Lil Nas X sends love to fans as lawyer seeks diversion in LAPD battery case

Lil Nas X, the 26-year-old singer of hits like “Old Town Road” and “Industry Baby” (born Montero Hill), was in Los Angeles court. His lawyer, Christy O’Connor, told the judge she plans to request a diversion program, according to Rolling Stone. This program could allow him to avoid jail time, and O’Connor asked for a delay so the case could be moved to the program.

In too-timid Asian American assimilation horror ‘Slanted,’ something’s not quite white

While the film features some moments of intense imagery, Amy Wang’s award-winning horror film doesn’t quite deliver the emotional impact it promises. However, it’s commendable that this first-time director takes a bold risk: the film centers around two actresses – one Asian and one white – portraying the same character, creating the illusion of a single, conflicted young woman inhabiting two different bodies.

Kelly Osbourne lays flowers for her late father Ozzy during emotional visit to the Buckinghamshire home where the rock legend is buried

Oh my gosh, I was devastated to see Kelly posted a picture on her Instagram today. It was the most beautiful bouquet of flowers, laid right on her dad, Ozzy’s, grave. It just breaks my heart knowing she’s still grieving him after all this time, but it’s so sweet she keeps his memory alive like that. I’m seriously obsessed with how much she loves her dad!

Under the volcano, a city converses with its past in the haunting ‘Pompei: Below the Clouds’

Gianfranco Rosi’s documentary, “Pompei: Below the Clouds,” captures the unique feeling of Naples – a city deeply connected to its rich and ancient past. Whether you live there or are just visiting, that history is always present. Rosi, known for his film “Fire at Sea,” lets the city and its people speak for themselves, offering a quietly observant and thoughtful portrait without excessive narration. He trusts the viewer to connect with the atmosphere of both beauty and unease that permeates the city.