As both the Human League and OMD are loath to admit, Gary Numan got there first in the summer of 1979 with British synthpop. Here he was, as leader of former punk band Tubeway Army, fronting a UK number one single driven by synthesisers. He sang it in a robotic voice and, on TV shows
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U ntil recently, I didn’t have to think about disability accommodations at concerts. I could stand and dance for hours, navigate steep stairs, and lose myself in the euphoria of singing alongside friends and strangers. But cancer, a spinal issue, and three surgeries in three years changed my body and my sense of balance. Busy
The singer-songwriter plays one song from her latest album, Daughter from Hell, and another from its deluxe version Gracie Abrams performed two songs from her latest studio album, Daughter from Hell, and its forthcoming deluxe version Saturday on SNL. Abrams, who debuted on the show in 2024 in support of that year’s The Secret of
As the 1937 disappearance of Amelia Earhart approaches the century mark, the public’s fascination with the pilot continues to thrive. Professional historians and amateur sleuths alike continue to work to uncover the mystery surrounding one of the world’s most recognizable women. The aviator is even the subject of an annual celebration; the Amelia Earhart Festival
TLC During Season 8 of90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days, Rick Van Vactor travelled to Madagascar to meet his long-distance girlfriend, Trisha Stiley, for the first time IRL. Now, he’s reentered headlines with90 Day Fiancé blogs claiming that he is facing legal trouble. Rick and Trisha saw their biggest roadblock when he revealed that
After a recent ancestry study unearthed generations of regional roots, a wave of homesickness stirred. I assured myself I’d return to my origins soon, and to the setting of a disaster film—Roger Donaldson’s 1997 volcano epic, Dante’s Peak—that time had all but forgotten. Every summer, I flee my obligations into the forest air up north.
Sex Prisoner have always been outliers in the powerviolence scene. Since their early days, they resisted the ultra-speed violence the genre is associated with. Instead, they looked both backwards toward hardcore punk’s rhythmic foundations and outward toward the crushing weight of sludge and metallic extremity. The result was a series of short, aggressive bursts that
Exclusive Interview Bre Tiesi/Instagram What To Know Bre Tiesi voluntarily withdrew fromSpecial Forces: World’s Toughest Test in Episode 6. TheSelling Sunset star says her ex-husband, Johnny Manziel, who previously took on the course, is the one who pushed her to participate. She also dishes on how partner Nick Cannon reacted to her casting and whether
The Anthropic Sophisms (On the Heights of Despair Inferno Debemur Morti 17 July 2026 One of Czechia’s historic black metal bands, Inferno have been gradually evolving their sound over the past decade. Starting with Omniabsence Filled By His Greatness, the band’s black metal became more mystical and metaphysical, while still retaining its raw edge. Gnosis
What To Know Todd Chrisley revealed on the Dumb Blonde podcast that he worked as an escort at 18. He said it began after he met a woman while working as a waiter at Cheesecake Factory. Todd and his wife, Julie, were pardoned by Donald Trump in 2025 after serving over two years for fraud.
What To Know David Chokachi, who played Cody Madison on Baywatch from 1995 to 1999, is returning for the reboot at age 58. He intensified his fitness routine, waking at 3:30 a.m. and incorporating weighted rucking, to prepare for the role. The Baywatch reboot is set to premiere in January 2027. Baywatch star David Chokachi
9-1-1 has become known for its major emergencies to kick off or end a season (for the most part). Now in its 10th season, there have been dramatic storylines that have put at least one member of the 118 in danger, brought back key characters in the middle of a call, and stretched across multiple
What To Know Fox & Friends hosts urged Republicans to vote as House Speaker Mike Johnson predicted a GOP victory. Lawrence Jones said Trump supporters have ‘got to show up and vote.’ Ainsley Earhardt reminded viewers that Trump pledged $5,000 to every adult U.S. citizen. As the November midterm elections draw closer, Fox and Friends
Beyoncé showed her support for husband Jay-Z at his concert in Los Angeles, stepping out in a look from the Roberto Cavalli Spring Summer 2027 Ready-to-Wear collection. Styled by longtime collaborator Ty Hunter, the singer wore the runway ensemble nearly exactly as it was presented. The look paired a plunging orchid print blouse in shades
Everyone has heard the Buddhist kōan about what is the sound of one hand clapping. The paradoxical phrase is unanswerable, though many have tried to rationalize or intellectualize its deeper meaning. Laura Veirs’ Temple Songs is the sound of one person clapping for herself. She wrote, recorded, produced, and provided all the vocals and instrumentation,
Los Angeles, we have arrived! 💣 To celebrate 20 years of Fashion Bomb Daily, The Bomb Fashion Show made its L.A. debut with Cadillac at Nya West in Hollywood for an immersive celebration of fashion, design, and modern luxury. Claire SulmersPhoto Credit: Ryan Hadji for Mirror Digital Presented by Cadillac, the evening featured capsule collections
The highly anticipated indie horror feature Log 15 is now officially available to stream for free on Tubi, bringing a reality-shattering psychological nightmare to genre audiences everywhere. Following its streaming debut, the film is also set to disrupt traditional viewing experiences when it launches on Blood Stream on November 1st in an innovative vertical format
A new annual anthology series from editors Lindy Ryan and Stephanie M. Wytovich will celebrate and preservethe best horror fiction, nonfiction, and poetry by women in contemporary horror. Black Spot Books is proud to announce THE YEAR’S BEST FROM WOMEN IN HORROR,a new annual reprint anthology series dedicated to celebrating, preserving, and building a lasting
FENIX360 CEO Allan Klepfisz announces that singer-songwriter Lili Caseley will perform at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards after-party on November 18, 2026, at 10:00 p.m. Klepfisz will personally introduce the FENIX360 artist as the evening’s celebrations continue with live music. Caseley brings an expressive voice, contemporary pop sensibility, and a gift for turning personal
As long as humans have looked up at the stars, we have contemplated our place in the universe. Throughout his filmography, Steven Spielberg has returned to the perennial question: Are we alone? In a 2026 interview with CBS, the director recalled watching the Perseids meteor shower as a child, which sparked a fascination with outer
Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month may be over, but that just means it’s time to start looking ahead to the amazing Latine YA books that will be published in 2027. Every year, I love pulling this preview together, as it’s an opportunity to both reflect on the current state of publishing for Latine literature and to see
Is there any season more atmospheric than fall? From pumpkin-spiced everything to sweet potato pancakes and the crisp autumn air, it’s a season full of iconic delights. It’s also the perfect time for romance books, and I’m not just talking about your love life. Fall is a favorite setting for romance, and it’s not hard
It’s difficult to talk about food insecurity with the kids in your life. Whether they’re struggling with hunger or they have friends who are, it’s a big topic to tackle, especially if children are experiencing food insecurity themselves. Kids’ books can help get the conversation started. From celebrating communities coming together to the importance of
As the year comes nearer and nearer to its end, so, too, does the publishing season. The end of October is when we really see things slow down. In the world of YA, we’ll begin to see fewer novels published from here on out, which means that there will be even fewer works of YA
Janasha Prabhu is the author of Monster in the Mirror, out now from Sourcebooks Landmark. Below, she recommends three more thrillers about female rage. If you’re anything like me, you love books where women finally have enough and just snap. Gone Girl is your bread and butter. And every time the final girl in a
There is a distinct, intoxicating tension running straight through the spine of Ebbb’s debut album, Shallow Hits. On paper, the South London trio consisting of vocalist Will Rowland, producer Lev Ceylan, and drummer Scott MacDonald occupy an intriguing middle ground in the modern electronic landscape. Across these 11 tracks, they establish their signature dynamic, textured
Jane Austen lovers rejoice! A new six-part adaptation of one of the author’s most popular novels is coming out on Netflix. The cast is stacked, with Emma Corrin as Elizabeth Bennet, Jack Lowden as Mr. Darcy, and Olivia Colman as Mrs. Bennet. Not only that, but the creator and writer of the period series is
This Halloween, the ultimate holiday horror crossover arrives on screen as the acclaimed indie slasher Axes and O’s officially slashes its way onto Tubi. Delivering 78 minutes of high-octane terror, the pulse-pounding American nightmare combines classic campfire slasher elements with a jarring, supernatural twist that breathes fresh blood into the genre just in time for
In 1960, Nagisa Ōshima made three radical films for Japan’s Shochiku Studio, and they fired him. One of those three,Cruel Story of Youth(Seishun Zankoku Monogatari) is now on Criterion. In a bonus as important as the main feature, and in some ways more satisfying, Ōshima’s one-hour debut is thrown in:A Town of Love and Hope(Ai
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