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[Editor’s Note: The following story contains spoilers for “Oddity.”] To designer Paul McDonnell, filmmaker Damian McCarthy is like a lovable “pen pal from Hell.” The two Irishmen live just three hours apart between Galway and Cork, but to this day, have never actually met. That’s despite co-parenting the monolithic Wooden Man now serving as the screaming centerpiece in IFC Films’ …

Tehran is also planning terrorist attacks at the Games, the Israeli foreign minister has claimed Iran has orchestrated sabotage attacks against France’s high-speed rail network, which paralyzed traffic ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said on Friday.  “The sabotage of railway infrastructure across France ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics was planned and …

The Paris 2024 Olympics officially got underway on Friday thanks to the dazzling opening ceremony along the river Seine. But Team USA had one more surprise in store for America as they recruited the one and only Beyoncé to welcome the Summer Games in style. Hours after Lady Gaga and Céline Dion helped usher in hundreds of international athletes to …

Calling all artists and illustrators! We’re launching our first-ever Booooooom Illustration Awards! There are 5 award categories to submit to: “Personal”, “Product & Packaging”, “Advertising & Promotional”, “Editorial”, “Student”. We have cash prizes up for grabs as well as a bunch of goodies from some of our friends (tablets, free websites, digital tools), editorial and social coverage, and the opportunity …

The Big Picture Ncuti Gatwa explains why his version of The Doctor is so emotional at SDCC’s Into the Whoniverse panel. Get ready for a UNIT spin-off series featuring the Sea Devils, while Season 2 will catch up with Ruby Sunday after she’s left the TARDIS. Nicola Coughlan shared a special message with SDCC attendees who were then treated to …

Gary King and Daisy Kelliher Fred Jagueneau/Bravo It’s been a while since we’ve seen Gary King and Daisy Kelliher together on Below Deck Sailing Yacht, but the two have reunited off screen. Daisy shared a series of photos via her Instagram Stories on Friday, July 26, showing the pair together again. Gary and Daisy could be seen sharing lunch and …

I wasn’t sure about Marvel Rivals after its initial announcement and previews, but the closed beta is giving me hope that something acceptable could come out of this one despite some glaring issues that need to addressed. It’s hard to deny Overwatch 2 has been struggling for a long time now, and depending on who you ask, the same could …

Is LeBron James planning to retire from the NBA? It’s a question that’s on the minds of many basketball fans as the living legend approaches a crossroads in his career. As you’re likely aware, the 2024 Summer Olympics will kick off today with an opening ceremony in Paris. LeBron James of Team United States reacts during the Basketball training session …

Amid her ongoing battle with Stiff Person Syndrome, Céline Dion returned to the stage for an epic performance at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. The singer’s performance at the opening ceremonies for the 2024 Olympics on Friday marks her first performance since halting her worldwide tour and stepping back from public life after revealing her diagnosis with Stiff Person Syndrome in December 2022. …

Play video content NBC Celine Dion just delivered a helluva performance at the Olympics … and it won’t soon be forgotten. Check out the clip … the chart-topper wrapped up a pitch-perfect performance of Édith Piaf‘s classic, “Hymne A L’Amour,” where she wore a sparkling silver gown that contrasted the golden glow of the floating Olympics cauldron beside her. Celine’s …