When we think about annual book lists, very often we are thinking about TheNew York Times best of the year, the NPR Book Concierge, or, of course, Book Riot’s Best of the Year. Sometimes we might see what the New York Public Library has done, as one of the largest and most prominent library systems
Oregon has a rich history of excluding Black people. During westward expansion, while whites were incentivized to “settle” the inchoate Oregon through the “Donation Land Claim Act,” Black people were prohibited from entering the territory. In 1859, Oregon became the 33rd state in the Union, and the only one admitted with an “exclusion clause”. Oregonians
There is a point in almost every academic journey when things stop being simple. It is not about intelligence or effort. It is about volume. Too many assignments, overlapping deadlines, and expectations that keep increasing. In that moment, students begin to look for something practical. Not shortcuts. Solutions. This article is based on direct testing
Horror has always known how to get under the skin. A strange noise in the next room. A figure standing just a second too long in the background. A silence that feels wrong. In film and television, those moments work because the audience is trapped in the director’s hands. We are shown exactly what to
Michael Joy, the prominent horror publicist and creator ofMarketing Macabre, is entering the high-stakes final week of theKickstarter campaignfor his feature film debut,DEAD afterlife. With only$1,500 remainingto hit the primary funding goal, the production team is calling on horror fans and independent cinema supporters to help push this “zombie/ghost mash-up” across the finish line. DEAD
Horror has always been a genre that rewards close attention to craft, and in the past two years slot design has quietly become one of the more interesting places to watch that craft travel. Studios with rights to classic monsters, slasher icons, and haunted-house tropes spent 2024 and 2025 rebuilding mechanical vocabularies around atmosphere, audio
As raw as it is melodic and as smart as it is funny, The Fabulous Sounds of the Pacific Northwest marked Young Fresh Fellows as early, unknowing architects of what we now call alternative rock. Loaded with wiry hooks, relentless energy, and sharp instincts, the 1984 debut set an electrifying standard for a sound still
Frankie, Maniac Woman Movie Review by Matt Boiselle Frankie, Maniac Woman – directed by Pierre Tsigaridis, written by Dina Silva and Pierre Tsigaridis and starring Dina Silva, Stefanie Estes and Jordan DeBarge Synopsis: An aspiring L.A. singer confronts childhood trauma, internalized misogyny and industry fat-shaming until she violently breaks. Take a look back at many
You ask, we answer! @tashell_amoy says, “Hey Dolls can you tell me where Bernice dress is from please” Bernice Burgos celebrated her birthday wearing a $7,300 Dipetsa wetlook dress designed in a pink and orange sunset gradient. The look featured the brand’s signature draped construction with a halter-style neckline, a plunging cutout bodice, and a
Yung Miami stepped out in New York for a press run wearing a vintage Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2004 floral mini skirt paired with coordinating knee-high boots in the same print. She styled the archival set with a structured gold corset top, creating a balanced mix of vintage pattern and sculpted metallic texture. The look
Rihanna appears on the cover of W Magazine Volume Three 2026: The Pop Issue, introducing her baby girl, Rocki. For the feature, she wears a Dior look styled by Jahleel Weaver, marking a notable fashion moment paired with a personal reveal. The editorial was photographed by Tim Walker, with creative direction led by Kevin Tekinel
The 40th SXSW Conference & Festivals is over. The fest is not the same as it used to be, but then again, neither is the rest of the world. We now live in a digital universe with search engines, streaming services, and smartphones. Those were unknown in the analogue era. Experiencing music has radically changed.
Producers Eric Martinez and Curt Fulster are thrilled to reveal a terrifying first glimpse of their upcoming found-footage feature, LAST LOOK. The film centers on five distinct cards, each more dangerous than the last. As the influencer broadcasts the escalating chaos, the tension builds toward the final, titular draw: “Last Look.” Directed by A.J. Bennett,
Falls Church-based Eagle Films announces the Blu-ray and DVD release of its latest indie horror adventure, Echoes of Dread, arriving this May, with a streaming debut to follow this summer. From filmmaker Philip Cook, Echoes of Dread builds on the legacy of his cult favorite Despiser—now in its third pressing—delivering a contemporary supernatural thriller rooted
The Gripping Descent into Madness and Mutation Arrives Exclusively in Theaters October 23 DC Studios invites audiences to look fear in the face this fall with the release of “Clayface,” a riveting horror thriller that marks the studio’s first-ever foray into the genre. Directed by James Watkins (The Woman in Black, Speak No Evil), the
The debut album of New German Cinema, the solo moniker of Fear of Men‘s Jessica Weiss, is mainly preoccupied with one idea: the Self. In the opener “Sub Rosa”, Weiss makes a statement that acts as the axis upon which the record spins: “Looking to lose my sense of self to build something new.” Over
Ciara and Russell Wilson posed together at The Devil Wears Prada 2 premiere in New York City, coordinating elevated evening looks for the occasion. Ciara wore a blue denim coat by Romeo Hunte, layered over a white button-down shirt and light denim shorts. The look featured a belted waist and extended train detail, paired with
NEON is proud to debut the first teaser poster for the upcoming cinematic event, LEVITICUS. This haunting first look sets the stage for a visceral experience that explores the thin line between ancient law and modern darkness. TWO TEENAGE BOYS MUST ESCAPE A VIOLENT ENTITY THAT TAKES THE FORM OF A PERSON THEY DESIRE THE
In the ever-evolving landscape of niche cinema, Marketing Macabre has cemented itself as a vital powerhouse for independent horror promotion. Specializing in giving “the next generation of masters of horror” a platform, the boutique PR firm recently highlighted a diverse slate of projects that push the boundaries of the genre.From supernatural slashers to gore-soaked sequels,
The cast of The Devil Wears Prada 2 reunited in New York, bringing the fashion drama from screen to red carpet. Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci posed together, marking a full-circle moment for one of fashion’s most iconic films. Anne Hathaway wore a red strapless Louis Vuitton gown featuring a sculpted
In March 2025, during the full Virgo lunar eclipse, Natalie Mering found herself trapped in Big Sur, California. Deep in the woods, a tree had fallen over a power line, blocking the road out of the canyon and effectively shutting off all of the electricity in the immediate area. “I didn’t have cell service, and
Sexyy Red, Big Sean, and Dijon also stop by during singer’s Weekend Two headlining gig Justin Bieber welcomed a bunch of surprise guests during his second headlining set at Coachella, including Billie Eilish and SZA. A week after the singer brought out the Kid Laroi, Tems, Dijon, and Wizkid at Coachella, Bieber returned to the
Trent Reznor is still one jukebox musical away from EGOT status, but it’s safe to assume that the prime slot he got in Coachella’s dance-focused Sahara Tent feels better to him than any award. In some ways, the booking was the special recognition he’s striven for his whole career, an accomplishment NIN and the producer
Karol G closed out her second historic Coachella set with a bang. After becoming the first Latina to headline the festival in weekend one, the Colombian superstar used her moment in weekend two to announce her next big move: a highly-anticipated tour in support of her fourth studio album, Tropicoqueta. During Karol’s blow-out final number,
The singer took aim at the president for sharing a clip of her father performing the classic tune in 1974 Nancy Sinatra criticized Donald Trump for posting a video of her father Frank Sinatra performing his 1969 song “My Way”on Truth Social over the weekend. On Saturday, the president inexplicably posted a clip of Sinatra
For a wonderful few minutes, the stage of Monmouth University’s Pollack Theater felt like a scene out of a delirious rock and roll fever dream. It was the grand finale of the fourth annual American Music Honors, and Patti Smith was singing “People Have the Power” alongside Bruce Springsteen, the Doors drummer John Densmore, Steve
E ven after his massive solo success and a long list of standout moments on BTS songs, at age 28, Jeon Jung Kook hasn’t yet quite figured out who he is. “I’m still forming my sense of self,” he says. It’s hard to blame him. He’s been in BTS since he was 15, which means
Singer makes another surprise Coachella appearance, joining Rae on “Headphones On” before live premiere of You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love single Olivia Rodrigo made a surprise appearance at Coachella on Saturday, taking the stage unannounced during Addison Rae’s set to give her just-released new single “Drop Dead” its live debut.
A gold record award for Nirvana‘s final album, 1993’s In Utero — which was presented to Steve Albini, who recorded the album, and kept in his archives for decades — is now for sale. The late engineer’s experience with the project became fraught when the trio’s label insisted on remixes, arguing that Albini’s approach was


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