On December 18, 2024, after the drawn test match at The Gabba between India and Australia, Ravichandran Ashwin – India’s second most prolific Test bowler behind Anil Kumble – chose to retire from international cricket during a press conference with team captain Rohit Sharma.
Since the Eras Tour concluded and there’s no news about new songs from Taylor Swift, she shared behind-the-scenes glimpses from her recent music videos, including BTS looks. Given that Swifties are exceptionally observant (particularly now as they hunt for hints about when Reputation (Taylor’s Version) might drop), it’s no surprise they noticed something. They’ve been discussing a subtle alteration in a clip related to the Bejeweled music video. It appears that Taylor Swift has taken out a photo of herself and her ex, Joe Alwyn, from that specific footage.
One of the year’s most unexpectedly popular TV shows has been the “Star Wars” series, which surprisingly, many people enjoy. However, its dominance on Disney+’s global chart isn’t coming without a fight, as the Pixar series, which is a spinoff from a well-known franchise and titled “[Insert Title Here]”, poses a significant challenge to dethrone Jude Law’s “Star Wars” debut.
The American dream and its evolution is the central theme explored by A24’s movie titled The Brutalist, which has received numerous Critics Choice and Golden Globe nominations and is now set to premiere in theaters this week after a successful run at film festivals in 2024. Its leading actor, Adrien Brody, who won an Academy Award, is also receiving multiple Best Lead Actor nominations. Brody has been consistently active in Hollywood, appearing in various TV projects recently and co-starring in every Wes Anderson movie since The Darjeeling Limited. However, The Brutalist demonstrates that the multi-talented Brody is still capable of leading a powerful dramatic film, running for 215 minutes if necessary.
In a fascinating twist, it’s been announced that the sensational hit series of the 21st century, “Squid Game,” is set to return for another season. This move suggests that Netflix just can’t resist the allure of more from this captivating show. Instead of simply replicating the success of the initial season, the creative mind behind it, Hwang Dong-hyuk, opted to craft a distinct sequel to his explosively popular Korean drama about a lethal game show. However, developing an authentic and unique story within Korea proved to be a considerably greater challenge than Dong-hyuk initially anticipated.