Sittin’ With Blazeis set for release Friday, August 7, and includes covers from Phosphorescent, Lucinda Williams, Willie Watson, Cactus Lee, Dylan Earl, Uncle Lucius, Riley Downing, and more Lucy Dacus has released a serene acoustic cover of “Clay Pigeons” for the forthcoming Blaze Foley tribute album, Sittin’ With Blaze. Set for release Friday, August 7,
Independent film studio Dog Food Productions has officially released the first trailer for The Atlas Field (2026), the highly anticipated new feature from visionary director Sid Lucero. Known for his minimalist, atmospheric style that blends psychological horror and surrealism, Lucero’s latest project promises an intimate, unsettling cinematic experience that challenges the boundaries of reality. The
Multi-hyphenate filmmaker Barrett D. Carroll’s new queer horror short, EAT, is set to thrill festival audiences this August. The film has already captured the attention of major genre voices, including Jeffrey Reddick, the creator of the blockbuster Final Destination franchise. Reddick highly praises the short, calling EAT “a visceral, unsettling descent into repression and desire,
Bob Dylan‘s summer tour came to a close August 1 at the Ascend Federal Credit Union Amphitheater in Nashville, Tennessee. It was a tumultuous run of dates marked by the sudden exit of two longtime guitarists, and the emergence of three replacement members who came and went from the tour in unprecedented fashion. And in
Back-to-school season officially kicked off in New York City as the 17th Annual Amazon Kids Back-to-School Fashion Show, presented by Rookie Kids, returned to Iron23 in Chelsea. The star-studded evening, streamed live nationwide on Amazon Live, brought together celebrity families for a night celebrating fashion, family, and fall’s biggest kids’ style trends ahead of the
A New Chapter in Paranormal Cinema Greenway Entertainment is proud to announce the trailer release for the highly anticipated supernatural thriller, Borley Rectory: The Awakening. Set against the backdrop of one of England’s most notorious haunted locations, the film brings together a stellar cast led by legendary actors Julian Glover, known for his iconic roles
July was a month filled with unforgettable fashion moments, from the runways of Paris Haute Couture to concert stages and stylish city streets. After thousands of votes from the Fashion Bomb Daily community, Cardi B claimed the top spot as our Look of the Month winner, thanks to an incredible run of couture looks that
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has officially announced that the 2027 Met Gala will celebrate the extraordinary career of legendary designer John Galliano. The Costume Institute’s spring exhibition, John Galliano: Horizons, will serve as the inspiration for fashion’s biggest night, making Galliano only the third living designer to receive a solo exhibition from the Costume
https://www.facebook.com/share/1EZL1ujbAn/ Summer may be coming to an end, but the bloodbath is just beginning! Exhumed Films and the Mahoning Drive-In Theater proudly present CAMP BLOOD XII, a four-night celebration of slashers, splatter, survival terror and backwoods mayhem over Labor Day weekend, September 3–6! This year’s event begins on Thursday with a special presentation of William
Janel Spiegel 08/01/2026 News Photo by: Janel Spiegel The Emmaus Theatre welcomed Art the Clown (Josh Curzi was dressed as Art.) for Christmas in July. Horror fans love any excuse to celebrate Horror. Christmas arrived early, and The Emmaus Theatre, and Horror 365 decorated the legendary theatre, and had a cake to celebrate Terrifier III.
Reader @libby1089, asked, “Hi! Do you know who’s the designer of Kim’s top?” after seeing photos of Lil’ Kim and her daughter, Royal Reign Jones, at the Amazon Kids Back to School runway show by Rookie Kids in New York City. Kim wore a $72 Universal top from AKIRA, paired with a Hermès Birkin bag
We’ve got an epic Who Wore it Better showdown between 3 gorgeous ladies! Olandria made an appearance at last night’s Time 100 Creator’s event, wearing the same Spring 2025 Mugler blazer previously spied on both Beyonce and Ashley Darby. Beyonce was the first to wear the full runway look, sporting the matching shoes and bag
Harker Press is proud to announce the release of the long awaited biography of legendary stuntman and stunt coordinator Dick Warlock! Dick worked in the film/TV industry for over 40 years on such films asJaws,Blazing Saddles,Midnight RunandCasino. But he’s most well known to film fans for his 20 year run as actor Kurt Russell’s stunt
The cast of The Real Housewives of Atlanta reunited for their highly anticipated Season 17 reunion, and an emerald green moment dominated the fashion story of the night, with jewel tones and metallics rounding out the rest of the lineup. Photos: JC Jones Shamea Morton stepped out in a gold gown by Lena Berisha, paired
s. e. smith is the author of All My Dead Cats and Other Losses: Practicing Good Grief in a Culture That Fears Mourning, out now from HarperOne. Below, smith recommends books about grief and mourning. As a writer who’s been covering death and grief for a very long time, my inbox is constantly filled with
Acclaimed indie filmmaker Chris Rakotomamonjy returns with his highly anticipated psychological thriller, A Mind In Chaos, now streaming globally on Amazon Prime and Plex. Following the breakout streaming success of his previous cult hits, An Horror Anthology and Home-Sitters—both of which became sleeper sensations on Tubi—Rakotomamonjy shifts his lens toward a gripping, claustrophobic tale of
Story by Michael Grise Many Halloween attractions promise scares, but, if you’re lucky, you find one that you will always remember. The Terror of Boggy Creek in Kissimmee, Florida, is one of those experiences. It goes beyond a haunted trail or a simple Local Haunt. It offers a whole night of Florida adventure, dark comedy,


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A room can be perfectly fine and still feel unfinished. The bed is there. The sofa is there. Maybe even a lamp and a rug. But the walls are blank, and somehow everything still looks temporary. That is where tropical wallpaper helps. One wall with palms, banana leaves, soft flowers, or a shaded jungle scene
As part of an ongoing tradition, Barack Obamashared his 2026 summer reading liston social media on July 29th. From one of this year’s big historical fiction works (Kin), to a debut novel (Seek Immediate Shelter), to a widely anticipated nonfiction book about the power of information (Data Empire), Obama’s summer 2026 reading list again showcases
The Withering – directed by Daniel J. Pico, written by Will Loper & Daniel J. Pico & starring Amelia Mahrie, Gareth Tidball & Debra J. Onsager Review by Matt Boiselle There’s certainly no shortage of cursed objects in horror, andThe Witheringbrings its own spin to the familiar formula with an ancient amulet that offers the
What’s better than enemies-to-lovers romance? How about a romance where enmity gives way to full-on villainy? That’s what these villainous romantasy novels say. Redemptive villains have become a popular trope in the genre of late. More and more books featuring a former villain, reformed dark lord, or misunderstood monster prove that romance isn’t just for
Historically, July is the quietest month in the publishing world. Compared to previous Julys, this year has actually seen a robust array of new YA fiction hit shelves. The same isn’t true for comics and nonfiction, though. New releases for both mirror more typical Julys in publishing, meaning that this month’s roundup is pretty quiet.
Who doesn’t love Anne of Green Gables? Almost 120 years after its wildly successful publication, the tale of the little orphan girl who finds family and home with Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert of Green Gables remains as enchanting as ever. Generation upon generation has fallen in love with this enduring story, with parents or other
From 2011 to 2019, my sacred Sunday tradition involved watching every new Game of Thrones episode as it dropped. The sense of excitement and anticipation in the air on a GOT episode day is one I’ll never forget. Since 2022, this tradition of mine has shifted to the prequel series, House of the Dragon, based
s. e. smith is the author of All My Dead Cats and Other Losses: Practicing Good Grief in a Culture That Fears Mourning, out now from HarperOne. Below, smith recommends books about grief and mourning. As a writer who’s been covering death and grief for a very long time, my inbox is constantly filled with
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