It’s easy to see why Squid Game became a worldwide phenomenon. Netflix’s survival thriller transformed the death game genre into mainstream entertainment, inspiring countless projects across television, film, and anime. But while Korea’s global hit dominated headlines, Japan already had one of the genre’s strongest modern stories waiting in the wings. Now, seven years after
Ariana Grande and Ricky Alvarez were spotted getting cozy in Central Park as they rekindle their past romance. The “We Can’t Be Friends” singer was pictured with her arm around Alvarez’s waist as they walked her dog, Toulouse, in the New York City park on Thursday, July 17, per photos published by TMZ. Grande’s former
It’s felt like the longest week in Big Brother history, not because the show has been boring or anything, but because so much has happened. It’s hard to believe it’s been just a week since Rachel Reilly returned to the Big Brother house and got knocked into a pool of lava. Big Brother Season 28
A judge on Thursday sentenced 20-year-old Brooklyn man Dmitriy Popov for first-degree manslaughter as a hate crime after he stabbed 28-year-old gay dancer O’Shae Sibley to death in a gas station on July 29, 2023. Popov committed the crime when he was 17 and claimed self-defense, but he was tried as an adult. “My brother
After announcing that he’ll be playing Riot Fest in September, 95-year-old William Shatner has unveiled an outrageous list of rider demands that puts classic-era Van Halen to shame. Shatner’s ready to bring the metal to the three-day Chicago festival, as he has confirmed that he’ll be playing on Sunday, September 20th, with his metal backing
Goldenvoice is heading back to the beach. The Coachella promoter has announced the inaugural Ocean Way Festival, a new two-day event set for Sept. 26-27 on the sand in Santa Monica. Billed as the first major music festival ever staged on Santa Monica Beach, the all-ages gathering pairs a stacked lineup with a broader celebration
Rebecca Yarros has announced the fourth addition to the mega-bestselling Empyrean series on Instagram. The book is titled Threshing Day and will be available on September 29th this year. Threshing Day is a little different from the other books in the series, though. It is not a sequel to the third book, Onyx Storm. Instead,
Sheinelle Jones has had a rough year; however, she’s still finding things to celebrate. Now, in a new, beautiful photo, she’s showing off a baby bump. Keep reading for all the details. Sheinelle Jones’ Late Husband Just last year, Sheinelle Jones lost her husband, Uche Jones, to aggressive glioblastoma. The star took time away from
The Avengers are in for a big upheaval this year, and things are going to look pretty different for Earth’s Mightiest Heroes when all is said and done. That means a new roster and possibly a new leader, a hero who might not want the glory, but might have no choice to step up and
Cats gnawing on cords, blankets, toxic houseplants and hair ties send owners scrambling for solutions and for good reason. Cat chewing can be harmless curiosity, or it can land a cat in emergency surgery. Choosing the right chew toys for cats, understanding what drives the behavior and knowing when to call a vet can make
The Week 1 Eviction is a tight race to the finish. Head of Household Dee Valladeres wanted an easy eviction for Big Brother Season 28. Initially, she leaned toward targeting Mallory. However, as our TV Fanatics reported, everything changed after the Power of Veto. (CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc.) You guessed it: Mallory won the
Ohio’s lead historical society, the Ohio History Connection (OHC) recently dedicated an official state historical marker to recognize The Rubi Girls, a comedic drag troupe that raised over $3 million for local and region HIV, LGBTQ+, and other community groups over the last 40 years, The Buckeye Flame reported. The OHC unveiled the marker on


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Tim Burton’s movies all have a sense of humor to them, but 1996’s Mars Attacks! is one of his more straightforward comedies. Having now reached its 30th anniversary, the movie is receiving a new 4K Ultra HD release, featuring a Dolby Vision/HDR transfer and a Dolby Atmos audio track. Based on the Topps trading cards,
As expected, new Beck album is finally on the horizon. The genre-hopping songwriter has announced Ride Lonesome, his first collection of new material since 2019’s Hyperspace, arriving Sept. 18 via Capitol Records. The news comes after the April release of its title track, a reflective single that signaled a creative shift back toward the hushed,
Love After Lockup star Kayleigh Hunter just finalized her divorce from Micheal Regno. Yet that has not slowed her down. She just tied the knot with her sixth husband, and fans are in shock over what has happened. Keep reading for more details. Kayleigh Hunter Is A Bride Again When Kayleigh Hunter was featured on
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