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Sinners: How to Watch the Michael B. Jordan-Led Blockbuster Online
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Jonathan Barnett was an early kingpin in the world of the super-agents
In the rarefied world of the so-called super-agent, and certainly the super-rich agent, Jonathan Barnett was an early kingpin. The 75-year-old Londoner’s love of football and money, his tough negotiating style and his appetite for hard work made...

Movie Review: Nat Geo's New "Jaws @ 50" Documentary Pays Fascinating Tribute to Hollywood's First Blockbuster
Next week will see the televised premiere of the new feature-length documentary Jaws @ 50 from National Geographic, and Laughing Place was provided with access to an early screener for the film. Below are my thoughts. Right off the bat I should...

How Jamaal Fields-Green Took Charge of the Tony-Favorite ‘MJ the Musical’ and Made It His Own
It’s a testament to the talent of Jamaal Fields-Green, star of the West End production of MJ the Musical, that fans waiting at the stage door deem him the real King of Pop. “It’s happened and in the States, too,” the young theater actor recalls to...

Amman International Film Festival Launches 6th Edition under the Slogan "A World Beyond the Script"
The Amman International Film Festival (AIFF) kicked off its sixth edition on Wednesday evening under the thought-provoking theme “A World Beyond the Script”, in the presence of Prince Ali bin Al Hussein, Chairman of the Royal Film Commission,...
‘That’s f***ing ticker’: The moment Aussie answered Lleyton’s call as freak Wimbledon streak rolls on
Australian brave heart Jordan Thompson reared back in delight at Wimbledon on Wednesday after pulling off another massive comeback. As he celebrated a five set triumph over Frenchman Benjamin Bonzi, he thumped his chest and roared towards a...
The billionaires making moves to buy or sell sports teams this year
2025-07-04T15:09:01Z Share Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app Billionaires continue to set records when major league teams are on the market....

The 32 greatest '90s animated movies of all time
When you think about the greatest animated movies from the 1990s, chances are you're thinking of the Disney Renaissance, understandably so. Starting with the release of The Little Mermaid in 1989 and lasting until Tarzan capped off the decade in...

The 10 most important people in Alabama sports history
Who is the most important person in the history of sports in the state of Alabama? Inspired by a debate on ESPN earlier this week, we’re seeking to answer that question. “Most important” is a highly subjective term, which we take to include not...

Simon Jordan defends Aston Villa amid PSR 'ridiculousness' but shares V Sports concern
Pundit Simon Jordan has defended Aston Villa's decision to sell 90% of their Women's team to themselves via V Sports - with the other 10% being sold to an American investor - in order to help the club comply with PSR, because the very rules aren't...
Amman Film Festival opens 6th edition under theme "A World Unscripted"
Ammon News - The sixth edition of the Amman International Film Festival - Awal Film (AIFF) opened Wednesday evening at the Hussein Cultural Center, launching nine days of screenings and events under the theme "A World Unscripted." The opening...
How horror is slaying in cinemas
By Dawn Chmielewski, Reuters Sinners, an original story about Mississippi vampires, is the year's third highest-grossing movie in the US and Canada. Photo: Supplied / Warner Bros. Entertainment Vampires, zombies, and the Grim Reaper are killing it...

Is New Zealand vs France on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch All Blacks
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Indie legends pick their favourite Oasis songs
Jim Reid, the Jesus and Mary Chain: Rock ’n’ Roll Star There are a lot of similarities between us and Oasis: two brothers in the band, Creation Records, working-class kids, guitar band, etc. In the mid-90s, we couldn’t get arrested and had to...

Laura Kinney: Wolverine #8 Preview: Haymaker's Past Punches Back
Posted in: Comics, Marvel Comics, Preview | Tagged: x-23, x-men Jordan Gastin returns in Laura Kinney: Wolverine #8! What's Haymaker's new mission, and can Wolverine handle the punch? Find out July 9th! Article Summary Laura Kinney: Wolverine #8...

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, an Avid Player of Video Games, Drives Cultural Transformation in the Once-Repressive Monarchy
The following is an excerpt from Karen Elliott House’s forthcoming book, ‘The Man Who Would Be King: Mohammed bin Salman and the Transformation of Saudi Arabia.’ Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is seeking to create opportunities for fun in the...

20 Movies You Should Watch This July Fourth
Every product on this page was chosen by a Harper's BAZAAR editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. It’s an interesting time to be an American. These days, feelings of patriotism are often replaced with questions...

Michael B. Jordan: 5 roles beyond 'Sinners'
July 3 (UPI) -- Michael B. Jordan stars in Sinners, a supernatural horror film and his fourth collaboration with director Ryan Coogler. The movie starts streaming Friday on Max and will also be available in a Black American Sign Language version....

WISH-TV’s “WISH You Were Here” kicks off at the Franklin Firecracker Festival
FRANKLIN (WISH) – WISH-TV’s “Focus on Family” took the show on the road as part of the station’s WISH You Were Here summer series, broadcasting live from downtown Franklin just ahead of the city’s annual Firecracker Festival. Co-hosts Faran...

A survey of American patriotic music | Music Column
Music has played a role and still plays a role in arousing patriotic feelings. From the earliest days of our existence until the present, music has played its patriotic way into our hearts. “Yankee Doodle” is probably the first we come to know as...