A love story, Vladimir is not. That much becomes clear fairly early in the eight-episode limited series. If, like us, you’ve already binged your way through Netflix’s daring, psychosexual academic thriller, you probably have a few questions. Namely, what exactly happened in that ending? Maybe you expected the story to conclude when Rachel Weisz’s unnamed … Read more
Ye today announced his first performance in well over a year. His last public show was a “Listening Experience” for his album Vultures In Haikou, China. That happened on September 15, 2024. Since then, it’s been a rocky road for the hip-hip superstar formerly known as Kanye West. Early last year, Ye announced he had … Read more
AMI Labs, the new venture cofounded by Turing Prize winner Yann LeCun after he left Meta, has raised $1.03 billion at a $3.5 billion pre-money valuation. AMI is working on world models, or AI that learns from reality, not just from language. This category has fewer players than generative AI, but maybe not for long. … Read more
Heck, no argument here. But moreover, we can’t help but compare Johnson’s pictures to the brand’s famous billboards of the ’80s and ’90s, and we’re so impressed with the company’s choice of spokesperson. For better or worse, Calvin Klein ads will always bring to mind the controversial Brooke Shields days and the launch of Kate … Read more
EXCLUSIVE: Fabrizio Guido, Lisa Gilroy, Myra Lucretia Taylor and Dustin Ybarra have joined Amazon MGM Studios’ untitled Cameron Diaz and Stephen Merchant romantic comedy. Merchant as we told you directs and co-wrote with John Butler. The story follows a workaholic Brit employed at an upscale New York hotel (Merchant) who needs a wife for appearances. … Read more
Seven years ago, in 2019, Elisabeth Moss was at the airport on her way to Hawaii when a book called Imperfect Women caught her eye. She liked the title and the description, and immediately texted her new producing partner, Lindsey McManus, asking if she was familiar with the book by Araminta Hall. “I said, ‘What … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Asian and European buyers are battling to source liquefied natural gas after the war in the Middle East choked off shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, blocking a fifth of global supplies. In an indication … Read more
Yes, you need to know what shoes to wear with skinny jeans this spring. I know it’s hard to believe, but the denim style is back. Thought for years to be a dead trend, the slender pants are now having a major revival. But before you go all in on rediscovering the look, it helps … Read more
Quentin Tarantino today fired back at Rosanna Arquette‘s recent critique of Pulp Fiction, specifically Tarantino’s frequent use of the N-word. “I hope the publicity you’re getting from 132 different media outlets writing your name and printing your picture was worth disrespecting me and a film I remember quite clearly you were thrilled to be a … Read more
Oil prices fell while cryptocurrencies posted modest gains on Monday after US President Donald Trump told reporters that war with Iran could be coming to an end — even as he later ramped up the war rhetoric again on social media. In a phone interview with CBS News on Monday, Trump made it appear that … Read more