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Steve Cropper was born in Dora, Missouri, in 1941, and moved to Memphis with his family when he was nine years old. It was there he first heard Black church music. His career began with a band he formed called the Mar-Keys, named after the sign outside the future Stax Records headquarters. In 1962, he joined Booker T. & the MG’s, the house band for Stax Records. Cropper co-wrote several hit songs, including “Green Onions,” Otis Redding’s “(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay,” and “Knock on Wood.” He left Stax in 1970 due to disagreements with management, as reported by Variety. Even after Cropper’s departure, the MG’s continued to perform, backing prominent artists such as Bob Dylan, John Fogerty, and Neil Young.

Disney+ is planning to release ten big shows in 2026, featuring content from popular franchises like Marvel and Star Wars. This comes after a strong 2025 lineup that included the first season of Daredevil: Born Again and the third volume of Star Wars: Visions.

Comedian Jimmy Carr teamed up with his brother Patrick (who produced the screenplay) to create Fackham Hall. The film is packed with jokes and references, to the point where it almost feels overwhelming, but it builds to a thrilling climax. The story centers around Fackham Hall, an estate similar to Downton Abbey – though the name sounds a bit like a swear word when said with a Cockney accent. The Davenport family has lived there for 400 years, but they’re facing ruin after Lord and Lady Davenport’s four sons all died in separate, unusual accidents: one on the Titanic, one on the Hindenburg, one in a golf accident, and another from, well, excessive self-indulgence.

Even if you’re not a dedicated Star Trek fan, you can still enjoy the series. However, those who don’t follow it closely sometimes misunderstand important details – and certain errors are surprisingly common. These misunderstandings can actually change how people experience the show, so let’s clarify a few things. While everyone’s journey with Star Trek is different, getting the facts right can enhance your enjoyment.

Gwyneth Paltrow’s new film, Marty Supreme, marks her return to acting after a long break. She found the increasing use of intimacy coordinators on set a bit awkward, comparing it to the confusion someone might feel using Microsoft Teams if they’re not tech-savvy. Paltrow admitted she felt more uncomfortable talking about potentially sensitive scenes than actually performing them, and wasn’t sure the process was entirely helpful. The interview also touched on her experiences working with Harvey Weinstein, even after he allegedly harassed her when she was young. While she acknowledges things were different in her early career, she believes intimacy coordinators are a positive development for actors today. She’s especially glad her daughter, if she chooses to pursue acting, will benefit from having clear boundaries and a focus on consent on set.

As a total film buff, I always find myself coming back to Miracle on 34th Street every year. It really feels like the movie that perfectly bridges the gap between fall and the full swing of the holidays. It’s definitely a product of its time, but it has this amazing way of feeling relevant even now, thanks to its smart take on society. If you’re after a genuinely classic holiday film, you can’t go wrong revisiting this Academy Award winner – it’s a true piece of American cinema.

The series seemed to lose steam after the first three films, with a noticeable decline in both quality and audience interest, although they were still enjoyable. Ultimately, this led Greta Gerwig to explore the story again. It’s become apparent that focusing on the earlier stories hinted at in the films could have allowed the franchise to expand and thrive.

Okay, so season three of Euphoria jumps ahead five years, and creator Sam Levinson has framed it as the cast’s post-high school chapter – think St. Elmo’s Fire to the Breakfast Club vibe of the earlier seasons. He’s dropped some interesting hints about where everyone’s landed. Zendaya’s Rue is down in Mexico, tangled up in debt with Laurie and trying to find creative (and likely risky) ways to get out of it. Hunter Schafer’s Jules is pursuing painting at art school, while both Maude Apatow’s Lexi and Alexa Demie’s Maddy have ended up in Hollywood. Maddy’s working at a talent agency, naturally with some other things going on, and Lexi is an assistant to a showrunner – played by the amazing Sharon Stone, who Levinson raves about. It sounds like they’re really exploring what happens after the drama of high school, and how these characters are navigating their twenties.

It’s still unknown what role she’ll have in the new movie – whether she’ll play a hero or a villain – but The Hollywood Reporter says she’s in talks to join the project. If she signs on, she’ll be acting alongside a talented cast including Robert Pattinson, Jeffrey Wright, Colin Farrell, Zoë Kravitz, Paul Dano, Andy Serkis, and Barry Keoghan.

The music executive was found not guilty of sex trafficking and racketeering, but convicted on two charges related to prostitution and sentenced to over four years in prison. However, the documentary series The Reckoning raises the question of who else bears responsibility for his actions and whether the public played a role in enabling his behavior. While much of the series covers well-known details of the case, it ultimately portrays a man driven by insatiable desires. Here are five key points from the series.