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Tom's Guide
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Prime Video's new romantic drama movie looks like the perfect summer watch — and we just got the first trailer
Looking for a new romance to sweep you off your feet? Prime Video looks set to have you covered this August with the streaming service's next original movie — and we've just been treated to a trailer. The movie in question is "The Map That Leads To You." Based on the novel of the same name by J.P. Monniger, Lasse Hallström's movie sees a chance vacation meeting with Jack (KJ Apa, "Riverdale") changing Heather's (Madelyn Cline, "Outer Banks") life in ways she never thought possible. The trailer sets up the duo's respective travel plans, teases their train meet-cute, and then shows us scenes from their life-changing travel plans. While I'm not familiar with the novel it's based on, I'm happy to have my heart warmed by a feel-good film, and this teaser has my interest piqued, as Cline and Apa look to have solid chemistry together. That said, it also suffers from the trailer problem of maybe showing a little too much of the story. Regardless, you can look forward to watching the streamer's new romance soon. That's because "The Map That Leads To You" will start streaming exclusively on Prime Video from Wednesday, August 20, 2025. If you've not read the book, Amazon's released a synopsis for "The Map That Leads To You," so you know what to expect. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. It reads: ""The Map That Leads To You" follows Heather (Cline), a young woman setting off on an adventure across Europe with her best friends before settling into her perfectly planned life. When she crosses paths with Jack (Apa), a magnetic and mysterious stranger, their instant spark ignites an emotional journey neither of them expected. As their connection deepens, secrets, life choices, and hidden truths will test their bond — and change her life in ways she never imagined. From director Lasse Hallström (Dear John, Safe Haven) comes this adaptation of JP Monninger's novel about love, destiny, and the courage to choose your own path." In addition to Madelyn Cline and KJ Apa, "The Map That Leads To You" also stars Sofia Wylie, Madison Thompson, Orland Norman, Josh Luca, Eva García Montiel and Giuseppe Schillaci. Looking for your next Prime Video watch in the meantime? Check out our guide to the best movies on Prime Video for tons more streaming recommendations to help build out your watchlist.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Julianne Hough Details Freezing Her Eggs for the Third Time at 36 in Candid New Interview: 'I'm Reclaiming My Power' (Exclusive)
Julianne Hough is getting candid about her hopes for her next chapter of her life and career The Dancing with the Stars pro discusses her recent egg-freezing journey and went into the decision to do the process again for the third time She also reveals a non-negotiable when datingJulianne Hough was just 18 when she joined Dancing with the Stars as a professional dancer in 2007, with only $2,000 in her pocket after moving from Utah to Los Angeles. And now, 18 years later, Hough, 36, is reflecting on what she'd tell teenage Julianne, whose beginnings on the show would launch a career beyond her wildest dreams. After a pause, Hough says, "Honestly, I wouldn't tell her anything." "She got me here today," she continues. "It's so funny because I think we always want to give our younger selves advice, but you don't know what you don't know until you know it." "Every moment that I've gone through, whether it be painful mistakes, self-sabotaging, or being brave and taking a risk and putting yourself out there are just part of the journey," she says. "They build character." She left the show in 2009 and returned in 2014 to serve as a judge, a position she held until 2017. In the years she spent away from the show, she steadily carved out an acting career for herself with roles in films like 2010's Burlesque, 2011's Footloose, 2012's Rock of Ages and 2013's Safe Haven. She also played Sandy in the live Fox television production of Grease in 2016 and launched her Los Angeles dance and fitness studio KINRGY in 2018. "Being a founder is one of the hardest things you'll ever do because it's like you have an idea, and then you have to let it go and let it breathe and do its own thing," she says. "The best compliment I get is when people come up to me and are like, 'Wow, everybody who's here made me feel so welcomed. What you've created here has allowed me to connect to my body and my confidence." "I wasn't really showing it to be like, 'I'm going to make a big statement,' but with the response I got, I realized how important it was," she says. "I found out I have endometriosis when I was 19 or 20, and I wish back then I would've been told to freeze my eggs, but I wasn't told until later on." Hough's decision to undergo her most recent egg-freezing process, her third total, had a lot to do with freeing herself from the "psychological fear" of a ticking biological clock. Along with her endometriosis, "I have some other health implications that might make [conceiving] challenging, and I got a divorce and now I'm in a different stage of life," she says. "For me, it's never been about, 'I'm not ready,' but I know it is for some people. I think the time will be right when it's right." Since the first time she went through the egg-freezing process, Hough has noticed her growth. "It ain't easy when you're doing the shots, but I will say this time around, I had a much better understanding of what I needed," she says. "Also, the first time I did it, I didn't do the shots myself. I went in every day, and they did them for me. Then I was like, 'Wait, I feel really empowered doing them myself.' Along the way I was able to call friends who have gone through it at any moment and be like, 'Hey, I feel really crazy right now. Can you just come over and sit next to me?'" "I always cognitively tried to live my life where I wasn't concerned about what others thought, but to truly feel it is a different thing," she says. "Now, I see it as, 'This is my one life that I get to live, and I get to design it however I want.' I'm reclaiming my own power. Then, whatever is supposed to come will naturally come." "I think I have faith in general that I'm the person my person is also waiting for, you know?" she says. "If I'm ready for that next chapter of my life, it's because I'm in a really good place. So, I've just been focusing on what makes me happy and my vision of what I'm looking for, but not holding on too tightly. Me and my [dog] Sunny girl, we are happy, we are thriving, and creating space for whatever comes next." So "must love dogs" is a non-negotiable? "I'm not going to lie, I went on a date once and they said they didn't like dogs, and I was like, 'The date is over,'" she says with a laugh. "They even went one step further and were like, 'I mean, I guess I could like a dog if it was like a cat.' I was like, 'Oh my gosh, stop the car!'" Since 2023, she's co-hosted DWTS with Alfonso Ribeiro, and the duo are currently preparing for season 34 to kick off in September. She'll also return to the big screen in Maggie Gyllenhaal's Frankenstein-inspired film The Bride! premiering in 2026. "I haven't done a movie in a very long time," she says. "To be a part of this cast and to work with the director, Maggie, in a role where I felt like, 'Oh, I know I can do well in this,' after not having that be my focus for a long time was a beautiful experience and foray back into the world of acting and filmmaking." As she heads into a busy fall, Hough — who is also the new celebrity ambassador of Icelandic Glacial water — is debating on taking some much-deserved time off. "This year has been a little bit of a transition for me, and even during the pandemic I was building KINRGY, so I didn't really take a proper break," she says. "I'm about to start something new and it's going to take a lot of energy and focus, so I might just take July and August off." And yet, there's no doubt her vision for this next chapter will remain at the forefront of her mind. "I just want to be a space or a person or a product that allows people to connect to their most authentic version of themselves," she says. "This next season of my life is more about taking all the things that I've learned and sort of passing it along in a way where it activates other people to step into their power." Read the original article on People
Free Malaysia Today
23-06-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Dollar set to end week on upbeat note, buoyed by safe-haven appeal
The US dollar index, which compares the US currency against six others, is poised for a 0.5% climb this week. (Freepik pic) NEW YORK : The US dollar was set to log its biggest weekly rise in over a month today, as uncertainties about a raging war in the Middle East and the repercussions it could have on the global economy fuelled an appetite for traditional safe havens. The dollar index comparing the US currency against six others is poised for a 0.5% climb this week. The conflict between Israel and Iran shows no signs of subsiding and market participants are nervous about potential US intervention in the region. The two countries have been in a week-long air battle as Tel Aviv seeks to thwart Tehran's nuclear ambitions and cripple the domestic government. The White House said US President Donald Trump will make a decision within the next two weeks about whether to join Israel in the war. The resultant recent spike in oil prices added a new layer of inflation uncertainty for central banks across regions, which have been grappling with the potential repercussions of US tariffs on their economies. 'Rising oil prices introduce inflation uncertainty at a time when growth is weakening,' said Charu Chanana, chief investment strategist at Saxo. 'That makes central banks' jobs much harder – do they ease to support growth or hold back to avoid fueling inflation? 'Most seem to be prioritising growth concerns for now, assuming that crude gains may not be sustained,' Chanana said. In early Asia trading, the euro inched up 0.16% to US$1.151, while the dollar weakened against the yen by 0.17% to 145.23 per dollar. Also underpinning the yen's gains was hotter-than-expected inflation data that kept expectations for upcoming interest rate hikes alive. Furthermore, minutes from the Bank of Japan's policy meet this week showed policymakers agreed on the need to keep raising rates that are still at very low levels. The Swiss franc was flat at 0.816 per dollar today but was set for its largest weekly drop since mid-April after the country's central bank lowered borrowing costs. Swiss rates now stand at 0%. Currencies positively correlated to risk sentiment such as the Australian and New Zealand dollars were steady, while sterling was little changed at US$1.34. Although the Federal Reserve earlier this week stuck with its forecast of two interest rate cuts this year, chair Jerome Powell cautioned against giving that view too much weight. Analysts saw the central bank's delivery as a 'hawkish tilt' further underpinning the greenback's gains this week. Investors were, however, taken aback by an unexpected 25 basis point interest rate cut by Norges bank and the krone is down by more than 1% against the dollar this week. Though geopolitical tensions were the main market focus this week, concerns about tariffs and the impact they may have on costs, corporate margins and overall growth are ever-present. These concerns have weighed on the dollar, which is down about 9% this year. Trump's early July tariff deadline looms and sources said that European officials are increasingly resigned to a 10% rate on 'reciprocal' tariffs being the baseline in any trade deal between the US and the EU. Elsewhere, the offshore yuan was little changed at 7.185 after China kept benchmark lending rates unchanged as expected.
Bloomberg
20-06-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
The Dollar Is Hanging On to Its Haven Role by a Thread, Survey Shows
The escalating Middle East conflict is likely to help the dollar hold on to its haven role — but only just, the latest Bloomberg Pulse survey shows. A little more than half of 251 respondents think the US currency will regain its status as a safe asset as Iran and Israel continue to carry out attacks on each other. Yet participants also see the Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index falling over the next month, according to the poll conducted June 13-18.
Reuters
18-06-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Dollar steady as investors monitor Israel-Iran conflict ahead of Fed
June 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar held on to gains against major currencies early on Wednesday, buoyed by demand for safety as conflict between Israel and Iran kept investors on edge ahead of a Federal Reserve decision on interest rates later in the day. Israel has pounded Iran over the past six days to halt its nuclear activity and has asserted the need for a change of government in the Islamic republic. The U.S. military is also bolstering its presence in the region, Reuters reported, sparking speculation of U.S. intervention which investors fear could spread into a region replete with energy resources, supply chains and infrastructure. Against this backdrop, the dollar has found support as a safe bid, firming roughly 1% against the Japanese yen, Swiss franc and euro since Thursday, helping it shave declines from earlier in the year. The greenback had lost more than 8% earlier in the year due to eroding confidence in the U.S. economy amid trade policies. "The dollar is still a safe haven because of its depth and liquidity so, yes the structural forces are diluting the dollar safe-haven activities, but they're not eroding them completely," said currency strategist Rodrigo Catril at National Australia Bank. "But in a scenario of big risk aversion, the dollar will still gain support but maybe not to the same it has managed in the past." The dollar firmed as much as 0.1% against the yen on Wednesday to touch a one-week top. It was last at 145.21 yen. In early Asia trade, the Swiss franc was flat at 0.816 a dollar and the euro was up 0.1% at $1.149. A broader index tracking the greenback against six other currencies was little changed after a 0.6% jump in the previous trading session. A jump in crude oil prices to about $75 a barrel has also weighed on the euro and yen given the European Union and Japan are primarily net crude importers as opposed to the U.S. which is a net exporter. Investors' next point of focus is the Fed which is set to decide whether to change its interest rates. Recent data showed the U.S. economy was slowing amid President Donald Trump's erratic policymaking style, and higher crude prices due to conflict in the Middle East is also complicating the Fed's task. Traders expect the central bank to leave borrowing costs unchanged and will be keen to hear the Fed's outlook for interest rates this year and the overall health of the economy. "In the very near term a cautious message will probably be reemphasised, but what will be interesting is how they interpret and navigate the new forecast, which we think will show a lower growth path alongside potentially stickier inflation," Catril said. The Bank of Japan on Tuesday was first among major central banks to announce a rate decision in the latest round of policy meetings worldwide. It left rates unchanged and said it will decelerate its bond tapering plan to calm a recent selloff in bond markets. Central bank verdicts are also due from Britain, Switzerland, Norway and Sweden later in the week. Signs that trade uncertainty was damaging countries across the globe were evident as Japan reported a decline in exports in May for the first time in eight months. An area of frustration for investors was a Group of Seven meeting in Canada yielding little on the tariff front, ahead of Trump's early July deadline for additional levies. Trump said Japan was being "tough" in trade talks and the European Union had not yet offered what he considered a fair deal.
