Natalie Portman transforms into Chris Hemsworth's Norse god character during filming in Sydney
Natalie Portman's transformation into the 'Goddess of Thunder' was revealed for the first time on Thursday, with the Oscar winning actress spotted on set as the pivotal scene was filmed. Read more...
The Performance of Racial Passing
Though Nella Larsens classic 1929 novel is understood to be a tragedy, it also exposes race to be something of a farce. Read more...
If Twitter Users Could Vote
The service analyzed messages surrounding Oscar nominees, looking at context as well as mentions, and found "Selma" would get best picture if tweets counted. Read more...
India39;s Covaxin Covid-19 Vaccine, Already in Use, Shows Promise in Trials
The Indian maker of Covaxin says interim results from clinical trials suggest it is safe and effective, potentially removing one hurdle to New Delhis ambitious inoculation campaign. Read more...
Fred Segal, Designer Who Commodified California Cool, Dies at 87
His laid-back style and namesake jeans made him a touchstone of 1960s fashion, drawing celebrities and tourists alike to his stores. Read more...
E.A. Sports Will Resurrect College Football Video Game
The planned return of a game beloved by fans was announced amid a protracted national debate over whether players should be paid for their images. Read more...
Janet Jackson two-part documentary set to air on AE and Lifetime
Janet Jackson is getting the star treatment with a two-night documentary event that will air simultaneously on both AE and Lifetime. Read more...
WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar apologizes after saying pandemic is 'really good for CNN's ratings'
Jason Kilar, CEO of CNN's parent company WarnerMedia, said at a conference Thursday that COVID-19 is 'really good for ratings' after he was called out by the Wall Street Journal's Joe Flint. Read more...
Kevin McCarthy pleads with Donald Trump not to take revenge on Republicans
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is pleading with former President Donald Trump not to take revenge on Republicans who have crossed him. Read more...
Neanderthals Listened to the World Much Like Us
A reconstructed Neanderthal ear adds a new piece to the puzzle of whether the early humans could speak. Read more...
Florence Birdwell, Singing Teacher to Broadway Stars, Dies at 96
She was a tough yet empathetic voice professor at Oklahoma City University for 67 years. Two of her students, Kelli OHara and Kristin Chenoweth, won Tony Awards. Read more...
Five-year-old Thai twins get MARRIED because their Buddhist parents believe they were lovers
Washirawit Bee Moosika and his sister Rinrada Breem (left) were wed at their family home in Nakhon Si Thammarat southern, Thailand on March 4. A Buddhist monk chanted blessings. Read more...
Tsunami Warning Lifted for New Zealand After 8.1-Magnitude Earthquake
The temblor was one of three powerful earthquakes that were recorded within eight hours in the South Pacific off New Zealand, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Read more...
He Was Born Into Slavery, but Achieved Musical Stardom
The life and work of Thomas Wiggins, who toured as Blind Tom, has been given more attention in recent years. Read more...
Ovechkin and Three Other Capitals Out After Health and Safety Violation
The Capitals incident was the latest instance of the virus affecting the N.H.L. season, as Carolina has had three games postponed and Dallas has yet to play. Read more...
Turkish father stabs former business partner and his family to death
Mehmet Serif Boga (second right) allegedly murdered Ilkay Tokkal, (second left) his 41-year-old wife Emel Tokkal, and his four-year-old son Ali Doruk at their Eskisehir apartment on February 15. Read more...
Whos Behind the Fight Between Warner Bros. and Hollywood? Its ATT
The town is mad about the studios decision to put movies on HBO Max and in theaters at the same time. But with a telecom giant running an entertainment company, things were bound to get weird. Read more...
Health Following a meat and dairy-free vegan diet leads to weaker BONES, scientists warn
The bone health of 36 vegans and 36 non-vegans was compared by means of ultrasound by researchers led from theGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment. Read more...