Every month, The Fright Stuff has a roundup of the best horror books out that month. Now that we’re halfway through the year, I’ve combined all of those picks into a collection: The Best Horror Books of 2026. Anyone can browse Book Riot collections and click the covers to find the publisher’s description, the Book
Every month, The Kissing Books has a roundup of the best romance books out that month. Now that we’re halfway through the year, I’ve combined all of those picks into a collection: The Best Romance Books of 2026. Anyone can browse Book Riot collections and click the covers to find the publisher’s description, the Book


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Turns out the Dinosaur Jr. frontman was there to join John R. Miller for a guitar-shredding performance of “Steering Wheel Drums” When John R. Miller made his second appearance at the Grand Ole Opry on Thursday night, he didn’t do it alone. The Appalachian-born singer-songwriter was joined by Dinosaur Jr. frontman J Mascis for a
An inmate at the low-security federal prison in New Jersey allegedly taunted Sean Combs, who reportedly lashed out at the man, according to multiple reports Sean Combs was involved in a fight with another inmate at Fort Dix earlier this week, resulting in the Bad Boy founder being sent to solitary confinement, a source familiar
The two rockers covered the Seventies deep cut during White’s show in Chicago Jack White continues to prove that his current tour is one of the best rock shows of the year. During his latest tour stop in Chicago, the rocker brought out Black Crowes lead singer Chris Robinson. But the pair didn’t play anything
Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week, Charli XCX gives flowers to her producer and consigliere A.G. Cook on a Music, Fashion, Film highlight, Tyla captivates a new beau and sends him on a spending spree to win
If you’re a lamp or a bed, we have bad news for you. There’s a new kid in town, and it has four legs, a pair of armrests, and is a major supporter of vertical posture. That’s right: couches. These bad boys are the new in-demand stage prop at concerts, with more and more musicians
The single, written by Ed Sheeran and produced by Omer Fedi and Blake Slatkin, will appear on Katseye’s upcoming five-track EP Wild Katseye knows all about grueling audition processes. It’s how they became a group in the first place. In the video for their latest single “Animal,” the pop act performs for a conference room


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If you have found yourself spending an entire Sunday perfecting a wig just to hear someone say, “Is that a wig?” Monday morning, then you’re my type of person. For years, I’ve been trying various wigs. However, the only thing I can say I do not miss is all the preparation that had to be
Ministry will release their 17th and final album, Hate To Go (Take Out or Delivery), on Oct. 30 via Cleopatra Records. The band previewed the LP with the fittingly-titled single “Burned Out.” “I’m fucking done,” frontman Al Jourgensen said in a statement. “I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished. I’m amazed at the path that it’s
Shania Twain looks back to her formative years on her new album Little Miss Twain. Released on Friday, it focuses on the period before Twain became a country crossover superstar. In a new interview with Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast, Twain acknowledges the similar crossover success of Ella Langley, whose song “Choosin’ Texas” just marked
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Kelsea Ballerinihas teamed up with singer-songwriter Patrick Droney for the sentimental single “Math of Us.” The song features on Droney’s new album, Made You Look, out today. The track was released alongside a video featuring the duo duetting in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Directed and edited by Droney, the artist chose the park specifically because of
WNBA All-Star Weekend touched down in Chicago, and the league’s biggest stars brought their fashion A-game to the carpet. From sequined corsets to lace jumpsuits, here are the standout looks from the night. Kelsey Plum showed up for her fifth All-Star weekend in a navy Hermès Spring 2026 halter top and trouser set, proving once
What’s also concerning is how many lawmakers and board officials desire to make–or have made–these “tools” necessary ones for professionals to use to do their jobs. York County Library in South Carolina, for example, cites RatedBooks as one of the reputable sources library workers should use to make collection decisions (something that the partisan-designed site
Flanagan and his writing team are taking Carrie in a new direction for this miniseries. Carrie is one of King’s shortest books, so this new adaptation will expand on the source material. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Flanagan explained, “Typically, when you’re adapting a Stephen King book, the mission is completely different. It’s about,How
It’s Disability Pride Month, which is the perfect time to profile a few notable disabled heroes. Given the nature of superhero comics, however, I should set a few guidelines. First, many heroes have existed for decades, and many have suffered disabling injuries at some point. Batman is maybe the most famous example, having had his


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Dripping with Lynchian style, The Dollmaker (Encantador; Argentina, 2025) is part charming, funny, decidedly weird and enjoyably bloody. Things are not all they seem to be in a cheerfully idyllic town that soon becomes a hotbed of female kidnappings. No one seems to care much about the missing women including nerdy video store clerk and
Janel Spiegel 07/24/2026 Books, News We’re two weeks out fromNew York Timesbestseller Tiffany D. Jackson’s sophomore middle-grade novelGHOST IN THE NIGHT(Scholastic Press; ages 9-12; 8/4/26)! Perfect for readers looking to celebrate summerween, set against the atmospheric backdrop of Savannah, Georgia, famously known as “America’s Most Haunted City”, the novel follows twelve-year-old Harmony, a ghost-obsessed girl
Tetsuo: The Bullet Man (2010) – Blu-ray Review by Matt Boiselle More than two decades afterTetsuo: The Iron Manbecame one of the most influential cyberpunk body horror films ever made, director Shinya Tsukamoto returned to his twisted metallic universe withTetsuo: The Bullet Man. While it differs in style from its predecessors, the third installment remains
Portraits Of The Apocalypse (2026) – DVD Review by Matt Boiselle Zombie films have become a crowded subgenre over the years, making it increasingly difficult for new entries to stand out. Fortunately,Portraits Of The Apocalypsemanages to breathe fresh life into the undead by delivering an intense, character-driven survival story that feels both familiar and refreshingly
The Mortuary Assistant has officially arrived on **Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital! Based on the critically acclaimed indie horror game,The Mortuary Assistantfollows newly certified mortician Rebecca Owens (Willa Holland) as what should be a routine overnight shift quickly descends into a terrifying battle against demonic entities, disturbing hallucinations, and the sinister secrets lurking inside River Fields
Cinephobia Releasingis proud to announce the North American release of directorJose Maria Cicala’s(Shadow of the Cat, Sola) latest featureThe Dollmakeron VOD, digital onAugust 25. ”The Dollmakeris creepy, bloody and surreal…and I loved every minute of it”, said Ray Murray, President of Cinephobia Releasing. “Cinephobia Releasing is excited to bring this original film to the art


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Janel Spiegel 07/23/2026 News Iconic Scary Movie character Ghostface has entered into the world of OnlyFans to celebrate the film’s arrival on digital. Ghostface is introducing himself to fans and teasing “spicy content” made just for subscribers — and he’s not doing it alone. image.png Original Scary Movie star and OnlyFans creator Carmen Electra, who
A couple of months ago, I went to the second annual Black Romance Book Festival in Atlanta. It’s not the first event of its kind, but it’s certainly the largest, hosting nearly 3,000 romance authors, narrators, illustrators, vendors, content creators, and, of course, readers. A full weekend of Black romance lovers occupying a shared space
Horrornews.net (HNN) has officially been ranked among the best in Feedspot’s prestigious Top 100 Horror Movie Blogs to follow in 2026. This recognition cements the website’s long-standing reputation as a premier destination for horror journalism, indie film promotion, and mainstream genre coverage. As a cornerstone of the horror community, HNN offers comprehensive reviews, exclusive interviews,