Shang-Chi’s appearance in Avengers: Doomsday highlights a key issue for the MCU that the franchise ideally needs to focus on going into the final stretch of the Multiverse Saga. Though the MCU’s Multiverse Saga has had some definite high points for the franchise overall – and some major $1B+ hits – the more mixed results
The Valley’s Kristen Doute is weighing in on Jax Taylor’s romance with his publicist — and estranged wife Brittany Cartwright’s former publicist — Lori Krebs. “To me, this is not about Jax. Jax is so diabolical … like, of course,” Kristen, 43, reacted to the news on the Wednesday, July 22, episode of Watch What
Ben Folds testified before a bicameral congressional forum on Tuesday, July 21st, arguing that President Donald Trump’s takeover of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. undermined the federal arts institution and turned it into a “hyper-politicized environment.” Folds was appointed in 2017 as the first artistic advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy
A new study to be presented at an international AIDS conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil next week shows the devastating effects of cuts that the Trump administration has made in the global effort to eradicate HIV/AIDS. Sharp drops in both prevention efforts and treatment for children and others at risk from the disease have
Now that the World Cup is over, it’s time for the real football to begin on Ted Lasso. The beloved comedy show is finally making its return in August after its three-year hiatus. All the sneak previews of the season so far seem to be pointing to Ted Lasso trying to launch a soft reboot
Kacey Musgraves is leaning all the way into summer. The eight-time Grammy winner has unveiled the official video for “Mexico Honey,” the sultry standout from her sixth studio album, Middle of Nowhere. Shot on location in Mexico and directed by Running Bear (Alexa Stone and Stephen Kinigopoulos), the clip doubles as both a postcard to
Since 2006, the Center for Fiction has been highlighting the best debut novels of the year through its First Novel Prize. This year’s 180 eligible titles were published in the US between January 1st and December 31st, and were narrowed down to 19 books by more than 500 writers, librarians, booksellers, and others. The shortlist
Silent cinema has long had areputation of antiquity, seen by most of the 21st century film audience as outdated, irrelevant and culturally redundant. The narrative of film itself has always been driven by the advent of popular new technology. In 1927,The Jazz Singer took audiences by storm, shifting popular cinema into the era of talkies
The Osbourne family lost their beloved patriarch in 2025. Ozzy Osbourne was more than just a rock legend to them. He was the heart of the family. His daughter, Kelly, penned a heartbreaking letter to her “Daddy” on the first anniversary of his death. Keep reading to find out what it said. Kelly Osbourne Reflects
Dragon Ball is officially launching a new collaboration with Converse, and it’s beyond epic. As one of the oldest and most popular anime franchises in history, Dragon Ball has had countless different forms of merchandising over the years; there are all the video games and toys that are to be expected of an anime franchise,
Sharon Osbourne is sharing how fans can honor Ozzy Osbourne on the first anniversary of his death. “As Ozzy would say, ‘When you want to remember me, just yank up the music really loud, as loud as you can get it, and just head bang,’” Sharon, 73, said in an interview with the BBC published
If you want to get something done in Bulgaria, you’ve got to repress any moral scruples you may have and learn to look people in the eye and say, “Yes, Ican make that happen for you, but what do Iget for my troubles?” Kristina Grozeva and Petar ValchanovBlack Money for White Nightsis afilm about an
Republican Sen. John Cornyn (TX) threatened on Monday to block two of President Donald Trump’s anti-LGBTQ+ ambassadorial nominees unless the White House provides proof that it has distributed congressionally pre-approved funds for the President’s Emergency Plan For Aids Relief (PEPFAR), a federal government program to reduce HIV transmissions worldwide. PEPFAR has saved an estimated 26
Guns N’ Roses are set to embark on a North American summer tourfeaturing support from a diverse range of opening acts. The outing kicks off on July 23rd in Raleigh, North Carolina, and wraps up on September 19th in Atlanta. Get Last-Minute Guns N’ Roses Tickets Here Following the announcement earlier this year that keyboardist
You know what they say: “Patience is a virtue.” But that’s not the case with television’s frustrating trend of adapting a “wait and see” philosophy to show seasons. Because there’s nothing wrong with asking viewers to “trust the process,” knowing that the story will eventually take us where we need to be. But when it
Peter Keys has crossed the global stage to find himself amidst the intimate soundscapes of Nashville. For most musicians, the goal is often the next gig, the next tour, or the next big event. For Peter Keys, it’s always been about something smaller and yet far more profound: being there. He calls it “living in


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Howard Stern recently came under fire for letting go of a handful of his loyal staff. The iconic shock jock still has a little over two years left on his SiriusXM contract, so this was a big blow. Now, he is being slammed for not stepping up for the newly unemployed staffers. Keep reading for
A new image of Godzilla reveals an incredible upgrade for the iconic kaiju, granting the King of Monsters gleaming armor in an apocalyptic battle. Here’s what you need to know about the upgrade, and what comes next… Godzilla is constantly changing, with every threat pushing it to achieve a new level of power. From Godzilla
A Morgan Wallen concertgoer is accused of urinating on a man and members of his family during the country singer’s performance at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, on Saturday, July 18. Troy Grevelding alleged to TMZ on Monday, July 20, that a man sitting behind him, his wife, brother and 8-year-old niece exposed himself
When you’ve got alion behind you and the sea in front of you, the only choice is to dive in and hope for the best. So says Mariama (Sokhna Diallo) aSenegalese immigrant in Cyprus who, the day after her 18th birthday, has been turfed out of aspecial facility for child refugees and told she has
Rebecca is channeling a bard, Jeff’s referencing multiple epics, Vanessa’s making noises about the score. The nerd factor is turned all the way up today, because we’ve all officially seen The Odyssey. We always do the homework here at Book Riot, and we won’t even try to pretend that we don’t love it when the
A 30-year-old Florida man who shot and paralyzed his 24-year-old LGBTQ+ neighbor after months of harassment pleaded guilty to attempted manslaughter and will now face seven years in prison. The attacker, Tyler Getchell, pleaded guilty last May 4 to shooting Kyle McFarlane. The Florida Times-Union reported Getchell’s sentencing on Monday morning. His sentence requires him
After months of build-up and hype, Flavor Flav hosted the four-day “SHE Weekend” in Las Vegas from Thursday, July 16th through Sunday, July 19th to honor US women’s Olympians and Paralympians. The festivities kicked off on Thursday, July 16th with the Athlete Welcome Celebration at Park MGM and a parade down Las Vegas Boulevard. (The
Rick Devens has made some fantastic moves as the second Head of Household of Big Brother Season 28, but is he about to make a grave mistake? After the Survivor alum won the Golden Power of Veto on Saturday, his decision seemed clear: He wanted to backdoor Rome and send him out of the game.
Melissa Auf der Maur is opening another window into her ’90s creative life. The former Hole and Smashing Pumpkins bassist will release BASS WOMB ROOM: My ’90s 4-Track Demos x Field Recordings on Sept. 4 via Envision Records, marking her first new music in more than 15 years. The digital and cassette release pairs seven
Some songs entertain. Others connect. Back From The Ashes by Ray Ray Star belongs firmly in the latter category, delivering a message of resilience, redemption, and the strength to begin again. Released in June 2026, the single continues the artist’s growing body of work inspired by real-life experiences, recovery, and perseverance. Musically, the track balances
Jelly Roll secretly filed for divorce in May. It took a month for the news to hit the tabloids. Bunnie Xo has done most of the talking since the split, but the country singer has something to say. He candidly opened up about the moment that changed his entire life amid his divorce. Keep reading
Published Jul 20, 2026, 8:19 AM EDT Nicholas Becher is a gaming journalist with an MFA in Creative Writing from FAU. With extensive experience playing video games, he covers all forms of gaming content at Screen Rant, from breaking news to the latest fan theories. Most-played games range from Clair Obscur to Civ to Elden Ring
Jennifer Lopez is getting the birthday celebrations started early. On Sunday, July 19, the Office Romance star documented a recent trip with her sister, Lynda Lopez, via Instagram to mark both of their birthdays. Lynda turned 55 on June 14, while Jennifer will celebrate her 57th birthday on July 24. The carousel of images and