Author: Lucas Bennett

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey just crossed a billion dollars at the global box office. Tom Holland, the permanently fresh-faced young actor who played Telemachus in The Odyssey, might hit double that number with Spider-Man: Brand New Day. If only for zeitgeist-related reasons, this is obviously a good moment for the LA-based musician and producer who calls himself Telemakus to announce an album, and Telemakus is doing exactly that today.The 26-year-old Indian-American artist Telemakus got his start in the Bay Area, and he released his debut album Calantha in 2018. A few years ago, Telemakus was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a…

The Invite is Olivia Wilde‘s latest directorial outing. The A24 movie came out in limited theaters earlier this summer with an expanded theatrical run in July. For those who’ve been waiting to watch it at home, though, here’s what we know about The Invite on streaming. When does The Invite come out on streaming? As of Tuesday, August 11, The Invite is available on Video on Demand (VOD). It can be purchased/rented on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, Google Play, and more. Prices may vary, but it’s around $19.99 to rent and $24.99 to buy on the aforementioned platforms. A subscription streaming…

Presented by Rezolve AiWhen an AI assistant recommends a product or brand, it generates something valuable: a purchase-ready consumer with high intent and low friction in their decision. That consumer has already compared options, asked follow-up questions, and arrived at a conclusion. They want to buy.What they encounter next is a commerce infrastructure that was not designed for them.The gap between recommendation and purchaseThe typical enterprise commerce stack was built for a specific model: a consumer who arrives at a brand’s website through search or a direct link, navigates product pages, adds to cart, and completes checkout through a multi-step…

A Syrian court has sentenced ousted dictator Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia, after convicting him of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country’s civil war.It is the first conviction against Assad, who fled from Damascus to Moscow with his family after his regime was overthrown in December 2024, ending his family’s five-decade grip on power.Assad’s cousin and the former head of political security in southern Syria’s Deraa province, Atef Najib, was also sentenced to death. He had been put on trial and appeared wearing a striped prison uniform inside a cage in the courtroom as the…

Dancing With the Stars’ Mark Ballas Calls Out BFF Derek Hough for Being “Messy House Guest”Mother knows best. At least that’s what Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro’s Shirley Ballas was trying to convey to son Mark Ballas during a tense exchange on the ABC reality competition series’ Aug. 10 episode. The mother-son duo butted heads while critiquing the remaining hopefuls after guest judge Daniella Karagach challenged the couples to choreograph dances featuring a “wow” moment like her season 34 “walking on air” stunt with partner Dylan Efron. When it came time for partners Selena Hamilton and Erik Linder…

Anthony Anderson caught Anne Hathaway fully by surprise on Monday night, when he asked a blunt question about Ewan McGregor’s kids. The actress could only cover her mouth and crack up. Hathaway and McGregor star together in “The End of Oak Street,” which hits theaters this week, and is one of five films Hathaway has releasing this year. The moment came when Anderson asked McGregor how many kids he has, after the trio previously discussed Hathaway’s third child, which she is currently pregnant with. McGregor answered that he has five children in total, which first stunned Anderson. “Five! Are you…

If you want to update your travel gear without investing in a new backpack or checked luggage, you can still make meaningful changes. Videos by TravelAwaits In fact, you have more mini travel bags and products at your fingertips than ever before. Not only are they designed and manufactured specifically with travelers in mind, but they also come with smart safety features—like RFID-blocking technology and zipper locks. No need to think big—you just need to know which smaller travel solutions will have a big impact on your next trip. Here are a few products from Sherpani, a travel-focused fashion brand…

You’re reading the web edition of D.C. Diagnosis, STAT’s twice-weekly newsletter about the politics and policy of health and medicine. Sign up here to receive it in your inbox on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) is not happy with Trump’s call for the MMR shot to be broken up. If only there had been a way to stop that. Send news tips and your biggest regrets to [email protected] or John_Wilkerson.07 on Signal. Trump’s about-face on vaccines The president thrust controversial vaccine policy matters back into the spotlight on Monday. STAT+ Exclusive Story Already have an account? Log in This article…

The Dave Matthews Band has announced its 2026 Fall Tour, which will kick off on November 4 at Kohl Center in Madison, WI. The U.S. headline run will include shows at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, United Center in Chicago, CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, and Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, concluding with a two-night-stand at Madison Square Garden. General on-sale for tickets begins on Friday, August 21, at 10 AM (local venue time). The band will resume its summer tour on August 28 with the first of two shows at Fiddler’s Green in Greenwood Village, Colorado. The extensive outing will conclude…

Seth MacFarlane is trading Frank Sinatra for Kermit. The Grammy-nominated recording artist and Family Guy creator has announced Seth MacFarlane Sings the Muppets, a 14-track collection of songs from Sesame Street, The Muppet Show and the classic Muppet films, due Sept. 18 via Verve Records/Republic Records. Along with the announcement, MacFarlane has released his version of Kermit’s enduring “Bein’ Green.” Written by Joe Raposo and originally performed by Jim Henson as Kermit, “Bein’ Green” has long since escaped the Muppet universe to become a standard in its own right, with recordings by Ray Charles, Sinatra and Van Morrison, among many…