Month: July 2024

In the BBC documentary “Haunted London”, now streaming on SCREAMBOX, eyewitness accounts and dramatic reconstructions tell the spine-chilling stories that have helped earn London its reputation as the world’s most haunted capital. “Ghostly addresses include London’s oldest theatre, the Theatre Royal, where clown-actor Joe Grimaldi’s severed head has been seen floating around the auditorium. At
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Our Songs of the Week column looks at great new tunes from the last seven days and analyzes notable releases. Find our new favorites and more on our Spotify Top Songs playlist, and for other great songs from emerging artists, check out our Spotify New Sounds playlist. This week, we look at the return of some old favorites,
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This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. On the Life-Changing Joy of Re-Reading Books I hardly ever re-read books. It’s not that I am against
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Donald Trump grasps the power of an image better than most, as evidenced by his decades-long path through pop culture, and to the heights of TV stardom and political power. Trump’s campaign fundraised off his police mugshot last year, and this past week, his political operation seized upon the iconic photo of a bloodied Trump,
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Bravo star Kyle Richards is celebrating a very important milestone in her sobriety journey. She’s going through an incredibly difficult break-up from Mauricio Umansky. But even so, she’s sticking to her goals and celebrating her health and wellness. Check out her latest selfie. Kyle Richards Feels Healthier & Better Than Ever Committing to sobriety is
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Oruã – PasseTransfusão Noise Records Downtown Rio De Janeiro might not be the most obvious place to find a backing band if you’re an indie rocker from Boise, Idaho. But there Lê Almeida and João Casaes—both Rio residents—were, playing drums and bass, respectively, on Built to Spill‘s 2022 album, When the Wind Forgets Your Name,
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This year’s quiet Pride was not quiet because the world became more accepting. Pride was less contentious because of the quiet/soft/self-censorship of Pride itself. “While threats and harassment were not an increased issue for me this year, the “soft censorship” of Pride from libraries, schools, and other institutions has negatively impacted every LGBTQ+ author I
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Terribly sad news from the world of television today, as comedy legend Bob Newhart has passed away at the age of 94. It’s impossible to overstate the impact of the accountant-turned-comic, who influenced generations of comedians with his wry observations and deadpan delivery. After gaining fame with his 1960 standup album The Button-Down Mind of
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Paramount+ with Showtime revealed first-look images this morning for the upcoming highly-anticipated prequel series “Dexter: Original Sin” that introduce the Morgan family and a young serial killer in training. The images below give a first look at Golden Globe® winner Christian Slater as Harry Morgan, Patrick Gibson as Dexter Morgan and Molly Brown as Debra Morgan.
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Olivia Rodrigo is set to kick off the final North American leg of her “GUTS World Tour.” The massive later summer outing comes in support of her stellar sophomore album, GUTS. Taking place in July and August 2024, Rodrigo will play concerts in arenas across the US and Canada with support from PinkPantheress and The Breeders. Tickets
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Share Tweet Share Share Email In a historic move, South Korea’s Supreme Court has ruled in favor of same-sex couples, ensuring they receive the same health insurance benefits as heterosexual partners. This landmark decision marks a significant victory for LGBTQ+ rights in the country. A Fight for Equality The case that sparked this groundbreaking ruling
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This year, the small screen’s biggest hits brought us everything from agitated Chicago chefs in The Bear to historical Japanese power struggles in Shōgun. On Wednesday, Emmy-winning actors Tony Hale and Sheryl Lee Ralph announced the 2024 Emmy nominations. The academy’s chair, Cris Abrego, also joined in reading the nominations, offering kudos to the year’s
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“God runs this shop,” Derek Burbidge declares. “I rent it from God.” In the mid-1950s, the likes of Elvis Presley and Little Richard wrestled with what they felt to be the tension between rock ‘n roll and religion. As a born-again Christian though, Burbidge fears no such contradiction. The bequiffed 78 year old’s North London
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This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Eileen’s primary literary love is comic books, but she’s always on the lookout for her next literary adventure no matter what form it takes. She has a Bachelor’s in media studies, a Master’s in digital communication, a smattering
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