Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were one of the “it” couples in the early aughts, and they definitely reclaimed that status in what was a monumental 2022 for the duo. Bennifer 2.0 finally tied the knot, in a pair of wedding ceremonies two decades in the making, making theirs a love story for the ages.
This story was #8 in 2022 at Mind Matters News in terms of reader numbers. As we approach the New Year, we are rerunning the top ten Mind Matters News stories of 2022, based on reader interest. Here’s #8, from our news division, for those of us who wonder how best to interpret science news
What a tragic confluence of events. At the same time that half of the ranch’s cowboys — trusted members of the Yellowstone family who will do anything for the Duttons and the ranch — head off to greener pastures, an all-out war breaks out within the family. Yellowstone Season 5 Episode 8 introduced Beth to
After Ever Happy debuted last year in theatres across the globe but it wasn’t the last chapter in the series, with After Everything gearing up for release in 2023. The After films are based on the series by Anna Todd. There are four films in the series before After Everything: After, After We Collided, After We Fell, and After Ever Happy. The series
Blake Shelton‘s time on The Voice is coming to an end after its upcoming Season 23. However, he hasn’t ruled out a return to the reality singing competition in the future. The country singer says he would happily come back for one reason: To mentor Team Gwen Stefani. “Oh my god, I’d be honored to
Brandon Sanderson’s vast worlds, surprising plots, and wonderful characters have taken the sci-fi fantasy world by storm. However, even more authors like Brandon Sanderson are out there waiting for you to pick them up and read without delay. As a decade-long Sanderson fan, I have been recommending his books in the Cosmere, the Cytoverse, and
Nyheim Hines is ready to be both Josh Allen AND Santa’s helper this Saturday … the Bills running back just copped some awesome cleats for Buffalo’s Christmas Eve game — that are elf-themed! TMZ Sports has learned … the tailback — who was traded to the Bills in November — wanted a Xmas design on
Sony’s A Man Called Otto began the first phase of a three-step rollout this weekend in an exclusive run at four LA and NY theaters, grossing $60k, for a $15k per screen average, over the three-day weekend. The four-day estimated gross is $75K, or an $18.7k PSA. The test for the remake of the Swedish film
Fireworks have returned with Higher Lonely Power, their first album in nine years. Surprise-released today (January 1) via the band’s own Funeral Plant Collective, the LP follows 2014’s Oh, Common Life as well as their 2019 comeback single ‘Demitasse’, which does not appear on the record. Stream it below. “We appreciate the opportunity to create
The mark of a memorable acting performance is decided by a number of different factors. How well can you display the intended emotion of the scene? Were the strengths of your performance tailored to make the audience scared? Depressed? Joyful? How about a jack of all trades performance that accomplished all of the above and
One-hundred and thirty-one years ago, in 1892, the historic Ryman Auditorium was completed. Although it was known as the Union Gospel Tabernacle at the time, the venue set a precedent in Nashville as a place for music and entertainment. Conceived and created by Thomas Ryman, the Ryman Auditorium was originally intended as a permanent location for
The viral dance from season one of Wednesday was choreographed by actress Jenna Ortega, who played the titular character, and it quickly took over TikTok and most other social media platforms with a video feature. Now, Russian Olympic figure skater Kamila Valieva has made the dance even more famous by putting it on ice. The
Play video content TMZ.com Ice Cube says he’s never giving up on the fight to obtain the rights to his beloved “Friday” franchise — but won’t go to court to get the job done. TMZ Hip Hop recently caught the legendary rapper outside of Dash Radio, asking him about his struggle to own “Friday” and
Jeremiah Green, the drummer and a founding member of Modest Mouse, has died at 45 after a battle with cancer. “I don’t know a way to ease into this: Today we lost our dear friend Jeremiah,” the band wrote on social media shortly before midnight on New Yeary’s Eve. “He laid down to rest and
I am a huge fan of entertainment, so I don’t like to play the game of pretending that books are better than television or vice versa. Stories can be told in many different ways and formats and personally I think the more the merrier — although all the streamers are really starting to test this
“Supernatural” star Jim Beaver apparently wants to move back in with his estranged wife, but there’s a problem … she says he wants to bring his adult daughter with him and it’s a recipe for disaster. The TV actor’s estranged wife, actress and singer Sarah Spiegel, says she’s been living in the couple’s Studio City
If you’re looking for a clipper cut that’s cooler than the Fonz in a fridge, opting for a slick fade is the way to go. Fades come in an ever-expanding range of styles which means you can chop and change your style with a subtle tweak or two. But as epic as fade haircuts are,
The only relationship that challenges the goofiness that is the faux feud between Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, is the history of the Deadpool star and his wife Blake Lively trolling and poking fun at each other on Instagram. And the two were back at it again after Reynolds posted a video of a man
If aliens contact humanity, who decides what we do next? Scientists setting up ‘post-detection hub’ in Scotland are concerned humans would react ‘like headless chickens’ The moment has been imagined a thousand times. As astronomers comb the cosmos with their powerful telescopes, they spot something that makes them gasp. Amid the feeble rays from distant
Noah Baumbach’s adaptation of the Don DeLillo novel White Noise might seem odd now—but there’s a good chance it’ll age in wild and interesting ways. By Jason Diamond December 30, 2022 Photographs: Everett Collection; Collage: Gabe Conte I picked up Don DeLillo’s 1985 novel White Noise as a younger, more impressionable reader and thought, “Damn,
Not every character can be a favorite. Sometimes they aren’t even our favorite love-to-hate characters. Between baffling plot decisions, strange developments, or irritating personality moments, there are the ones who annoy us when they’re on our TV screens. The 2022 TV season was a good year for romantic relationships and juicy character arcs, but this
Every year around this time, millions express their desire to start anew. They set lofty goals and steel themselves with an unbreakable resolve to lose those stubborn extra pounds, break that bad habit, or learn that new skill. The determination to better themselves is unshakable. And then after a few weeks, most give up. Well,
In 2016, a little orange book took the world by storm. Written by American blogger and author Mark Manson, ‘The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*CK’ became a smash hit and best seller and a bible for many people all over the world. Now Universal Pictures has produced a cinematic documentary to refresh our memories. Directed by Nathan Price
Half a year removed from her runner-up finish on Season 20 of American Idol, HunterGirl is paving her way in country music by releasing her own original songs and touring all over the country. The Tennessee native certainly has experience playing on big stages, as she performed on national TV throughout her stint on the
As a huge fantasy fan, I always love when authors mix fantasy stories with other genres. Particularly when you get what I call magical mystery books! This sub-genre offers some of the most delightful and escapist stories you’ll read. Plus, they’re just plain fun with their mix of suspense, adventure, and magic. We’ve covered some
Pele was paid $120K by a major sneaker company to bend down at midfield and tie his shoe before a 1970 World Cup match … giving birth to a bitter feud between Puma and Adidas! Pele’s death has unearthed all kinds of stories about the soccer legend, who died Thursday at the age of 82,
SATURDAY AM: Avatar: The Way of Water is looking fantastic in its third weekend after Friday beat its own evening estimates with $24.4M, +27% from a week ago. That puts the James Cameron movie on a run for a $67.8M 3-day weekend, +7% from last weekend’s Christmas period, and a potential 4-day between $87M-$92M per
Shania Twain and Frederic Thiebaud’s love story is one of redemption — something beautiful out of pain and heartbreak — and their marriage is one that will inspire hope in even the darkest of situations. Their love and respect for one another shines and makes us believe a little more in the power of love. As many country
Selena Gomez is spending her New Year in Cabo, Mexico, with besties Brooklyn Beckham and his wife Nicola Peltz. The newlyweds spent their Christmas in the States with the Peltz family in Florida, though Brooklyn’s parents Victoria and David shared their traditional pajama shot from London, saying they “missed him.” As they touched down in
Actor Bob Penny, who scored minor roles in the films “Forrest Gump” and “Sweet Home Alabama,” has died. Bob passed away in Huntsville, Alabama on Christmas Day, according to an online obit from Laughlin Service Funeral Home. His cause of death was not disclosed. Penny was a bit part actor in dozens of films and