Down to clown? The biopic spoof Weird is a glorified Funny or Die sketch

The crowd last night at the Royal Alexandra Theatre, which the internet tells me is the oldest regularly operating live theatrical venue on the continent, howled through just about every minute of the midnight premiere ofWeird: The Al Yankovic Story. Now, I’m not here to yuck anyone’s yum. One man’s “well, that was just plain stupid” can always be another’sDare to Be Stupid. But I might gently suggest that there wasn’t a lotWeirdcould have done to leavethisaudience stone-faced....

July 17, 2025 · 4 min · 713 words · David Woods

Ex-boxing champ explains why Mike Tyson will KO Jake Paul amid new rules

Ex-boxing champ explains why Mike Tyson will KO Jake Paul amid new rules Jake Paul agreeing to fight Mike Tyson in a professionally sanctioned boxing match was a grave mistake, according to a former world champion. The long-awaited return to the ring for Mike Tyson is scheduled to take place on July 20, and after weeks of debate, it was confirmed that his bout with Jake Paul will be aprofessional one....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 348 words · Samantha Smith

Fallout's The Ghoul Makeup Transformation Cosplay Is Incredibly Impressive (Including The Missing Nose)

Summary Fallout’s The Ghoul is recreated in a shockingly good new cosplay. Serving as an adaptation of the popular video game franchise, Prime Video’sFalloutreleased earlier this year, following Lucy (Ella Purnell), a vault dweller, as she traverses a post-apocalyptic U.S. Walton Goggins plays a crucial role inFallout’s castas The Ghoul, aka Cooper Howard, a former actor who becomes Lucy’s companion. CosplayerJo Steelnow transforms into The Ghoul in a new video posted on Instagram....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 483 words · Harry Mitchell

Google’s March Feature Drop for Pixels brings a small slate of niche additions

Pixel owners are starting off March the best way: With a fresh “Feature Drop” software update. Thelatest quarterly Feature Dropadds a handful of frankly small features, making it one of the smaller and less impactful since Google started the program. The Recorder app, which lets you make audio memos, now has a cloud component.Pixel ownerscan access thefullRecorder experience atthe Recorder website, and get shareable links so anyone can listen to your recordings....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 499 words · Lisa Chang

Google’s new policy tracks all your devices with no opt-out

Google has begun enforcing new tracking rules across connected devices, such as smartphones, consoles, and smart TVs, asBBC reports. The tech giant once called the fingerprint tracking technique “wrong” in 2019, but has since reintroduced it. Google has commented that other companies broadly use the data, and it started using it on July 29, 2025. However, that may not sound any better since fingerprinting gathers user data about devices’ hardware and software, which can then uniquely identify a specific device or user....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 290 words · Michael Brooks

Homer Simpson’s 10 funniest moments on The Simpsons, ranked

It’s been almost 40 years since he first graced the small screen, and Homer Simpson remains one of the most popular animated characters in media history. This dunderheaded dad has delighted millions of audiences with his many baffling and buffoonish antics onThe Simpsons. He surely isn’t the best husband, father, or worker, but when it comes to making people laugh, they can always count on Homer, and these10 moments onThe Simpsonsprove it....

July 17, 2025 · 5 min · 959 words · Donald Terry

How to buy over-the-counter hearing aids

Maybe you spent too many nights at ear-bleeding rock concerts in your younger days, ignoring your parents who begged you to wear some earplugs. Or perhaps you’ve worked in a noisy environment for years and didn’t take care to wear ear protection. Or maybe you’re just getting older and having trouble hearing like you used to. You’re not alone. According to theNational Institute on Deafness, roughly 25% of Americans between 65 and 74 have hearing loss that impacts their daily life, and the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders says that 15% of those 18 and older have some issues hearing correctly....

July 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1157 words · Michael Proctor

How to share your Apple Music library on Mac, iOS, and more

Over time, it’s not uncommon to build up a large library of music and media on your Mac. If you want to share that content with other people so that, for example, yourfamily members can listen to your music library, it’s a fairly simple process on Apple’s devices. You can do that through Apple’s Home Sharing feature, or by sharing playlists you’ve created inApple Music. Here’s how to share your Apple Music onMacOS....

July 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1078 words · Mark Noble

How To Start Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree DLC

Quick Links Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreeis a significant expansion to the base game, but much like its obtuse quest design, there’s very little indication of how you are supposed to start the DLC. The Tarnished will follow in the footsteps of Miquella, so anyone invested in the game’s lore might have an idea of where to begin, but a lack of quest markers leaves a lot of room for guesswork....

July 17, 2025 · 4 min · 808 words · Jason Smith

I'm So Relieved The Boys Season 6 Isn't Happening

Summary Ahead ofThe Boysseason 4’s release date on June 02, 2025,Amazon Prime Video announced that the show’s fifth outing will be its last — and I couldn’t be more relieved. The news comes on the heels ofThe Boysseason 5’s renewaland frames the fourth outing in a new light. The Emmy-nominated hit show adapts Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson’s comic book series of the same name, which, in turn, follows the exploits of the titular vigilante team of regular folks who take on superpowered individuals, known as Supes, who abuse their powers....

July 17, 2025 · 4 min · 842 words · Jeffrey Castillo

Is Hit Man Really Better Than Top Gun 2? Why It's Now Glen Powell's Highest-Rated Movie On Rotten Tomatoes

Summary Richard Linklater’sHit Manis rated as Glen Powell’s greatest movie, slightly besting the blockbuster smash that made him a breakout Hollywood star,Top Gun: Maverick. Already being considered one of thebest movies of Richard Linklater’sextensive career as a director and screenwriter as well,Hit Manblends several genres to create a well-balanced mixof screwball/romantic comedy, action-inspired thriller, and classic film noir.Hit Manis full of interesting twists and cleverly toys with the concept of identity through Powell’s dual portrayals of Ron and Gary while still effectively carrying some familiar tropes of beloved action comedies....

July 17, 2025 · 5 min · 1011 words · James Castaneda

I’m Confident Wonka 2’s Release Date Was Just Revealed 6 Months After $632 Million Hit

Summary Timothée Chalamet could be gearing up to return as Willy Wonka soon, as I thinkWonka 2’s release date was just revealed. The actor followed in Gene Wilder’s shoes to portray the chocolate-loving entrepreneur in the 2023 prequel movie. Expectations for a newWonkamovie were moderately high, and the film still managed to surpass them. The musical movie received positive reviews from critics and audiences, with general viewers flocking to theaters to see it....

July 17, 2025 · 5 min · 860 words · Collin Calderon

Jillian Michaels claps back at Biggest Loser accusations and threatens to sue Netflix

Jillian Michaels claps back at Biggest Loser accusations and threatens to sue Netflix Jillian Michaelshas hit back at allegations made in Fit For TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser, and she’s now threatening to sueNetflixand her coaching co-star Bob Harper. The fitness-guru-turned-right-wing-commentator was the only major player from The Biggest Loser who declined the opportunity to participate in the Netflixdocu-series, which examines controversial practices that arose throughout the course of the ‘00s reality show....

July 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1390 words · Frank Flynn