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Well, it's finally official: The Blade movie is dead

When Marvel Studios announced a new Blade movie at San Diego Comic-Con in 2019, it was one of the most exciting reveals of the event. The project was driven by Oscar-winning actor Mahershala Ali , who personally approached Marvel with the idea of reviving the iconic vampire hunter. Expectations were high, but nearly seven years later, the film appears to have reached its end before cameras ever rolled. Mahershala Ali: "We're Not Doing the Movie" In a recent interview with GQ Magazine , Ali made his clearest comments yet about the fate of the project, indicating that he has moved on after years of delays and uncertainty. Laughing off the long-running questions, Ali said: "I'm good. You had me under contract, Marvel Studios have billions of dollars. If they wanted to do the movie, we would've done the movie. So we're not doing the movie. I feel ready to move on from the Blade questions. Those questions are for them. They didn't want to do it, so they ...

BTS Skips 2027 Grammys, Fans and Celebrities Rally Behind the Group

Key Takeaways BTS Boycotts the Grammys: BTS announced they will skip the upcoming Grammy Awards in protest of the Recording Academy's new Asian Pop category. The group said music should be recognized for its artistic merit , not separated by language or region . Fans and Celebrities Show Support: BTS' global fanbase, ARMY , quickly rallied behind the group, making hashtags such as #WeStandWithBTS and #Proud_of_BTS trend on social media. Public figures, including Epik High's Tablo and director Maggie Kang , also expressed support. "Aliens" Dominates Global Charts: Following the announcement, BTS' song "Aliens" surged to No. 1 on the iTunes Top Songs chart in 78 countries and regions . Many fans viewed the track's themes of embracing differences and challenging boundaries as a reflection of the group's stance. Recording Academy Responds: The Recording Academy defended the new category, stating it was created to increase recogn...

Mega Millions jackpot has a new winner: Where the winning ticket was bought and how much it’s worth

Someone in Florida has become the latest Mega Millions jackpot winner. A single winning Mega Millions ticket, worth an estimated $800 million, was sold in the state, lottery officials announced on July 29. The winning numbers from the July 28 drawing were 34, 48, 49, 59 , and 70, with the gold Mega Ball 12. The advertised jackpot is $800 million, while the estimated cash value is $344.2 million. The prize ranks as the tenth-largest jackpot in Mega Millions history and marks the third jackpot win of 2026, following a $536 million jackpot won in Illinois on March 10 and a $60 million jackpot won in Ohio on March 17. The July 28 drawing produced more than just the jackpot winner. A ticket sold in Illinois won $5 million, while a ticket in New York claimed $3 million. Overall, more than 645,000 winning tickets were sold across all prize levels. The $800 million jackpot ended a streak of 38 consecutive drawings without a jackpot winner since the March 17 drawing. During that run, players ...