‘Ride Along 2’ Dethrones ‘Star Wars’ At The Box Office

The Ice Cube/Kevin Hart-starring buddy comedy, Ride Along 2, has dethroned the mega hit, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which had spent four weeks as the box office champion and broke numerous records during that time. While Ride Along 2 may have defeated Star Wars, there was one film that it could not surpass during […]

‘The X-Files’ Could Continue After Fox’s New Miniseries

Those who think the upcoming X-Files miniseries will be the last time we’ll see David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson reprising their roles as Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully may want to hold that thought. Creator Chris Carter recently unveiled that, in addition to the miniseries, he also wrote a script for a third X-Files […]

‘It’s A Good Time To Be David Bowie’ Runs In ‘The New York Times’ Day After Singer’s Death

It was heartbreaking for many to wake up to the news that legendary musician David Bowie had passed away from cancer at the age of 69, but the New York Times is most likely feeling another kind of terrible pain. In today’s print edition, one article detailed how Bowie will be honored at Carnegie Hall […]

Donald Trump Blasts The NFL, Saying Referees ‘Throw Flags So Their Wife Sees Them At Home’

The NFL is the latest organization to receive some sort of criticism from Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. According to ABC News, Trump was at a political rally in Reno, Nevada, when he came out against the NFL, saying that the game is not what it used to be. Trump also compared the direction the […]

Martin O’Malley Might Be Excluded From Democratic Debate, And That Upsets His Opponents

The upcoming Democratic presidential debate could be between just two people onstage, as a new list of rules released Friday might get former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley excluded from the event. According to the new rules released by NBC News, the network that is hosting the debate taking place in Charleston, South Carolina, each candidate […]

Can ‘The Revenant’ Dethrone ‘Star Wars’ At The Box Office?

While Star Wars: The Force Awakens may be breaking all kinds of records and dominating the box office weekend after weekend, there’s a possibility that its reign could come to an end soon with the new Leonardo DiCaprio film, The Revenant, expanding to theaters nationwide today. According to The Hollywood Reporter, The Revenant is expected […]

Sylvester Stallone Done With ‘Rambo’: ‘Leave It To Someone Else’

We just recently saw Sylvester Stallone reprise his role as Rocky Balboa for the surprise hit, Creed, and the result was tremendous. Not only did Stallone deliver a remarkable performance after having not played the role in almost 10 years, but he is now in talks to possibly land his first Oscar nomination in almost […]

Christopher Nolan’s Next Film Possibly Revealed, And It’s One You May Not Expect

Since wowing audiences with his breakthrough indie feature, Memento, Christopher Nolan has continuously surprised audiences with tackling a variety of films. Nolan was one of the few directors to show us a scary side of Robin Williams with his remake of Insomnia, and he also revived the Batman franchise after the woefully directed Batman & […]

Man In Replica ‘Christmas Vacation’ Vehicle Brings Holiday Cheer To Tennessee

If you turn on your television set right now, you will most likely see National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation playing on more than one channel. The Chevy Chase-starring comedy has become a viewing tradition for millions of people around the Christmas holiday since its release in 1989, and will usually air as part of a marathon. […]

Channing Tatum Gets His ‘Frozen’ On, Takes On Wife In Epic ‘Lip Sync Battle’

If you want to see Channing Tatum challenge his wife, while dressed as Frozen’s Elsa, in what is shaping up to be an epic episode of Lip Sync Battle, set your DVRs for January 7 at 10 p.m. According to Entertainment Tonight, the popular Spike television show will return for its second season next month, […]

‘Twin Peaks’ Teaser: Who’s The Mysterious Figure Shown In The Final Seconds? [Video]

Even though Twin Peaks fans won’t be able to see the revival of the cult television series until 2017, a new teaser was released online today, and it is sure to get them excited for what is in store. While it doesn’t show any new footage, since production just recently started, there is one noticeable […]

‘Star Trek Beyond’ Trailer Criticized By One Of Its Stars And Two Former ‘Trek’ Actors

If you think it’s just the fans that are criticizing the Star Trek Beyond trailer, think again. One of the film’s stars recently came out and explained that he wasn’t a fan of it either. And there are two other actors from the Star Trek franchise who revealed their negative thoughts on the trailer as […]

Why Is ‘Fargo’ Not Returning Next Year?

It’s been a good year for FX’s Fargo. Season 2 just came to an end this past Monday night; the series is being discussed by many critics as one of the best of 2015; and it has been nominated for three Golden Globe awards, including Best Miniseries. But unfortunately, Fargo won’t be seen in 2016. […]

New ‘Deadpool’ Trailer Releases Christmas Day

What more could Deadpool fans want for Christmas than a brand new trailer for the upcoming Marvel film? Well, they’ll get that for sure, but before the big holiday arrives, they’re going to get a lot more Deadpool-related things to whet their appetite. 20th Century Fox unveiled a new video that shows Deadpool sitting in […]

Why ‘Independence Day: Resurgence’ Won’t Feature Will Smith

As the Inquisitr previously reported, the first official trailer for Independence Day: Resurgence dropped over the weekend. The sequel to the 1996 summer blockbuster will see the return of Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman, Brent Spiner, Judd Hirsch, and Vivica A. Fox. Unfortunately, it won’t see the return of Will Smith, which is something that was […]

Willard Scott Retiring: Longtime Weatherman Was A ‘Second Dad’ To Al Roker

Fans of The Today Show may not be seeing Willard Scott recognize those across America that are celebrating a 100th birthday after this year, as the longtime journalist has announced that he is retiring. According to USA Today, the 81-year-old Scott announced on Friday that he would be retiring after working at NBC for 65 […]

Donald Trump Believes Tom Brady Is The Reason For His High Poll Numbers

Donald Trump and Tom Brady are known for having spent some time on the golf course together, and have had a friendship that has lasted for more than a decade. Despite their longtime friendship, Brady still has yet to officially announce who he would like to see be the next president of the United States. […]

‘American Horror Story’: Sarah Paulson Checking Into ‘Hotel’ As Another Character

The following article contains some spoilers about American Horror Story: Hotel and the series’ previous seasons. Read at your own risk. As American Horror Story fans remember, Sarah Paulson had two roles as conjoined twins Bettie and Dot in last season’s Freak Show. On Hotel, Paulson plays the drug addict ghost known as Hypodermic Sally. […]

J.K. Rowling Calls Twitter Troll ‘Idiot’ For Serena Williams Comment

Throughout the day, bestselling author J.K. Rowling told her Twitter followers that she was supporting Serena Williams – who won her sixth Wimbledon title earlier today. But one thing Rowling may not have expected was that someone’s response to her tweet would be a body-shaming comment against Williams. However, Rowling replied with just a few […]

Could ‘Minions’ Have The Highest Opening For An Animated Movie?

Universal Pictures’ Minions is on track to easily be the box office champion this weekend, but there’s also a possibility that the movie could be the leader in another category. According to Box Office Mojo, Minions is estimated to bring in $120.9 million in its opening weekend, but some analysts say there’s a possibility it […]

Bryan Cranston Literally Drops The Mic After Answering Fan’s Question [Video]

A Breaking Bad fan stumbled when he tried to ask Bryan Cranston about his experience in Albuqerque, New Mexico, and Cranston responded with a joke that made the crowd go wild at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC). According to the Hollywood Reporter, the incident took place during a panel for NerdHQ’s Conversation for a […]

‘Ballers’ Renewed By HBO After Three Episodes

After only three episodes into its freshman year, HBO has renewed the Dwayne Johnson-starring comedy series, Ballers, for a second season. According to an official press release from HBO, Ballers‘ first episode brought in 8.9 million viewers during its premiere airing, and an additional 5.6 million from those who watched it via Johnson’s Facebook page. […]

‘Star Wars: Episode IX’ Might Be Directed By Colin Trevorrow, And That Upsets Fans

With this year’s San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) officially underway, there is bound to be plenty of chatter about highly anticipated projects such as all of the upcoming Star Wars films, including Episode IX. Today, it was announced that the final installment in the new Star Wars trilogy may have found its director, and it’s someone […]

‘South Park’ Gets Three More Seasons, Big Hulu Deal

Fans can expect to head on down to South Park for at least three more seasons, as the popular Comedy Central series has been extended through 2019. In addition, all of the previous seasons of South Park will be showing up on Hulu as part of a new licensing agreement. According to a press release, […]

New Horned Dinosaur Species Discovered, Named After ‘Amazing Fossil Finder’

A new horned dinosaur species has been discovered in Alberta, Canada, and its name derives from the scientist who discovered it. According to the Vancouver Sun, the new species is called the Wendiceratops pinhornensis, which is named after paleontologist Wendy Sloboda. One day, in 2010, Sloboda came across some dinosaur fossils that were unlike anything […]

Sakari Momoi Dies: World’s Oldest Man Was 112 Years Old

Sakari Momoi, who was given the title of world’s oldest man last year, has died at the age of 112. According to BBC News, Momoi passed away Sunday from kidney failure at a hospital in Japan. Sakari Momoi became known as the world’s oldest man in August of 2014 following the passing of Alexander Imich, […]

Many Doctors Work While Sick, And Some Do It More Than Five Times A Year

A new study from JAMA Pediatrics reports that many doctors and nurses will show up to work sick, even though they know it’s a major risk for their patients. There’s also a small amount that have shown up for work sick more than five times out of the year. The study concludes that, in the […]

NASCAR Fans Proudly Display Confederate Flags At Race Despite ‘Ban’

As the Inquisitr previously reported, NASCAR asked its fans to no longer display Confederate flags at racetracks, following the controversy that has erupted since the Charleston church shooting in South Carolina last month. But prior to Sunday’s Coke Zero 400 race at Daytona International Speedway, some fans said they intended to continue the tradition of […]

‘Terminator: Genisys’ Tanks At Box Office: Are Planned Sequels In Jeopardy?

Even though Terminator: Genisys marked the return of actor Arnold Schwarzenegger to the popular sci-fi franchise, the film failed to attract U.S. moviegoers over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. With its release being on Wednesday, July 1, Terminator: Genisys is estimated to bring in a total of $44.1 million, according to the Hollywood Reporter, […]

Study: Global Warming May Cause Polar Bear Population To Decrease In 10 Years

A new study from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) shows that the world’s polar bear population could see a decline by the year 2025 due to the effects of global warming. According to the Associated Press, via ABC News, the study is part of a draft recovery plan created by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife […]

‘A.D.: The Bible Continues’ Pulled From NBC Lineup, But Producers Promise More

NBC has pulled the plug on the biblical drama, A.D.: The Bible Continues, after just one season. But Mark Burnett and Roma Downey are promising fans of the series that they do have plans for more Christian-based drama on a different network. According to Variety, A.D.: The Bible Continues was met with low ratings since […]

Ava DuVernay Not Directing ‘Black Panther,’ Cites ‘Different Ideas’ As The Reason

Last month, the Inquisitr reported that Selma director Ava DuVernay was rumored to possibly be the director of Marvel’s cinematic adaptation of Black Panther, the Captain Marvel adaptation, or both. DuVernay had previously worked with the studio as a publicist for 2004’s Spider-Man 2, and she was seeking to direct her first comic book movie […]

Sweet Cakes By Melissa Co-Owner Speaks Out Against Government Officials: ‘I Fight Back’

Aaron and Melissa Klein, the owners of Sweet Cakes by Melissa in Gresham, Oregon, have been forced to pay $135,000 to a same-sex couple after they initially refused to bake them a cake for their wedding. Rachel Bowman-Cryer and her wife, Laurel Bowman-Cryer, claimed the owners caused “mental rape” after refusing to service them because […]

SoBe Bottle Cap: Company Apologizes For Joke About ‘Trapped’ Worker

Every time someone cracks open a SoBe beverage, there is usually a funny joke underneath the bottle cap. But the beverage company recently encountered some controversy with one of its messages and has now apologized for it. According to ABC News, some customers were surprised to find a message underneath their SoBe cap that read, […]

Jim Carrey Uses Photo Of Autistic Child For Vaccine Rant, Upsets Child’s Family [Updated]

Jim Carrey may have had the right to hop on Twitter and rant about the passing of California’s SB277, which requires all children to be vaccinated prior to being admitted to public or private schools. But what Carrey didn’t have permission to do is use the photo of an autistic child. Now, the family of […]

San Diego Will Be The Home Of Comic-Con Until 2018

This year’s San Diego Comic-Con will begin exactly one week from today. And while pop culture fans are looking forward to roaming the city’s convention center and hearing about all the exciting news regarding their favorite movie franchises and TV shows, there was one major concern that the popular convention may be leaving San Diego, […]

South Carolina To Remove Confederate Flag Next Week: ‘It Will Only Get Worse’

South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley is expected to sign a bill that would allow the removal of the Confederate flag from the grounds of the statehouse. According to the State, South Carolina lawmakers are currently on vacation, but will return to work after the Fourth of July holiday. Upon their return, the state’s Senate will […]

At Age 45, Brett Favre Thinks He ‘Could’ Still Play Football, But He Won’t

While Brett Favre has long been retired from the professional football world, he believes he could still play. But the 45-year-old Favre is not actually seeking another shot in the NFL. During an interview with Sports Illustrated, Brett Favre was asked if he feels he still had the capability to play in the NFL. Favre […]

KKK Group To Hold Rally In South Carolina, Hundreds Expected To Come

A North Carolina-based chapter of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK), known as the Loyal White Knights, is expected to hold a rally at the statehouse in South Carolina to protest the removal of the Confederate flag. According to the Washington Post, the KKK group has requested to hold the rally on July 18 from 3-5 […]

Dylann Roof AR-15: Charleston Church Shooter ‘Wanted Even More Ability To Kill’

Before he killed nine people at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina, Dylann Roof was hoping to get his hands on an AR-15 in the hopes that he could possibly take out more. That’s according to a field interview document that was recently released by the Columbia Police Department. According to the State, Roof […]

Chris Pine And Zachary Quinto Will Return For A Fourth ‘Star Trek’

With production of the third film in the rebooted Star Trek franchise getting underway, it has been confirmed that the series’ two lead actors, Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto, have officially signed on for a fourth entry. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Pine and Quinto will reprise their respective roles as Captain James T. Kirk […]

Conservative Commentator Bryan Fischer Compares Gay Marriage Ruling To 9/11 Attack

American Family Radio host Bryan Fischer railed against the Supreme Court’s decision to legalize same-sex marriage in all 50 states, and said the ruling is as tragic as the attack on September 11, 2001. In a blog post on the American Family Association website, Fischer called the five Supreme Court justices who ruled in favor […]

Joni Mitchell Is ‘Not Speaking Yet,’ Says David Crosby

As the Inquisitr previously reported, legendary singer Joni Mitchell was hospitalized back in March of this year after she was found unconscious in her Los Angeles home. Doctors concluded that Mitchell collapsed after suffering a brain aneurysm. At the time, one source had described Mitchell’s condition as “very serious,” while another said that she had […]

Vikings Cornerback Josh Robinson Makes Twitter Account Private Following Controversy

With the Supreme Court ruling that same-sex marriage is now legal in all 50 states, Minnesota Vikings cornerback Josh Robinson took to Twitter to express his disapproval of the decision, saying that pedophilia and incest could soon become legal after this. When Robinson’s comments were met with backlash, he decided to not delete his profile, […]

BJ’s Restaurant Wants You To Name Your Kid Quinoa For $10,000

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse is giving one lucky person $10,000 in gift cards if they name their newborn baby Quinoa. According to a press release, the restaurant is running the contest now until Labor Day in celebration of two new quinoa bowls on its EnLIGHTend menu. The contest is open to any expectant parents 18 […]

Mike Wieners: Missouri Man Kills Second Home Intruder In Four Months

Mike Wieners of Franklin County, Missouri, had already dealt with a home intruder earlier this year, and he wound up killing the man in self-defense. Earlier this week, Wieners had to defend himself yet again from another home intruder, and he wound up killing that person, too. According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Mike Wieners […]

North Carolina Church Fire Labeled As Arson, Possible Hate Crime

A fire at a predominantly black church in Charlotte, North Carolina, is being considered arson, and could possibly be labeled as a hate crime as well. According to the Associated Press, a fire broke out at the Briar Creek Road Baptist Church at about 1 a.m. on Wednesday. The church was vacant at the time […]

Patrick Macnee Dies: ‘Avengers’ Star ‘Had A Knack For Making Friends’

Patrick Macnee, best known for his performance as John Steed in the popular 1960s television series The Avengers, has died at the age of 93. A statement on Macnee’s website claimed the actor’s death was “natural.” The statement reads that Patrick Macnee wasn’t just a well-respected actor, but he was also a very likable person […]

Twerking Is Nearly 200 Years Old, According To The Oxford English Dictionary

Miley Cyrus may be getting all the credit for popularizing twerking in today’s day and age, but the dance move – and the term itself – has actually been around for almost 200 years. The Oxford English Dictionary currently has the origins of twerking listed as first being in use in the 1990s, and it’s […]

Can ‘Ted 2’ Topple ‘Jurassic World’ At The Box Office?

It’s going to be another busy and successful weekend at the box office with the release of Ted 2. With both Jurassic World and Inside Out scoring well last weekend with moviegoers, there is a possibility that Ted 2 might not be able to top those films, but it could come pretty close. According to […]