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New Documentary Chronicles the Rise and Fall of Swedish Pop Sensation Ace of Base

A new documentary series, Ace of Base: All That She Wants, delves into the story behind one of Sweden's most iconic pop exports, Ace of Base. Following in the footsteps of global chart-toppers like ABBA and Roxette, the series provides an in-depth look at the band’s meteoric rise and dramatic challenges. Now available to stream on Viaplay, the Nordic and European-focused streaming platform, the documentary showcases never-before-seen home videos and fresh interviews with key players from their j

Music Ace of Base

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Dec 9, 2024 — 1 min read

Golden Globes: The 2025 Nominations

The Golden Globes 2025 nominations list is finally ready to be announced! Following this year’s ceremony, the 2025 Golden Globes will have an expanded number of nominees in all 27 categories from five to six — allowing more room for deserving talent in film and television to get the spotlight they deserve. Additionally, two completely new categories were previously introduced: best stand-up comedian on television and cinematic and box office achievement. The latter category can be seen as the “

Film / TV 2025 Golden Globes

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Dec 9, 2024 — 3 min read

Box Office Blowout: Moana 2 and Wicked Dominate in Record-Breaking Weekend

Walt Disney Animation’s Moana 2 continues its extraordinary run, smashing records in its second weekend with a global haul of $600 million. This figure surpasses the entire lifetime earnings of the first Moana film, which grossed $582 million at current exchange rates. In North America, Moana 2 secured its spot at No. 1 with a weekend gross of $52 million from 4,300 theaters—the highest post-Thanksgiving weekend gross in history, leaving the previous record-holder, Disney’s Frozen II ($35.1 mil

Film / TV

Elliot O

Dec 8, 2024 — 2 min read

Shaboozey Makes ‘SNL’ Debut with Performances of ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’ and ‘Good News’: Watch Now

Shaboozey made his highly anticipated Saturday Night Live debut on December 7 during the Paul Mescal-hosted episode, performing his massive hit "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" and his new ballad "Good News." The 29-year-old breakout country star brought his music to Studio 8H, further solidifying his rising status in the country music scene. Introduced by Gladiator II star Paul Mescal, Shaboozey opened his performance with "Good News," the first single from his third album, Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’

Music Featured

Elliot O

Dec 8, 2024 — 1 min read

Assad flees to Russia, rebels sweep through Syria

Syrian President Bashar Assad fled to Moscow on Sunday, according to Russian media, hours after a surprising rebel advance took control of Damascus, bringing an end to the Assad family's 50-year rule. Russian news agencies Tass and RIA, citing an unnamed Kremlin source, reported that Assad and his family were granted asylum in Moscow, Syria's long-time ally. The Associated Press was unable to independently verify the reports, but it has reached out to the Kremlin for confirmation. RIA also men

News World News

Elliot O

Dec 8, 2024 — 2 min read

College Football Playoff Bracket Set

College Football Playoff Bracket Set: Oregon Leads as No. 1 Seed The highly anticipated final College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings are here, and with them, the inaugural 12-team CFP bracket has officially been unveiled. Oregon, the only undefeated team in the FBS, claimed the No. 1 seed after an electrifying win in the Big Ten Championship. Here’s how the bracket shapes up: First-Round Byes No. 1 Seed – Oregon (Big Ten Champion) Oregon solidified its spot as the top team in the country w

College Football Sports

Elliot O

Dec 8, 2024 — 2 min read

Oregon outlasts Penn State to take the Big 10 title in their first year of Conference play.

Oregon Secures College Football Playoff Spot with Big Ten Championship Victory Oregon’s quest for perfection continues, as the undefeated Ducks clinched their place in the College Football Playoff with a thrilling 45-37 victory over No. 3 Penn State in the Big Ten title game on Saturday night. The No. 1 Ducks (13-0) cemented their top spot in the 12-team playoff field with an explosive performance led by standout wide receiver Tez Johnson. Johnson had a career-best game, torching the Penn Stat

College Football Sports

Elliot O

Dec 8, 2024 — 2 min read

Clemson outlasts SMU with a 56 yrd Field Goal at the end of Regulation

Nolan Hauser’s Last-Second Field Goal Lifts Clemson Over SMU in ACC Championship Thriller In a dramatic finish, Nolan Hauser drilled a 56-yard field goal as time expired to propel No. 17 Clemson to a 34-31 victory over No. 8 SMU in the ACC Championship Game. The win not only secured Clemson’s spot in the College Football Playoff as a conference champion but also threw the playoff picture into chaos. Late-Game Heroics Seal Clemson’s Victory SMU appeared to force overtime when quarterback Kevi

College Football Sports

Elliot O

Dec 8, 2024 — 2 min read

Georgia Outlasts Texas in Overtime Thriller to Claim SEC Championship

ATLANTA — Conference championships still hold immense significance, especially when playoff-bound teams collide, and one emerges looking vastly different by the final whistle. Georgia Bulldogs demonstrated their resilience, overcoming a significant hurdle—losing starting quarterback Carson Beck—to edge past the Texas Longhorns in a dramatic 22-19 overtime victory to clinch the SEC title. The Beck Conundrum A year ago, the college football world learned a harsh lesson: being undefeated isn't a

College Football Sports

Elliot O

Dec 8, 2024 — 2 min read

The Fall of Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad: A Timeline of a Tragic Conflict

The sudden collapse of Bashar al-Assad's rule over Syria marks the culmination of a nearly 14-year rebellion and a key moment in a civil war that killed hundreds of thousands of people, displaced half the population and drew in outside powers. This is how it unfolded: * 2011 - The first protests against Assad quickly spread across the country, and are met by security forces with a wave of arrests and shootings. Some protesters take up guns and military units defect as the uprising becomes an

World News Bashar al-Assad

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Dec 8, 2024 — 3 min read

Air Jordan 11 “Gamma Blue” Rumored Return in December 2025

* Name: Air Jordan 11 “Gamma Blue” * Colorway: Black/Gamma Blue/Black/Varsity Maize * SKU: CT8012-017 * MSRP: $230 USD * Release Date: December 2025 * Where to Buy: Nike SNKRS and select retailers Update As the new year approaches, reports of exciting sneaker releases for the 2025 holiday season are already surfacing. Among these is the highly anticipated return of the Air Jordan 11 “Gamma Blue”, originally released in 2013. According to sources like zSneakerHeadz and Sneaker Files, thi

Fashion Sneakers

Elliot O

Dec 7, 2024 — 1 min read

Kendrick Lamar's Surprise Album GNX Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200

Kendrick Lamar's surprise album GNX has stormed to the top of the all-genre Billboard 200 chart, marking his fifth consecutive No. 1 debut. The album opened with an impressive 319,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. during the week ending November 28, according to Luminate, securing the sixth-largest debut of 2024. Of the 319,000 units, streaming dominated the tally with 285,000 SEA units, translating to 379.72 million on-demand official streams of the album's 12 tracks. Traditional album sa

Music Featured

Elliot O

Dec 7, 2024 — 1 min read

Pep Guardiola Praises Manchester City’s Resilience in Draw Against Crystal Palace

Pep Guardiola expressed pride in his Manchester City squad after they battled to a 2-2 draw at Crystal Palace, extending their challenging run to just one victory in their last nine matches. The reigning champions had to fight back twice at Selhurst Park, showing resilience but falling short of a much-needed win. Despite defeating Nottingham Forest earlier in the week, City couldn’t build on that momentum, leaving Palace feeling unfortunate not to have secured all three points. Crystal Palace

Premiere League Soccer

Elliot O

Dec 7, 2024 — 1 min read

Arizona State Dominates Iowa State 45-19 to Clinch Big 12 Championship and Secure College Football Playoff Spot

December 7, 2024 In a historic performance, the Arizona State Sun Devils claimed their first Big 12 Championship with a commanding 45-19 victory over the Iowa State Cyclones in Arlington, Texas. With the win, Arizona State solidified their spot in the College Football Playoff, capping off a remarkable season under head coach Kenny Dillingham. Dominance on Both Sides of the Ball The Sun Devils left no doubt in their championship showdown, showcasing a balanced attack and stifling defense. Qua

College Football Sports

Elliot O

Dec 7, 2024 — 2 min read

Notre Dame Cathedral Reopens Its Doors After 5 Years To Macron And Other World Leaders

Howling winds couldn’t stop Notre Dame’s heart from beating again. With three resounding knocks on its doors by Paris Archbishop Laurent Ulrich, wielding a specially designed crosier carved from fire-scorched beams, the cathedral roared back to life Saturday evening. For the first time since a devastating blaze engulfed it in 2019, the towering Gothic masterpiece reopened for worship, its rebirth marked by song, prayer, and awe beneath its soaring arches. While the ceremony was initially plann

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Dec 7, 2024 — 1 min read

President-elect Donald Trump Meets with French President Macron in Paris

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump arrived at the Élysée Palace on Saturday for a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron. The visit marks Trump's first overseas trip since his victory in the November election, making him the second U.S. president to win a nonconsecutive term. Trump's visit to Paris coincides with the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral, an event he will attend later in the day. Macron was the first foreign leader to congratulate Trump on his election win, and their meeting

News Politics

Elliot O

Dec 7, 2024 — 1 min read