Though it remains one of the most contested Oscar winners, 2004’s “Crash” still has its defenders. While critics often bring up “Brokeback Mountain” as the more deserving film, many argue that “Crash” offers its own unique strengths.

Disney’s highly anticipated CEO announcement has sparked new debates about the company’s trajectory. Investors are now assessing whether Disney’s stock remains a solid buy, a potential sell, or fairly priced following recent earnings.

From the field to the studio, Clayton Kershaw, Anthony Rizzo, and Joey Votto have taken on a new challenge: commentary roles with NBC’s Major League Baseball coverage. The network unveiled the announcement during Sunday’s Super Bowl pregame show, aiming to bring fresh insight to its broadcast lineup.

Singer-songwriter Sarah Kinsley vividly recalls her very first professional show in 2021, when excited fans lined up around the Mercury Lounge. Since then, she has performed with Mitski and received a shout-out from Chappell Roan, signaling a promising future.

Starbucks is jumping ahead of the calendar by announcing its upcoming spring lineup, even though winter still lingers. Customers can look forward to a range of coconut-infused drinks along with a whimsical frog-themed cake pop to usher in sunnier days.

Shippers across the United States are experiencing higher freight costs as truck capacity tightens. This market shift has triggered the first year-over-year increase in shipper spending in three years, underscoring the financial pressures shaping the industry.

With Generative AI on the rise, Tencent Cloud’s EdgeOne platform debuts an innovative tool to curb aggressive data scraping. By offering it free of charge, the newly launched AI Crawler Control aims to restore developers’ power over their own content and infrastructure costs.

For the first time in five years, a quintessential ’70s rock figure has unleashed a new song brimming with energy and depth. At 75, the artist proves that age is no barrier to creativity, offering a message that resonates with longtime and fresh fans alike.

Elle Fanning steps into a daring role as Margo, a college dropout who confronts unplanned pregnancy in Apple TV’s new drama “Margo’s Got Money Troubles.” In the teaser, she boldly paints her body green and launches an OnlyFans account, revealing the show’s gritty portrayal of financial desperation and creative problem-solving.

Belmont Medical Technologies has named Brian Larkin as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant leadership change for the Billerica-based healthcare solutions provider. In this immediate appointment, Larkin succeeds former CEO Brian Ellacott. The transition underscores Belmont’s continued dedication to fluid resuscitation and temperature management innovations.

Netflix’s hit dating series “Love Is Blind” is back for its tenth installment—this time in Ohio. With Nick and Vanessa Lachey returning to host, fans can expect another round of high-stakes romantic encounters and plenty of unpredictable drama.

Barnard College’s Athena Film Festival is shining a light on female leadership in 2026, presenting documentaries on groundbreaking figures like Sarah McBride, Barbara Jordan, and E. Jean Carroll. Closing the lineup is the Oscar-nominated documentary “Cutting Through Rocks,” rounding out a celebration of women’s achievements.

Epic Games Store closed out 2025 with remarkable success by posting a 57% increase in third-party game revenue and a record of 78 million monthly active users. Time spent on third-party games rose by 4%, and total sales for these titles exceeded $400 million.

Blue Moon Estate Sales introduces Moonetize™, a new process for estate liquidation, and partners with an AI-powered platform called Valuable. Together, they aim to streamline inventory, pricing, and preparation for a secondary goods market anticipating massive growth due to generational asset transfers.

Catherine O’Hara brings a uniquely offbeat charm to “After Hours,” Martin Scorsese’s often-overlooked comedy. In this early role, she infuses the film’s dark humor with just the right amount of weird, shaping the tone of an underrated classic.

In 2025, Origence CUDL solidified credit unions’ place as the nation’s top auto lenders once again, handling $48 billion in auto loans while expanding access to more than 20,000 dealerships. By boosting digital financing tools and reaching 68 million members through 1,100 credit unions, CUDL stepped into a new era of digital retail and faster funding.

Amal Clooney’s fashion sense merges professional polish with modern glamour. According to a new feature in Vogue’s “Elements of Style,” five essential items define her enduring wardrobe. Each piece shapes Clooney’s signature look, illustrating her balance of structure and approachability.

A new documentary, “Melania,” has launched with fervent enthusiasm, drawing curious audiences and passionate superfans alike. While press outlets report that Amazon has touted strong early results, the film remains short of turning a profit and faces critical debate over its hefty $40 million budget.

Agatha Christie’s timeless whodunit, “The Mousetrap,” is coming to the Yuma Art Center on February 5. Theatergoers can look forward to an immersive dinner experience as they witness the world’s longest-running play take the local stage.

Singer-songwriter Henry J. Star (née Devin Badgett) was raised among what he calls an “odd amalgamation of folks.” Now 26, he credits this eclectic environment for introducing him to multiple perspectives on art and culture.

Washington’s Kennedy Center is about to undergo a $200 million facelift. While the venue will close its doors for two years, President Trump assures the public that this historic performing arts landmark on the Potomac River will remain intact.