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Drake Breaks Michael Jackson's Chart Record
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Drake Breaks Michael Jackson's Chart Record

Rapper Drake has surpassed Michael Jackson to become the solo artist with the most number-one songs on music charts, following his song 'Janice STFU' topping the Billboard Hot 100.

Israeli Reports Detail Widespread Hamas Sexual Violence on Oct. 7
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Israeli Reports Detail Widespread Hamas Sexual Violence on Oct. 7

Multiple Israeli reports and investigations have concluded that Hamas systematically used sexual violence as a deliberate tactic during and after its October 7 attacks. These findings indicate that such violence was widespread and integral to the assaults.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 Dominates Box Office, Sparks Industry Debate
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The Devil Wears Prada 2 Dominates Box Office, Sparks Industry Debate

The highly anticipated sequel, "The Devil Wears Prada 2," achieved significant box office success, kicking off the summer movie season with a strong opening. Its release also sparked discussions within the film industry, with some actors commenting on the current state of cinema.

Michael Jackson Biopic "Michael" Sparks Reviews and Controversy
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Michael Jackson Biopic "Michael" Sparks Reviews and Controversy

The new Michael Jackson biopic, "Michael," has been released, drawing varied reviews and reigniting discussions about the pop star's life and legacy. The film has also brought renewed attention to past controversies, including allegations of abuse and the "Leaving Neverland" documentary.

Details Emerge for Michael Jackson Biopic 'Michael'
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Details Emerge for Michael Jackson Biopic 'Michael'

New details are emerging about the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, 'Michael,' including its casting of Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop and its focus on his musical career. The film's portrayal of Jackson's life and legacy is also generating discussion.

‘Rockford Files’ NBC Reboot Pilot Casts Felix Solis
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‘Rockford Files’ NBC Reboot Pilot Casts Felix Solis

Felix Solis is the latest addition to the “Rockford Files” reboot pilot at NBC, Variety has learned. Solis will appear alongside previously announced lead David Boreanaz and fellow cast members Michaela McManus and Jacki Weaver. The official logline for the show states, “Newly paroled after doing time for a crime he didn’t commit, James Rockford […]

A24 Sets Michaela Coel To Direct & Write Fresh Take Of ‘Bloodsport’
Culturedeadline4mo ago

A24 Sets Michaela Coel To Direct & Write Fresh Take Of ‘Bloodsport’

Michaela Coel is reteaming with A24 for a third time and will write and direct a reimagination of Bloodsport. The original Bloodsport, released in 1988, launched Belgian martial arts star Jean-Claude Van Damme into a global name. In that movie, he played American Army officer Frank Dux, whose training in the art of ninjutsu helps […]

The 30 countries that spend the most on their militaries, ranked
WorldBusiness Insider5mo ago

The 30 countries that spend the most on their militaries, ranked

The US has the most expensive military in the world. Tajh Payne/US Navy via Getty Images The International Institute for Strategic Studies compiled data about the world's military budgets. The top militaries spend hundreds of billions of dollars on defense, with the US leading worldwide. President Donald Trump has proposed increasing annual defense spending to $1.5 trillion. The US has the world's most expensive military, spending nearly $1 trillion on defense each year. That's roughly four times China's reported defense budget, the next largest. From spending on nuclear technology to advanced aircraft and warships, the world's top militaries allocate hundreds of billions of dollars each year to stay ahead. In some countries, big-ticket items such as naval assets or technologically advanced aircraft or missiles account for the bulk of military spending, while others devote large sums to maintaining large conscription troop systems. Ultimately, military spending varies by country depending on location and interests, Gian Gentile, a retired US Army colonel and senior historian at RAND, told Business Insider. Some countries prioritize homeland defense while others value overmatch and far-reaching power projection. "The US spends a lot on more sophisticated, extremely precise weapon systems," he said. A military's budget can be measured either as a total amount or as a share of its country's GDP, reflecting the burden on its economy. Worldwide, countries spent an average of 2.4% of their GDP on defense in 2024. Wartime spending as a share of GDP typically rises, putting strain on the civilian economy, said Mark Cancian, a senior advisor at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Ukraine in 2024, for example, devoted over 15% of its GDP to its military, the highest share globally. Spending statistics help paint a picture of defense priorities, but they don't always translate into readiness for conflict. "Readiness is very expensive, and perishable," Cancian said. A country's on-paper investment in its defense systems doesn't always translate directly into military capability, he added. Training and maintenance are often overlooked in analyses of spending on equipment and technologies. A particularly significant cost when it comes to technologically advanced aircraft, for instance, is maintenance and sustainment. Still, looking at military budgets can reveal how much capital each country relies on to defend itself. Last year, the International Institute for Strategic Studies, a London-based think tank, released its Military Balance report, which included data on nearly every country's defense budget based on each's reported 2024 figures. The report includes each country's total budget (in US dollars), per-capita figures, and defense budget as a share of GDP. Some countries, such as North Korea, Libya, Syria, Cuba, and Afghanistan, did not publicly report their defense budgets. These are the 30 countries that spend the most on their military, ranked by the size of their defense budgets. 30. Qatar KARIM JAAFAR/AFP via Getty Images Defense budget: $9.66 billion Defense budget per capita: $3,785 Percentage of GDP: 4.36% 29. Norway Yauhen Yerchak/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Defense budget: $9.79 billion Defense budget per capita: $1,776 Percentage of GDP: 1.94% 28. Mexico Victoria Razo / AFP Defense budget: $10.19 billion Defense budget per capita: $78 Percentage of GDP: 0.55% 27. Indonesia BAY ISMOYO / AFP Defense budget: $10.93 billion Defense budget per capita: $39 Percentage of GDP: 0.78% 26. Sweden Leon Neal/Getty Images Defense budget: $12.25 billion Defense budget per capita: $1,157 Percentage of GDP: 2.01% 25. Iraq Zaid AL-OBEIDI / AFP Defense budget: $12.68 billion Defense budget per capita: $301 Percentage of GDP: 4.8% 24. Turkey Anadolu/Anadolu via Getty Images Defense budget: $14.27 billion Defense budget per capita: $170 Percentage of GDP: 1.06% 23. Singapore ROSLAN RAHMAN/AFP via Getty Images Defense budget: $15.17 billion Defense budget per capita: $2,517 Percentage of GDP: 2.86% 22. Taiwan I-Hwa Cheng / AFP Defense budget: $18.86 billion Defense budget per capita: $799 Percentage of GDP: 2.43% 21. Spain picture alliance/dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images Defense budget: $19.44 billion Defense budget per capita: $411 Percentage of GDP: 1.12% 20. Algeria NurPhoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images Defense budget: $21.4 billion Defense budget per capita: $455 Percentage of GDP: 8.23% 19. United Arab Emirates VCG/VCG via Getty Images Defense budget: $22.27 billion Defense budget per capita: $2,220 Percentage of GDP: 4.09% 18. The Netherlands Remko de Waal / ANP / AFP Defense budget: $23.61 billion Defense budget per capita: $1,328 Percentage of GDP: 1.94% 17. Brazil Anadolu/Anadolu via Getty Images Defense budget: $24.4 billion Defense budget per capita: $111 Percentage of GDP: 1.11% 16. Canada Artur Widak/NurPhoto Defense budget: $27 billion Defense budget per capita: $696 Percentage of GDP: 1.22% 15. Poland Aleksander Kalka/NurPhoto Defense budget: $28 billion Defense budget per capita: $723 Percentage of GDP: 3.25% 14. Ukraine Tetiana DZHAFAROVA / AFP Defense budget: $28.41 billion Defense budget per capita: $797 Percentage of GDP: 15.43% 13. Israel Elke Scholiers/Getty Images Defense budget: $33.75 billion Defense budget per capita: $3,589 Percentage of GDP: 6.39% 12. Italy Antonio Masiello/Getty Images Defense budget: $35.23 billion Defense budget per capita: $578 Percentage of GDP: 1.48% 11. Australia Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images Defense budget: $36.40 billion Defense budget per capita: $1,360 Percentage of GDP: 2.02% 10. South Korea Kim Jae-Hwan/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Defense budget: $43.88 billion Defense budget per capita: $842 Percentage of GDP: 2.35% 9. Japan JIJI Press / AFP Defense budget: $53.01 billion Defense budget per capita: $430 Percentage of GDP: 1.3% 8. France Philippe Magoni / POOL / AFP Defense budget: $64.03 billion Defense budget per capita: $937 Percentage of GDP: 2.02% 7. Saudi Arabia BANDAR ALDANDANI/AFP via Getty Images Defense budget: $71.73 billion Defense budget per capita: $1,963 Percentage of GDP: 6.52% 6. India Roslan RAHMAN / AFP Defense budget: $74.36 billion Defense budget per capita: $53 Percentage of GDP: 1.91% 5. United Kingdom Owen Humphreys - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images Defense budget: $81.06 billion Defense budget per capita: $1,184 Percentage of GDP: 2.26% 4. Germany Michaela Stache / AFP Defense budget: $85.98 billion Defense budget per capita: $1,022 Percentage of GDP: 1.83% 3. Russia VCG/VCG via Getty Images Defense budget: $120.32 billion Defense budget per capita: $854 Percentage of GDP: 5.51% 2. China Greg Baker / AFP Defense budget: $234.98 billion Defense budget per capita: $166 Percentage of GDP: 1.29% 1. United States Mario Tama/Getty Images Defense budget: $967.96 billion Defense budget per capita: $2,831 Percentage of GDP: 3.32% Read the original article on Business Insider

Producer Sues Netflix for $105 Million Over Missing Nicolas Cage WWII Film
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Producer Sues Netflix for $105 Million Over Missing Nicolas Cage WWII Film

A film producer has filed a $105 million lawsuit against Netflix, alleging that a hard drive containing an unreleased Nicolas Cage World War II espionage film, 'Fortitude,' was stolen from their office. The lawsuit claims Netflix is responsible for the loss of the movie.

Funeral Held for Malaga Crash Victim Michaela Newcombe
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Funeral Held for Malaga Crash Victim Michaela Newcombe

The funeral of Michaela Newcombe, who died in a crash in Malaga, Spain, heard how the 23-year-old's death 'disrupts the rhythm of the world' and that she 'lit up every room she entered'.

Austrian Personalities Share Their Favorite Music
Cultureder-standard2mo ago

Austrian Personalities Share Their Favorite Music

Musician Wolfgang Lehmann, influencer Mimi Berger, and National Library director Michaela Mayr discuss the CDs and records that have played a significant role in their lives, reflecting on "Austropop as a way of life."

California Woman Pleads Guilty in Kinky Sex Game Death
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California Woman Pleads Guilty in Kinky Sex Game Death

A California housewife pleaded guilty to the 2023 death of a 55-year-old man during a kinky sex game that tragically ended, while she was reportedly filming an OnlyFans video nearby. The woman, Michaela Rylaarsdamn, admitted guilt in the death of Michael Dale.

Michael Jackson Biopic Shatters Box Office Records on Opening Weekend
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Michael Jackson Biopic Shatters Box Office Records on Opening Weekend

The new Michael Jackson biopic, 'Michael,' achieved a record-breaking opening weekend, earning $97 million domestically and $217 million globally. This performance made it the biggest music biopic opening ever, demonstrating the artist's enduring appeal despite past controversies.

Michael Jackson Biopic Faces Legal Cuts, Content Scrutiny
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Michael Jackson Biopic Faces Legal Cuts, Content Scrutiny

The upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, "Michael," is facing scrutiny over its content and production, with actor Kat Graham confirming that scenes depicting Diana Ross were cut due to "certain legal considerations." Critics are also debating the film's portrayal of Jackson's life, particularly its handling of controversies and allegations.

Michael Jackson Biopic Faces Criticism Amid Box Office Projections
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Michael Jackson Biopic Faces Criticism Amid Box Office Projections

The upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, "Michael," is drawing early criticism from some who call it a "whitewash" and "ghoulish," even as it projects a strong global box office debut. Producers and stars have also teased potential sequels and discussed the film's impact.

Michaela Coel to Remake Jean-Claude Van Damme’s Martial Arts Film ‘Bloodsport’ for A24
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Michaela Coel to Remake Jean-Claude Van Damme’s Martial Arts Film ‘Bloodsport’ for A24

“I May Destroy You” creator Michaela Coel is writing and directing a remake of Jean-Claude Van Damme’s martial arts classic “Bloodsport” for A24. Van Damme starred in 1988’s “Bloodsport,” which was directed by Newt Arnold and centered on a U.S. army captain and ninjutsu practitioner who competes in an underground full-contact martial arts tournament in […]

‘Desert Flowers’: Tyler Posey, Michaela Watkins, EJ Marcus, Kyle Mooney & Leslie David Baker Among Cast For Comedy Filming In LA
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‘Desert Flowers’: Tyler Posey, Michaela Watkins, EJ Marcus, Kyle Mooney & Leslie David Baker Among Cast For Comedy Filming In LA

EXCLUSIVE: Cameras are rolling in Los Angeles on feature Desert Flowers, whose cast includes Tyler Posey (Teen Wolf), Michaela Watkins (Hacks), EJ Marcus (writer, I Love LA), Kyle Mooney (SNL) and Leslie David Baker (The Office). The comedy is led by Mackinlee Waddell (Brother From Another Mother), Bailey Stender (Wolf Pack) and Kimia Behpoornia (Abbott […]

Lufthansa can finally sell its tricky new Boeing 787 business class after months of flying it mostly empty
BusinessBusiness Insider5mo ago

Lufthansa can finally sell its tricky new Boeing 787 business class after months of flying it mostly empty

Lufthansa's new Allegris business class has faced certification issues on the Boeing 787. It appears to have fixed the problem. MICHAELA STACHE/AFP via Getty Images Lufthansa's Boeing 787 business class debacle is almost over after a yearslong certification delay. The airline has been flying some Dreamliners with only four of the 28 high-dollar seats sold. Lufthansa expects to boost the number of sellable 787 business-class seats to 25 by mid-April. Lufthansa can finally start making money on its Boeing 787 Dreamliners after a certification debacle left one of its most lucrative cabins largely empty for months. The German flag carrier said on Monday that it will begin selling tickets for its Allegris business class on the 787. Allegris, Lufthansa's signature cabin concept, spans economy, premium economy, business, and first class, but the business class rollout has been particularly tricky. The program first launched on the Airbus A350 in May 2024, with the cabin spanning the entire plane. The first Allegris-equipped 787 followed in October 2025, but certification of business class dragged on due to the cabin's complexity: there are five staggered seat configurations in a single airplane cabin — some with doors or more legroom, others with extra-long beds. The middle front-row suite can be combined into a double bed. The first-row window seats have extra workspace. Lufthansa This is because the Dreamliner's geometry — including a slightly tighter usable footprint and different fuselage contouring compared to the A350 — made it harder to demonstrate to regulators that passengers could evacuate quickly from every seat, whether staggered, partially enclosed, or fully cocooned, in an emergency. The result? For months, only four of the 28 business class seats could be sold — the front-row Business Class Suites — leaving the remaining 24 empty. Business class is a cash cow for airlines, and by flying most of the cabin empty as competitors pour investments into their own premium seats, Lufthansa was essentially leaving money on the table. It has been a particularly costly headache for a carrier in the midst of a multi-year turnaround plan to restore profitability after years of financial pressure from frequent maintenance, aircraft shortages, rising operating costs, and labor strikes. Lufthansa even opted for an already-certified business-class seat to retrofit onto its Airbus A380s rather than risk another prolonged and costly certification process. But the saga is nearing the finish line. Beginning April 15, Lufthansa plans to carry passengers in 25 business-class seats on its 787s, with three remaining blocked in the second row of the cabin. Bookings are open, though it's unclear whether the news indicates the seats have been fully certified or if that's just Lufthansa's expected timeline. Lufthansa said "Classic" seats — one of the Allegris categories available — are free to secure with the premium fare. The others require an extra fee: this includes the first-row suites, the "Privacy" seat next to the window, the "Extra Space" seat with more legroom, and the "Extra Long Bed" with an over seven-foot sleeping surface. The three second-row seats that are blocked — and not yet available for booking — are two privacy seats and an extra-legroom seat. Some Allegris seats can be fully enclosed with extra workspace; others can combine into a double bed. LUKAS BARTH/AFP via Getty Images Lufthansa flies eight Allegris-equipped Dreamliners and expects to have 29 by the end of 2027. They are set to first fly from Frankfurt to Rio de Janeiro, Bogota, Cape Town, Shanghai, Hyderabad, Hong Kong, and Austin; New York-JFK and Los Angeles join the roster in June, followed by Delhi in July. As part of Lufthansa's greater multibillion-dollar fleet overhaul plan, Allegris is also being fit onto the airline's existing A350s and Boeing 747-8s, as well as its future, yet-to-be-certified Boeing 777Xs. A similar spacing issue on the 747 double-deckers' upper level means it will have a split business class: the lower deck will have Allegris, while upstairs will feature the plane's original cabin. Read the original article on Business Insider

Lauryn Ajufo to Star in "Chewing Gum Dreams" Revival
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Lauryn Ajufo to Star in "Chewing Gum Dreams" Revival

British actress Lauryn Ajufo is set to lead the upcoming revival of Michaela Coel’s debut play, "Chewing Gum Dreams," taking on the role that launched Coel's career. Ajufo recently received a British Independent Film Award nomination for "Boiling Point."

Paris Jackson Wins Legal Battle Over Father's Estate Funds
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Paris Jackson Wins Legal Battle Over Father's Estate Funds

Paris Jackson, daughter of the late Michael Jackson, has won a significant legal battle against the administrators of her father's estate. The victory will see her recover $625,000 in bonuses that were previously paid to estate lawyers.

Met Gala 2026: Celebrity Fashion and Sponsorship Controversy
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Met Gala 2026: Celebrity Fashion and Sponsorship Controversy

The 2026 Met Gala showcased a range of celebrity fashion, from Heidi Klum's Renaissance statue to Lisa of BLACKPINK's four-armed art, while also drawing backlash over its sponsorship by Jeff and Lauren Bezos. Attendees like Margot Robbie and Kris Jenner made headlines for their elaborate outfits and transformations, as the event sparked debate over its evolving nature.

New Michael Jackson Biopic 'Michael' Generates Buzz
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New Michael Jackson Biopic 'Michael' Generates Buzz

A new big-budget biopic titled 'Michael,' starring Jaafar Jackson, is in production, aiming to bring the King of Pop's story to the screen. The film is already generating discussion, with a trial for alleged victims scheduled for November.

Critics Divided on Anne Hathaway's Pop Star Drama 'Mother Mary'
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Critics Divided on Anne Hathaway's Pop Star Drama 'Mother Mary'

The new film "Mother Mary," starring Anne Hathaway as a pop star and Michaela Coel as her designer, has received a mixed critical reception. Reviewers describe the David Lowery film as a pretentious fantasia, with some praising its style while others find it vapid and lacking substance.