The world of cinema is buzzing with excitement over an upcoming project that aims to bring the Beatles back to the big screen. This time, however, the iconic band members will be portrayed by a new generation of actors. Paul Mescal, Harris Dickinson, Barry Keoghan, and Joseph Quinn have been chosen to play Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison...
The Sundance Film Festival is making a big change. After 40 years in Park City, Utah, it is heading to Boulder, Colorado. This move comes after a year of searching for a new location. Boulder won out over other finalists like Cincinnati and Salt Lake City. The new deal with Boulder and Colorado is for 10 years. The Sundance Institute's president and founder, Rob...
Sly Stone, a name that echoes through the halls of music history, is a story of brilliance and turmoil. Born in Texas, Stone's career took off in the late 1960s and early 1970s, with hits that blended funk, rock, and psychedelic soul. His band, Sly and the Family Stone, was a melting pot of races and genders, a rarity in the Jim Crow era. Songs like "Everyday People"...
January 20, 2025, saw President Trump's inauguration become a cultural event unlike any before. Hip hop legends Snoop Dogg, Nelly, Soulja Boy, and Rick Ross were all set to perform. Their presence sparked debate about allegiance and cultural influence. Snoop especially surprised fans, given his past criticism of Trump. Nelly argued his military background made perfor...
Black-ish, a show about a Black family navigating life in suburban America, had many exciting guest stars over its eight seasons. The show's creator, Kenya Barris, and the main cast, like Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross, invited celebrities from music, sports, and politics to appear on the show. These stars added a fresh flavor to the episodes, often playing h...
Hey there, let's talk about something important but rarely talked about: men's sexual and reproductive health (SRH) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). It turns out, culture plays a huge role in how men think about and take care of their SRH. But guess what? No one had really studied this before. That's where this systematic review comes in. It took a close l...
When you think about religious films, you might imagine slow, preachy movies that are hard to get through. But there are plenty of religious movies that are exciting, funny, or thought-provoking. Let's take a look at some of the best ones that won't make you yawn. First off, there's "The Name of the Rose, " based on a book by Umberto Eco. It's a murder mystery set i...
For decades, Hollywood has tried to recreate the magic of "The Wizard of Oz" on the big screen. With the upcoming release of "Wicked, " starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, the industry hopes to finally capture the essence of L. Frank Baum's beloved Oz series. However, the journey has been anything but easy. The original 1939 classic, directed by Victor Fleming,...
Ever thought about the hidden threats to our favorite citrus fruits? Meet citrus melanose, a sneaky fungal disease caused by members of the Diaporthe genus. The main culprit here is Diaporthe citri, a fungus that makes citrus fruits and leaves look ugly with black spots and rough skin. Scientists have developed tools to detect D. citri in the field, helping to track ...
Did you know that divorce can leave a mark on kids' personalities? Scientists have been studying this, focusing on kids between 9 and 12. They used a test called the MPACI to see if kids from divorced families showed different personality traits. The results? Kids with divorced parents did show some differences. Family and culture play a big role in shaping who we a...