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Gal Gadot’s Goodles Mac-and-Cheese Startup Acquired by Pasta Giant Barilla
Gal Gadot's foray into the packaged food business has reached a major milestone. Barilla Group, the world's largest pasta manufacturer, has acquired G…
Dianna Russini’s Ties To NFL Coach Violated Ethics Rules But Didn’t Taint Most Reporting, Athletic Probe Finds
The Athletic completed a five-month investigation into reporter Dianna Russini's undisclosed relationship with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vr…
Utopai Studios, DeNA Team on AI-Assisted Animation Projects in Japan (EXCLUSIVE)
Utopai Studios and Japanese entertainment giant DeNA have announced a partnership to integrate artificial intelligence into animation production, mark…
“I’m Back”: Rams Superstar Aaron Donald Unretires, Will Rejoin Team This Season As It Vies For Super Bowl Berth
Aaron Donald has reversed his retirement decision, returning to the Los Angeles Rams for the 2024 season. The eight-time All-Pro defensive tackle anno…
President Trump Calls For FCC Punishment of NBC News’ Kristen Welker Following Promotional ‘Meet the Press’ Banter
President Donald Trump called for Federal Communications Commission action against NBC News anchor Kristen Welker on Thursday, claiming the "Meet the …
Here’s How to Watch Moses Itauma vs. Filip Hrgovic Boxing Pay-Per-View Live Online
Moses Itauma steps into the ring at The O2 Arena in London this Saturday, August 29, facing Filip Hrgovic in a heavyweight title clash that Queensberr…
Here’s How to Watch the 2026-2027 NCAA College Football Season Live Online
The 2026-2027 NCAA college football season arrives this August with a distinctly international flavor. The opening weekend begins Saturday, August 23,…
Iowa Attorney General Says She’s Taking California to the Supreme Court Over Paramount-Warner Bros. Lawsuit
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird plans to take California to the Supreme Court, alleging the state overstepped its regulatory authority in pursuing a…
Disney Offers Executives Voluntary Early Retirement Packages Amid Overall Cost-Cutting Plans
Disney has launched a voluntary early retirement program targeting its executive ranks as part of broader cost-reduction initiatives that have already…
Rolly Romero vs. Teofimo Lopez Livestream: Where to Watch the Welterweight Pay-Per-View Match Online
Rolly Romero and Teofimo Lopez meet Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for a welterweight title clash that Premier Boxing Champions is bill…
Cinetic Marketing Continues to Morph as Two Long-Time Principals Take on Shared Leadership
Cinetic Media, the boutique marketing and publicity firm that has shaped campaigns for prestige films and literary adaptations for two decades, enters…
‘We Literally Have No Control Over Our Setting’: Watch Kareem Rahma Break Down the Chaotic Art of Making ‘SubwayTakes’
Kareem Rahma has built something genuinely unusual in digital media. "SubwayTakes," his viral video series, captures strangers on New York City subway…
‘Lanterns’ EP Damon Lindelof Weighs In on 2026’s Adaptation Wars: “Shouldn’t We Be Beyond This by Now?”
Damon Lindelof, the executive producer of DC's upcoming "Lanterns" series, has stepped into the ongoing debate about adaptation faithfulness in Hollyw…
‘Saturday Night Live’ Wraps 2026 Showcases For New Cast: Who Were The Standouts? — The Dish
Saturday Night Live completed its fifth and final showcase for Season 52 casting this week, closing out the network's annual talent hunt for new ensem…
Tracy Tutor Joins ‘The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills’ Season 16 Cast
Tracy Tutor, the real estate mogul known for her prominent role on Bravo's "Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles," has joined the cast of "The Real Hous…
How to Watch 2026 Little League World Series Live Online
The 2026 Little League World Series returns to Williamsport, Pennsylvania for its annual 12-day tournament, with twenty teams competing for the champi…
Future, Earl Sweatshirt, Steve Lacy to Play Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival 2026
Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival announced its 2026 lineup, with Future, Earl Sweatshirt, and Steve Lacy headlining the November festival. The Los Angeles-base…
Shooting Foul? Buss Family Dispute Now Leaves Lakers Stake Sale To Bob Iger & Josh Kushner In Purgatory, Maybe
A power struggle within the Buss family has thrown the Los Angeles Lakers ownership sale into limbo, leaving Disney chief Bob Iger and venture capital…
Columbia House Is Finally Shutting Down
Columbia House, the mail-order media club that shaped how Americans acquired music and films for seven decades, is closing its doors next month after …
Bob Iger Takes Victory Lap As He’s Named a Disney Legend, Applauds New CEO Josh D’Amaro: “You’re Wearing That Title Really Well”
Bob Iger received the Disney Legend award at the company's D23 Expo, joining an elite class of honorees that included Anne Hathaway, Dwayne Johnson, L…
Selena Gomez’s Lawyer Calls Wondermind Suit ‘Meritless,’ Will File Motion to Dismiss ‘Baseless Claims’
Selena Gomez faces legal pushback over her mental health app startup Wondermind. Investors filed suit claiming they were misled about Gomez's level of…
Kristen Bell Makes Surprise Performance At Savannah Bananas Game With ‘Frozen’, ‘Wicked’ & ‘Dirty Dancing’ Mashup
Kristen Bell dropped an unexpected performance at a Savannah Bananas minor league baseball game in Denver on Saturday, stepping out of the stands to d…
Disney’s Experiences Chief Talks Figment, the Tomorrowland Refresh and All That D23 News
Thomas Mazloum, Disney's chief of Experiences, outlined the company's latest theme park initiatives during D23, the biennial fan convention held in An…
Dave Marsh, Veteran Rock Critic and Biographer, Dies at 76
Dave Marsh, the legendary rock critic and biographer whose fierce prose shaped how generations understood popular music, died at 76. Springsteen's tri…
Nate Bargatze Sets Guinness World Record for Most Tickets Sold for a Stand-Up Comedy Tour (EXCLUSIVE)
Nate Bargatze has achieved a landmark in stand-up comedy. The Tennessee native's "Big Dumb Eyes" tour has sold more tickets than any stand-up comedy t…
Top of the Line: We Are We Going, Where Have We Been?
# IndieWire's Craft Newsletter Returns With Ambitious Season of Literary and Visual Stories IndieWire's Craft Newsletter has relaunched with an eclec…
Jeff Bezos Buying Ownership Stake in English Premiere League’s Liverpool Soccer Team
Jeff Bezos has acquired a minority ownership stake in Liverpool Football Club, one of England's most storied soccer institutions. Fenway Sports Group,…