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11/30/2025

Sir Elton John believes he is singing better than ever

Despite health challenges, including losing sight in his right eye, Sir Elton John is "singing better than (he's) ever done before". The music legend is still performing gigs despite stepping back from touring following the conclusion of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road shows in 2023 and feels that his vocals are in terrific shape, even though he has faced health problems with his eyes....

MUSIC: Sir Elton John is still performing gigs despite stepping back from touring following the conclusion of his shows in 2023

11/30/2025

Operation Smile reframes surgical scars as symbols of hope

Operation Smile, the global nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to safe surgical care, today launched Badges of Hope, a worldwide creative campaign reframing surgical scars as powerful symbols of survival and access. Instead of treating scars as something to hide, Badges of Hope positions them as visible proof that lifesaving surgical care was reached — and that the right to safe surgery was honored....

REEL AD OF THE WEEK: Operation Smile reframes surgical scars as symbols of strength, survival and access. From 72andSunny.

11/30/2025

AAF opens call for entries for American Advertising Awards

The American Advertising Federation (AAF) has officially opened entries for the 2025–26 American Advertising Awards, the largest creative competition in the United States. The first tier of the three-tier competition, the local level, is now accepting submissions across 115 markets. Local winners advance to District competitions, and District winners move on to the National American Advertising Awards. Last year’s competition drew thousands of entries, with Best of Show going to Goodby Silverstein & Partners for its Cheetos campaign....

ADERTISING AWARDS: The American Advertising Federation (AAF) has officially opened entries for the 2025–26 American Advertising Awards.

11/30/2025

Nicole Kidman spends first Thanksgiving without Keith Urban

Nicole Kidman spent her first Thanksgiving without Keith Urban doing a charity run. The Practical Magic star - who is divorcing the country star after 19 years of marriage - was joined by the pair's daughters, Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith, 14, and some friends for the Boulevard Bolt in Nashville on the festive holiday. Nicole and Keith had been living separately "since the beginning of summer," according to ...

CELEBRITY: Nicole Kidman was surrounded by family and friends on Thanksgiving amid her divorce from Keith Urban.

11/30/2025

Bruce Willis’ wife declares Die Hard a Christmas movie

Since its release in 1988, millions of people have debated whether or not the action-thriller, Die Hard, which sees New York cop John McClane (Bruce Willis) rescue his estranged wife, Holly Gennaro McClane (Bonnie Bedelia), and others from being taken hostage by terrorists during a Christmas Eve party, is a holiday classic. Now 47-year-old model…...

HOLIDAY SPIRIT: 47-year-old model Emma Heming Willis, who is married to Bruce, said Die Hard gets her family into the festive spirit.

11/30/2025

Ben Affleck spends Thanksgiving with Jennifer Garner and kids

Ben Affleck spent Thanksgiving with his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner. The 53-year-old actor and his mother joined Garner - with whom Ben shares three children, Violet, 19, Seraphina, 16, and Samuel, 13 - for the holiday at her house in Los Angeles. A source told PEOPLE: “Just like last year, Garner hosted Thanksgiving at her house. Ben and his mom joined....

CELEBRITY: Ben Affleck and his mother joined Jennifer Garner - with whom Ben shares three children, and her boyfriend.

11/30/2025

Jenna Ortega says AI “has no soul”

Jenna Ortega says AI "has no soul" and no place in filmmaking. The Wednesday star was part of a recent discussion on the divisive technology, where she admitted it's like Pandora's Box has "opened up". The 23-year-old actress believes audiences will ultimately grow weary of AI because it cannot capture genuine human qualities. As quoted by Deadline, she said during the jury press conference at Marrakech Film Festival: “There is really charm in the human condition… as humans, we have a tendency to always, when you look back at history, take things too far....

CELEBRITY: Jenna Ortega believes audiences will ultimately grow weary of AI because it cannot capture genuine human qualities.

11/29/2025

Omnicom completes Interpublic acquisition,

Omnicom has finalized its acquisition of The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc., following all required regulatory approvals. The deal forms the world’s most extensive marketing and sales organization, built around Omnicom’s Omni intelligence platform. The combined company brings together an unmatched portfolio of creative, media, data, and technology capabilities designed to help brands drive intelligent, sustainable growth. “This is a defining moment for our company and our industry,” said…...

REEL BUSINESS: Omnicom completes Interpublic acquisition, creating the world’s largest marketing and sales company.

11/28/2025

Michael B. Jordan says this Sinners performance deserves a nod

Michael B. Jordan thinks his performance as Smoke in Sinners should earn him an Oscar nomination. The 38-year-old actor starred in director Ryan Coogler’s vampire movie as the Smokestack Twins, and Jordan thinks his performance as the calm, collected World War I veteran, should be recognized by the Academy. During an interview with Comic Book Resources, he said: “As much fun as I had with Stack, which was a lot of fun, I think for me, probably Smoke....

FILM: Michael B. Jordan thinks his performance as Smoke in Sinners should earn him an Oscar nomination. Read more.

11/28/2025

Apple’s Critter Carol keeps it real with singing forest puppets

Apple's leaning all the way into handcrafted charm this holiday season. The tech giant’s 2025 holiday film, A Critter Carol, may be one of its warmest (and most delightfully weird) spots yet, pairing thoughtful artistry with a wink of Flight of the Conchords–style musical comedy. Created by TBWA\Media Arts Lab and directed by Mark Molloy of SMUGGLER, the spot follows a scruffy troupe of forest puppets who gather in a snowy woodland for a full-on musical showstopper....

HOLIDAY SPIRIT: Apple's 2025 holiday film, A Critter Carol, may be one of its warmest (and most delightfully weird) spots yet.

11/28/2025

John Travolta’s Santa channels Danny Zuko for Capital One

This is an unexpected Thanksgiving gift. John Travolta has officially sleighed the holidays. In what may be the best holiday commercial of 2025, the screen legend returns as Santa Claus, and Travolta’s Santa breaks into a full-blown performance of Greased Lightnin' for Capital One’s new Quicksilver campaign, created by GSD&M and directed by Bryan Buckley through Hungryman. The spot, which debuted nationally during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, finds Travolta strolling into a Santa’s-garage set that looks unmistakably like the one from…...

HOLIDAY SPIRIT: John Travolta’s Santa channels Danny Zuko for Capital One Quicksilver card. From GSD&M and Byran Buckley.

11/26/2025