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HMD moved to a multi-brand approach for its portfolio, and last month at MWC the company confirmed it has another Nokia feature phone in its pipeline. We also got the May release month and a pixelated image back then. Now a post on X gives us a clearer idea of what to expect. While no names are explicitly mentioned, it's most likely the Nokia 3210 that's getting a sequel. The image posted and the short link to the landing page for the announcement both suggest a birthday. The post was made on March…

Faring past the waves of iconic nostalgia, Popeye is sailing back for more. The brawny spinach-gulper who raised multiple generations of children, becoming one of the very few cartoon characters to inspire them to do what their parents couldn't achieve despite persistent chiding sessions – eating green food, is ready to take on a larger-than-cartoon-life soon. Popeye the Sailor first appeared in the King Features comic strip Thimble Theatre. Instituting a trailblazing life, the unforgettable fictional…

Most surely know that Zendaya is one of the true fashionistas that’s been making waves across Hollywood for some time now. That’s especially been true as she’s been alongside her fellow Dune: Part Two cast members promoting their newly released film. While a number of her fits have been stunning, she really turned heads when she showed up to the sci-fi flick’s U.K. premiere in a C-3PO-esque outfit. As a fan of the actress (and Star Wars), I was incredibly taken with that particular ensemble. However, it would seem that I…

Itel Icon 2 will launch in India soon. The company has been teasing the smartwatch over the past few days. The teasers have hinted at the design of the upcoming watch and confirmed that it will get a functional crown. Now, a report is suggesting some key features of the awaited smart wearable. It is likely to succeed the Itel Icon smartwatch that was unveiled in the country in August 2023. The Itel Icon 2 is expected to come with upgraded features over the older model.A 91Mobiles report claims…

The singer also accepted the BRITs Global Icon award Kylie Minogue accepted the 2024 BRIT Awards Global Icon award and also performed during the ceremony on Saturday at O2 Arena in London. Dua Lipa, who won the Pop Act award and was a fellow performer at the BRITs, presented the award to Minogue. The Australian pop star has garnered nine U.K. Number One Albums and seven U.K. Number One singles over the course of her more than three-decade career. As the announcer said during the broadcast,…

The horror genre has witnessed a resurgence as of late, marked by the release of some of the best horror movies of all time and the return of some of the best horror franchises to the big screen. Among them is Wes Craven's seminal work, Scream. This revival has sparked a renewed interest in the storied slasher series, with recent entries blending Scream legacy characters with some wonderful fresh faces. Amidst this resurgence, fans are increasingly clamoring for the reappearance of Stu Macher, a character ostensibly…

Iris Apfel, the interior designer-turned-fashion icon known for her eclectic, colorful style, has died at the age of 102. Apfel’s rep Lori Sale confirmed the textile expert’s death, adding that Apfel died Friday at her home in Palm Beach, Florida. No cause of death was provided. “Iris Apfel was extraordinary,” Sale said in a statement (via The Hollywood Reporter). “Working alongside her was the honor of a lifetime. I will miss her daily calls, always greeted with the familiar question: ‘What have you got for…

Iris Apfel, the beloved fashion icon and interior designer whose eccentric style inspired individuality, creativity and joy, has died, according to a post on her official Instagram account. She was 102.Known for her bold accessories, oversize round glasses and “totally mad” outfits, Apfel never let age slow her down. She was 84 when the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art launched an exhibition showcasing her extensive collection of garments and costume jewelry, earning her global recognition and…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freePolice seized 72 firearms and more than 3,000 rounds of ammunition from the house of French screen legend Alain Delon.Delon, 88, had no authorisation that would allow him to own a firearm, according to prosecutor Jean-Cédric Gaux.Law enforcement officials also found a shooting range in the actor's rural home in Douchy-Montcorbon, located nearly 135km south of Paris.The search at his…

She played one of the greatest action movie heroes of all time, but will Linda Hamilton ever return to play Sarah Connor in the Terminator universe? The actress gave an update on the iconic character in a recent interview, and Terminator super-fans might not be happy with what they hear. Hamilton debuted the role in 1984's The Terminator, first appearing as a damsel in sci-fi distress as Arnold Schwarzenegger's cyborg assassin time-traveled from the future to kill Sarah and prevent her future son—who will lead the…