The 2025 Oscars won't use this 'lovely' format for the acting awards — and it might be for the best

The 2025 Oscars won't use this 'lovely' format for the acting awards — and it might be for the best

[ad_1] (NEXSTAR) – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) is ditching its “Fab Five” format for the acting categories at the upcoming 97th Academy Awards. The format, most recently embraced at the 96th Academy Awards in 2024, takes place during the reading of the nominees, and features five previous Oscar winners (or…

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US to mediate Russia, Ukraine peace talks without Europe — but demands plans on post-war support

US to mediate Russia, Ukraine peace talks without Europe — but demands plans on post-war support

[ad_1] The United States is demanding detailed proposals from European countries on how they plan to support Ukraine throughout peace negotiations and after the war with Russia. Questionnaires sent by the State Department this week aim to gauge Europe’s willingness to supply weaponry, troops and other security arrangements, the Financial Times reported. It comes as…

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Dell secures deal worth more than $5B in Elon Musk's xAI startup company

Dell secures deal worth more than B in Elon Musk's xAI startup company

[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Elon Musk’s xAI is one step closer to becoming a reality after Dell Technologies Inc. secured a deal worth more than $5 billion, according to Bloomberg. Dell is expected to provide Musk’s AI startup company with servers to optimize “artificial intelligence work.” Those servers will contain Nvidia Corp. GB200 semiconductors, according…

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‘Gen Z’s Playboy Mansion’: Meet the 8 members of the ‘Bop House’ raking in millions a month filming NSFW content

‘Gen Z’s Playboy Mansion’: Meet the 8 members of the ‘Bop House’ raking in millions a month filming NSFW content

[ad_1] Who needs Hugh? The Bop House, which has been described as the Gen Z version of Hugh Hefner’s Playboy Mansion, is an OnlyFans haven where its tenants rake in millions for their online NSFW content. Founded by the infamous virgin adult content creator Sophie Rain, the Florida-based Bop House — which reportedly gets its name…

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'Unsolicited' mysterious seed packages sparks concerns

'Unsolicited' mysterious seed packages sparks concerns

[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has sounded alarms regarding “unsolicited seed packages” showing up delivered at Texans doorsteps. The actual sender of the packages is currently unknown, but many of these packages have been delivered from China, according to the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). The specifics regarding the contents of…

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Meryl Streep Gives the Middle Finger While Sitting With Martin Short at SNL 50th Anniversary Concert – E! Online

Meryl Streep Gives the Middle Finger While Sitting With Martin Short at SNL 50th Anniversary Concert – E! Online

[ad_1] During the sketch, the SNL alumni, both 57, performed a satirical medley of several songs, including Kendrick Lamar‘s “Not Like Us,” Britney Spears‘ “Work B—h,” Chappell Roan‘s “Good Luck, Babe!” and Doechii‘s “Denial Is River.” Gasteyer, Ferrell, Streep and Short are among a long list of celebs who took part in the event, one of…

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Cedar Park-based aerospace company awarded $21M contract

Cedar Park-based aerospace company awarded M contract

[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Firefly Aerospace, a Cedar Park-based aerospace company, announced it was awarded a $21.81 million mission contract. Firefly said the contract would help it launch the VICTUS SOL Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) mission, which allows the U.S. to quickly respond to on-orbit needs. “The VICTUS SOL launch will provide the operational capability…

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Protesters gather outside Austin-area Tesla store

Protesters gather outside Austin-area Tesla store

[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — More than a dozen people showed up to a protest at an Austin-area Tesla store Saturday morning. “Sell your Teslas, dump your stock, join the picket lines,” organizers said. “Hurting Tesla is stopping Musk. Stopping Musk will help save lives and our democracy.” Protesters arrived at a Tesla location in The…

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