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Jennifer Aniston says ‘Friends’ cast had ‘been mourning’ Matthew Perry before his death

Jennifer Aniston attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)Jennifer Aniston is opening up about her friendship with the late Matthew Perry.The actress said in a recent Vanity Fair cover story that she and the Friends cast had been mourning Perry long before he died from the acute effects of ketamine at age 54 in October 2023."We did everything we could when we could,” Aniston said. “But it almost felt like we’d been […]

August 11, 2025

Entertainment

‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’ to premiere at the New York Film Festival

Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen in 'Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere'/Courtesy of 20th Century StudiosNew York is going to get the first screening of the upcoming Bruce Springsteen biopic.Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere is set to premiere at the 63rd New York Film Festival. The film will be the festival’s Spotlight Gala selection, premiering Sept. 28.The Boss is expected to attend the premiere, along with director Scott Cooper, and the film’s stars, Jeremy Allen White, who plays Springsteen, Jeremy Strong, who plays his manager Jon Landau, and Odessa Young."The New […]

August 11, 2025

Music

U2 reveals where they stand on the current unrest in the Middle East

U2 on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live! 2017/Photo creedit: ABC/Randy HolmesThe members of U2 have shared a post on Instagram offering their thoughts on the current Israeli-Palestine conflict.“Everyone has long been horrified by what is unfolding in Gaza - but the blocking of humanitarian aid and now plans for a military takeover of Gaza City has taken the conflict into uncharted territory,” reads the post’s caption. “We are not experts in the politics of the region, but we want our audience to know […]

August 11, 2025

Entertainment

In brief: ‘Cruel Summer’ season 3 to star Olivia Holt and more

Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner are uniting for a brand new rom-com. The pair is set to star in the film One Night Only, according to Deadline. Anyone but You director Will Gluck will helm the film based on his rewrite of Travis Braun's script. The original story from Braun followed two strangers who met on the one night of the year when premarital sex is legal ...Olivia Holt's summer is looking not so cruel. The actress is set to return for a third season of Cruel Summer that is in development at […]

August 11, 2025

Entertainment

‘Weapons’ shoots to #1 at the box office; ‘Freakier Friday’ in at #2

Warner Bros. PicturesWeapons was the big shot at the box office this weekend, taking the top spot with a gross of $42.5 million, according to Box Office Mojo.The horror film about 17 children who all mysteriously run away on the same night was one of two new movies to take the top spots. Coming in at #2 was the Disney body-swap sequel Freakier Friday, with Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsey Lohan reprising their roles from the original 2003 film. It […]

August 11, 2025

Music

Styx shares official video for Circling From Above track ‘Forgive’

Cover of Styx's 'Circling From Above/Alpha Dog 2T/UMeStyx has debuted a new video for the track "Forgive," from their recently released album Circling From Above.The video kicks off with a child drawing figures of a man and a woman with black marker on white paper, when the images suddenly begin moving. The clip then uses animated drawings to tell several stories of forgiveness, including a couple on the brink of a split, friends who get into a fight, and soldiers during battle, the latter featuring […]

August 11, 2025

Health

PBM’s: The Invisible Influence Behind Modern Healthcare

Pharmacy Benefit Managers, or PBMs, play a powerful but often invisible role in U.S. healthcare. While they’re often blamed for rising drug costs, recent research suggests the real culprit may be drug manufacturers and patent protections. Our experts explain how PBMs have evolved from simple claims processors into complex organizations that work behind the scenes for insurance companies, pharmacies, and employers. Guest Information: Eric Levine, Principal, Avalere Health Matthew Fielder, Senior Fellow in Economic Studies & in the Center on […]

August 10, 2025

Viewpoints

From Soft Power To Silence: The Collapse Of USAID

After more than 60 years of global humanitarian work, the U.S. Agency for International Development has been quietly dismantled, leaving a massive void in aid efforts around the world. This week, we explore what led to the closure, the political forces behind it and why experts warn the ripple effects both at home and abroad could be devastating. Guest Information: George Ingram, senior fellow, global economy and development, Brookings Institution & former deputy assistant administrator, U.S. Agency for International Development […]

August 10, 2025

Health

Not All Anxiety Is The Same – And Neither Are The Solutions

Cognitive neuroscientist Resh Gupta argues that anxiety isn’t a one-size-fits-all condition, but a spectrum of experiences that affect cognitive control in different ways. Her research explores how specific types of anxiety can be treated more effectively with tailored mindfulness practices. Gupta’s newly proposed framework aims to reshape how scientists study and treat anxiety. Guest Information: Resh Gupta, Cognitive Neuroscientist, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Washington University in St. Louis Links for more info: Washington University in St. Louis: Resh Gupta LinkedIn: Resh […]

August 10, 2025