Upon its release in 1969, Paul Mazursky’s Bob &Carol &Ted &Alice was both praised and criticised for being asocial commentary and averdict on marriage (and Americans) that was conveyable only through comedy. The film’s watershed financial success made it possible for others to follow suit and explore themes of consensual promiscuity on screen. Olivia Wilde’s
A 60-year-old history teacher was banned from teaching for six years yesterday after he allegedly made comments calling LGBTQ+ people “mentally ill” and claiming that “billionaires are the cause of transgenders.” Neither of his claims are true. The Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) within England’s Department of Education disciplined Muslim teacher William Garwood for allegedly making
Fresh off the release of her debut album Visitor, Sienna Spiro stopped by BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge on Tuesday, July 7th, where the breakout artist delivered a poignant rendition of Olivia Rodrigo’s “less.” Watch it below. Get Olivia Rodrigo Tickets Here Rather than recreate Rodrigo’s original, Spiro filtered the ballad through her own soulful,
“Doesn’t Hollywood have any original ideas?” It seems like that’s the first thing people say whenever a beloved television series or movie gets a reboot or reimagining. Fans immediately question why Hollywood can’t leave a classic alone. (ERIC ZACHANOWICH/NETFLIX) Netflix’s Little House on the Prairie is no exception. Since the project was announced, many longtime
In the realm of the supernatural, the spirit world is not a monolith. In Japanese folklore, Yurei are the ghosts of the dead, tethered to this plane by unfinished business or unprocessed grief. Yokai are a collection of strange spirits, a sprawling class of supernatural beings that can be mischievous, monstrous, adorable or benevolent, occupying


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When Calls the Heart recently finished Season 13 a few months back. However, fans are already excited for what happens next on the long-running Hallmark series. In fact, one clue already has fans thinking that they know when the show will debut. When Calls The Heart Recently Finished Its Latest Season This Past March First
Stephen King is a big fan of a new, “anti-action” crime thriller from a familiar creator. The horror author has praised a new action movie from Derek Kolstad, the creator of John Wick, almost three months after its stint in theaters. The John Wick movies are considered some of the most high-octane action movies of
Ryan Seacrest ran into a major dilemma when it came to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding. On the Monday, July 6, episode of his syndicated radio show, On Air with Ryan Seacrest, the American Idol host revealed that he was indeed invited to attend the A-list wedding but had to cancel after being booked


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The first official Black Sabbath book, The Masters of Reality – Why Black Sabbath Matters, will arrive in October via Rufus Publishing. The book was spearheaded by photographer Ross Halfin, documenting the history of the band’s Ozzy Osbourne periods from the late ’60s until their final show at the “Back to the Beginning” concert. Limited
It’s International Kissing Day, and we wanted to celebrate with 15 of the sexiest TV kisses that’ll get your hearts racing. It doesn’t matter if these couples were short-term or long-term. They shared some of the sexiest kisses in the last 10 years. You know the kind, when you can’t look away because it’s so
Donald Trump | Shutterstock In a recent press briefing, Donald Trump was speaking about the war in Iran when he mentioned the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping waterwaythat Iran has used as a bargaining chip in retaliation for the U.S. attacks, sparking a massive disruption in the global oil supply chain. Trump seemed
The creators of internet icons that go on to inspire collaborative online fiction tend not to have much control over their creations once they leave the proverbial nest. From Victor Surge’s Slender Man to the anonymous user who first posted that Backrooms image with the accompanying text, once the internet hive mind takes over, artists
The next V/H/S installment is on the way, this time from producer Roy Lee (Weapons, IT), and it’s landed on its new theme. Spooky Pictures and Image Nation are teaming to produce V/H/S: SCP, Variety reports, and it’ll be the first feature-length addition to the online collective fiction project, the SCP (Special Containment Procedures) Foundation.
Horror may be off to an extremely strong start in 2026, but it’s only getting warmed up. Summer blockbuster season is now in full swing, bringing one of the year’s most anticipated horror releases to the big screen this week with Evil Dead Burn.But horror’s biggest time to shine, of course, is the Halloween season,
The rumoured cuts at Xbox have come to fruition, with plans to lay off 3,200 employees. In addition, five studios are also set to be let go, with Double Fine and South of Midnight developer Compulsion breaking off to go independent, while Ninja Theory (Senua) and Undead Labs (State of Decay 3) have been sold.
The two-building compound tucked into an industrial stretch northwest of Los Angeles looks nondescript from the outside, but inside it’s a rock’n’roll nerd’s dream come true. Rooms are full of gear stacked to the ceilings and giant road cases stenciled with the name of one of the world’s biggest rock bands make hallway navigation a
Kim Kardashian has no problem standing up for her family and speaking her mind. She is a hard worker, an advocate, and a mogul. Yet, she shocked many fans with an overly kind gesture toward her sister’s cheating ex, Tristan Thompson. Keep reading for more on what she did and how it was received. Kim
The recent resurgence of Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson’s animated sports comedy has continued one of Netflix‘s most fascinating and most pleasant movie trends further into 2026. Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson are two of the more famous actors that audiences will be aware of today, though notably not for their animated roles.
Prince Harry’s representatives claim that Buckingham Palace offered and then withdrew an invitation for him to stay at the palace during his trip to the U.K. this week. “Following RAVEC’s decision not to provide security for his family, the Duke spent last week making alternative security arrangements. Once those arrangements were in place, he was
Muse blew the power during their July 2nd opening date for their North American summer tour at Milwaukee’s Summerfest, which featured a set of songs from their new album mixed with the band’s time-tested material particularly from their 2000s albums Absolution, Black Holes and Revelations, and The Resistance. The celestial rock band kicked off the
Bunnie Xo is not letting grass grow under her feet amid her divorce from Jelly Roll. She is planning her move with her farm of animals and her two best friends. Plus, she just announced a shocking life change, but what is the author up to? Keep reading for all of the details that she
Robert Eggers‘ next horror movie breaks some major rules followed by most other films in the same subgenre – and it seems like the best move possible for the upcoming release. While Robert Eggers has only directed four major movies thus far, every single one of them has managed to resonate with audiences, starting with
Sharon Osbourne is marking the first wedding anniversary without her husband, the late Ozzy Osbourne, following the iconic rocker’s death at age 76. “Today would have been our 46th wedding anniversary,” she wrote via Instagram on Saturday, July 4, alongside a close-up photo of the couple holding hands. “Instead, it is a celebration of a
Beyoncé is celebrating America’s birthday with a gift for the BeyHive — and a reminder that, even after three decades in the spotlight, she still knows how to stage a surprise. The superstar today (July 4) released “MORNING DEW (DONK),” her first new song in two years and the opening salvo in a 60-day countdown
One year after Oasis launched arguably the most lucrative and emotionally fraught reunion tour in rock history, fans are finally getting their first proper look behind the curtain. The teaser trailer for Don’t Look Back in Anger, the forthcoming documentary chronicling Liam and Noel Gallagher’s first trek together in 16 years, arrived today (July 4)
Wendy Stuart will be hosting TriVersity Talk! this Wednesday at 7 PM ET with featured guest Eva Mueller. TriVersity Talk! is a weekly web series with featured guests discussing their lives, activism and pressing issues in the LGBTQ Community. With TriVersity Talk!, the goal is to laugh and learn. TriVersity Talk! Is part of TriVersity’s
With the final Jackass film newly in theaters, it only made sense that fans might hope for a reunion between Bam Margera and the rest of his reckless brethren. But according to Margera, a return is as likely to happen as a Jackass stunt called “Doing Taxes and Eating Healthy Fiber.” “I’ll definitely check out
You know what they say — the guests make the party. OK, nobody says that, but they should because it’s the truth, outside of the food, of course. Your invited guests do the heavy lifting for any celebration: gossip, games, making food, entertaining, and just all around ensuring that any event is a good time.