HBO confirms more actors for Harry Potter series

Elon Musk's AI video generator, Grok Imagine, faces criticism for producing sexually explicit clips of Taylor Swift without prompts, raising concerns about intentional misogyny, according to law professor Clare McGlynn. A report highlights the absence of proper age verification methods required by law, and XAI, the company behind Grok, has yet to respond. Want More Context? 🔎

An objection has been raised against the sale of a £2.5m marble bust of Sir John Gordon, created by Edmé Bouchardon in 1728, currently held by Highland Council. The council aims to sell the artwork to fund the community of Invergordon, but its application for a UK export licence for the overseas sale is under review following opposition. Want More Context? 🔎

Andrew Lownie's biography, "Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York," presents a damning portrayal of Prince Andrew, highlighting his arrogance and denial regarding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The book is filled with scandals related to sex and money, solidifying Andrew's negative reputation and leaving little hope for redemption. Want More Context? 🔎

A 45-year-old man, Parviz Jafari, has been charged with theft for stealing flowers left in tribute to Ozzy Osbourne in Birmingham, following the musician's death on July 22. Jafari was arrested on August 2 and is set to appear before magistrates on September 3 after officers responded to reports of the theft near a memorial for the Black Sabbath frontman. Want More Context? 🔎

A new trailer has been released for the dark comedy Adulthood, directed by Alex Winter and starring Josh Gad, Kaya Scodelario, Billie Lourd, Alex Winter, and Anthony Carrigan. The film follows siblings Megan and Noah as they navigate a chaotic series of events after discovering a corpse in their parents' basement, premiering at the 2025 Toronto Film Festival and hitting US theaters on September 19th. Want More Context? 🔎

Paramount has acquired the film High Side, reuniting Timothée Chalamet with director James Mangold after their collaboration on A Complete Unknown. The movie, based on Jaimie Oliveira's original story, follows Chalamet as a former Motocross racer drawn back into danger by his estranged brother amidst a series of bank robberies while the FBI closes in. Want More Context? 🔎