Viewpoints Explained: Closing The Digital Divide One Classroom At A Time

This is Viewpoints Explained… I recently traveled to Birmingham, Alabama to attend the future of learning summit, which was held by ed farm – a Birmingham-based nonprofit that’s helping students build their digital skills. This covers a wide net of activities, from learning the basics of coding or 3-d printing to how to edit a podcast or short video. Across many parts of the U.S., Especially in low-income areas with high poverty rates, entire communities don’t have access to reliable […]

July 23, 2025 2

Viewpoints

Culture Crash: Enjoy A Good Scare? Our Take On “28 Years Later”

Welcome to Culture Crash, where we examine American culture – what’s new and old in entertainment… In 2002, writer Alex Garland and director Danny Boyle teamed up to make 28 Days Later, which has become one of the most famous and beloved zombie movies of all time. This year, Garland and Boyle have themselves returned to the universe with the film 28 Years Later, which serves as something of a sequel to 28 Days Later but also works as a […]

July 23, 2025 1

Entertainment

In brief: ‘Loot’ season 3 premiere date and more

Naomi Ackie seems to be headed for the DC Universe. The actress is in early talks to take on the female lead in Clayface, Variety reports. The horror movie is set to arrive in theaters in 2026. Tom Rhys Harries will star in the upcoming film ...The film adaptation of The Nightingale has a new release date. Deadline reports that the movie, which is based on Kristin Hannah's bestselling book, will debut in theaters on Feb. 12, 2027. To Leslie […]

July 23, 2025

Entertainment

Tia Carrere on being part of the ‘Lilo & Stitch’ ‘ohana for over 20 years

Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesTia Carrere has always been a part of the Lilo & Stitch 'ohana.The actress voiced Lilo's older sister, Nani, in the original 2002 animated feature. She then returned to the world in the live-action version of the film to play Mrs. Kekoa, a social worker who serves as a mentor to Nani.Carrere told ABC Audio it was special to return to the story, this time as a completely different character."It was just this bizarre time warp that parallels […]

July 23, 2025

Music

Study finds Bon Jovi’s ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’ is the UK’s ultimate karaoke song

Disney/Chris WillardEverybody who loves karaoke has a go-to song, and apparently in the U.K. one Bon Jovi tune hails above all others.A new study, commissioned by the telecommunications company Vodafone Three, finds that the New Jersey rockers’ #1 hit “Livin’ on a Prayer” is the U.K.'s ultimate karaoke tune and the karaoke song most likely to boost Brits' moods.Oxford University mathematician Dr. Tom Crawford created a formula to determine the ultimate karaoke tune, researching data from 2,000 karaoke fans. The results were determined by looking […]

July 23, 2025

Entertainment

Derek Hough, wife Hayley Erbert Hough announce they are expecting

Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty ImagesDerek Hough and his wife, Hayley Erbert Hough, are going to be parents.The couple announced the news with an Instagram video Tuesday."We can't believe the biggest thing to happen to us could be so small," Erbert Hough wrote in the caption of the joint post.In the video, the couple share a warm embrace before Erbert Hough reveals a series of sonograms.The couple got engaged in June 2022 and tied the knot on Aug. 26, 2023, in Monterey County, […]

July 22, 2025

Music

Music world reacts to the death of Ozzy Osbourne

Greg Doherty/Getty ImagesThe music world is grieving following the news Tuesday of metal icon Ozzy Osbourne's death at age 76. Here are some of the reactions:Black Sabbath: "Ozzy Forever."Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong: "No words. We love you Ozzy."Elton John: "So sad to hear the news of @ozzyosbourne passing away. He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods - a true legend. He was also one of the funniest people I’ve […]

July 22, 2025

Entertainment

Jason Momoa says son Nakoa-Wolf Momoa got cast in ‘Dune: Part Three’ ‘all on his own’

Eric Charbonneau/Apple TV+ via Getty ImagesJason Momoa says he did not help his son get cast in Dune: Part Three.The actor, who starred as Duncan Idaho in Denis Villeneuve's 2021 film Dune, says he played no part in getting his son, Nakoa-Wolf Momoa, cast in the upcoming third film in the series.Jason spoke to Extra about what Nakoa-Wolf can expect as part of the franchise.“A rude awakening is what he’s in for,” Momoa said. “He’s into the workforce for the […]

July 22, 2025

Entertainment

Ozzy Osbourne, the Prince of Darkness and reality star, dead at age 76

Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicOzzy Osbourne, undoubtedly one of the most beloved and iconic heavy metal singers on the planet, has died at age 76.A statement from his family issued on Tuesday reads, "It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time."In 1968, the Birmingham, England, native […]

July 22, 2025

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