Variety

Spencer Pratt Concedes in L.A. Mayor Race: ‘You Have No Idea How Bad Things Are About to Get’

Spencer Pratt conceded defeat in the race for Los Angeles mayor on Friday, painting a bleak picture of the city’s future under either of his opponents and vowing to continue to “expose this corrupt machine.” Pratt, a Republican and former star of “The Hills,” finished third in the June 2 primary behind two Democrats, incumbent […]

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Hollywood Reporter

Steven Spielberg Debuts ‘Disclosure Day,’ Taylor Swift Supports ‘Toy Story 5’ and This Week’s Best Events

Inside this week's biggest Hollywood premieres, parties and openings.

entertainment  23h ago

TechCrunch

SpaceX IPO: Live updates on everything you need to know

TechCrunch has followed SpaceX's start, struggles, and successes from the early days. And we're here for what happens next too. This package of SpaceX IPO coverage includes who stands to win (and maybe some who won't), pre-IPO deals, and what's tucked inside its S-1 registration document.

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Variety

Ashley Padilla on Writing a Book With Diane Keaton, Staying Off Social Media and Becoming an ‘SNL’ Breakout Star: ‘I Assumed People Would Go, We Hate Her!’

Ashley Padilla was shopping with her mom at Glendale’s Americana at Brand outdoor mall in September 2024 when the news was announced: She had just been added to “Saturday Night Live” as a featured player. Padilla had just collaborated with her old boss, Diane Keaton, on a new book, “Fashion First,” and was purchasing copies […]

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Ars Technica

Have politics finally come for the National Academies of Science?

A pending report on climate attribution may be setting the stage for conflict.

technology  23h ago

NY Times Business

SpaceX is structured in a way that appears to benefit Musk at the expense of other shareholders.

business  23h ago

Hollywood Reporter

Former Amazon MGM Studios and Warner Bros. PR Executive Adam Keen Launches Agenda Collective

The seasoned PR pro has filled out his new agenda — a full-service PR firm with offices in L.A. and New York with a roster of vice presidents including Emily Teichner, Natalie Petozzi and Kevin McAlpine.

entertainment  23h ago

Bloomberg Markets

Musk Brought Price of Space Launches Down Says Former NASA Astronaut

Former NASA Astronaut and International Space Station Commander Leroy Chiao said that Elon Musk has proven experts wrong about new technology and brought down the cost of going to space using SpaceX innovation like recovering booster rockets. With SpaceX trading for the first time, Chiao said that he wouldn't count Elon out to follow through on lofty promises to investors. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  23h ago

NY Times World

Spain’s Church Hopes Pope Trip Will Stem Secular Tide

Leo XIV’s visit to Spain, which ended on Friday, has spurred expectations among Catholic leaders of a spiritual revival.

general  23h ago

Bloomberg Markets

French Wheat Yields Look Better Than Last Year, Grain Group Says

France’s winter soft wheat and barley yields appear slightly better than last season despite adverse weather, according to Benoit Pietrement, president of industry group Intercereales.

business  23h ago

Variety

A ‘Fool’s’ Tune: How an Elton John Introduction Sparked Michael Stipe and Andrew Watt’s ‘Rooster’ Theme Song

Singer-songwriter Michael Stipe has known Elton John for more than 35 years. In all that time, he had never once given Stipe’s personal phone number to anyone, especially a musician. Then he decided to break the rules. “He gave my number to Andrew Watt, who texted me and said, ‘I have an idea,’” Stipe recalls. […]

entertainment  23h ago

Variety

A ‘Fool’s’ Tune: How an Elton John Introduction Sparked Michael Stipe and Andrew Watt’s ‘Rooster’ Theme Song

Singer-songwriter Michael Stipe has known Elton John for more than 35 years. In all that time, he had never once given Stipe’s personal phone number to anyone, especially a musician. Then he decided to break the rules. “He gave my number to Andrew Watt, who texted me and said, ‘I have an idea,’” Stipe recalls. […]

entertainment  23h ago

The Guardian

US-Iran peace deal remains elusive as Trump and Tehran trade conflicting claims

US president dismissed Iranian media reports agreement was close, despite earlier suggesting a deal could be signed this weekendMiddle East crisis – live updatesProspects for an immediate end to the war between Iran and the US remained uncertain on Friday amid a chaotic series of conflicting claims and counter-claims by US and Iranian officials about ongoing negotiationsDonald Trump seemed to distance himself from his earlier comments that suggested a preliminary agreement could be signed as soo

general  23h ago

Washington Post World

U.S. and Iran close to signing peace deal, officials say

After days of uncertainty and tit-for-tat military strikes, the United States and Iran have agreed to the terms of a peace deal, officials said.

general  23h ago

Hollywood Reporter

Ron Howard Is Bullish on AI and Thinks Jim Henson Would Have Been Too

The American icon is ready. "It’s very exciting."

entertainment  23h ago

MarketWatch

This hidden investing flaw is costing you money. Talking to political opponents fixes it.

The stock market doesn’t care about your politics. Insisting on a portfolio that’s red or blue can forfeit a lot of green.

business  1d ago

The Guardian

Canada police investigate whether Toronto police death linked to global terror attacks

Constable Marc Pinizzotto, 43, was killed while executing search warrants related to a shooting at US consulateInvestigators in Canada are probing whether the death of a Toronto police officer, who was killed while executing search warrants related to a shooting at US consulate, is linked a broader series of global terror attacks.Constable Marc Pinizzotto, a 43-year-old member of the emergency task force, was killed on Thursday during a dawn search of an apartment building in the city’s west. Co

general  1d ago

WSJ World News

The Mysterious Woman Behind the Nord Stream Explosion

A new book details the attack on the world’s largest offshore pipeline system.

general  1d ago

Ars Technica

Ukraine's one-time test used fully autonomous drones to kill Russian soldiers

Full autonomy is rare, but Ukraine is installing AI modules on drones and robots.

technology  1d ago

Wired

Donald Trump’s White House UFC Event Would Be Embarrassing Anywhere

A Monster Energy-sponsored MMA show on the White House’s South Lawn was never going to be the height of dignity. But UFC Freedom 250 is failing to clear even the lowest bar.

technology  1d ago