'The Beanie Bubble' nostalgically looks back at the 'Babies' boom that went bust
Movies and TV have enjoyed a fertile run of rise-and-fall business stories, from Theranos to WeWork to Chippendales. Add to that list "The Beanie Bubble," a nostalgia-infused look back at the plush-toy craze that swept America, turned collectors into "investors" and abruptly went as flat as a doll with the stuffing knocked out of it.
2023-07-28 20:49
Algeria media guide
An overview of the media in Algeria, as well as links to broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-07-28 19:17
Kylie Minogue announces Las Vegas residency
Tickets are expected to go on sale on 9 August for a series of shows in Sin City later this year.
2023-07-28 10:15
'We are being pushed out of the industry we love': Hugh Grant's Wonka role slammed by actor with dwarfism
Hugh Grant's role in 'Wonka' has been criticised by an actor with dwarfism, who believes the Oompa-Loompas should be portrayed by those with the condition.
2023-07-27 15:19
Spotify raises premium subscription price for millions
For the first time since 2011, Spotify confirms a price hike for about 200m ad-free subscribers.
2023-07-25 05:52
Oppenheimer: How he was influenced by a Hindu holy book
The 'father of the atomic bomb' counted the Hindu holy book Bhagavad Gita as one of his favourites.
2023-07-25 05:50
Fans sing Happy Birthday to Mimi Webb during Latitude secret set
Mimi Webb, Lightning Seeds ad Sophie Ellis-Bextor were among the artists who treated fans to intimate secret sets at Barclaycard Presents Latitude Festival over the weekend.
2023-07-25 02:20
The 5-Second Rule: The Simple Way for Knowing When It’s Too Hot to Walk Your Dog
‘What temperature is too hot to walk a dog?’ doesn’t have a definitive answer, but there is an easy test you can do.
2023-07-25 00:50
South Africa media guide
Overview of the media in South Africa, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-07-24 18:15
Taiwan media guide
An overview of the media in Taiwan, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-07-21 22:22
'They Cloned Tyrone' puts a fresh spin on the paranoid conspiracy thriller
Sure to draw additional attention because of questions surrounding Jamie Foxx's health, "They Cloned Tyrone" turns out to be buzzworthy on its own with its conspiracy-minded, sci-fi-tinged twist on who might really be pulling the strings in urban neighborhoods. Slow to start, the movie taps into a genre of "What's behind the curtain?" paranoia that's provocative, if a little slim on detail.
2023-07-21 21:54
13 Lies Movies Taught Us
In this episode of The List Show, Mental Floss editor-in-chief Erin McCarthy traces some of the most common myths we've gotten from movies.
2023-07-21 00:54