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John Cena wore nothing at all as he made his way on stage at the Oscars to present Best Costume Design. Host Jimmy Kimmel set it up just before his arrival, and shared an anecdote when a streaker ran across the stage during the 1974 Academy Awards. (Also read: Oscars 2024 live updates) John Cena performs on stage during the presentation of the Oscar for Costume Design on stage during the Oscars show at the 96th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 10, 2024. REUTERS/Mike…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeAs the 2024 Oscars ceremony concluded, viewers were adamant that they knew who should host the next Academy Awards.The 96th annual Academy Awards took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday (10 March) and was presented by comedian and late night host Jimmy Kimmel, marking his fourth consecutive stint as host.The presenter had a number of awkward moments, including…

You may have heard the joke by now: "How do you organize a solar eclipse party? You planet."But you could also let someone plan it for you.And throughout the Hamilton-Niagara region — home to some of the best areas in Canada to see the total solar eclipse on April 8 — there are plenty of options.That day, people across the continent will see the moon pass between the sun and the Earth. In some places, it will partially block out the sun. But in others — including Hamilton, Burlington, Ont., Six Nations, Ont., and the…

The only thing that matters to Alphabet Inc. investors is whether it can get artificial intelligence right.That was the message delivered this week as the company’s shares tumbled following news that Google’s flagship AI product was misfiring. The selloff erased $80 billion in market value in a single day, underscoring the importance investors now place on all things AI.Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill CoursesOffering CollegeCourseWebsiteIndian School of BusinessISB Product ManagementVisitIndian School of…

The only thing that matters to CEO Sundar Pichai-led Alphabet Inc. investors is whether it can get artificial intelligence right. That was the message delivered this week as the company's shares tumbled following news that Google's flagship AI product was misfiring. The selloff erased $80 billion in market value in a single day, underscoring the importance investors now place on all things AI.For a firm with the world's biggest digital advertising business — its operations generated more than $100 billion in cash last…

The 96th Academy Awards ceremony will have its fair share of stars in the crowd — and on stage. On Monday, the Oscars announced that Zendaya, Nicolas Cage, Michelle Yeoh, and Michelle Pfeiffer are among the actors confirmed to present trophies at the March 10 awards ceremony. The first cohort also includes the four acting winners from 2023’s show: Brendan Fraser from The Whale, along with the Everything, Everywhere All at Once winning trio Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, and Jamie Lee Curtis. Also joining the list of…

Usher has added a string of new dates to the European leg of his upcoming tour ‘Usher: Past Present Future’. Due to incredible fan demand, Usher has added three new shows. The superstar will now perform a seventh show at The O2 in London on 11th April 2025 as well as a second show in Paris at the Accor Arena on 16th April and a fourth night at Amsterdam’s Ziggo Dome on 26th April. Credit Bellamy Brewster Usher originally announced 6 dates for London, Paris, Amsterdam and Berlin, and very quickly 6 more were…

“An artist friend of mine got me an AI-generated painting as a gift. I can see she tried to personalize the concept, and it’s nicely framed, but part of me still feels a little cheated. Is that fair?”—No ReturnsDear No Returns,There’s something implicitly paradoxical about feeling “cheated” by a present. A gift is, by definition, something that comes into your possession at no cost or effort, an object that exists outside the economic concepts of debt and fair exchange. But the fact that these offerings do often leave us…

Usher is bringing his ‘Past Present Future’ tour to Europe in 2025 it has been announced today. Following on from his incredible Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime performance, his successful two-year ‘My Way: The Last Vegas Residency’ run, and his 8-night residency at Paris’ La Seine Musicale, Usher will head back to Europe in April 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dsv9EAuW5H8 Aside from his Paris residency, the new dates will be the superstar’s first European shows since 2015’s ‘UR Tour’. Usher…

Valentine's day gift: The big day is just around the corner, and if you're here, chances are you're on the hunt for the perfect gift to delight your special someone. It's that time of the year when we express our love and affection, and what better way to do it than with a thoughtful tech gift? Forget the traditional chocolates and flowers; this Valentine's Day calls for something more modern and practical. From earbuds, hair dryer to Bluetooth speaker, we've compiled a list of top tech gifts to make your Valentine's Day…