As promised, Rubén Blades is paying tribute to his longtime collaborator and friend Willie Colón. Colon died on Saturday at age 75. Once his family announced the news, Blades took to Instagram. “What I was reluctant to believe: Willie Colón has indeed passed away. I send my deepest condolences to his wife Julia, his children,
The star celebrated The Life of a Showgirl track topping the Billboard Hot 100 Taylor Swift is celebrating her latest Number One hit with a giant pretzel. On Monday, the pop star took to social media after “Opalite” topped the Billboard Hot 100 — marking her 14th song to dominate the charts. Alongside an Instagram
Mariah The Scientist hit the stage Saturday night at The Anthem in DC for her Hearts Sold Separately Tour, where she delivered heartfelt vocals in an incredible teal green $1,479 ‘KNWLS’ outfit. The Atlanta native who first broke out on the scene with her EP “To Die For” in 2018 is now performing to sold
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Eat, Pray, Love certainly isn’t without its critics. Although many praised Gilbert’s writing as highly relatable, it also stoked commentary on the wealth and whiteness that made her story possible. A 2010 Bitch magazine review of the memoir coined the term “priv-lit” to describe “literature or media whose expressed goal is one of spiritual, existential,


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Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather Fawcett Narrator: Genevieve Cocke What’s better than a book that features cats? A book that features cats and magic! This delightful feline-filled fantasy is set in Montréalin the 1920s, in an alternate world where magic exists. Agnes Aubert runs a shelter where she finds homes for street cats,
The track, which features Megan Thee Stallion, appears in animated hit KPop Demon Hunters TWICE appeared on The Tonight Show to perform their song “Strategy.” The track was originally released in 2024 as part of the K-pop group‘s EP of the same name. The recorded version features Megan Thee Stallion, although she did not join
The turmoil followed the killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes during a Mexican military operation aided by U.S. intelligence Kali Uchis‘s The Sincerely Tour stop at the Auditorio Telmex in Guadalajara on Sunday, Feb. 22, was cancelled as violence overtakes parts of Mexico following the killing of Mexico’s top cartel leader Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes
Isaac Hayes’ estate has reached a private settlement with Donald Trump after suing the president and his campaign over the unauthorized use of the 1966 soul classic “Hold On, I’m Coming” at campaign rallies. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the estate previously demanded $3 million. In court filings, the estate had accused
Nicki Minaj’s MAGA turn has been partly fueled by an army of bot accounts on X, according to a new report shared with Politico. Put together by the disinformation company Cyabra, the report analyzed engagement tied to 51 “political-related posts” on Minaj’s X account between Nov. 11 and Dec. 22, just as the rapper was
Angela Bassett attended the 2026 American Black Film Festival Honors wearing a black and gold embellished ensemble by Falguni Shane Peacock. Styled by Jennifer Lynn, the look featured a structured black gown layered beneath a coordinating tailored coat adorned with intricate gold appliqué detailing. The silhouette combined classic tailoring with statement embellishment, as metallic floral
Rev. Jesse Jackson, a civil rights leader, Baptist minister, and founder of Operation PUSH and the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, has passed away at 84, his family confirmed. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, Jackson rose to national prominence during the Civil Rights Movement, marching alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and advocating for racial equality, voting


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It’s the second song off The Life of a Showgirl to reach the top spot Taylor Swift has danced her way to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 once again with “Opalite.” It marks the pop superstar’s 14th song to reach Number One. With the achievement, Swift ties Rihanna for the third-most Number One
Earlier this month, Hykeem “Baby Keem” Carter uploaded a trilogy of short documentaries to promote his second album, Ca$ino. Titled Booman after his childhood nickname and packed with video footage taken by an aunt, LaConnie Govan, the series is an unexpectedly trenchant and raw glimpse at Baby Keem’s early life — being born in Los
You ask, we answer #mostrequested! Readers flooded our inbox for the details on Chrissy Lampkin’s courtside look. @5star_hollywood asked, “Can we get the deets on this outfit please 🙏🏾” @marridosubmu_lige added, “Can you please tell me where the jeans came from that Chrissy is wearing?” @__mainy typed, “Cover this look please.” @lalagabor wrote, “Hey FBD,
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. Mother Foucault Bookshop Has The Best Bookstore Name Around. And Now They Bought Their Own Building. Powell’s is
A buzzing hive at closing time – that is what Melbet’s game lobby feels like, stuffed with more than seven thousand different options. Hunting down a slot with strong returns? Or maybe something offbeat at the card tables? The site leans hard on quantity, plus instant load times. Stability matters when money rides high; smooth
The country artist will be joined by a few special guests at the event scheduled for May 15 ahead of the 2026 ACM Awards Riley Green is kicking off ACM Awards weekend with an intimate concert at Topgolf Las Vegas. The country artist will host ACM Lifting Lives “Country on the Green: Riley Green &
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Some of Hollywoods brightest actors and actresses made their way to London to attend the 2026 BAFTA awards held at the Royal Festival Hall. Teyana Taylor, who has been dominating red carpets left-and-right, was on the scene in a plum colored Burberry gown designed by Daniel Lee. Her long sleeve gown had a dramatic collar
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. What’s happening in the world of book news for crime and mystery readers? An excellent audiobook production announcement, a revival play about Truman Capote, Colin Firth in a Noir adaptation, and more! Emma Thompson narrates! The audiobook of
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Romance can be a fraught genre for disabled readers and authors. “Conventionally attractive” has often meant white, thin, straight, and non-disabled. Some romance novels emphasize physical stamina and acrobatic positions. When I was younger, this focus made me
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. When it comes to new releases, my eyes are bigger than my stomach. Every month, there are so many exciting books coming out that I want to add to my TBR—far more than I can actually read. Something
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A24 has transformed from a boutique distributor into a full-blown cultural identity. In an era of formulaic jump-scares, they have cornered the market on “elevated horror”—films that are as much about psychological trauma as they are about the supernatural. But their secret weapon isn’t just the scripts; it’s a digital-first, viral-ready marketing machine that treats
Six months after releasing his last album, Charley Crockett is set to complete his Sagebrush Trilogy. The prolific songwriter dropped “Kentucky Too Long” last Friday — a guitar-heavy lament that builds upon the themes that the Texas crooner laid out over the past year. On Wednesday, Crockett announced the release of Age of the Ram,