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Jenna Ortega Leaves Scream Franchise After Melissa Barrera Firing
Gizmodo,
In the wake of Scream franchise star Melissa Barrera being let go from her role in Scream VII due to perceived inflammatory comments on social media about the Israel and Hamas conflict, co-star Jenna Ortega has left the film. Read more...
Don’t Fall for Bad Black Friday ‘Deals’
It’s nearly Black Friday, the time of year when corporations show they’re thankful for you with discounts on thousands of products. But get this: Corporations are not as grateful as they appear (WTF?), and there are a lot of phony deals out there. Here are Gizmodo’s best tips for avoiding bad deals at any time of… Read more...
Google Meet can now detect when you raise your hand IRL
TechCrunch,
Google launched its hand gesture detection feature on Google Meet that recognizes when your physical hand is raised and triggers the hand raise icon to notify participants in the video call that you have a question. The AI-powered feature was initially announced back in March. Google Meet only detects your hand when it is visible […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Saltburn director Emerald Fennell doesn't think her mind is all that twisted
AV Club,
This story contains spoilers for Emerald Fennell’s Saltburn. Read more...
Jodie Whittaker Reflects on Leaving Doctor Who: 'I’m Always the Doctor'
It’s been a long time in the making, but as Doctor Who celebrates its 60th anniversary this weekend, it enters a new era—one that will, at least, close the book on the recent tenure of Jodie Whittaker’s 13th Doctor. But as the actress begins to launch her own next chapter, she is still fondly looking back on her time… Read more...
Daryl Hall gets a restraining order against partner John Oates
Boing Boing,
Daryl Hall & John Oates are considered to be the most successful pop duo of all time, but that doesn't mean they're the most compatible duo. In fact, Hall is so fed up with Oates, he has filed a lawsuit — and even a restraining order — against his decades-long partner. — Read the rest
Donor allegedly offered $20M to recruit a Tlaib primary challenger
Politico Picks,
The lucrative proposal to Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Hill Harper arrived on Oct. 16, according to a source with direct knowledge — and got rejected.
John Waters and David Lynch really love Lana Del Rey
Lana Del Rey has many, many fans, including the staff and patrons of a Florence, Alabama Waffle House, the administration of NYU, and the Recording Academy, who just nominated her 2023 album Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd for five Grammys. Unsurprisingly, the artist—who penned the line “When you… Read more...