The 12 unforgettable TV moments of 2025
It’s tough to list every great TV moment, but here are some of the most memorable ones from the past year, as chosen by the Times staff.
Year: 2025
Beyond Text: Why Speech Holds the Key to Understanding Language
A growing body of research suggests that focusing on audio-based deep learning models offers a more complete picture of human language processing than current text-based approaches.
Coordinated Robotics: Navigating Complex Environments as a Team
This review explores how multiple mobile robots can work together to manipulate objects in tight spaces while adhering to precise movement plans.
Madonna hits back at son Rocco Ritchie after he claimed she ‘made him’ hang a photo of her in his Chelsea artist’s studio
The 25-year-old painter recently showed fans around his stylish west London studio after the opening of his new exhibition, ‘Talk Is Cheap,’ on Sunday night.
Scarlett Johansson’s New ‘Exorcist’ Movie Casts Rising Star Jacobi Jupe
According to The Hollywood Reporter, actor Jupe has joined the cast of the new horror film intended to bring back a beloved franchise. While the movie was initially scheduled for release in March 2026, director Flanagan previously stated that completing his work on Carrie was his priority. He assured fans that there was no need to worry about the delay.
Arcade Fire’s Will Butler knows a thing or two about volatile bands. Cue ‘Stereophonic’
The show feels genuine, largely because of the high quality of the songs performed by the band within the show. These songs were written by Will Butler, a talented musician who used to play with the Grammy-winning band Arcade Fire.
Eminem’s Oscar-winning track hits No. 1 for the first time ever
What’s truly remarkable about Eminem’s career is how long he’s stayed popular. It’s unusual for any rap or hip-hop artist to remain relevant for so many years, but his music continues to connect with each new generation, showing that truly great work stands the test of time. That’s why events like these are important – not just for his fans, but for the entire hip-hop community.
Percy Jackson Season 2 Episode 3 Review: From A Lifelong Book Fan, Percy Jackson Is Hitting Its Stride
After watching the first two episodes of Percy Jackson season 2, I found myself enjoying how the show was growing up alongside its characters. The spirit of the Percy Jackson books I remembered was finally coming through. This was partly because the show was becoming more complex and ambitious, but also because I realized the books were meant for the younger me – the 12-year-old who first read them, not the almost-30-year-old watching the show now.
4 of the best alternate universe shows to stream now
Alternate universe stories are consistently popular, and Prime Video has plenty of them. You’ll find everything from dark, futuristic adventures to funny supernatural shows and grand science fiction epics. These shows offer an escape to fascinating new worlds and will leave a lasting impression long after you’ve finished watching.
Ben Whishaw claims gay actors have to be ‘sexy in a heterosexual way’ if they want to be ‘really successful’
The 45-year-old actor is famous for playing Q in the James Bond movies, and he’s also been in films such as Cloud Atlas and The Danish Girl.