'Photo dump' is the easiest trend of the pandemic, and it's kinda fun, too

Some pandemic trends were complicated:Sourdough bread, for one. It’s the “photo dump.” What’s aphotodump? Photo dumps aren’t a new concept by any means. Don’t ask me how I know. Hey, here’s a multi-generation dance at the reception … and now back to the vows! Here’s an Easter basket shot – and now here we are at Thanksgiving! None of the photos are explained or captioned. She dumped the photos online but didn’t make a run at explain or offer histories....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Tony Ballard

'Rick and Morty' Creator Justin Roiland Charged With Battery

The incident occurred in January 2020, according to court documents. Roiland pleaded not guilty to both charges in October 2020. Roiland, 42,reportedlyappeared in Orange County Superior Court on Thursday for a pre-trial hearing. The court will next convene on April 27. Its two titular protagonists, Rick Sanchez and Morty Smith, are both voiced by Roiland. Roiland’s animation studio also produces Solar Opposites,which Hulu recently renewed for a fifth season. Outside of TV, Roiland has ventured into gaming with his Squanch Games studio....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 89 words · Andrew Arnold

'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' Season 7: How to Watch, Contestants, Judges

Here’s everything you gotta know to tune in. Who’s competing on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars season 7? READ MORE Who are the celebrity judges in All Stars season 7? When does RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars premiere? The first two episodes will drop back-to-back on Friday, May 20, at 12 a.m. PT/3 a.m. Subsequent episodes will launch on Fridays at the same time. Friday airs two episodes of AS7....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 105 words · Andrew Young

'Spider-Man: No Way Home, The More Fun Stuff Version' to Land in Theaters

Spider-Man: No Way Home gave us more Spider-Men. Now Sony and Marvel are promising more “fun stuff.” It’s scheduled to arrive in theaters at the start of September, on Labor Day weekend. Webslingers Tom Holland, Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield were there to help sell the show. Then they share a laugh. Oh, and there’s a meme as well. You wanted more Spidey and you got it! #SpiderManNoWayHome: The More Fun Stuff Version swings into movie theaters in the US and Canada September 2!...

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 114 words · Russell Flores

'Squid Game' Season 2 Gets Green Light From Netflix -- and a Tease of What's Coming

The streaming service on Sundaytweeted: “Red light… GREENLIGHT! Squid Game is officially coming back for Season 2!” “And now Gi-hun returns. The Front Man returns,” director and writerHwang Dong-hyuk wrote. “The man in the suit with ddakji might be back. You’ll also be introduced to Young-hee’s boyfriend, Cheol-su.” Netflix declined to offer additional comment. There was already reason for Squid Game watchers to be on the edge of their seats....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 122 words · Michael Mason

'Stranger Things 4' Crosses 1 Billion Hours Watched, Netflix Says

In the week ended Sunday,Stranger Things 4has been watched for a cumulative 1.15 billion hours. That’s behind only Squid Game in popularity. But Stranger Things 4’s watch-time ranking requires a couple caveats. First, the watch-time popularity rankings favor shows and movies with unusually long runtimes, like Stranger Things 4. Second,its hours-watched total has an advantagebecause the season was released in two separate batches of episodes. For years,Netflixwas notoriously tight-lipped about its viewership....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 87 words · Tiffany Swanson

'Stranger Things 4' Volume 2 Photos Give Thrilling Glimpse of Final Episodes

Warning: Spoilers ahead for season 4 of Stranger Things. Netflix on Tuesday dropped several first-look photos from the final two episodes ofStranger Things season 4. While they don’t spill any major plot secrets, the photos offers some enticing clues. The images were shared on theofficial Stranger Things accounton Twitter as well as in ablog post. Max and Lucas appear to share a heart-to-heart, possibly in the Creel house attic. Volume 2 will bring the conclusion of thepopular Netflix seriesfor this season....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 108 words · Derek Willis

'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Gets a New Trailer at San Diego Comic-Con, With Balrog

The peace doesn’t last, though. When Galadriel looks through a seeing stone called a palantir, she sees more war, chaos and carnage. Meanwhile, Twitter is busy speculating whether a certain blond, blue-eyed, ethereal-looking character might be Sauron. The show is set in the Second Age of Middle Earth. For the lay people among you, that’s thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkein’s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 112 words · Nicole Clark

'Where the Crawdads Sing' Likely Won't Hit Netflix Until Next Year

Where the Crawdads Sing, a lush Hollywood adaptation of the popular mystery-thriller novel, hit theaters Friday. Where will Where the Crawdads Sing stream? The film is going to stream first onNetflix. When is Where the Crawdads Sing’s streaming release date? Neither Netflix nor Sony has confirmed a streaming release date for the movie yet. Netflix’s deal with Sony is what’s known as a “pay-one window.” Traditionally pre-pandemic, movies hit this stage of release roughly six to nine months after first arriving in theaters....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 100 words · Willie Williams

12,000 years of table scraps: Researchers may have found the Americas' oldest dog

At least, that’s what’s suggested by a recent analysis of a fossil of the same age. Originally, the fossil was believed to be from a coyote that lived in the Late Pleistocene. Coyotes are early relatives of the early domesticated dogs, which hunted large prey with human companions. But early coyotes had a different jaw and more pointed teeth than the sample analyzed by the researchers. “The dog eats the leftovers from human food....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 125 words · Daniel May

19 Dry Shampoos Recalled Over Cancer Risk. Check If Yours Is One of Them

The company said it has worked with its propellant suppliers to address the issue. The products were produced prior to October 2021 and distributed throughout the US in retail stores and online. Retailers have been notified to remove the shampoos from their shelves. Benzene is a chemical that can cause cancer in humans. “Unilever US is recalling these products out of an abundance of caution. Unilever has received no reports of adverse events to date relating to this recall....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 96 words · Matthew Rios

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The2024 tax seasononly opened last week, but the IRS has already received more than15 million tax returns. There are many reasons tofile your taxes early, and a solid discount on TurboTax is one of them. That’s where the costs can add up, and where this deal can come in handy. Right now, you’ll save an additional 20% on the paid software when you file. Sign up for theCNET Deals Textto get daily deals sent straight to your phone....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 108 words · Mary Hines

3 companies control many big-name VPNs: What you need to know

Let’s say you’re in the market for a VPN (virtual private web connection). or even more flexible video streaming options. At first glance, you’ll see at least a dozen options. But it can also have undesirable effects on consumers. These are the three companies that own and control many of the biggest names in the VPN industry today. The data here is based on public disclosures, including the companies' own websites and press releases....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 122 words · Samantha Boyd