Ever wondered what "Jeopardy! " thinks about famous romances? Recently, the game show took a playful jab at Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. In an episode, "Jeopardy! " hinted that Kelce is more famous for dating pop star Taylor Swift than his own sporting achievements. A contestant quickl
Scientists in Japan put their robot friend to the test by teaching it rakugo, a classic form of Japanese comedy. Comparing the AI's jokes to a human performer, they found that while the AI wasn't bad, it still had a way to go. The tricky thing about humor is that it needs a good grasp of context, pe
Adolescents today are heavily influenced by social media stars, often known as influencers. These role models can play a big part in helping teens understand their identity. In cities filled with diverse cultures, local influencers might hold extra importance. For kids growing up in a multi-cultural
Ishmael Reed's "Mumbo Jumbo, " a fascinating postmodern tale from 1972, turns the spotlight on Jes Grew. At its core, Jes Grew is a phenomenon representing the rise of African American popular culture, infused with the rhythms of jazz and the mystique of neo-hoodoo. The story uses a clever device: p
This year, sci-fi TV shows have proven to be as diverse as the galaxies they explore. From video game adaptations like Fallout to quirky animations such as Iwájú, these shows have something for everyone. Let's take a look at the highlights so far, the cream of the crop from 2024. Fallout, streaming
Today, Mercury’s slowdown begins as it enters its pre-retrograde shadow period. This means minor misunderstandings and miscommunications could crop up, even though the retrograde itself doesn't start until the 25th. If you're rushing around now, mistakes are likely. To prepare, slow down with Mercur
Jennifer Lopez is not too eager to talk about her ex-hubby, Ben Affleck. At the UK premiere of their movie "Unstoppable, " she was asked about his recent nice words. Affleck had called her 'spectacular' in the movie. But instead of talking about him, Lopez praised the entire cast and crew. Lopez an
Imagine auditioning for a dream role, only to find out that someone else got the part. Now, picture feeling relieved when you learn who it is. That's what happened to Cynthia Erivo, the star of the upcoming Wicked movie. She was thrilled when Ariana Grande was cast as Glinda the Good Witch. Erivo, w
Imagine you're in a room filled with famous people. The goal? To get closer to those with more fame than you. This is the premise of a new game in network creation, called "celebrity games. " Each player, or "celebrity, " has a different level of fame, or "celebrity weight. " To win, you need to be
Feeling the urge for an exciting action RPG at a discount? Look no further than Tokyo Xanadu eX+ on the Nintendo Switch. This game, dreamt up by Aksys Games and Falcom, the creators behind the acclaimed Ys and Trails series, is currently priced at just $40 on Amazon and Best Buy. Normally, it would
