Author: Aarciah Thouman

The American Federation of Musicians (AFM) has stepped in to defend two of its most prominent members. On Friday, the union released a public statement standing with Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen following personal attacks by Donald Trump on social media. The AFM emphasized its support for both artists, praising them not only as celebrated musicians but also as global figures of influence. The union described their music as timeless and culturally significant. It also reaffirmed its commitment to artistic freedom, declaring solidarity with its members. Donald Trump Targets Taylor Swift in Online Attack The statement followed a series of…

Stanley Kubrick’s The Killing hit theaters in 1956 with bold ideas and a sharp edge. But audiences didn’t respond. The racetrack heist thriller fizzled at the box office. Its daring structure and nonlinear style may have been too much for the time. Yet years later, it helped inspire one of modern cinema’s most iconic debuts. Quentin Tarantino’s Reservoir Dogs exploded onto the scene in 1992. But the blueprint had been drawn decades earlier. In a 1992 interview, Tarantino openly credited The Killing as his inspiration. “My take on that kind of heist movie,” he said, as reported by News 18.…

Bruce Springsteen opened his Manchester concert on May 14 with a fierce speech against U.S. President Donald Trump. One fan summed it up after the moment: “Wow, Bruce Springsteen just battered Trump.” Manchester is deep in Springsteen fever. Fans queued outside the Co-op Arena for days hoping to catch a glimpse of the rock icon. One fan even waited since Friday, despite already having seen him 101 times. Springsteen, now 75, is in the UK for his Letter to You tour. So far, the tour has earned around £475 million across 130 shows in North America and Europe. “A Corrupt,…

Rafael Furcal, a former Major League Baseball All-Star, is facing serious legal trouble in South Florida. The Dominican-born shortstop, known for his time with the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers, turned himself in to authorities this week. According to Local 10 News in Miami, Furcal surrendered to the Broward County Sheriff’s Office Main Jail in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday. He was booked on two felony charges: aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and throwing a deadly missile into an occupied vehicle. The incident reportedly took place on Monday, though the exact circumstances remain unclear. It is not known where…

The upcoming Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot at Hulu has found its new lead. Ryan Kiera Armstrong will play the new slayer in the pilot episode. She joins original star Sarah Michelle Gellar, who will return in a recurring role as Buffy. The pilot was first announced in February. Plot details are still under wraps. However, sources say the show will focus on a new slayer, with Gellar passing the torch. Gellar shared the casting news herself. She posted a video on Instagram, revealing to Armstrong that she got the role. Strong Creative Team Behind the Project Elated For Ryan…

Ryan Gerard made a big splash in his PGA Championship debut. He shot a 5-under 66 at Quail Hollow to take the early first-round lead. His score was one shot better than the group tied in second. Gerard started strong with a birdie on hole 2 but gave it back with a bogey on 3. He added another birdie and made the turn at 1-under. His back nine was where things took off. Gerard caught fire with four straight birdies from holes 10 through 13. Then, on the par-5 15th, he chipped in for eagle from 58 feet. That got…

Coco Gauff continued her strong form at the Italian Open with another win over Mirra Andreeva. She beat the Russian teenager in straight sets to move into the semi-finals. This victory pushed Gauff’s record against Andreeva to 4-0. Gauff has never lost to the 18-year-old, despite Andreeva’s good record against top-10 players this year. Their first match was at the Madrid Open quarter-finals, where Gauff also won in straight sets. They met again on Wednesday, May 14. The match was competitive, with both players showing sharp shot-making. But Gauff took control early. In the first set, Andreeva struggled with her…

Singer Chris Brown was arrested in England on Thursday. He is accused of attacking a man in a London nightclub in 2023. Police confirmed they took a 36-year-old man into custody at a Manchester hotel. Under British law, they cannot name suspects unless charges are filed. Music producer Abe Diaw told The Sun he was the victim. He said Brown hit him with a bottle and beat him while he was on the floor. The attack allegedly happened at Tape nightclub in London’s Mayfair district in February 2023. “Brown cracked me on the head with a bottle,” Diaw said. “Then…

Fans of The Office are finally getting more episodes. But not in the way they expected. A new show called The Paper is set in the same universe as the original sitcom. Instead of a reboot, it will be a fresh story with new characters and a new workplace. The Office, which aired from 2005 to 2013, followed the daily lives of workers at the Dunder Mifflin paper company in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The show starred Steve Carell, John Krasinski, Rainn Wilson, Jenna Fischer, and others. Since the show ended, fans have longed for a return to that world. Now, creator…

Political streamer Hasan Piker was recently detained and interrogated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers after arriving from Paris. The incident occurred on Sunday at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Piker, a U.S. citizen and participant in the Global Entry program, was unexpectedly pulled aside for further inspection despite being considered a low-risk traveler. He was escorted to a separate room at the airport, where he spent approximately two hours under questioning. The agents reportedly asked about his occupation, political views, and thoughts on former President Donald Trump. They also raised questions regarding his stance on U.S. foreign policy and…