Web archive - September 11, 2024

Entertainment

Denis Villeneuve clarifies "Dune 3" plans: Not a trilogy, may be his last

Villeneuve reiterated his long-standing desire to conclude his involvement with the Dune franchise after "Messiah."

Technology

Meta scrapes Australian users' data for AI; no opt-out option

Meta uses public Facebook and Instagram posts from Australians to train AI but lacks opt-out options.

Entertainment

McDonald’s partners with Genshin Impact for app-exclusive promotion offering rewards and menu items

McDonald’s teams up with Genshin Impact for an app-exclusive promotion, offering special rewards and menu items.

World

Chinese troops to participate in military drills alongside US forces in Brazil

While both US and Chinese forces will be present, Pentagon clarifies two countries will not be training together.

Entertainment

J.K. Simmons reveals surprising assumption about 'Whiplash' director Damien Chazelle

Chazelle also had preconceived notions about Simmons that were quickly dispelled during filming.

Entertainment

Rapper Fatman Scoop's family announces memorial celebration at Apollo Theater

Fans and loved ones gather to honor Fatman Scoop's legacy at a special tribute following his sudden passing at 53.

Entertainment

Dave Grohl predicted Jordyn Blum as future ex-wife before cheating scandal and baby with mistress

Jordyn Blum is Dave Grohl’s second wife, as he had previously been married to Jennifer Youngblood in 1994.

Entertainment

YouTuber IShowSpeed crashes tuk-tuk into Thailand temple wall, apologises to monks

YouTuber IShowSpeed's tuk-tuk crash into a Thailand temple wall went viral, sparking mixed reactions from viewers.

Entertainment

Tucker Carlson's dangerous platform: Holocaust revisionism on X

The intersection of the American far right with Holocaust revisionism is not new.

Entertainment

Internet reacts to Elon Musk's tweet after Taylor Swift endorses Harris: 'You're creepy and weird'

Swifties responded to Elon Musk's post about 'giving' Taylor Swift a child following her Kamala Harris endorsement.