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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast to discuss the importance of what he called 'masculine energy' in corporate culture.  Experts say these comments, along with structural and cultural changes at Meta, could lead to a lack of diverse voices at the company.

The film September 5, which saw its wide release Jan. 17, details the 1972 Munich Olympics hostage crisis. The film's director says it pointedly focuses on journalism rather than politics. Critics appear to be split on whether that's a good or bad thing.

For those unfamiliar with Lynch’s work and looking for a starting point, here are five of his most well known and highly acclaimed movies and shows, in chronological order.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against TikTok on Friday in its challenge to a federal law requiring the popular short-video app be sold by its Chinese parent company ByteDance or be banned in the United States on Sunday.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against TikTok on Friday in its challenge to a federal law requiring the popular short-video app be sold by its Chinese parent company ByteDance or be banned in the United States on Sunday.

It Ends With Us actor and director Justin Baldoni sued his co-star Blake Lively and her husband, Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds, for defamation on Thursday, the latest step in a bitter legal battle surrounding the dark romantic drama. 

With just days to go until the U.S. Supreme Court votes to uphold a ban on TikTok, the Chinese-owned social media platform is preparing to go dark on Sunday — and the 170 million Americans who use the app can expect some changes.

Donald Trump initiated concrete plans to ban TikTok in mid-2020, during his first term as president. In early 2024, on his way to winning another election, he changed his stance. Here's a look at his statements regarding the Chinese-owned social media platform.

Donald Trump initiated concrete plans to ban TikTok in mid-2020, during his first term as president. In early 2024, on his way to winning another election, he changed his stance. Here's a look at his statements regarding the Chinese-owned social media platform.

David Lynch, the American filmmaker, writer and artist who scored best director Oscar nominations for Blue Velvet, The Elephant Man and Mulholland Drive and co-created the groundbreaking TV series Twin Peaks, has died at age 78, his family said on Thursday.

David Lynch, the American filmmaker, writer and artist who scored best director Oscar nominations for Blue Velvet, The Elephant Man and Mulholland Drive and co-created the groundbreaking TV series Twin Peaks, has died at age 78, his family said on Thursday.

Carrie Bradshaw's apartment was almost its own character in the hit television series. But is it possible fans of Sex and the City have paid too much attention to the iconic New York City brownstone?

Gamers got a tantalizing first look at Nintendo's next video game console, the Switch 2, as the Japanese company released a brief trailer on Thursday morning.

Indian Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan was stabbed in a scuffle with an intruder at his home early Thursday and underwent surgery at a hospital, media reports said.

Indian Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan was stabbed in a scuffle with an intruder at his home early Thursday and underwent surgery at a hospital, media reports said.

Toronto rap superstar Drake is suing his record label, Universal Music Group (UMG), over rival Kendrick Lamar's diss track Not Like Us.

The Ontario author is joined by fellow Canadian writers Jordan Abel, Loghan Paylor, Deepa Rajagopalan and Aaron Tucker on the 2025 jury panel. The $100,000 Giller Prize is the richest in Canadian literature.

The story of the first successful Amazon facility union and a film about Palestinian resistance in the West Bank are among the award-winning documentaries from last year that you can't find on a major streaming platform. Here's a look at the factors limiting your ability to see these films.

Writer Neil Gaiman has responded to serious allegations of sexual abuse and exploitation made against him this week, admitting that he recognized some events but claiming that he has never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity. Numerous women have accused the writer of rape, sexual assault and sexual coercion.

A looming U.S. TikTok ban is starting to sink in for content creators whose livelihoods rely on the popular video app. The ban is expected to take effect on Jan. 19, after the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Friday about the move following months of debate.

Country music star Carrie Underwood will perform America the Beautiful at Donald Trump's inauguration next week and the 1970s hitmakers Village People will perform at two inaugural events.

The Oscar nominations are being pushed back almost a week from their original date amid the ongoing California wildfires. Nominations will now be announced on Jan. 23, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Monday.

Oliviero Toscani, the man behind the shock advertising campaigns that helped make Italy's Benetton one of the world's biggest clothing brands, died on Monday at the age of 82, his family said in a statement.

Moore, whose admirers ranged from Al Green to Bruce Springsteen, was inducted with Dave Prater into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992.

Anita Bryant, a former Miss Oklahoma and popular singer who became known over the second half of her life for her outspoken opposition to gay rights, has died. She was 84.

Supreme Court justices posed tough questions to the lawyer representing TikTok and its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, on Friday over a law that would force a sale or ban the widely used short-video app by Jan. 19 in the United States in a case that pits free speech rights against national security concerns.

Musician Megan Thee Stallion obtained a restraining order against imprisoned Canadian rapper Tory Lanez. She was granted a temporary order in November after alleging Lanez was using third parties to continue to harass her online.

The Securities and Exchange Commission says that it has settled charges against former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) CEO Vince McMahon over his failure to disclose to the sports entertainment company's board and others that he signed two settlement agreements worth $10.5 million US with two women in order for them not to reveal potential claims against himself and the company.

Actor Alec Baldwin sued New Mexico prosecutors and sheriff's office officials on Thursday alleging a 'malicious' prosecution against him for the 2021 fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the Western movie Rust.

The company that owns TikTok goes to the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday to try to fend off a new law that would see the wildly popular social media app banned later this month.

Nickel Boys director and co-writer RaMell Ross explains how he navigated the complex relationship between audience and subject in his critically acclaimed new film.

The toll of the devastating fires still churning through Los Angeles is compounding for the film industry as the crisis enters its third day, with more events being postponed and stars like Billy Crystal and Mandy Moore mourning the destruction of their homes.  

Canadian writer/director José Lourenço's film Young Werther is more of a riff than straight adaptation of Goethe's The Sorrows of Young Werther. It is also a surprisingly original and honest movie filled with impressive performances.

Hollywood stars including Mark Hamill and Mandy Moore were among the thousands of residents sent fleeing as wildfires raged through Los Angeles, consuming homes, threatening iconic buildings and bringing the heart of the film industry to a halt.

Hollywood stars including Mark Hamill and Mandy Moore were among the thousands of residents sent fleeing as wildfires raged through Los Angeles, consuming homes, threatening iconic buildings and bringing the heart of the film industry to a halt.

North of North showrunners Stacey Aglok MacDonald and Alethea Arnaquq-Baril and lead actor Anna Lambe talked to CBC's Eli Glasner about what they wanted to capture in the new CBC comedy series and the challenges of filming in Iqaluit.

Sesame Street, the iconic children's television show that hits generations of adults right in the nostalgia, is looking for a new distribution partner, placing a giant question mark over whether there will be new episodes after this year.

For the first time in more than 30 years, WWE's popular wrestling program Monday Night Raw didn't broadcast on linear television in the U.S., instead streaming exclusively on Netflix. One expert believes this — and future WWE events — will be a reflection of a cultural shift we're witnessing in North America.

Peter Yarrow — the singer-songwriter best known as one-third of Peter, Paul and Mary — died on Tuesday in New York at the age of 86, his publicist said. Yarrow had bladder cancer for the past four years.

The film includes performances of new songs from the Weeknd's upcoming album, Hurry Up Tomorrow.

Folk is popular again, with Noah Kahan, Wild Rivers, Shawn Mendes and more putting their unique spins on the sound.

The embattled Golden Globes have been on an extended effort to change from an out-of-touch awards show into an industry tastemaker. Those behind-the-scenes changes could be what’s behind some of the surprises seen on Sunday night.

RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner James Lee Williams, popularly known as The Vivienne, has died at the age of 32, according to their publicist Simon Jones. 

Incoming first lady Melania Trump will be the subject of a new documentary directed by Brett Ratner and distributed by Amazon Prime Video.

The Golden Globes returned on Sunday with a star-studded red carpet full of big-name nominees. The Brutalist and Emilia Pérez emerged as major winners.

For better and worse, a rebirth in our cultural fascination with true crime — spurred, in part, by the launch of the hit podcast Serial a decade ago — has led to changes in the criminal justice system, legal experts say.

"Michael J. Fox is an actor who has won five Emmy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a Grammy Award. He is a world-renowned advocate for Parkinson’s disease research and development," the White House said in a statement announcing the recipients.

Baena was found dead Friday at a Los Angeles home, according to medical examiner's records. The records did not include any information on where specifically his body was discovered or the cause of death.

Sweet Daddy Siki, an American Canadian professional wrestler who pushed the limits of the sport and helped to train world champions, has died in Toronto at the age of 91.

Skye Riley Nation is a TikTok page serving as a clever marketing campaign for the movie Smile 2 that's that experts say is an effective example of blurring reality and fiction on social media to attract new audiences and engage people who are in on the secret.