Mastercard enhances tech to prevent payment scams after support for Halifax, Lloyds, Monzo, and more

Legacy sequels are all the rage nowadays in Hollywood, especially when it comes to horror. First, we had 2018’s “Halloween,” which earned massive money and was beloved by many fans.

At this point, we all know the drama surrounding Todd Haynes’ unmade film he was developing with Joaquin Phoenix. The two of them were working closely on a new film that was just several days from filming when Phoenix unexpectedly dropped out, leaving the project dead.

It really feels like M. Night Shyamalan’s name has been everywhere over the past several months.

infamous 2004 lip-sync disaster.A recent episode of the “60 Minutes: A Second Look podcast” features never-before-heard audio from Michaels, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Seth Meyers and Darrell Hammond during that episode, which aired Oct. 23, 2004. That same week, “60 Minutes” was doing a feature on “SNL,” and they captured Michaels’ reaction.

Don Lemon’s lawsuit claiming they defrauded him by canceling a partnership on the social media platform following a contentious interview.In a Monday night filing in San Francisco federal court, Musk said he did nothing wrong by allegedly telling Lemon there was “no need” to sign a contract, and that he and X would give Lemon “full authority and control” over his work even if they did not like his views.Musk called it unreasonable for Lemon to rely on a vague statement that a written contract was unnecessary for a multimillion-dollar partnership.The billionaire also blamed the collapse of the partnership in March on Lemon, saying he genuinely believed it would work before Lemon “soured the relationship by conducting an invasive and inappropriate interview of him.”Lemon’s interview addressed content moderation, hate speech and Musk’s drug use, among other subjects.Lawyers for Lemon did not immediately respond on Tuesday to requests for comment.X also sought a dismissal of Lemon’s lawsuit, saying the breakdown of a high-profile business arrangement “may be grounds for upset feelings” but did not entitle him to prevail.Lemon sought a minimum $1.5 million plus a share of advertising revenue in the first year, and potentially millions of dollars more for drawing followers and advertisers to X.Many advertisers concerned about hate speech and misinformation on X fled the platform once known as Twitter following Musk’s $44 billion takeover in 2022.Musk’s other businesses include Tesla and SpaceX.In seeking a dismissal of Lemon’s lawsuit, Musk also said the case did not belong in California, originally in a state court, because he was a Texas resident while Lemon lived in New York.

“Beyond the Throne: Epic Journeys, Enduring Friendships, Surprising Tales.” “With me being a DJ as well [as an actor], my manager and I would always tour together, and over dinner and travel, we would talk about the past,” Nairn, 48, told The Post.“And every time I’d come up with an anecdote from my past, he’d be like, ‘You have to write this down, you need to tell people this story!’ At first, I was a bit reticent. But as I did it, I found it was beneficial … [The book] became almost like therapy. I really enjoyed it.” The memoir covers Nairn’s childhood in Northern Ireland, where he describes feeling like a misfit as a 6-foot-8 gay kid pressured to play rugby in school when he was more interested in being a DJ and a drag queen.

Weird Al just announced he’s embarking on his ‘Bigger & Weirder Tour’ that will send him and special guest Puddles Pity Party to venues all over North America from June from September 2025.Early in the run, the “Like A Surgeon” singer will make four stops in New York.First, Yankovic is slated to swing into Buffalo’s Darien Lake Amphitheater on July 11. After that, he’ll bring his one-of-a-kind parodies to New York City’s Madison Square Garden on July 12, Bethel’s Bethel Woods Center For The Arts on July 13 and Saratoga Springs’ Saratoga Performing Arts Center on July 17.And, yes, Weird Al really is going bigger and weirder this time as promised.“We’re back to doing a full-production high-energy show and playing the hits… and we’re super-sizing the band for this one – adding 4 more musicians! – so we can play a few things we’ve never been able to play live before!” the 64-year-old shared on Instagram.

new memoir “Selling Sunshine,” Bonnet details how, after a trip to Bali with her husband, Romain Bonnet, she had a “strong hunch” that she was pregnant. The vice president of the Oppenheim Group wrote that she shared that hunch with the production team of the Netflix show. “Naturally, they wanted to capture the entire thing on camera, so they asked me to wait to take the pregnancy test until they could be there,” she said.

toward Gerry Turner.Becoming the first-ever “Golden Bachelor” winner is no small feat, and it’s a journey that Nist, 71, doesn’t take for granted. And although she and the “Golden Bachelor” star, 72, have gone their separate ways, she wishes him well.“So Gerry and I have spoken,” Nist exclusively told The Post. “We don’t speak regularly.

“In Vogue: The 90s.”“I mean, you’re not gonna say no to Madonna in the ’90s,” Shimizu, 57, said in the final episode of the six-part series.“Not only was it great feeling like a high-class hooker — because really it was,” she recalled. “You’d get a phone call like, ‘Hey, can you meet me at my Paris show? You’re in Europe right?’ So I’d be like, ‘Yeah, I’m just finishing Prada.

A February 2018 clip of DeGeneres, 66, and Combs, 54, on the comedian’s former talk show has resurfaced on social media following the rapper’s arrest for sex trafficking and racketeering charges.During the interview, DeGeneres poked fun at Combs for being late to the show and questioned if he’d repeat that behavior at an upcoming party she was throwing.“Are you gonna be early for my party?” DeGeneres asked.“Yes I am — No,” Combs admitted.“You know I have to arrive fashionably late,” the record executive added. DeGeneres told Combs, “Not too late, though.

EXCLUSIVE: UTA has signed Nicholas Duvernay for representation in all areas.

Gamers definitely wanted to check out what Ryan Seacrest had to offer on Wheel of Fortune.

The Gotham Film & Media Institute will honor Denis Villeneuve  with the Gotham Director Tribute for Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ Dune: Part Two at the 34th annual Gotham Awards Ceremony.

EXCLUSIVE: Four-time Oscar nominated filmmaker Jason Reitman became the newest member of the National Assocation of Theatre Owners last night on the Sony lot as part of the exhibitor trade org’s opening festivities for their 2024 Fall Summit.

EXCLUSIVE: Keith David has signed with Verve for representation. 

Pro Football Hall of Famer Brett Favre announced today that he was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, a revelation made during his testimony at a congressional hearing on federal welfare reform.

Amanda Holden recounted a cheeky wardrobe mishap live on-air, before admitting her producers had "closed their eyes" when she uttered a certain word.

Everyone has their own unique taste in music when it comes to wedding celebrations.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs has reportedly been relocated to another part of a prison in New York City for 'special protection'. The music mogul, who was arrested last week in NYC, is currently housed in Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn - a facility notorious for its violent reputation.

Princess Anne made an impromptu visit outside one of Stirling's finest pie shops today during a whirlwind visit.

With only a few weeks left of home gardening, one family has revealed the fruits of their year-long labour.

A Larkhall builder has been recognised for a quarter-century of dedicated service to a housing construction company.

A scheming pair of crooks who impersonated police officers as they scammed elderly and vulnerable Scots out of over £200,000 have been jailed.

Former adult star Mia Khalifa revealed all as she opened up about her pregnancy for the first time since she announced the shock news last month.

GBBO Paul Hollywood tied the knot with his second wife last year, but what's the age difference between the couple?

there's a new oversized leather jacket girlie in town, and her name is . In Paris for fashion week, Hadid was pictured wearing the same bulky, padded leather biker jacket two days in a row, and proved that the style can really go with anything. Even another leather jacket.The leather bomber is relatively cropped, with silver hardware and hefty shoulder pads, so you wouldn't think it was all that versatile.

and trendy enough to satisfy their tastes. What's popular now for tweens will very likely change before you know it, but you’re guaranteed to delight them if you update their space with a neon sign, bean bag chair, mini fridge, or galaxy projector or throw a pair of into their school wardrobe.

. That’s why I wanted to always have a few healthy, in the back of my mind—ones that will satiate without requiring too much effort.So I asked expert nutrition coach to help with this dilemma. I’ve been following her on social media for a long time, and I knew she’d understand how to find simple, practical foods that fit in with the very chaotic, very real life we all lead.Is it really the most important meal of the day?Here’s what she suggested for a quick and healthy dinner option:All you need are three ingredients to make this dish, and all provide the kind of vitamins and calming benefits that are needed at the end of the day.Although there are other healthy dessert options you can have after dinner—yogurt is one of them—Barrous recommends blueberries because the fruit has a low glycemic index, so you’ll avoid a nighttime blood-sugar spike.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Donald Trump railed against the state of late night television during a Sept. 23 rally in Pennsylvania for his presidential campaign. He claimed the late night shows hosted by Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel are “all dying” and added: “These three guys are so bad.” Trump is often the target of jokes on these programs.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. From Apple to Bose to even Dyson, noise-cancelling headphones are everywhere. But none have merged the high-tech audio innovation with rock n’ roll style…until now.

Anna Marie de la Fuente In what has become a regular event at major film festivals since January, members of the Argentine film community and its supporters from across the world, came together for a protest led by the San Sebastian Film Festival in support of the South American country’s flailing audiovisual industry. The protests have been in response to the draconian measures taken by its right-wing government, led by Javier Milei, who took over as president in December last year amid a galloping 200% inflation rate.

Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events Zachary Quinto has played “a lot of dark characters” in his career. So when he was offered the starring role in “Brilliant Minds” he jumped at it because the series “really comes from a place of light.” In the NBC medical drama, he plays Dr. Oliver Wolf, an eccentric neurologist treating patients with rare mental health conditions at a Bronx hospital.

Jacqueline Chadwick, who played Tina Dingle in Emmerdale between 1994-1996 is now unrecognisable after leaving the acting industry. After Emmerdale, the actress went on to star in Coronation Street, playing Linda Baldwin in the Manchester based soap in 1998. Having portrayed the spouse of cunning factory boss Mike Baldwin, Jacqueline left the soap in 2001 following three years of being involved in numerous key plots.

Jacqueline Jossa has opened up about her recent weight loss in a candid confession, admitting she has dropped two dress sizes recently following a lifestyle overhaul.The EastEnders actress - who recently reprised her role as Lauren Branning in the soap - was doing Q&A with her fans via Instagram when one follower asked how she has lost weight. Responding with a video, Jacqueline said: "This is a common one, 'How have you lost weight?', slowly and gradually. I've been trying to for a really long time and then something just clicked.

Hollyoaks star Nathalie Emmanuel has shown off her new platinum blonde hair as she walked the Hollywood red carpet, and it’s safe to say, she looked completely different to how viewers will remember her on the British soap.The actress rose to fame on E4’s Hollyoaks where she played Sasha Valentine. But Nathalie was worlds away from the famous Chester village as she mingled with some of Hollywood's finest at the premiere of Francis Ford Coppola’s controversial new film Megalopolis in New York on Monday (23 September). Nathalie posed in a stunning floor length strapless burgundy dress and showed off her new cropped hairstyle.