Research shows women were underrepresented in Hollywood in 2023
Warner Bros. Pictures Despite the blockbuster success of Barbie, a new report from the University of Southern California’s Annenberg Inclusion Initiative shows that 2023’s movies featured the lowest percentage of female leads and co-stars in a decade.
Trial begins Wednesday for 'Rust' armorer Hannah Gutierrez
More than two years after cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot on the New Mexico set of Rust, the film’s weapons handler is set to go on trial in the high-profile case. Armorer Hannah Gutierrez was charged
Scientists discover how whales can sing under water and how shipping noise can disrupt communication
George Karbus Photography/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A discovery on how baleen whales are able to sing under water is giving scientists a better understanding on how noise pollution from shipping activity can alter marine mammal’s ability
Kevin Costner and ex Christine Baumgartner finalize divorce
David Livingston/Getty Images Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner have officially finalized their divorce. The Notice of Entry of Judgement regarding the dissolution of the former couple’s marriage was officially filed on Tuesday, February 20, according to documents
Oklahoma death of nonbinary student Nex Benedict after in-school fight prompts calls for answers
Stella/Getty Images (OWASSO, Okla.) — Investigators in Owasso, Oklahoma, are investigating the death of a nonbinary student one day after a physical altercation with other students. There are conflicting reports regarding the student’s name and gender identity,
Two Black GM workers share their experiences in the automotive industry
GM chief engineer Dom Lester mentors young minorities and women who are pursuing careers in vehicle engineering. (General Motors) (NEW YORK) — Dom Lester has a long and enviable list of accomplishments at General Motors, where’s he
Jimmy Kimmel credits 'Barbie' for his return as Oscars host
ABC/Jeff Lipsky Three-time Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel reveals the movie Barbie convinced him to return for a fourth go-round. The host of ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! tells the Los Angeles Times in an interview published on Tuesday,
In Brief: Emma Stone to re-team with 'Poor Things' director, and more
A new trailer for Civil War, the new action drama from Ex Machina writer/director Alex Garland, was revealed on Tuesday, February 20. The film, set in the not-too-distant future, depicts a U.S. where 19 states — including
'My son is not a doll': The story of Gaza's baby Muhammad as his family grieves amid misinformation
ABC News (NEW YORK) — An image of a mother holding her dead infant in her arms outside a hospital in Gaza went viral last year but it was denied in online posts viewed millions of times
House GOP to question President Biden's brother James Biden in impeachment probe
Michael Godek/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — James Biden, the president’s younger brother, is scheduled to appear before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday — a high-stakes confrontation months in the making that could mark an inflection point in