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Author: Tina Noma

  • Jessica Biel Shares Glimpse of Paris Getaway With Justin Timberlake

    Jessica Biel Shares Glimpse of Paris Getaway With Justin Timberlake

    Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake Enjoy Romantic Paris Getaway

    Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake are bringing sexy back to Paris. The celebrity couple took a romantic trip to the French capital to cap off the summer season, with the 7th Heaven alum giving her followers an intimate glimpse into their European vacation.

    Summer Send-Off in the City of Light

    The power couple’s Parisian retreat marks a stylish end to summer, with Biel sharing highlights from their journey across social media. The actress and singer-songwriter have long been known for their relatively private but occasionally public displays of affection, and this latest getaway continues that pattern.

    While specific details of their itinerary remain curated for public consumption, the trip underscores the pair’s continued commitment to carving out quality time amid demanding entertainment careers. Timberlake, currently navigating his ongoing musical endeavors, and Biel, balancing acting projects with her production work, appear to be prioritizing their relationship alongside professional obligations.

    Social Media Peek Behind the Curtain

    Biel’s decision to offer followers a “peek into the” experience aligns with the couple’s measured approach to public visibility—sharing enough to satisfy fan interest while maintaining boundaries around their personal life. The gesture also serves as a reminder of their enduring status as one of Hollywood’s most recognizable partnerships, dating back to their 2012 wedding in Italy.

  • Dolly Parton’s Sister Criticizes Country Stars for Failing to Send Condolences After Singer’s Death

    Dolly Parton’s Sister Criticizes Country Stars for Failing to Send Condolences After Singer’s Death

    Stella Parton Suggests Political Motives Behind Recent Scrutiny

    Appearing on “CBS Mornings”, Stella Parton speculated that politics may be at play, attributing the attention to her “activism on social media.”

  • Andrew Garfield Explains ‘No Kings’ Meaning in ‘The Uprising’

    Andrew Garfield Explains ‘No Kings’ Meaning in ‘The Uprising’

    The phrase “No kings.” carries different weight in 2026 America than it did during England’s 1381 Peasants’ Revolt, yet it remains a powerful declaration across both eras. Paul Greengrass connects these moments in The Uprising, tracking one of British history’s defining radical episodes. Andrew Garfield stars as John Ploughman, a farmer central to the resistance against King Richard II’s tyranny—set against the Black Death’s aftermath, the ruinous Poll Tax, and the raging Hundred Years’ War.

    In the film, Ploughman speaks the line aloud: “No kings.”

    Garfield on the Line’s Unexpected Resonance

    Speaking with Mashable Senior Editor Shannon Connellan at London’s historic Charterhouse—a medieval monastery built before the revolt, near St Johns Priory and Smithfield where key uprising events unfolded—Garfield revealed the line’s complicated journey to screen.

    “It was a line that Paul thought he should cut because he had written it before all of the ‘No Kings’ protests that were happening in the United States against Trump,” said Garfield. “He was worried that it would feel like we are trying to say something specific in response to something that’s just happening. But in fact, it predated any of that stuff happening in real time.”

    Greengrass ultimately kept the line. Garfield explained why:

    “It felt the right thing just to go, no, this is something universal. This is something that is unfortunately timeless. And it’s a beautiful sentiment. The idea of hierarchy that is preordained being deconstructed feels very important.”

    The sentiment echoes in a separate pull quote attributed to the actor:

    “This is something universal. This is something that is unfortunately timeless.”
    — Andrew Garfielf

    Behind the Scenes: Choreography and Craft

    The interview, filmed at the Charterhouse, covers Garfield’s collaboration with co-stars Cosmo Jarvis and Jamie Bell, the intricate choreography required for Greengrass’s signature handheld, documentary-style action sequences, and the visceral experience of wielding farm tools against steel and armor.

    Release Dates

    The Uprising opens in U.S. theaters on Sept. 10; a U.K. release follows on Oct. 9.

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  • Jimmy Kimmel Gleefully Roasts Empty Seats at Trump’s Midterm Convention

    Jimmy Kimmel Gleefully Roasts Empty Seats at Trump’s Midterm Convention

    Former President Donald Trump held a midterm campaign convention in Texas on Wednesday, but attendance appeared lower than expected as several Republicans cited scheduling conflicts for their absence.

    Jimmy Kimmel Highlights Empty Seats at Trump Rally

    Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel devoted a segment to the event, contrasting video footage of vacant seats with Trump’s claim that the venue was packed.

    “Could there be a better metaphor for this presidency than him bragging about the size of his crowd to a bunch of empty seats? I don’t think so. When does the kid come out and inform the emperor that he has no clothes? That arena was as empty as a Waymo,” Kimmel says.

    Kimmel further compared the scene to state-controlled media environments.

    “This is what happens in North Korea. It is really terrifying that this is the news that some people are getting exclusively.”

    The convention was intended to energize Republican voters ahead of the midterm elections, but the visible turnout raised questions about current enthusiasm levels within the party base.

  • JoJo Siwa ‘never thought it possible’ she’d date men before meeting Chris Hughes

    JoJo Siwa ‘never thought it possible’ she’d date men before meeting Chris Hughes

    JoJo Siwa has shared new insights into her evolving understanding of her sexuality, revealing that she “never thought it was possible” she would date a man before meeting her partner, Chris Hughes. The couple, who met as costars on the UK edition of Celebrity Big Brother in 2025, have been together for over a year.

    From Lesbian Label to Pansexual Identity

    Siwa, who previously identified publicly as a lesbian after coming out, explained that she initially felt pressured to adopt a specific label. During an appearance on the Wildmen podcast on September 8, hosted by Dylan Sprouse and Brendan Columbus, she detailed the complexity of her journey.

    “I put the label pansexual on it. Then it was confusing. And so, I was like, ‘All right, I’ll be a lesbian.’ But I said, ‘OK, I’ll be gay. It’s just easier to say gay but I’m a lesbian if we all need to know the technical terms.”

    After further reflection prompted by her relationship with Hughes, Siwa said she now embraces a broader definition.

    “I just am the umbrella term of queer or pansexual, because yeah, I fell in love with a boy. Here we are.”

    Unexpected Attraction on Celebrity Big Brother

    Siwa described her past perspective on men as one of total disinterest, a stance she discussed candidly with the podcast hosts.

    “I’ve always been grossed out by dudes,” she told hosts Dylan Sprouse and Brendan Columbus. “I’ve been talking about my boy best friends. They are conventionally hot men, right?”

    She acknowledged that while she could objectively recognize male attractiveness, she had never experienced a romantic spark—until Hughes.

    “Chris is a very conventionally hot dude,” she said. “[But] I thought [he] was just another friend. Once I realized that I wasn’t grossed out by the thought of him being a boy, I was like, ‘Whoa.’ It was weird because I’d never thought that before.”

    ‘I Never Thought It Was Possible’

    The realization marked a significant shift for the entertainer, who admitted the development caught her completely off guard.

    “I just never thought it was possible,” she said. “And people always say, ‘Oh, you know what if something happened with Chris, who would you date? Would you go for boys or girls?’ “And I say, ‘Well, at this point, I have no right to say.’ You can find interviews of me where I have sworn on how gross dudes are and I’ll never be with one and how I’m head over heels in love with one’.”

    She emphasized the unique nature of her connection with Hughes.

    “I really do think that Chris is very much so the special dude.”

    Embracing the Journey of Self-Discovery

    Siwa previously expanded on these themes in an interview with The Guardian, framing her experience as a testament to the fluidity of identity. She highlighted the value in allowing oneself the space to evolve.

    “There’s a lot of different sexual identitie. I think there’s nothing more beautiful than somebody discovering themselves.”

  • MagellanTV Lifetime Subscription Offers 4,000+ Documentaries for $150

    MagellanTV Lifetime Subscription Offers 4,000+ Documentaries for $150

    MagellanTV Lifetime Subscription Drops to $149.97, Offering 4,000+ Documentaries

    A lifetime subscription to MagellanTV, the documentary-focused streaming service, is currently available for $149.97, down from the regular price of $999. The deal, offered through StackSocial, provides access to a library of more than 4,000 documentaries and series without recurring monthly fees.

    Built for Documentary Enthusiasts

    Unlike general-purpose platforms that mix scripted dramas with factual programming, MagellanTV curates its catalog exclusively around non-fiction content. The service organizes titles into categories including history, science and technology, nature, space, true crime, travel, and art and culture. Curated collections and playlists allow viewers to dive deep into specific people, places, and events, with new documentaries added each week.

    Technical Features and Device Support

    Subscribers can stream available titles in 4K resolution where offered, and the platform is entirely ad-free. MagellanTV supports streaming across TVs, laptops, and mobile devices, with casting compatibility for Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast, and smart TVs. Multi-device streaming allows household members to watch different programs simultaneously.

    Breadth of Content

    The catalog spans ancient history and biographies to modern science, space exploration, and current social issues. This breadth positions the service as a consolidated destination for viewers who otherwise might navigate multiple apps to find niche documentary content.

    Considerations

    Potential subscribers should note that some titles carry geographic restrictions, meaning the available library can vary by location. Pricing is subject to change per StackSocial’s terms.

    For households and individuals who prioritize educational and factual programming over algorithm-driven entertainment, the lifetime model eliminates subscription fatigue while locking in a broad, expanding documentary archive.

  • Bad Apples Review: A Must-See Film for Teachers

    Bad Apples Review: A Must-See Film for Teachers

    Saoirse Ronan Stars in Dark Comedy Thriller ‘Bad Apples’ — A Teacher’s Descent into Unthinkable Choices

    Watching the showcase of impulsive and absolutely illegal decisions made in the film Bad Apples, I couldn’t get the words of a doomed galactic senator out of my head: “If you lead your thoughts through to conclusion, it will lead you to a place we cannot go.” It’s exactly this place of no return that the Saoirse Ronan-led dark comedy thriller relentlessly cannonballs into, with director Jonatan Etzler putting his protagonist down a dubious, desperate path. With Ronan’s always-impeccable talents supported by a sublime young cast, Bad Apples leans into unethical impulses, all the while exposing home truths about the under-resourced education system and social disdain toward children with behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties. Plus, it’s really funny.

    Teachers and Parents: This Film Demands Your Attention

    Written by Jess O’Kane as an adaptation of Rasmus Andersson’s novel De Önskade, Bad Apples enrols you with Somerset-based primary school teacher Maria (Ronan), who has thought of nothing but a teaching career since childhood. Alas, the reality of an underfunded education system wears down her Miss Honey-drenched dreams and raises the stakes with a “difficult” student.

    Beyond overwhelmed, Maria’s all-too-real lack of institutional support comes to a head accommodating the needs of disruptive student Danny (excellent newcomer Eddie Waller). A boy with the shortest of fuses, he swears at his classmates, destroys their belongings, ruins excursions, and generally gives Maria hell. Here, young Waller delivers in spades, with O’Kane’s script heaped with unapologetic expletives and violent threats. Despite her frazzled attempts to control the situation and the attempted assistance of teacher’s pet Pauline (an outstanding Nia Brown), Maria is held accountable by concerned parents, denied professional support by the equally stressed principal (Rakie Ayola), and facing the school’s dreaded regular Ofsted inspection. Suddenly, a moment of violence occurs.

    With her job genuinely on the line, Maria takes action. How do you solve a problem like Danny? Reader, she locks this kid in her own basement.

    Saoirse Ronan Delivers a Masterclass as an Unreliable Protagonist

    With full knowledge of the kidnapped child playing video games in her home, Maria keeps the ruse up — and Ronan plays the audience entirely with her inner insistence on her actions being justified. Practicing such deadpan statements aloud as “I’ve got your son in my basement” and lazily searching “how to control a large pet” online land with comedic finesse, as Maria digs herself deeper and deeper into a proverbial hole.

    Notably, a large part of Bad Apples gives us an insight into Maria’s real sense of loneliness. She retreats into her nightly sense of control in her cosy farming simulator game and never socialises outside of school. Adding stress to an already tempestuous working environment, Maria works with her ex, the man she moved to Somerset for, who then left her for another woman — an especially brutal move in a small town. So, with Danny kept in the basement, Maria not only controls a newfound peace in her classroom, but enjoys a warped sense of company in her primary-aged prisoner.

    This sense of messed-up perspective extends to Danny, who screams to go home to his absent father (Robert Emms) as much as he enjoys a Stockholm Syndrome-like existence learning his ABCs from Maria and being actually cared for (albeit while being incarcerated in a basement and shitting in a bucket). Over the course of the film, Maria and Danny develop a deeply strange, playful, and volatile bond. But is this genuine camaraderie, or is Danny merely trying to get the hell out of here? It’s a dark dance of ethics, and one that draws wonderful moments of pure comedy from both Ronan and Waller.

    A Micro Decision with Macro Implications for Education

    Maria’s actions in Bad Apples aren’t just unhinged, they’re criminal. However, the film plays out the scenario anyway, just to see what might happen if you, say, shut a disruptive student in a basement the day of your school’s Ofsted inspection, the day after he attacked a fellow student.

    Beginning as a trope of a Difficult Student, Waller’s Danny finds superb moments of vulnerability and humanity, especially through moving scenes with Ronan’s Maria. In contrast, Brown’s Pauline, the straight-A student, the ultimate teacher’s sycophant, becomes the film’s real power player. Through the film’s diabolical set-up, Etzler and O’Kane are able to pose ethical questions about overworked teachers and the lack of resources educators have to work with children with behavioural difficulties, as well as assumptions we make of “difficult” kids. Here, communities would rather sweep troubled kids like Danny under the rug (or into a basement) than begin to try to understand him.

    I honestly want to know what teachers and parents think of this film, as I’m neither myself. Ultimately, who in this situation is actually the bad apple?

    Bad Apples was reviewed out of BFI London Film Festival 2025. The film is showing in UK cinemas from Sept. 11, with international dates TBC.

  • Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Caught in Icy Red Carpet Exchange

    Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Caught in Icy Red Carpet Exchange

    Beckham Helps Peltz with Alberta Ferretti Gown

    Just before stepping away from Peltz’s side, Beckham took it upon himself to fluff the train of her Alberta Ferretti gown.

  • 9/11 25th Anniversary: Photos From the Day America Changed Forever

    9/11 25th Anniversary: Photos From the Day America Changed Forever

    September 11, 2001, remains a day the nation will never forget. On that morning, thousands of emergency responders and civilians risked their lives to save others amid unimaginable tragedy. The attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Flight 93 sparked a profound national unity that defined a generation.

    Remembering the Sacrifice of First Responders

    Firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and ordinary citizens rushed toward danger when others fled. Their courage turned the Twin Towers’ collapse into a testament to human resilience. Nearly 3,000 lives were lost, including 343 firefighters and 71 law enforcement officers, making it the deadliest incident for first responders in U.S. history.

    A Nation United in Grief and Resolve

    In the hours and days that followed, Americans across the country donated blood, volunteered at ground zero, and displayed flags in solidarity. The shared grief transcended political, racial, and economic divides, creating a moment of collective purpose that still resonates in memorial ceremonies and national policy.

    Reflecting on the Legacy 25 Years After the Twin Towers

    As the nation approaches the 25-year mark since the towers fell, the focus shifts to preserving memory for those born after 2001. Annual commemorations at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, the Pentagon Memorial, and the Flight 93 National Memorial ensure the stories of heroism and loss remain central to the American narrative.