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SZA Named First-Ever Artistic Director At Vans

Vans has announced a new multi-year partnership with R&B superstar SZA, naming her as the brand's first-ever artistic director. According to a press release, this position will empower SZA to "reimagine upcoming campaigns and co-create exclusive product collections that fuse…

YouTube Begins Testing New AI-Powered Age Verification System

YouTube is rolling out an AI-based age estimation model in the U.S. to provide better protections for younger users. The system will automatically apply restrictions and security measures to accounts deemed to belong to individuals under 18, regardless of the…

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Angelina Jolie is set to star in the upcoming spy thriller The Initiative, directed by Doug Liman, known for Mr. & Mrs. Smith. Universal Pictures is in discussions to acquire the project, with F. Scott Frazier penning the screenplay. Plot…

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Perplexity AI, an artificial intelligence startup, has made an eye-watering $34.5 billion bid to purchase Google's web browser, Chrome. This offer follows the DOJ's recommendation for Google to divest its internet browser due to antitrust violations. Several investors are supporting…

Kevin Hart To Lead Stand-Up Comedy Competition Series At Netflix

Netflix is partnering with Kevin Hart to launch a new stand-up comedy competition series. The show will "mirror the real-life journey of a comedian" through "brutal open mics to bombed sets, rewrites and the pressure of big-stage performances." Viewers will…

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert maintained strong viewership in its second full week post-cancellation announcement. With an average of 3.016 million viewers nightly, Colbert surpassed both Fallon and Kimmel combined. The most-watched episode featured an interview with Kamala Harris,…

UFC Heading To Paramount+ In Massive Seven-Year Deal

UFC is moving its media rights from ESPN+ to Paramount+ in a new 7-year, $7.7 billion deal. Starting in 2026, all of UFC's 13 numbered events and 30 Fight Nights will stream exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. Select events…

Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Extend Their Netflix Deal

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have extended their multi-year Netflix partnership through their Archewell Productions banner. The couple first signed with Netflix in 2020 and have since collaborated on projects like "Harry & Meghan" and Markle's "With Love, Meghan" series.…

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Kristen Wiig will star alongside Jonah Hill in the upcoming Warner Bros. comedy film Cut Off. The duo will play wealthy siblings who must fend for themselves after their parents cut them off financially. Hill is set to direct the…

Amy Schumer Shares Health Update After Undergoing Back Surgery

Amy Schumer has undergone back surgery to address an injury she sustained while surfing. The 44-year-old actress shared a photo on Instagram of herself using a walker following the spinal procedure, known as a laminectomy. According to Schumer, her L5…