An animated character in a new Disney+ series is generating discussion for a surprising reason: prayer. According to a Disney synopsis, the Pixar series “Win or Lose” “features the intertwined stories of eight different characters as they each prepare for their big championship softball game — the insecure kids, their helicopter parents, even a lovesick umpire.” In the first episode, a player named Laurie, who struggles with self-doubt, prays on the bench before a game, marking the first distinctly Christian character in a Disney-related project in about two decades. “Dear Heavenly Father, please give me strength,” Laurie prays. “I have…
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At the 97th Academy Awards, Sean Baker’s dramatic comedy “Anora” was the big winner of the night, taking home five awards, including Best Picture and Best Actress for star Mikey Madison. Hosted for the first time by Conan O’Brien, the Oscars ceremony concluded an award season overshadowed by January’s Los Angeles wildfires. The show began with a special package of film clips paying tribute to the city and ended with “We Love LA.” A chill-inducing performance by “Wicked” stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo followed. Heading into Sunday’s ceremony, Netflix’s musical/crime drama hybrid “Emilia Pérez” led with 13 nominations. “Wicked”…
The 97th Academy Awards night was full of surprises, with the indie film “Anora” stunning everyone by winning five Oscars. Mikey Madison won Best Actress for her performance in “Anora,” an unexpected victory over Demi Moore. Sean Baker became the second person to win four Oscars in a single night. Conan O’Brien’s hosting was a blend of humor and sincerity. He delivered humorous moments while also addressing serious topics like the Los Angeles wildfires. He also made a jab at Donald Trump. The “No Other Land” team delivered a powerful message of peace, highlighting the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Adrien Brody spoke…
Music mogul Jay-Z has filed a defamation lawsuit against an anonymous woman who previously accused him of raping her when she was 13, alleging she is relying on “false and malicious claims” for financial gain. The lawsuit, filed Monday in federal court in the Southern District of Alabama – where the woman identified only as “Jane Doe” lives – also accuses her and her attorneys of extortion and being “soullessly motivated by greed.” Jay-Z, whose legal name is Shawn Carter, claims the allegations against him are “malevolent efforts to assassinate the impeccable and lifetime-earned character” of his personal and professional…
Adam Sandler’s fashion sense, or the perceived lack thereof, gained even more attention at the Oscars on Sunday when host Conan O’Brien playfully mocked his relaxed style during one of the night’s skits. O’Brien, hosting his first Oscars, addressed the audience, stating, “For such a prestigious night, it is important that everyone is properly dressed.” “Adam,” he pointedly said, as the camera focused on the “Uncut Gems” star, who was sporting his signature colorful hoodie, long gym shorts, socks, and sneakers, “What are you wearing?” Sandler initially acted oblivious before appearing to grow increasingly indignant as O’Brien teased him, saying,…
These days, cooking and lifestyle shows are particularly appealing to audiences, offering a way to unwind and find comfort. While some of the content might be more aspirational than practical, it provides a sense of relaxation. Celebrity cooking shows are not a new phenomenon, but the field is more crowded than ever. There are new additions to the genre, those who have been in it for some time, and those you can catch on Canadian television. Let’s break it down: Meghan Markle, With Love Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, had already shown her interest in lifestyle content before marrying Prince…
A new contender has emerged in the race for the world’s most expensive crunchy snack. A Pokémon-shaped Flamin’ Hot Cheeto, nicknamed “Cheetozard,” has sold for $87,840 to an unnamed buyer, the Goldin auction house announced on social media. The 3-inch (7 cm) long Cheeto, shaped like the character Charizard from the Japanese anime franchise, is affixed to a customized Pokémon card and enclosed in a box. According to Goldin’s website, the dragon-shaped spicy snack was discovered and preserved by a sports memorabilia company sometime between 2018 and 2022, and then surged in popularity on social media last year. Cheetozard sold…
Strong winds from a recent storm in the south propelled a US Customs and Border Protection surveillance blimp nearly 600 miles across Texas. The blimp, resembling a large, white hot air balloon, was dislodged from its base in South Padre Island, a beach town on the southern coast of Texas, around 3:15 p.m. local time on Monday due to “a severe wind event,” according to a statement from US Customs and Border Protection’s Air and Marine Operations department. Officials initially couldn’t locate the blimp, known as a Tethered Aerostat System, after its communications were lost due to wind damage. They…
For over a year, the mysterious deaths of three friends found outside a Kansas City home after watching a Chiefs football game on a freezing winter night remained unsolved. On Wednesday, prosecutors announced that two men have been charged in connection with their deaths. Clayton McGeeney, 36, Ricky Johnson, 38, and David Harrington, 37, were discovered dead outside the home of Jordan Willis in the Platte County portion of Kansas City around 10 p.m. on January 9, 2024, two days after they watched the Kansas City Chiefs defeat the Los Angeles Chargers. Platte County Prosecuting Attorney Eric Zahnd stated at…
A truck driver who caused a fatal crash on Interstate 5 in Oregon, killing seven farmworkers in a parked van, was sentenced to nearly 50 years in prison on Tuesday. Marion County Circuit Court Judge Daniel Wren sentenced Lincoln Smith to 48 years and 3 months, according to Oregon Public Broadcasting. He was convicted in February on seven counts of second-degree manslaughter, three counts of assault, and reckless driving. Jurors acquitted the 54-year-old Californian of driving under the influence of intoxicants. Testifying at trial, Smith said the effects of drugs he took the night before the crash had worn off…
