By Anila Bukhari At fifteen, Renée Ambarees injured her back during what would become twenty-two years of competitive sport. She learned to override the signal. Push through. Perform anyway. Keep going. It would take her decades to understand what her body already knew: the truth does not wait for the conscious mind to be ready.
From Venezuela to Hungary to New York City, Leanna Finol is emerging as one of the entertainment world’s most dynamic multilingual performers—blending music, musical theatre, film, television, and an unmistakably international point of view. Leanna Finol is a Venezuelan-Hungarian singer, songwriter, actress, and musical theatre performer whose career has taken her from the stages and
With her full-length debut, 2020’s Forever Blue, and 2022’s elegant follow-up, As the Moon Rests, A.A. Williams explored the intersection of doom rock and dream pop, integrating exquisite dread and compelling fragility. With her covers album, Songs From Isolation, released in 2021 during the COVID era, she paid tribute to a variety of songs—from the
While on Martha’s Vineyard, I attended Hyatt’s event honoring 80 years of one of the island’s most storied traditions: the Polar Bears. Formed in 1946 by a group of African American seasonal residents who wanted to exercise together in the water, the Polar Bears have provided 80 years of physical fitness and fellowship at Inkwell
There was a time when live albums felt dangerous. Not polished. Not corrected by committee. Dangerous. You could hear the room breathing. You could hear amplifiers misbehaving and drummers pushing a little too hard. Sometimes the singer missed a note. Sometimes the singer found one nobody knew existed until that exact second. A live record
You ask, we answer! @theeradiance asked, “Dress is fiyah!!! Yall know who made it?” Claressa Shields answered the call in a full look from Akira while attending fight night at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The boxer wore the brand’s $79.90 Just A Feeling Rhinestone Tee, a sheer black crop top covered in crystal mesh,
A Marathon, Not a Sprint Image Credit: Griffin Lotz for Rolling Stone Meadow Creek is located at nearly 8,000 feet of elevation, prompting constant reminders about pacing and to hydrate. That didn’t stop DJ Crenshaw from spinning the most sets of the weekend, with at least 12, before each live act on the main stage.
Fathom Entertainment has officially announced the nationwide theatrical return of visionary director James Cameron’s ultimate sci-fi blockbuster, Terminator 2: Judgment Day. This special event marks the film’s 35th anniversary, giving fans a rare opportunity to experience the groundbreaking cinematic milestone back on the big screen where it belongs. The limited-engagement screenings will kick off across
Many rock fans are familiar with the Beatles’ universally reviled television movie, Magical Mystery Tour, but how the Beatles managed to make it and get it aired in December 1967 is relatively unknown. The story of how Magical Mystery Tour came to be is one of tragedy, hubris, and the price of extreme fame. The


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The acclaimed Argentine thriller/slasherNO ONE WILL HEAR YOUR SCREAM,directed byMariano Cattaneo(The Weirdest Girl in the World, which has reached more than 2 million views in Latin America on Disney+), is now available to stream onAmazon Prime VideoandTubiacross North America. The film stars Sol Wainer (A Silent Death,Perdida), Byron Barbieri (El Eternauta,Cielo Grande) and German Baudino
Through the years, Spirit Adrift transformed from a traditional doom metal sound toward a classically inclined heavy metal approach. Listening to their new, and by all accounts final, record, this evolution does not feel so much like a gradual change as a rediscovery of a forgotten truth, one heard in the shift from lumbering doom
Fat Joe always does it big for his birthday, and this year was no exception! Mary J Blige, Fabolous, Jadakiss, Busta Rhymes, Remy Ma, and more were in the building. Take a look at some shots taken by @TheRealNicoleeeeee: Fat Joe was fly personifie in a hot pink custom suit. His daughter Azzy Milan was
“The comfort or difficulty sometimes of stepping into a role means having completely stepped out of your own shoes.” — Despina Mirou Hollywood has never been short on beautiful actresses. What it has always craved, however, is something far harder to find: a woman audiences can’t stop watching. Enter Despina Mirou. Dark-haired, exotic and unmistakably Mediterranean,
Brandon Seabrook, a guitar and banjo virtuoso, is about as unique an improviser as contemporary music has produced. His music can be whimsical and edgy, often at the same time. There is plenty of beauty and atmosphere in his tiny string symphonies, but they are rarely designed to sustain a single luxurious mood. Appalachian textures
Taylor Swift can’t stop listening to Phoebe Bridgers‘ new album Lost Weekend. Same, Taylor, same. In a social media post celebrating Bridgers’ birthday, the the pop superstar praised her friend, and former collaborator, on her trip around the sun, and “triumph” of an album. “It’s her birthday but she gave us a gift,” Swift wrote
Shakira made a surprise visit yesterday to Quibdó, the capital of the Colombian province of Chocó, where nearly 200 schools have reported damage following the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck the country on Aug. 10. During the visit, Shakira committed an initial $1.25 million to help rebuild 10 schools and a university via her charitable foundation.
The Puerto Rican superstar will wrap his global trek with performances at San Juan’s Hiram BithornStadium It’s official — Bad Bunny will bring the Debí Tirar Más Fotos world tour back to where it all began: homeland of Puerto Rico. Bad Bunny is set to perform at San Juan’s Hiram BithornStadium on Aug. 22 and
When Hayden Panettiere’s character Juliette Barnes stood up against the unwanted advances of a DJ during the second season of Nashville, the disturbing reality of how many women experience sexual harassment in the world of country radio was an open, but still mostly buried, secret. Barnes’ experience with the sleazy radio man was a core
The countdown is on. Ray Ray Star is an official nominee for Song of the Year – Rock Artist at the 12th Annual Josie Music Awards, recognized for his single “Ashes Next Door,” with the ceremony set for September 20 at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. It is one of the most competitive
The earrings caught the light in every photo. The ring is still in your hand. The gown is in a plastic bag behind a door. Two of those three will outlast the other by decades, and which two depends almost entirely on what happens in the next few weeks. Jewelry is the part most couples
Horrornews.net (HNN) has spent nearly two decades serving as a primary digital cornerstone for the global horror community. Operating as an independent force in genre journalism, HNN evolved from a modest passion project into a premier hub for indie film promotion, reviews, and daily terror news. From the shifting landscape of 2000s direct-to-video features to
Indie Horror Career Spotlight on David Perry (Building a Legacy on Slashers, Monsters and Holiday Gore) In the modern landscape of independent B-horror and cult cinema, few names are as relentlessly active or passionately dedicated to the genre as David Perry. An actor and producer with an unmistakable presence, Perry has carved out a distinct
You ask, We Answer! @icon.mo_ asked, “Deets on the coverup.” @thedivoss added, “Can you all please find this ensemble Rihanna is wearing?!? Not sure if it’s a dress, a swimsuit cover up or lounge wear! But it’s CUTE & SEXY!” Rihanna was spotted in Barbados with her children RZA, Riot, and Rocki Irish wearing a
Rocky Kramer will be hosting “A Kind of Magic” on this week’s episode of Rocky Kramer’s Rock & Roll Tuesdays on Twitch. Tune into Twitch on Tuesday, August 18th, 2026 at 7 PM PT for this amazing show. Rocky Kramer is a guitar virtuoso, often being compared to the greatest guitar players in the world.
WARDAL: THE STAR WHO’S REWRITING CINEMA’S FUTURE From Hollywood’s shimmering skyline to Brazil’s vibrant cinematic pulse, Wardal is experiencing the kind of rise that transforms a celebrated actor into a cultural force. His fame — already spanning continents and decades — is now erupting into a new era of dominance, positioning him at the very
The Vineyard Icon Awards returned to Martha’s Vineyard for its second year, drawing a crowd of guests dressed in the island’s signature blend of polish and ease. The event was founded by Erin Goldson, a fifth-generation Martha’s Vineyarder whose late father is buried on the island, and whose grandmother still lives there year-round. Vineyard Icon
While certain subversive mythical retellings and a swinging superhero will likely claim the top spots for the box office by the numbers, it’d be fair to say that the story of cinema in 2026 so far has been defined by horror. Interest in films like Obsession and Backrooms has been incredible and hopefully a sign
Independent filmmaker John Isberg invites horror fans to pack their bags and head back to camp this season with his acclaimed slasher feature, Final Summer. Seamlessly blending the nostalgic atmosphere of 1980s horror with a modern, relentless edge, the film has officially cemented its place at the top of every horror enthusiast’s seasonal watchlist. Set

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