Music industry insider Halsey has come to the defense of Best New Artist winner Chappell Roan after a scathing op-ed in The Hollywood Reporter criticized her Grammy acceptance speech. Roan’s speech, which called for labels to offer livable wages and healthcare to young artists, was denounced as “misguided” by music journalist Jeff Rabhan. Halsey took … Read more
Actress Mamie Gummer, daughter of Meryl Streep, has filed for divorce after six years of marriage to writer Mehar Sethi. The divorce petition lists “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the split and seeks joint custody of their two children, aged five and three. This is not Mamie’s first divorce; she previously divorced actor Benjamin … Read more
A new version of the NASA buyout / deferred resignation form has been distributed to personnel, dated February 4, 2025. The update includes changes that warrant attention from staff, particularly item 14. Details on this revised form are available below. NASA personnel should review this updated document carefully to understand the implications of these changes. … Read more
Apple is set to release an updated version of its budget-friendly iPhone SE model in the coming days, with a modernized design aimed at attracting more customers and increasing sales. The revamped device is expected to be revealed on the company’s website next week, before going on sale later this month. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-06/apple-s-long-awaited-overhaul-of-budget-iphone-nears-release
The US Department of Justice has filed an appeal with the Supreme Court in Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc. v. Garland, after a lower court ruling blocked the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA) reporting requirements nationwide. A new motion suggests that FinCEN would consider adding a 30-day grace period for compliance. The case … Read more
Kendrick Lamar will headline the Super Bowl halftime show this Sunday, bringing his passion for storytelling and hip-hop to a national audience. The 37-year-old rapper aims to infuse his Los Angeles style into New Orleans while staying true to his artistic roots. Lamar’s performance comes fresh off a Grammy triumph, where he claimed two of … Read more
Former NBA star Caris LeVert is leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers, a team that won the league’s best record in 2022-23, for the Atlanta Hawks. According to ESPN, LeVert was traded on Thursday, the day of the trade deadline, along with Georges Niang and three second-round picks, in exchange for De’Andre Hunter. LeVert, who is in … Read more
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) is launching a new conference, shifting its focus away from public events after E3’s collapse. The gathering will bring together the gaming industry with other entertainment sectors, aiming to foster connections and growth. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/video-games/2025/02/06/esa-announces-interactive-innovation-conference-iicon
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1 on Thursday, snapping a two-game skid. Filip Gustavsson made 37 saves for the Wild, while Frederik Andersen struggled with 22 saves for the Hurricanes. Newcomer Vinnie Hinostroza scored his first goal in the NHL, while Yakov Trenin also found the back of the net. Sebastian Aho scored … Read more
The latest romantic action comedy, “Love Hurts,” falls flat due to its poor execution of all three genres. Despite starring Ke Huy Quan as Marvin Gable, a former hitman turned realtor, the film fails to deliver on its promise of romance, action, or comedy. Quan’s best efforts can’t save the film from its numerous shortcomings. … Read more