This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Percival Everett won both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award for his novel James, a modern masterpiece that retells The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from the perspective of Jim, the enslaved man who accompanies Huck on
Running Point season 2, now available to stream on Netflix, has some structural issues, but the sophomore season of Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, and David Stassen’s professional basketball-themed sitcom allows Kate Hudson to shine through the cracks. Throughout its inaugural season, Running Point made it clear that it knew how to be multi-faceted. The series
Police in Arizona are investigating claims that Storage Wars star Darrell Sheets was bullied online before his death by apparent suicide. “We are aware of these cyberbullying accusations and that is a part of the active investigation,” a spokesperson for Arizona’s Lake Havasu Police Department told TMZ and other outlets on Wednesday, April 22. Us
This is an amazing example of afamous actor making his directorial debut but then completely stealing the film from under the feet of its two young leads. James McAvoy’s presence as abloodcurdling record label boss injects asense of hair-trigger violence into this otherwise featherlight tale of two aspirant Scottish rappers who decide to feign American
The Trump administration’s crusade against the trans and nonbinary communities has reached into the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), with the FCC announcing that it’s seeking to overhaul of the TV ratings system to flag the “promotion” of “controversial gender identity issues.” “Parents have raised concerns that controversial gender identity issues are being included or promoted
View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images Euphoria star Jacob Elordi is one of Hollywood’s most famous hunks! And in keeping with that status, he’s dated some of the entertainment industry’s most stunning actresses. The Australia-born actor began his career as an extra on the set of 2017’s Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No
There’s been some magic in the air during 9-1-1 Season 9. While the series has always delivered powerful, relevant, and captivating stories since its inception, the current season has pushed boundaries, challenging both its characters and its viewers in different ways. It’s been bold and even more ambitious, resulting in a wildly popular season that’s
As expected, sibling U.K. electronic music duo Boards of Canada will shake off a 13-year silence with the new album Inferno, which will arrive May 29 through longtime label home Warp Records. A 42-second trailer for the 18-track album can be sampled below. Over the past two weeks, fans started posting online about mysterious VHS
In addition to the previously announced television series from A24, JT Mollner, and Glen Powell, a new Texas Chainsaw Massacre movie is also in development over at A24. Variety reports tonight that Curry Barker (Obsession) will direct the brand new Texas Chainsaw Massacre movie for A24, which is being described as a “reimagining.” “Barker’s vision
Lovecraft and fishing seems to be the hot new thing, and developer Playground Pigeon is getting in on the fun with their own title later this year in The Wake. In fact, you’ll be able to get a slice of the game this Friday, April 24 when the game’s demo arrives on Steam. Expected to
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. It’s a big week for celebrating and taking small actions to help make the world a little better. First: it’s National Library Week. If you have access to a public, school, academic, or special library, take the time
Xbox Game Pass is a compelling subscription offering with a ton of different games for players to enjoy, whether they be major fans of RPGs or indie gems from tiny developers the world over. It became more so yesterday, when Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirmed that the price for the Ultimate tier would be decreasing,
Denise Richards’ daughter, Sami Sheen, is sharing an emotional tribute to her mom’s late friend and ex-boyfriend, Patrick Muldoon. “Patrick was someone that everyone loved. He was so quick-witted and humble but still made sure everyone knew he was a rock star and never cared what people thought about him,” Sami, 22, wrote in an
There are bad movies, and then there are movies that drain all life and joy out of a person’s soul. The new animated Animal Farm falls firmly into the latter category. Directed by Andy Serkis and adapted from the original George Orwell novel, this is a movie aimed at children but is really for no
American Idol star Carrie Underwood has admitted that she did not see Kyndal Inskeep’s elimination coming. She was not on her radar to get sent home. However, she did, and a lot of people are shocked about it. Carrie was not the only one who did not understand the results. However, a lot of it
A confession: Iam really not afan of the French filmmaker Franoçois Ozon. He seems like alovely chap. Literate, passionate, with amajor crush on the films of Rainer Werner Fassbinder. But the thought of having to sit through another mediocre annual missive of “quality” coffee-table arthouse fare has become something of adismal chore. Yet you’ve gotta
View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images for UTA Dennis Quaid has built a career playing the ‘dad’ to some of our favorite stars: AnnaSophia Robb, Jake Gyllenhaal, and no fewer than two Lindsay Lohans in Disney’s 1998 movie, The Parent Trap! But there are only three people on Earth who get to call Dennis ‘Dad’
A Michigan school district’s athletic director was reinstated on Tuesday, four months after he publicly empathized with a transgender student athlete at the center of a Title IX investigation. Dr. Chet Hesson was placed on administrative leave in December after he spoke with LGBTQ+ news site Uncloseted Media about the athlete, a volleyball player competing
When I sat down to watch Sullivan’s Crossing Season 4 Episode 1, I knew this was going to be a problem. Scott Patterson’s absence isn’t a small loss — it’s the loss. Sully is the show. So I went into the premiere wondering how they were even going to handle that. (The CW/Screenshot) Turns out…
Some of the genre’s biggest and most beloved artists will assemble July 31-Aug. 2 for the 72nd Newport Jazz Festival, which will return to Rhode Island’s Fort Adams park with a bill led by 86-year-old Herbie Hancock, Kamasi Washington and Chief Adjuah’s Miles Davis/John Coltrane centennial celebration, Thundercat, Flea, Robert Glasper and Gary Clark Jr.
View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images The Devil Wears Prada 2 is truly one of cinema’s most groundbreaking events this year. With the original main cast members returning to the big screen, buzz quickly skyrocketed last summer when glamorous New York City set shots circulated online, and one report surfaced about Sydney Sweeney making a
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. If your book club members love keeping abreast of the current conversation, the books below are a mix of the buzziest, most anticipated, and consistently bestselling books out now that have popped up in all manner of book
For many, Twilight Princess remains one of the real high points in The Legend of Zelda series, with the realistic approach taken to gameplay and graphics totally altering the tone from anything players had seen up to that point. That’s why, in a world of remasters and remakes, it’s extremely surprising that Nintendo hasn’t, at
King Charles III is remembering his “darling mama,” the late Queen Elizabeth II, on what would have been her 100th birthday. “Today, as we mark what would have been my beloved mother’s 100th birthday, my family and I pause to reflect on the life and loss of a sovereign who meant so much to us
Coachella has announced dates for its 2027 edition, returning to the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California for two weekends — Weekend 1 on April 9th–11th and Weekend 2 on April 16th–18th. Advance sale passes go on sale Friday, May 1st at 11am PT, with a $49-down payment plan available for those who don’t want
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Dakota Mortensen has been in the spotlight for some time, and it has not been positive. Now, Taylor Frankie Paul’s ex and baby daddy is saying goodbye for good, as well as detailing some of his regrets. Keep reading for more details as to what he is leaving
On the show this week we have aspecial episode dedicated to the cinema of Jim Jarmusch, tied to the UK release of his new film, Father Mother Sister Brother. We’re going to be discussing that in depth, as well as exploring some other Jarmusch deep cuts along theway. Joining host David Jenkins to talk all
Kash Patel, the 46-year-old man whom Donald Trump appointed as FBI director, is suing The Atlantic for $250 million over its recent bombshell article which cited over 24 sources alleging Patel’s heavy drinking, chronic absenteeism, and erratic behavior. Kash hired lawyer Jesse Binnall to sue the publication for allegedly making false and defamatory statements. However,
Image Credit: AP Alex Jones, the ultra-conservative radio show host and known conspiracy theorist, was ordered to pay more than $1 billion to the families of eight victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook shootings for the damage he caused them by perpetuating a lie that the massacre was a hoax. The decision by the Connecticut
Nearly a decade after his death, new music from Prince is still emerging from the vault, and the latest is arriving with purpose. Out today via NPG Records in partnership with Legacy Recordings, “With This Tear” is a previously unreleased studio recording dating back to November 1991. Written, produced and entirely performed by Prince at