American Eagle’s ‘good jeans’ ads with Sydney Sweeney spark debate on race, beauty

NEW YORK — U.S. fashion retailer American Eagle Outfitters wanted to make a splash with its new advertising campaign starring 27-year-old actor Sydney Sweeney. The ad blitz included “clever, even provocative language” and was “definitely going to push buttons,” the company’s chief marketing officer told trade media outlets. It has. The question now is whether … Read more

‘Kingdom’ Movie Review and Release Live Updates: Vijay Deverakonda’s film eyes a big box office opening

Brotherhood, Grit, and a Promising Box Office Ride Touted as a gangster drama rooted in the story of brotherhood, Kingdom explores intense relationships under pressure, layered with action, emotion, and powerful music by Anirudh Ravichander. The film has all the ingredients for a commercial hit. Shot in both Tamil and Telugu, Kingdom is expected to … Read more

Officer arrested by ICE is missed by colleagues and was eligible to work

OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine — The police officer arrested by immigration authorities in a Maine town was a trusted member of the force who is missed by his colleagues, officials said Wednesday, expressing frustration with the lack of information about the case from the federal government. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Old Orchard Beach … Read more

Army secretary directs West Point to rescind appointment of Biden-era cybersecurity director

NEW YORK — The Secretary of the Army on Wednesday directed the U.S. Military Academy at West Point to review its hiring practices, bar outside groups from choosing employees and remove a newly announced hire who led the nation’s cybersecurity agency under President Joe Biden. The directive, shared on the social platform X by Secretary … Read more

Move over Shah Rukh Khan, Rajinikanth and Prabhas: THIS actor is now India’s most bankable star with Rs 5000 crore riding on him |

Ranbir Kapoor has quietly ascended to become Indian cinema’s most bankable star, surpassing established names with a staggering Rs 5,000 crore riding on his upcoming projects. Following the massive success of ‘Animal,’ Kapoor is set to headline ambitious ventures like ‘Animal Park,’ ‘Love and War,’ and ‘Brahmastra Part Two: Dev. In an industry where superstardom … Read more