Goodreads has released its list of the most popular books of the year so far. They do this by taking the books published in the first six months of 2021 that have been added the most to users’ Want to Read shelves, then eliminating any that fall below a 3.5 star average rating. There are
The Russian strongman was taken to task by Biden and American journalists, but little concrete progress was made at a tense summit in Geneva. By Eric Lutz June 16, 2021 About the only thing Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin agreed on as they headed into a high-stakes summit Wednesday was that the relationship between the
AMC Entertainment will present a weeklong AMC Black Picture Showcase at select theaters nationwide starting Friday to celebrate Juneteenth. The newly established national holiday commemorates the abolishment of slavery in the U.S. The exhibitor said tickets will cost $5 to shows of “classic, contemporary and culturally relevant, black-led films.” The seven films in the lineup
The “Space Jam: A New Legacy” soundtrack has just been announced … and it’s filled with features from today’s biggest stars — from Lil Wayne to the Jonas Brothers to Kirk Franklin and more!!! Of course, the first “Space Jam” soundtrack is a classic — with iconic songs like Seal‘s “Fly Like An Eagle” getting
President Joe Biden was speaking at the U.S-Russia summit in Geneva when he accidentally referred to Vladimir Putin as Donald Trump, but quickly corrected himself. Joe Biden, 78, made a minor snafu when speaking at the U.S.-Russia summit in Geneva, Switzerland on Wednesday, June 15. The president was delivering a speech at the podium when, on
One of my personal favorite movies, Kathryn Bigelow‘s Near Dark was the *other* and arguably *better* vampire movie of 1987, and the bummer there is that the horror-western hybrid has been out-of-print on physical media for several years now. Even worse, Near Dark has been unavailable to stream *anywhere*, making costly DVDs & Blu-rays your
Play video content The Black woman who claims she was dragged down a flight of steps due to racial profiling was in the mix of a brawl right before the brutal act — but she’s sticking to her version of events. Somebody captured what happened to Keisha Young at D.C.’s Nellie’s Sports Bar last weekend
The incident took place at SIX in Swansea, Wales. (Facebook/ Ross Smitham) A group of “lads” hurled homophobic slurs and mocked the weight and disabilities of bar staff in Swansea because their table time slot had ended. Ross Smitham, a queer man and manager of bar SIX in Swansea, Wales, has spoken out after he and
A summery coming-of-age fable might be laden with allegory, or not. By Richard Lawson June 16, 2021 In a dazzling Italy some decades ago, two young men meet and experience a sweeping, happy-sad summer of self-realization together. That may sound roughly like the plot of Luca Gaudagnino’s 2017 film Call Me By Your Name, but
Lori Loughlin has appeared in a star-studded high school graduation video compiled by the father of a TikTok user named Faith. Lori Loughlin was among the dozen A-listers who helped surprise a recent high school graduate. The former Full House star, 56, who has kept quiet since being released from prison after the 2019 college admissions scandal, appeared in a
Courtesy of Tiffany & Co. If you know Tracee Ellis Ross, whether it’s from her 25-year career in film and television or through the lens of her vibrant social media channels, it should come as no surprise that she loves fashion. Like, really loves fashion. The actress’s love affair with beautiful clothes presents itself in
The star and creator of Apple TV+’s new dramedy on creating a character gripped by a brutal eating disorder who finds her calling in the aerobics-obsessed 1980s. June 16, 2021 The glamorous heroine of Physical has a morning ritual. Sheila Rubin (played by Rose Byrne) kisses her husband goodbye, drops her daughter off at nursery
Ariana Grande joined James Corden for an incredible ‘Hairspray’ parody to celebrate the end of mass lockdowns. Ariana had that newlywed glow in a gorgeous yellow dress. Leave it to Ariana Grande and James Corden to come up with yet another epic musical number. In honor of COVID-19 statistics improving because of vaccinations efforts, James
Bam Margera won’t be anywhere near a ‘Jackass’ film set anytime soon, because he now has to stay away from its director, Jeff Tremaine, for a very long time. Jeff, who claims Bam has recently threatened his life, was granted a restraining order Tuesday … and it requires Bam to keep at least 100 yards
Moviegoers were left scratching their heads this spring when Paddington 2, a children’s film about an anthropomorphic bear, overtook Citizen Kane on Rotten Tomatoes, cementing the sequel’s status as one of the best-reviewed films on the site. How is it that a movie featuring a CGI bear — albeit a great movie — overtook one
News The Killers and Bruce Springsteen Share New Song “Dustland”: Listen A newly recorded rendition of the band’s 2008 song “A Dustland Fairytale” By Noah Yoo June 16, 2021 Facebook Twitter The Killers and Bruce Springsteen’s “Dustland” artwork Facebook Twitter The Killers and Bruce Springsteen have joined for a new song, “Dustland.” It’s a new
Sean King O’Grady‘s feature directorial debut works like Pandora’s box of horror. Tension already exists for the dysfunctional foursome trapped together within a cramped space, but endless complications douse that tension with gasoline. Hope dangles like a tiny beacon amidst the relentless wave of obstacles. We Need to Do Something asks its audience to use their imagination for
Bryan Furze and LeeMichael McLean were the target of a bizarre homophobic campaign (Facebook/LeeMichael McLean) A gay couple who were harassed with homophobic magazine subscriptions found a way to put the abuse to good use with the help of their local community. For five years, Massachusetts couple Bryan Furze and LeeMichael McLean endured a bizarre
New documents show Trump’s attempts to overturn the election were worse than previously thought. By Bess Levin June 15, 2021 One of the things that makes Donald Trump a unique figure among U.S. presidents is that, in addition to basically being illiterate, he’s a rare combination of both corrupt as all get-out and batshit fucking
Jennifer Aniston sent birthday love to her best friend Courteney Cox on her 57th birthday, and the tribute is so adorable. Courteney Cox, 57, received a lot of love from her friends and family for her birthday on June 15, including Courteney’s Friends co-star and real-life best friend, Jennifer Aniston, 52. Not surprisingly, Jen went
I have mixed feelings about short story collections. I love short stories, but I often find that whole collections fall short. It’s rare that I love every story in a collection, and so my overall experience of the book is often colored by the stories that didn’t work for me. I’ve been reading a lot
The moment has come! After a year of rumors and accusations, Jeanette Turner and Kate Wallis headed to court on Cruel Summer Season 1 Episode 10. All the plot threads and clues brought the story to this satisfying climax. It took three years for the truth of Martin’s house to come to light and shake
Fiennes on the show’s explosive fourth season finale and his character’s final encounter with Elisabeth Moss’s “avenging angel,” June. By Valentina Valentini June 16, 2021 This story contains spoilers for the fourth season finale of The Handmaid’s Tale. In The Handmaid’s Tale’s fourth season finale, Fred Waterford finally gets what he deserves. The episode, titled
Michael Costello says he’s not out for revenge after claiming Chrissy Teigen‘s trolling nearly drove him to suicide, but he does want her to contact him if she’s genuinely interested in expressing remorse. The “Project Runway” star tells TMZ … he’s still waiting for Chrissy — and anyone else who bullied him — to reach
Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott cuddled on and off the red carpet of the Parsons Benefit, where the rapper was honored with an award, and he also called her his ‘wifey’ in his acceptance speech. Are Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott back together? That’s what many fans are asking after the makeup mogul, 23, and
Gwyneth Paltrow’s father, Bruce Paltrow, was a TV and movie director and producer, and visited the set of The Royal Tenenbaums on the day they shot the scene. Therefore, it has had special meaning to the 48-year-old actress following his death in 2002. It was likely one of Paltrow’s last career moments she got to
The president introduced a plan to drill down on domestic terrorism with a focus on violence. Progressives and civil rights groups say it’s overkill. By Caleb Ecarma June 15, 2021 Two things happened concurrently this week that lit up the national security sphere. First, the FBI provided Congress with an updated threat assessment on the
Turns out Jay-Z CAN knock the hustle … or at least he’s trying to ’cause he claims in a new lawsuit the photographer who shot his debut album cover is making tons of dough off the rapper’s back. The music mogul is suing Jonathan Mannion and his company, Jonathan Mannion Photography LLC, claiming Mannion’s exploiting
Paul Boukadakis is reportedly dating Ana de Armas after being ‘introduced through friends.’ Here are five things to know about the Tinder VP. Paul Boukadakis is gaining attention after multiple sources have claimed to Page Six that he’s now romantically involved with Ana de Armas, 33. The Tinder VP has been quietly dating the actress,
Sean King O’Grady‘s feature directorial debut works like Pandora’s box of horror. Tension already exists for the dysfunctional foursome trapped together within a cramped space, but endless complications douse that tension with gasoline. Hope dangles like a tiny beacon amidst the relentless wave of obstacles. We Need to Do Something asks its audience to use their imagination for