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Chuck Varga, a founding member and vocalist of the heavy metal band Gwar, died on Friday following a battle with cancer. He was 68. Gwar bassist Casey Orr announced his death in a statement shared to Facebook, writing, “Chuck Varga has left this earthly realm. He passed peacefully, his beloved wife Bambi holding his hand. […]
Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella has emerged as close ally the of Trump administration in South America.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov vowed that the objectives of Moscow’s military operation will be achieved.
Police are investigating the killings in a country with one of the highest femicide rates in the world.
CEO of FilmNation Entertainment Glen Basner was feted by “Conclave” director Edward Berger as he received this year’s Game Changer Award at the Zurich Summit. During the hour-long talk that celebrated the accolade, the exec fondly recalled working with Berger, spoke about buzzy upcoming releases, and revealed that FilmNation will expand its slate for 2027. […]
Sylvester Stallone is opening up about the less glamorous side of fame, revealing that he’s struggled with a tumultuous relationship with his body ever since he physically transformed to play the titular boxer in “Rocky.” In a recent interview with The New York Times, the famed actor delved into his “intimate” relationship with his body […]
“Paper Tiger” director James Gray says he doesn’t “want to preach” about politics while making the festival rounds for his latest film, starring Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Miles Teller. “All movies are political in one way or another, but I like movies that exist with subtext,” Gray told Variety at the film’s New York […]
Godzilla is back and better than ever as Takashi Yamazaki’s “Godzilla Minus Zero” is earning rave first reactions after its New York Film Festival press screening. The director’s sequel to 2023’s blockbuster “Godzilla Minus One” wowed journalists with epic thrills and the first R-rated action set pieces in the long-running kaiju franchise. First reactions out […]
Reba McEntire revealed her longtime friend Dolly Parton tried to get in touch with her just before she died. The country singer and actress shared that she missed a call from Parton, who died Aug. 25 after a “brief battle” with cancer, and was unable to get in touch with her one final time. “She […]
Hayley Kiyoko wants to sail the same-sex-loving high seas. The musician, novelist and filmmaker says her dream project is a queer take on “Pirates of the Caribbean.” “I would love to do a lesbian pirate show or movie — Keira Knightley, but gay,” she said. “Very gay and fantastical.” Kiyoko’s remarks came Thursday night during […]
Despite being fired from the “Scream” franchise in 2023, Melissa Barrera has made it clear that her real issue is with Spyglass Media Group, not the films themselves. When asked if she’d ever return for a future “Scream” film during a recent JustWatch interview, the actress responded, “not with the company that currently holds the […]
The Cuban foreign minister's comments come days after the US told the UN that ‘freedom will be coming’ to the country.
Pro-Palestine protesters have marched on Labour’s annual conference in Liverpool.
The US president said the fears over AI were just 'hoaxes'.
Ali al-Zaidi government urges dialogue to de-escalate regional tensions amid US sanctions on Iranian airlines.
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, said on Saturday that he hopes to reach an agreement with Cuba and said that there will be no need for military intervention on the island. The statement comes after CBS News revealed that the Army Reserve analyses the possibility of providing police, medical and other support units to the South Command for the next four months, as part of a military planning linked to Cuba.
The two sides appointed a committee to review selection of candidates for Supreme Court of Justice.
Vatican estimates 700,000 people in attendance as the Catholic religious leader continues four-day tour of France.
New strikes come as Russian FM accuses Europe of doing 'everything it can to thwart peace talks' with Ukraine.
There has not been a single major industry event in the last three months where major producers and execs have not brought up the phenomenon of Kane Parsons’ “Backrooms” and Curry Barker’s “Obsession.” The two films, directed by 20-something-year-olds who came from YouTube, exploded all box-office expectations while ushering in droves of Gen Z audiences […]
