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HBO’s The Last Of Us Casts A Cis Actor To Play Its Trans Lead

The Last of Us has cast Kyriana Kratter as Lev and Michelle Mao as Yara for the show’s third season; Kratter previously appeared in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew and Mao in Bridgerton. Lev is a transgender boy in The Last of Us Part II, and Kratter is cis. Producers

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Daredevil: Born Again Begins Filming Season 3, Set Photos Leak

Filming for Daredevil: Born Again season 3 is already underway, Charlie Cox said during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. He said he finished shooting the night before, was doing action sequences and getting cut a lot, and came off set covered in fake scars and blood before flying out

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Reservation Dogs: A Near-Perfect Three-Season Dramedy for a Weekend Binge

If you have limited free time, Reservation Dogs is an ideal weekend binge. The three-season Hulu dramedy runs 28 half-hour episodes, making it easy to finish yet satisfying. It arrived on Hulu in 2021 and wrapped up in 2023, earning five Emmy nominations and consistently landing on lists of the

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Carol Vorderman: 'Best kiss of my life? There's a long list'

Born in Bedfordshire, Carol Vorderman, 65, studied engineering at Cambridge and used her mathematical skill to join Channel 4’s Countdown, which she co‑hosted from 1982 to 2008. Since 1999 she has presented the Pride of Britain awards and was awarded an MBE in 2000. She has published educational

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How to watch Wicked: For Good, the darker sequel

We reviewed Wicked: For Good when it hit theaters in late 2025 and found it darker and sadder than the first film, building to an incredibly cathartic conclusion. The sequel returns to Oz a year after the original, with Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) now the Witch of the West, and it&

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'Farscape' Ended Abruptly After Season 4, 23 Years Ago

On March 21, 2003, the trailblazing sci‑fi series Farscape came to an unceremonious halt after four seasons. Debuting in 1999, the show produced 88 episodes and starred Ben Browder as John Crichton, blending actors in heavy makeup with Jim Henson Company puppets and a deliberately grittier tone than many

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Which Sci‑Fi World Would You Survive?

Which Sci‑Fi World Would You Survive? This Sci‑Fi Survival Quiz lays out five universes — The Matrix, Mad Max, Blade Runner, Dune, and Star Wars — and ten questions that determine which dystopia, galaxy, or desert wasteland you'd make it out of alive. The questions probe instincts: what

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How 'loner' Barron Trump differs from his father and siblings

Barron Trump, the 20-year-old New York University student, is described as a “carbon copy” of his father with one major difference: “He is blessed without the elder’s brashness.” An insider likened him more to his mother, saying he has “a European aloof and quiet sophistication.” Compared with his older

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How to complete Bruna's Request in Crimson Desert

Finishing Bruna's Request in Crimson Desert is a bit of a strange one. Despite only being a minor quest that gives you a simple inventory expansion, it's got a couple of stages that can really trip you up, both at the Royal Trading Post and at

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Tim Dowling: our campaign to become theatregoers isn’t going well…

At the start of the year my wife launched a campaign for us to go to the theatre more, echoing my 2018 attempt that failed after she pronounced it stupid. She places her open laptop in front of me; the screen shows a schematic of a partially filled London theatre

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New 'Wheel of Time' Animated and Video Game Adaptations Are in the Works

Amazon abruptly canceled its live-action Wheel of Time series after three seasons, and fan efforts to revive it fell short. Showrunner Rafe Judkins had suggested the story might continue elsewhere. Now a deal calls for several new adaptations: a video game, an animated feature and an animated television series, all

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A24 to Remake Jean-Claude Van Damme's Bloodsport with Michaela Coel

A24 is remaking Bloodsport with Michaela Coel set to write and direct. The original 1988 film gave Jean‑Claude Van Damme his breakout role and is remembered for his performance, its action, the style‑vs‑style matchups it popularized, and its soundtrack. The story follows Dux as he enters an

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Joseph Duggar appeared 'off and distant' before arrest

A Duggar family insider said Joe and his wife Kendra had seemed 'off and distant' from the rest of the family in recent weeks, leaving relatives in disbelief. The source added that the family remains sensitive after what happened with Josh and cannot imagine reliving that again. Joseph,

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Crimson Desert: ring city bells to clear the map

Playing Crimson Desert for the first time can be overwhelming. The world is massive and feels packed with new mechanics and activities, so it helps to start with one simple thing in each new city. When you arrive in Hernand as Kliff, ring the bell in the tower at the

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Netflix's Oats Studios: An Underrated Sci‑Fi Anthology Worth Binging

Oats Studios is a 10-episode, single-season sci-fi anthology on Netflix that can be started at any episode. The series moves through cyberpunk Earth, post-apocalyptic landscapes and other corners of time and space, and it blends live-action performance with striking CGI. Directed by District 9's Neill Blomkamp, the show

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Watch The Hurt Locker on Netflix Before It Leaves

Kathryn Bigelow’s The Hurt Locker, the 2010 Best Picture winner, is currently streaming on Netflix in the U.S.; the film has been recommended to viewers to watch before it leaves the service. Released in 2009 and set during the Iraq War, Mark Boal’s script zeroes in on

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Shia LaBeouf has heated exchange with cops outside New Orleans home

Shia LaBeouf was seen having a tense exchange with police outside his New Orleans home on Friday. The actor stood on the top step of his porch in a short-sleeved shirt, gesturing emphatically and pointing at a security camera while saying, "You gotta understand who I am. I’m

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How to complete the Reunion puzzle in Crimson Desert

The Reunion puzzle in Crimson Desert is one of the first you'll face if you stick to the main story. You learn two new abilities during the quest, and one of them is needed to open the chamber that holds the puzzle. After following the black cat from

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Blind date: He hadn’t touched alcohol since Christmas — then downed four wines

Brian arrived hoping for, at worst, a free meal and an enjoyable conversation and, at best, the start of a journey. He found Jeanette warm, friendly and easy to talk to; they discussed living and working abroad, Parisians being unfriendly, office banter and the best-looking people hanging around in gay

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Which Taylor Sheridan World Are You Built For?

A Taylor Sheridan quiz asks ten questions to place you in one of four worlds: Yellowstone, Landman, Tulsa King, or Mayor of Kingstown. Sheridan's worlds are brutal, complicated, and built on power, loyalty, and the price of survival. He doesn't write heroes — he writes people who

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Demi Engemann seemingly takes a swipe at Taylor Frankie Paul

Demi Engemann posted a since-deleted Instagram Story that many read as a jab at Taylor Frankie Paul after Paul’s season of "The Bachelorette" was canceled. Engemann wrote, "The bills are paid. My husband is hot. Our marriage is strong. The kids are happy & healthy. I

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How to beat Hornsplitter in Crimson Desert

Hornsplitter provides the first proper combat trial in Crimson Desert, a clear step up from the wave-after-wave bandits you’ve fought so far. Some players will tear through him, but he can be a tougher fight if you haven’t embraced the combat and skill systems; beating him completes Chapter

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Jennifer Lopez calls this mascara the 'most important' step — 15% off

With Amazon’s Big Spring Sale nearly here, It Cosmetics’ cult-favorite Superhero Mascara is getting the sale treatment and is 15% off. Jennifer Lopez featured the formula in a Vogue video and called it the "most important" step in her beauty routine. The formula is packed with collagen,

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How to solve the Dragon's Stone Chamber puzzle in Crimson Desert

The Dragon's Stone Chamber puzzle in Crimson Desert is tricky because the clues you need are spread across three locations. Symbols stamped on cliff-faces reveal the correct orientation for each of the three dials inside the chamber. The chamber sits down inside the big hole just east of

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Heidi Klum's son Henry Samuel, 20, towers over model on red carpet

Heidi Klum attended the "Project Hail Mary" red carpet in New York with her 20-year-old son Henry Samuel, who towered over his mother as they posed for photos. Henry wore a beige suit paired with a silk leopard-print top that bared much of his chest. The "America&