This is the second of three pieces published in collaboration withQueer East Film Festival, whose Emerging Critics project brought together six writers for aprogramme of mentorship throughout the festival. Rebecca Liu Recently, the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre published astudy that found the racial demographic with the lowest participation in cultural life in the
Former Secretary of Transportation and likely 2028 presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg was briefly separated from his children after an anonymous false report alleging he was a danger to his young twins. Buttigieg detailed the ordeal firsthand in a post on Substack, titled “A Terrible Thing Happened to My Family.” He said he was “furious” that
It’s time to be careful, very, very careful. And it’s time not to let our domestic politics blind us. As the Iranians and their allies, the Chinese, see it, a new balance of power is taking over the world. And the United States is no longer the dominant superpower. Far from it. In fact, a Hezbollah official, Wafiqu Ṣafā, says that
Tuesdays aren’t the same without the GBI, APD, and the loveable Betty. I miss Will Trent greatly, and one of the main reasons is the wonderful team rapport. There are many procedurals on television, but Will Trent won our hearts because of how the team interacted. (ABC/Screenshot) The journey wasn’t automatic or easy. In fact,
Heavy Song of the Week is a feature on Heavy Consequence breaking down the top metal, punk, and hard rock tracks you need to hear every Friday. This week, we highlight the new single “Dehumanized” from Bring Me the Horizon. I am a big fan of giving credit where credit is due. I never really


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Could Kourtney Kardashian be pregnant again? After posting some photos, the Internet is speculating that Kourtney and Travis Barker might be pregnant once again. Keep reading to find out what we know about Kourtney’s possible pregnancy so far. Kourtney Kardashian Shares June Photos Kourtney Kardashian is stirring up all sorts of drama! The Kardashians star
Earlier this week saw Rockstar surprise fans once again with a major Grand Theft Auto VI update. Although we were all aware that pre-orders would be going live on 25 June, it was the day before that took us all by surprise when Rockstar randomly appeared with information about the two editions of the game,
Bella Hadid is getting candid about her health. The supermodel, 29, was open and honest in a series of Instagram Stories on Thursday, June 25, describing a recent flareup of her Lyme disease. (Hadid was first diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2012 when she was 16.) Hadid reshared a friend’s photo of a gift the
We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. Any products or services put forward appear in no particular order. if you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. It’s hard to walk down the street or any crowded place without encountering Coach. Whether it’s emblazoned on a stylish, well-priced handbag or slung around
Less than 36 hours after announcing her long-awaited fourth album, Lost Weekend, Phoebe Bridgers has shared another preview of the Aug. 14 Dead Oceans release with the new single “Lost Boys.” It’s accompanied by a surreal Renaissance faire-themed video directed by Lance Oppenheim and Pablo Rochat and co-starring Skyler Gisondo and the Knights of Debracey
Well, this is awkward. Project Runway is returning for Season 22 this summer, and after the previous season’s rocky run, there was hope the show might address some of its core issues. However, right out of the gate, it’s clear that it’ll be a season marred in controversy before it even makes its debut with
After two decades, the U.S. will end a life-saving HIV-prevention and treatment program in South Africa, a country where over 8 million people live with the virus (about 12% of its population). The Trump administration said it is stopping the funding because South Africa hasn’t done enough to meet the U.S. president’s policy requests, including
Apple became the latest tech manufacturer to raise prices in response to widespread memory and storage shortages on Thursday, June 25th. The Cupertino company increased the prices of iPads by up to $200 and MacBooks by as much as $500, but you can currently beat the price hike by taking advantage of Prime Day 2026


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American Idol judge Lionel Richie has been performing live for decades, and he is still going strong. For the past several years, fans have flocked to his Sing a Song All Night Long Tour, which began in 2023. Unfortunately, he had to cancel midway due to an unexpected illness, but will he be able to
The Universes Beyond offshoot of Magic: The Gathering has undoubtedly been through some ups and downs since its inception, but there’s no doubt that seeing beloved franchises appear as part of the storied card game has been a whole heap of fun from a fan perspective. Whether you’re a fan of Fallout, Final Fantasy, or
Ed Kelce is gushing over his future daughter-in-law, Taylor Swift, as the celebrity wedding of the year looms. “I am super excited,” he said of the upcoming nuptials between Swift and his son, Travis Kelce, in an interview with Fox 29 Philadelphia on Wednesday, June 24. “She is a sweetheart that is truly the girl
NBC unveiled its Fall 2026 premiere schedule, and if you’re a fan of scripted television, you may want to sit down before taking a look. Actually, scratch that. You’ll have plenty of time to sit down because there won’t be much scripted programming to watch. NBC’s lineup is packed with football, reality competitions, and unscripted
Two Reading Rainbow icons show up for storytime at The Obama Presidential Center, authors choose the best queer books in America, this year’s Common Reads, and more. Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. LeVar Burton, Mychal Threets, and Obama Walk Into
In March, beabadoobee released “All I Did Was Dream Of You,” her first new single in two years. Now, the eclectic singer has finally announced her long-awaited fourth album: spanning 14 tracks, Pylon is due out September 18th via via Dirty Hit and Interscope Records. According to a press release, the follow-up to 2024’s This
This spring, beabadoobee and the Marías finally made good on their longtime mutual admiration with the dreamy single “All I Did Was Dream of You.” Now, the artist born Beatrice Laus is opening the next chapter of her own story. The singer/songwriter will release her fourth album, Pylon, on Sept. 18 via Dirty Hit and
James Fishback, a racist and antisemitic Republican running to become Florida’s next governor, will hold a rally on Saturday, June 27 with Christian nationalist hate pastor Joel Webbon — a man whoblames Jewish people for all social evils, blames teachers for causing men to be gay, blamesmarijuana for making men “spiritually gay,”and thinks Adolf Hitlerwasn’t
Image Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Pri We first learned how to bend and snap in 2001, and fight for what’s right in a courtroom thanks to the one and only Elle Woods. Reese Witherspoon brought the fashionable lawyer to life, and since then, fans have been fed with several movies and, now, a TV
Shortly before season 3 of The Last Resort began, 90 Day Fiance couple Jenny Slatten and Sumit Singh broke news. Jenny had been diagnosed with ALS after fans wondered if she was okay. She had been speaking more slowly and displaying signs of a possible stroke. Now, she and Sumit are sharing an update, and
A Netflix series that combines the best of both John Wick and the James Bond franchise is such a great spy action thriller that it was renewed for a second season before it even premiered. Some of the best shows on Netflix are spy thrillers like Bodyguard, The Night Agent, and more. Still, almost nothing
R&B singer Muni Long is opening up about undergoing a double lung transplant after being told she had just one week to live. Long, 37, said she fell ill and was diagnosed with pneumonia while performing on Brandy and Monica’s The Boy Is Mine Tour last year. “The road is tough, even when you are
Image Credit: Adobe Stock Premium skincare is a part of many individuals’ daily routines, but rising prices are making consumers become more strategic in where they shop. Many people start their day with a skincare routine they have cultivated to address their unique skin issues. Skincare is now considered a luxury purchase for those who
President Donald Trump’s Justice Department has joined a lawsuit filed by an extremist religious freedom organization on behalf of nuns at a Catholic hospice in New York, challenging a state law requiring nursing facilities to affirm their patients’ gender identities. The suit was filed in April by Colorado law firm First & Fourteenth, which is
Look, I definitely think that House of the Dragon messed up by changing Sheepstealer’s rider, but I’m here for the ride nonetheless. Anything that delivers growth potential for Rhaena Targaryen is welcome, and it’s about damn time! She’s spent two seasons moping about the lot she’s been handed, but now she gets a chance to