Terrence Howard was the first actor to play James Rhodes in ‘Iron Man’ and earned the most money on that initial film. For the sequel, he asked for a much larger salary, but the studio wouldn’t agree. As a result, Marvel replaced him with Don Cheadle, who took over the role in ‘Iron Man 2’ and all future films. Howard later stated that Robert Downey Jr. received the money that had been intended for his contract.
Launching on January 9, 2026, ‘Pathologic 3’ from Ice-Pick Lodge and HypeTrain Digital continues the story of the critically acclaimed psychological horror series. Players find themselves in a town devastated by a strange plague, taking on the role of a doctor who must uncover the source of the illness while battling limited supplies and a ticking clock. This new installment features updated gameplay that allows for a more immersive experience within the town’s bizarre and unsettling world and its community.
‘I Am Future,’ a calming survival game from Mandragora and tinyBuild, will be released on Xbox Series X/S on January 8, 2026. Set in a flooded, post-apocalyptic city, the game challenges players to create a self-sufficient rooftop camp. You’ll need to salvage parts from old appliances like microwaves and grow your own food to survive, all while exploring the remnants of the old world. A key part of the gameplay is building robots to automate tasks like chores and camp defense. With its bright and colorful art style, ‘I Am Future’ offers a uniquely cozy take on the end of the world.
I’ve always admired Emma Watson, not just for her acting but for how she’s used her platform to advocate for important issues like sustainable fashion and equal rights. I was really inspired when she started the HeForShe campaign – it was a powerful idea to get men involved in supporting women. I remember there was some controversy when she did a photoshoot for ‘Vanity Fair,’ with some people saying it didn’t align with her feminist views, which I thought was a bit unfair. Then, her name came up in the Panama Papers, and people questioned her commitment to financial transparency. She explained that the offshore company was set up for privacy reasons, not to avoid paying taxes, and I believed her. It’s tough being in the public eye, and she’s always seemed genuine in her efforts to make a difference.
For more than ten years, Akira Kamiya was the well-known voice of Kogoro Mouri, the detective known for being a bit clumsy but self-assured. He stopped voicing the character in 2009 after a disagreement with the show’s producers, which allegedly involved him sharing private information on his blog. This sudden change surprised many fans who had grown accustomed to his unique, deep voice. Rikiya Koyama then took over the role, bringing a slightly different feel to the character, particularly when portraying the ‘Sleeping Kogoro’ scenes.
The survival game ‘I Am Future’ will launch on PlayStation 5 on January 8, 2026. Developed by Mandragora and published by tinyBuild, it’s set in a surprisingly peaceful post-apocalyptic world. Players build and manage a base on a rooftop, explore a flooded city, and use recovered technology to stay alive. The game combines building, exploration, and resource gathering, all within a vibrant city environment.
A well-known media figure received strong criticism after making comments about hotel and restaurant cleaning staff. Many viewers felt her words were disrespectful to service workers, and she later tried to explain that wasn’t her intention. However, the comment continued to follow her, and it’s often brought up when people discuss how celebrities view those who work in supporting roles.
Kanye West faced serious career consequences after making antisemitic statements online and in interviews. In late 2022, his talent agency, Creative Artists Agency, dropped him as a client. This followed strong criticism from the entertainment world and his business partners, with the agency citing his repeated offensive language as the reason. He also lost major deals with several clothing brands as a result of this controversy.
Actress and Oscar winner Margot Robbie recently revealed she was told she wasn’t considered ‘pretty enough’ for the role of Sharon Tate in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood. She shared this information during an event at 92NY, as reported by People magazine.
The novel ‘Ponies’ is set in Moscow during the late 1970s, a time of Cold War tensions. It centers around two women who work unassuming jobs at the American Embassy, initially seen as minor employees.