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Blank Street cafe chain opens location in Studio City

Blank Street cafe chain opens location in Studio City

Published by Sam Flores

p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text”> After months of anticipation, Blank Street opened its first Los Angeles location in Studio City on Aug. 12. Launched as a coffee cart in Brooklyn in 2020 by former tech entrepreneurs Vinay Menda and Issam Freiha, the venture capital-backed cafe chain has since grown to more than 100 locations around the world. The company announced its West Coast debut in April, with locations in Studio City and Beverly Hills originally slated to open in June. While the Beverly Hills outpost is still forthcoming, the Studio City location was quick to draw lines. On Tuesday morning, dozens queued up, sometimes wrapping around the shop’s interior. A pre-opening view of Blank Street’s new Studio City location. (Matthew Westgate) On the menu are Blank Street’s signature drinks, all of which can be ordered with espresso or matcha as the base, including the cookie butter-flavored Blondie latte, the cinnamon- and honey-forward Daydream latte and the shaken vanilla bean cold brew or matcha. The Cortado Cloud, a 4-ounce espresso or matcha drink sweetened with vanilla syrup and finished with …

“The End of Oak Street” does pastiche right

“The End of Oak Street” does pastiche right

Published by Sam Flores

In 2015’s “Jurassic World” — the first of the “Jurassic Park” franchise’s largely interminable bastard step-children — there’s a moment of action that briefly suggests the film might exist for reasons other than to extend its source material and make oodles of cash. In the scene, which occurs just as things fall apart (as they always seem to do in these films), dinosaurs break loose and attack all of the theme park’s patrons.  In the ensuing chaos, a woman is snatched up by a flying Pteranodon and swooped into the air, where others of its species take turns throwing her between their beaks. She’s then dropped into the water, where the winged creatures swarm her once more. Just as the dinosaurs pluck her out of the depths, a Mosasaurus leaps from the water and swallows both the woman and the dino attacking her. It’s downright cruel and undeniably entertaining. But namely, this sequence of dino-terror suggests that “Jurassic World” might actually provide audiences something they’d sorely lack for the next decade: fun.  That was, of …

Coronation Street airs dark Idris Nazir and Brody Michaelis twist

Coronation Street airs dark Idris Nazir and Brody Michaelis twist

Published by Daniella Wilson

Idris Nazir’s (Junade Khan) true colours have been revealed in Coronation Street. We’ve already seen his darker side before, but in today’s (19 August) episode, he reached new heights. Desperate to get his hands on the family restaurant, Speed Daal, Idris asked chef Ollie Driscoll (Raphael Akuwudike) to join in his secret, after-hours poker game – knowing that he had history of winning. His involvement came with a promise that he’d also get a slice of the profits, and an assurance that the odds would be in his favour. Idris’s niece Alya Nazir (Sair Khan) had already handed him the restaurant keys, following the promise that the money she was owed in exchange for the business would be paid back imminently. Raphael Akuwudike as Ollie Driscoll and Sara Poyzer as Fiona Morley. ITV As Lauren Bolton (Cait Fitton) and Brody Michaelis (Ryan Mulvey) prepped the eatery for the poker evening, she overheard Idris briefing Ollie on what was expected of him. Concerned about the consequences, she warned him that he would face serious repercussions if anyone …

Coronation Street airs violent prison scenes for Sarah Platt

Coronation Street airs violent prison scenes for Sarah Platt

Published by Daniella Wilson

Sarah Platt (Tina O’Brien) has been placed in a horrific situation in Coronation Street. If being banged up in Norcross nick for murdering Theo Silverton (James Cartwright) wasn’t bad enough, she now has a fellow prisoner baying for her blood. Earlier this week, fearsome Kacey (Emma Matthews) asked a huge favour from Sarah in exchange for protection from other inmates. She revealed that her son had been arrested for armed robbery, and wanted Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) to intervene and get the case dropped. Sarah nervously explained that she and Kit were no longer together – and Kacey didn’t receive the news very well. As viewers know, the reason they separated was to ensure that she was never placed in such a predicament. During a visit with Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce), Sarah spoke of her fear and stressed that she was far too embarrassed to ask Kit for help. Despite requesting that he stayed out of her drama, Todd opened up to Kit in today’s (18 August) episode. Tina O’Brien as Sarah Platt and Jacob …

Three arrested after after teen stabbed on a Kent high street

Three arrested after after teen stabbed on a Kent high street

Published by Sam Flores

Three people have been arrested after a teenager was stabbed on Rochester High Street. Kent Police was called to the High Street at around 3am on Saturday (August 15) where the victim had suffered injuries consistent with stab wounds. It is alleged he had been assaulted following an altercation with two men who then left in a grey BMW 118i. The teenager was taken to a local hospital and has been described as in a stable position . Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Patrols attended the scene near the junction with Star Hill and a knife was recovered. Immediate enquiries led to the arrest of three men. Within an hour, a 38 year old man was arrested at his home address in Maidstone. Two further suspects, men aged 34 and 40, were detained at a second Maidstone property at around 6am. All three were later released on conditional bail pending further enquiries. Officers are urging anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have relevant CCTV or dashcam footage, to contact the appeal line on 01634 …

6 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Ollie arrested for attacking Jake

6 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Ollie arrested for attacking Jake

Published by Daniella Wilson

Another dramatic week in Weatherfield lies ahead in Coronation Street. For The Driscolls, poor Ollie (Raphael Akuwudike) misreads a situation involving Jake Windass (Bobby Bradshaw) and Christina Boyd (Amy Robbins), which leads to him pinning the teen to the ground. Matters then sour even further when the police arrive to arrest him. Meanwhile, his grandmother Maggie (Pauline McLynn) is awkwardly skirting around the pub, trying to avoid a run-in with newsagent Brian Packham (Peter Gunn). The reason why? They’d slept together the night before! Elsewhere, Sarah Platt (Tina O’Brien) prepares a makeshift weapon by placing some weighty snooker balls from the prison recreation room into an old sock. Terrified of what the prison top dog has planned for her young son Harry (Joshua Leavy) on the outside, Sarah orders her copper ex-boyfriend Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) to intervene in the inmate’s personal dramas to ensure the safety of them both. Here’s everything happening in the episodes of Coronation Street airing between Monday 24 and Friday 28 August. 6 Coronation Street spoilers for next week 1. …

Coronation Street confirms Tyrone’s future after impressive 28-year run

Coronation Street confirms Tyrone’s future after impressive 28-year run

Published by Sam Flores

Coronation Street’s Tyrone Dobbs has been at the centre of a major storyline recently, as his father Ross Wilkes has turned up on the cobbles and turned everyone against mum Cassie Plummer, to the point where Tyrone disowned her and she decided to leave. But don’t go thinking that this storyline will lead to Ty making his own exit. Actor Alan Halsall has been on the ITV soap for 28 years, starting off when he was just 15 years old, and won’t be leaving any time soon. Related: Best streaming services UK 2026 – including Disney+, Netflix, iPlayer and Apple TV “I feel very fortunate. I love my job. I’ve just signed a new contract that will take me into my 29th year,” he told The Mirror. And he really wants to hit the milestone of 30 years, like Bill Tarmey and Liz Dawn – the actors who played his on-screen parents Jack and Vera Duckworth – did. “That was a big thing for Bill and Liz, who played Jack and Vera. I know Bill …

Coronation Street confirms Tyrone’s future after impressive 28-year run

Coronation Street confirms Tyrone’s future after impressive 28-year run

Published by Sam Flores

Coronation Street’s Tyrone Dobbs has been at the centre of a major storyline recently, as his father Ross Wilkes has turned up on the cobbles and turned everyone against mum Cassie Plummer, to the point where Tyrone disowned her and she decided to leave. But don’t go thinking that this storyline will lead to Ty making his own exit. Actor Alan Halsall has been on the ITV soap for 28 years, starting off when he was just 15 years old, and won’t be leaving any time soon. Related: Best streaming services UK 2026 – including Disney+, Netflix, iPlayer and Apple TV “I feel very fortunate. I love my job. I’ve just signed a new contract that will take me into my 29th year,” he told The Mirror. And he really wants to hit the milestone of 30 years, like Bill Tarmey and Liz Dawn – the actors who played his on-screen parents Jack and Vera Duckworth – did. “That was a big thing for Bill and Liz, who played Jack and Vera. I know Bill …

Coronation Street first look as Sarah’s new prison ordeal begins

Coronation Street first look as Sarah’s new prison ordeal begins

Published by Sam Flores

Coronation Street spoilers follow. Coronation Street has released a first-look clip from next week’s episodes, as Sarah Platt’s prison ordeal goes from bad to worse. In scenes set to air on Monday (17 August), Sarah tries to comfort her cellmate Kacey, who is going through troubles of her own. Sarah is currently behind bars for the murder of Theo Silverton, which she covered up for a while with the help of Gary Windass. Kacey, meanwhile, has problems of her own as her personal life comes to the fore. Related: Best streaming services UK 2026 – including Disney+, Netflix, iPlayer and Apple TV In upcoming scenes on the ITV soap, Kacey will share with Sarah that her son has been arrested on suspicion of armed robbery. In a new teaser clip, which can be viewed below, she calls him a “good lad” and protests his innocence. As Kacey chastises herself for not protecting her son, the mood soon sours as attention turns to Sarah. Kacey mentions Kit Green, Sarah’s former boyfriend, and suggests that the police …

Third Weekend Will Top Oak Street

Third Weekend Will Top Oak Street

Published by Daniella Wilson

Spider-Man: Brand New Day continues to fly high in its third weekend at the box office as it fends off newcomers The End of Oak Street and PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie. Sony Pictures‘ Brand New Day pulled in $19 million on Friday as it heads to $67 million, which will top the domestic box office for its third consecutive frame. This would bring the Tom Holland-led feature’s North American total to $782.8 million for its first 17 days to stand at No. 5 on the all-time domestic chart, just behind Avatar at $785.2 million and topping the No. 6 total of $718 million for Top Gun: Maverick. Warner Bros.’ dinosaur-centric sci-fi survival feature The End of Oak Street grossed $8.1 million on Friday, including Thursday previews, as it eyes an opening weekend around $20 million. Earning a B CinemaScore from audiences, David Robert Mitchell‘s film launched in 3,400 North American theaters and carries an $80 million production budget. Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor star in the movie about a family in the early 1980s whose …