When it comes to the best stories we saw all week from the newsroom, the stage and even outer space — these were the big ones. That was when famous actor Matthew McConaughey grabbed headlines by walking away from a $14.5 million offer. This unexpected move represents a major change in his policy career direction. As he revealed in a recent interview when describing his transition from romcoms to serious roles, Mr. He’s looking to expand into longer form stories and more character-driven narratives.
An international group of London-based and Somaliland-born Melbourne-based YouTubers departed for Somaliland. They wanted to showcase the area’s deep history and creative cultural roots. Their multimedia project focuses on the positive things happening in Somaliland, a story rarely, if ever, told in conventional media outlets. Part of this initiative includes boosting tourism. It’s meant to promote a greater appreciation for Somali culture.
Even Julia Roberts was impressed by the atmosphere at Wimbledon. She found herself getting caught up in the games and cheering, of all things! But at one notably freaky turn, it took actor Benedict Cumberbatch himself to soothe her nerves. In this act, they fully displayed their friendship even in the heat of competition.
In the world of science, researchers have just dived into an equally ambitious undertaking — developing the world’s largest biological database. Through this new initiative, we aim to reveal nature’s best kept secrets. It would help realize the promise of big data — transformative breakthroughs in medicine, environmental science, agriculture and more.
Independent film advocates and filmmakers learned so much from Ross Broder. Here’s his advice for finding the most film-able locations in New York City. His insights would be invaluable to budding filmmakers trying to express the vibrancy of their home city through their cinematic lens.
Actor and producer Leonardo DiCaprio weighed in on the cinema landscape, naming the movies he just can’t stop watching. He says his all-time favorite movies are “Goodfellas” and “Bicycle Thieves.” Their immersive narratives and beautiful visuals are not enough to get people hooked on documentaries.
Actress Aimee Lou Wood further added to the film conversation by sharing three movies that changed her life that she thinks everyone should watch. Her recommendations, though personal, are meant to encourage viewers to explore more on their own and get further in touch with the art of film.
On a more humorous note, the UK’s Peak District recently celebrated a rather unusual championship competition called hen racing. This extraordinary competition showcased a bizarre, colorful, and hilarious aspect of British rural culture. It mesmerized residents and tourists in equal measure.
Lastly, Taylor Swift made headlines by showing off her engagement ring, a symbol of her recent proposal to NFL star Travis Kelce. In a recent interview, Swift shared the story of getting proposed to. In her post, she expressed so much excitement and happiness about beginning this new chapter of her life.