‘Ted Lasso’ Will Return for Season 4 on Apple TV+

Ellen Pompeo fought for pay parity on Grey’s Anatomy to match her co-star Patrick Dempsey‘s salary, acknowledging his higher profile at the show's start but emphasizing her importance as the namesake of the series. In 2018, Pompeo became the highest-paid actress on a drama series, making $20M per season, citing her value and promotion of the show over the years as reasons for her fight for equal pay. She sees her battle as not just...

French director Alain Guiraudie's films center on characters driven by carnal urges, leading to absurd and dangerous situations. In his sexually audacious narratives set in the countryside, desire acts as a powerful force. His latest film, "Misericordia," explores themes of eroticism and death, depicting unfulfilled sexual desires and rejection among working-class individuals. Guiraudie, who grew up in rural France, aims to give sensuality and complexity to the working class, challenging traditional portrayals of sex on...

President Trump fired Democratic members of the Federal Trade Commission, Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya, in a move to assert control over the traditionally independent agency. The commissioners, protected from removal under a 1935 Supreme Court precedent, plan to challenge the decision in court. The firings are part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to increase presidential authority over independent regulatory agencies, prompting concerns about the agencies' autonomy and accountability. Full Article

Lollapalooza 2025 will feature headliners Olivia Rodrigo and Sabrina Carpenter, sparking excitement among fans following their rumored feud. The lineup also includes Tyler, the Creator, Rüfüs Du Sol, Luke Combs, A$AP Rocky, and more. The festival will take place in Chicago from July 31 to August 3, 2025, with tickets going on sale soon. Full Article

The Vivienne, winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Season 1, passed away at the age of 32 due to ketamine use causing a cardiac arrest. Their family and manager hope to raise awareness about the dangers of ongoing ketamine usage. A documentary titled Dear Viv is in production to honor The Vivienne's legacy in the drag community. Full Article

Survivor alum and The White Lotus creator Mike White draws parallels between his reality TV experience and his hit HBO show. White was runner-up on Survivor: David vs. Goliath in 2018 before creating The White Lotus, drawing inspiration from his time on the island. Bringing on former Survivor castmates for cameos, White promises more to join the show in the future. Full Article