I came into this world eyes crossed, the small tip of my nose made bow. The moment my spine steadied and my words arrived, Itook aseat on alow stool, cheeks squished by the chin rest, and looked right into the bowels of an iron machine. There, asmall red boat floated across the sea, the sky
On May 1, transgender actress Tommy Dorfman shared Instagram photos of transphobic text messages sent by a man who was seated next to her in first class during a recent flight. The man apparently sent the exact same hateful messages to at least seven people on his smartphone. Dorman referred to him as an “alt
Image Credit: Getty Images Dolly Parton has been a staple of the music industry for nearly 60 years after getting her big break in the 1960s. Her career has made her a country icon, with numerous hits including songs like “Jolene” and “9 to 5,” and she continues to be a massively influential singer to
When it comes to television, NCIS: Origins is quietly taking the crown for some of the best character work across broadcast and streaming because it doesn’t spend time telling you who matters; it proves to you everyone does. The series has been a breath of fresh air for broadcast television, somehow putting its own unique
Slow Burn Drifters are that kind of band you didn’t realize you were missing, and feel instantly hooked by as soon as frontman Ray Vale croons the first stanza. Expanding upon their previous release Golden with the aptly titled Golden (Deluxe), one of their new singles is Uncertainty. With Vale’s signature, caustic vocals, and the
M.I.A. has been removed from her opening slot on Kid Cudi’s Rebel Ragers tour after being booed onstage in Dallas on Saturday (May 2) for her statements about immigrants. The artist, who is of British and Sri Lankan descent, at one point complained about being “canceled for being a brown Republican voter” and then said
Image Credit: FilmMagic The Met Gala 2026 is here, returning to The Metropolitan Museum of Art with this year’s theme, “Costume Art,” and a dress code of “Fashion Is Art.” The exhibition, curated by Andrew Bolton, explores the idea of the “dressed body,” pairing fashion with artworks spanning 5,000 years and highlighting both traditional and
Bruno Mars brings “The Romantic Tour” to Soldier Field for two nights on Saturday, May 16th and Sunday, May 17th. Chicago is one of the most in-demand stops on Mars’ first stadium tour in years. The tour broke Live Nation’s North American record for single-day ticket sales during its first pre-sale, eventually expanding from 39
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. What’s a romance reader with a perpetual TBR’s greatest fear and biggest delight? New books! This year continues to offer a smorgasbord of riches from new and familiar authors. I’m sure we’re all ready for Kennedy Ryan’s Score,
The two Red Dead Redemption games we have enjoyed so far have been defined by their protagonists, with John Marston and Arthur Morgan going down in history as two of the most iconic characters ever. The fact that their stories intermingle in the second game only furthers that, adding depth to both and creating a
Dancing With the Stars’ Jenna Johnson shared an emotional video that documented a recent “crash-out” amid the 2026 live tour. In a Saturday, May 2, TikTok video, the professional dancer, 32, filmed herself wiping away tears as a caption set the scene. “Sick, body hurts, on my period,” the caption began. “This is what my
Olivia Rodrigo recently made an appearance on Saturday Night Live as its latest host. During her opening monologue, she shared a few words about internet personality-turned-boxer Jake Paul, with whom she shares a bit of a work history. Since then, Jake Paul has shared a response of his own on social media. Olivia Rodrigo &
“Are you sexy, beautiful and fast?” An advertisement in a1977 edition of Singaporean newspaper The Straits Times asked. “Beautiful, sexy and equally fast with hands and brains – if you think you fit this description, the title role in aspy thriller movie awaits you.” The promise of explosive action intrigued 17-year-old Doris Young, who answered
View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images Donald Trump Jr. has found a new romance with socialite Bettina Anderson. After being engaged to Kimberly Guilfoyle since 2020, Don Jr. reportedly began seeing Bettina in 2024. Although he and Kimberly never officially announced their split, Daily Mail and People said he had been dating Bettina for months
Image Credit: Getty Images The Devil Wears Prada 2 is finally here, arriving nearly 20 years after the original film became a defining fashion-era classic. Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci all returned, with the sequel picking up in a modern media landscape as Miranda Priestly and Andy Sachs navigate the decline
The currently scheduled November release for Grand Theft Auto VI is closer than it has ever been and excitement is dialing up among the game’s enormous worldwide fan base. That excitement is tempered by how little we know about what that launch is going to look like, and the community is looking for any tidbit


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Olivia Rodrigo pulled double duty on this week’s episode of Saturday Night Live, taking her inaugural turn as host as well as serving as musical guest in support of her forthcoming album you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love. Rodrigo previewed the album by performing the lead single “drop dead” and debuting
Rapper Lil Jon encouraged his fans to “love your people hard” while looking back on the final father-son trip he took before his son DJ Young Slade’s death at 27. “To anyone reading this — don’t put your family off,” Lil Jon (real name Jonathan H. Smith) wrote via Instagram on Saturday, May 2. “Don’t
Critic’s Rating: 4 / 5.0 4 There is something intriguing about the way humans connect under the most dire of circumstances. One of the most intriguing aspects of Kidnapped in Her Own Home: The Martha Carelli Story is the unique bond that forms between Martha and her captor, Michael. It’s also a film that showcases
LeAnn Rimes recently celebrated her 15th wedding anniversary with Eddie Cibrian. Their relationship began as a cheating scandal but they’ve lasted longer than anyone thought possible. The couple doesn’t have any biological children together. The singer is the stepmom to his two kids from his previous marriage. In a candid interview, she opened up about
Swedish filmmaker Ragnhild Ekner is adiehard IFK Göteborg fan and was partly driven to make adocumentary about ultras, asubculture of diehard football fans, following the suicide of her close friend (explored in her previous film, The Traffic Lights Turn Blue Tomorrow). Going to football matches and the people she found there helped her through the
Image Credit: CREDIT LINE:BBC/Bad Wolf/James Pardon Welcome back to Regency England. In Britbox’s new series The Other Bennet Sister, viewers return to Jane Austen‘s romance era, but not with Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy’s love story. Instead, we follow the independent Mary Bennet and how she grapples with societal pressures by growing into her own
The TV season is winding down, and the powerhouse performances and compelling character moments are aplenty. From heartbreaking goodbyes to long-overdue victories and quietly powerful character moments, this week’s lineup of Characters of the Week reminded us why we stay so invested in these stories and the people at the center of them. Whether it’s
Image Credit: Getty Images for BritBox How does it feel to be the “other” of a group? That’s what The Other Bennet Sister explores as we travel back in time to the Jane Austen era of Pride & Prejudice, one of the classic author’s most esteemed works. The cast, which stars Ella Bruccoleri, Dónal Finn
With Pokémon fans having to wait another year for the launch of the next main installment, Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves, many are feeling the urge to get catching and this brand-new release may just make the wait that little bit easier. After all, the Pokémon franchise celebrates its 30th anniversary this year with the


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Vanessa Bryant is commemorating her late daughter Gianna’s birthday with a poignant post. The widow of Kobe Bryant took to Instagram on Friday, May 1, to mark what would have been her daughter’s 20th birthday. “Happy birthday to my sweet baby angel, Gianna. Words can’t express how much I love and miss you mamacita,” Vanessa,
Post Malone has postponed the start of his 2026 “BIG ASS Stadium Tour” and canceled several upcoming dates outright. In a statement shared to social media on Friday evening, Malone attributed the decision to needing more time to finish his next project. “I promised y’all beautiful people new music, and I don’t have the time
Olivia Wilde has a lengthy list of acting credits and directing credits. However, her personal life gets more attention than her movies. Fans were shocked by her new thin and frail appearance. Stay on this page to see the photo. Olivia Wilde’s Messy Dating History Olivia Wilde’s breakout role playing Dr. Remy “Thirteen” Hadley on