The cinematic landscape is experiencing a seismic shift as independent horror completely upends the traditional summer blockbuster season. In a historic box office turn, lean indie horror productions are actively outperforming legacy Hollywood franchises on the scale of Star Wars. Driven by Gen Z creators who graduated from YouTube to theatrical screens, this disruption marks
The blood, gore, and visceral terror of Mario Cerrito’s highly anticipated underground sequel have officially taken top honors. Practical effects artist Charmaine Cerrito took home the prestigious Best Special FX award for her outstanding, stomach-churning work on Human Hibachi 3 at the New Jersey Horror Con and Film Festival. The victory solidifies the third installment
FAN EXPO Philadelphia 2026 took over the Pennsylvania Convention Center from May 29–31, 2026, bringing an absolute goldmine of nostalgia for fans of cult classics, sci-fi giants, and 1980s pop culture. While the massive convention drew thousands of attendees for its comic creators and cosplay red carpets, the absolute highlights of the weekend centered around
Dragon Studios has officially announced the production of THE BAT, a gothic World War I horror epic currently filming on location in the United Kingdom. The ambitious feature serves as the official launchpad for the DRagonSTUDIOS Dark Universe, an interconnected cinematic world where literary monsters, occult masterminds, and legendary villains collide in the shadows of
When Nashville songwriters Chase McGill and Matt Dragstrem are asked exactly how they wrote Luke Bryan’s new song, the countrified “gym, tan, laundry” anthem “Fish Hunt Golf Drink,” they can’t help but break the ice with a joke. “Drag just opened ChatGPT and…,” McGill says, before he and his songwriting partner erupt into laughter. They’re
Following the streaming success of the hit independent horror anthology film At Death’s Door (2025) on Tubi, indie filmmaker and rock musician Frank Palangi has officially launched production and a crowdfunding campaign on GoFundMe for the highly anticipated sequel, At Death’s Door 2. Distributed in partnership with Cinema Epoch, the sequel aims to deliver an
Marketing Macabre is officially firing up the engines for its 2026 Summer Book Club, and the hunt is on for the next great additions to its seasonal reading list. The horror public relations firm is officially inviting horror authors, novelists, comic creators, and publishers to submit their latest literary nightmares for inclusion in this year’s
Charlie Puth made sure his tour behind his fourth album, Whatever’s Clever!, is unlike any pop show out there, packed with jazz chords, world-class funk bass, lengthy keyboard and guitar solos, and no choreography or stage gimmickry whatsoever. But his sold-out Friday night show at Madison Square Garden was the most one-of-a-kind concert so far
Vanilla Ice defended his decision to play Donald Trump‘s upcoming Freedom 250 concert, saying he’d also consider performing for Russian president Vladimir Putin if given the opportunity. “I’m here to party with America, man,” the rapper said in aninterviewwith TMZ that was posted on Friday. “Music is made to bring people together and that’s all
Revenge of the Corn Zombies – the final chapter in the Corn Zombies saga It started with Attack of the Corn Zombies. It continued with Return of the Corn Zombies. Be part of the final chapter: Revenge of the Corn Zombies. Six years after the outbreak, survivors have found refuge in an abandoned sanatorium. As
The Witchcraft franchise is crawling back from the grave — and it’s bringing Eric Roberts with it. The Oscar-nominated actor (Runaway Train, The Dark Knight, Babylon) has officially joined the cast of Witchcraft: The Lanterne of Light, the newest installment in the long-running horror franchise. But this isn’t the campy direct-to-video horror fans may remember.
Frankie Valli has cancelled his remaining concerts for 2026, citing unspecified health issues. In a post on Instagram on Friday, the singer confirmed that Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons would be taking the rest of the year off from touring. “I’m so sorry to disappoint the folks who have purchased tickets to my shows,
“Momma gets by while Papa gets high,” Paul McCartney sings at the end of his superb new album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane. It’s a story he’s kept telling his whole career — the ballad of a tough, lonely, but resilient old woman, who nobody else even notices. He’s always written songs about these women,
The 94-year-old executive was hospitalized in New York City on Friday evening Clive Davis has been hospitalized in New York City following an upper respiratory issue, a representative for the music mogul has confirmed to Rolling Stone. Davis was admitted to the hospital Friday evening, per TMZ. He is expected to be released within the
There was a time during the Beatles’ rise to fame that Paul McCartney thought he had found the one place he could roam without being spotted. During an interview on The Zane Lowe Show to discuss his deeply nostalgic new album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, the 83-year-old musician shared memories of navigating the early
Kanye West has been cleared to enter the Netherlands for a live performance as part of the rap star’s looming European tour. According to Reuters, officials in the Netherlands concluded that no evidence had been discovered in their investigation of West to constitute him being banned from entering the country. “Solid grounds are needed to
A federal judge has reinstated Megan Thee Stallion’s $16,000 defamation win against blogger Milagro Gramz, finding Gramz was acting on behalf of Tory Lanez and his family when she attacked Megan’s credibility in three statements that a jury found defamatory. In a ruling issued Friday and obtained by Rolling Stone, Chief U.S. District Judge Cecilia
“There’s power in using music to humanize conversations,” Becky G tells Rolling Stone Carlos Santana and Becky G want the world to understand the harsh realities of ICE raids with new song “Mi Gran Amor.” “I think there’s power in using music to humanize conversations that people too often reduce to politics. Behind every headline
Ciara Miller made her presence known at the Summer House reunion, arriving in a look that was anything but ordinary. The reality television personality wore a Dipetsa SS26 piece from the label’s Archaeology of Self collection — a sculptural rope fringe bralette paired with a draped maxi skirt, both constructed from the brand’s signature intricately
Naomi Osaka brought high fashion to the clay courts of Roland Garros during the 2026 French Open, turning heads with not one but two custom looks crafted by designer Kevin Germanier in collaboration with stylist Marty Harper. For her first appearance, Osaka stepped onto the court in a bronze sequined peplum jacket and black tulle
The 30th anniversary of the American Black Film Festival kicked off in Miami Beach with the world premiere of Strung, drawing a constellation of talent to the red carpet for an evening that was equal parts cinema and fashion. Chloe Bailey, who stars in the film, set the tone in a $3,200 Avaro Figlio Radiance
Here’s a champagne problem for you, in case you need a break from the real kind: there are so many great Latine books coming out this year! I was putting together some roundups for summer and fall and watched those lists become unwieldy very quickly, especially when I’m behind on the books I said I’d
Personal style is part of daily life. It affects how people show up at work, feel at social events and express themselves without saying a word. Clothes, shoes, accessories and beauty choices can be practical, creative and confidence-building. At the same time, fashion spending can quietly become a financial problem. A few small purchases can
Sourcebooks Landmark For centuries, the Hua women held sway over the courts of emperors and the boardrooms of billionaires…and in every fifth generation, an eldest daughter is born with the rarest gift of all: the ability to summon true love. As a long-awaited fifth daughter, Lucy was supposed to be the miracle her exacting mother


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June is a big month for new releases in every genre. If you’re looking for the top titles, what better source than independent booksellers? Indie booksellers are passionate about finding the best books to put in customer’s hands, and here are some of their top picks for new books out in June. Every month, the
Skyward by Brandon Sanderson to Be Adapted for Television The first novel in bestselling author Brandon Sanderson’s young adult quartet, Skyward, will be the next project for Tomorrow Studios and TV writer-producers Jed Whedon and Maurissa Tancharoen. Sanderson is set to be one of the series’ co-writers. Skyward is about a young woman who wants
Welcome to the oddest workplace romances. This is a list of coworkers who do not work in offices. Instead, you can find them working together on film sets, in sports stadiums, at zoos, and in other unusual workplaces. When you think of a workplace romance, you typically imagine romance amid the corporate workplace. However, I
The first time I encountered audiobooks as a kid was in my parents’ minivan, squashed in the back seats amongst my three brothers, as my parents played us books on tape during long car rides. It transformed my travels. The audiobook narrators spoke worlds into existence for me. Through the grainy glass of my window,
Markus Zusak: Oh, the old pitch. It’s like when you finish a book, and people say, oh, what’s it about? Every author or every writer just freezes in that moment and says, oh, my God. And in this case, I’ve had 20 years to think about it. I still often go with the idea that