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Passengers is two-thirds of an amazing movie, a sci-fi romance that gives its heart away too early and doesn’t know what to do with itself after that. That’s a shame, because the deep-seated melancholy of the movie’s first third—and the idyllic, too-good-to-be trueromantic bliss that flowers in the second—are rare, delicate qualities in the science fiction we’re getting these days. I’m afraid people will scoff at what they see as the silliness of Passengers even as they spend hours tripping over themselves to make a case for Rogue One as a deep, serious, anti-fascist film.

Many factors come into play when producers are casting actors for a big hit like Harry Potter. These choices are often so well-made that the viewer creates a powerful relationship with the character. This powerful relationship makes it hard to dissociate the image of the actor and their on-screen role. For instance, can you imagine a Harry Potter played by someone other than Daniel Radcliffe, or a Hermione not played by Emma Watson? Well, even though many of us think that these actors were “born” to play these roles, it is possible that on several occasions the producers did not agree at first and they may have even chosen someone else.

Celebrities and fashion are always a delightful combination. They often set new trends, promote incredible new styles, and inspire us with their astonishing red carpet outfits. And some stars are experts at making their looks totally unique and memorable. Their creative outfits can surely make you feel stunned, inspired, amused, or even baffled, but never bored. So, for the sake of entertainment, let’s take a look back at the most innovative looks from recent runways and red carpet events that we will remember for years to come.

Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka has berated the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying the impunity within the party is part of the reasons the party lost the 2022 governorship election in Osun State. He added that the APC suffered punishment in the hands of the people of Osun State for the sacrilege against former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Chief Bola Ige who was murdered under mysterious circumstances.

Cosplayer and baby doll model who rose to fame by posting fairy and kitten costume photos on her belle.delphine Instagram account, which amassed over 4 million followers before it was shut down in July 2019. She was known for often incorporating her fans' names into her photo work.  Before Fame Her oldest archived selfie was dated March of 2015.  Trivia She occasionally posts Japanese ahegao photos to Instagram. She's also popular on YouTube with over 2 million subscribers on her self-titled channel.

Short-form content creator best known for being a part of the TikTok comedy duo known as dm_t.v. Before Fame He began appearing in TikToks in early 2020. One of his earliest videos was set to Miley Cyrus' "Party in the U.S.A." Trivia One of his most viral videos has been viewed more than 5 million times, and features a fun house mirror-type filter.  Family Life His mom has appeared in prank videos posted on the as dm_t.

The single made a sensational comeback 41 years later after it was used in a viral video that features catchy dance moves by skit maker Brain Jotter. Since the video was posted on his Instagram on July 5, 2024, it has been viewed 29.1 million times with over 30,000 comments. On TikTok, it has been viewed 19.6 million times generating over 23,000 comments. The viral video has since sparked a trend on social media with thousands of users posting their videos with the song.

The first Groundhog Day celebration wasn’t such a picnic for Punxsutawney Phil’s progenitors. When Punxsutawneyans gathered on a hilltop known as Gobbler’s Knob on this day, Feb. 2, in 1887, they did so not just to celebrate the weather-forecasting wizardry of the groundhog — the rodent was also on the menu. Predicting the length of winter based upon whether or not an animal saw its shadow was nothing new to the German immigrants who settled Pennsylvania, although in the old country they relied more often on badgers and bears.

Granola, beloved by hikers and outdoorsy types, certainly seems healthy. You can buy it in health food stores and organic supermarkets, with words like “pure” and “natural” stamped right on the label. Is granola healthy? It absolutely can be. But products vary greatly, and knowing whether or not the nutty snack lives up to its nutritional claims can take a little bit of digging. Here’s what dietitians say you should know about granola before crunching down.