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Exclusive New Comedy Film The Israeli buddy comedy from Astral Future and Great Britain films has added new cast members, including Rachael Harris, Patrick Warburton, Brett Gelman, Colton Dunn, Katelyn Nacon, and Creed Bratton. The Plot The story follows Rachel, a young woman in her late twenties, who steals her younger sister’s pass and takes her place on an all-expenses-paid trip to Israel to chase her ex-boyfriend in Tel Aviv. However, after entering the country illegally, she cannot escape her sister’s organized tour and is forced to become "Becca". She quickly finds a nemesis in Mor, a strict IDF soldier…
Introduction to Taylor Swift’s Music Catalog The fans of Taylor Swift can finally consume her original six albums again without any guilt. This is because she has bought back her early music catalog from Shamrock Holdings, making it "Taylor’s version" once more. As a result, the streaming and sales of her six original albums have increased significantly. Increase in Streaming and Sales According to Luminate, the preliminary data for Taylor Swift’s entire catalog showed a 55.1% increase in streams on Friday, reaching 30.64 million streams. This is a significant number, especially considering that she hasn’t released any new music recently.…
Questionable Cooking Hack Goes Viral on TikTok A recently posted video on TikTok has left viewers questioning the legitimacy of a cooking hack that involves using cucumber water to fry food instead of oil. The video, which has gained over 17 million views, shows a woman using the cut end of a cucumber to lubricate a pan before frying an egg. The "Hack" in Action In the video, the woman cuts off the tip of a large cucumber, which is approximately 96% water, and rubs the cut end on the bottom of her pan to create a non-stick surface. She…
New Leadership at Arista Records Arista Records has announced a new leadership team, with Clio Massey and Matt d’Arduini appointed as co-presidents of the label. This news comes two months after David Massey, the experienced music manager who restarted the famous record label in 2018, announced his retirement from the company. Background on the New Co-Presidents Clio Massey, David’s daughter, was previously the General Manager of Arista’s art publishers and Vice President of A&R on the label. She will continue to oversee the art department in her new role. D’Arduini, who has been with Arista since its relaunch, previously worked…
Luang Prabang’s Economic Boom Luang Prabang in the north of Laos is experiencing an economic boom. The city’s central street, Sisavangvong Road, has transformed since 2012, with the emergence of craft markets, international restaurants, and bars. The once limited hospitality scene has expanded, catering to a growing number of international travelers and tourists. Tourism Growth The city and surrounding province attracted over 2 million visitors last year, with official figures showing a 162% increase in visits as of April 2025. Luang Prabang was also named top destination in Asia for 2025 by Lonely Planet. The influx of tourists has led…
Monday Mornings in Onitsha: A City in Fear Monday morning in Onitsha, one of the most busy commercial cities in West Africa, used to be the most chaotic day of the week. But nowadays they develop in scary silence. The familiar blue of dealers has faded – replaced by a troubling silence, as many residents of the southeast of Nigeria live in fear. The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) The forbidden indigenous population of Biafra (IPOB), which urges the independence of the southeast of Nigeria, regularly demands protests to stay at home in order to request the release of its…
Introduction to Openai’s Ambitious Plans Since its debut in 2022, Chatgpt has quickly become one of the most famous and most common AI tools in the world. But Openai doesn’t stop there. A newly appeared internal strategy document shows that the company has far more ambitious plans: Chatgpt is to be converted from a helpful chatbot into its standard interface to the Internet. The Developing Roadmap for Chatgpt The document outlines the developing roadmap for Chatgpt. In essence, one goal is to create an "AI Super Assistant who deeply understands it and is your interface to the Internet". This assistant…
Acquisition of New Film Janus Films has acquired the North American rights to the epic historical drama "Magellan", which made its debut at Cannes. The film is directed by LAV Diaz and features Mexican actor Gael Garcia Bernal as the title character, the Portuguese explorer. The Film’s Plot The 160-minute feature tells the story of Magellan’s courageous expedition to the legendary countries of the East in the 16th century. Bernal plays a despotic and temperamental Magellan who convinces the Spanish crown to finance his voyage, which ultimately triggers a decade of devastating European conquests in the Pacific. The film explores…
Festival Celebrates 40 Years of Music The organizers of a festival in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, are excited to announce that this year’s line-up will reflect "40 years of music styles". The festival has been running since 1985 and has become a staple in the city’s cultural calendar. A Star-Studded Line-up This year’s festival will feature a range of artists, from 80s favorites Tony Hadley and Sonia to contemporary stars like Ella Henderson. The event will kick off on June 28th and 29th on King’s Parade and will run every weekend until July 12th on Tuesday Market Place. The opening night…
The Evolution of Luxury Brand Ambassadors in India Beyond Bollywood Although nobody can refuse the power and reach of Bollywood stars, they may not be the right choice for all luxury brands. If the target group of a brand only partially aligns with a Bollywood actor, the return on investment cannot justify the expenses. Moreover, the Instagram aesthetics of some actors do not always match the values of brands. Diversification of Influencers Brands are increasingly waking up to the fact that India has more to offer than just Bollywood. Musicians, sports icons, and tech disruptors now shape the country’s cultural…