In the ever-evolving world of international film and television, Despina Mirou stands out as a magnetic presence — a performer whose talent, intelligence, and charisma effortlessly transcend borders. With roots in Greece and a flourishing career abroad, she represents a new generation of global artists redefining what it means to be a modern actress. A
One of the biggest surprise hits on Prime Video this weekend is a 4-part crime thriller series released in 2025 that’s suddenly soaring on U.S. streaming charts. With only 4 episodes in its first season, this series is one of the best shows to binge on Prime Video right now. While this series hasn’t quite
Pilot season has always had a special place in my heart, but recent years haven’t felt the same — until NBC suddenly reminded me what it used to be. Networks rarely take risks and have zeroed in on canceling beloved shows in favor of lower-cost programming that doesn’t match the good storytelling of years’ past.
Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett, the humans behind virtual group Gorillaz, don’t view death as the end, but as an excuse for a hell of a wake. Never ones for a morbid affair, they celebrate numerous collaborators on The Mountain (Kong) who have since passed on, including the Fall’s Mark E. Smith, De La Soul’s
A gay couple from Azerbaijan is suffering the current administration’s crusade against immigrants from two sides of a heavy glass partition at an ICE detention facility in Georgia. “He’s inside, but I’m outside, but I’m living the same situation,” Samir Gadirov, 30, told the Advocate of his husband held in detention. “I’m experiencing the same
View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images When it comes to the Winter Olympics, one of the most talked-about winter events is figure skating. The beautifully difficult sport involves revolutionary jumps, high-speed spins and graceful glides as the ice becomes the stage for each skater. Since the team event ended earlier this month, viewers have been
Shia LaBeouf Allegedly Shouted Gay Slurs As He Was Arrested Published February 19, 2026 9:58 AM PST One of Shia LaBeouf‘s alleged assault victims from his crazy night in New Orleans Monday told police Shia repeatedly hurled gay slurs at him during the alleged attack. In the official police incident report, obtained by TMZ, Shia
29-time Grammy and Latin Grammy Award-winning singerJuanes has announced a 2026 world tour in support of his upcoming album,JuanesTeban, featuring over 50 international shows and a 29-date run across the United States and Canada. The North American leg kicks off in Orlando on September 3rd and includes arena performances in major cities including Nashville, Boston,
Rapper Lil Poppa is dead at age 25. The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office in Georgia confirmed in a Wednesday, February 18, statement to News4JAX that the musician was pronounced dead earlier that morning. A cause of death has not been revealed, but is currently under investigation, the medical examiner told the outlet. . Great
Tucker Carlson recently traveled to Israel after an interview request with President Donald Trump’s ambassador to the country, Mike Huckabee. However, since then, Carlson shared a “bizarre” experience in which he was detained afterwards. Since the story has come out, Huckabee has also discussed the story on social media. Tucker Carlson Recently Shared A Statement
View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images Jacksonville, Florida, rapper Lil Poppa (real name: Janarious Mykel Wheeler) died on February 18, 2026, according to a report from that day. As fans and peers in the music industry mourn his death, many are also wondering what caused it. Lil Poppa was only in his 20s and had
Sauron fights many battles during The Lord of the Rings‘ history, and not all of them end in victory. The Dark Lord famously falls at the Last Alliance of Elves and Men thanks to the combined efforts of Elendil, Gil-galad, and Isildur. Before that, Sauron gets beaten into retreat by the wolf Huan. And, of
California Democrat Ammar Campa-Najjar’s campaign is facing criticism for a memo suggesting that an LGBTQ+ candidate can’t win in a newly drawn Congressional district. As The Advocate reports, Campa-Najjar’s campaign recently circulated a seven-page document that included a section on Palm Springs. The community, long considered both an LGBTQ+ mecca and a reliable Democratic stronghold,
More than a decade after its finale, Desperate Housewives remains one of the most enduring shows of the last 25 years, finding new life on streaming as fresh audiences devour its delicious twists. I was a teenager when the show debuted and instantly found myself drawn to the goings-on on Wisteria Lane. So much so
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As expected, American Football has confirmed its fourth studio album, LP4, which will be released May 1 on Polyvinyl Records. For now, there’s no additional information about the long-awaited follow-up to 2019’s LP3, although the group recently posted a video on Instagram showing members Steve Lamos and Nate Kinsella working through what appears to be
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. The “Review-Driven” Book Is Not a Thing There are a lot of reasons to be concerned about the
Disney Star Christy Carlson Romano has revealed that she “may have stageable cancer” following a recent medical screening. Romano, 41, broke down as she detailed the news via an Instagram video shared on Tuesday, February 17. “The other day I took this cancer screening. Both my parents had cancer. My mom beat it, my dad
Image Credit: FilmMagic Tommy Lee Jones is grieving the loss of his daughter, Victoria Jones, who was found dead in a San Francisco, California, hotel on New Year’s Day, multiple outlets reported on January 2, 2026. She was 34. As details emerge about Victoria’s reported untimely death, many are wondering what the cause was since
Travis Kelce spent over $100k on Taylor Swift before their wedding day. It seems that he wanted to spoil her on their last Valentine’s Day before getting married. This was shocking for fans to hear, as he spent so much money. Regardless, he had the money to spend and wanted to spend it on his
Young the Giant have announced their 2026 “Victory Garden” tour, a run of shows across the US and Canada taking place in the spring and summer. The trek isin support of the band’s upcoming album of the same name. The tour kicks off in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 24th. The collective will continue their
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy‘s Nahla Ake is unique for a number of reasons. She’s over 400 years old and part-alien, she’s surprisingly relaxed in her general demeanor as a Starfleet captain, and she’s also the first to simultaneously lead a regular crew alongside an academy of cadets on one big happy ship. With centuries to
If you’ve been following along with our Best Medicine coverage, then you know how much we love this series. In fact, we loved it before it even aired. Our site owner, Carissa, and I actually had the privilege of visiting the set back in October on a perfect, crisp autumn day just outside of New
The European Parliament agreed to a resolution that says that trans women are women last Wednesday. The resolution was to adopt recommendations concerning the European Union’s priorities for the 70th session of the U.N. Commission on the Status of Women, which is set to take place next month in New York. The U.N. Commission on
Eminem Ex-Wife Facing Legal Trouble Over Crashing Car Published February 17, 2026 10:23 AM PST Eminem‘s ex-wife, Kim Scott, is facing two charges in Michigan after allegedly crashing her car with her son and his friends inside the vehicle … TMZ has learned. According to court records, obtained by TMZ, Kim is charged with operating
Thundercat again pays tribute to his late friend Mac Miller on “She Knows Too Much,” the latest song to emerge from his upcoming Brainfeeder album, Distracted. The song is accompanied by a heartwarming and hilarious animated video directed by Léa Esmaili and produced by Blinkink. “She Knows Too Much” finds Thundercat in a familiar predicament:


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I discovered the work of the American documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman through sheer pot lock. Iused to work for the film section of Time Out London magazine, and my job involved writing capsule reviews for repertory and festival screenings that were occurring across the capital. Usually, our team would be sent abulging Jiffy Bag of
The Oscar longlist for Best International Feature Film isn’t where you’d expect to find much Arab cinema, let alone anything remotely in support of Palestine. Yet with the recent establishment of distributor Watermelon Pictures, the strength and urgency of Palestinian cinema has rightfully become aforce to be reckoned with even in Hollywood, and this year
Mor is a contestant onAmerican Idol. Fans recently saw his audition on the show. However, he has a crazy story that fans want to know more about. This is something that a lot of people did not expect. However, Mor let fans know a little about what happened, but not to the extent that it