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The Best Student Streaming Deals, From Hulu to HBO Max
The best student streaming deals include savings on TV and music streaming services: here's how it works

Games for Change 2026 Award Winners Revealed
The nonprofit organization Games for Change announced the winners of the 2026 Games for Change Awards at the G4C Awards Ceremony. The ceremony was held during…

Sony Music Files Another Lawsuit Against Udio, Alleges AI Music Generator Copied 30,000 Songs to Train Models
Sony Music Entertainment has once again sued the AI music generator Udio, alleging the startup illegally copied more than 30,000 songs from the likes of…
From Armani to Zegna, These Are the Designer Brands Discounted for Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale
From clothes and shoes, to skincare and accessories, these designer brands get a rare discount of up to 70% off online

Jennifer Garner and Judy Greer to Appear in Netflix’s ’13 Going on 30′ Reboot
Jennifer Garner and Judy Greer were spotted on set of Netflix’s “13 Going on 30,” filming a scene with Emily Bader, who stars in the new reimagining with Logan…
‘La La Land’ 10th Anniversary Poster Finally Corrects Ryan Gosling’s Flat Hand
The artwork fixes the dance pose the 'Project Hail Mary' actor has joked has haunted him for years, just in time for Damien Chazelle's Oscar-winning film to…
How Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Conquered the Box Office
The starry film gave the acclaimed filmmaker his best-ever global launch, thanks to IMAX demand, trust for Nolan and Gen Z appeal: "There are tons of content…
‘Hellboy’ Actor Ron Perlman Signs With Independent Artist Group (Exclusive)
The star is known for his frequent collaborations with Guillermo Del Toro and his work on 'Sons of Anarchy,' among many roles.
Jennifer Garner Opens Up About “Totally Ludicrous” Way Her Family Has Been Hounded By Paparazzi: “It Was a Danger”
The star also revealed an unexpected relationship with one photographer who has followed her for 20 years and the "odd respect" they have for each other.
DoorDash Pushes Past Food Delivery, Offering Nearly Half Off Sephora Orders for One Day Only
On the heels of its weeks-long World Cup promotion, the delivery platform is dropping a one-day-only deal on orders at Sephora.
SAG-AFTRA Chief Sean Astin Pushes Gavin Newsom to Fund Postproduction Tax Incentive (Exclusive)
The union president is getting involved in advocating for California’s AB 2319 at an “all-hands-on-deck moment for our industry.”

Mike Preston, ‘Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior’ and ‘Hot Pursuit’ Actor, Dies at 93
Mike Preston, known for playing settler leader Pappagallo in “Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior” and Detective Bob Delaney in the Australian series “Homicide,” died…
Dixon Q. Dern, Entertainment Lawyer Who Represented Desilu and Helped Get CAA Off the Ground, Dies at 97
He also worked for the animation studio UPA, CBS and United Artists Television, and his clients included Bob Hope, Jackie Gleason and The Jackson 5.

Indie LGBTQ Dramedy ‘Actual Nobodies’ Acquired by Scatena & Rosner Films, Sets Early 2027 Release (EXCLUSIVE)
Scatena & Rosner Films has acquired distribution rights for North America, Australia and New Zealand for the LGBTQ indie dramedy “Actual Nobodies,” written and…
Cher Must Pay Own $1 Million Legal Tab Over Royalties Battle With Sonny Bono’s Widow
Despite her victory in a legal feud over royalties with Mary Bono last year, Cher must pay the eye-watering legal fees she racked up

‘The Odyssey’ Anoints Christopher Nolan as Hollywood’s Most Powerful Director — Here’s How Universal Thwarted Warner Bros. to Land Him
Greek mythology is riddled with humans who become immortal, many as punishment for tangling with the gods. But not Christopher Nolan, the toast of the mortal…

Spain’s World Cup Win Breaks Ratings Records, Scores as Most-Watched Soccer Telecast in U.S. TV History
Spain’s victory over Argentina at Sunday’s FIFA World Cup 2026 final broke the record books in the United States — averaging 38,937,000 viewers watch on Fox,…

Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1859 on July 22
There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today The post Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1859 on July 22 appeared first on NME.

Globle answer today – here’s the answer and hints for July 22
Where in the world? The post Globle answer today – here’s the answer and hints for July 22 appeared first on NME.

Framed answer today – here’s the solution for July 22
You’ve been framed The post Framed answer today – here’s the solution for July 22 appeared first on NME.
TV Ratings: World Cup Final Scores 63 Million Viewers, Smashing All-Time High for Soccer in the U.S.
Spain's victory caps the most watched tournament ever in this country for both English- and Spanish-language broadcasts.

Sony Pictures Mulls Deal for Hollywood’s Cinerama Dome, With Alamo Drafthouse Possibly Operating
Sony Pictures is in early talks to lease and operate the legendary Cinerama Dome theater in Hollywood, Variety has confirmed. Sony has been actively moving…
‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Stars Rebecca Hall and Millie Bobby Brown Pay Tribute to Kaylee Hottle: “You Will Be Deeply Missed”
The deaf actress died in a car crash on Tuesday. She was 18.

Dixon Dern, Influential Entertainment Lawyer, Dies at 97
Dixon Q. Dern, a longtime Hollywood attorney who helped shape modern entertainment law through many innovative business deals, died July 19. He was 97. Born in…
Workers at Swaybox Studios, Home to Batman Animated Movie, Vote to Unionize
After an election with the National Labor Relations Board, workers on the Warner Bros. Pictures Animation and DC Studios project 'Dynamic Duo' are set to join…

‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Trailer Hits 503 Million Views in One Day, Second Biggest Launch in History After ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ (EXCLUSIVE)
A whole lotta people were curious about the whereabouts of the Avengers. The first trailer for “Avengers: Doomsday” has been viewed a staggering 503 million…
‘Big Break’ Review: Sketch Comedy Group Simple Town Just Made a Killer Observation About Success
Ian Faria's feature debut turns a slasher premise into unexpectedly compassionate showbiz satire.
Smithsonian too focused on 'oppressors and the oppressed,' say House Republicans
In a House DOGE subcommittee hearing, GOP representatives excoriated the director of the National Museum of American History, following a White House report…
Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s Widow Sues His Mother Over Prenuptial Agreement
Child actor's widow claims she is owed up to $6 million from actor's estate
The 3 Best Websites to Post Jobs for Small Businesses
Choosing the right hiring platforms for your small business can help you compete with bigger corporations — here's everything you need to know to find…
Will the Emmys Bring Back Cut Categories? History Provides Hope
Though the Television Academy announced plans to cut five categories from the 2026 Primetime Emmys, the decision is likely not set in stone.
‘King of the Hill,’ TV Revivals in the Streaming Era, and Why Viewers Don’t Stick Around for Season 2s
After so many bad, short-lived, and malformed TV revivals, has Hollywood conditioned audiences against reinvesting in their favorite characters — even when…
Hegseth Says Trump Should Be Praised for Starting Iran War
The Pentagon chief was on Capitol Hill asking for a whopping $1.5 trillion in funding
How to Watch the Lindsay Clancy Trial and Documentary Online Without Cable for Free
We'll show you how to access A Mother's Mental State: Inside the Clancy Case on Fox Nation without paying, plus how to livestream the trial on Court TV

Charli XCX shares reflective new single ‘Camera’ with video directed by Aidan Zamiri and starring Vincent Cassel
The song sees Charli question her choices as she navigates careers in music and film The post Charli XCX shares reflective new single ‘Camera’ with video…
What the Merging of Two Major Completion Bond Guarantors Means for Indie Films
Leading completion bond guarantors Film Finances and Media Guarantors are combining under the STX Entertainment family of companies.
The Best ‘Odyssey’ Adaptations That Aren’t by Christopher Nolan — Including, Yes, ‘The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie’
Christopher Nolan has produced a most stunning film adaptation of the Homeric epic — but only this side of Bikini Bottom.
Charli XCX Keeps the ‘Camera’ Rolling on Vincent Cassel in New Video
The great French actor endures a brutal day on set in the latest visual for Charli’s Music, Fashion, Film

‘Rick And Morty’ film in the pipeline, creator confirms
“We’re picking away at that as a script right now” The post ‘Rick And Morty’ film in the pipeline, creator confirms appeared first on NME.
Trump’s CDC Is Detaining Americans in Response to Ebola: A ‘Wild Misuse’ of Power
Rolling Stone obtained meeting notes highlighting how Jay Bhattacharya created a crisis trying to appease the White House
‘Rosebush Pruning’ Review: This Ravishing Yet Perverse Family Affair Doesn’t Know What It Wants to Be
Elle Fanning, Jamie Bell, Callum Turner, Lukas Gage, Riley Keough, and Tracy Letts are all excellent in Karim Aïnouz's stilted domestic satire, but that's not…
Celeste Rivas Hernandez Was ‘Unrecognizable,’ Cop Who Saw Remains Recalls at D4vd Hearing
Prosecutors began to lay out the evidence against the 21-year-old singer, who's accused of murdering and dismembering the 14-year-old girl

‘District 9’ director Neill Blomkamp criticised over AI zombie movie
“Even in the hands of an established director, AI slop looks indistinguishable from everyone else’s AI slop” The post ‘District 9’ director Neill Blomkamp…
Critics Called ‘After Dark, My Sweet’ One of the Best Films of 1990. 36 Years Later, Audiences Are Finally Catching Up
Jason Patric tells IndieWire about his work with director James Foley on the now classic film noir, which will screen via Patric's personal print at the Roxy.

Godzilla vs Kong actress Kaylee Hottle dies in crash at 18
She portrayed a young deaf orphan named Jia in the 2021 blockbuster and its 2024 sequel.

How a former Blue Peter presenter stunned America's Got Talent judges
Joel M made the judges' personal items disappear on the latest series of America's Got Talent.

‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ star Kaylee Hottle dies aged 18
The Deaf actor was killed in a car crash in Maryland The post ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ star Kaylee Hottle dies aged 18 appeared first on NME.
‘Characters Disappearing’ Review: Connor Sen Warnick’s Debut Presents a Timeless and Demure Vision of Revolutionary Chinatown in the 1970s
A piece about Chinese-American Marxist group blends past and present to fascinating ends.

Boy Harsher announce new album ‘Get Mean’ with intoxicating single ‘Hard Beat’
The follow-up to 2022's ‘The Runner soundtrack' arrives in September, and explores themes of heartbreak, loss and survival The post Boy Harsher announce new…
‘The Dink’ Review: Jake Johnson Discovers the Joys of Pickleball in a Sweet Apple TV Comedy
The "New Girl" star pairs up with Mary Steenburgen and Ed Harris for a classic "save the farm" comedy.

Watch Fatboy Slim welcome Simon Pegg and Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus to Big Beach Boutique 7
The ‘Hot Fuzz’ star broke out a special DJ set, and the choir delivered a cover of Nirvana’s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ The post Watch Fatboy Slim welcome Simon…

Every actor in ‘The Odyssey’ and who they’re playing
Matt Damon, Tom Holland and Anne Hathaway lead the most loaded movie cast of the year The post Every actor in ‘The Odyssey’ and who they’re playing appeared…
Broadway legend André De Shields helps bring 'Hadestown' to the big screen
De Shields made his Broadway debut in the 1975 original production of The Wiz. He won a Tony in 2019 for his performance in Hadestown and co-stars in the new…
Ava DuVernay’s Birthright Citizenship Doc ’14th’ to Close New York Film Festival
A follow-up to her 2016 NYFF opener "13th," DuVernay's latest nonfiction feature takes on the erosion of the 14th Amendment amid Trump's second presidency.

BBC Introducing stage axed from Reading Festival
The stage has hosted up-and-coming artists including Ed Sheeran at the Berkshire festival since 2008.
TIFF Reveals Platform Lineup of 12 Films from the Next Generation of Auteurs
For the first time beginning this year, non-English winners in the Toronto launchpad section qualify for the Best International Feature Award.

‘The Kardashian era is over’: TikTok’s ‘povvo king’ takes on the billionaires
Shabaz Ali stormed to TikTok fame mocking the designer ice cubes of the privileged. Now he’s on the BBC stoking revolt against the superrich It was ice cubes…

BBCPhil/Noseda/Selaocoe review – a proms concert that was everything the festival does best
Royal Albert Hall, London A programme – Bach, Beethoven and a Jessie Montgomery premiere – that looked odd on paper made perfect sense in the hall, with Abel…

Splatoon Raiders review – Nintendo’s inky shooter fades to grey
Nintendo Switch 2 The single-player offshoot of the quirky and colourful multiplayer series is disappointingly run-of-the-mill Splatoon is among Nintendo’s…
The best games of 2026 so far, picked by NPR's staff
Titans like Resident Evil Requiem and Crimson Desert dominated in the first half of the gaming year, with early-access sequels like Slay the Spire 2 and…
Does the Epic Adventure of ‘The Odyssey’ Really Demand an Epic Format Like IMAX?
An intrepid IndieWire scribe embarks on a hero's journey to see Christopher Nolan's latest masterpiece in every possible format in an effort to find the ideal…