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Does The Clayface Trailer Feature A Joker Easter Egg? An Investigation
NewsApr 22, 2026

Does The Clayface Trailer Feature A Joker Easter Egg? An Investigation

Warner Bros. and DC Studios unveiled the first teaser for the upcoming film *Clayface*, slated for an October 23, 2026 theatrical release. The trailer showcases Tom Rhys Harries as Hollywood star Matt Hagen and hints at a body‑horror, R‑rated tone. A brief shot...

By /Film (Slashfilm)
Your Documentary Is Not Enough. The Nonfiction Hot List Has a Plan.
NewsApr 22, 2026

Your Documentary Is Not Enough. The Nonfiction Hot List Has a Plan.

Adam Neuhaus launched the Nonfiction Hot List, a curated marketplace for documentary projects in progress, receiving 640 submissions and spotlighting 23 works that have already landed deals at SXSW, Slate and a Peabody nomination. The initiative also provided free strategy...

By IndieWire
Clayface Release Date, Plot, Trailer, Cast and More News
NewsApr 22, 2026

Clayface Release Date, Plot, Trailer, Cast and More News

DCU’s third Chapter One film, Clayface, is slated for theatrical release on October 23 2026 after a brief delay from September. Horror veterans Mike Flanagan (script) and James Watkins (director) are steering the project, promising a body‑horror take on the Batman villain. Tom Rhys Harries headlines...

By Total Film (GamesRadar+)
Brain Astrocytes Form Far-Reaching Connections in Mice
NewsApr 22, 2026

Brain Astrocytes Form Far-Reaching Connections in Mice

Researchers at NYU Langone Health have mapped brain‑wide astrocyte networks in mice, showing these support cells form long‑range, gap‑junction pathways that link regions not connected by neurons. Using a virus‑delivered tracer and whole‑brain clearing, the team visualized three‑dimensional astrocyte webs...

By GEN (Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News)
Historic $116M Gift Endows Lending Program at National Gallery of Art
NewsApr 22, 2026

Historic $116M Gift Endows Lending Program at National Gallery of Art

The National Gallery of Art received a historic $116 million donation from the Mitchell P. Rales Family Foundation, endowing the Across the Nation artwork‑lending program in perpetuity. Launched as a pilot last spring, the initiative has loaned works by O’Keeffe, Rembrandt, Rothko,...

By Hyperallergic
The Self-Care Industrial Complex Is Gaslighting Moms
NewsApr 22, 2026

The Self-Care Industrial Complex Is Gaslighting Moms

The article critiques the booming self‑care industry, which generated nearly $7 trillion in 2024, for exploiting mothers’ exhaustion with pricey products like a $300 red‑light therapy mask. It argues that wellness brands fill a systemic gap, offering “relief” that women can...

By Scary Mommy
He Helped Design the iPhone. Now, He Designed Pharrell's Travel Kit
NewsApr 22, 2026

He Helped Design the iPhone. Now, He Designed Pharrell's Travel Kit

Pharrell’s vegan skincare brand Humanrace has partnered with former Apple industrial designer Eugene Whang to launch a limited‑edition travel kit. The bag is crafted from a single piece of undyed ultrasuede, a Japanese synthetic‑plant fabric, and comes pre‑filled with four...

By Highsnobiety – Art
Lenny Kaye Is ‘Goin’ Local’ On Debut Solo Album
NewsApr 22, 2026

Lenny Kaye Is ‘Goin’ Local’ On Debut Solo Album

Punk‑garage legend Lenny Kaye announced his debut solo album, Goin’ Local, slated for release on July 17 via Yep Roc Records. The 12‑track record, recorded over many years, features co‑writes with Patti Smith and contributions from Tim Carbone, jazz pianist Matthew Shipp, David Mansfield and John Jackson....

By JamBase
Closely Watched Curator Raphael Fonseca Joins Lisbon’s Culturgest
NewsApr 22, 2026

Closely Watched Curator Raphael Fonseca Joins Lisbon’s Culturgest

Raphael Fonseca, the Denver Art Museum’s first curator of Latin American modern and contemporary art, has been appointed visual arts programmer at Lisbon’s Culturgest, a private foundation backed by state‑owned Caixa Geral de Depósito. He will relocate in June 2026,...

By Artforum – Critics’ Picks
Lizzo Sells Her Beverly Hills Home for $11.15M After Slashing Its Price
NewsApr 22, 2026

Lizzo Sells Her Beverly Hills Home for $11.15M After Slashing Its Price

Grammy‑winning artist Lizzo closed the sale of her 5,400‑square‑foot Beverly Hills estate for $11.15 million, roughly $4 million less than the $15 million she paid in 2022. The home, originally listed near $16 million, saw multiple price cuts before the deal was struck. The...

By ELLE Decor
DC's Clayface Movie Is Clearly Borrowing From One Of The Best Batman Stories Ever
NewsApr 22, 2026

DC's Clayface Movie Is Clearly Borrowing From One Of The Best Batman Stories Ever

DC Studios’ third film in James Gunn’s reboot will be a solo "Clayface" movie, a rare focus on a B‑list Batman villain. The story follows actor Matt Hagen, whose career ends after a disfiguring accident, leading him to take a mutagen...

By /Film (Slashfilm)
Japanese Restaurant’s Six-Patty-High Burger without Buns Has the Internet Salivating
NewsApr 22, 2026

Japanese Restaurant’s Six-Patty-High Burger without Buns Has the Internet Salivating

Tokyo’s Shake Tree Burger & Bar has sparked online frenzy with its Wild Out burger, which swaps traditional buns for two 120‑gram steak patties, effectively creating a quadruple‑cheese sandwich. Priced at ¥2,250 (about $14), the burger is topped with cheese,...

By Dexerto
As Rivals Ditch Sedans, BMW Sees 7 Series As An 'Opportunity To Grow'
NewsApr 22, 2026

As Rivals Ditch Sedans, BMW Sees 7 Series As An 'Opportunity To Grow'

BMW’s product manager Max Hubert says the automaker will double down on the full‑size luxury sedan as rivals abandon the segment. The refreshed 2027 7 Series arrives with subtle exterior tweaks, a premium interior, and powertrain upgrades, including a longer‑range i7...

By Motor1
Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, Rascal Flatts Headlining Country Calling 2026
NewsApr 22, 2026

Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, Rascal Flatts Headlining Country Calling 2026

The Country Calling Festival returns to Ocean City, Maryland on October 2‑3, 2026, featuring a star‑studded lineup headlined by Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert and Rascal Flatts. More than a dozen country acts will perform across three beach‑side stages, including Dierks...

By Pollstar News
How to Access the Subconscious and Unlock Creativity Through Dreamwork
NewsApr 22, 2026

How to Access the Subconscious and Unlock Creativity Through Dreamwork

Kim Gillingham introduced Creative Dreamwork at Sundance Collab, a Jungian‑inspired practice that invites artists to treat dreams as active collaborators. By guiding participants through gentle movement, breath work and body‑centered cues, she helps them drop into sensation and retrieve subconscious...

By Sundance Institute – News
‘Heart Eyes 2’ Sets 2028 Release at Paramount in Time for Valentine’s Day
NewsApr 22, 2026

‘Heart Eyes 2’ Sets 2028 Release at Paramount in Time for Valentine’s Day

Paramount has locked in a February 11, 2028 release for the sequel “Heart Eyes 2,” the follow‑up to Josh Ruben’s 2025 romantic‑comedy slasher. The Spyglass‑produced film will again be directed and co‑written by Ruben, aiming for the Valentine’s Day weekend...

By The Wrap
Evaluation of Depot Buprenorphine Provision in Treatment and Recovery Services in England
NewsApr 22, 2026

Evaluation of Depot Buprenorphine Provision in Treatment and Recovery Services in England

Depot buprenorphine (DB), a long‑acting injectable opioid substitution therapy, expanded in England under the Supplemental Substance Misuse Treatment and Recovery Grant. By 2024 DB accounted for about 6.9 % of opioid substitution treatments, with uptake fastest in areas that received early...

By RAND Blog/Analysis
The Barriers and Facilitators to Supporting, Commissioning and Working with Lived Experience Recovery Organisations in Systems of Care in England
NewsApr 22, 2026

The Barriers and Facilitators to Supporting, Commissioning and Working with Lived Experience Recovery Organisations in Systems of Care in England

The RAND Europe study reveals that lived‑experience recovery organisations (LEROs) remain under‑utilised in England, with only about one‑third of local areas recognising a LERO despite policy emphasis on peer‑led support. LEROs provide direct assistance to people using alcohol or drugs,...

By RAND Blog/Analysis
Integrated Care for People Who Use Alcohol And/Or Other Drugs
NewsApr 22, 2026

Integrated Care for People Who Use Alcohol And/Or Other Drugs

The UK’s Supplementary Substance Misuse Treatment and Recovery Grant (SSMTRG) is showing early signs of reshaping how alcohol and drug services coordinate with broader health care. A mixed‑methods study of ten sites uncovered five distinct integration models, from single‑point access...

By RAND Blog/Analysis
Implementation of the Treatment and Recovery Portfolio of the 'From Harm to Hope' Drug Strategy in England
NewsApr 22, 2026

Implementation of the Treatment and Recovery Portfolio of the 'From Harm to Hope' Drug Strategy in England

The UK government’s ‘From Harm to Hope’ Treatment and Recovery Portfolio injected ring‑fenced funding into a drug‑treatment sector that had suffered years of disinvestment. Over the first three years the portfolio was largely delivered as planned, though long‑term funding uncertainty...

By RAND Blog/Analysis
Video Premiere: Atavistia – “I Skogens Djup”
NewsApr 22, 2026

Video Premiere: Atavistia – “I Skogens Djup”

Atavistia, the Vancouver melodic/symphonic death‑metal quartet, released the new single “I Skogens Djup” ahead of their fifth album *Old Gods Awaken*. The track, sung entirely in Swedish, draws on Scandinavian folk‑metal influences and features the album’s first guitar solo. A live‑performance video...

By Decibel Magazine (Blog)
“Devil Wears Prada 2 ”Cast Can't Wait 20 Years for Another Sequel: 'I'll Be Dead'
NewsApr 22, 2026

“Devil Wears Prada 2 ”Cast Can't Wait 20 Years for Another Sequel: 'I'll Be Dead'

The original "Devil Wears Prada" cast, led by Stanley Tucci, Emily Blunt, Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep, says they cannot wait another 20 years for a third installment. They insist the sequel must happen soon, before the actors age out...

By Entertainment Weekly (Movies)
‘Air Bud Returns’ Is an Indie Movie Now — and Also Hopefully a Box Office Hit
NewsApr 22, 2026

‘Air Bud Returns’ Is an Indie Movie Now — and Also Hopefully a Box Office Hit

The long‑running Air Bud franchise, now 30 years old, is being rebooted as an independent film titled “Air Bud Returns,” slated for a theatrical release on January 22, 2027. After decades under Disney, the series has moved to Cineverse, the horror‑focused studio branching into family...

By IndieWire
Optimism Is Your Greatest Asset — Until It Starts Working Against You. Here’s What I Wish I’d Known Sooner.
NewsApr 22, 2026

Optimism Is Your Greatest Asset — Until It Starts Working Against You. Here’s What I Wish I’d Known Sooner.

Entrepreneurial optimism fuels growth but can become a liability when leaders repeatedly excuse poor performance based on perceived potential. The author recounts a costly hiring error where a high‑potential employee’s behavior deteriorated after promotion, leading to team frustration and turnover...

By Entrepreneur » Sales
How Old Is Too Old To Become a Dad? The Ups and Downs of Later-In-Life Fatherhood
NewsApr 22, 2026

How Old Is Too Old To Become a Dad? The Ups and Downs of Later-In-Life Fatherhood

The article examines the rise of later‑in‑life fatherhood, highlighting high‑profile cases like Al Pacino at 83 and Robert De Niro at 79, and explores the practical, health‑related, and emotional challenges older dads may face. It notes that aging fathers risk missing key milestones,...

By Parents
Winning Design Unveiled for First UK Journalists’ Memorial
NewsApr 22, 2026

Winning Design Unveiled for First UK Journalists’ Memorial

Artist Wolfgang Buttress won the On The Record competition with "End of Copy," a sculptural arrangement of aluminium columns forming a Fibonacci spiral. The design will be installed at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, with a companion piece at...

By Press Gazette
Edvard Munch’s Paintings for a Chocolate Factory Get a Rare Museum Outing
NewsApr 22, 2026

Edvard Munch’s Paintings for a Chocolate Factory Get a Rare Museum Outing

Edvard Munch’s twelve‑panel Freia Frieze, commissioned in 1922 for the women’s canteen of Oslo’s Freia chocolate factory, is leaving the factory for the first time. The monumental works have spent a century exposed to cacao dust and cigarette smoke before...

By Artnet News
30% of People Think Reading Regularly Makes Them Better Than Others
NewsApr 22, 2026

30% of People Think Reading Regularly Makes Them Better Than Others

An informal roundup from Today in Books highlights several cultural trends. A Headway app survey finds 30% of respondents believe regular reading makes them superior, with 24% refusing to date non‑readers and 82% seeing non‑readers as intellectually lacking. The 2026...

By Book Riot
California Marks Biggest State Park Expansion in Decades with 3 New Parks
NewsApr 22, 2026

California Marks Biggest State Park Expansion in Decades with 3 New Parks

California announced the State Parks Forward initiative to add three new state parks—Feather River, San Joaquin River Parkway, and Dust Bowl Camp—primarily serving underserved Central Valley communities. The parks would raise the state system to 283 sites, the most of...

By Los Angeles Times – Books
Creating Baby Geniuses to Thwart the AI Threat? (Yes, Really.)
NewsApr 22, 2026

Creating Baby Geniuses to Thwart the AI Threat? (Yes, Really.)

A cluster of Silicon Valley billionaires—including Peter Thiel, Sam Altman, Marc Andreessen and Vitalik Buterin—are financing embryo‑editing startups that aim to prevent disease and, for some, create children capable of outthinking advanced AI. The firms, such as Nucleus, are leveraging CRISPR...

By Longreads
Ahluwalia’s Newest Puma Collection Is a ‘Love Letter’ to African Football Ahead of World Cup
NewsApr 22, 2026

Ahluwalia’s Newest Puma Collection Is a ‘Love Letter’ to African Football Ahead of World Cup

Puma has unveiled its second collaboration with London‑based designer Priya Ahluwalia, a collection built around the V‑S1 sneaker released in vibrant pan‑African hues and a muted gray‑black version. The line extends beyond footwear to include a track top, pants, a...

By Footwear News
Barbara Chase-Riboud Speaks Out on Declining US Pavilion Spot
NewsApr 22, 2026

Barbara Chase-Riboud Speaks Out on Declining US Pavilion Spot

American sculptor Barbara Chase‑Riboud announced she will not participate in the United States Pavilion at the 61st Venice Biennale, citing the current climate of global conflicts. She joins photographer William Eggleston, who also declined the invitation, leaving the pavilion to...

By Artforum – Critics’ Picks
Artemis III Rocket Core and Mobile Launcher Progress Toward 2027 Test Flight
NewsApr 22, 2026

Artemis III Rocket Core and Mobile Launcher Progress Toward 2027 Test Flight

NASA rolled the 212‑foot Space Launch System core stage from New Orleans to Kennedy Space Center on April 20, positioning it for Artemis III assembly. The mobile launcher that lifted Artemis II has returned to the Vehicle Assembly Building for inspections and repairs after...

By SpaceQ
Everything We Know About Alex Garland’s Elden Ring Movie, Including The Latest Leaks From Its Set
NewsApr 22, 2026

Everything We Know About Alex Garland’s Elden Ring Movie, Including The Latest Leaks From Its Set

A24, Bandai Namco, and DNA Films have officially announced Alex Garland’s live‑action *Elden Ring* movie, slated for a March 3, 2028 theatrical release. The film’s cast includes Kit Connor, Cailee Spaeny, Ben Whishaw and eight additional actors, with production set designs leaking from London locations that mimic...

By Kotaku
Studio Ghibli's Next Film Arrives in July, as a Ghibli Park Exclusive
NewsApr 22, 2026

Studio Ghibli's Next Film Arrives in July, as a Ghibli Park Exclusive

Studio Ghibli will debut a new short film, "Night in the Valley of Witches," on July 8, 2026, screening exclusively at Japan's Ghibli Park. The 12‑minute piece, directed by Akihiko Yamashita and Goro Miyazaki, showcases more than 800 original background art panels....

By Polygon (Movies)
The Trend I’ll Be Wearing All Spring Long
NewsApr 22, 2026

The Trend I’ll Be Wearing All Spring Long

Bianca Nieves highlights the headscarf as this spring’s must‑have accessory, noting its resurgence on celebrity street style and its practicality for everyday wear. She reviews seven options ranging from a $10 Urban Outfitters camo bandana to a $60 Damson Madder...

By The Cut (NYMag)
Classical Physics Can Explain Quantum Weirdness, Study Shows
NewsApr 22, 2026

Classical Physics Can Explain Quantum Weirdness, Study Shows

MIT researchers have demonstrated that the classical principle of least action, when extended with a density term, can reproduce exact quantum‑mechanical results. By reformulating the Hamilton‑Jacobi equation, they derived wavefunctions identical to those from the Schrödinger equation for scenarios such...

By Phys.org (Quantum Physics News)
Major Livestock and Animal Agriculture Companies Are Making Climate Promises They Aren’t Keeping
NewsApr 22, 2026

Major Livestock and Animal Agriculture Companies Are Making Climate Promises They Aren’t Keeping

A new PLOS Climate study reviewed over 1,200 climate claims from the world’s largest meat and dairy firms and found 98% to be greenwashing. The research highlighted that livestock accounts for at least 16.5% of global greenhouse‑gas emissions, yet most...

By Inside Climate News
Extinction A.D. Drop New Single “Truth or Consequences” Feat. Incendiary’s Brian Audley
NewsApr 22, 2026

Extinction A.D. Drop New Single “Truth or Consequences” Feat. Incendiary’s Brian Audley

Long Island crossover metal act Extinction A.D. released the ferocious single “Truth or Consequences,” clocking just under two‑and‑a‑half minutes. The track features Incendiary guitarist Brian Audley, a former bandmate of vocalist‑guitarist Rick Jimenez, adding extra aggression. Jimenez said Audley’s contribution...

By MetalSucks
Making the Shift From Individual Contributor to Leader
NewsApr 22, 2026

Making the Shift From Individual Contributor to Leader

Harvard Business Review’s Alison Beard hosts a discussion with leadership coaches Amy Su and Muriel Wilkins on how professionals shift from individual contributors to recognized leaders. The conversation highlights the internal mindset change, the need to practice leadership behaviors before a title...

By Harvard Business Review
The Month’s Best New Mystery Novels
NewsApr 22, 2026

The Month’s Best New Mystery Novels

Jordan Harper’s debut noir, “A Violent Masterpiece,” (Mulholland, 372 pp., $29) plunges readers into L.A.’s underbelly, pairing livestream‑culture with a serial‑killer narrative that mirrors the public’s obsession with the Epstein saga. The novel follows ex‑journalist Jake Deal, concierge Kara Delgado, and...

By The New York Times – Books
STAT+: At AACR, Talk of Chinese Biotech, Oncology’s Comms Issue, and More
NewsApr 22, 2026

STAT+: At AACR, Talk of Chinese Biotech, Oncology’s Comms Issue, and More

Revolution Medicines highlighted two key updates at the AACR meeting: promising frontline pancreatic cancer data for its RAS inhibitor daraxonrasib and the introduction of a novel compound, RM-055. RM-055 is described as a catalytic inhibitor that can strip a phosphate...

By STAT (Biotech)
Bob Dylan Extends ‘Rough And Rowdy Ways Tour,’ Adds 12 Shows
NewsApr 22, 2026

Bob Dylan Extends ‘Rough And Rowdy Ways Tour,’ Adds 12 Shows

Bob Dylan has expanded his "Rough and Rowdy Ways" tour with 12 additional shows in the Northeast and Southeast, running from July 10 to August 1. The added dates hit major venues in Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Boston, New Hampshire, Connecticut,...

By Pollstar News
The Neighbourhood Finalizes The Wourld Tour 2026 With More U.S. Arena Dates
NewsApr 22, 2026

The Neighbourhood Finalizes The Wourld Tour 2026 With More U.S. Arena Dates

The Neighbourhood has added extra arena dates to its Wourld Tour 2026, scheduling second shows in Los Angeles and Brooklyn after strong ticket demand. The tour, which kicked off on March 28 in Austin, will now conclude on December 5 at the Kia Forum...

By JamBase
Create The Cutest Herb Garden With This Charming Aldi Find
NewsApr 22, 2026

Create The Cutest Herb Garden With This Charming Aldi Find

Aldi is rolling out budget‑friendly Belavi metal hanging planters— a powder‑blue 2‑pack and a larger yellow trough—each priced at $5.99. The retailer also offers Gardenline gloves and potting mix for $4.99 and a 1‑gallon herb/vegetable assortment for $3.99, all seasonal...

By Chowhound
Old Crow Medicine Show Extends 2026 Union Made Tour
NewsApr 22, 2026

Old Crow Medicine Show Extends 2026 Union Made Tour

Old Crow Medicine Show announced an extension of its 2026 Union Made Tour, adding five Northeast dates in September. The new shows run from September 15 in Red Bank, NJ, through September 20 in Morgantown, WV, with special guest Palmyra...

By JamBase
Star Wars Day Imax Event Gets Exciting Details, New Mandalorian and Grogu Look
NewsApr 22, 2026

Star Wars Day Imax Event Gets Exciting Details, New Mandalorian and Grogu Look

Lucasfilm announced free, fan‑only IMAX events worldwide on May 4 for its upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie. Attendees will see more than 25 minutes of never‑released footage, receive an exclusive poster and other giveaways, and enjoy surprise elements during the screening....

By ComingSoon.net
When Bioprosthetic Mitral Valves Fail: Redo Surgery Bests Transcatheter Treatment After 5 Years
NewsApr 22, 2026

When Bioprosthetic Mitral Valves Fail: Redo Surgery Bests Transcatheter Treatment After 5 Years

New research published in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery compares redo surgical mitral valve replacement (SMVR) with transcatheter mitral valve‑in‑valve (mViV) in patients whose bioprosthetic mitral valves have failed. Over a 5‑year follow‑up, SMVR patients experienced an all‑cause mortality of...

By Cardiovascular Business
Matt Segal Climbs 385-Metre 5.14 in Mexico in a Day
NewsApr 22, 2026

Matt Segal Climbs 385-Metre 5.14 in Mexico in a Day

Matt Segal and Emily Harrington tackled La Sombra del Chamán, a 385‑metre, 5.14a multi‑pitch route in Mexico, achieving the first one‑day ascent and the second free ascent. Segal linked the original 14 pitches into nine, while Harrington switched to a...

By Gripped