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‘Hacks’ Season 5 Premiere Recap

‘Hacks’ Season 5 Premiere Recap

Published by Daniella Wilson

[This story contains spoilers from the season five premiere of Hacks.] In the opening moments of the fifth and final season of the HBO series Hacks, Jean Smart’s Debra Vance is dead — or so scream the headlines on newspaper clippings at a memorial erected outside the gates of her Las Vegas mansion. The famous — perhaps legendary — comic is horrified to see the shrine when she pulls up with Ava, her head writer, comic foil, and best frenemy. However, being the megalomaniac she is, Deb is even more horrified by what her obituary says about her life as a pioneering underdog in the man’s world of comedy. The set-up, which resolves season four’s cliffhanger that saw Debra and Ava far off in Singapore after her late-night show’s success imploded, works in the same manner the Emmy-winning series has since its 2021 debut. Guided by Smart’s sharp, undeniably charming performance — here conveying Deb’s vanity and pathos as she greets fans gathered at her memorial and then contemplates her legacy as it plays out …

Trump says Iran war nearly done: Speech recap

Trump says Iran war nearly done: Speech recap

Published by Sam Flores

Sen. Lindsey Graham says Trump gave a ‘compelling explanation’ about U.S. action against Iran Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) speaks alongside Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol Building on September 27, 2023 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham said that President Trump gave a “compelling explanation” on why the U.S. had to act against Iran’s “evil regime.” Graham said in a post on X that it was “the best speech I could’ve hoped for,” adding that it informed Americans and the world that the U.S. is “2-3 weeks from reaching our military objectives, which is the destruction of Iran’s missile and nuclear weapon programs.” He said that “the most compelling and biggest takeaway of all” was that Trump’s declaration to use military force to destroy the Iranian regime’s economy, guaranteeing “they will never go back to their old ways.” Sen. Ted Cruz in his post on X said the U.S. was “on the cusp of ending Iran’s nuclear blackmail,” which makes America “much, much …

Super Mario Bros Movie recap: What happened in the first film?

Super Mario Bros Movie recap: What happened in the first film?

Published by Daniella Wilson

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is arriving in cinemas this week, and if you’re about to go and see it, you might be wondering what happened in the first film. Even if you saw it at the time, you’d be forgiven for forgetting the original Mario movie’s plot details in the gap between April 2023 and now. So, if you’re looking for a little refresher, keep on reading and we’ll run through all the major story beats of The Super Mario Bros Movie, bringing you all the way up to speed for the new one’s imminent release. The Super Mario Bros Movie recap: What happened in the first film? At the start of the first film, Mario and Luigi are two actual plumbers from real life Brooklyn. Before long, they are trying to save the city, because there’s a big plumbing emergency going on. While they are underground trying to fix the problem, they find a Warp Pipe. They go through it and quickly get separated. Mario ends up in the Mushroom Kingdom. Luigi immediately …

‘Love Story’ Episode 8, Exit Strategy (Insider’s Recap)

‘Love Story’ Episode 8, Exit Strategy (Insider’s Recap)

Published by Daniella Wilson

Lisa DePaulo was a feature writer for John F. Kennedy Jr.’s magazine, George, and has shared her opinion of the FX hit series Love Story for The Hollywood Reporter. She will be recapping episodes through the end of the season. This penultimate episode of Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette is ominously titled “Exit Strategy.” And the crash is next week. So which of the plot points constitutes said exit strategy? Is it John having to go to a book party by himself because Carolyn won’t leave their loft? Is it John forlorn because he can’t figure out if Carolyn has run the dishwasher? (“Did you hear it running?” he hisses. Could they be more banal?) Is it the Kentucky Fried Chicken he brings home for dinner? Kentucky Fried Chicken? They live in Tribeca! They eat at the Odeon! Rest assured that John Kennedy did not bring his bride Kentucky Fried Chicken, which in episode eight gets more product placement than Prada.  And why, oh why, are they making him so queeny? All the little hissy fits, the fey mannerisms, the gyrating to Sade. “I love …

Oscars 2026 Recap: Highlights, Winners

Oscars 2026 Recap: Highlights, Winners

Published by Daniella Wilson

One Battle After Another, Paul Thomas Anderson’s wry look at activism and radicalism in a time drenched in both, won best picture, best director and best adapted screenplay among a host of other prizes at a celebratory if at times pointed Oscars Sunday night. “There is no best among them; there is just what the mood is that day,” Anderson said, citing the 1976 Oscars and its deep bench to make a point about the good company in this one. The auteur was accepting the best picture prize, his third Oscar of the night after a 30-year career in which he had previously won zero. Indeed, a slew of first-time winners dominated the telecast of the 2026 Oscars, with strong supporting appearances from politics and late Hollywood legends. An acclaimed veteran filmmaker (Ryan Coogler), an acclaimed even more veteran filmmaker (Anderson), an acclaimed veteran actor (Michael B. Jordan) and an acclaimed even more veteran actress (Amy Madigan) all won statuettes for the first time. Ditto for a KPop song (“Golden”), an Irish woman competing for …

Peaky Blinders recap: 5 things you need to remember before watching the film

Peaky Blinders recap: 5 things you need to remember before watching the film

Published by Daniella Wilson

It’s been almost three years since the final season of Peaky Blinders wrapped up on BBC One, so you’d be forgiven for feeling a bit rusty as we prepare to head back to Birmingham for the latest instalment of Steven Knight’s gangster saga. The Immortal Man – which is released in select UK cinemas today (Friday 6 March) ahead of a Netflix release in two weeks’ time – sees Cillian Murphy’s Tommy Shelby head to the big screen for the first time, with a number of high-profile additions to the cast including Tim Roth, Rebecca Ferguson and Barry Keoghan. The film’s action unfolds in 1940, right in the midst of the Second World War, which means we’re picking up around six years on from when we left the Shelby clan and their associates at the end of the final run. But despite the passage of time, there are a few developments from the TV show that are well worth remembering before you head to the cinemas. Read on for our recap of 5 things you …

Samsung Unpacked 2026 recap: All the news on Galaxy S26 Ultra, Privacy Display, Buds 4 Pro

Samsung Unpacked 2026 recap: All the news on Galaxy S26 Ultra, Privacy Display, Buds 4 Pro

Published by skeptic

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Samsung’s first Unpacked event of the year is over, with the company launching new Galaxy S26 phones, the Galaxy Buds 4 series, and more. Also: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. S26 Plus vs. S26: I compared the key differences ZDNET is reporting from the ground in San Francisco — and remotely, around the clock — to get you the latest information on Samsung Unpacked 2026. Stay tuned for updates throughout the week. How to watch Samsung Unpacked 2026 For those tuning in virtually, Samsung livestreamed the event on Samsung Newsroom, Samsung.com, or Samsung’s YouTube channel, with on-demand replays available now. ZDNET’s sibling site, CNET, is also broadcasting the event, featuring live reactions and commentary from editors and analysts. Every product announced at Samsung Unpacked 2026 The Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup was the headlining act, featuring larger displays with thinner bezels and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, with the Ultra model, in particular, introducing 60W charging and a specialized Privacy Display. Accompanying the phones are the Galaxy …

State of the Union 2026 recap: Trump touted economic gains

State of the Union 2026 recap: Trump touted economic gains

Published by Sam Flores

Spanberger: ‘We did not hear truth from our president’ Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivers the Democratic response to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address in Williamsburg, Virginia, U.S., Feb. 24, 2026. Steve Helber | Via Reuters Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger, in giving the Democratic response to the State of the Union address, said Trump “did what he always does: he lied, he scapegoated, and he distracted, and he offered no real solutions to our nation’s pressing challenges, many of which he is actively making worse.” “We did not hear truth from our president,” Spanberger said, speaking from Williamsburg, Va. She said that Trump, despite his promises, had made life less affordable for Americans with his tariff policies, and by “cutting food programs for hungry kids.” Spanberger also criticized Trump’s immigration enforcement policies, which have led to the arrest and detainment of U.S. Citizens and “people who aspire to be Americans.” “They have ripped nursing mothers away from their babies,” she said. And “over the last year, through DOGE mass firings and the appointment …

What Happened in Hulu’s ‘Paradise’? Here’s a Recap Before Season 2 Premieres

What Happened in Hulu’s ‘Paradise’? Here’s a Recap Before Season 2 Premieres

Published by skeptic

Paradise, the Emmy-nominated drama from This Is Us creator Dan Fogelman and starring Sterling K. Brown, is returning for season 2. In the series, Brown plays Xavier Collins, the head security guard to former President Cal Bradford (James Marsden). When Cal is found dead, an investigation is put into motion that opens Xavier’s eyes to a far-reaching conspiracy that changes everything he has been led to believe is true. Returning in season 2 of Paradise are Krys Marshall, Julianne Nicholson, Sarah Shahi, Nicole Brydon Bloom, Aliyah Mastin, Percy Daggs IV and Charlie Evans. Newcomers to the cast include Thomas Doherty, Shailene Woodley, Erik Svedberg-Zelman, Betsy Moore and Enuka Okuma. Read on for a recap of what happened in the first season of Paradise and details on when season 2 will premiere. Read more: Hulu Review: Strong Library of Network TV and Exciting Originals at a Competitive Price James Marsden stars in season 2 of Paradise. Disney/Ser Baffo What happened in season 1 of Paradise? After an extinction-level event sent the world into chaos, a select …