Walt Disney World is scaling back its hours after experiencing lower-than-expected attendance and multiple cancellations. The world-famous theme park re-opened its doors back in July after being shut down since the middle of March. Disney fanatics were excited to finally get back into the park, while others were a bit more on the cautious side
Back in April, Godsmack called off their touring for the remainder of the year, seeing the problems lying ahead of trying to tour during the global pandemic. But that doesn’t mean the band hasn’t kept busy during the time off the road. Sully Erna recently revealed plans to hopefully finish a new solo record before
August 7, 2020, 10:14am Yes. It’s a set of bookshelves that can convert into a coffin. And yes, it’s real. Sure, it sounds like some kind of morbid gag (that we’re all quite enjoying here in the virtual Lit Hub offices, aka Slack), but designer William Warren is taking it very seriously: When you die,
Nokia’s new chief executive Pekka Lundmark said he will take time to re-acquaint himself with the Finnish telecom equipment maker before setting a strategy, as the company jostles for position in the highly political 5G race. US government pressure to limit the use of China’s Huawei presents an opportunity for Nokia as next generation technology is
South Korean operator SK Telecom will officially launch cloud gaming for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate users on its networks, riding on the operator’s 5G cloud infrastructure. The two parties made the announcement yesterday, heralding it a big achievement to deliver on Microsoft’s Project xCloud and SK Telecom’s 5G promises. “We’ve been working closely with Microsoft
Minecraft is hosting another music festival later this month with a huge lineup. Our eyes immediately jump to San Holo and TNGHT, but the talent stretches far beyond with a variety of acts. The Open Pit-curated event will feature Flatbush Zombies, 100 Gecs, Baauer, and many more. To be honest, we’re just as excited to
Photography by Fernando Cysneiros.Evan Clayton, who launched his eponymous fashion line in 2013, also designs ready-to-wear. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date August 5, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter For those who’ve been following Canada’s Drag Race and wonder who’s behind the dramatic look worn by contestant Ilona Verley in the show’s promo images, Evan Clayton is your
America’s Got Talent judge Simon Cowell is set to undergo surgery following an accident with his electric bicycle that left him with a broken back. Though injured and in pain, the good news is that Cowell is, for the most part, now doing well under medical care. “Simon had a fall from his bike on
The massive explosion at a port in Beirut this past Tuesday (Aug. 4) caused at least 158 deaths, injuring a reported 6,000 more. Among those who survived the blast was Nervecell drummer Bachir Ramadan, who posted a photo from the hospital last week where he was treated for multiple injuries. In his post, we can see
August 7, 2020, 10:31am Just days before it hits shelves, Diane Cook’s upcoming debut novel, The New Wilderness—about a mother’s battle to save her daughter in a world ravaged by climate change—is getting one hell of a publicity boost. Deadline today reported that Warner Bros. Television has acquired the rights to develop the book as a
The Communication Workers Union has suggested strike action could be on the horizon if BT continues down its current path of restructuring. In an opinion piece for The Tribunal, Deputy General Secretary for the Communications Workers Union (CWA) Andy Kerr criticised BT for potentially sacrificing the very employees who ensured UK society could function during
The HARD Summer BackHARD BBQ is in full force and tonight we have JOYRYDE, Louis the Child, Tokimonsta, Valentino Khan, Elohim and more on deck. Although Insomniac had to cancel a plethora of festivals in 2020, the company has still been keeping us entertained with its Virtual Rave-A-Thon series. The latest comes as this online installment of
Photography via Axelle/GettyThe latest updates on the brand. By Maddison Glendinning Date August 6, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Update: If you’ve been glued to your phones waiting for news of an official release date for Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty line, then you’re in luck because the multi-hyphenate has finally announced when the collection will be dropping.
Trading Nation: Booking and Trip Advisor report earnings after the bell, here’s what to expect Airlines could receive billions in relief, but it may not be enough: Traders Stocks rise on lower jobless claims data—Four experts on what it means for markets and the economy A ‘very bullish’ John Stoltzfus predicts rally setback Trillions of
Liam Neeson did not have much faith in Taken when they first shot the movie. He figured it would open quietly in Europe and then go straight to VOD. However, the movie ended up earning over $225 million globally from an initial budget of $25 million. It was obvious that a sequel was going to
It appears that Slipknot have mistakenly revealed the identity of “Tortilla Man,” the mystery percussionist who replaced Chris Fehn early last year. In a new virtual pop-up shop, up for sale, among other items, are neck gaiter face coverings resembling the mask of each Slipknot member. Upon the shop’s launch, Tortilla Man’s gaiter was listed
August 7, 2020, 12:28pm The much anticipated (by me, at least) adaptation of Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca, starring Lily James, Armie Hammer, and Kristin Scott Thomas as Mrs. Danvers (SWOON), and directed by Ben Wheatley, now has a release date: October 21, 2020. Today, Netflix released some first look photos. They do not make me
Huawei Technologies will stop making its flagship Kirin chipsets next month, financial magazine Caixin said on Saturday, as the impact of US pressure on the Chinese tech giant grows. US pressure on Huawei’s suppliers has made it impossible for the company’s HiSilicon chip division to keep making the chipsets, key components for mobile phone, Richard