We all judge a book by its cover. There’s no shame in that—covers are the biggest marketing tool a book has. But not all book covers are created equal. Some are better than others for reasons that range from being unique, for giving a fresh twist to a design trend, or just because. Everyone’s taste
Horror has long ceased to live only on the screen: its images have seeped into comics, music, video games, and even slot machine design. A ghoul, vampire, or masked maniac now meets the player not in a movie theater but on spinning reels — with the same fog, the same creaking floorboards, and the same
Few horror icons have shown the staying power of Universal Monsters. Nearly a century after audiences first met Dracula, Frankenstein’s Monster, The Mummy or The Invisible Man on the big screen, these characters continue to appear across entirely new forms of entertainment. Their influence extends well beyond classic cinema, shaping everything from video games and
BTS aren’t interested in rounding off their grand comeback album, ARIRANG, with the chance to take home a few golden gramophones. The supergroup will not submit the album for consideration for the 2027 Grammy Awards, each member revealed through individual Instagram Story posts on July 29. “We decided not to participate in the Grammys this
There’s always been at least two things that country music — and the country at large — could rally behind: Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson. We can now add “vehement opposition to data centers” to that very short list. Over the last few weeks, country artists of all political stripes have been coming out against
Glen Hansard, the singer-songwriter who achieved international fame starring in the 2007 drama Once and fronted the rock band the Frames and the duo Swell Season, died in a motorcycle crash in Dublin on Wednesday. Gardaí and emergency services were called to the scene shortly before 4.30 a.m. after receiving reports of a single vehicle
Kavinsky, the French house DJ-producer whose collaborations with the Weeknd and Phoenix were worldwide hits and whose “Nightcall” gave the movie Drive a sleek, detached quality, was found dead at his Paris home on Tuesday evening, according to Reuters. The musician, whose real name was Vincent Belorgey, was 50. “An inquiry into the cause of
Gianluca Lasaracina’s supernatural found footage thriller will premiere exclusively August 7 in the United States, Canada and Italy FOUND TV has acquired exclusive streaming rights to the award-winning Italian found footage horror film Watchful Eyes in the United States, Canada and Italy. The supernatural thriller will make its streaming premiere on the platform August 7,
A few years ago, Oliva Rodrigo invited Brandi Carlile out for coffee. They were in Los Angeles at the same time, and Rodrigo wanted to talk to Carlile, who has hosted her own all-woman festival Girls Just Wanna Weekend since 2019, about how she could impact gender equity on lineups and the road. “It was
A good outfit and glam combo isn’t enough to save Rachel Chinouriri from an existential downward spiral at the club on her latest single, “One Song Away From Crying.” “She’s never looked better and she’s never felt worse,” the British singer and songwriter sings on the record, which offers the first glimpse into her upcoming
The Beatles grew up on Rubber Soul. In the fall of 1965, the Fab Four went into the studio as the world’s favorite moptops — but they emerged as bold artists, ready to challenge the world. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr were experimenting with new sounds, weird ideas. They invented the
LAURIN – Visual Vengeance Blu-ray Review by Matt Boiselle Dark secrets, childhood nightmares, and Gothic atmosphere collide inLaurin, writer/director Robert Sigl’s haunting 1990 debut — a beautifully unsettling film that proves horror doesn’t need buckets of blood to get under your skin. Set in rural Germany in 1901,Laurincenters on a quiet, observant young girl growing
Afroman has filed a lawsuit against one of the officers who raided his home in 2022 and later sued him after he turned footage of the botched raid into music videos. The musician, real name Joseph Edgar Foreman, won thehighly publicized defamation lawsuitbrought against him by officers at his local sheriff’s office. The civil suit
SCREAM DREAM – Visual Vengeance Blu-ray Review by Matt Boiselle Heavy metal, Satanic Panic, rubber monsters, buckets of gore, and enough teased hair to threaten the ozone layer —Scream Dreamis pure shot-on-video insanity from the glory days of underground horror. Directed by Donald Farmer,Scream Dreamfollows heavy metal frontwoman Michelle Shocked, who finds herself booted from
Sometimes Tony Iommi needs to remind himself to write songs that sound a little more upbeat. “I tend to always start off with the doomy stuff,” the former Black Sabbath guitarist says with a chuckle on a phone call from his home in England. “It always has been that way. I just get absorbed with
Kim Theory’s motto is “Part-time band, full-time friends.” Named after the holy trinity of Kim Gordon, Kim Deal, and the late Kim Shattuck, this all-female pop-punk quartet of L.A. teenagers will make their Lollapalooza debut on July 30, where they plan to perform songs from their two EPs, Bitch Scene and Trophy Wife, as well
THE NINE DEMONS – Visual Vengeance Blu-ray Review by Matt Boiselle Martial arts, black magic, flying skulls, vampiric children, and a whole lot of blood —The Nine Demonsis exactly the kind of wonderfully bizarre cult oddity that feels right at home in the Visual Vengeance lineup. Directed by legendary Hong Kong filmmaker Chang Cheh,The Nine
Her Majesty Queen Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom, has released Redemption: An African Queen’s Story of Identity, Faith, and Impact, an inspiring new coffee table book that blends stunning photography with a deeply personal story of faith, resilience, leadership, and transformation. More than a visually captivating collection of images, Redemption is
Stars turned out in Los Angeles for the premiere of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” bringing a mix of drama, color, and playful nods to the film itself. Zendaya commanded the blue carpet in a black Ashi Studio gown, its plunging neckline balanced by a dramatic ruffled train that unfurled like a shadow behind her. Boucheron
The wellness revolution has transformed how we approach self-care, evolving far beyond traditional beauty routines into a comprehensive lifestyle philosophy that merges science, technology, and ancient wisdom. Today’s wellness enthusiasts aren’t just seeking glowing skin – they’re optimizing their entire biological systems through targeted nutrition, advanced supplementation, and data-driven health strategies. Smart shoppers are discovering
Photo by Liv Lee on Unsplash When it comes to dressing children well, shoes are often the piece parents agonise over most, and for good reason. Kids are tough on footwear, their feet grow constantly, and cheap shoes tend to look tired almost immediately. Real leather shoes solve much of this, offering style and durability
WNBA All-Star Weekend brought custom fashion moments to the tunnel, with three of the league’s biggest names stepping out together in tailor-made looks. Angel Reese wore a custom pink mini dress with feathers for her tunnel walk, styled with a custom pink mesh shrug with feathers, both by LaPointe. A’ja Wilson wore a custom look
The playbook for film promotion has officially changed. Michael Joy, the founder of horror PR powerhouse Marketing Macabre, today announced the pre-order availability of his highly anticipated book, Perception is Reality: Inside The World of Movie Marketing. Available now on Amazon Kindle, this comprehensive roadmap bridges the gap between classic Hollywood showmanship and today’s chaotic
Janel Spiegel 07/26/2026 News https://youtu.be/D3lopXcoY8g?is=G9G2XsEc4iLxVGRb Altitudeis thrilled to announcePinocchio: Unstrungwill be unleashed in UK cinemas from 24th July. Set to have its UK Premiere in June at this year’sRaindance Film Festival, where it’s been nominated for four awards, includingBest UK FeatureandBest Performance in a UK Featurefor Richard Brake, the feature is a frightening new take
ELI ROTH made another deadly stop at San Diego Comic Con to promote his latest film, ICE CREAM MAN, releasing in theaters nationwide on August 7th! ROTH welcomed daring guests to Kansas City BBQ for an activation that included a photo opp to die for with the San Diego unveiling of The Ice Cream Social
Actor • Director • Music Producer • Vocalist • Cinematographer 34 Festival Wins | 28 Nominations | 10 Albums | 4 Feature Films | 25 Music Videos Some filmmakers spend a decade trying to get one movie made. Austin Galante has written and directed four — and he’s not slowing down. The multi-hyphenate creative has
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