“Art is how we decorate space. Music is how we decorate time.” I’ve always loved that idea. But what happens when the two collide? As a seasoned marketer and cultural anthropologist, I take it upon myself to see as many interesting ideas and experiences that intersect with music as possible. When it comes to deal
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Jelly Roll opened up about his political views after taking heat for jokes about President Donald Trump during his Jimmy Kimmel Live! guest hosting gig. The country music star, 41, gave an impassioned monologue to kick off his final night as guest host of the ABC late-night talk show on Thursday, August 27, addressing speculation
Critic’s Rating: 4.2 / 5.0 4.2 I think when we get to any show that involves one person tasked with saving the world, there are questions about whether the right person has been chosen. Stuart Fails to Save the Universe certainly fits the bill for that method of thinking. The Big Bang Theory character was
Carlos Santana stepped in it at his August 24th show at Red Rocks in Colorado with it being misguided cancer advice. On stage as part of his “Oneness Tour,” the virtuoso guitarist gave what he probably thought was positive life advice, but maybe didn’t think the connotations all the way through. Get Santana Tickets Here


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Earlier this year, Savannah Guthrie dealt with the horror of her mother, Nancy, going missing from her Arizona home. As the months have gone by, the Today star has been putting on a brave face and has been trying to regain a sense of normalcy while helping with the search. Recently, she could be seen
One truly underrated Batman movie actor from the hero’s wider filmography has officially returned in the Caped Crusader’s newly released film as the iconic vigilante after having a role in the MCU. Over the years, Batman’s actor roster has grown further and further still to a degree wherein it’s hard to know every person who’s
There are a few moments when talking to the Villarreal sisters where you wonder if you’re actually speaking with a modern-day Charlie’s Angels or a real-life version of the Powerpuff Girls. Each sibling has such a distinct look and personality. Middle sister Paulina (drums) makes the first impression with her fluorescent red hair and fiery
Kylie Jenner is clearing the air after viral speculation that she is expecting another baby. “I think that I’m so used to people creating their own narrative that I actually have to just laugh about it and I really don’t care,” Jenner, 29, said on the Wednesday, August 26, episode of the “Better Half” podcast.
Critic’s Rating: 2 / 5.0 2 At this point, there is nothing The Shards can do to shock or surprise us, so the only place to go is down. And boy, does this Homecoming two-parter sink deeper into ridiculousness. To truly understand what a mess this story is, The Shards Season 1 Episodes 5 and
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. Elwood Clothing built its name on one piece: the Core Hoodie, a brushed French terry staple in a vintage wash that looked lived-in from the
Nintendo will officially raise the price of the Switch 2 to $499.99 next Tuesday, September 1st. This gives you less than a week to pick one up for $449.99. Buy Nintendo Switch 2 A truly hybrid console, the Switch 2 can be used in three modes: handheld for on-the-go, tabletop, and docked while connected to
A wave of what is known uninspiringly as “hopecore” is sweeping through theatres. At surface level these films inspire hope, turning often apocalyptic worlds on their head – Project Hail Mary, Mickey 17, Disclosure Day, to name afew. If you dig alittle deeper, you usually only find some half-baked ideas about how being nice to
Too much digital ink has been spilled over the younger generation’s sexual pessimism and aversion to sex on screen. It seems that online discourse among Gen Zhas increasingly framed sex through the language of objectification, trauma and consent, often treating sexuality itself as suspect. Unsurprisingly, the arguments over sex scenes have become perennial fodder for
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. Pleated pants carry with them a sense of both ease and sophistication. I think that’s really impressive because, to my mind, that ease and sophistication
You asked (for a return of our super-soft OG hoodies), and we are answering. In celebration of Book Riot’s 15th anniversary coming up October 1, we’re bringing our original hoodies out of the vault. Available in black and charcoal, they’re bonkers comfortable and so durable that many of us on staff are still wearing the
North West, daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, is set up for all the success in the world. However, her career aspiration? To get an everyday, normal job. So, where does she desire to work? Keep reading to find out what North had to say. North West’s Career North West is only 13 years
James Wan’s sci-fi horror movie masterpiece, which quickly became a modern classic, has resurfaced as a Netflix hit just weeks after a major new release. Wan’s best horror movies include a number of 21st century classics, from the original Saw to the first installment of The Conjuring Universe. The filmmaker’s production company, Atomic Monster, has
Train to Busan filmmakerYeonSang-ho is back this week with Colony, the next evolution in his zombie oeuvre arriving in theaters on August 28. The South Korean horror movie follows Professor Se-jeong as she is thrust into a terrifying hellscape when a mutating virus is unleashed during a biotech conference, forcing authorities to seal the facility
Valor Mortis made an appearance during Gamescom Opening Night Live with a new story trailer, marking the first appearance of the Shrike, the rebel leader fighting Napoleon’s Empire in occupied Eastern Europe. In addition, the trailer for the first-person Soulslike also delivers new looks at the rest of the cast in this supernatural retelling of
BarbariandirectorZach Creggeris sendingAustin Abrams on a nonstop survival horror journey in Resident Evil, and its new MPA rating indicates it’ll be as gory as expected. Resident Evil has officially received its expected ‘R’ rating for “strong bloody violence, gore and language throughout.” The film is being billed as “a thrilling — and terrifying — reinvention
Horror fans are spoiled for choice when it comes to themed beverages this Halloween season. And for Fanta lovers, Halloween is going to be a Scream. For the first time ever, Ghost Face® is teaming with Fanta for a Halloween collaboration: Ghost Face® Punch – a brand-new limited-edition Dark Berry Punch flavor. The slasher icon
Darksiders Genesis fans have something to look forward to in DUST: Origins. Developed by Airship Syndicate, which is made up of devs behind the aforementioned 2019 top-down hack and slash, DUST: Origins had its debut trailer launch during Gamescom Opening Night, and has a Kickstarter underway ahead of its 2027 release on Steam. DUST: Origins
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 fair to say the best turtlenecks for men have been worn by some questionably-dressed characters over the years. To name but a few, Velma
One of the most storied, successful and stylish filmmakers in modern European history, Spain’s Pedro Almodóvar has shelves filled with festival trophies and awards. His career began in the 1980s, buoyed by the newfound freedoms following the fall of the dictator, General Franco, and he blossomed from being an anarchic rapscallion into aparagon of taste,
In the post-Romero era of zombie horror filmmaking, there are only ahandful of titles that truly stand out, and one that deserves to be considered among not just the best zombie movies but greatest horror movies of this century is Yeon Sang-ho’sTrain to Busan. The high-speed masterpiece of ravenous zombie apocalypse taking place on atrain
“You’re doing alot of hearing and understanding, but Ijust don’t know if you do,” an embittered helpline caller complains of the staid young adviser at the end of the phone. The understanding ear, Izzy (Avalon Fast), lacks the experiences that led the speaker to dial. She simply says the words she thinks the other woman
Dolly Parton, the singer/songwriter, actress, entertainer and philanthropist whose extraordinary career made her one of the most enduring figures in American music, has died at 80 after a brief battle with an undisclosed form of cancer. Parton passed asst today (Aug. 25), according to an announcement posted to her official Instagram by her nephew Bryan
Panache Digital Games’ 1666: Amsterdam made as big of an splash as one could hope for launching into Early Access today by debuting its launch trailer during the opening night of Gamescom. The launch trailer offers a new look at the gameplay, world, characters, and mystical forces players will encounter in Amsterdam. Panache Digital Games
Ahead of its release later this week, Focus Entertainment and Asobo Studio have dropped the launch trailer for Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, premiering in grand fashion during Gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live. Set to a fitting cover of Depeche Mode‘s “Enjoy the Silence”, this final glimpse into Resonance explores themes of loss, betrayal and