Newbourne Park by Jennifer Thorne (G.P. Putnam’s Sons, September 29) In 2024, Jennifer Thorne released Diavola, a bone-chilling gothic ghost story set in Italy, and I haven’t been able to stop talking about it since. 2026’s Newbourne Park sees Thorne return to a family vacation story, but the locales and the scares are quite different
Doechii and Lady Gaga released “Runway” on Thursday, their collaboration track from The Devil Wears Prada 2. The song arrives ahead of the film’s debut on May 1. “You gonna burn your tongue on this tea,” warns Gaga on the track, before Doechii declares, “Got the front row screaming, ‘Okay, okay’/ Do a little twirl/Let
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Nigerian Erotica Writers Bypass Morality Police With Women’s-Only WhatsApp Groups Listen, if I know anything about humanity, it’s
Melissa Coles is no stranger to adversity — nor to overcoming it. From childhood, she envisioned herself under the bright lights of Broadway and in front of the camera on the silver screen. Unlike many who let early dreams fade, Coles pursued hers with determination, studying drama, mastering literature, and commanding her high‑school stage with
Natasha Bishopis the author of the upcoming romance The Art of Loving You, releasing April 14th from Zando/Slow Burn. Here, she shares three books that reflect the themes of grief and healing that run through the story. Fast by Millie Belizaire: Grief shows up as motion. It is constant, controlled, and deeply intentional. The heroine,
Earlier this week, the Trump administration dropped its appeal in Rhode Island v. Trump, one of the two cases filed against the regime following the gutting of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) last March. Now, just days later, the second case brought to court over the IMLS’s dismantling has an outcome, too.
When we started getting into watches beyond the usual suspects everyone knows, we kept asking ourselves: what else is out there for people who want something quality but not necessarily the same watch everyone else has? That’s how we eventually came across Theorema – a watch collection from Tufina Watches. Today, we’re going to talk


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This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. We’ve been waiting for this one. Octavia Butler’s 1993 dystopian novel Parable of the Sower is finally set for a film adaptation. The eerily prescient story opens in 2024 and images a United States in which times are
The Fashion Trust U.S. Awards unveiled its 2026 winners in Los Angeles, bringing together a dynamic mix of industry leaders, celebrities, and emerging designers for a night dedicated to supporting American fashion talent. Honorees included Tory Burch and Michèle Lamy, both recognized for their lasting contributions to the industry and their commitment to fostering the
At her Cécred event in Los Angeles, Beyoncé embraced a refined neutral palette, stepping out in an ivory look from Zimmermann’s Fall 2026 collection. Styled by Ty Hunter, her ensemble featured a silky, draped dress layered beneath a structured double-breasted blazer, complete with a coordinating scarf detail. The tonal ivory-on-ivory styling delivered a polished and
There is a version of comfort that looks like surrender, and then there is the kind that feels intentional, considered, and quietly pulled together. Staying home should not require a costume change into something shapeless or forgettable. The modern lounge wardrobe has learned that lesson well. These pieces are not about hiding from the world,
Bayview Entertainment is proud to announce the April 2026 release of The House at the End of the Lane, a haunting new psychological thriller from acclaimed filmmaker Jason Figgis (Winifred Meeks, The Twilight Hour). Starring international screen legend Patrick Bergin (Sleeping with the Enemy, Patriot Games), the film explores the fragile boundary between professional detachment
Thinestra Movie Review by Matt Boiselle Thinestra – directed by Nathan Hertz, written by Avra Fox-Lerner and starring Michelle Macedo, Melissa Macedo, Brian Huskey and Shannon Dang Synopsis: A young woman takes a new weight-loss drug and the fat she sheds returns in the form of an evil doppelganger. Ah, the beauty of prescription pharmaceuticals
Busted Babies Movie Review by Matt Boiselle Busted Babies directed and written by Kasper Meltedhair, and starring Kasper Meltedhair, Erin Caywood and Cody Brant Synopsis: When a mysterious substance turns flesh into glass, all hell breaks loose and your viewing experience will never be the same again. Look, we’ve all at one time or another
Scream Therapy Movie Review by Matt Boiselle Scream Therapy – directed and written by Cassie Keet, and starring Harley Bronwyn, Claire Dellamar and Mandie Cheung. Synopsis: A girls’ weekend of restorative scream therapy awaits a group of friends, but a determined clan of incel-cultists have other plans for them in mind. There’s no bigger refresh
Janel Spiegel 04/08/2026 News Dave Sheridan and Felissa Rose Join Cast of “Haunted Hookers” Scream King and Queen Attached to Star in Horror Comedy April 2, 2026, Los Angeles — Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp, Terrifier 2, Stream) and Dave Sheridan (Scary Movie 1, Scary Movie 6, The Devil’s Rejects) have agreed to star in the
Janel Spiegel 04/07/2026 News A woman who moderates a YouTube-like platform, responsible for filtering out any content that is offensive or violent, comes across a group on the website that appears to be re-enacting the murders from the original film. As misinformation spreads widely online, she must determine whether the killings are real or staged.
Dan Levy stepped out for the Big Mistakes premiere wearing a look from Versace’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection. His outfit featured a grey pinstripe blazer jacket paired with brown leather pants and a striped silk shirt, creating a mix of tailoring and texture that balanced structure with ease. The ensemble was further styled with a printed
Atlanta showed up in full force as Pinky Cole, K. Michelle, and Cynthia Bailey stepped out for the screening of The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 17. With anticipation building around the new season, the energy was high and the crowd stayed locked in as the franchise returned with new moments and familiar faces already
Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep attended The Devil Wears Prada 2 Tokyo fan event to promote the film ahead of its May 1st theatrical release, both in coordinated red, black, and white looks! Anne Hathaway opted for a black and ivory Valentino Couture silk gown defined by a structured strapless bodice and a sculptural peplum
A social media influencer must survive a supernatural card game where every draw brings a new nightmare to life. Producers Eric Martinez and Curt Fulster are thrilled to reveal a terrifying first glimpse behind the scenes of their upcoming found-footage feature, Last Look. Directed by A.J. Bennett, the film blends the high-stakes suspense of a
I Know Exactly How You Die Movie Review by Matt Boiselle I Know Exactly How You Die – directed by Alexandra Speith and written by Mike Corey, and starring Rushabh Patel, Stephanie Hogan and Katie Wieland Synopsis: A writer in the middle of penning his latest slasher-novel faces the challenge of trying to protect his
Watch Me Sleep Movie Review by Matt Boiselle Watch Me Sleep – directed by John Williams (also wrote) and Steve Wood, and starring Darren McAree, James Whitehurst & Sarah Wynn Kordas Synopsis: After the death of his mother, a son has a webcam installed into her coffin to watch her eternal slumber, but his mother
Mr. Sandman Movie Review by Matt Boiselle Mr. Sandman – directed and written by Matthew I. Schmidt and starring Hailey Kate Schmidt, Sherry Hoffman & Mackenzie Newbury Synopsis: A young girl’s nightmarish journey through one night of disrupted sleep leads the question: what if there really is someone watching us in the dark? I don’t
‘s love for Chappell Roan keeps growing. In fact, she told The Guardian she could graph out exactly how her affection has been building using a simple mathematical function: “The more people hate her, the more I love her,” she said. Despite this, she added, “I don’t like how she’s being treated at all.” Roan
The Knowles-Carter clan have touched down in Paris for Spring Break, and have been spied all over the city by Vendetta Dailly, shopping it up and attending brand launches. Rumi and Blue were spied perfume shopping, with Rumi in a Paris sweatshirt, and Blue in a Brazil jersey, Timberland boots, and a vintage Louis Vuitton
Pepsi, the main sponsor for London’s Wireless Festival for a decade, announced Sunday it was pulling its support for the fest amid Wireless’ three-night booking of Kanye West. The soda company’s decision comes hours after British Prime Minister Keir Starmer issued a statement criticizing Wireless organizers for enlisting West to headline three nights at the


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White, on SNL as musical guest for the sixth time, performs songs he released the previous day Jack White made his sixth musical guest appearance on Saturday Night Live, performing two new songs, “Derecho Demonico” and “G.O.D. And The Broken Ribs,” which he shared Friday. “Derecho Demonico” translates to “demonic right,” and in “G.O.D. And