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Indie summer counter-programming: ‘The Invite’ and 3 other films that could be poised for awards runs
While ginormous studio tentpoles like Toy Story 5, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Minions & Monsters, and The Odyssey will dominate the summer box office, a quartet of indie releases is engaging in some savvy counter-programming.Bypassing the traditionally crowded fall slate, acclaimed films Rosebush Pruning, The Invite, Her
BTS at the World Cup Final: What Will They Perform?
On July 19, MetLife Stadium will host the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final halftime show, with BTS taking the stage as co-headliners alongside Madonna and Shakira. It will be the first time all seven members have appeared together at a World Cup. Four years ago, Jungkook stood alone
K-Pop Meets Football: How G-Dragon Put a Daisy on South Korea's World Cup Kit
On June 18, South Korea's national football team walked into Estadio Guadalajara — and the cameras caught something unexpected. Spread across the back of their warm-up jackets was a large daisy, its petals outlined in the red and blue of the Korean flag, with a Nike Swoosh embedded
7-Eleven sues Nike over Air Max with Slurpee maker's colors
WASHINGTON, July 2 - 7-Eleven has sued Nike in federal court in Texas, accusing the sportswear giant of copying the convenience store chain's signature orange, green and red stripe design on a sneaker that Nike plans to release on July 11, known as "7-Eleven Day."
Who’d You Pick as the Next James Bond?
As Amazon MGM Studios officially takes creative control of the 007 franchise from its longtime producers, Amazon Executive Chair Jeff Bezos riled up the internet with a single question on X, sparking a global frenzy over who will succeed Daniel Craig. Among the myriad of fan-casting theories, Henry Cavill—
Enola Holmes 3: Where Will the Tomatometer Land?
Millie Bobby Brown first stepped into the role of Enola Holmes in 2020, playing the sharp-witted younger sister of Sherlock Holmes in a Netflix original that earned 91% on the Tomatometer and established her as a credible lead outside of Stranger Things. The 2022 sequel improved on that — 93%
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey: Can It Cross $100M Opening Weekend Domestically?
Christopher Nolan doesn't make sequels. He doesn't work within franchises. And yet, for the past two decades, he has consistently done something that virtually no other filmmaker alive can claim: he makes original blockbusters that actually open big. The Odyssey, arriving in theaters on July 17,
Tony Awards: Predicting the Winners Using Just Math
Two-way races abound in the history of best musical at the Tonys. But a genuine three-way race? That’s rare. This is a bit subjective, but in the past two decades I would argue that we’ve only seen one race with at least three nominees being widely
K-Pop's First Grammy: Who Will Take Home the Inaugural Best Asian Pop Music Performance Award?
For the first time in Grammy history, K-pop has its own category. On June 16, the Recording Academy announced the addition of Best Asian Pop Music Performance to the 69th Grammy Awards — covering K-pop, J-pop, and C-pop, with one key requirement: eligible recordings must feature "
The Five Performances of 2026 (So Far) That Have Oscar Potential
The Oscar season is certainly not yet among us, but halfway through the year, it is kosher to talk about what performances that have already been seen by the general public could become awards contenders down the line. After all, seven out of the last 12 acting performances to have
SS27 Men's Fashion Week EMV Outlook: Who Will Claim the No. 1 Spot?
The SS27 Men's Fashion Week has recently concluded in Milan and Paris. As the pinnacle event of the fashion calendar, the Earned Media Value (EMV) generated by attending celebrities has not only become a hot topic among fandoms, but also serves as a crucial benchmark for luxury brands
The Show That Thrives on Chaos — Will Season 8 Break Its Own Record?
Last summer, Love Island USA Season 7 became Peacock's most-watched original season of all time : 18.4 billion minutes streamed across its full run, a 150% increase over Season 6, and the first unscripted series ever to top Luminate's annual streaming rankings across all platforms.
