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Gizmodo
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
The ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Villain Rumors Keep Getting Wilder
Sydney Chandler teases a bit more about her mysterious Alien: Earth character. Get your first look at the next Anne Rice adaptation, Talamasca. Plus, Rick & Morty dives back into the clone bucket again. To me, my spoilers! Spider-Man: Brand New Day Regular leak-purveyor MyTimetoShine alleges that Nicole Kidman is being eyes to play the undisclosed primary villain of Brand New Day. Nicole Kidman (Australia) is being eyed to play the female villain in Spider-Man: Brand New Day — MyTimeToShineHello (@MyTimeToShineH) May 28, 2025 Superman Meanwhile, a new report from World of Reel claims that James Gunn's Superman received 'mixed reception' from a test screen audience, leading to 'a slight reworking of its story structure,' the addition of a 'second composer' to 'reshape the score' and the removal of 'several comedic beats' the 'execs weren't entirely sold on.' Good People, Bad Things Deadline reports Issa Rae is attached to star in Good People, Bad Things, another genre-bending 'comedic thriller' from Get Duked! director, Ninian Doff. The story concerns 'an overwhelmed woman (Rae) who gets lost in a seemingly infinite parking garage and soon discovers she is not alone.' Five Nights at Freddy's 2 Bloody-Disgusting has a new poster for Five Nights at Freddy's 2. Found Footage: The Making of the Patterson Project A documentary film crew's attempt to recreate the Patterson-Gimlin footage summons the real Bigfoot in the trailer for Found Footage: The Making of the Patterson Project. Sketch Elsewhere, a ten-year old girl's drawings come to life and terrorize her neighborhood in the trailer for Sketch, starring Tony Hale, D'Arcy Carden, Kue Lawrence, Kalon Cox, Jaxen Kenner, Genesis Rose Brown, and Bianca Belle. Daredevil: Born Again New set photos from Reddit confirm the late Hector Ayala's niece, Angelo del Toro, does indeed take up the mantle of White Tiger in the second season of Daredevil: Born Again. Click through to have a look. Alien: Earth During a recent interview with TV Line, Sydney Chandler described her character, Wendy, as a 'one of a kind…mash-up of human consciousness and future technology.' Talamasca Bloody-Disgusting has five new images from AMC's upcoming Talamasca series starring Celine Buckens, Jason Schwartzman, Elizabeth McGovern, William Fichtner and Maisie Richardson-Sellers. Rick and Morty Finally, Rick and Morty find a settlement of Morty of clones (plus one Rick) in a clip from next week's episode.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Issa Rae to headline and produce 'Good People, Bad Things'
Picture Credit: Facebook Hollywood actor Issa Rae , best known for "Insecure", is set to star in a comedy thriller, titled "Good People, Bad Things". According to the entertainment news outlet Deadline, the film is written and directed by Ninian Doff. It follows an overwhelmed woman (Rae) who gets lost in a seemingly infinite parking garage and soon discovers she is not alone. 'Good People, Bad Things' is produced by Rae alongside Montrel McKay for Hoorae. Laura Tunstall and Stephanie Wilcox are producing through Present Company Inc. The project is from MRC studio. The film also marks the third collaboration of Rae with the studio, after 'American Fiction' and 'The Lovebirds'. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Graziadaily
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Graziadaily
Merit Just Launched A Revolutionary New Product – Here's What We Really Think
Every so often, a new beauty category enters the fold to shake up the industry for good and, in turn, our everyday routines. Think: lip oils, liquid blush, heatless curlers, the list goes on. The latest innovation to cause a serious stir is tinted SPF. Now, we're not saying these are never-seen-before, factory-fresh phenomenas, we'd hazard a guess that you swiped your way through ample bottles of Olay's Total Effects 7in1 or No7's Dual Protection Tinted Moisturiser SPF15 in the noughties. But in 2025, the skincare and make-up hybrid is seeing a major resurgence thanks to clever, modern formulations and TikTok's insatiable appetite for a 'clean girl' aesthetic, which favours a glossy skin tint. In the last few months alone we've seen K-Beauty juggernaut Beauty of Joseon launch its Daily Tinted Fluid Sunscreen, £17, which Boots has declared the the cult beauty buy of spring 2025, likewise the Supergoop! Protec Daily SPF Tint SPF 50, £40, finally landed on our shores after making waves State-side. The newest, buzzy buy about to set the internet alight? Merit's The Uniform Tinted Mineral SPF 50, £34. Merit's latest offering marks the second base product from the breakout beauty brand that has fast-become a celebrity and insider favourite thanks to its stripped-back, no-nonsense, ready-in-five approach. Everyone from Cameron Diaz and Issa Rae to Lily Collins and Brenda Song has made their way through its innovative and industry shifting line up, read: the cult classic Flush Balm and Great Skin Priming Moisturiser, but the brand's newest offering may just be its most impressive yet. Having amassed a waitlist of over 25,000 ahead of hitting shelves, The Uniform Tinted Mineral SPF 50 bears the hallmarks of a trailblazer. Here's why. Starting off strongly, the new offering is the first-to-market 100% mineral SPF to use advanced pigment dispersion technology. Simply put, that means the brand has cooked up a way to optimise the way zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, which protect against both UVA and UVB rays, mesh within the formula to allow an even distribution of pigments across the 15 flexible shades available. The result? A uniform (hence the name), natural-looking, second skin finish that leaves you looking healthy and radiant. The big question though – how does a mineral sunscreen known for leaving behind a white cast fair when combined into a complexion product? According to Merit, apparently very well. The product performs across a wide range of skin tones, sans ashy, grey cast. Another point of consideration. Unlike most mineral sunscreens that often leave the skin coated in a thick, unctuous protective layer that takes effort to rub in, The Uniform Tinted Mineral is lightweight and serum-like thanks to a plant-derived emollient that lends it a silky, velvety finish, which is only bolstered by a plant-based mineral SPF booster that further supports an even pigment dispersion to help soften and blur. Following the popularity of its first complexion product The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Stick and Great Skin range, Merit continues its legacy for crafting game-changers with its first-ever SPF that blurs the lines between skincare and make-up. Sameeha Shaikh, beauty writer, says: 'Truth be told, I am absolutely obsessed with skin tints, tinted sunscreens, and any beauty buy with the word "tint" in it for that matter. While I've tried a lot in the last few months alone, Merit's new addition is as new-gen as tints get. The make-up hybrid formula has helped me to forgo foundation, in place of a more weightless, breathable base day-to-day, which I can always build up or apply concealer atop of when I need a bit more coverage. While it's a mineral sunscreen, it feels anything but thanks to its light, serum-y texture which sits comfortably and seamlessly on the skin. And, I'm proud to report it doesn't leave even a hint of a white cast on my medium skin tone.' Rachael Martin, beauty editor, says: 'I've tested my fair share of skin tints in the past few weeks – both Clarins and Jones Road have turned out to be favourites. But now there's yet another to add to my beauty bag. I first tested the Merit Tinted Mineral Sunscreen out on a particularly hot day two weeks ago. With the temperature clocking in at a decidedly balmy 28 degrees, I wasn't sure how it would fare, but it lasted incredibly well. I put this down to the fact that it's not a skin tint with SPF. Instead, it's an SPF with a skin tint – protecting is its MO, with any coverage acting as a bonus. While it can be applied straight after moisturising, I chose to put mine on top of my everyday SPF (currently La Roche UV Air) as I would with my normal base make-up. It applied beautifully and blended well using the warmth of my fingertips- no pilling in sight. The finish is sheer and subtle, but my skin appeared much more even in tone. There was glow there too – something my temperamental skin is currently lacking. I'm prone to pigmentation on sunny days, especially around my nose and upper lip, and this definitely helped to keep it at bay. While I wouldn't swap my usual SPF for this, I would use it in place of my everyday foundation. It's refreshing to know it's bolstering my skin with an extra layer of high protection. Merit does it again.' Renee Washington, Grazia's digital fashion and beauty writer, says: 'I've never been a fan of skin tints or tinted moisturisers - especially the ones with SPF. Something about them just freaks me out. I automatically picture ashy, grey undertones and patchy coverage. So when this one landed on my desk, I won't lie, I was terrified. This is not my usual spec. But then I saw it was from Merit, and I do love Merit. It has SPF 50, which is impressively high for a skin tint. The shade range is also interestingly done, with the darkest shade listed as number one. I went for shade eight, which has more of a red undertone (I'm yellow, for context), but it still worked surprisingly well. It does smell like sunscreen, but the formula itself is super smooth, hydrating, and leaves a natural skin finish. You're meant to reapply it, but honestly, I wouldn't - it's tinted, and once my makeup is done, I like to leave it be. Still, I'd reach for it again. It's the kind of product that's perfect for travel or quick summer days when you want light coverage and sun protection in one.' 1. Merit The Uniform Tinted Mineral SPF 50 What the brand says: 'A mineral sunscreen that provides broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection and a sheer tint that blends in with a light-as-air finish. It's a sunscreen so perfect, you'll actually want to wear it every day.' What we know: Infused with advanced pigment dispersion technology to optimise the way zinc oxide and titanium dioxide mesh within the formula, the tinted sunscreen promises an even distribution of pigments across all 15 flexible shades available for a uniform, natural-looking, second skin finish that leaves you looking healthy and radiant. Lightweight and serum-like, a plant-derived emollient lends it a silky, velvety finish, which is bolstered by a plant-based mineral SPF booster that further supports an even pigment dispersion to soften and blur. Sameeha Shaikh, beauty writer, says: 'Truth be told, I am absolutely obsessed with skin tints, tinted sunscreens, and any beauty buy with the word "tint" in it for that matter. While I've tried a lot in the last few months alone, Merit's new addition is as new-gen as tints get. The make-up hybrid formula has helped me to forgo foundation, in place of a more weightless, breathable base day-to-day, which I can always build up or apply concealer atop of when I need a bit more coverage. While it's a mineral sunscreen, it feels anything but thanks to its light, serum-y texture which sits comfortably and seamlessly on the skin. And, I'm proud to report it doesn't leave even a hint of a white cast on my medium skin tone.' Pros Dermatologist tested Non-comedogenic Safe for sensitive skin Cons May be too sheer for those who want more coverage Sameeha Shaikh is Grazia's beauty writer, covering all categories to bring you insights on the latest trends, industry news and the products you need to know about, viral or not (most probably viral). She began her career in journalism as an Editorial Apprentice at the Telegraph working across the busy features desk, refining her news breaking prowess before landing a job on the title's beauty desk – where she found her natural niche. At Grazia, Sameeha keeps track of what's making beauty obsessives tick, the talking points at the centre of our buzzy community and occasionally putting weird (sometimes wonderful) hacks to the test. Follow her on @sameeha for more.
Boston Globe
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Trump hosts the Kennedy Center board as he seeks to remake arts and culture in America
Advertisement Trump has called the center's past programing 'woke' and 'terrible,' while more broadly seeking to slash federal funding for the arts — complaining that too much programing promotes leftist ideology and political correctness. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up In the view of the Republican president and top leaders in his administration, molding the Kennedy Center to his own liking can go a long way toward creating a new arts and social culture nationwide. The center has announced it is abandoning a week's worth of July events celebrating LGBTQ+ rights as part of this summer's World Pride festival in Washington. The White House has further moved to cancel millions in previously awarded federal humanities grants awarded to arts and culture groups. And Trump's budget framework has proposed eliminating the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities altogether. Advertisement Trump visited the Kennedy Center in March to preside over a meeting of its board, and complained then of 'tremendous disrepair' to the building while adding that the center 'represents a very important part of D.C., and actually our country.' The president has also expressed displeasure with a recent expansion of the complex, known as 'The Reach,' which features studios, rehearsal spaces and meeting facilities, and he suggest he would move to close up the spaces because they lack windows. In an aesthetic touch for the Trump era, meanwhile, the center's exterior lighting has been changed to permanently display red, white, and blue. The president's changes drew pushback from a variety of artists. The musical Hamilton responded to Trump's hands-on approach by canceling performances it had planned in March and April. Other performers — including actress and producer Issa Rae and musician Rhiannon Giddens — have similarly scrapped planned appearances. And with Trump planning to attend a performance of Les Miserables at the Kennedy Center on June 11, the show announced that many understudies may be performing then due to boycotts by cast members. The political tension is a departure for the Kennedy Center, which opened in 1971 and for decades was seen as an apolitical celebration of the arts. 'What had once been a nonpartisan institution dedicated to the arts is now under the direct control of a president eager to impose his ideological vision, dictating artistic priorities at one of the nation's most esteemed cultural landmarks,' Nevada Democratic Rep. Dina Titus wrote in a recent op-ed. Presidents typically nominate members of the Kennedy Center's board in consultation with members of Congress. After that, they often don't have a lot of contact with the center's leadership, except to attend the annual Kennedy Center Honors. Advertisement 'You're one of America's most renowned living playwrights, and you're still writing strong,' Republican President Ronald Reagan said in 1984, addressing Author Miller, who was among that year's Kennedy Center honorees. It was an example of a Cold War commander in chief praising a writer who had well-known associations with communist-aligned groups. In 2019, the center hosted an exhibit of former Republican President George W. Bush's paintings. Trump, who calls 'Citizen Kane' one of his favorite movie and said he once considered studying film at the University of Southern California, mostly ignored the center during his first term. He became the first president to routinely skip attending the honors ceremony. But he didn't didn't retaliate when one honoree, producer Norman Lear, threatened not to attend if the president did. In his second term, Trump has been far more aggressive and proactive — as he has on many policy and political fronts. He cited some drag show performances at the center as a reason to transform it entirely. 'Come here and watch it, and you'll see, over a period of time, it'll improve very greatly physically,' Trump said during his Kennedy Center visit in March. 'And we're going to get some very good shows.' Associated Press writer Hillel Italie contributed from New York.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Issa Rae Is Absolutely Flawless in Ozwald Boateng at the 2025 Met Gala
Issa Rae is at the 2025 Met Gala looking absolutely unreal. The actor arrived on the red carpet for "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" and interpreted the "Tailored for You" dress code with a gorgeous tailored, three-piece suit by British-Ghanaian designer Ozwald Boateng. If you think Issa's just wearing a plain black suit, think again. (Not that there would be anything wrong if she was!) Upon closer inspection, the black fabric appears patterned, giving it a hypnotic, textured effect. Speaking to Fits from the Streets before hitting the carpet, the actor described her look as 'dandy, West African style.' When asked what she thought of the Superfine theme, Issa responded, 'It's iconic, it's going to be so black.' Before arriving at the Met Gala, Issa shared a 'Get Ready With Me' video on her Instagram, showing off her skin prep with Merit. In the video, Issa teased that she might be wearing two looks this night, so consider us sitting on the edge of our seats. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Issa Rae (@issarae) "I prefer stress-free outfits," Issa recently told Marie Claire. "When I'm in creative mode, I don't like to think too much about what I'm wearing, so I'm very much into jeans and T-shirts. I have a slew of these form-fitting, long-sleeve shirts that I can wear with any jeans, so I don't have to think about it while I'm out for the day. I've gotten better at knowing what works for me—what looks good on my body type and what makes me feel most confident. It all goes hand in hand. Feeling good makes me more inclined to take risks and, you know, play around with my style because that's part of the fun. Fashion is about how you present yourself to the world, so I ask myself that question every day. I want that to be reflected and to feel confident in who I am." You Might Also Like Here's What NOT to Wear to a Wedding Meet the Laziest, Easiest Acne Routine You'll Ever Try
