Cordell Barker Directs ‘The Anta Claus of the South Pole’

Cordell Barker Directs ‘The Anta Claus of the South Pole’

Canadian animator Cordell Barker, creator of the Oscar-nominated short films, “The Cat Came Back” and “Strange Invaders,” is now in production on “The Anta Claus of the South Pole.” Release is scheduled for 2026. The Tonic DNA/National Film Board of Canada co-production is produced in association with Crave, a division of Bell Media Inc., with … Read more

15 Best Office Chairs of 2026— We Tested 70 to Pick Them

15 Best Office Chairs of 2026— We Tested 70 to Pick Them

How to Sit Properly at a Desk AccordionItemContainerButton It’s not just about finding a chair you like. We’ve rounded up several tips on how to set up your desk properly here, and how to avoid tech neck, but here are a few highlights. Sitting for long stretches during a day is not good for your … Read more

Verizon Taps ‘Austin Powers,’ ‘Ugly Betty’ Casts for ‘Simplicity Plan’

Verizon Taps ‘Austin Powers,’ ‘Ugly Betty’ Casts for ‘Simplicity Plan’

Verizon hopes to catch your attention by talking about a few simple things. The telecommunications giant plans to eliminate activation and upgrade fees for customers who have already paid for phone service as part of a new “Simplicity Plan,” and to offer a new promotions that include a return on dollars spent as well as … Read more

TikTok Shoppers Thought They Were Bidding on iPhones. Instead, They Won Teddy Bears

TikTok Shoppers Thought They Were Bidding on iPhones. Instead, They Won Teddy Bears

A TikTok livestream host waves an iPhone box in front of the camera as around 250 viewers place their bids. “This could be yours, chat,” the host says. “Wake it up.” The host’s face is hidden from view, with just their hands visible in front of stacks of iPhone, iPad, and MacBook boxes. The TikTok … Read more

Steven Knight Says He Couldn’t Have Made ‘Peaky Blinders’ Without BBC

Steven Knight Says He Couldn’t Have Made ‘Peaky Blinders’ Without BBC

“Peaky Blinders” creator Steven Knight says the show would never have been made without the BBC – but admits the broadcaster is known for its lean budgets. “I don’t think I could have made ‘Peaky Blinders’ at all outside of the BBC,” Knight said during a House of Commons inquiry into the BBC’s future. “[‘Peaky … Read more

How to Watch J.D. Vance on The View: Stream Episode Online

How to Watch J.D. Vance on The View: Stream Episode Online

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Vice President J.D. Vance is set to appear on The View this Tuesday to discuss his upcoming book, Communion: Finding My Way Back To Faith, and “priorities and goals for the administration and … Read more

Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra Smartwatch Review (2026): Solid Off-Road Performer

Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra Smartwatch Review (2026): Solid Off-Road Performer

I really liked the color-coded presentation of the elevation changes on the course. It meant I could mentally prepare myself for the big climbs and look forward to the sections that were going to be much kinder to my legs. It’s similar to Garmin’s great ClimbPro mode, but without the ability to configure the additional … Read more

Trump told Iranians to keep protesting. Then he never sent the help he promised.

Trump told Iranians to keep protesting. Then he never sent the help he promised.

As reports emerged that the United States and Iran were finalizing a memorandum of understanding, the Iran-based dissident rapper Toomaj Salehi posted a short video reacting to the news — and his continued opposition to the Islamic Republic. “Iran’s freedom has never been dependent on the will of another country,” he said. “So this path won’t … Read more

Streamer IShowSpeed Is Gen Z’s ESPN

Streamer IShowSpeed Is Gen Z’s ESPN

In the days leading up to the 2026 World Cup, the streamer IShowSpeed—one of the most watched people on the planet, who occasionally moonlights as a rapper—released the music video “World Cup (Champions),” a song about flexing national pride where he mentions all 48 teams. As with everything the 21-year-old born Darren Watkins Jr. does, … Read more