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We Finally Understand Why Adriana Lima Quit Victoria’s Secret Frazer Harrison/Getty Images By Christine-Marie Liwag Dixon/Dec. 12, 2019 2:15 pm EST When supermodel Adriana Lima announced at the end of 2018 that she would be leaving Victoria’s Secret, fans were shocked, to say the least. According to Insider, Lima had been with the brand since 1999, and her departure from the line came as quite a surprise. Lima didn’t seem to part with the brand on bad terms and expressed nothing but gratitude for her time with VS, but many people think that there must have been something major that made Lima quit....

Chad Rogers is still focused on real estate (and doing great) Instagram The bio on Rogers’ official site gushes over his impressive 21 years in the industry, noting how the Malibu native has sold over half a billion dollars in real estate to date. He still works at prestigious Hilton & Hyland brokerage and, judging by some of the properties Rogers has listed, he’s doing pretty well for himself. Elsewhere, his Instagram account describes the Million Dollar Listing alum as a foodie, fitness fanatic, and owner of Raw Raw Land Chicken Jerky, among other things....

It’s now been more than two years since Avengers: Endgame’s release, yet its continued impact on the MCU makes it feel like it was yesterday. Recently-released Marvel projects like WandaVision and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier were heavily focused on the aftermath of Avengers 3 & 4. For example, the former was all about Wanda Maximoff’s seemingly never-ending grief as she had to come to terms with losing Vision. It was incredibly well done, touching on many key points that really helped flesh out the character that would become the Scarlet Witch....

Cyberpunk 2077 is just two weeks away from its global launch now. It will be the first major title that Polish developer CD Projekt Red is releasing in five years since the release of The Witcher 3. This week marked the third-quarter earnings call for CD Projekt, where shareholders were given the opportunity to ask questions regarding their ongoing projects and general situation. Previously, The Direct reported on details regarding the upcoming reveal of...

Black Adam is set to introduce a powerful addition to the roster of DCEU heroes, but it remains to be seen if the titular character will join the good guys or continue his villainous tirade. Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, the film will star Dwayne Johnson as Teth-Adam of Kahndaq , and he will be joined by several heroes from the Justice Society of America such as Atom Smasher and Doctor Fate....

When it comes to eagerly anticipated titles in the video game sphere, there are few that would top Elden Ring from FromSoftware. FromSoftware has made a name for itself with its signature controller-smashingly difficult gameplay and incredibly deep and lore-heavy worlds. Elden Ring comes as a bit of left turn for the studio as the team pairs with Game of Thrones writer George R.R. Martin for its first open-world title. ADVERTISEMENT...

Marvel Studios is officially back in action after kicking off Phase 4 with a thrilling story in their first Disney+ exclusive, WandaVision . After one week without in-universe content, the MCU is hopping right back into the action with its second Disney+ property, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier . Originally meant to be Phase 4’s first series, this adventure will be a much more grounded look at the MCU after the end of the Infinity Saga (even though half of its core duo is known for flying)....

The journey of Agents of SHIELD has ended, officially capping off the era of Marvel Television. Back in 2013, the show was first established with the promise of heavy MCU tie-ins while focusing on regular agents going on extraordinary missions. Not only that, it also featured the return of fan-favorite Agent Coulson (Clark Gregg), with his surprise resurrection from his death in 2012’s The Avengers being one of the main mysteries of the show....

Due to the mess caused by Guardians of the Galaxy franchise director James Gunn’s firing and re-hiring by Disney over the past two years, it’s going to be quite awhile before Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3 sees the light of day. However, fans can rest assured that the film is still slowly but surely being worked on even though pre-production is yet to ramp up. NEWS While answering fan questions on Twitter, Gunn revealed a few tidbits of information in regards to the film’s script, including who has seen it and how it’s coming along:...

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is Marvel Studios’ next big push for diversity in its blockbuster franchise, bringing together an all-star cast and crew of majorly Asian voices. Despite this, the MCU flick and Eternals may not be headed to release in China, which may have been caused by comments from Eternals director Chloé Zhao. In response, Shang-Chi’s leading star Simu Liu had a few words to say regarding negative comments aimed towards the film....

While Marvel Studios is ramping back up to restart shooting and post productions for a handful of projects set to release soon, there are even more confirmed movies and Disney+ shows further down the pipeline that are set to introduce dozens of new heroes to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This is particularly true with the new era of storytelling on Disney+, where Marvel already has solo series planned for at least three new heroes....

Although Robert Downey Jr.’s time playing Iron Man in the MCU has seemingly come to an end, his legacy as the character continues to make an impact on the franchise’s future. Marvel Studios is already paying tribute to that legacy in various ways, particularly with shows like Don Cheadle’s Armor Wars and Dominique Thorne’s Ironheart joining the fray in the coming years.Fans are also adamant about celebrating Iron Man’s time in the MCU in any way they see fit through conversations about the MCU’s past, present, and future....

While films like Zack Snyder’s Justice League and The Flash continue to bring together the live-action DC Universe, Warner Bros. pushes forward with many standalone projects with less clear connections to the rest of the franchise. Amongst this group are films like Shazam and Black Adam that take place in the same universe while continuing to tell their own stories. However, many fans remain eager to see Zachary Levi’s Shazam meet Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam and Henry Cavill’s Superman, due to the deep links between the powerful caped characters in DC Comics....

The next show from Lucasfilm will be The Book of Boba Fett, which is set to premiere on Disney+ this December. It will take The Mandalorian’s usual spot in the scheduling timeline, but that hasn’t deterred the excitement of audiences around the world. With the Disney Plus Day event having just come and gone, everything under the company’s purview has been on fans’ minds, including Star Wars. Sadly, that camp of fans was severely let down, with next to nothing released for any of their upcoming projects––aside from a year-old Obi-Wan featurette....

During the lead-up to The Mandalorian Season 2, Dave Filoni’s episode was by far the most highly anticipated among Star Wars fans. When word dropped that Rosario Dawson would be playing Ahsoka Tano, the news spread like wildfire, and things became a waiting game for the franchise’s faithful. At the time, nobody was aware that Luke Skywalker would be dropping by in the season finale, leaving Ahsoka’s appearance as the talk of the town....

When Marvel Studios dropped their Phase 4 release slate at last year’s San Diego Comic-Con , many fans were surprised to see yet another Thor movie on the lineup. After all, the Iron Man and Captain America franchises wrapped at three movies a piece, and both trilogies were much more financially profitable than the God of Thunder’s. Regardless, Thor’s latest fun-loving and goofy persona has been a smash-hit with fans, and considering he was one of the only original six to leave...

Thus far, the reception to Zack Snyder’s Justice League has been mostly positive , at least from fans who got to see and review the cut early. This reaction granted the film a Rotten Tomatoes score from critics higher than either Aquaman or Wonder Woman 1984 . Zack Snyder recently praised Marvel Studios for its films , saying that “An effort to duplicate that is insanity because they’re so good at it....

The Best Kept Secrets Only Divorce Attorneys Know Shutterstock By Blaire Erskine/March 25, 2020 1:56 pm EST As divorce attorneys well know, the odds are stacked against married couples — at least as far as it concerns the “forever” department. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), around 40 to 50 percent of all marriages in the United States will end in divorce. And, if you and your partner are each getting married for the very first time, the odds of your marriage lasting until death do you part are even worse....

The killing of George Floyd by police officers in 2020 sparked an outcry from black communities, who have long suffered from police brutality and discrimination. Floyd’s death triggered protests not just in America but across the globe as a conversation about systemic racism was once again brought to the forefront. On top of this movement, the whole world continues to struggle with an ongoing pandemic that has killed millions and afflicted hundreds of millions more....

The Truth About Lash Lifts Shutterstock By Phoebe McRae/Jan. 28, 2020 12:41 pm EST Lashes are an important part of any beauty routine. Whether you’re someone who prefers a flick of mascara or practically live in eyelash extensions, they pull together any look with minimum effort. And that’s exactly why you need to know about lash lifts. Though many believe a lash lift is the same as a lash perm, it’s not....