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The first 24 seconds of Swiss director Jasmin Gordon and her co-writer Julien Bouissoux’s The Courageous (Les Courageux) don’t suggest a drama about a single mother’s struggles raising her three children. Instead, it communicates terror and suspense, even a foreboding or haunting presence hidden from our view. As the camera slowly inches us towards a
Horror isn’t confined to midnight movie marathons or dusty paperback novels. Sometimes, the real chills come from places you least expect, like the spinning reels of an online slot game. As the summer heat sets in, why not cool down with some cold-blooded scares? Horror-themed slots have become a dark little corner of online gaming
The tectonic plates of American luxury retail are shifting once again. Fresh from its seismic acquisition of Neiman Marcus Group, Saks Fifth Avenue is now moving to stabilize its new empire by offering a 49% stake in its most iconic asset, Bergdorf Goodman, for a staggering$1 billion. According to The Wall Street Journal, this is
Gallagher’s trial will not take place until September 2027 Paul Gallagher, the older brother of Oasis’ Liam and Noel Gallagher, pleaded not guilty to rape and other charges on Friday, Sept. 26. Gallagher, 59, also pleaded not guilty to charges of coercive and controlling behavior, three counts of sexual assault, three counts of intentional strangulation,
Bill Murray His Most Iconic Moments Through The Years! Published September 21, 2025 2:00 PM PDT TMZ.com/Getty Bill Murray‘s made it 75 times around the sun … and we’re looking back at some of his most iconic moments through the years! The star’s gotten used to being photographed at red carpets in his acting career
Is there a television series that better symbolizes the golden age of TV Westerns than Bonanza? Set against the sweeping backdrop of the Nevada Territory during the 1860s, Bonanza followed the lives of the Cartwright family, comprised of patriarch Ben (played by Lorne Greene) and his three very different sons: the wise and serious Adam
There are so many reasons why we wear pants, and one of them is simply to stay warm. However, for the eternally pantless ghost Trevor, he does not have that luxury, which means the actor who plays him on Ghosts doesn’t either (at least while the cameras are rolling). Have no fear, though, Asher Grodman
Elatsoe stars Ellie, a Lipan Apache teenager who has learned from her family how to raise the ghosts of dead animals. In this world, different religions and belief systems coincide, with the distant descendants of Greek gods inheriting minor powers and fairy rings of mushrooms providing instantaneous travel around the world. When Ellie’s cousin dies
With over 150 albums to his credit and counting, Bill Nelson may be one of the most prolific artists to emerge from the rock scene of the 1970s. This sonic chameleon has repeatedly damned the commercial consequences to follow his unquenchable muse into a multitude of genres – from glam, art-rock, and prog to ambient
Interview with Director Renny Harlin: The Strangers: Chapter 2 Director Renny Harlin(Die Hard 2, Cliffhanger, Exorcist: The Beginning) Janel- How are you Renny? I am so sorry I’m muted. Renny- It’s okay because you are either invisible and you can hear things or you are visible, but you cannot say anything. [Laughter] Janel- The Strangers:
The beautiful Scarlett Johansson was captured arriving to “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” Monday evening in a black strapless Balmain dress to promote her upcoming film “Eleanor the Great” which she will serve as the Director. The $5,000 long strapless knit dress by Balmain is worth every penny, and accentuated Johansson’s toned frame. With
Sabrina Carpenter might be singing “When Did You Get Hot?” to a random ex — but Kevin Bacon? He’s dedicating it to the pigs on his farm. The actor shared a guitar-backed reimagining of the Man’s Best Friend favorite from his farm, and Carpenter absolutely loved it. “We’re big fans of @sabrinacarpenter here on the
Elon Musk and President Trump We’re Friends Again!!! Published September 21, 2025 2:34 PM PDT | Updated September 22, 2025 4:15 PM PDT Turning Point USA Elon Musk and President Trump look like they are back on good terms … because they’re sitting shoulder to shoulder at the Charlie Kirk memorial service. Elon and Trump
It’s too darn hot! Jeff Probst says an “oppressive heat” plagued the first 10-15 days of filming Season 49, making for the hottest season since Season 31, Survivor: Cambodia. Probst’s exhaustion will be visible in the pre-merge episodes. As for the 18 players, he says, “It hit their cognitive ability so fast” and greatly impacted
Lately, the Deaf community has been making great strides in cinema. CODA, a movie with Deaf characters played by Deaf actors, made history by winning Best Picture in 2022. Streaming is also providing Deaf inclusivity with movies like Barbie having an ASL version and Sinners’ cool new feature on Max with BASL. Now I’ve learned
Isabelle Popp has written all sorts of things, ranging from astrophysics research articles and math tests to crossword puzzles and poetry. These days she’s writing romance. When she’s not reading or writing, she’s probably knitting or scouring used book stores for vintage gothic romance paperbacks. Originally from New York, she’s as surprised as anyone that
Maybe it’s just a coincidence, but calling it a coincidence would be overlooking that Saint Etienne don’t just create pop music, they obsess over it. They are music archeologists, curators, and historians, parsing the esthetics and minutiae like botanists in a rainforest. What’s more, Saint Etienne‘s very career got off the ground with a brilliantly
The Official Poster for Melon Heads House of Crow from Fright Teck Pictures. Writer and Director, Eddie Lengyel (American Poltergeist: The Curse of Lilith Ratchet, Hellweek) Starring Alicia Marie Spurlock, Tara O. Horvath, Branislav R. Tatalovic, Rob Jaeger, George Tutie, Amanda Collins, and Debbie Scaletta While working on their senior project, Ada Collins and Kaylee
The wait is over as Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s daughter Rocki Irish Mayers has officially made her grand entrance into the world. That’s right ya’ll after giving birth to two boys RZA Athelston Mayers and Riot Rose Mayers, Rihanna has finally given birth to a baby girl who is glowing with life. Rihanna, who’s first
“Our hearts go out to all of those affected,” the band wrote One person was killed and two more were injured in a stabbing that took place outside of Phish‘s show at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia, on Friday night. Police responded to a violent altercation just after 9:30 p.m. ET, according to a
Jessica Alba and Danny Ramirez Let’s Get Handsy In Public!!! Published September 21, 2025 2:59 PM PDT | Updated September 22, 2025 6:32 PM PDT Jessica Alba and new boyfriend Danny Ramirez are getting handsy … as in, they’re holding hands on a romantic stroll through the streets. Check out these photos of Jessica and
Rom-Com Rule #1: You’re going toadorethis debut novel fromYoung SheldonandGeorgie & Mandy’s First MarriagestarRaegan Revord. Revord, who has played Sheldon’s twin sister Missy Cooper in the CBS sitcom universe since 2017, was cast at just nine years old. Now, they’re stepping into a new role: novelist. Their debut,Rules for Fake Girlfriends,was released on September 2,
SPOILER WARNING: The following article contains major spoilers for The Long Walk. If you have not yet seen the film, proceed at your own risk! It’s that time once again: for the fifth time in 2025, we have reached a release date for a new Stephen King project. They’ve been arriving all year, including two
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When it comes to feminist music and what, if anything, is fashionable in feminism these days, Nancy Sinatra’s song about those soft-toe boots doesn’t come to mind. We’re more likely to think about how Taylor Swift presents herself on the world stage. “I don’t dress for women. I don’t dress for men,” she says, “Lately
Janel Spiegel 09/26/2025 News https://youtu.be/AV_qvBUTVas?si=004AQsUEOarDWSR9 Halloween Event of the YearFor the first time in more than a decade, Halloween lands on a Friday! Kick off this year’s festivities with an incredible double feature. Two Quality FilmsThis Halloween Weekend, moviegoers nationwide can experience a horror fan’s dream: critically acclaimed and Certified FreshHallow RoadandVincent Must Dieback-to-back—for the
Designer Jessica Rich has returned with her FW25 collection, dubbed the Power Drop, and it’s her boldest, most intentional release yet. Known for crafting unapologetically sexy footwear with a luxury edge, Rich takes her brand back to its roots — releasing shoes one at a time to ensure each pair gets the spotlight it deserves.
Bad Bunny said goodbye to theNo Me Quiero Ir de Aquí residency at El Choli with a bang. On Saturday night, for his “Una Más” show, which was livestreamed by Amazon Music, the Puerto Rican icon brought out a slew of guests, including salsa legend Marc Anthony, RaiNao, Dei V, Ñengo Flow, Arcángel, De La
Guess Who This Late-Night Talk Show Host Is! Published September 21, 2025 4:00 PM PDT | Updated September 22, 2025 6:04 AM PDT TMZ.com We know he might be off the air for a little while … but we still wanna see if you can guess who this late-night TV show host is! We ran