Grammys 2027 Predictions: Who Could Score a Nomination in the Biggest Categories?
Thanks to a rule change in the best new artist category that was announced in June, which allows an artist to be entered four times instead of three, Ella Langley could be nominated in four of the six general field categories at the 69th annual Grammy Awards—album, record and
Three Ways to Benchmark AfD Winning Exactly Two States
Three formulas, one market: benchmarking AfD’s chance of winning exactly two September state elections.
A24 After Backrooms: What Primetime's Box Office Will Really Test
In 2026, A24 proved it could manufacture a phenomenon. Backrooms, made for $10 million by a 20-year-old YouTube director, became the studio's highest-grossing release ever, driven by an existing online fanbase rather than a traditional marketing budget. Primetime, also distributed by A24, takes the completely
Jimmy Garoppolo Is Ready to Return — Which Team Could Be His Next Stop?
Veteran quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is officially keeping the door open for an NFL comeback. According to NFL Media's Mike Garafolo, the 34-year-old quarterback has decided that he is ready to return if the right opportunity presents itself. While there is no immediate deal on the horizon,
Market Rumor - Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in talks to join consortium seeking 30% stake in Liverpool - July 22, 2026
The Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has held talks about joining the consortium that is seeking to buy around 30% of Liverpool.
Nestle nears sale of Perrier unit stake at close to €5 billion valuation
July 22 (Reuters) - Private equity firm Platinum Equity is nearing a deal to acquire about a 50% stake in Nestle's European water business in a transaction that would value the joint venture at almost €5 billion ($5.71 billion), the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.
Alphabet’s Earnings Beat Overshadowed by Record AI Spending
Alphabet reported Q2 revenue of $119.8 billion on Wednesday, up 24% year over year, as accelerating Google Cloud growth and a large investment gain lifted earnings. Net income reached $9.11 a share, well above Wall Street forecasts. All while reporting negative free cash flow.
From BLACKPINK to TIFF: How LISA Became the First K-Pop Star to Conquer the Film Festival Circuit
On July 20, Sony Music Vision announced that Always Lalisa had been selected for the Gala Presentations section of the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival. Other titles in the same section include new works from Pedro Almodóvar, Danny Boyle, and Hirokazu Kore-eda. It is the first time a K-
When the Writer Trusts Someone Else More Than Himself: The Making of Cliff Booth
On February 8, during the Super Bowl LX commercial break, Netflix released a 90-second censored teaser. Brad Pitt, bearded and long-haired, moves through a late-1970s Hollywood backlot. The clip ends with two words: "Coming Soon." That is the only official video footage that exists for
Less Than A Lover: Why Jennie's New Single Is More Than Just a Summer Song
On July 24, BLACKPINK's Jennie will release "Less Than A Lover" — a single on which she serves simultaneously as director, songwriter, and music producer. It is the first time she has taken complete creative ownership of a release in this way. The song has already accumulated
Rosalía, Karol G, and all the early favorites for Grammy’s Best Latin Song category
In early June, the Recording Academy announced major rule changes for the upcoming 69th Grammys. While tweaks to the eligibility for Best New Artist and the creation of an Asian Pop Music Performance award dominated headlines, another new category went largely unremarked, yet it is no less significant. Best Latin
Rumor Confirmed - AMD and Anthropic Sign Major Chips-and-Investment Deal - July 22, 2026
Advanced Micro Devices and Anthropic have signed a deal for tens of billions of dollars' worth of artificial-intelligence servers, strengthening AMD's competitive position against industry leader Nvidia and supplying Anthropic with much needed computing power (Yahoo Finance, July 22, 2026).
