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Promising Young Woman writer-director Emerald Fennell returns for her second feature in the thick of awards season. By Vince Mancini August 30, 2023 Emerald Fennell won an Academy Award for her first feature, Promising Young Woman (a sexual assault revenge thriller starring Carey Mulligan) and now she’s back with her sophomore effort, Saltburn, starring everyone’s

Maya Binyam’s debut novel Hangman was born from its first sentence. “In the morning, I received a phone call and was told to board a flight,” the narrator notes, unsure of why he’s returning to his home country in sub-Saharan Africa after 26 years in America. The slim novel that follows is a hazy, dreamlike

Zach Condon has announced his first new Beirut album in over four years. The Gallipoli follow-up is called Hadsel, and it’s set to arrive on November 10 via his own Pompeii Records. Today’s announcement comes with the release of the lead single ‘So Many Plans’, which you can check out below, along with the album

The rising actor you’ve seen in Righteous Gemstones, Booksmart, and Licorice Pizza is also popping up in a lot of memes. By Esther Zuckerman August 29, 2023 Photographs: Getty Images; Collage: Gabe Conte Shannon Jones, 31, was on the Skyler Gisondo train early. She’s been a fan of the actor ever since the 2015 movie

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Last week, Mannequin Pussy announced they’ve bought back their masters from their former label, Tiny Engines, and launched their own imprint, Romantic Records. Today, they’ve released a new single, ‘I Got Heaven’, their first new music since 2021’s Perfect EP. It was produced by John Congleton and comes with a video directed by Mason Mercer

There will be no deluxe edition for Jocelyn. By Grant Rindner August 28, 2023 HBO’s The Idol, starring Lily-Rose Depp and Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye, will not move forward with a second season.Courtesy of Eddy Chen for HBO. Neil Young once said, “it’s better to burn out than to fade away,” and that’s certainly what

Japanese filmmaking is known to have begun as early as 1898—two years after the motion picture came to the Land of the Rising Sun with the importation of Thomas Edison’s Kinetoscope1—and in a short span of time became adopted as a propaganda tool for the country’s military ambitions. During the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905, the

Vito Schnabel Gallery, the beloved art gallery, will exhibit Zachary Armstrong: New York in their New York gallery on 43 Clarkson Street. The exhibition will run from the 13th of September until the 28th of October. As part of this exhibition, the artist will present a new body of work that reflects his inventive multi-medium practice, including

Throughout the week, we update our Best New Songs playlist with the new releases that caught our attention the most, be it a single leading up to the release of an album or a newly unveiled deep cut. And each Monday, we round up the best new songs released over the past week (the eligibility period begins

Celine Song’s A24 film about a life left behind is finally out on streaming this week—and well worth your time. By Raymond Ang August 27, 2023 Teo Yoo and Greta Lee star in A24’s Past Lives, one of the must-watch movies of 2023.Courtesy of A24 via Everett Collection When the trailer for Celine Song’s Past

Brian McBride, one half of the ambient duo Stars of the Lid, has died at the age of 53. “I am deeply saddened to tell everyone that Brian McBride has passed away,” a note on the band’s official Instagram page reads. “I love the guy & he will be missed.” Born Brian Edward McBride in

The Apple TV+ show is the latest and biggest example of a streamer leaning on an A-list star for a throwback series that prioritizes pulp thrills over prestige. By Jake Kring-Schreifels August 25, 2023 Idris Elba’s A-lister leading man energy is on full display in AppleTV+’s Hijack.Courtesy of Aidan Monaghan for Apple. When Succession ended

Bernie Marsden, the original guitarist for Whitesnake and co-writer behind hits including ‘Here I Go Again’ and ‘Fool for Your Loving’, has died. “On behalf of his family, it is with deep sadness we announce the death of Bernie Marsden,” a statement on his official website reads. “Bernie died peacefully on Thursday evening with his

In this segment, we showcase the most notable albums out each week. Here are the albums out on August 25, 2023: The Armed, Perfect Saviors The Armed are back with Perfect Saviors, the follow-up to 2021’s ULTRAPOP. The band’s Tony Wolski produced the new record with Ben Chisholm and Troy Van Leeuwen, while Alan Moulder

The ascendance of Ahsoka, from the Clone Wars to the new Rosario Dawson-starring Disney series, opens up exciting new paths for storytelling. By William Goodman August 25, 2023 Rosario Dawson’s Ahsoka Tano might be one of Star Wars’ last hopes to take the franchise into new storytelling territory.Courtesy of Lucasfilm Ltd. To its detriment in

The Callous Daoboys have announced a new EP, God Smiles on the Callous Daoboys, which is out October 20 via MNRK Heavy/Modern Static Records. Following last year’s Celebrity Therapist, the three-track collection includes the new single ‘Waco Jesus’, which you can check out below. “’Waco Jesus’ is about insecurity, projecting that insecurity and not doing

Strawberry Runners is the musical project of Emi Night, who started gaining traction with releases like the 2015 tape Hatcher Creek and 2017’s In the Garden, In the Night EP. Though they kept writing songs – often centered around traumatic events involving domestic violence and mental illness in their family – Night took a break from performing and

Selena Gomez has shared a new song, ‘Single Soon’, which is produced by Benny Blanco and Cashmere Cat. Check out the video for it below. “Y’all have been asking for new music for a while,” Gomez wrote on Instagram this week. “Since I’m not quite done with SG3, I wanted to put out a fun

Between this and a rumored time jump, season 3 sounds very intriguing—but we still probably won’t get new episodes until 2025. By Grant Rindner August 24, 2023 Zendaya and Hunter Schafer in Euphoria. Creator Sam Levinson teased season 3 will be a “film noir.”Courtesy of Eddy Chen for HBO. With its stable of young, increasingly

Sunglasses transcend mere fashion, serving as a vital protection against ultraviolet radiation for the eyes and the delicate skin of the eyelids, preventing premature ageing. If you find yourself constantly squinting against the relentless sun’s rays, consider embracing polarised sunglasses. These lenses not only shield you from harmful UV radiation but also diminish glare and

It was all because of a chess game. By Heven Haile August 23, 2023 Photographs: John Fetterman, Getty Images; Collage: Gabe Conte Over the weekend, Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman destabilized the public with a selfie. “Lost a bet with Karl,” he captioned his Twitter post. To the surprise of many, his signature peppered goatee was

Australia’s outback is home to a distinctive style of clothing that reflects both the rugged practicality of the land and the timeless appeal of tradition. Australian cowboy clothing, often embodied by the iconic Akubra hats, has transcended its origins and carved a niche in modern fashion trends. This article explores the fascinating journey of Australian

This Is Lorelei – the project led by Nate Amos of Water From Your Eyes and My Idea – has announced a new EP titled EP #33. It lands this Friday, August 25. Lead single ‘The Laughter Remains’ is out today, and you can hear it below. The four-track collection is “is two pairs of