David Thornton, the actor and husband of Cyndi Lauper, is facing a civil suit in New York City tied to allegations of sexual assault against the couple’s son, Declyn Lauper. The suit, obtained by Rolling Stone, was brought by an anonymous Jane Doe, who accused Declyn Lauper of a “brutal sexual assault” in November 2020.
Noeline Hofmann is poised to be your new favorite country songwriter — she’s already one of Zach Bryan’s. When the Canadian singer wrote a song about a special type of dyed fuel that only farmers in her community could buy, it caught the ear of Bryan, who recorded “Purple Gas” with Hofmann as a duet.
For the first time since 1996, Sublime will release a brand-new album, Until the Sun Explodes, June 12, with Jakob Nowell — the late Bradley Nowell‘s son — on vocals alongside original members Eric Wilson on bass and Bud Gaugh on drums. Jakob, who originally imagined a more limited involvement with the band when he
The late, great Tony Wilson of Factory Records fame reckoned contemporary music revolutions occurred every 13 years: the Beatles‘ first album was released in 1963; after which, in 1976, punk kicked off; then 13 years later, in 1989, dance music came up smiling. Wilson’s theory ran aground shortly after. Otherwise, 2002 should have been something


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Did you know that watching a horror movie can burn up to 113 calories, which is about the same as a 30-minute walk? The only thing you need to do is pick the right movie. While newer horror films are fine, more viewers are turning towards old-school, forgotten or cult classics. Here you will see
The Eye Movie Review by Matt Boiselle The Eye 4K Review – For a film that had three other remakes (2004’s “Adhu” & “Naina in 2005 ), and a (dicey) American version release in 2008,” the original 2002 presentation fresh outta Hong Kong had SO much more to offer between the scares, visuals and overall
Mamochka Movie Review by Matt Boiselle Mamochka – directed and written by Vilan Trub, and starring Alexander Kollar, Maya Murphy and Stanley Trub Synopsis: Psychological horror about a Nazi-era heirloom doll that comes to haunt suburban dad’s every waking moments. There’s something to be said about the horror trope of sticking a creepy-looking doll into
FoundFootage.com, the ultimate destination for found footage fanatics, officially launches March 25, 2026 at the Unnamed Footage Festival (UFF9) in San Francisco. With a catalog of over 4,500 in-camera films, shorts, and web series, FoundFootage.com delivers the most comprehensive resource ever assembled for the genre, spanning everything from classic POV horror and screenlife shock to
Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. What It’s Like to Be a Romance Cover Model File this under: we all contain multitudes. In 2019, Andrew Flanagan was a welder living in Franklin County, Alabama. Now, he’s the cover model on dozens
It’s been another strong year for television, chock full of quirky and compelling stories… You may just not be aware of it. Sure, Adolescence erupted with its frightening, urgent story of teenage misogyny and violence, Andor made waves with its parallels to real-life genocide, and Fallout again hit a home run with its capitalist wasteland
Althea Mink is more than a fashion brand—it is a reflection of legacy, resilience, and intentional design. Founded by Patrice Taylor aka @Ritchie_AltheaMink, the Atlanta-based couture house draws its name and spirit from Patrice’s great-grandmother, Althea, a Portuguese immigrant who worked for the United States Government Printing Office in Washington, D.C. Taylor remembers her as
At the Paris premiere of The Drama, Zendaya delivered a refined red carpet moment in a custom white Louis Vuitton gown styled by Law Roach. The floor-length design featured a sleek, sculpted silhouette with long sleeves and a dramatic black train cascading from the back, offering a striking contrast against the minimalist front. The look
Lily Phellera is a London-based designer steadily making her mark with a distinct approach to modern womenswear, and she recently landed on our radar after Kyla Pratt stepped onto the carpet at the NAACP Image Awards in a black velvet jumpsuit. The look highlighted Phellera’s ability to merge structure with ease—delivering a design that felt
Listening to The Dutchman’s opening narration, it’s as if the voice of Dr. Amiri, played by Stephen McKinley Henderson, reaches out across the void. It’s what we might imagine God’s voice to sound like. He threads the words with a rhythm that emphasizes their significance. The sound of the clock, whose ticktocks boom, and the
The Fashion Scholarship Fund celebrated its Class of 2026 FSF Scholars and Virgil Abloh “Post-Modern” Scholars during FSF LIVE, the organization’s 89th annual gala held at The Glasshouse in New York City. A total of 160 students from 75 colleges and universities were recognized for their potential to shape the future of fashion across creative,
Chris Perry Unveils Paradox: The Creator-First AI Music Universe Transforming How Music Is Made, Shared, and Supported Chris Perry, Founder & CEO of Creative People Innovations, today announces Paradox, a groundbreaking shift in the future of music, creativity, and community. Stop Streaming. Start Owning. Welcome to Paradox. Paradox launches as a creator-first AI music universe
In December 2017, Trinisha Browne opened for Azealia Banks at L’Olympia in Montreal. The lights had barely dimmed before her voice, bright, rhythmic, Caribbean, filled the room. Then, an emerging artist still shaping her sound, she began the evening with “Glow”, an unreleased song at the time but destined to return years later, reimagined and
Slaughter High Novelization Book Review by Matt Boiselle First of all I’d like to offer up a freshly baked hearty bowl of thanks to the group over at Terrorcore Publishing for allowing me to review one of their latest releases, the novelization of “Slaughter High” – the 1986 slasher directed by Mark Ezra, Peter Litten
At Death’s Door Movie Review by Matt Boiselle At Death’s Door: directed by Frank Palangi, written by Frank Palangi and Christopher B. Pelton and starring Frank Palangi, Nicole Mecca and Erica James Synopsis: An anthology piece with four spine-tingling stories that reveal how ordinary choices can bring you face-to-face with death. I just love me
FOUND TV is bringing Distort 2: The Dead Among the Trees to audiences this spring, with the film set to premiere exclusively on the platform May 1, 2026. Directed by Irish filmmaker Richard Waters, the sequel will first screen at the upcoming Unnamed Footage Festival in San Francisco before making its streaming debut. The follow-up
April will bring spring showers and rain down on streaming fans with tons of new options. The fifth and final season of The Boys lands on Prime Video on April 8; Peacock is adapting The Miniature Wife with an all-star cast on April 9; AMC+ is bringing a new tech drama to screens with The
Who could’ve predicted that a Chicago-based instrumental band that released two albums in 1998 and 2001 before dropping out of sight would release their third album in 2026? It’s been an insane 12 months, so nothing seems surprising these days. Pullman feature members of Tortoise, Come, Gastr Del Sol, and Eleventh Dream Day (among others)
Diamonds used to feel like a special occasion thing. They were once reserved for weddings or special events. But honestly? The rulebook is long gone. These days diamonds are showing up at brunch, the office, and, yes, even on a Tuesday grocery run. And that’s exactly the kind of energy we are here for. Now
There is something every woman has experienced at least once: standing in front of a mirror before a big event, smoothing her hands over her dress, and wishing everything just sat a little more perfectly. Shapewear has long been the go-to fix for that feeling, but layering a separate garment under a dress is not
Xiu Mutha Fuckin’ Xiu: Vol. 1 Xiu Xiu Polyvinyl 16 January 2026 Xiu Xiu’s prodigious output is marked by some truly astonishing, far-reaching covers they’ve included over the past two and a half decades. Like the Afghan Whigs‘ Greg Dulli, they share a knack for choosing songs they can reinvent musically to reveal the desperation
The Married to Medicine Season 12 reunion brought the cast together in a unified display of red, with each woman interpreting the color through couture silhouettes, embellishment, and dramatic styling. From sculptural trains to sheer detailing, the looks balanced cohesion with individuality. Take a look at the ensembles for the night: Toya Bush-Harris wore a
As the independent horror scene continues to explode, Michael Joy, founder of the premier horror PR firm Marketing Macabre, is blowing the whistle on a common industry misconception. In a new video released on the YouTube channel Perception Is Reality, Joy breaks down a harsh truth for creators: securing a distribution deal is only half
“Ripped To Shreds”: The Lost 80’s Slasher – Original screenplay from Michael Johnson, adapted by Writer Scott Alan Gregory with artwork by Thiago Motta Synopsis: What originally began as a screenplay in the 1980’s and unfortunately never hit the big screen has been adapted into a full-cover graphic novel bringing us all back to the
In some respects, the “era” attitude towards pop is bad for the music. After all, what would culture sound like if Madonna had been expected to pivot to country pop after catching the world’s imagination with “Like a Virgin”? What if Britney Spears had switched to industrial metal after “Hit Me, Baby One More Time”