Minority Mindset

Taylor Swift consistently draws attention, whether it’s in her acting roles like One Battle or at public events. She has a knack for becoming the center of attention – even when others are being honored. At the Critics Choice Awards, she enthusiastically celebrated Paul Thomas Anderson’s win, acting like a jubilant coach. Her Golden Globes speech was both touching and humorous, famously beginning with a playful reference to her dress (“See my party in the back?”) while visibly emotional. She also managed to become a focal point when Leonardo DiCaprio was seen telling her a funny story, mimicking her reaction to the KPop Demon Hunters win. Since the Globes, her social media has been flooded with congratulations from other stars like Beyoncé and praise from fashion brands, demonstrating how much attention her success is generating.

Jack Bauer, known for his on-screen legal troubles, is facing legal issues again after more than ten years, according to USA Today. Kiefer Sutherland, the actor who plays Bauer, previously served two months in jail in 2007 for driving under the influence, an offense he’d committed several times since 1989. In 2009, he was accused of hitting a designer, but the charges were dropped. There was also an incident in 2005 or 2006 where he was caught on camera knocking over a Christmas tree in a London hotel lobby. He later jokingly explained to Jonathan Ross that the tree was a fire hazard and he was simply addressing the issue.

Ariana Madix sued her ex, Tom Sandoval, over what to do with their $2 million house in Valley Village. Madix wanted to sell the modern farmhouse and split the money, but Sandoval wanted to keep it. In a confession on the show Vanderpump Rules, Madix explained that Sandoval was responsible for the breakdown of their relationship and shouldn’t get to keep the house as a result. Throughout season 11 of VPR, they lived in the house while avoiding direct contact with each other, relying on their assistants to communicate. Madix purchased a new home in the Hollywood Hills in 2024, but the dispute over the Valley Village property continued.

The new film, Wife and Dog, will hit theaters on October 23rd. Directed and written by Ritchie, the movie follows a ruthless fight for power within the wealthy and corrupt Fairbank family, filled with backstabbing and ultimately, murder.

The console didn’t sell well, falling behind the Xbox and PlayStation 2. While it had limited support from other game companies, titles like Resident Evil 4 demonstrated the potential of GameCube games made by those companies.

While stories like The Lord of the Rings focus on grand, overarching conflicts with powerful magical forces, Game of Thrones was more grounded in political struggles and civil wars. The show’s villains weren’t necessarily powerful entities themselves, but rather symbols of evil. Despite its differences, Game of Thrones actually stumbled in a similar way to Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings adaptation.