Archive: 2025 / 09
Oscar Predictions Surge for Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ Ahead of Release
Paul Thomas Anderson’s political thriller ‘One Battle After Another’ opens Friday and is already a heavyweight in Oscar chatter. The film lands in the top five of eleven categories, including Best Picture, thanks to a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score and a star‑studded cast led by Leonardo DiCaprio. Inspired by Thomas Pynchon’s novel ‘Vineland,’ the movie mixes action, comedy and sharp political commentary. Industry veterans like Steven Spielberg have publicly backed it, raising hopes for Anderson’s first Oscar win.
Shaun White and Nina Dobrev split: engagement called off after five years together
Shaun White and Nina Dobrev have ended their five-year relationship and called off their engagement, sources say. The pair got engaged in October 2024 after two earlier proposal attempts. Fans spotted early signs at TIFF when Dobrev appeared without her ring and unpinned the engagement post. Both 39, they had recently been seen together in Los Angeles with their dog Maverick.
YouTube TV price 2025: Full breakdown of costs, add‑ons, and deals
YouTube TV now costs $82.99 a month (or $995.88 billed annually) in 2025 after a January price hike. The base plan includes 100+ channels and unlimited DVR. Add-ons include Spanish Plus, 4K Plus, and Sports Plus. NFL Sunday Ticket returns with à la carte pricing and installments. New-subscriber promos and targeted retention offers can soften the increase for some users.