Author: News Desk

News has come out that pop star Taylor Swift and football player Travis Kelce tied the knot in a star-studded event in New York. Before and after, various figures and outlets have been discussing what could happen. Recently, just before the wedding was confirmed, a guest of commentator Megyn Kelly’s shared some choice words about the event. This sparked a few reactions on social media from both ends. Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Married At Manhattan’s Madison Square Garden Swift and Kelce started dating in 2023, with media hailing them as a “supercouple.” The two later became engaged this past…

Medicaid programs are in a period of heightened scrutiny, as states confront growing complexity in how these programs are administered and sustained. A recent Kaiser Family Foundation analysis highlights how states are grappling with rising program costs and tough tradeoffs, with total Medicaid spending projected to increase by 7.9% in FY 2026. In this environment, ensuring program integrity is no longer just about compliance, it’s central to sustaining access to care. Nowhere is that imperative more apparent than in self-directed care programs, where rapid growth and increased visibility have raised the stakes for getting oversight right. Too often, the conversation…

VALLETTA: An eight-part television drama titled The Order, based on Peter Portelli’s 2023 historical fiction novel about the 1565 Great Siege of Malta, is officially in development. The project was announced by Malta Film Commissioner Johann Grech at the closing ceremony of the Mediterrane Film Festival and will be produced by UK’s Little Island Productions and Hopefield in association with the Malta Film Commission. Malta will serve as the primary filming location, with production scheduled to begin in 2027. Written by award-winning British dramatist Stephen Poliakoff, the series will be a high-stakes political thriller exploring the clash of politics, faith, and…

With a slew of new movies and TV shows lined up as well as several notable classics scheduled to drop throughout the month, July is probably Netflix’s best month yet. OK, I say that every month, but I really mean it this time. In addition to such highly anticipated shows like the Little House on the Prairie reboot and Ransom Canyon season 2, the streamer has slated some great movies for you to watch in July. You can stream the Ben Affleck thriller Gone Girl right now, but if you’re watching it with a romantic partner, be prepared for some…

PALIĆ: The 33rd Palić European Film Festival will take place from 18 to 22 July 2026 in various locations in Palić and Subotica (Serbia). The programme includes sections Best of Europe (with seven titles), Best of Region (five titles) and Europe 4Kids (seven films and a selection of short films from the Bucharest International Animation Film Festival – ABIFF). The festival is preceded by a pre-festival lineup at Subotica’s Eurocinema from 4 to 10 July 2026. Best of Europe: Sentimental Value / Affeksjonsverdi (Norway, France, Denmark, Germany, Sweden)Directed by Joachim Trier Two Prosecutors  / Dva prokurora (Ukraine, Romania, Lithuania, Latvia, Germany, the Netherlands)Directed…

Lil Wayne is facing backlash after fans claimed he arrived nearly two hours late to his recent concert at BankNH Pavilion in Gilford, New Hampshire. While the rapper later suggested on social media that the show went off without a hitch, frustrated concertgoers flooded online platforms with complaints about the delayed start. The criticism comes just days after Lil Wayne—born Dwayne Michael Carter Jr.—also faced backlash for failing to appear at a scheduled performance in Maine. Lil Wayne was supposed to take the stage in Gilford around 9 PM ET, according to TMZ. However, the “Lollipop” rapper didn’t start performing…

President Trump marked the nation’s 250th birthday late Saturday with a colossal fireworks display and a speech warning against communism and pledging the United States would continue on the path to greatness started by the nation’s founders in 1776. Mr. Trump delivered the speech hours later than planned due to summer storms that forced the evacuation of the celebration on the National Mall. The 37-minute address paid tribute to the founders, veterans and his own foreign policy achievements that he said eliminated ruthless regimes that stifled freedom. “You look at Venezuela, you look at Iran. We wiped it out. Wiped…

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VENICE: Seven projects (co)produced by FNE partner countries have been selected for the 13th edition of the Venice Gap-Financing Market, set to take place 4 – 6 September 2026 within the Venice Production Bridge.  In all, the Venice Gap-Financing Market will present 66 projects from around the world in the final stages of development and funding: 38 feature films and long documentaries, 14 immersive projects, 11 Biennale College Cinema – Immersive projects, and three Biennale College Cinema projects. This year, the VPB Focuses will be Greece and Switzerland. Venice Production Bridge, the film market of the Venice International Film Festival, will be held 3 – 9 September 2026, while…

Fourteen titles were selected for the Short Film Competition, including Georgian Oh! Mother, Mother… by Khatuna Tatuashvili. The festival was founded by the Mestia Centre of Culture, Arts NNLE and director/producer Khatuna Khundadze. It is supported by the Mestia Municipality, the Georgian National Film Center, Georgian Pharmaceutical Communications (GPC) and the Ministry of Culture, Sport and Youth Affairs of Georgia. Mountain-Themed Film Competition: Ashima (Japan)Directed by Kenji Tsukamoto Yana-Wara (Peru)Directed by Óscar Catacora and Tito Catacora JAAR (India)Directed by Phurba Tshering Lama Beyond the Wetlands (Pakistan)Directed by Arsalan Majid Girl Climber (Austria, USA)Directed by Jon Glassberg Robson (Canada)Directed by Philip Forsey Radu, Are You…