Most people who know the name Howard Bloom know it from the music business. He is the press agent who helped shape the public images of Michael Jackson, Prince, Bob Marley and Billy Joel, and who ran what was described as the largest public relations firm in the record industry. But to understand how one
The Departed ending is one of the most shocking and analysis-worthy film finales ever. Martin Scorsese’s award-winning 2006 movie, a remake of the Hong Kong film Infernal Affairs, culminates in the collision of the plot’s parallel storylines. For most of The Departed, Billy Costigan (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Colin Sullivan (Matt Damon) are deep undercover in
Disney/Christopher Willard The first-ever Golden Bachelorette, Joan Vassos, offered glimpses into her relationship with Chock Chapple before their split. Joan met 24 men on the ABC reality show, which premiered in September 2024, and ultimately accepted a proposal from Chock on the beaches of Bora Bora. “From our first date in Disneyland, I thought I
For half a century, Steve Reich’s Music for 18 Musicians has been a kind of perpetual motion machine: an intricately interlocking, endlessly renewable composition whose patterns shimmer and shift even as they circle back to where they began. For its 50th anniversary — and Reich’s 90th birthday — conductor/director Alan Pierson took that cyclical logic
Lee Chang-dong only makes films when he’s good and ready, as Possible Love is his follow-up to 2018’s astounding love-triangle drama, Burning. This new film explores class, gender, generational conflict and filmmaking through the prism of two couples who breach the economic divide to collaborate on adocumentary. LWLies: Do you see any aspect of performance
HYUKOH have announced their new album, 33, their first release on their own in six years, along with their first U.S. tour dates since 2019. The South Korean indie rock band are releasing 33 on November 25th. With the album, HYUKOH “enter a new phase of their story, reaffirming the restless creativity and distinctive musical
Collin Gosselin has opened up about his time as a kid growing up in front of cameras over the years, including the recent release of his own memoir. During a recent appearance, he took time to speak out against families who put kids in a position like he was in. At the time, he also
As the Republican Party faces the reality that it suffered historic losses in the midterm elections, the Missouri state House is set to name a new majority leader who is related to Chappell Roan. Roan’s conservative uncle, Missouri state Rep. Darin Chappell, was selected Wednesday to lead the chamber’s Republican majority. Chappell is a GOP


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Sydney Sweeney in Along Came the DevilCourtesy of Everett Collection Published Nov 5, 2026, 11:34 AM EST Grant Hermanns is a TV News Editor, Interview Host and Reviewer for ScreenRant, having joined the team in early 2021. He got his start in the industry with Moviepilot, followed by working at ComingSoon.net. When not indulging in his
Meghan Markle’s half-brother, Thomas Markle Jr., is considered a person of interest in the ongoing investigation into their father, Thomas Markle Sr. “To accuse the father only is only half the police work,” Philippine Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said in a Thursday, November 5, press conference, per local outlet News5 Philippines. “There are signs that
Ozzfest will carry Ozzy Osbourne’s legacy into a new era with three dates across the U.K., U.S. and Mexico in 2027. The traveling metal festival founded by the kate Ozzy and his wife/manager Sharon Osbourne more than 30 years ago will launch its comeback July 10 at the National Bowl in Milton Keynes, U.K., before
Mystery is something that remains thoroughly connected to the influential German director FW Murnau – both in terms of his work and their fate, as well as to his mythology. It is devilishly tempting to view this air of mystery in connection to Murnau’s singular ability to capture the supernatural. Several Murnau pictures are lost
RHOC alum Lynne Curtin just appeared in the Season 20 finale. It was uncomfortable for viewers, as they know that her daughter, Alexa, has been struggling. Now, Alexa is considered a “fugitive” amid a July 2026 arrest. Keep reading for more details on what is going on with Alexa and where she stands with her
Left to right: Screenshot; Photos provided This just in: Mister Kansas is preparing to reveal even more of his chiseled, mustache’d self. John Ahlstedt, who rose to gay viral fame this year with his eye-popping run in Mister USA, is starting his own OF page. Naturally, he recorded a cheeky message to announce his new
The desert-rock documentary Desert Age: A Rock and Roll Scene History is getting a 10th anniversary re-release on November 20th, with a special premiere screening and Q&A set for this Saturday, November 7th, in Palm Springs, California. The film was originally released in 2016 after being funded through an IndieGogo campaign. Desert Age features performance
This story was originally reported by Orion Rummler and Brooke Migdon of The 19th. Meet Orion and Brooke and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy. Six transgender and nonbinary candidates made history on Election Day by winning races in states that have never elected a trans person into their legislature before.
The youthful Frenchmen behind breakthrough guitar pedal maker Kernom—a company founded on the motto “Never Stop Playing”—found themselves with an interesting challenge when they set out to enter the crowded “boutique pedal” market. Their goal? To create pedals that were less about tech specs and more about creative inspiration; less about how many sounds you


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Highlander fans are understandably frothing at the mouth for any news about when Henry Cavill’s highly anticipated Highlander reboot will be released. For now, estimates suggest the movie will likely arrive in late 2027 or early 2028, though even that has yet to be officially confirmed. However, while fans wait, they have several new Highlander
Jessel Taank is opening up about recent rumors surrounding her husband Pavit Randhawa’s sexuality and infidelity on The Real Housewives of New York City, revealing why the speculation was more hurtful than viewers may have realized. “I think it was downplayed on the show a lot,” Jessel exclusively told Us. “I feel like it could
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None of the couples are truly in love in co-directors Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson’s adaptation of Ursula Wills short fable, The Wicker Husband. It is medieval times and the population are held prisoner to social convention and the hallowed institute of marriage where women are literally placed in acollar like adog on their
Season 13 of Holiday Baking Championship just started on Monday, November 2nd. Yet, one pivotal member of the judging panel was noticeably absent: Nancy Fuller. It was revealed that she would not be part of this season, and fans were livid. Fortunately, she appears to be booked and busy. Keep reading for more on what
C. Tangana has returned to his rap roots with “Milko Freestyle,” a new track in which the Spanish artist reflects on the death of a close friend, becoming a father, and the unexpected turns his career has taken since the release of El Madrileño. The release comes as Tangana prepares to reunite with Agorazein, the
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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. A Moncler jacket can cost several times as much as a perfectly capable winter coat. So what are you paying for: warmer down, better construction,
Now Hear This is a monthly A&R column that provides you with exciting new sounds we discovered through the innovative new music discovery platform Groover. Each month, you can expect a varied bouillabaisse of songs from a vast spectrum of artists from all over the globe, regardless of genre or geography. For November, SPIN has