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With Suicide Squad, F9 and Dune dominating 2021, there’s never been a better time to be a wrestler-turned-actor. But who holds the belt? August 24, 2021 Collage by Simon Abranowicz; Photographs Getty Images To cut it as a professional wrestler, you need to have the physical chops to withstand cage matches and body slams and

In 2015, Perry Blackshear took the festival circuit by storm with his multiple award-winning debut feature They Look Like People, a slow-burning, lo-fi exercise in psychological horror propelled by an astonishing central performance from MacLeod Andrews. While Blackshear’s follow-up The Siren (2019) was not quite so well-received, When I Consume You marks a welcome return

Interior design trends come and go, yet a small stable of elements always stand the test of time. Vogue Australia highlights concepts as simple as using wood, through to deploying the statement armchair, as style icons that will always look good. Any home is capable of achieving these goals; by judicious use of statement pieces around

My Morning Jacket have announced a new self-titled album. My Morning Jacket arrives October 22 via ATO. It includes the newly unveiled track ‘Regularly Scheduled Programming’, which comes with an accompanying video co-directed by Jim James and George Mays. Check it out below and scroll down for the LP’s cover artwork (by Robert Beatty) and tracklist.

New seasons of Succession, Curb Your Enthusiasm and Insecure in the same month? The timeline is going to explode. By Frazier Tharpe August 23, 2021 Brian Cox in Succession.Courtesy of HBO. About two years ago, right as Game of Thrones was ending, it was briefly popular in nerdy entertainment circles to talk about the End

Fotocrime, the alias of singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ryan Patterson, has unveiled a new single called ‘So So Low’. It’s taken from his forthcoming third album, Heart of Crime, which is out this Friday (August 27) and includes previous entry ‘Delicate Prey’. Check it out below. “Possibly my favorite and the most personal song on Heart of

Lindsay Munroe has shared a new song called ‘Hornets’. Out now via producer/songwriter Steph Marziano’s label Common Language, the track follows previous single ‘Weekend Love’. Check it out below. “Hornets’ is a message of solidarity to them saying ‘even if this plays out terribly, you’re not only going to be ok, you’re going to be

When a rash of sensational museum robberies stunned Europe, police zeroed in on a fearsome crime family—and a flashy new generation of young outlaws. Joshua Hammer unravels the case of a billion-dollar jewel heist and the race to catch a brutally audacious band of thieves. By Joshua Hammer August 18, 2021 Illustration by Rob Vargas

Celebrating her 33rd birthday, Kacey Musgraves took to social media yesterday (August 21) to preview some new music. The singer-songwriter shared a snippet of a new song followed by several Instagram posts revealing the next line in a set of lyrics for what could be the title track of her upcoming album. Combined, her posts

Don Everly, the last surviving member of the iconic country rock duo The Everly Brothers, has died at the age of 84. A spokesperson for Everly’s family confirmed the news to the LA Times, reporting that he passed away at home in Nashville on Saturday. No cause of death was immediately disclosed. “Don lived by

The Detroit native grants a rare interview reflecting on his legacy, his fascination with Prince, and his appearance as a main character in Grand Theft Auto. By Mike Rubin Photography by Jarod Lew August 20, 2021 During Game 5 of the NBA Finals in June, my commercial-break trip to the fridge screeched to a halt

Today’s stylish menswear trends are forecasted for feel-good fits and low-key vibes. As society slowly returns to normalcy amidst the pandemic, men are gravitating towards designer shirts for men that resonate with this newfound post-lockdown lifestyle. People are seeking a fine balance between comfort and style, which can be seen across trendy menswear stores like

Atlanta singer and producer Abra has teamed up with Playboi Carti for her new song ‘Unlock It’. The track, produced by Abra and Boys Noize, marks her first major-label release since signing to Polo Grounds Music/RCA. Listen to it below. “‘Unlock It’ means so much to me for more reasons than I can count, and as

Nine days after being named Alex Trebek’s replacement, Richards’ history of offensive and sexist comments spurred a backlash that led him to step down. By Grant Rindner August 20, 2021 Mike Richards accepts the award for Outstanding Game Show for Jeopardy! during the 48th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards broadcast on June 25, 2021.Courtesy of the

When your debut album has been as anticipated as Oscar Lang’s, perhaps it’s acceptably bold to title the first track on it ‘Our Feature Presentation’; Lang, the London singer-songwriter, knows his own worth. After a string of well-regarded EP’s and many buzzy singles, his first full-length, Chew The Scenery, is an endearing hodgepodge of styles

“There’s something moving over me/ I want to remember everything,” Karly Hartzman sings on ‘Cody’s Only’, a highlight off Wednesday’s new album Twin Plagues. As the band drifts through the chaos of memory and between the realms of shoegaze, noise-pop, and country, that something remains as elusive as the everything is overwhelming – a haze

Brighton four-piece FUR have announced their debut album, When You Walk Away, which arrives November 5 via Boy Pablo’s 777 Music. Today’s announcement comes with the release of the new single ‘When You Walk Away Pt I’. Watch its music video and find the record’s cover artwork and tracklist below. The band’s Will Murray shared

With 30 million followers, killer abs, and a high-profile social media relationship, the 20-year-old soccer player is on the cutting edge of American fame. By Willa Bennett Photography by Tyrell Hampton August 19, 2021 Shorts, by 7 Days Active. Underwear, by Calvin Klein Underwear. Necklace (on top, throughout), his own, by Jaxxon. Necklace (on bottom,

How much can you make of a short time spent in a small town? If your heart’s in the right place, the Killers suggest on their new album, the answer is quite a lot. Arriving less than a year after Imploding the Mirage, one of the biggest and most triumphant efforts of the band’s career,

Miloe, the moniker of 20-year-old Democratic Republic of Congo-born, Minneapolis-based artist Bob Kabeya, has teamed up with Jamila Woods and Vagabon for a new version of ‘Winona’. The track originally appeared on Miloe’s sophomore EP Greenhouse, which arrived last year. Take a listen below. Kabeya said of the collaboration in a press release: “This version is

Sensor is a wholly unique installment in Ito’s oeuvre. By Tres Dean August 18, 2021 You’d be forgiven for expecting Sensor, the latest book from horror manga legend Junji Ito, to be more graphic. For nearly 40 years, Ito has been one of the most recognizable names in manga thanks to stories like Gyo, the

José González is back with another single from his upcoming album Local Valley. This one’s called ‘Swing’, and it arrives with a music video directed by longtime collaborator Mikel Cee Karlsson. Watch it below. “‘Swing’ is a song with (almost) only good vibes!” González remarked in a press release. “It was musically inspired by high-life

The veteran actor talks sex scenes, being out in Hollywood and his memorable Sex and the City appearance. By David Kaufman August 16, 2021 Murray Bartlett in The White Lotus.Courtesy of Mario Perez for HBO. Nearly 20 years ago, Australian actor Murray Bartlett had his first major break committing what many at the time would