Posts by Nathan Pine
Asian stocks ease, dollar firms ahead of jobs report, ruling on tariffs
[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] Asian stocks drifted lower and the dollar stood tall on Friday ahead of a crucial jobs report, while investors girded for a Supreme Court ruling on the legality of President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariff that jolted markets last year. Simmering geopolitical tensions across the globe boosted oil prices, as well as defence…
Read MoreDonald C. Rogers Dies: Oscar-Winning ‘Rocky’, ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ & ‘The Goonies’ Sound Director Was 94
[ad_1] Donald C. Rogers, who worked sound on films like Rocky (1976), The Goonies (1985) and Little Shop of Horrors (1986), has died. He was 94. The Academy Award winner died on Sunday, Jan. 4 in Salem, Oregon, where he lived with his wife Lizabeth, according to an online obituary and the local Statesman Journal…
Read MoreHelen Mirren Jokes Golden Globes Gave Her “2 Large Balls” While Accepting 2026 Cecil B. DeMille Award
[ad_1] Dame Helen Mirren is the queen of the 2026 Golden Globes. The Queen star was recognized for her decades-long film career with the Cecil B. DeMille award at the Golden Eve primetime special, and she made a hilarious NSFW joke about the importance of the recognition she’s received from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association…
Read More‘Greenland 2: Migration’ Review: Gerard Butler Fights For Survival Again In Sequel With A Strong Message For Earth
[ad_1] The disaster movie, Greenland, was released in 2020 just as another real disaster, Covid, was running rampant through the planet killing millions. It forced the film to debut digitally and not in theatres due to their closures. Timing is everything. And don’t confuse this at all with current headlines about Trumps threats to take…
Read MoreGold falls as commodity index adjustments weigh ahead of US jobs data
[ad_1] [BENGALURU] Gold fell on Friday (Jan 9) as commodity index readjustments and a firm US dollar kept the pressure on prices in the near term, with investors positioning ahead of the US non-farm payrolls data later in the day. Spot gold fell 0.4 per cent to US$4,458.10 per ounce as at 9.26 am. Bullion…
Read MoreSarah Jessica Parker & Helen Mirren Honored At ‘Golden Eve’ Gala With The Carol Burnett & Cecil B. DeMille Awards Ahead Of Golden Globes
[ad_1] Sarah Jessica Parker and Helen Mirren were honored at the Golden Eve for their career in media ahead of the 2026 Golden Globes. Parker was honored with the Carol Burnett Award, while Mirren received the Cecil B. DeMille Award, both on Tuesday night at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. The special evening…
Read MoreConan O’Brien Cautions Anti-Trump Comedians Against “Exchanging Funny For Anger”
[ad_1] While Donald Trump has provided plenty of material for late-night hosts and other comedians, Conan O’Brien considers political comedy a much more delicate art. The 6x Emmy-winning comic acknowledged that some “very gifted political comedians” exist, but “it’s tricky” when the subject of a comedian’s joke is already so absurd, using the comparison of…
Read More‘People We Meet On Vacation’ Review: The Journey Earns The Destination In Adaptation Of Emily Henry Rom-Com
[ad_1] In a time when many might be mourning the passing of the holidays or longing for refuge from cold climates, Sony, Temple Hill and Netflix‘s collaboration to adapt Emily Henry’s People We Meet on Vacation provides all kinds of escape as it finds a spot for itself on the map of romantic comedies. Star…
Read MoreCK Hutchison is said to pick Goldman Sachs, UBS for Hong Kong-London IPO of Watson Group
[ad_1] [HONG KONG] CK Hutchison Holdings has picked Goldman Sachs and UBS Group to work on the planned initial public offering (IPO) of global health and beauty retailer AS Watson Group, sources familiar with the matter said. The conglomerate owned by billionaire Li Ka-shing is working with the banks on a dual share sale in…
Read MoreFCC Chairman Brendan Carr Rips Some Local TV Stations As “Mouthpieces” For National Networks
[ad_1] Speaking at CES in Las Vegas on Thursday, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr reiterated his view that the “balance of power” has shifted away from local TV affiliates and toward national broadcast networks. “In the broadcast space, you have the national programmers – Disney, Paramount, Fox, Comcast,” he said. “And on the other hand, you’ve…
Read MoreGigi Hadid’s Black Bob Hair Transformation Is Her Darkest Look Yet
[ad_1] Gigi Hadid is saying bye bye to blonde. The model looked almost unrecognizable as she debuted a brand new ‘do in photos shared by hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos. Dimitris posted a slew of photos of Gigi to Instagram Jan. 8 featuring the 30-year-old with a short, dark hairstyle, complemented by dramatic eye makeup and a…
Read MorePeter Traugott To Join Fifth Season As Head Of TV, Leaving Keshet Studios After 10 Years – The Dish
[ad_1] EXCLUSIVE: Peter Traugott, a veteran TV executive with more than three decades of experience, is departing Keshet Studios where he has been President since the company’s 2015 launch, sources tell Deadline. He is expected to be named President of TV for indie studio Fifth Season. Traugott’s hire will become official once his exit from…
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