Table of ContentsTable of Contents10. The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)9. A Star Is Born (1954)8. Ben-Hur (1959)7. The Fly (1986)6. The Departed (2006)5. Casino Royale (2006)4. Dune (2021) & Dune: Part Two (2024)3. The Thing (1982)2. Scarface (1983)1. The Wizard of Oz (1939)Movie remakes have long been a Hollywood staple, with directors taking old classics or hidden gems and adding their own spin, often opting for bold creative risks. While not all remakes hit the mark, some manage to outdo their source material. The best movie remakes prove that some stories deserve to be retold and can shine even brighter the second (or third) time around.From The Wizard of Oz(1939) to Scarface (1983), the greatest movie remakes ever breathe new life into forgotten or familiar tales, almost always introducing incredible stories to a new generation. These often become even more popular than their predecessors, praised for the way they reinvent old ideas and use fresh perspectives to transform genres, deepen narratives, update visuals, or all of the above. Even cinephiles may be surprised to learn that some of their favorites are actually remakes of lesser-known films.Recommended VideosBased on Patricia Highsmiths eponymous 1955 novel, The Talented Mr. Ripleyis a psychological thriller that follows Tom Ripley (Matt Damon), a young man and known con artist, who is sent to Europe to retrieve the spoiled and much wealthier Dickie Greenleaf (Jude Law). When he fails to convince Dickie to return home, he soon comes up with a plan driven by jealousy of Dickie and his expatriate girlfriend Marge Sherwoods (Gwyneth Paltrow) lavish lifestyle.RelatedAn earlier adaptation, Purple Noon (1960), attempted to stick close to the source material but failed to achieve the same psychological complexity of director Anthony Minghellas version. The 1999 remake explores Ripleys sociopathic tendencies in a more explicit way, largely succeeding thanks to an incredible performance by Matt Damon. The film also more effectively depicts class envy and forbidden desires, which all play out against a lush 1990s aesthetic.Warner Bros. PicturesSince its 1937 version, A Star is Born has been remade four times, but none surpass the 1954 musical directed by George Cukor. Featuring Judy Garland in one of her most acclaimed performances, it follows Esther Blodgett (Garland), a gifted singer with big dreams discovered by fading idol Norman Maine (James Mason). As Esthers career rises under the stage name Vicki Lester, Normans falls mostly due to the weight of his alcoholism and growing insecurity. The two are caught in a passionate yet ultimately tragic love story.The 1954 remake of A Star is Bornintroduced the musical format, emphasizing Garlands talent through unforgettable songs. Garland and Mason were at the peak of their powers, and their chemistry was easy to see through the ups and downs of the characters relationship. Vibrant set pieces and groundbreaking cinematography also ensured that memorable scenes felt larger than life, complementing the truly emotional and iconic narrative that would continue to be told across generations.Loew's, Inc.Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1925) was a commendable attempt at telling a sweeping tale, but it doesnt hold a candle to the 1959 version, which stands as a monumental achievement in filmmaking. Director William Wylers Ben-Hur transports viewers to ancient Rome, where a wealthy Jewish prince in Roman-occupied Jerusalem, Judah Ben-Hur (Charlton Heston), is devastated when his childhood friend turned Roman officer, Messala (Stephen Boyd), betrays him. Judah endures grueling hardship after being condemned to slavery, which fuels his desire for revenge. This leads him to the world of chariot racing, where he finally gets his shot.With its 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Ben-Hur cemented itself as a landmark in cinema history. Its a technically brilliant film, best remembered for its legendary chariot race in the Circus Maximus, which became one of cinemas most thrilling sequences. Ben-Hur remains one of the greatest epics ever made, and its impact on the genre and filmmaking as a whole cannot be overstated.20th Century FoxIn a classic story of a science experiment gone wrong, Jeff Goldblum stars as eccentric scientist Seth Brundle, who is unveiling a cutting-edge teleportation device. However, during an experiment, a common housefly enters the teleportation pod with him, splicing their DNA. At first, Seth is elated to be experiencing seemingly positive physical enhancements like superhuman strength, agility, and stamina. This excitement soon turns into horror when he transforms into a grotesque human-fly hybrid.The Flys 1958 version is a campy product of its time, telling the same narrative with more rudimentary practical effects. Director David Cronenbergs remake is considered the more impactful retelling, thanks to its highly detailed and disturbing body horror makeup work, one of the filmmakers trademarks. Aside from being more visceral, Cronenbergs The Fly also takes a more psychological approach as it chronicles the protagonists grueling transformation.Warner Bros. PicturesDirector Martin Scorseses The Departed is both a remake of the 2002 Hong Kong movie Infernal Affairs and is loosely based on the real-life Boston Winter Hill Gang. The 2006 movie remakes the Hong Kong thriller into a Boston crime saga that follows two men living double lives: Billy Costigan (Leonardo DiCaprio), an undercover cop infiltrating the Irish mob, and Colin Sullivan (Matt Damon), a mob mole embedded within the Massachusetts State Police. In the background, mob boss Frank Costello (Jack Nicholson) and Captain Queenan (Martin Sheen) control their respective operations, which dont go as planned.The Departed is an excellent example of an American remake done right. It seamlessly adapts the story and tension while creating something totally new in a familiar setting. Every scene crackles with the tension of lives hanging by a thread, especially since the protagonists true identities are always on the verge of exposure. This all leads to an explosive breaking point that is still among the most shocking endings in the crime genre, immediately cementing the film as one of Martin Scorseses best works.Sony Pictures ReleasingFeaturing a magnetic performance by Daniel Craig in his debut as the British super-spy, Casino Royale marked a tonal shift for the James Bondfranchise. The 2006 film centers on Bonds early days as a newly minted 00 agent, during which hes tasked with dismantling a terrorist network. In order to do so, Bond enters a high-stakes poker game at Montenegros Casino Royale to bankrupt Le Chiffre (Mads Mikkelsen), a financier for global terrorism. The British Treasury official Vesper Lynd (Eva Green) works alongside Bond, and their partnership soon turns into a complicated romance.Far from the 1967 spoof version of Casino Royale, the 2006 adaptation of Ian Flemings first Bond novel is a reinvention of the film series. Directed by Martin Campbell, it strips the iconic spy of his usual gadgets and bravado to reveal a grittier, more human 007. This remake jettisoned the camp of earlier films, offering a darker and more emotional take on the worlds most famous secret agent.Acclaimed filmmaker Denis Villeneuve turned out to be the perfect match for the notoriously unadaptable sci-fi novels by Frank Herbert. 2021s Dune and its 2024 sequel, Dune: Part Two, weave a saga of epic proportions that primarily follows a young nobleman, Paul Atreides (Timothe Chalamet). Paul is thrust into a dangerous political game as his family takes control of Arrakis, the universes sole source of the invaluable spice melange. He begins to suspect a conspiracy as he learns more about the mysterious Bene Gesserit, the local Fremen, and his fathers enemies.When comparing the films to David Lynchs dense and uneven 1984 version, its clear that Villeneuves modern storytelling and spectacular visuals beautifully translate Herberts vision onto the big screen. The recent Dune movies depict a mesmerizing universe set far into a strange and fascinating future. For sci-fi fans, especially, these modern Dune adaptations might be the pinnacle of the genre and represent how much has changed.Universal PicturesSet in Antarctica, director John Carpenters The Thing centers on a team of researchers at a remote outpost who encounter a shape-shifting alien capable of perfectly mimicking its victims. Led by the helicopter pilot R.J. MacReady (Kurt Russell), the group struggles to maintain control as they distrust each other. With the alien infiltrating their outpost one individual at a time, things get messy as the pressure mounts to find out who is no longer human.The Thing from Another World (1951) used John W. Campbells novella to present a Cold War allegory, but Carpenter takes a different approach by fully embracing the source materials horror. With its pioneering special effects, it showed body horror and grotesque scenarios in an unprecedented way. This is also why it wasnt a hit when it first premiered, and The Thing only later came to be appreciated as an influential cult classic that reshaped the sci-fi and horror genres.Universal PicturesAl Pacino stars as the ruthless Tony Montana in one of the greatest gangster movies of all time, 1983s Scarface. Set in 1980s Miami, the film chronicles Tonys rise and fall as he goes from being a penniless Cuban refugee to a violent, larger-than-life kingpin of the citys drug empire. As Tonys success and control of the cocaine-fueled industry grow, so does his obsession with wealth and status. His paranoia and ego soon get the best of him, and his blunders eventually add up and lead to one of the bloodiest climaxes in film history.Brian De Palmas Scarface (1983) is a gloriously over-the-top reimagining of Howard Hawks 1932 version, which many fans may not even know about. De Palmas direction is unapologetically bold, portraying the excess and moral decay of the era with a dramatic flair. Though it was initially criticized for its excessive violence, Scarface has since become a cultural phenomenon celebrated precisely for this unflinching perspective.Loew's, Inc.Director Victor Flemings The Wizard of Oz (1939) is a cinematic marvel is a universally adored adaptation of L. Frank Baums classic novel. Judy Garland delivers a career-best performance as Dorothy Gale, a Kansas farm girl swept away by a tornado to the magical land of Oz. Alongside her dog Toto, she goes towards the Emerald City to seek help from the titular wizard who might grant her wish to return home. She also befriends the Scarecrow (Ray Bolger), the Tin Man (Jack Haley), and the Cowardly Lion (Bert Lahr). Even as the Wicked Witch of the West (Margaret Hamilton) plots to stop them, Dorothy perseveres in her quest to escape.The films earlier 1925 silent adaptation is seldom associated with Dorothys story, as its the dazzling 1939 film that came to redefine modern fantasy cinema.The Wizard of Oz wasnt the first to use Technicolor, but it popularized it through a legendary moment where Dorothy opened the door to a colorful world, marking a key change in cinema. Several decades later, The Wizard of Oz remains a cultural touchstone, with its legacy felt in the genre and in recent hits like Wicked.Editors Recommendations

Mandate It seems the FAA office overseeing SpaceXs Starship probe still has some bite The political winds have shifted in Washington, but the FAA hasn't yet changed its tune on Starship. Stephen Clark Feb 1, 2025 4:05 pm | 18 Liftoff of SpaceX's seventh full-scale test flight of the Super Heavy/Starship launch vehicle on January 16. Credit: SpaceX Liftoff of SpaceX's seventh full-scale test flight of the Super Heavy/Starship launch vehicle on January 16. Credit: SpaceX Story textSizeSmallStandardLargeWidth *StandardWideLinksStandardOrange* Subscribers only Learn moreThe seventh test flight of SpaceX's gigantic Starship rocket came to a disappointing end a little more than two weeks ago. The in-flight failure of the rocket's upper stage, or ship, about eight minutes after launch on January 16 rained debris over the Turks and Caicos Islands and the Atlantic Ocean.Amateur videos recorded from land, sea, and air showed fiery debris trails streaming overhead at twilight, appearing like a fireworks display gone wrong. Within hours, posts on social media showed small pieces of debris recovered by residents and tourists in the Turks and Caicos. Most of these items were modest in size, and many appeared to be chunks of tiles from Starship's heat shield.Unsurprisingly, the Federal Aviation Administration grounded Starship and ordered an investigation into the accident on the day after the launch. This decision came three days before the inauguration of President Donald Trump. Elon Musk's close relationship with Trump, coupled with the new administration's appetite for cutting regulations and reducing the size of government, led some industry watchers to question whether Musk's influence might change the FAA's stance on SpaceX.So far, the FAA hasn't budged on its requirement for an investigation, an agency spokesperson told Ars on Friday. After a preliminary assessment of flight data, SpaceX officials said a fire appeared to develop in the aft section of the ship before it broke apart and fell to Earth."The FAA has directed SpaceX to lead an investigation of the Starship Super Heavy Flight 7 mishap with FAA oversight," the spokesperson said. "Based on the investigation findings for root cause and corrective actions, the FAA may require a company to modify its license."This is much the same language the FAA used two weeks ago, when it first ordered the investigation.Damage reportThe FAA's Office of Commercial Space Transportation is charged with ensuring commercial space launches and reentries don't endanger the public, and requires launch operators obtain liability insurance or demonstrate financial ability to cover any third-party property damages.For each Starship launch, the FAA requires SpaceX maintain liability insurance policies worth at least $500 million for such claims. It's rare for debris from US rockets to fall over land during a launch. This would typically only happen if a launch failed at certain parts of the flight. And there's no public record of any claims of third-party property damage in the era of commercial spaceflight. Under federal law, the USgovernment would pay for damages to a much higher amount if any claims exceeded a launch company's insurance policies.The good news is there were no injuries or reports of significant damage from the wreckage that fell over the Turks and Caicos. "The FAA confirmed one report of minor damage to a vehicle located in South Caicos," an FAA spokesperson told Ars on Friday. "To date, there are no other reports of damage."It's not clear if the vehicle owner in South Caicos will file a claim against SpaceX for the damage. It would the first time someone makes such a claim related to an accident with a commercial rocket overseen by the FAA. Last year, a Florida homeowner submitted a claim to NASA for damage to his house from a piece of debris that fell from the International Space Station.Nevertheless, the Turks and Caicos government said local officials met with representatives from SpaceX and the UK Air Accident Investigations Branch on January 25 to develop a recovery plan for debris that fell on the islands, which are a British Overseas Territory.A prickly relationshipMusk often bristled at the FAA last year, especially after regulators proposed fines of more than $600,000 alleging that SpaceX violated terms of its launch licenses during two Falcon 9 missions. The alleged violations involved the relocation of a propellant farm at one of SpaceX's launch pads in Florida, and the use of a new launch control center without FAA approval.In a post on X, Musk said the FAA was conducting "lawfare" against his company. "SpaceX will be filing suit against the FAA for regulatory overreach," Musk wrote.There was no such lawsuit, and the issue may now be moot. Sean Duffy, Trump's new secretary of transportation, vowed to review the FAA fines during his confirmation hearing in the Senate. It is rare for the FAA to fine launch companies, and the fines last year made up the largest civil penalty ever imposed by the FAA's commercial spaceflight division.SpaceX also criticized delays in licensing Starship test flights last year. The FAA cited environmental issues and concerns about the extent of the sonic boom from Starship's 23-story-tall Super Heavy booster returning to its launch pad in South Texas. SpaceX successfully caught the returning first stage booster at the launch pad for the first time in October, and repeated the feat after the January 16 test flight.What separates the FAA's ongoing oversight of Starship's recent launch failure from these previous regulatory squabbles is that debris fell over populated areas. This would appear to be directly in line with the FAA's responsibility for public safety.During last month's test flight, Starship did not deviate from its planned ground track, which took the rocket over the Gulf of Mexico, the waters between Florida and Cuba, and then the Atlantic Ocean. But the debris field extended beyond the standard airspace closure for the launch. After the accident, FAA air traffic controllers cleared additional airspace over the debris zone for more than an hour, rerouting, diverting, and delaying dozens of commercial aircraft.These actions followed pre-established protocols. However, it highlighted the small but non-zero risk of rocket debris falling to Earth after a launch failure. "The potential for a bad day downrange just got real," Lori Garver, a former NASA deputy administrator, posted on X.Public safety is not sole mandate of the FAA's commercial space office. It is also chartered to "encourage, facilitate, and promote commercial space launches and reentries by the private sector," according to an FAA website. There's a balance to strike.Lawmakers last year urged the FAA to speed up its launch approvals, primarily because Starship is central to strategic national objectives. NASA has contracts with SpaceX to develop a variant of Starship to land astronauts on the Moon, and Starship's unmatched ability to deliver more than 100 tons of cargo to low-Earth orbit is attractive to the Pentagon.While Musk criticized the FAA in 2024, SpaceX officials in 2023 took a different tone, calling for Congress to increase the budget for the FAA's Office of Commercial Spaceflight and for the regulator to double the space division's workforce. This change, SpaceX officials argued, would allow the FAA to more rapidly assess and approve a fast-growing number of commercial launch and reentry applications.In September, SpaceX released a statement accusing the former administrator of the FAA, Michael Whitaker, of making inaccurate statements about SpaceX to a congressional subcommittee. In a different post on X, Musk directly called for Whitaker's resignation.That's exactly what happened. Whitaker, who took over the FAA's top job in 2023 under the Biden administration, announced in December he would resign on Inauguration Day. Since the agency's establishment in 1958, three FAA administrators have similarly resigned when a new administration takes power, but the office has been largely immune from presidential politics in recent decades. Since 1993, FAA administrators have stayed in their post during all presidential transitions.There's no evidence Whitaker's resignation had any role in the mid-air collision of an American Eagle passenger jet and a US Army helicopter Wednesday night near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. But his departure from the FAA less than two years into a five-year term on January 20 left the agency without a leader. Trump named Chris Rocheleau as the FAA's acting administrator Thursday.Next flight, next month?SpaceX has not released an official schedule for the next Starship test flight or outlined its precise objectives. However, it will likely repeat many of the goals planned for the previous flight, which ended before SpaceX could accomplish some of its test goals. These missed objectives included the release of satellite mockups in space for the first demonstration of Starship's payload deployment mechanism, and a reentry over the Indian Ocean to test new, more durable heat shield materials.The January 16 test flight was the first launch up an upgraded, slightly taller Starship, known as Version 2 or Block 2. The next flight will use the same upgraded version.A SpaceX filing with the Federal Communications Commission suggests the next Starship flight could launch as soon as February 24. Sources told Ars that SpaceX teams believe a launch before the end of February is realistic.But SpaceX has more to do before Flight 8. These tasks include completing the FAA-mandated investigation and the installation of all 39 Raptor engines on the rocket. Then, SpaceX will likely test-fire the booster and ship before stacking the two elements together to complete assembly of the 404-foot-tall (123.1-meter) rocket.SpaceX is also awaiting a new FAA launch license, pending its completion of the investigation into what happened on Flight 7.Stephen ClarkSpace ReporterStephen ClarkSpace Reporter Stephen Clark is a space reporter at Ars Technica, covering private space companies and the worlds space agencies. Stephen writes about the nexus of technology, science, policy, and business on and off the planet. 18 Comments

Trump signed an executive order to implement tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China.He has been threatening the tariffs on the three countries and others for months.Here's where his trade proposals stand, and how they could affect consumers.President Donald Trump's long-anticipated tariffs on goods from China, Canada, and Mexicowere made official on Saturday, according to the White House.The Trump administration said it had imposed a 25% tariff on goods from Canada and Mexico and a 10% tariff on China.Economists expect many firms to pass increased costs caused by tariffs onto customers, and several companies have already said they are preparing to raise prices in response. Electronics, groceries, and apparel are among the most likely products to see price increases.The White House said the tariffs will work to deliver Trump's campaign promises. Regarding his proposed first round of tariffs, an official told Business Insider that "Trump has been clear about his desire to end the fentanyl crisis, and it's time for Mexico and Canada to join the fight as well." Trump has said a tariff on China would also help fight the fentanyl problem.Here are all the countries Trump has targeted with his trade proposals so far.ChinaChina was a key focus for tariffs on the campaign trail. While campaigning, Trump proposed a 60% tariff on all goods imported from China, alongside a 10% to 20% tariff on imports from other countries.Once Trump took office, though, his ideas for tariffs on China appeared to narrow. On January 21, he suggested a 10% tariff on imports from China into the United States beginning on February 1 "based on the fact that they're sending fentanyl to Mexico and Canada." The Trump administration cited the fentanyl crisis on Saturday as the impetus for the new tariffs.China is a major electronics supplier to the United States, so cellphones, computers, and games could get more expensive.Mao Ning, a spokesperson for China's Foreign Ministry, told reporters on February 22: "We believe that there's no winner in a trade or tariff war, and we will firmly uphold our national interests."Canada and MexicoThe new tariffs make good on an earlier threatTrump posted in November on his social media platform,Truth Social.He indicateda the time that he would impose tariffs on those two countries on his first day in office if they didn't strengthen their border policies.The US imports many key goods from both Mexico and Canada. Americans receive $92 billion in crude oil from Canada, as well as billions of dollars worth of vehicles and vehicle parts. In addition to car parts, Mexico also supplies $25 billion worth of computers to the United States.On Friday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the nation would respond to the tariffs."I met with our Canada-U.S. Council today. We're working hard to prevent these tariffs, but if the United States moves ahead, Canada's ready with a forceful and immediate response," Trudeau said in a post on X.RussiaTrump said on January 22 that he would place tariffs on imports from Russia if the country did not end the Ukraine war soon."If we don't make a 'deal,' and soon, I have no other choice but to put high levels of Taxes, Tariffs, and Sanctions on anything being sold by Russia to the United States, and various other participating countries," Trump wrote on Truth Social.According to Census data, the US imported $4.57 billion worth of goods from Russia in 2023, which made up just 0.14% of total imports that year. Given how little the country exports to the United States, consumers would probably see few effects if a tariff on Russia was implemented.ColombiaAfter Colombia's president turned away two flights from the US that carried deported migrants, Trump threatened the country with a 25% tariff. He said that in one week, the Colombia tariff would be raised to 50%."We will not allow the Colombian Government to violate its legal obligations with regard to the acceptance and return of the Criminals they forced into the United States!" Trump said on Truth Social.Colombia's president Gustavo Petro responded in a statement that his country would receive Colombians "on civilian planes, without treating them like criminals." The White House then withdrew its threat but warned it could be reinstated if Colombia failed to honor its agreement.Key goods the US imports from Colombia include coffee and bananas, which would likely get more expensive under tariffs.BRICS nationsOn November 30, Trump posted on Truth Social that he would impose a 100% tariff on the BRICS group unless they committed to not creating a separate currency that competes with the US dollar.BRICS consists of nine countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Ethiopia, Egypt, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates.Pharmaceutical preparations, crude oil, and household goods are the top imports from countries in the BRICS group, excluding China. The Trump administration did not announce any tariffs on the BRICS nations on Saturday.DenmarkTrump said during a press conference on January 7 that he would "tariff Denmark at a very high level" if the country didn't agree to cede control of Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory, to the United States.The president has not offered further details on that claim,reportedthat Trump and Denmark's premier, Mette Frederiksen, had a call to discuss the threat, during which Frederiksen reportedly emphasized that Greenland was not for sale.The US primarily imports medicinal products and machinery from Denmark.

Adele is one of the biggest names in music.Adele won best new artist in 2009. John Shearer/WireImage Year: 2009 at the 51st annual Grammy AwardsOther nominees: Duffy, Jazmine Sullivan, the Jonas Brothers, Lady AntebellumAdele first earned Grammy recognition thanks to the release of her debut studio album, "19," and breakout hit, "Chasing Pavements." Both surged in popularity in the US following her stellar performance on "Saturday Night Live."Adele was nominated for four Grammys in 2009, winning two for best new artist and best female pop vocal performance.Today, Adele has won 16 Grammys out of 25 nominations, including album of the year twice.Her third album, "25," became the first in history to sell more than 3 million copies in its first week in the US. She has also been dubbed the UK's best-selling female artist of the 21st century.Carrie Underwood has now been named Academy of Country Music's entertainer of the year three times.Carrie Underwood won best new artist and best female country vocal performance in 2007. Gabriel Bouys/AFP via Getty Images Year: 2007 at the 49th annual Grammy AwardsOther nominees: Chris Brown, Corinne Bailey Rae, Imogen Heap,James BluntCarrie Underwood rose to fame after winning thefourth season of "American Idol"in 2005. Her debut album, "Some Hearts," was released that same year and became one of the best-selling country albums in history.She won both of her Grammy nominations at the following ceremony for best new artist and best female country vocal performance for "Jesus, Take the Wheel."Underwood has become one of country's biggest stars with massive crossover appeal. In 2015, she was named the top-selling digital artist in country music. In 2020, she won entertainer of the year at the Academy of Country Music Awards, becoming the first woman to do so three times.More recently, Underwood sparked headlines (and backlash) for performing at President Donald Trump's 2025 inauguration."I love our country and am honored to have been asked to sing at the Inauguration and to be a small part of this historic event," she told Business Insider via a representative. "I am humbled to answer the call at a time when we must all come together in the spirit of unity and looking to the future."John Legend is one of just 16 people to have achieved EGOT status.John Legend won best new artist in 2006. M. Caulfield/WireImage for The Recording Academy Year: 2006 at the 48th annual Grammy AwardsOther nominees: Ciara, Fall Out Boy, Keane, SugarlandJohn Legend's debut album, "Get Lifted," scored him three Grammys for best new artist, best R&B album, and best male R&B vocal performance for "Ordinary People."Nearly two decades later, Legend has been nominated for 39 Grammys and won 12.He has also won an Oscar for his work on the movie "Selma," a Tony for the best revival of a play, "Jitney," and most recently, an Emmy for producing "Jesus Christ Superstar Live In Concert" making him the first Black man in history to achieve EGOT status.Maroon 5 got big enough to headline the Super Bowl halftime show.Maroon 5 won best new artist in 2005. M. Caulfield/WireImage Year: 2005 at the 47th annual Grammy AwardsOther nominees: Gretchen Wilson, Joss Stone, Kanye West, Los Lonely BoysThe success of Maroon 5's debut was enduring enough to earn them a best new artist trophy two full years after the album would've been eligible."Songs About Jane" was released in June 2002 and wasn't nominated for any Grammys in 2003. But the album and its hit singles "Harder To Breathe," "She Will Be Loved," "This Love," and "Sunday Morning" were still making enough waves to earn the band a best new artist nomination in 2004 and a subsequent win in 2005. The album went quadruple-platinum that same year.Maroon 5 has remained one of the most prominent bands of the 21st century, clocking 15 top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, four No. 1 singles, and two No. 1 albums. In 2019, they headlined the Super Bowl halftime show.Alicia Keys, sometimes referred to as the "Queen of R&B," has now won 16 Grammys.Alicia Keys won best new artist in 2002. Kevin Winter/Getty Images Year: 2002 at the 44th annual Grammy AwardsOther nominees: David Gray, India.Arie, Linkin Park, Nelly FurtadoAlicia Keys' debut album, "Songs in A Minor," debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and earned the singer a whopping five Grammys out of six nominations. She earned best new artist and best R&B album, plus song of the year, best female R&B vocal performance, and best R&B song for "Fallin.'"Keys has now won 16 Grammys out of 32 nominations and even hosted the awards show twice.She has also received the Hal David Starlight Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and she's been included on Time's list of the 100 most influential people twice, in 2005 and 2017. Billboard dubbed Keys the top-selling R&B/hip-hop artist of the 2000s decade.Christina Aguilera was named one of the greatest singers of all time by Rolling Stone.Christina Aguilera won best new artist in 2000. Hector Mata/AFP via Getty Images Year: 2000 at the 42nd annual Grammy AwardsOther nominees: Britney Spears, Kid Rock, Macy Gray, Susan TedeschiChristina Aguilera appeared on "Star Search" at age 11 and "The Mickey Mouse Club" as a young teen. She shot to stardom in 1999 with "Genie in a Bottle," the lead single from her self-titled debut album.Aguilera won best new artist the following year, her first of five Grammys to date.In 2010, Rolling Stone ranked Aguilera as the 58th greatest singer of all time. She boasts a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and recently completed a residency in Las Vegas following the release of her favorably reviewed eighth studio album, 2018's "Liberation."Sheryl Crow has won nine Grammys and sold more than 50 million albums worldwide.Sheryl Crow won best new artist and best female pop vocal performance in 1995. Dan Groshong/AFP via Getty Images Year: 1995 at the 37th annual Grammy AwardsOther nominees: Ace of Base, Counting Crows, Crash Test Dummies, Green DaySheryl Crow released her debut, "Tuesday Night Music Club," in 1993.The album gained traction in 1994 after the runaway success of its third single, "All I Wanna Do," which earned Grammys for record of the year and best female pop vocal performance, alongside Crow's best new artist trophy.Crow has now won nine Grammys out of 32 nominations although she has recently expressed dissatisfaction with the voting process.Per reliable estimates, Crow's albums have sold over 50 million copies worldwide. Though she previously said 2019's "Threads" would be her last, Crow released "Evolution" in 2024, one year after she was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.Mariah Carey is the best-selling female solo artist of all time.Mariah Carey was a presenter at the 2024 Grammys. Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty Images Year: 1991 at the 33rd annual Grammy AwardsOther nominees: The Black Crowes, The Kentucky Headhunters, Lisa Stansfield, Wilson PhillipsMariah Carey's self-titled debut was nominated for five Grammys, including every Big Four award. Of those, she only won best new artist, in addition to best female pop vocal performance for "Vision of Love."Carey has achieved astronomical success throughout her career. She claims 19 No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including three of the longest leaders in the chart's history, and six No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200.Billboard has crowned Carey the top female solo artist of all time.Bette Midler remains one of the most recognizable names in Hollywood.Bette Midler won best new artist at the 1974 Grammys. CBS via Getty Images Year: 1974 at the 16th annual Grammy AwardsOther nominees: Eumir Deodato, Barry White, Marie Osmond, Maureen McGovernBette Midler won best new artist on the heels of her debut album, 1972's "The Divine Miss M," coproduced by Barry Manilow.As noted on the Grammy website, Midler was "on her way to becoming a huge star with her racy and flamboyant stage act."Midler has since won two more Grammys, including record of the year for "Wind Beneath My Wings," four Golden Globes, three Emmys, and two Tonys. She is renowned for her performances in Broadway shows like "Fiddler On the Roof" and "Hello, Dolly!" and movies like "The Rose" and "The First Wives Club."Carly Simon has been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Grammy Hall of Fame.Carly Simon in 1972, the same year she won best new artist. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Year: 1972 at the 14th annual Grammy AwardsOther nominees: Bill Withers, Chase, Emerson, Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds, Lake & PalmerCarly Simon won best new artist after the success of her self-titled debut solo album, which included her first top 10 hit, "That's the Way I've Always Heard It Should Be."Simon is widely seen as one of the "quintessential singer/songwriters of the '70s." She went on to release 13 top 40 hits, including the No. 1 classic "You're So Vain," which has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.Simon herself was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Famein 1994.The Beatles is the most iconic band of all time.The Beatles photographed in 1965, the year they won best new artist. FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images Year: 1965 at the 7th annual Grammy AwardsOther nominees: Petula Clark, Astrud Gilberto, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Morgana KingJohn Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr made their US debut with "Meet the Beatles!" in 1964, which peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.The following year, the band won two Grammys out of four nominations: best new artist and best performance by a vocal group for "A Hard Day's Night."Obviously, the rest is history. The Beatles went on to earn seven Grammys, a spot in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and 20 No. 1 hit songs, more than any other artist. The band has been dubbed the best-selling artist of all time.Two years after winning best new artist, Fun went on indefinite hiatus.Fun bandmates Nate Ruess, Andrew Dost, and Jack Antonoff pose with their Grammys in 2013. Jason Merritt/Getty Images Year: 2013 at the 55th annual Grammy AwardsOther nominees: Alabama Shakes, Frank Ocean, Hunter Hayes, The LumineersIn addition to best new artist, the pop band Fun (stylized as fun.) won song of the year for "We Are Young" featuring Janelle Mone. They were even nominated for album of the year for "Some Nights," their sophomore effort."Some Nights" ended up being Fun's last album. In early 2015, the bandmates announced they were going on indefinite hiatus and have yet to reunite. These days, Fun feels less like a band and more like a weird blip in Jack Antonoff's prolific career.Esperanza Spalding beat out superstars like Justin Bieber and Drake.Esperanza Spalding won best new artist in 2011. Michael Caulfield/WireImage Year: 2011 at the 53rd annual Grammy AwardsOther nominees: Justin Bieber, Drake, Florence and the Machine, Mumford & SonsEsperanza Spalding is the only jazz artist who has ever won best new artist. Her victory was controversial due to her four strong competitors, all of whom went on to greater fame and chart success.Spalding has released many albums and enjoyed critical acclaim over the years, but remained largely under the mainstream radar.Shelby Lynne won best new artist after the release of her sixth studio album.Shelby Lynn won best new artist in 2001. David McNew/Newsmakers Year: 2001 at the 43rd annual Grammy AwardsOther nominees: Brad Paisley, Jill Scott, Papa Roach, SisqShelby Lynne had been a recording artist for more than a decade when she won her first Grammy. Her sixth album, "I Am Shelby Lynne," was seen as her breakthrough project and she was deemed eligible for best new artist.Best new artist remains Lynne's only Grammy Award. She has released 10 more albums since then, though none have achieved widespread commercial success.Paula Cole is most famous for writing the theme song of "Dawson's Creek."Paula Cole won best new artist in 1998. Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images Year: 1998 at the 40th annual Grammy AwardsOther nominees: Erykah Badu, Fiona Apple, Hanson, Puff DaddyPaula Cole received her first Grammy nomination after the success of "Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?" in 1997, the lead single from her second studio album, "This Fire."Cole was nominated for six other Grammys in 1998, but best new artist remains her only win. She hasn't been nominated since."Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?" remains Cole's only top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. The album's second single, "I Don't Want to Wait," became the theme song for the popular TV series "Dawson's Creek," which has somewhat eclipsed Cole's legacy as an artist.Marc Cohn never recreated the success of his debut album.Marc Cohn won best new artist in 1992. Rick Maiman/Sygma via Getty Images Year: 1992 at the 34th annual Grammy AwardsOther nominees: Boyz II Men, C+C Music Factory, Color Me Badd, SealMarc Cohn won best new artist after the success of "Walking in Memphis," a single from his debut studio album, which was also nominated for song of the year and best male pop vocal performance.It remains Cohn's signature song and only top 40 hit. He also hasn't been nominated for a Grammy since.Bruce Hornsby & The Range didn't last long as a group.Bruce Hornsby & The Range won best new artist in 1987. Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images Year: 1987 at the 29th annual Grammy AwardsOther nominees: Glass Tiger, Nu Shooz, Simply Red, Timbuk3Although Bruce Hornsby went on to receive 11 additional Grammy nominations and two awards, his project with The Range was relatively short-lived and low-profile.After the group won best new artist, they received one more Grammy nomination the following year (best pop performance by a duo or group) and lost. Bruce Hornsby & The Range released their third and final album in 1990.Men at Work split in 1984, the year after they won best new artist.Men at Work won best new artist in 1983. Vera Roberts/Fotos International/Getty Images Year: 1983 at the 25th annual Grammy AwardsOther nominees: Asia, Jennifer Holliday, The Human League, Stray CatsMen at Work is a generally well-known name, but the Australian band peaked before their best new artist win, releasing two top 5 albums in 1981 and 1983.In 1984, the group split when two original members were asked to leave. A fractured version of Men at Work continued making music, albeit with middling success.Their third album, 1985's "Two Hearts," was a comparative flop and peaked at No. 50 on the Billboard 200. Since the release of the album's lead single "Everything I Need," none of the band's songs have cracked the top 40.Christopher Cross is best known as the first artist to sweep the Big Four categories.Christopher Cross won best new artist in 1981. Allan Tannenbaum/Getty Images Year: 1981 at the 23rd annual Grammy AwardsOther nominees: Amy Holland, Irene Cara, Robbie Dupree, The PretendersUntil Billie Eilish's big year in 2020, Christopher Cross was the only artist in history to sweep the general-field categories at the Grammys. His self-titled debuteven beat Pink Floyd's "The Wall" for album of the year.The following year, he earned three more nominations (and an Oscar) for cowriting and performing the theme for the 1981 film "Arthur."Then, Cross promptly dropped out of the spotlight. His sophomore album, 1983's "Another Page," peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard 200. His third album peaked at No. 127. None of his subsequent albums have cracked the chart.A Taste of Honey was a one-hit wonder.A Taste of Honey won best new artist in 1979. Wally Fong/AP Year: 1979 at the 21st annual Grammy AwardsOther nominees: Chris Rea, Elvis Costello, The Cars, TotoA Taste of Honey is best known for their debut single, "Boogie Oogie Oogie," a defining song from the disco era.The smash hit was nominated for best R&B vocal performance by a duo, group, or chorus the same year that A Taste of Honey won best new artist.Unfortunately, the group never achieved the same level of success again. They informally split as their popularity waned in the '80s.Debby Boone found niche success in making Christian music.Debby Boone won best new artist in 1978. UPI/Bettmann Archive/Getty Images Year: 1978 at the 20th annual Grammy AwardsOther nominees: Andy Gibb, Foreigner, Shaun Cassidy, Stephen BishopDebby Boone is best known for her 1977 hit, "You Light Up My Life," which was nominated for record of the year and best female pop vocal performance. She lost both but won best new artist.Boone briefly focused on country music, then pivoted to Christian themes shortly after. She earned several Grammy nominations in "inspirational" and gospel categories but never achieved mainstream stardom.A member of Starland Vocal Band said that winning best new artist was "the kiss of death."Starland Vocal Band won best new artist in 1977. Max Miller/Fotos International/Getty Images Year: 1977 at the 19th annual Grammy AwardsOther nominees: Boston, Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band, The Brothers Johnson, Wild CherryStarland Vocal Band won their only two Grammys best new artist and best arrangement thanks to the runaway success of "Afternoon Delight," the group's only hit song. "Afternoon Delight" was also nominated for record of the year and best pop vocal performance by a duo, group, or chorus.In fact, singer Taffy Danoff blamed the Grammys for the group's failure to recreate their early success, calling best new artist "the kiss of death" in a 2002 interview for VH1's "100 Greatest One Hit Wonders.""I feel sorry for everyone who's gotten it since," she said.

Some of us here at io9 play video games, and were more than intrigued by Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. While Sandfall Interactives Atlusinspired RPG isnt out until April, its already being eyed for a live-action movie. Per Variety, Sandfall is teaming with production company Story Kitchen to bring its debut game to the silver screen.The dark fantasy game focuses on a group of humans who set out to defeat the Paintress, a godlike figure who paints a number on her monolith, after which everyone that age vanishes. Players take on the role of the titular Expedition 33, whose membersvoiced by the likes of Charlie Cox,Final Fantasys Ben Starr, and Baldurs Gate 3sJennifer English, among othersare tasked with stopping the Paintress before humanitys wiped out. Sandfall CEO and creative director Guillaume Broche said the movie allows us to expand the universe of Clair Obscur beyond gaming. [Story Kitchens] expertise in storytelling and passion for our vision make them the perfect team to translate our game into a captivating film. Over the past few years, Story Kitchen has helped get adaptations forTomb RaiderandSonicoff the ground, and its current slate also includes adapting games like Just CauseandSifuand since game adaptations are so hot right now, Expedition 33As the search is on for talent behind and in front of the camera for the hopeful adaptation, Sandfall is releasingClair Obscur: Expedition 33for PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S on April 24. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, whats next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.

By Matt Novak Published February 1, 2025 | Comments (3) | USAID providing disaster relief in the Philippines in the aftermath of Typhoon Krathon (Julian) in Northern Luzon. Photo: DVIDS / U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Amelia Kang The website for USAID, the U.S. government agency that distributes foreign aid, went down on Saturday, and its unclear when it may return. The outage comes as every federal website has been ordered to erase forbidden words, though USAIDs outage could related to reports that Donald Trump plans to put most of the agency under control of the U.S. State Department, according to Reuters. Posts on X suggest the USAID website may have redirected to the White House website for a time before going dark completely, but Gizmodo couldnt independently confirm that. USAIDs press office didnt immediately respond to questions emailed on Saturday. Previously, the U.S. Census Bureaus website, census.gov, went offline around 5 p.m. ET on Friday. That disruption happened shortly after CBS News reporter Jennifer Jacobs tweeted that some government websites were slated to go dark Friday evening at precisely 5 p.m., citing White House officials. Jacobs reported later the outage at government websites was related to an attempt to remove diversity-related content, and the Census website was restored about an hour later. Gizmodo reported Friday on the plans at the CDC to scrub that agencys website of all gender ideology, as the Trump administration has called it, a euphemism for anything Trump opposes relating to LGBT rights and the role of women in society. Elizabeth Murray, a pediatrician who specializes in treating children who are the victims of sexual abuse, reported on TikTok that an app from the CDC that tells doctors how to treat kids whove been raped has been taken offline. This is the CDC sexually transmitted infection treatment guidelines app, the pediatrician said. We use this to figure out the right dose to treat a young child whos acquired a sexually transmitted infection after being abused. Little kids need different dosing than adults, and this gets updated pretty frequently depending on drug resistance and other things. So apparently helping little kids whove been sexually assaulted is just too woke now. But thats where we are. @docemurray #cdcguidelines The STI app is down, makes it harder to help treat kids who have been abused. #greenscreen original sound Dr. Elizabeth Murray Trumps ideological purge of the government has been swift, as the fascist president has issued a flurry of executive orders and illegally attempted to shut down government spending on programs he opposes. A federal judge ruled on Friday that Trump must cease trying to stop the flow of money that had been properly allocated by Congress.The CDCs website has been stripped of vital information, including data on HIV intended for doctors to be able to speak with patients about treatment, according to Time magazine. A page called HIV Nexus: CDC Resources for Clinicians was just one of many pages on the CDC website that are no longer available, a result of the agency being directed to scrub words and entire reports that mention LGBT issues. Just about every agency seems to have been impacted by the draconian censorship and pervading culture of fear now present in the federal government apparatus. HuffPost congressional reporter Jen Bendery wrote on Bluesky that a source at the Environmental Protection Agency was concerned about the way that communications were now being monitored at the EPA after a recent Microsoft software update. Its likely your status on Teams is being monitored, and a hint was dropped to us by someone higher up in EPA that they may be monitoring Teams calls. We now have to be careful of what we say on Teams calls, the EPA staffer was quoted as saying.The U.S. Department of Justice deleted a charges database for January 6th defendants, according to the political transparency group CREW. And given the scope of the purge, it seems likely it could take a long time before the U.S. public has any idea how much knowledge has been scrubbed from the web by their own government.Daily NewsletterYou May Also Like By Thomas Maxwell Published January 31, 2025 By Matt Novak Published January 31, 2025 By Matthew Gault Published January 31, 2025 By Matt Novak Published January 31, 2025 By Lucas Ropek Published January 31, 2025 By AJ Dellinger Published January 30, 2025

Lapatoo House / Fabian Tan ArchitectSave this picture! BricksbeginArchitects: Fabian Tan ArchitectAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:5000 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2024 PhotographsPhotographs:Bricksbegin Lead Architects: Fabian Tan, Khiew Yu Xuan More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. Nestled in an affluent area of Kuala Lumpur, Lapatoo House is a three-story semi-detached residence with a built-up area of 5000 sqft set on a 6,000 sqft plot. The square form of the house mirrors the geometry of the land. Entry into the house reveals a sunken foyer that steps up to an open plan living, dining, and kitchen space. To the left of the entrance lies a guest bedroom. The main living areas extend seamlessly to the front, rear, and side deck, which opens to an infinity pool where the water edge meets with the deck level, a covered lounge pavilion, and a landscaped garden.Save this picture!Save this picture!At the heart of the house is a three-story void crowned by a timber-clad pitched ceiling with a skylight that floods the interior with natural light. This central space was inspired by the client's strong family ties, creating a "singular" volume that connects the ground and first floors both horizontally and vertically.Save this picture!Save this picture!The staircase to the first floor follows the angular boundary wall, while the second-floor stair runs perpendicular, allowing light to filter into the stairwell voids created. On the first floor, a corridor loops around the central void, connecting the master bedroom and the children's bedrooms through large sliding doors. The floor cantilevers outward on all sides with a concrete finish, offering shade to the deck areas below and defining the exterior. The steeply pitched roof, extending on three sides, features slender edge details that unify the architectural language.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The rooftop level houses a private entertainment room and further up is a concealed rooftop space at the apex of the roof pitch which provides an elevated vantage point to take in the surrounding views.Save this picture!Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessAbout this officeFabian Tan ArchitectOfficePublished on February 01, 2025Cite: "Lapatoo House / Fabian Tan Architect" 01 Feb 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1026203/lapatoo-house-fabian-tan-architect&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

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The New York Times Strands puzzle for today is a difficult word game that challenges players to uncover a hidden theme. Each puzzle presents a grid of letters, and your task is to identify the words that fit the theme while navigating the twists and turns of the letter arrangement.

Pokemon Trading Card Game's first-ever expansion set is titled Mythical Island, which added a series of cards that can be collected by opening booster packs with adorable Mew-themed artwork on them. With the addition of Mythical Island, plenty of the newly-added cards became viable for use in deck-building, either as standalone Ace Pokemon or in synergy with cards from the same set or the previous set, Genetic Apex. As battling is an important part of the game that can be used to go up against other players or even earn rewards during limited-time events, building a series of strong decks gives players good versatility moving forward.