The Wheel of Time series is easily one of the most expansive and sprawling fantasy franchises of all time. Across Robert Jordan’s original 14 novels, later completed by the prolific creator of the Cosmere universe, Brandon Sanderson, the saga has captivated millions of readers with its richly detailed world and unforgettable characters, as well as
Tracee Ellis Ross grew up rubbing shoulders with some of the biggest names in Hollywood, but one of her mom Diana Ross’ friends left a particular impression. Tracee, 52, named some of the celebrities she has been “starstruck” by on the Tuesday, July 14, episode of the “Baby, This Is Keke Palmer” podcast, recalling how
A gay New York City couple who spent years handing out over 180,000 backpacks filled with essentials to houseless people both died near the end of June and start of July. Jayson Conner, age 48, died on June 28 from a heart attack at their Manhattan home. His partner, Jeffrey Newman, age 58, died on
Buried in Barstow fans can finally stop wondering whether Hazel King was left bleeding on the floor for all eternity because Lifetime has officially ordered not one but two new movies continuing Angie Harmon’s wonderfully pulpy action drama. That sentence has been a very long time coming. Lifetime announced that Harmon will return to star
Karol G has announced a massive new world stadium tour. Officially titled the “Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour,” the 60-plus-date run will take the Colombian pop singer across North America, Latin America, and Europe over the next year and a half. The tour follows her historic headlining set at Coachella 2026, where she became the
Queens of the Stone Age are back with their first fresh music in nearly two years. The band has released the new single “Easy Street” via Matador Records, marking its first original tune since 2023’s In Times New Roman…. Fans first got a taste of the track during last year’s Catacombs tour, where it quickly


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90 Day Fiance star Shekinah Garner can be rude and unfiltered, much to the dismay of her husband and co-stars. Yet, it has allegedly paid off in a big way, as she claims she has raked in the cash amid a battle with Thais Ramone. So, how much has she made? Keep reading for more
Today is a great day for long-time NCIS fans, as its saddest curse is getting officially lifted. Being on the air for over two decades, the procedural is the third longest-running scripted show on TV — only behind NBC’s Law & Order and Law & Order: SVU. At this point, the show has evolved multiple
Jason Tartick didn’t find love on The Bachelorette, but he has won the hearts of Bachelor Nation — and a few lucky ladies over the years. Following his stint on season 14 of the ABC dating series, Tartick fell for former Bachelorette Kaitlyn Bristowe. While the pair called off their engagement in 2023, Tartick hasn’t
Out former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg criticized President Donald Trump’s “carnival of corruption” during his speech at theIowa Democratic Party’s Liberty & Justice dinner last Sunday. The speech ramped up expectations that Buttigieg may run for president in 2028. “Right now, what’s at stake is nothing less than the American dream. It is endangered. If
It’s been an interesting first week of Big Brother Season 28. The long-running reality TV juggernaut brought in 14 new houseguests in a house with three reality TV legends. We’ve already gotten a showmance and some wild nominations, and we’re now looking ahead to the rest of the week. (CBS/Screenshot) Dee Valladares won the crucial
What goes into creating a Literary Activism story? A lot of time, energy, and effort. Not every story about book censorship or library challenges makes the weekly link roundup cut, as each story is vetted for as much context and insight as possible. For news stories that are reported, time and energy goes into doing
Mick Jagger has spent decades collecting stories few people could imagine. One, however, is the story that never happened. Appearing on SiriusXM’s Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, The Rolling Stones frontman revealed that he never met Elvis Presley because John Lennon warned him against it. Lennon, who famously met Presley alongside the rest of The
New York roots rock favorites Circus Mind are back with an epic new album Road Less Traveled. The band’s fifth release and fourth full-length in 28 years builds on its genre-defying reputation by weaving together classic rock, funk, soul, reggae, jazz and New Orleans influences with exceptional results. Led by singer, keyboardist and songwriter Mark
McBee Dynasty star Steven McBee Jr. has come under fire for posting that Allie Eklund had cheated at Stagecoach. They were hot and heavy, but it all came crashing down upon this being revealed. However, it seemed that she was actually hanging out with a male who was gay, so there were a lot of
Quietly, Taylor Sheridan has laid the groundwork for Yellowstone season 6. While the writer/producer have no shortage of successful shows, it’s safe to say that his biggest draw remains the Duttons and their multi-generational story. In an ideal world, the flagship would have continued, considering its popularity. A year and a half after Yellowstone ended,
Love Island USA host Ariana Madix shared an emotional tribute to the show’s late executive producer, James Barker. “As many of you know, we unexpectedly lost a dear friend this summer,” Madix, 41, wrote via her Instagram Stories as the season 8 finale of the reality TV series aired on Sunday, July 12. “James Barker
At their annual Continental Congress gathering last week, the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) rejected a proposal to define trans women out of membership in the organization. The vote was the culmination of a two-year battle among members over who does and doesn’t qualify as a “daughter” in the American lineage society. Related The
This week gave us no shortage of memorable performances, from heartbreaking vulnerability and unwavering resilience to commanding, scene-stealing power. Yes, we have our list of Characters of the Week, ranging from The Vampire Lestat to Little House on the Prairie (the range gives you whiplash, doesn’t it?). Whether they made us emotional, inspired us, or
Mr. Worldwide is now Mr. World Record. Miami rapper Pitbull set a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps on July 10th at BST Festival in London’s Hyde Park, at which he was a headliner. The official count was 22, 141 people in bald caps, according to the records organization,
Kathy Griffin recently got fans talking with a recent share on social media. Since then, Griffin has opened up about the story, explaining more about what’s going on. During this, she also made note of the different reactions she’s been receiving over the stories. Reality Star Kathy Griffin Recently Made Headlines With A Big Post
More than three decades after Neon Genesis Evangelion first changed anime forever, the legendary franchise is preparing to begin a brand-new chapter. Officially announced during the EVANGELION:30+; 30th Anniversary of Evangelion celebration in February 2026, the upcoming television series marks the franchise’s first completely original anime project since Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time concluded


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South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham has died at age 71. “On the evening of Saturday, July 11, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham passed away from a brief and sudden illness,” his spokesperson said on Saturday. “Senator Graham’s family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period.” NBC News reported that
Over 20years ago, ayoung aspiring actor in Los Angeles filmed avideo where he shot himself in the chest for the skateboarding magazine Big Brother. Around the same time, agroup of tearaways in West Chester, Pennsylvania were making aname for themselves recording stunts and skits under the name Camp Kill Yourself. This was America in the
We had a lot of catching up to do when the Big Brother live feeds finally opened Friday evening. As TV Fanatic previously reported, Dee won the first Head of Household competition of the summer and celebrated her win by nominating Mallory, Taylor, and Yash for eviction. Once the feeds came online, the house dynamics
Goose, a new gay dating app that launched last month, is using AI-generated Instagram “friends” to recruit members to the Grindr alternative, reporting from Wired alleges. “On one hand, I’m flattered that I’m their target audience,” Ryan Cheam, a PR professional and a mark in the fake friends’ campaign, says. “But the need to essentially
Jack White has never been scared to instruct Satan to get behind him, well, at least not since 2005. Now, we know a bit more about White’s fearlessness when it comes to the Devil of Christianity amid a controversy that found the frontman of The White Stripes offering an opening spot on a show to
Bunnie Xo kissed Calabasas Confidential star Dylan Wolf at her estranged husband Jelly Roll’s bar on July 4th. Many felt that was tacky and that she was doing it solely for attention. Moreover, they could not believe the age difference, given that Dylan is 24 and Bunnie is 46. After all is said and done,