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Stephen Colbert, son to co-write ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie at Warner Bros. – National
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Stephen Colbert, son to co-write ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie at Warner Bros. – National

Warner Bros. has revealed that Stephen Colbert and his son are developing a new Lord of the Rings movie. The studio announced early Wednesday that Colbert will script The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past along with series veteran Philippa Boyens and Peter McGee, Colbert’s son.Producer Peter Jackson revealed Colbert’s involvement in a social media video that introduced a “very special partner” on the film. 3:39 Brian Cox on his new animated reign in the latest ‘Lord of the Rings’ film “In honor of Tolkien Reading Day and the destruction of the One Ring, we bring you a special announcement,” Warner Bros. shared on its various social media a...
Ravi Kishan talks about the power of comedy in Maamla Legal Hai 2
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Ravi Kishan talks about the power of comedy in Maamla Legal Hai 2

In a content landscape dominated by high-stakes thrillers and edge-of-your-seat action, Netflix’s Maamla Legal Hai Season 2 walks into the courtroom with a completely different brief — to make you laugh. With its signature blend of satire, warmth, and everyday absurdity, the series has carved a space for itself as a feel-good escape that doesn’t take itself too seriously, yet leaves a lasting impression. Ravi Kishan talks about the importance of comedy  When asked about the importance of such comedies today, Ravi Kishan reflects on the role laughter plays in balancing the viewing experience, especially in a time when audiences are constantly consuming heavy and intense content. Ravi Kishan shares, “I’ve often heard he who laughs, lasts…. Humour and comedy are quintessential, and comedie...
How AI Is Making Tax Scams Harder to Spot
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How AI Is Making Tax Scams Harder to Spot

Tax time is high season for scammers, who target taxpayers with fraud campaigns ranging from IRS impersonation to "ghost" preparers that take your money and run. In fact, the IRS publishes its annual "Dirty Dozen," a list of the tax scams consumers should be especially aware of. And this year's list reveals that, as with romance scams and scams targeting travelers, AI is making tax scams appear more sophisticated—and harder to spot. AI is facilitating tax scamsOne of the IRS' top scams for 2026 is AI-powered impersonation by phone: fraudsters are using AI tools for voice cloning and caller ID spoofing so recipients believe they are talking to a legitimate IRS representative. These forms of impersonation are so good that it's difficult to distinguish between what's fake and what's real. Sca...
2026 Canadian Screen Awards nominations: ‘North of North,’ ’40 Acres’ lead pack – National
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2026 Canadian Screen Awards nominations: ‘North of North,’ ’40 Acres’ lead pack – National

A raunchy Arctic comedy series and a nerve-jangling post-apocalyptic thriller are the leading nominees going into this year’s Canadian Screen Awards. North of North tops both TV and overall nominations with 20, including best comedy series and a lead performer nomination for Anna Lambe.The Nunavut-shot series, co-produced by CBC and Netflix in partnership with APTN, stars Lambe as a young Inuk mother who craves more than the predictable life she’s been living in Ice Cove, a tight-knit Arctic town.Meanwhile, 40 Acres leads the film categories with 10 nominations, including best motion picture and directing nods for R.T. Thorne, who is also up for best first feature. The film stars Danielle Deadwyler as an ex-military matriarch who protects her family in a famine-ravaged future.Crave’s hit h...
Maa Ka Sum trailer: Mihir Ahuja uses maths to find a partner for Mona Singh
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Maa Ka Sum trailer: Mihir Ahuja uses maths to find a partner for Mona Singh

Prime Video unveiled the delightful, heartwarming trailer of its upcoming series Maa Ka Sum. Directed by Nicholas Kharkongor and produced by Babita Ashiwal under Eunoia Films, the trailer offers a glimpse into a quirky, feel-good world where a math prodigy sets out to solve love in theory through equations—only to discover that emotions don’t always follow logic. Maa Ka Sum trailer The trailer introduces Agastya, a 19-year-old math prodigy, declaring, “Maths ho ya pyaar… ek hi equation hain,” as he sets “Project Mom” into motion — a mission to find the perfect partner for his single mother, Vinita. What follows is a quirky, fast-paced ride where logic meets emotion, and carefully planned equations begin to unravel. The arrival of enigmatic new math professor Ira further fuels Agastya’s m...
The Best TV Deals I Found in Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
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The Best TV Deals I Found in Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. I'm practically an evangelist about this point: If you need a TV, you should get one right now. Not just because it's Amazon's Spring Sale—March and April are traditionally the time when retailers clear space on their shelves and in their warehouses to make room for the new models coming for the holidays. And this year, the RAM tax is coming too: Big tech companies are buying up the world's supply of memory to power AI data centers, so the price of televisions is expected to go up in the near future, and stay elevated for a while. That's all to say: Grab these bargains from Amazon's Big Spring Sale while you can. The best budget TV i...
Florida woman pleads not guilty to charge of attempting to murder Rihanna – National
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Florida woman pleads not guilty to charge of attempting to murder Rihanna – National

A Florida woman charged with attempting to murder Rihanna appeared in court to enter a not guilty plea Wednesday. Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, 35, also pleaded not guilty through her lawyer to more than a dozen other felony counts in Los Angeles Superior Court, The Associated Press reports.Ortiz was charged with attempting to kill Rihanna, along with 10 counts of assault on a person with a semi-automatic firearm and three counts of shooting at an inhabited vehicle or dwelling, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.Prosecutors say Rihanna, her partner A$AP Rocky, her mother, and her three children, RZA Athleston, 3, Riot Rose, 2, and five-month-old Rocki Irish Mayers, were all at home during the time of the shooting, and many others were at their home in the Beverly Hills ...
‘I broke down alone’: Rajshri Deshpande on Breast cancer diagnosis
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‘I broke down alone’: Rajshri Deshpande on Breast cancer diagnosis

Rajshri Deshpande recently opened up about one of the most difficult phases of her life her battle with breast cancer revealing the emotional toll it took on her even before she began treatment. In a candid conversation, the actor recalled the moment she learned about her diagnosis and how it left her shattered. She admitted that the mental impact was overwhelming, saying she broke down alone while trying to process the news. The emotional weight of the situation, she shared, was far more difficult to handle than she had expected. Rajshri Deshpande gets candid about her diagnosis Rajshri revealed that although she has often portrayed strong characters on screen, facing a real-life crisis of this magnitude was entirely different. “The mental pain was unbearable,” she confessed, highlight...
The Best Deals on Headphones and Earbuds I Found in Amazon’s Spring Sale
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The Best Deals on Headphones and Earbuds I Found in Amazon’s Spring Sale

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Headphones! Earbuds! Bone-conducting headsets! There's a bargain for every pair of ears in Amazon's Big Spring Sale. I've combed through Amazon's listings to bring you the best deals, no matter what kind of headphones or earbuds you're looking for. Best overall headphones deal in Amazon's Big Spring Sale: Sony WH-1000XM6Sony WH-1000XM6 are Lifehacker's top overall pick for best headphones. Daniel Oropeza knows audio gear, and he calls these the "best over-ear headphones I tested [in 2025] and ever, really." They feature S-tier noise cancellation, 12 microphones for crystal-clear calls, and the ability to listen and charge via USB-C ...