Timothée Chalamet stars in the trailer for ‘Wonka’

Timothée Chalamet stars as inventor Willy Wonka in the latest trailer for Wonka, determined to transform humanity one chocolate at a time. Chalamet, playing the titular chocolatier, declares in the trailer “I guess it’s time to change the world!” Warner Bros. has described the prequel as a “vivid, mythical beginnings of the imaginative young inventor …

Emily Blunt stars in the latest trailer for Netflix’s ‘Pain Hustlers’

Emily Blunt stars in the official trailer for Netflix’s Pain Hustlers.  The trailer shows Liza Drake (played by Blunt) landing a job from Pete Brenner (Chris Evans) at a failing pharma startup in a Florida strip mall.  Drake says at one point in the trailer: “There’s nothing so inspiring as sheer desperation” as she works …

Houston Astros defeat Texas Rangers 10-3 in ALCS Game 4

The Houston Astros defeated the Texas Rangers with a 10-3 win in Game 4 of the ALCS on Thursday night, tying the series 2-2. Corey Seager broke his post-season slump with a home run, and Astros first baseman José Abreu hit his fourth home run of this postseason. Game 5 will take place in Arlington …

Pres. Biden announces agreement with Egypt, Israel on getting aid into Gaza

President Joe Biden announced the U.S. has brokered an agreement during his one-day visit to Israel to send aid to Gaza, though agencies warned that the help could potentially come too late for the ravaged territory. Preparation was underway for an initial convoy of 20 trucks carrying humanitarian aid to pass through the Rafah crossing …

Trump ally Sidney Powell pleads guilty to conspiracy charges in Georgia 2020 election case

Former Donald Trump attorney Sidney Powell pleaded guilty on Thursday to six misdemeanor counts in the Georgia election interference case. The 68-year-old Powell appeared in the Superior Court of Fulton County in Atlanta, where prosecutors laid out the terms of the plea deal — in exchange for her pleading guilty, Powell was sentenced to six …

Diamondbacks take Game 3 of NLCS with 2-1 win over Phillies

The Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series (NLCS) on Thursday night, returning home to Chase Field in downtown Phoenix for the 2-1 victory to avoid a 3-0 series deficit. Game 3 was scoreless through six innings with strong pitcing from starters Brandon Pfaadt and Ranger Suárez, …

Cardi B stars in new campaign for Kim Kardashian-owned SKIMS

Cardi B is the face of the latest collection from SKIMS. The brand’s founder, Kim Kardashian, shared the news on her Instagram, which was also reported by PEOPLE.  Cardi models the curve-friendly collection which features updated pieces from its beloved ‘Cotton Collection,’ the line’s highly sought-after bodycon dress, other loungewear pieces, and lingerie.  Cardi said …

Oscar-nominated actor Burt Young dies at age 83

Actor Burt Young, best known for playing Paulie Pennino in the ‘Rocky’ films, has died at the age of 83. Young’s cause of death was not immediately known; his daughter Anne Morea Steingieser confirmed the news to The New York Times, sharing that Young passed away on Oct. 8 in Los Angeles. Young’s manager Lynda …

Houston Astros defeat Texas Rangers in Game 3, bring ALCS to 2-1

The Houston Astros came back in Game 3 to beat the Texas Rangers 8-5 in Game 3 of the ALCS on Wednesday. The Astros took a 3-0 lead in the second inning thanks to Max Scherzer, who threw a wild pitch that saw Yordan Alvarez score before Martin Maldonado singled to left, allowing Kyle Tucker …

Rep. Jim Jordan fails again on second round of House Speaker voting

Rep. Jim Jordan once again failed to secure enough votes on Wednesday to become House speaker, leaving the lower chamber without a leader to replace the recently-ousted Kevin McCarthy. After Speaker Pro Tempore Patrick McHenry declared “a speaker has not been elected,” he called the House into recess for an indefinite period. 22 Republicans voted …