Posts by Nathan Pine
Barack Obama says aliens ‘are real’, but not in Area 51
Former President Barack Obama made a striking statement about extraterrestrial life during a wide-ranging interview with journalist Brian Tyler Cohen published on Saturday. When asked directly whether aliens are real, Obama responded affirmatively—”They’re real”—while simultaneously debunking long-standing conspiracy theories about Area 51. Newsweek reached out to a spokesperson for the Obamas via email on Saturday…
Read MoreWhen the Arctic opens, what happens to Singapore?
IN JUST 21 days from September to October 2025, a Chinese container vessel called Istanbul Bridge arrived at Felixstowe, the UK’s largest container port, at the end of a roughly 7,500-nautical-mile journey from Ningbo, China. It had made use of the Northern Sea Route (NSR). There is a significant difference, given that the traditional route…
Read MoreSix states brace for snow despite warmer temperatures
A storm is set to bring snow and a wet wintry mix to parts of the Northeast from Sunday night into Monday, according to AccuWeather forecasts. The storm comes despite temperatures being significantly higher than recent weeks after extreme Arctic cold extended all the way into Florida, with six states expected to see winter weather…
Read MoreDavid E. Kelley “Vowed” Not To Work With Michelle Pfeiffer — Until Casting ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’: “Could Only See One Person Playing It”
Prolific writer-producer David E. Kelley jokingly said he would “never” work with three-time Oscar-nominated Michelle Pfeiffer, also his wife of over three decades; that is, until casting for his latest project, Apple TV‘s adaptation of Margo’s Got Money Troubles. The 11-time Emmy winner partook in the streamer’s press day earlier this month, which also featured…
Read MoreJennifer Aniston and Boyfriend Jim Curtis Join Smartless Hosts to Surprise Sean Hayes at His One-Man Show
Will Arnett Reveals “A–hole” Comedian Was Kicked Off His Podcast Within 10 Minutes Leave it to Jennifer Aniston to be the ultimate supportive friend. The Morning Show star and boyfriend Jim Curtis surprised Sean Hayes by attending a performance of his one-man Off-Broadway play The Unknown at Studio Seaview in New York City Feb. 13,…
Read MoreBerlin Film Festival Issues Lengthy Statement Defending Jury & In Response To “Media Storm”: “Artists Should Not Be Expected To Speak On Every Political Issue Raised To Them”
The Berlin Film Festival has issued a lengthy statement “in defense of our filmmakers, and especially our jury and jury President”, following what it describes as a “media storm that has swept over the Berlinale” in its first two days. The communiqué comes in response to criticism levelled at the jury, in particular President Wim…
Read MoreBarack Obama Breaks Silence On “Deeply Troubling” Trump-Posted AI Video Depicting Him As Ape, Blames Social Media “Clown Show”
As Donald Trump continues to shrug responsibility for an AI-generated video posted to his Truth Social account of the Obamas depicted as apes, Barack Obama has responded. The 44th president chalked up the clip, as well as recent rhetoric around Renée Good and Alex Pretti, to the public “clown show” of social media and the…
Read MoreHow Will Smith, Jada Pinkett-Smith and More Are Celebrating Valentine’s Day 2026
Roses are red, violets are blue, Valentine’s Day is sweet—and these celebrities think so, too! Love is certainly in the air this Feb. 14, with some of the biggest stars ringing in the special holiday in the most romantic—and occasionally cheeky—fashion. For instance, years after revealing they separated in 2016, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith…
Read MoreWME Independent Co-Head Alex Walton Talks Involvement In Sundance Breakout ‘Josephine’ & Indie Revival On Back Of ‘Nuremberg’ & ‘The Housemaid’ Success – EFM
WME Independent co-head Alex Walton went behind the scenes of the company’s involvement in Sundance breakout Josephine in a talk on the nuts and bolts of his business and current trends in an EFM talk on Saturday. WME Independent is co-repping domestic rights with CAA Media Finance on the Sundance Jury Prize and Audience Award…
Read MoreYep, the Olympic Village at Milano Cortina 2026 Games Ran Out of Condoms
“I found them,” she said in the Feb. 6 TikTok, which features a close-up look at the 2026 Olympic packaging. “They have everything you need.” And that, according to Fontana, whose region counts Milan as its capital, was by design. “Yes, we provide free condoms to athletes in the Olympic village,” he said in a…
Read MoreJames Van Der Beek’s Brother Thanks Supporters After His Death: “He Was My Person”
As fans and loved ones mourn the death of James Van Der Beek, his family is expressing their gratitude. Jared Van Der Beek, the late actor’s younger brother, thanked supporters and those who “have taken time to reach out,” as well as the people who helped his brother’s “transition be as beautiful as possible.” “There’s…
Read More‘Wuthering Heights’ Smooching $80M Opening Around The World – Box Office Update
SATURDAY AM UPDATE: Warner Bros/MRC’s Wuthering Heights is heading to an $80M opening around the globe. On the foreign side with an expected $40M in 79 territories, that’s slightly ahead of the likes-for-likes start of The Housemaid‘s ($34.8M) in its first foreign weekends. Some rivals believe the Emerald Fennell-directed take of the Emily Brontë novel…
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