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An unhealthy focus on sex - Married at First Sight UK insiders on show's 'toxic' culture

Former workers on Married at First Sight UK have revealed senior staff had an "unhealthy" focus on whether cast members were having sex, with producers deliberately manufacturing drama and anger. The allegations come following a Panorama investigation into rape claims made by three former cast members against their on-screen partners.

May 28, 20268 min
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Phoebe Bridgers Joins Robert Pattinson's Surveillance Team in 'Primetime' Trailer

Phoebe Bridgers makes her acting debut in A24's 'Primetime' alongside Robert Pattinson, who stars as 'To Catch a Predator' host Chris Hansen in the upcoming film.

May 27, 20262 min
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Inside New Orleans After Hours with Tank from Tank and the Bangas

Tank from the Grammy-winning group Tank and the Bangas shares her favorite late-night spots in New Orleans, from upscale restaurants to historic jazz venues and hidden food trucks, offering an insider's guide to the city's vibrant after-hours scene.

May 27, 20265 min
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The Chicks Announce 20th Anniversary U.S. Tour Dates

The Chicks have announced U.S. tour dates celebrating the 20th anniversary of their critically acclaimed album "Taking the Long Way."

May 27, 20261 min
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Bad Bunny joins Toy Story 5 cast as voice of forgotten pizza toy

Puerto Rican star Bad Bunny will voice "Pizza With Sunglasses," a forgotten toy character in the upcoming Toy Story 5, joining returning cast members Tom Hanks and Tim Allen in the film releasing June 19.

May 27, 20263 min
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Watch Thom Yorke, Flea Cover Marvin Gaye's 'Got to Give It Up'

Thom Yorke and Flea team up for a cover of Marvin Gaye's classic 'Got to Give It Up', delivering a fresh interpretation of the iconic soul track.

May 27, 20261 min
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Watch Thom Yorke, Flea Cover Marvin Gaye's 'Got to Give It Up' at London Show

Thom Yorke made a surprise appearance at Flea's London concert, performing their recent collaboration "Traffic Lights" and a cover of Marvin Gaye's 1977 hit "Got to Give It Up." The Atoms of Peace bandmates reunited for the special performance during Flea's solo tour supporting his album Honora.

May 27, 20263 min
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The movie 'Pressure' leans into the drama of high-stakes weather forecasts

The new film 'Pressure' tells the story of meteorologists' crucial role in planning the D-Day invasion during World War II, starring Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser. The movie explores how modern weather forecasting methods replaced outdated approaches and ultimately helped the Allies win the war.

May 27, 20267 min
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Jimmy Kimmel Criticizes Trump for Being 'Too Busy for His Son's Wedding'

Jimmy Kimmel criticized Donald Trump for skipping his son Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding in the Bahamas, joking that Trump was "too busy" with government duties. Kimmel quipped that Trump—who has been married three times—should know about great marriages and joked that Don Jr. had to find someone else to make a 90-minute toast in his father's absence.

May 27, 20263 min
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Katseye Tour Tickets Sold Out in 48 Hours, But There Are Still Ways to Score Seats Online

Katseye's 2026 Wildworld World Tour sold out within 48 hours of going on sale, but fans can still find tickets through third-party resale sites like StubHub, SeatGeek, Vivid Seats, and TicketNetwork with prices starting from $134.

May 27, 20265 min
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Daniel Harding: British conductor named LA Philharmonic's music director - and keeps part-time pilot job

British conductor Daniel Harding, who balances classical music with a part-time career as an Air France pilot, has been named music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, taking over from Gustavo Dudamel in 2027.

May 27, 20264 min
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Pope Leo Schooled the Tech Bros on Tolkien

Pope Leo XIV cited J.R.R. Tolkien in his first encyclical on artificial intelligence, seemingly critiquing how tech billionaires like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel have fundamentally misinterpreted The Lord of the Rings to justify authoritarian visions of power and control.

May 27, 20264 min
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'KPop Demon Hunters' Is Getting a Cinephile-Approved Blu-ray and DVD Release From Criterion

Netflix's acclaimed animated film 'KPop Demon Hunters' is now available for preorder on Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K formats through the Criterion Collection, marking an unexpected physical release for a Netflix title that was the streaming platform's most-watched original ever.

May 26, 20264 min
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British conductor Daniel Harding named LA Philharmonic's music director - and keeps part-time pilot job

British conductor Daniel Harding, who works as a part-time pilot for Air France, has been appointed music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, taking over from Gustavo Dudamel in 2027.

May 26, 20264 min
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Bad Bunny Will Bring a Slice to Life in 'Toy Story 5'

Bad Bunny joins the cast of Pixar's upcoming Toy Story 5, voicing a cameo character known as "Pizza with Sunglasses," a forgotten toy described as effortlessly cool and mysterious.

May 26, 20263 min
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Bad Bunny Joins the 'Toy Story 5' Cast as Pizza With Sunglasses

Bad Bunny has been cast in Toy Story 5, voicing a new character: a pizza wearing sunglasses, marking his entry into the beloved Pixar franchise.

May 26, 20261 min
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Who Is Sam Barber? 'American Music Awards' New Country Artist

Sam Barber wins the New Country Artist award at the American Music Awards, marking a major breakthrough moment for the rising country music talent.

May 26, 20262 min
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Sam Barber's Breakthrough Country Artist Win at the 2026 AMAs Shows Fans Are Paying Attention

Sam Barber won Breakthrough Country Artist at the 2026 American Music Awards, beating established country radio stars by cultivating a grassroots fanbase through TikTok and streaming rather than traditional Music Row channels.

May 26, 20263 min
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Sony's sloppy Spider-Man universe gets even messier with Spider-Noir

Amazon's live-action Spider-Noir series fails to capture the magic of Sony's Spider-Verse films, suffering from weak narrative substance despite charming black-and-white aesthetics and Nicolas Cage's enthusiastic performance.

May 26, 20265 min
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Hear Rivers Cuomo Cover Outkast, Dolly Parton, Whitney Houston, and Nirvana

Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo uploaded a "randum cuverz" playlist to YouTube featuring acoustic renditions of songs by Outkast, Dolly Parton, Whitney Houston, Nirvana, Radiohead, and more, recorded between 2018 and 2021.

May 26, 20262 min
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