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Kanye West faces backlash for speaking up in Diddy’s favor ( Photo Credit – Instagram; Facebook )

Kanye West’s relentless continuation of controversy has taken a step further, this time for standing by Sean “Diddy” Combs amid damning allegations of domestic violence.

The controversial rapper’s latest social media tirade, which featured an image from the 2016 hotel security footage of Diddy attacking his ex, Cassie Ventura, was accompanied by alarming messages that appeared to justify abuse in the name of love.

A 2016 surveillance video obtained by CNN shows Sean "Diddy" Combs violently grab, shove, drag and kick his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura during an altercation in a hotel in California. https://t.co/JrnJhWOaQt pic.twitter.com/xeRBtoGBDV

— CNN (@CNN) May 17, 2024

Kanye West’s Disturbing Comments and Mockery of Domestic Violence

Kanye West, instead of condemning the shocking footage, leaned into a twisted narrative, implying that intense passion could manifest as violence...

Dick Grayson's new tactical look is the perfect opportunity for a fresh and easily replicable Nightwing cosplay ensemble. This new look is featured in variant covers by Bruno Redondo and Stevan Subics variant covers for Nightwing #117. The tactical Nightwing outfit also offers a unique opportunity for a badass cosplay collaboration with another similarly stylized Bat-Family member.

Nightwing's new tactical costume is a dream come true for cosplayers, particularly those looking for a more casual and easy-to-replicate version of the character. Additionally, this new suit offers a unique opportunity for what could become one of the most badass cosplay collaborations in history by incorporating another Bat-Family member with a similar style.

Dick Graysons new look sees the hero departing from his typical Kevlar and Nomex combo in favor of off-black tactical pants, combat boots, and a t-shirt with the Nightwing symbol adorning the chest.

Scheduled for release on August 21, 2024, is...

Nightwing's latest swimsuit cover fails to showcase his famous backside but it's still a fun homage to Dick Grayson's playfulness. Despite the playful and energetic depiction, Nightwing's rear is oddly obscured in the image. The absence of Nightwing's celebrated rear is at odds with DC's history of leaning into the meme.

Ever the showman, Nightwing is as eager as ever to show off in DC's latest round of swimsuit variant covers. However, fans of Dick Grayson won't be able to help but notice that, this time around, readers have been sadly robbed from seeing the best butt in all of the Dcu.

Beln Ortega's swimsuit variant cover for Nightwing #117 puts Nightwing on full display, showing off his athletic physique as he vaults over a tree to kick at a beach ball, the picture of summer fun. Ortega's cover is one in a series of swimsuit variant covers...

Warning! Contains spoilers for Nightwing #114!

Nightwing's life is in turmoil due to the cruel villain Heartless targeting everything he loves. Heartless kidnaps crime bosses' children, murders parents in front of them, and traumatizes the kids. Heartless aims to ruin Nightwing's reputation and life, a darker threat than the Joker ever posed.

Nightwing's life has been going pretty well lately: he has a girlfriend he loves, he's rich, and he's making his city a better place. Unfortunately, all of this seems to be on the verge of collapse because of one villain who might be even more cruel than the Joker: Heartless.

In Nightwing #114 by Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo, readers are exposed to the shocking brutality of the new Nightwing villain, Heartless. During a meeting with the few remaining crime bosses in Bldhaven, Heartless proves to be very persuasive as he reveals his plan to force the criminals to join his army.

A ‘market with a view’ is how Nem Dubrovnik pitches itself. In a literal sense, the view is of the Adriatic Sea, but in a business sense, the ambition is to create a relaxed setting for execs to meet and do deals, a marked switch-up from the hubbub of many TV markets.

Launching in 2013, Nem Dubrovnik has carved out its calendar moment in June. Over a decade, it has established itself as a key buying and selling confab for the Cee region and beyond, with all of the notable buyers in attendance. The market organizers will grow the space for distributors by 40% this year.

Amazon MGM, Disney, Idtv and Lionsgate will have screenings or showcases. Beta Film, Newen Studios, Rai, and Warner Bros. Discovery are among the big European and international players that will be selling programming at Nem.

The Cee region remains a huge buyer of telenovelas and Turkish drama.

The upcoming Nightwing #117 introduces a new costume and a darker storyline for Dick Grayson's character. Nightwing's new suit is exceptionally similar to Jason Todd's Red Hood costume in Red Hood: The Hill. Fans can expect a new Nightwing suit featuring combat gear and tactical clothing that strays from his classic look.

Nightwing's new costume is officially here, and its stylistic choices will undoubtedly receive the Red Hood stamp of approval. Typically, it's the younger brother who mimics the elder, but Dick Grayson has once again flipped the norms, borrowing his younger brothers look with the debut of this new suit on official variant covers for the upcoming comic release.

This new suit marks one of the biggest changes to the Nightwing costume in recent years, replacing Dicks typical blue and black Kevlar and Nomex attire with something that would be more at home in Jason Todds closet.

Finally, after years of waiting, the Kingdom Hearts games are coming to Steam on June 13. Fans can likely look forward to three different bundles on Steam, including Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX, 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, and III + Re Mind. The upcoming release on Steam also sparks speculation about the highly-anticipated Kingdom Hearts 4, rumored to arrive in 2025.

The PC version of Kingdom Hearts has been locked away on the Epic Games Store ever since 2021 but fortunately, those patient Steam users who held out hope that the series would one day land on Valve's storefront have been rewarded. A bizarre mash-up of Disney and Final Fantasy, the adventures of Sora, Donald, and Goofy have leaped from platform to platform ever since the original game debuted on the PlayStation 2 in 2002. It took nearly two decades for the trilogy, and the various spinoffs, to drop on PC but even then, Epic's exclusivity was a dealbreaker for many.

Onza Distribution has closed three new deals for the Italian thriller series “Flowers Over the Inferno,” an Italian crime drama that scored a 25% audience share during its domestic run on Rai 1.

Public broadcaster Sbs Australia, Walter Presents in the U.K., and Antenaplay in Romania have picked up the show. According to Onza, other offers are being considered in major European markets, with some now in the advanced stages of negotiations.

Based on the four-novel series from author Ilaria Tuti, its first season adapts the first book and follows profiler Teresa Battaglia as she attempts to track a serial vigilante who kills in defense of helpless children. Battaglia’s focus is split, however, as she must deal with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. “Flowers Over the Inferno” is produced by Publispei, one of Italy’s oldest indie labels, which produced long-running series such as “Un Medico in Famiglia” and “I Cesaroni.

Nightwing #116 features an adorable union of the Bat-Family and the Titans in a Chibi art-style variant cover set for release on July 17, 2024. Rian Gonzales' variant cover showcases 11 Bat-Family members and the current roster of the Titans, including fan-favorite heroes and even pets. The Chibi art style brings a charming twist to these heroes that would make for a great animated adaptation.

Batman's Bat-Family and the Titans uniting in official Nightwing cover art is undoubtedly the most epic team-up in DC history. However, thanks to the chosen art style for this cover, it is also one of the most adorable unions of heroes that the Dcu has ever witnessed, and would unquestionably translate beautifully into animation.

Starting July 17, 2024, fans will have the chance to grab a copy of Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondos Nightwing #116, continuing the creative duos final story arc for Dick Grayson before their tenure on the comic run concludes.

The following contains major spoilers from NCIS Season 21, Episode 8, "Heartless," which debuted Monday, April 22 on CBS.

NCIS is normally very good at balancing drama and comedy -- and knowing when to lay off one in favor of the other. The CBS crime drama's comedic aspect, often manifested as slice of life subplots for the main characters, has become a must. NCIS Season 21, Episode 8, "Heartless" leans too far into the funny, sometimes intentionally and sometimes not, which results in an incredibly uneven hour.

"Heartless" surrounds the abduction and murder of renowned Naval surgeon Erik Harper. When it becomes clear that Harper was taken for his medical expertise, the NCIS team tracks down his mystery patient... revealed to be a Colombian drug lord who's eluded the agency before. The episode takes a particularly nasty turn for Alden Parker, who gets himself thrown into the middle of the action. That makes "Heartless...

Hey, "NCIS" fans. We're back with another new spoiler session for you guys. The CBS people are dishing up the next, new episode 8 of NCIS' current season 21 tonight, April 22, 2024. So, we will be taking a look at what's going down in that one. We were able to dig up an official teaser description for one of episode 8's main storylines via CBS' official episode 8 press release description. So, we will certainly dive straight into it right now. Let's go. To start, there is an official title for this new episode 8 of NCIS season 21. The writers decided to name this one, "Heartless." It sounds like episode 8 will feature some very scandalous, intense, dramatic, interesting, possible action-filled and scandalous scenes. In this new episode 8, the kidnapping and death of a famous heart surgeon will be the main focus of this storyline that CBS chose to give up.

NCIS fans, we’ve got a fresh off the press preview for the new Season 21 Episode 8 episode titled Heartless!

Find out everything you need to know about the Heartless episode of NCIS, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!

NCIS Heartless Season 21 Episode 8 Preview

Gear up for a riveting episode of “NCIS” titled “Heartless,” set to air on CBS at 9:00 Pm on April 22, 2024. In this gripping installment, the NCIS team springs into action as they investigate the kidnapping and tragic death of a renowned heart surgeon. As they delve deeper into the case, they uncover a web of secrets and intrigue, racing against time to uncover the truth behind this heinous crime.

Leading the charge is Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs, portrayed by the incomparable Mark Harmon. With his sharp instincts and unwavering determination, Gibbs guides his team through the twists and turns of the investigation,...

Top Spanish Titles brought to market at MipTV:

“Dating in Barcelona,” (Filmax)

Produced by Filmax’s Arca, Catalan public broadcaster 3Cat and Prime Video in Spain, a first season of “Dating in Barcelona” bowed last year in Spain to big ratings, both on its first-window debut on 3Cat and on Prime Video, where it became one of the streaming service’s most-watched debuts. A modern take on romance and sex in an online age, “Dating in Barcelona” also reflects a swing in TV towards a lighter, more episodic fare, whether in crime thrillers or other categories. Each episode features two dates which, as Variety has observed, play off each other. Powered in creative terms by Pau Freixas, behind iconic series from “Red Band Society” To “I Know Who You Are” And “Todos Mienten,” All Produced By Filmax, “Dating In Barcelona” features a top-tier cast, this time round in Season...

British singer Jay Sean and Canadian musician Ikky have joined forces to deliver a genre-bending track titled ‘Heartless’, which seamlessly blends English and Punjabi elements, captivating listeners across cultural boundaries.

Virgin Music Group recently announced its partnership with 3Am Entertainment, the brainchild of British-born global sensation Jay Sean.

This innovative collaboration will result in multiple releases, with the first single hitting the market being ‘Heartless’, a heartfelt R&b track featuring peppy English and Punjabi verses.

What makes ‘Heartless’ even more exciting is that it marks the debut single from Jay’s highly anticipated forthcoming album, featuring Toronto-based Punjabi hitmaker, Ikky.

‘Heartless’ explores the theme of emotional detachment in today’s society, resonating with audiences worldwide.

Talking about the track, Jay said: “Sometimes the magic is just there from the beginning. Ikky and I have built ‘Heartless’ from scratch. Living in the room, I was free-styling melodies with Sam Martin,...

In the run-up to MipTV and MipDoc in April, Spain’s Onza Distribution has pounced on a troika of sports documentaries produced by Wakai and Prime Video Spain: “Marc Márquez: All In,” “Simeone: Living Match by Match” as well as the announced “Fc Barcelona: A New Era.”

“We’re very glad to be distributing Wakai’s sports titles, considering how close these productions are to these talented athletes,” said Béatrice Nouh, Head of Sales at Onza Distribution.

“Wakai demonstrates how committed they are with quality in their productions. And that allows us to work with prestigious titles within the international market every time,” she added.

“Fc Barcelona: A New Era,” spanning two seasons, embarks on a “New Era,” battling through turmoil to reclaim its former glory. Under Xavi’s leadership, bolstered by top signings and young talent, the team aims for victory. Fans rekindle excitement with successful seasons in...

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“Perverso” es un thriller spin-off de “Parot”, que se estrenó hace tres años. La nueva serie cuenta la historia de Haro (Massagué), un refinado y maquiavélico aristócrata que cumple condena por violación y asesinato, y que es amenazado de muerte por Óscar (Cornet), un secuestrador que actúa contra la élite empresarial, de la que forma parte la mexicana Mariana (Pimentel). Aprovechando esa conexión, Haro negocia beneficios penitenciarios a cambio de colaborar en la investigación de los secuestros, pero en realidad prepara su venganza contra Lucía (Miró), la jueza que lo encarceló.

Un thriller protagonizado por Iván Massagué (“Culpa Mía”) junto a Kira Miró (“De Perdidos a Río”), Esmeralda Pimentel (“Montecristo”) y Jan Cornet (“The Gold”). Completan el reparto Guillermo Bedward (“Tolkien”), Dalexa Meneses (“Senda Prohibida”), Carlos Ponce (“Blue Beetle”), Jorge Kent (“Reina Roja”), Pepe Ocio (“El Reino”), Diana Palazón...

Five upcoming Spanish TV fiction projects, involving top local production and distribution companies, feature in Coming Next from Spain, a showcase of series unspooling March 19 at Series Mania.

Atresmedia TV’s “Sanctuary,” Movistar+ Plus’ “Fine Arts,” Filmax’s “Dating in Barcelona” Season 2, The Good Mood-Mediawan’s “The Other Life” and Onza Distribution’s “Heartless” will be presented at the event, proving once more that Spanish fiction production is in good health.

Six years after high-end Spanish TV series lifted off on the global market, championed by hit series such as “Money Heist” and “Elite,” Spain has become one of the steadiest suppliers for worldwide platforms.

The successful trend continues as of today, with Mediaset España and Alea Media series “Wrong Side of the Tracks,” whose Seasons 1, 2 and 3 have reached the top 10 of most watched non -English TV fiction shows on Netflix for the period March 4-10, 2024, cumming 41.6 million hours viewed.