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How to solve today’s Wordle. SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images It’s Wordle Wednesday which means just one thing: Before we get started solving today’s Wordle, we have to solve an extra riddle, brain-teaser or logic puzzle. I hand these out as an extra challenge every Wednesday, then post the answer on Thursday. Lots of you […]
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A screenshot from the controversial, AI-generated McDonald’s ad McDonald’s McDonald’s has released an AI-generated Christmas ad, sparking online backlash, which grew so fierce that McDonald’s turned off comments on YouTube, before setting the video to private. However, the AI-generated ad can still be found online. On X (Twitter), commentators celebrated the victory against the fast […]
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Today’s Pips Credit: NYT Another lovely late autumn day, oh my Pipsqueaks. Lovely for getting outside and just chilly enough to justify staying indoors. And if you’re stuck indoors, what better way to spend your time than with a pile of dominoes and some bright, colorful tiles to fill? We have an Easy, Medium and […]
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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 05: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) The singing voices of HUNTR/X from “KPop Demon Hunters,” REI AMI, Audrey Nuna and EJAE attend iHeartRadio 102.7 KIIS FM’s Jingle Ball 2025 presented by Capital One at Intuit Dome on December 05, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jordan Corey/Getty Images for iHeartRadio) Getty […]
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Today’s Pips Credit: NYT It’s a glorious, sunny December day today. The kind of late autumn day that makes you forget about winter, though that morning chill is a stark reminder of things to come. It’s too lovely out to spend all day at a keyboard, so let’s solve today’s Pips and go bask in […]
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“Predator: Badlands” key art featuring Elle Fanning. 20TH CENTURY STUDIOS The sci-fi thriller Predator: Badlands, starring Elle Fanning, opened in theaters a month ago. How soon will it be available to watch at home? Predator: Badlands opened in theaters nationwide on Nov. 7. Per the film’s official synopsis, Predator: Badlands “is set in the future […]
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Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 was absolutely savaged by critics, even more than the first one, and yet, as expected, audiences did not care in the least. The result? Combined with its box office returns, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 has set a Rotten Tomatoes-based […]
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A view of the Golden Globe statue on stage before HFPA President Helen Hoehne announces the nominations for the 79th Annual Golden Globes at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on December 13, 2021 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Variety/Penske Media via Getty Images) Penske Media via Getty Images One Battle After Another and Sinners […]
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Frank Sinatra’s Ultimate Sinatra compilation helps the late superstar reach a never-before-seen milestone on the Billboard 200, Billboard’s most important albums chart. American actor and singer Frank Sinatra (1915 – 1998) in an orange armchair. (Photo by Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images) Getty Images When it comes to Frank Sinatra’s music on the Billboard charts, the […]
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How to solve today’s Wordle. SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Happy Monday, dearest Wordlers! I did not have a lazy Sunday yesterday. I woke up and went over to my parent’s house and helped make brunch, as we had family in town visiting over the weekend. Pancakes, bacon, scrambled eggs and chilaquiles. Coffee. Various berries. […]
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A Golden Globes statue is seen in the ballroom during preparations for the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California, January 2, 2025. (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP) (Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images The nominations for the 83rd Annual Golden Globes […]
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Today’s Pips Credit: NYT Another Monday, three more Pips puzzles to solve on the NYT Games App. We’ve had a lot of variety just in terms of difficulty with these lately. A couple days ago was one of the hardest Pips I’ve ever played. Yesterday was a breeze. What will today’s have in store? Let’s […]
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Tom Paton, whose Where the Robots Grow was one of the first AI animated feature films, debuted a new AI generated series today, Non-Player Combat. His small team in the UK has been building AiMation Studios around a pipeline for long form generative AI content and AImation, a companion iOS microstreamer for distribution. Non-Player Combat […]
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Aerosmith reaches the Billboard 200’s top 10 for a sixth consecutive decade, joining a club including The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, and Paul McCartney. PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 02: (L-R) Joe Perry and Steven Tyler of Aerosmith perform live on stage at the Wells Fargo Center on September 02, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by […]
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Prince’s Around the world in a Day returns to multiple Billboard charts and even debuts on one list after a reissue, as sales explode. DETROIT, MI – JUNE 7: American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, dancer, actor, and filmmaker Prince (1958-2016) performs onstage during his 1986 Parade Tour on June 7, 1986, at the Cobo […]
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Ariana Grande collects two new Hot 100 hits as “For Good” with Cynthia Erivo and “The Girl in the Bubble” debut on the chart, while several others barely miss out. NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 17: Ariana Grande attends the “Wicked: For Good!” New York premiere at David Geffen Hall on November 17, 2025 […]
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The Beatles return to the top 10 in America as Anthology 4 debuts and Abbey Road mounts a surprise comeback at the same time. (Original Caption) The Beatles are shown at a press conference at the Warwick Hotel. Standing left to right are: Ringo Starr, (wearing polka dot shirt), Paul McCartney, John Lennon, and George […]
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INDIO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 13: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) COCONA of XG performs at the Sahara Tent during the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at Empire Polo Club on April 13, 2025 in Indio, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Coachella) Getty Images for Coachella XG’s Cocona celebrated their 20th birthday with […]
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How to solve today’s Wordle. SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Sunday, Sunday, Sunday. Day of laziness. Or day of chores and busy work, depending on your approach to the weekend. Either way, it’s as good a day as any to solve a Wordle, so let’s solve this one, shall we? Looking for Saturday’s Wordle? Check […]
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Today’s Pips Credit: NYT Welcome back to your friendly neighborhood NYT Pips guide, oh my Pipsqueaks. The month of December is flying by and we’ve had some tricky Pips to solve. I had a really hard time figuring out where each domino went in yesterday’s extra-challenging Hard Pips! Let’s see if today’s is any easier. […]
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Indy in “Good Boy.” Independent Film Company/Shudder The dog star from the horror hit Good Boy should get an honorary Oscar, a new petition that has secured tens of thousands of signatures says. Released by the Independent Film Company and Shudder, Good Boy premiered in theaters on Oct. 3. The film, which tells its tale […]
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Fallout Amazon Fallout season 2 arrives in less than two weeks on December 17, after season 1 has become one of the best live-action video game adaptations of all time. We have gotten a number of previews of the season to date, which will reprise its three leads and take place in New Vegas, the […]
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Katy Perry’s Teenage Dream — one of the most successful pop albums of all time — reaches 450 weeks on the Billboard 200 as Americans still love the collection. BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 25: Katy Perry attends the 35th Annual Colleagues Spring Luncheon & Oscar de la Renta Fashion Show at Beverly Wilshire, A […]
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Derek Shulman. credit: Jawbone Press When his band Gentle Giant broke up in 1980, singer and multi-instrumentalist Derek Shulman didn’t have a plan for his next career move. One thing he knew for sure was that he didn’t want to play in another group after spending 10 years with the British progressive rock band he […]
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Phish’s album Undermind was finally shared on vinyl for the first time, and afterward, it’s become a new win for the band as sales exploded. LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 25: Trey Anastasio of Phish performs onstage during Reel To Reel: Between Me And My Mind at the GRAMMY Museum on September 25, 2019 in […]
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God of War Ragnarok Sony One of the most ambitious TV projects in the works right now is the upcoming God of War series from Amazon Prime Video. The series spans Greek and Norse myths featuring the god-killing Spartan warrior Kratos, but Amazon is choosing to adapt the rebooted Norse arc, rather than going back […]
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Taylor Swift’s Folklore, 1989 (Taylor’s Version) and Midnights all return to Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart together, coming in behind The Life of a Showgirl. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 02: Taylor Swift attends the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images […]
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Two seasons of ‘The Rings of Power’ came at a towering cost. Courtesy of Prime Video Hollywood has been left reeling after it emerged in company filings that one of the most-hyped streaming shows in history actually cost $1 billion to make despite widespread reports claiming that it was 60% cheaper than this. Since the […]
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