Elon Musk forms new AI company dubbed ‘xAI’

After months of teasing plans to build a rival to ChatGPT, Elon Musk announced he is starting a new artificial intelligence company. The billionaire confirmed the formation of a new company, ‘xAI’, in a tweet on Wednesday; without elaborating, the Twitter CEO and Tesla found said his new xAI firm will seek to “understand reality.” …

2023 Primetime Emmy Awards: see the full list of nominees

The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences revealed the nominations for the 2023 Primetime Emmy Awards. The Primetime Emmys recognize excellence in American primetime television programming. Actress and comedian Yvette Nicole Brown and Television Academy chair Frank Scherma announced the nominees during a live stream Wednesday. HBO dominated the nominations, with its drama series Succession leading …

Britney Spears reveals cover and release date for her memoir ‘The Woman In Me’

Britney Spears’ memoir, ‘Britney Spears’ The Woman in Me’ will be released Oct. 24 by Gallery Books, a division of Simon & Schuster. The 41-year-old singer shared the cover and release date for the book on social media, saying the book will tell ‘her story on her own terms’ along with the simple caption: 10.24.23 …

Bank of America to pay over $100 million for doubling fees, withholding credit card rewards

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said on Tuesday that they are ordering Bank of America to pay over $100 million to customers for illegally charging ‘junk fees,’ as well as withholding credit card rewards and opening fake accounts. The CFPB specifically accused the bank of harming “hundreds of thousands of consumers over a period of …

Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten freed on parole after serving 53 years in prison

Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten, who was convicted in two killings, was released on parole on Tuesday after serving more than five decades in prison. Houten was originally sentenced to death for the Aug. 10, 1969, murders of Leno and Rosemary La Bianca. According to a statement from the California Department of Corrections and …

Netflix’s ‘Sex Education’ ending with Season 4

Netflix announced that Sex Education will return for a fourth and final season. The streaming service also shared a teaser-trailer for Season 4 of the comedy-drama series (click here). Created by Laurie Nunn, Sex Education follows Otis Milburn (Asa Butterfield), the teenage son of a renowned sex therapist (Gillian Anderson), who starts his own sex …

Lady Gaga confirms film based on her ‘Chromatica Ball’ tour

Lady Gaga confirmed reports of a film based on her ‘Chromatica Ball’  tour, after rumors circulated that her show at Dodger Stadium was filmed for an upcoming film. Gaga wrote in an Instagram post:  “I wanted to share a more personal moment with you today, I know I haven’t been doing a lot of that …

Alliance secretary general says Turkey agrees to back Sweden’s NATO bid

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Monday that after a year of opposition, Turkey has agreed to support Sweden’s bid to join the NATO military alliance, calling the moment a “historic step.” Stoltenberg said that Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed to send the accession protocol to the Turkish parliament for approval as soon …

Ex-Team USA gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar stabbed multiple times at Florida federal prison

Disgraced former Team USA gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexually abusing female gymnasts, was stabbed multiple times during an altercation with another inmate at a federal prison in Florida. The 59-year-old Nassar was stabbed twice in the neck, twice in the back and six times in the chest, and also suffered a collapsed …

‘Vanderpump Rules’ Ariana Madix first contestant revealed for Season 32 of “Dancing With The Stars”

ABC’s Dancing with the Stars returns to network television this fall, and ‘Vanderpump Rules’ star Ariana Madix was revealed on Good Morning America and via Instagram as the first competitor for Season 32. Madix and DWTS judge Derek Hough appeared in the video announcement; the rest of the cast will not be named until the …