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‎American Eagle has issued a public clarification in response to the growing online firestorm surrounding its Sydney Sweeney “great jeans” campaign, which has sparked a national conversation about wordplay, celebrity branding, and cultural sensitivity. The brand’s statement was posted to Instagram, emphasizing that the ad was intended to celebrate self-expression through fashion—not to provoke ideological debate. ‎ American Eagle responds to controversy over Sydney Sweeney ad, clarifying the campaign’s intent as online debate over “genes” vs. “jeans” spreads. ‎American Eagle ‎ ‎“Our campaign was always about the jeans—Sydney’s jeans—and the confidence people bring when they wear them,” the company wrote. “Great jeans look good on everyone.” The post, published Friday, aims to reaffirm the brand’s inclusive messaging in the face of intensifying scrutiny. ‎ ‎The viral campaign clip features Sweeney delivering a tongue-in-cheek monologue: “Genes are passed down from parents to...

‎Sean “Diddy” Combs’ defense team is now asking a federal judge to throw out the guilty verdicts that could land the music mogul behind bars for two decades. In a new 64-page legal filing submitted this week, his lawyers are challenging the application of the Mann Act, calling it an “unprecedented” use of the law in Combs’ case. ‎ ‎ Sean Combs’ legal team files motion challenging Mann Act verdict, seeking acquittal or new trial months before October sentencing in federal case. ‎Frazer Harrison/Getty Images ‎ ‎The motion arrives months ahead of his scheduled sentencing on October 3. The legal team argues that Combs was convicted only on two counts tied to interstate transportation for the purpose of prostitution. Jurors rejected the broader allegations of racketeering and sex trafficking that had been the cornerstone of the government’s sweeping case. ‎ ‎Combs’ attorneys contend the government overreached by applying the Mann Act to conduct they say lacked both a commercial ...

‎Amazon MGM has announced the casting of Lily James alongside Chris Hemsworth in the upcoming submarine thriller Subversion, directed by Patrick Vollrath. Production is set to commence this September in Australia. ‎ ‎ Lily James joins Chris Hemsworth in ‘Subversion,’ a high-stakes submarine thriller directed by Patrick Vollrath, filming this fall in Australia. ‎Swan Gallet/WWD/Getty Images; Jeff Spicer/Getty Images ‎ ‎Andrew Ferguson penned the screenplay for Subversion, which has been described as a “Die Hard on a submarine” style thriller. The plot centers on a once-promising naval commander, portrayed by Hemsworth, who becomes ensnared in a dangerous game after being blackmailed by a cartel-like organization. Tasked with piloting a submarine laden with illegal cargo through international waters, the commander faces relentless threats both inside the vessel and from external forces. ‎ ‎The tension escalates as the naval officer is pursued by a determined Coast Guard offic...

‎Legacy sequels often struggle to find their footing between nostalgia and reinvention, and The Naked Gun reboot is no exception. Directed by Akiva Schaffer, this revival attempts to graft a convoluted crime plot onto the franchise’s classic barrage of slapstick and deadpan parody. The result is uneven, but there’s enough inspired silliness — and just enough plot to hang it on — to keep the audience engaged. ‎ ‎ The Naked Gun reboot fumbles its plot but scores laughs, as Liam Neeson plays it straight and Pamela Anderson steals scenes in this messy but funny revival. ‎Paramount ‎ ‎The film opens with a bank robbery sequence that tries to blend physical comedy with high-stakes action. It’s an effective table-setter, though many of the best gags already appeared in the trailer. The incident eventually ties into the suspicious death of a tech engineer whose electric vehicle crashes under mysterious circumstances. His sister, Beth Davenport (Pamela Anderson), believes foul play ...

‎Jeremy Renner is preparing to step back into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, hinting that Clint Barton’s journey may not be over just yet. Speaking to Empire magazine, the actor said he’s “sure we’ll end up doing season two” of Hawkeye, the Disney+ series that gave his long-running Marvel character a leading role. ‎ ‎ Jeremy Renner discusses preparing for a Hawkeye Season 2 return, MCU future, and the physical demands of portraying Clint Barton after recovery. ‎Zade Rosenthal/©walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection ‎ ‎The possibility of a second season has been the subject of much speculation. Renner previously revealed that he turned down an initial offer due to a significant proposed pay cut. According to him, Marvel’s reduced offer came in the aftermath of his near-fatal 2023 snowplow accident, raising questions about how the studio viewed his physical condition. ‎ ‎“I’m like, wow, it’s going to take me twice the amount of work for half the amoun...

‎Former Vice President Kamala Harris confirmed she will not run for California governor in 2026, a decision that leaves speculation about her potential 2028 presidential campaign. Harris shared her announcement in a statement issued by her office on Wednesday, reflecting on her path forward in public service and leadership. ‎ ‎ Former Vice President Kamala Harris will not run for California governor in 2026, signaling possible 2028 presidential ambitions. ‎Justin Sullivan/Getty Images ‎ ‎Harris expressed deep affection for California, describing the state as her home and praising its people and promise. After careful reflection over the past six months, she concluded that seeking the governor’s office was not the right step for her at this time. Her statement emphasized the importance of serving the American people and advancing core values amid a critical moment in the nation’s history. ‎ ‎The former vice president has endured a complex political journey. After narrowly lo...

‎Brooke Hogan, daughter of wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, will reportedly not inherit any portion of her late father’s $25 million estate after requesting to be removed from his will. This surprising decision, first revealed by TMZ on July 29, 2023, sheds light on the complex family dynamics and trust issues that influenced Brooke’s choice. ‎ ‎ Brooke Hogan chose to be removed from Hulk Hogan’s $25 million will to avoid conflict, prioritizing family peace over financial inheritance. ‎Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic via Getty Images; Rob Kim/Getty Images for Fanatics ‎ ‎Sources close to the Hogan family and Brooke’s husband, Steven Oleksy, have confirmed that Brooke’s request stemmed from a desire to avoid entanglement in potential legal and financial disputes following her father’s passing. According to the source, Brooke “didn’t trust the people around him and didn’t want to be involved in a financial battle when he passed.” The decision was motivated by Brooke’s wish to protect Hulk...

‎Netflix’s Kpop Demon Hunters has become an unexpected sensation, blending pop music, mythological mayhem, and dynamic storytelling into a visually explosive animated experience. A fierce girl group defending the world with dazzling choreography and supernatural strength? Audiences around the globe have signed up for the ride—and they’re not ready to get off just yet. ‎ ‎ Loved Kpop Demon Hunters? These 5 animated picks offer magical girls, myth, music, and bold visuals that'll keep the adrenaline going. ‎Netflix ‎ ‎The film’s success lies in its bold reimagining of the magical girl genre. Infused with Korean folklore, irreverent humor, and the glitter of K-pop stardom, Kpop Demon Hunters taps into the global fascination with Korean culture while giving longtime animation fans something fresh. But once the credits roll, many are left searching for another series or film with that same kinetic energy, stylized worldbuilding, and emotional punch. ‎ ‎For those eager to fil...

‎Doja Cat has weighed in on the controversy surrounding Sydney Sweeney’s latest campaign with American Eagle, using satire to highlight growing criticism of the ad. ‎ Doja Cat's viral TikTok mocking Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle ad revives debate over the campaign’s messaging and social media backlash. ‎Getty Images (2) ‎ ‎In a TikTok posted earlier this week, the performer mimics a line from the commercial—“Genes are passed down from parents to offspring, often determining traits like hair color, personality and even eye color. My jeans are blue”—delivered in an exaggerated rural accent. The video quickly went viral, amassing close to 10 million views. ‎ ‎Sweeney’s ad has drawn attention for its play on words, using “genes” and “jeans” interchangeably. While some viewers have taken it as a lighthearted pun, others see a deeper, more troubling message. ‎ ‎Critics on TikTok claim the campaign subtly references ideas tied to genetic purity, pointing to Sweeney’s blonde ...

‎Following its exclusive theatrical debut last week, the first full trailer for Avatar: Fire & Ash has officially launched online. Disney unveiled the footage after a leaked version circulated widely, sparking fan excitement and critical acclaim. As anticipation builds for the third chapter in James Cameron’s sprawling Avatar saga, the newly released trailer offers a deeper look at the escalating conflict on Pandora — and the emotional weight carried by its returning heroes. ‎ ‎Neytiri (Zoe Saldana) takes aim in Avatar 3. ‎James Cameron ‎ ‎Set after the events of Avatar: The Way of Water, the trailer plunges viewers back into the alien world of Pandora, this time revealing two newly introduced Na’vi clans: the Wind Traders and the volatile Ash People. Their arrival signals a dramatic shift in the power dynamics between indigenous factions and occupying human forces. These new characters bring fire—both literal and symbolic—to a narrative that now leans darker and more m...

‎Jennifer Lopez brought more than just music and glamour to the stage during her recent performance in Warsaw — she delivered authenticity, humor, and heartfelt inspiration. Celebrating her 56th birthday just one day prior, the global superstar lit up the Polish capital as part of her Up All Night: Live in 2025 tour. ‎ ‎ Jennifer Lopez laughed off a wardrobe malfunction during her Warsaw concert, delivering a powerful message on freedom, joy, and living with love. ‎Ethan Miller/Getty Images ‎ ‎The unexpected moment occurred as Lopez returned to the stage following a brief costume change. Her dancers and backup singers had gathered to serenade her with “Happy Birthday,” prompting an emotional thank-you from the singer. Just as she began addressing the crowd, her glittering gold skirt slipped to the floor. ‎ ‎Unfazed, Lopez responded with a quick laugh and a candid remark: “Oh! I’m out here in my underwear.” With one of her dancers rushing in to help, she instead tossed the s...

‎Traffic in Los Angeles has always offered drivers ample time to glance at the ever-changing landscape of billboards lining the freeways. For years, one face has been nearly impossible to miss: Adriana Gallardo, the CEO and founder of Adriana’s Insurance. With her unmistakable blond hair and signature phone-hand pose, Gallardo has built a marketing empire that now rivals the city’s entertainment giants. But just a few exits down the 10 Freeway, another familiar face is rising — that of her sister and onetime business partner, Veronica Gallardo. ‎ ‎' Adriana Gallardo. ' ‎Jen Rosenstein ‎ ‎Their story unfolds like a Hollywood script. It begins with an undocumented border crossing, progresses through financial hardship and entrepreneurial grit, and culminates in a sister-versus-sister standoff that’s captured the imagination of Southern California. Both women have emerged as cultural figures in the Latino community, using billboards as battlegrounds and their own liken...

‎Vanessa Kirby doesn’t sound like someone who just saved the planet from a devourer of worlds. Speaking from bed during a rare moment of rest, the acclaimed British actress reflects on a monumental year: headlining The Fantastic Four: First Steps, filming Avengers: Doomsday, and preparing for motherhood—on screen and in real life. ‎ Vanessa Kirby explores Sue Storm’s space birth, maternal power, and filming with Robert Downey Jr. for Marvel’s “Fantastic Four: First Steps.” John Russo ‎ ‎Kirby’s transformation into Sue Storm, the Invisible Woman, represents more than just another superhero role. Known for her critically acclaimed performances in The Crown and Pieces of a Woman, she finds Sue’s emotional arc uniquely resonant. The film opens with Sue pregnant and ends with her unleashing a cosmic storm to protect her newborn son from Galactus—only to be resurrected by the very life she fought to protect. ‎ ‎The complexity of Sue Storm’s character, from leader to mother to war...

‎Danny and Michael Philippou’s Bring Her Back delivers a deeply unsettling experience that trades the frenetic energy of their breakout debut Talk To Me for a more insidious, brooding exploration of possession, grief, and fractured familial bonds. Set in a quiet suburb saturated with creeping dread, the film stars Sally Hawkins in a disarmingly unnerving performance that flips her familiar on-screen warmth into something far more sinister. ‎ Danny and Michael Philippou’s Bring Her Back blends possession horror, childhood trauma, and occult dread into a slow-burning, emotionally raw thriller. ‎Bring Her Back ‎ ‎Laura, played by Hawkins, is a well-meaning but increasingly unstable foster mother grappling with the recent death of her daughter. When she takes in teenage Andy (Billy Barratt) and his younger, visually impaired sister Piper (Sora Wong), the line between nurturing care and obsessive attachment begins to erode. Her affection quickly gravitates toward Piper, while An...

‎A trail of expertly executed hits sets the tone for The Assassin, a fresh entry in the spy thriller genre that makes its ambition known from the outset. A masked figure takes down a line of armed guards with brutal precision, but the genre’s well-worn tropes are swiftly disrupted once the mask is removed. What follows is not a man on a mission, but Julie — a female assassin played by Keeley Hawes — who stashes away a positive pregnancy test in her tactical suit, with an expression that reads more like resignation than joy. ‎ Keeley Hawes stars in The Assassin, a bold, twisty spy thriller blending action, wit, and family tension across Europe in a genre-defying series. ‎The Assassin ‎ ‎Several decades later, Julie has traded silenced pistols for seaside silence in a sleepy Greek village, seemingly retired and trying to dodge a group of football-playing local children rather than professional killers. Yet danger doesn’t take retirement lightly, and neither does Julie. Her pa...

‎Ryan Gosling delivered both humor and humanity during the unveiling of Project Hail Mary footage at San Diego Comic-Con. Appearing alongside directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, screenwriter Drew Goddard, and original author Andy Weir, Gosling introduced several scenes from the upcoming Amazon MGM Studios sci-fi epic, scheduled to hit theaters on March 20, 2026. ‎ Ryan Gosling unveils hilarious and heartfelt 'Project Hail Mary' footage at Comic-Con with Lord & Miller, teasing a sci-fi hit landing in 2026. ‎Courtesy Of Amazon MGM Studios ‎ ‎The presentation kicked off with the film’s opening sequence, revealing Gosling’s Ryland Grace regaining consciousness aboard a mysterious spacecraft. With no dialogue for the first few minutes, Gosling’s subtle expressions and bewildered gestures earned audible laughter from the Comic-Con audience. The tension built until his character’s bewildered outburst—“Where am I?”—delivered just before the camera cuts to a stun...

‎A new chapter in the Star Trek universe has officially launched with the debut of the first teaser for Starfleet Academy, a Paramount+ original series targeting Gen Z viewers and offering a dramatically refreshed tone for the iconic franchise. The trailer, unveiled at San Diego Comic-Con, reveals a younger cast, high-emotion storytelling, and a visual style steeped in stylized lens flares and dreamlike ambiance. ‎ ' Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. ' ‎ Star Trek: Starfleet Academy ‎ ‎Set in 32nd-century San Francisco, Starfleet Academy follows a new class of cadets as they enter the Federation’s most prestigious institution for training future explorers and leaders. The show is the first live-action Trek series centered on characters in their early twenties. That generational shift is not just cosmetic; it informs the tone, dialogue, and thematic core of the show. ‎ ‎Holly Hunter anchors the cast as the Academy’s Chancellor, whose opening speech in the teaser sets the...

‎The Supreme Court has become an active facilitator of President Donald Trump’s second-term agenda, doing so through an often-overlooked mechanism: the shadow docket. In a historic deviation from traditional judicial procedure, the Court has ruled in Trump’s favor in 17 consecutive emergency applications, a rate unmatched by any modern presidency. ‎ ‎ The Supreme Court's shadow docket is enabling Trump's Project 2025 agenda, sidelining democratic norms and shielding power from public scrutiny. ‎Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images ‎ ‎These rulings—handed down without full briefing, oral argument, or even written explanation—have cleared the way for the rapid implementation of Trump’s Project 2025 policies. Measures involving immigration, federal employee purges, and surveillance expansion have been greenlit not through robust constitutional deliberation, but via the opaque machinery of the Court’s emergency calendar. ‎ ‎Legal scholars are sounding the alarm. Georgetown Law ...

‎Rebecca Romijn, best known for her iconic portrayal of Mystique in the original X-Men trilogy, has offered new insights into her unexpected return for Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Doomsday. Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter at San Diego Comic-Con, the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds actress opened up about stepping back into a role she first inhabited more than two decades ago. ‎ Rebecca Romijn discusses reprising Mystique in Marvel's Avengers: Doomsday and reuniting with original X-Men cast as filming continues. ‎Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Paramount+ ‎ ‎Production on Avengers: Doomsday, one of Marvel’s most ambitious crossover films to date, remains tightly guarded. Romijn revealed that the script is still in development, leaving many cast members uncertain about their final scene counts or story arcs. “They keep everything very close to the vest,” she explained. “We don’t know yet.” ‎ ‎Asked whether she had read the full screenplay, Romijn artfully dodged the questi...