Jay Leno injured in nasty motorbike crash

US talkshow host Jay Leno has broken several bones in a motorbike crash, just weeks after he was badly injured in a car fire. The former Tonight Show host revealed in a new interview that he is recovering from multiple broken bones after the motorcycle accident, Page Six reported.
Read more: https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/us-talkshow-host-jay-leno-injured-in-motorbike-crash/news-story/a6f092ed096a2b8fd9e51fd2389fd703?source=Snapzu

Ukraine war: Russian athletes cannot be allowed at Olympics, Zelensky says

Olympics chiefs say Russian and Belarusian athletes could compete as neutrals, but Ukraine opposes the move.
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Brett Goldstein Hints at ‘Ted Lasso’ Ending: ‘It’s Better If You Don’t Know Anything’

“I love all of these characters and want it to end well, but Jason has a very clear vision and always has,” Goldstein said of the Season 3 writing process. “No one is phoning it.&…
Read more: https://www.indiewire.com/2023/01/brett-goldstein-ted-lasso-ending-update-1234804843/?source=Snapzu

Craig Mazin says that The Last of Us 2nd season is a great challenge, because “it is a much bigger and more complicated st

HBO has already officially announced that the adaptation of the video game will have a second season, on social networks they were already able to see a video in which it could be the official intro of the series and the phrase “Season 2” . Its showrunner, Craig Mazin , was apparently thinking about the continuation of the series long before its announcement, since he has revealed a bit about how he would adapt the second part.
Read more: https://thegamespoof.com/entertainment/craig-mazin-says-that-the-last-of-us-2nd-season-is-a-great-challenge/?source=Snapzu

Brendan Fraser On The “Self-Loathing” That Shaped His Early Career: “On Some Level I Felt I Deserved A Beating”

Brendan Fraser is best known for his physical performances in popular comedies like The Mummy and George of The Jungle, but in a recent interview, The Whale star broke down the effect his early car…
Read more: https://deadline.com/2023/01/brendan-fraser-on-the-self-loathing-that-shaped-his-early-career-1235243617/?source=Snapzu

Beyond Human: A Billion Years of Evolution and the Fate of Our Species

Our lifespans might feel like a long time by human standards, but to the Earth it's the blink of an eye. Even the entirety of human history represents a tiny slither of the vast chronology for our planet. We often think about geological time when looking back into the past, but today we look ahead. What might happen on our planet in the next billion years?
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James Cameron has now directed 3 of the 5 highest-grossing movies ever

With 'Avatar: The Way of Water' hitting a new box-office milestone, James Cameron has now directed three of the five highest-grossing movies of all time worldwide.
Read more: https://ew.com/movies/james-cameron-directed-3-of-5-highest-grossing-movies-ever-avatar-the-way-of-water/?source=Snapzu

Three seconds of audio could end up costing Fox $504,000

Despite being a well-known illegal sound that many film and television productions have been fined over, US media titan Fox stands accused of playing the Emergency Alert System attention tone to promote an NFL show on dozens of TV channels. The Federal Communications Commission, which polices use of the sound to protect its integrity, now wants to fine the organization $504,000 – just as it did for Hollywood action film Olympus Has Fallen ($1.9 million, 2014) right down to Jimmy Kimmel Live ($395,000, 2019).
Read more: https://www.theregister.com/2023/01/27/fox_eas_tones_fine/?source=Snapzu

Performer of the Week: Anna Torv

To say Torv made the most of her brief time on The Last of Us would be quite the understatement. In just two episodes, the Fringe vet crafted such a complex, multi-dimensional character that we were genuinely heartbroken when Tess was killed off in Sunday’s tense hour.
Read more: https://tvline.com/2023/01/28/anna-torv-the-last-of-us-season-1-episode-2-performance-tess/?source=Snapzu

Jeremy Renner was injured by snowplough when trying to save nephew

Actor Jeremy Renner was trying to stop a snowplough from crashing into his nephew when he became trapped and it crushed him, a police report discloses. The Marvel star was using the six-tonne PistenBully plough to help Alexander Fries free his car from the snow. But the large vehicle then began to roll down the hill, a Washoe County sheriff's department report said.
Read more: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64423863?source=Snapzu

Former Detroit Lions Linebacker Jessie Lemonier Dead At 25

Former Detroit Lions linebacker Jessie Lemonier has passed away, the team announced. He was only 25.
Read more: https://www.tmz.com/2023/01/26/jessie-lemonier-dead-at-25-linebacker-lions-chargers-nfl-xfl-usfl/?source=Snapzu

Colette: The most beloved French writer of all time

An icon in her native France, Colette's scandalous life and works still captivate readers 150 years on from her birth, writes Alan Simpson.
Read more: https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20230125-colette-the-most-beloved-french-writer-of-all-time?source=Snapzu

Shinichiro Watanabe Couldn’t Watch Netflix’s Live-Action ‘Cowboy Bebop’: It Was ‘Tough to Continue’

Right after 3, 2, 1, Shinichiro Watanabe couldn’t go anymore. The “Cowboy Bebop” anime creator revealed that the Netflix live-action adaptation of the noir series was “tough” to watch. Starring John Cho, the short-lived series was canceled by the streamer three weeks after its premiere in November 2021.
Read more: https://www.indiewire.com/2023/01/shinichiro-watanabe-netflix-cowboy-bebop-was-tough-to-watch-1234804420/?source=Snapzu

‘The Simpsons,’ ‘Bob’s Burgers,’ and ‘Family Guy’ Renewed for Two More Seasons Each at Fox

Fox has ordered two more seasons of its staple animated comedies “The Simpsons,” “Bob’s Burgers,” and “Family Guy,” continuing their long-time runs on Fox …
Read more: https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/the-simpsons-bobs-burgers-family-guy-renewed-fox-1235503506/?source=Snapzu

How a British actress pulled off an Oscars shock

Andrea Riseborough's surprise nod is one of several which left awards pundits astounded.
Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-64392702.amp?source=Snapzu

How the Internet Turned a Boomer TV Cop Into a Sex Symbol and Queer Icon

A bumbling detective provides a surprising kind of comfort.
Read more: https://slate.com/culture/2023/01/columbo-tumblr-queer-fandom-poker-face.html?source=Snapzu

Even Reality TV Hosts Are Being Replaced By Robots

Milf Manor, The Button, and Pressure Cooker all operate without a host—but at what cost?
Read more: https://www.vice.com/en/article/wxnm5q/even-reality-tv-hosts-are-being-replaced-by-robots?source=Snapzu

Science Fiction as a Futurist Tool

Through the medium of science fiction, we are transported to strange and foreign worlds that are distorted mirrors of today’s world or visions of possible futures, good or bad. The science fiction visions that resonate most with us tap into our conscious and subconscious desires and anxieties about the future.
Read more: https://farsight.cifs.dk/science-fiction-as-a-futurist-tool/?source=Snapzu

Egyptians offered loans to buy books as inflation soars

Egyptians are used to paying for costly items such as cars or washing machines in instalments, but rocketing inflation means they can now buy books this way. "A book has become a luxury item here in Egypt. It's not a basic commodity like food and people are saving on luxuries," says Mohammed El-Baaly of Sefsafa Publishing House.
Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-64387130?source=Snapzu

The Last of US season two is ‘likely’, Bella Ramsey says

Speaking to the BBC, Bella Ramsey – who plays Ellie in the TV adaptation – said the reaction to the show’s first episodes makes a second season all but certain, but stressed that nothing had been officially confirmed yet. “If people keep watching, I think [a second series] is pretty likely,” she said. “It’s down to the guys at HBO.”
Read more: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-last-of-us-season-two-is-likely-bella-ramsey-says/?source=Snapzu

DirecTV Drops Newsmax As Conservative Lawmakers’ Protest

The pay TV provider had been at odds with the news outlet over carriage terms.
Read more: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/directv-drops-newsmax-1235308929/?source=Snapzu

'Superman & Lois' casts Michael Cudlitz as Lex Luthor

Michael Cudlitz has been cast on 'Superman & Lois' as a new version of DC Comics supervillain Lex Luthor.
Read more: https://ew.com/tv/superman-and-lois-casts-michael-cudlitz-lex-luthor/?source=Snapzu

Dave Chappelle Confronts Anti-Trans Backlash, Says Protesters Threw Eggs at His Fans

Dave Chappelle released the second episode of his “The Midnight Miracle” podcast with co-hosts Talib Kweli and Yasiin Bey and confronted the backlash that has surrounded him for years
Read more: https://variety.com/2023/film/news/dave-chappelle-trans-backlash-protesters-threw-eggs-fans-1235482449/?source=Snapzu

Stoned Harrison Ford Is Comedy Gold in 'Shrinking'

Apple TV+’s new comedy series from the Ted Lasso team stars Jason Segel as a widower-therapist resorting to strange tactics and Ford as his kooky mentor
Read more: https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-reviews/shrinking-review-harrison-ford-comedy-apple-tv-jason-segel-ted-lasso-1234662959/?source=Snapzu

Skrillex Reflects on ‘Toughest Year of My Life’ as He Rings in 35th Birthday

Skrillex marked his 35th birthday on Monday by posting a vulnerable series of tweets about the difficulties he’s faced in the past few years. “Had the toughest year of my life in ’22, as did so many others. I literally found myself with no drive and purpose for the first time in my life,” he began.
Read more: https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/skrillex-35th-birthday-toughest-year-of-my-life-1235200392/?source=Snapzu

Chris Evans Jokes with Jeremy Renner After His Accident: 'Has Anyone Even Checked' on the Snowplow?

Jeremy Renner can always count on friend Chris Evans to be there for him. Shortly after Renner, 52, posted a message on social media about being on the mend and looking forward with a positive outlook after his snowplow accident, Evans, 41, reacted with a light-hearted response to his Marvel costar.
Read more: https://people.com/movies/chris-evans-jokes-with-jeremy-renner-about-snowplow-after-his-accident/?source=Snapzu

He made a children’s book using AI. Then came the rage.

Ammaar Reshi thought of it as just a fun, creative idea: Use artificial intelligence tools to write and illustrate a children’s book that he had always wanted to make for a friend’s daughter. He gave himself only a weekend to do it.
Read more: https://www.newsindiatimes.com/he-made-a-childrens-book-using-ai-then-came-the-rage/?source=Snapzu

How to watch the Super Bowl 2023: Your best streaming options

The best way for most of us to watch the big game in the greatest possible way will be in 4K via a streaming service.
Read more: https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/home-entertainment/super-bowl-time-date-how-to-watch-online/?source=Snapzu

Michael J. Fox Documentary ‘Still’ Scores Emotional Standing Ovation at Sundance Film Festival Premiere

The crowd leapt to its feet as Michael J. Fox took the stage at the Sundance Film Festival on Friday for the premiere of a new documentary about his life, career and work as a public advocate for Parkinson’s research. He was joined by Davis Guggenheim, the director of “Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie,” which Apple will release this year.
Read more: https://variety.com/2023/film/festivals/michael-j-fox-documentary-still-standing-ovation-sundance-film-festival-premiere-1235497030/?source=Snapzu

Digital Books wear out faster than Physical Books

Ever try to read a physical book passed down in your family from 100 years ago?  Probably worked well. Ever try reading an ebook you paid for 10 years ago?   Probably a different experience. From the leasing business model of mega publishers to physical device evolution to format obsolescence, digital books are fragile and […]
Read more: https://blog.archive.org/2022/11/15/digital-books-wear-out-faster-than-physical-books/?source=Snapzu

Brooke Shields reveals rape as young star in Sundance film: I just thought 'stay alive and get out' | Life

Brooke Shields revealed she was raped as a young Hollywood actor in new documentary Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields, which premiered at the Sundance film festival on Friday. The former supermodel did not reveal the identity of her attacker, but said she met with the man - someone she already knew - soon after she graduated college, believing it was a work meeting to discuss casting her in a new movie.
Read more: https://www.news24.com/channel/movies/news/brooke-shields-reveals-rape-as-young-star-in-sundance-film-i-just-thought-stay-alive-and-get-out-20230121?source=Snapzu

Jeremy Renner Says He Broke 30 Bones in Snowplow Accident, Grateful for It “Uniting Actionable Love”

Jeremy Renner is letting fans know that he broke 30 bones in the New Year’s Day snowplow accident that led to his hospitalization, but that he continues to be on the road to recovery. The actor took to Instagram on Saturday to share a photo of himself receiving medical attention on his legs. “Morning workouts, resolutions all changed this particular new years...
Read more: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/jeremy-renner-broke-30-bones-snowplow-accident-1235306119/?source=Snapzu

Robert Pattinson Slams Male Beauty Standard In Hollywood, Says He Once Ate Potatoes For Two Weeks As A Detox

Robert Pattinson was discussing the pressure male actors face in Hollywood to uphold particular beauty standards when he told the ES Magazine that he once ate only boiled potatoes for two weeks as part of a weight loss detox.
Read more: https://deadline.com/2023/01/robert-pattinson-once-ate-potatoes-for-two-weeks-as-a-detox-1235229996/?source=Snapzu

Disney is bringing Tron back from the dead, with Jared Leto starring

Tron, a series about people who wear electronic pyjamas and ride motorcycles that is cursed to spring back to life once every decade or so, is returning once again. Deadline reports(opens in new tab) that Disney is in early talks with Joachim Rønning to direct Tron: Ares, the third entry in the film series that will apparently, god help us, star Jared Leto.
Read more: https://www.pcgamer.com/disney-is-bringing-tron-back-from-the-dead-with-jared-leto-starring/?source=Snapzu

11 Rappers Set to Make it Big in 2023

From New York’s Cash Cobain to Lola Brooke and Kidd Kenn, here are the up-and-comers ready to take over this year
Read more: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/rappers-to-watch-2023-1234661600/?source=Snapzu

‘Cobra Kai’ Renewed For Sixth And Final Season

Netflix’s Cobra Kai has been renewed for a sixth and final season. The final run, which promises to be “the biggest and baddest” season of all, is set to begin production in late spring, Deadline hears.
Read more: https://deadline.com/2023/01/cobra-kai-renewed-for-sixth-and-final-season-1235227769/?source=Snapzu

Timothée Chalamet Ponders His Next Role in Hilarious New Apple TV+ Commercial

Apple TV+ has teamed up with Timothée Chalamet to show off its original programs and big-name lineup in its new branding campaign “Call Me With Timothée Chalamet.” The campaign video depicts Chalamet falling head-over-heels for Apple TV+, marveling at its works such as “Causeway,” “Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me” and the Emmy-winning Jason Sudeikis comedy “Ted Lasso.” Chalamet begins to wonder why he does not yet have a role on Apple TV+.
Read more: https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/timothee-chalamet-star-new-apple-tv-branding-campaign-1235496536/?source=Snapzu

The Last of Us TV Show Leads To Huge Boost In Game Sales

The arrival of The Last of Us TV show has given a major boost to sales for both entries in Naughty Dog’s game series. According to game sales charts data available at online retailer Amazon, sales of The Last of Us Remastered and The Last of Us Part II on PS4 and The Last of Us Part I on PS5 have seen a major boost since the premiere of the HBO TV show.
Read more: https://twistedvoxel.com/the-last-of-us-tv-show-huge-boost-sales-game-series/?source=Snapzu

David Crosby, Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash Co-Founder, Dies at 81

Singer-songwriter-guitarist David Crosby, a founding member of two popular and enormously influential ’60s rock units
Read more: https://variety.com/2023/music/news/david-crosby-dead-dies-byrds-crosby-stills-nash-1235495467/?source=Snapzu

James Cameron Says Watching ‘Avatar’ on Your Phone Is Bad, but Not Because of Screen Size: Stop Multitasking

James Cameron’s “Avatar” franchise was made for viewing in premium large format theaters such as IMAX 3D and Dolby Cinema, but that doesn’t mean watching the movies at home …
Read more: https://variety.com/2023/film/news/james-cameron-slams-watching-movies-on-phones-1235493992/?source=Snapzu

MLS Player Anton Walkes Dead At 25 After Boat Accident In Florida

Pro soccer player Anton Walkes -- defender and midfielder for Charlotte FC -- tragically died after a boat accident in Florida, the team announced. He was only 25 years old. The Major League Soccer club said Thursday the organization is devastated by the news.
Read more: https://www.tmz.com/2023/01/19/anton-walkes-major-league-soccer-charlotte-fc-dead-boat-crash-at-25/?source=Snapzu

Fall Out Boy Signs With Fueled by Ramen-Elektra, Announces New Album ‘So Much (for) Stardust’

Fall Out Boy has signed with Fueled by Ramen/ Elektra Records and announced its first studio album in four years, titled “So Much (for) Stardust,” coming March 24. The announcement comes with the release of single “Love From the Other Side,” which Fall Out Boy will perform on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Wednesday night. The band also released a music video for the song, directed by David Braun and Open the Portal.
Read more: https://variety.com/2023/music/news/fall-out-boy-new-album-elektra-records-so-much-for-stardust-1235234976/?source=Snapzu

Rapper Flo Rida wins $82 million lawsuit against energy drink company Celsius

A jury found Celsius guilty of breaching an endorsement deal with Flo Rida that ran from 2014 to 2018.
Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/rapper-flo-rida-wins-82-million-lawsuit-energy-drink-company-celsius-rcna66448?source=Snapzu

In the ’80s, We Decided Bike Helmets Make Riders Safe. Cyclists Have Paid for It Ever Since.

Some cyclists refuse to wear helmets on principle. They have their reasons.
Read more: https://slate.com/technology/2023/01/bike-helmets-cyclist-deaths-do-you-need-to-wear.html?source=Snapzu

Fans shocked by TikToker’s wild SpongeBob revelation: ‘Now it makes sense’

In the words of SpongeBob SquarePants, it’s time to use your imagination. One user on TikTok is sharing a theory about the characters on Nickelodeon’s hit cartoon “SpongeBob SquarePants” — and viewers are shook.
Read more: https://nypost.com/2023/01/17/fans-shocked-by-tiktokers-wild-spongebob-reveal-now-it-makes-sense/?source=Snapzu

"Monorail!" How Conan O’Brien Came Up With an Iconic ‘Simpsons’ Episode

It all started with a ridiculous billboard
Read more: https://www.theringer.com/tv/2023/1/17/23558002/the-simpsons-marge-vs-the-monorail-conan-obrien?source=Snapzu

Stephen Colbert to Adapt One of George R.R. Martin’s Favorite Books Into TV Series

Roger Zelazny's long-gestating 'The Chronicles of Amber' adaptation might finally get made thanks to the CBS late-night host and fantasy superfan getting on board.
Read more: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/stephen-colbert-george-r-r-martin-chronicles-of-amber-1235302213/?source=Snapzu

The 100 Greatest TV Characters of the 21st Century

TV IN 2020 IS NOT WHAT IT WAS IN 2000. When this century began, "streaming" was something that might refer to a river, not a way to watch TV shows and movies. The big four broadcast networks still reigned. People sat through commercials to get their nightly programming fix. Over the two decades that followed, the medium has gone through multiple Golden Ages, as Difficult Men dramas gave way to Complicated Women Sagas, and the rise of streaming services flooded our screens with Too Much TV.
Read more: https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/best-tv-characters-of-the-21st-century-ranked?source=Snapzu

‘The Last Of Us’ Becomes HBO’s Second Largest Debut After ‘House Of The Dragon’ Since 2010 With 4.7M Viewers

The Last Of Us drew a healthy number for HBO on Sunday night. The videogame adaptation, starring Pedro Pascal, drew 4.7M viewers across linear and HBO Max. It marked the largest debut after House of the Dragon since Boardwalk Empire launched in 2010.
Read more: https://deadline.com/2023/01/the-last-of-us-premiere-draws-4-7m-viewers-1235224124/?source=Snapzu

Rachel Zegler Admits She’s ‘Afraid’ of Paparazzi and Warns They Won’t Make Money Off Her: ‘I’m Not J.Lo’

“West Side Story” breakout Rachel Zegler has some things to say to the paparazzi. The star of Disney’s upcoming “Snow White” shared a message on social media for the groups of photographers who follow her around New York City. She explained how the media’s constant pursuit of candid photos of her has begun to make her feel unsafe, and revealed that she plans to wear the same coat every day to render the photos worthless (a strategy famously used by Daniel Radcliffe during his Broadway days).
Read more: https://www.indiewire.com/2023/01/rachel-zegler-slams-paparazzi-1234800005/?source=Snapzu