T-Mobile has announced the acquisition of budget wireless provider Mint Mobile, which is backed by actor Ryan Reynolds. Reynolds will remain in his creative role on behalf of Mint, and the acquisition is expected to close in the first half of 2021. The purchase is part of T-Mobile's plan to expand its customer base and offer more competitive prices.
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Lindsay Lohan and her husband Bader Shammas are expecting their first child together. The couple, who tied the knot in 2022, announced the news on Instagram with a photo of a baby onesie and a caption expressing their excitement. Fellow actors and the director of "Parent Trap" have sent their congratulations.
At the 95th Annual Academy Awards, Nigerian musician and producer Tems debuted an extravagant look from the LA-based label Lever Couture, featuring a sculptural flourish of pleated and boned fabric strips and a skirt so full it extended above her head. While some viewers were left wondering if her ensemble was too much, the singer’s look was a standout among the other fashion choices of the night.
Tennessee Lt. Gov. Randy McNally has announced that he will be taking a break from social media following criticism for commenting on posts of nearly nude photos of a 20-year-old gay model. His decision has been met with mixed reactions, prompting questions about the role of social media in politics and the need for more guidance on its use by elected officials. McNally has stated that his intent was always engagement and encouragement, and that he will be pausing his social media activity in order to reflect and receive more guidance.
South African rapper Costa Titch has tragically died after collapsing onstage during a performance at the Ultra South Africa music festival in Johannesburg. Video footage of his set circulated on social media, showing him appearing to fall onstage and collapse off the stage. The cause of death has not yet been released, and his family has asked for privacy and requested donations to the South African Music Rights Organization in his memory.
Kenzaburo Oe, a Japanese author and Nobel Prize for literature laureate, passed away at the age of 94. His works of fiction were heavily influenced by his experience of being the parent of a disabled son and his activism for nuclear disarmament and the anti-war movement. His legacy will live on through his works and his activism, remembered as a powerful voice for peace and justice in Japan and around the world.
Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors showed their support for Angela Bassett at the 95th Academy Awards, addressing her with a touching moment of "Hey, Auntie" and "We love you." Fans expressed disappointment that Bassett didn't win the award for her role in "Black Panther," while Jamie Lee Curtis won for her role in “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” The moment was a reminder of the strong bond between the actors and the mutual respect they have for each other.
Michelle Yeoh made history by becoming the first Asian woman to win an Academy Award for Best Actress, and her acceptance speech paid tribute to her own mother and the theme of immigrant motherhood. Her win was especially meaningful for many viewers, and her film, “Everything Everywhere All At Once,” remarkably won seven Oscars. Yeoh’s win is a major milestone for Asian representation in Hollywood, and a sign of progress for the Academy.