The Brutalist opens with Laszlo Toth (Adrien Brody) stepping out of a crowded room and into the sunlight. He catches a glimpse of the Statue of Liberty, but it’s upside down – an image that foreshadows the events to come and sets the tone for Brady Corbet’s inversion of the American Dream. Toth, a Bauhaus-trained
Slipknot, the band, have dismissed a lawsuit they filed against the owner of Slipknot.com, a website not affiliated with the band that they claimed had been selling bootleg merch. Lawyers for the group, aka Slipknot, Inc., said the group “voluntarily dismisses this action without prejudice” in paperwork, obtained by Rolling Stone, filed Wednesday. The band
The Neptunes’ Chad Hugo is once again suing his production partner Pharrell Williams, claiming he’s owed $1 million from one of the duo’s N.E.R.D. albums. Lawyers for Hugo filed the lawsuit Friday against Williams, alleging that there has been a “systematic denial” of Hugo’s royalties and rights as a partner in the Neptunes and N.E.R.D.,
Beyoncé knows the Beyhive has her back. But just like the pricing tiers for her incredible concerts, the membership to the enormous and beloved fandom has levels. Loving her music, attending her shows, and watching the visuals (when they exist) are only an entry point to an abyss of interviews, documentaries, and internet moments from
Charli XCX discussed The Moment and her burgeoning acting career during a press conference at the Sundance Film Festival, where her quasi-mockumentary premiered Friday. During a Q&A panel following the film’s premiere, the singer was asked about how her real-life persona differs from the exaggerated version of herself that she portrays on-screen, and whether she
The way Tom Waits romanticized his artistic idols fundamentally altered his own art; he perceived, and was transmuted. His early influences – beats like Burroughs and Kerouac, oddballs like Lord Buckley and Little Richard – arguably shaped his third album, Nighthawks at the Diner (1975), more than any other. They almost speak through him in
Cardi B joined Stefon Diggs on the field following the Patriots’ Super Bowl–clinching win, marking the moment in a custom gray leather ensemble by Sir Babajagne. The fitted look featured a corseted bodice, sculpted seams, and a streamlined skirt, creating a sharp, architectural silhouette. She paired the custom design with gray Amina Muaddi boots and
Vintage photo frame blank on old wood background with space Guthrie Lowe Joins as First Assistant Director; Legacy Characters Return The Witchcraft franchise is preparing to descend into one of its darkest chapters yet. It has been officially announced that Carissa Pierson will direct Witchcraft: The Lanterne of Light, the next entry in the long-running
A Lifetime of Riding by Night Rhett Miller October 10 October 2025 Rhett Miller had throat surgery last winter. More precisely, he had a cyst removed from his vocal cords. You can hear the rawness in his voice at various moments on his latest release, A Lifetime of Riding by Night. That’s intentional. Miller has
The Brooklyn-based band debuts on SNL with two tracks from their latest album, Getting Killed Indie rock band Geese debuted on Saturday Night Live with two tracks from their latest album, Getting Killed. The foursome—joined by their touring keyboardist Sam Revaz—opened with “Au Pays du Cocaine” (In the Land of Cocaine), the eighth song on
For fans of Laura Ann Singh, her latest album is well worth the wait. The multilingual American singer, recording artist, and composer based in Richmond, Virginia, is often associated withmusica popular brasilieraand Latin boleros, and has recorded and performed globally, with a repertoire drawn from all over Latin America,including American Songbook standards, women composers, and
President said distance, and not performers, is reason he won’t be at Levi’s Stadium on February 8: “It’s just too far away” Donald Trump revealed in an interview Saturday that he won’t be attending the Super Bowl, and slammed a pair of musical acts set to perform on February 8 in Santa Clara, California. Speaking
Director Chris Maes and distributor Indie Rights are proud to announce that the official Director’s Cut of the acclaimed indie horror-thriller Air Shift is now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. Following its successful limited run in late 2025, the film is set for a wider expansion across additional streaming platforms starting in February
Rod Stewart slammed “draft dodger” Donald Trump following the president’s insulting remarks about NATO troops and their role in Afghanistan. In a Fox News interview earlier this week, Trump once again criticized America’s NATO allies, downplaying their contribution in the war on terror. “We’ve never needed them. We have never really asked anything of them,”
In a 2021interview, experimental composer Claire Rousay went some distance in explaining the aloof gauze that so much of her music seems to be enveloped by. “I guess I primarily identify as a broken person, a struggling person, a fuck up, a letdown. Sometimes I feel like the whole world is out to get me.


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This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. I am a reluctant horror fan. I’ve been a scaredy cat my whole life, with horror movies giving me nightmares for weeks. And yet, some of my favourite people love horror. So, I keep dipping my toe in
Memories of Home John Scofield and Dave Holland ECM 2025/11/21 Memories of Home, the new album of guitar and bass duets from John Scofield and Dave Holland, is two things at once. It is a jazz master class and a supremely relaxed example of a couple of guys just hanging out and playing tunes. Holland
The Real Housewives of Potomac Season 10 reunion embraced a bold theme—red and art as fashion—and the cast delivered dramatic silhouettes, couture details, and statement styling across the board. From custom gowns to sculptural tailoring, here’s a closer look at what each woman wore to the reunion. Vote: Wendy Osefo Image: Salvatore DeMaio Wendy Osefo
The father-son duo covered the classic for a promo video of Survivor’s 50th season Green Day‘s lead singer, Billie Joe Armstrong, is looking to be a hero, just for one day — and taking son Jakob along for the ride. The father-son duo have covered David Bowie‘s “Heroes” to commemorate Survivor‘s 50th season. It’s quite
A little over a month ago, former Flaming Lips multi-instrumentalist commented that he was “moving on” now that his bandmates were “done with [him].” He broke his silence, somewhat, on the matter on Thursday in an interview with Tulsa’s local Fox station. Toward the end of 2024, a “personal crisis,” which he did not detail,
Paris Men’s Fashion Week has long been a proving ground for designers, tastemakers, and cultural disruptors—and this season, Kai Cenat stepped into that arena with intention. Known primarily for his outsized presence in streaming and entertainment, Cenat’s appearance in Paris signals a broader evolution: the pursuit of fashion not as a side interest, but as
The Grammy-winning soprano singer has canceled two May sets, joining many musicians who have moved away from the performing arts institution Renée Fleming has canceled her scheduled performances at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The Grammy-winning soprano singer joins a long list of musicians who have called off events at the


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Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Community Aid Network MN Book Drive If you’re looking for additional ways to support people in MN who are dealing with ICE making their communities unsafe, the Community Aid Network MN, which supports families in
Elton John had scored 14BillboardTop 40 singles in the United States before the release of “Someone Saved My Life Tonight”, the only single from his albumCaptain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy, in June 1975. Following the ascent of “Someone Saved My Life Tonight” to #4 on the Hot 100, John would subsequently crack the
Following its successful regional premiere in 2025, the supernatural thriller Bone Hill has officially expanded its reach to audiences nationwide. Now available on major streaming and VOD platforms including Amazon Prime Video, the film brings a haunting blend of psychological drama and ancient folklore to the digital stage. Set in the remote back country of
Another week, another round-up of library news. This week, I have library legislation updates and small actions you can take to help defend the right to read in 2026. Let’s jump in. Maine Library Commission Rescinds Request For Paid Directors The Maine Library Commission has rescinded its proposal that all state public libraries have paid
Once I received my copy, I filled it with post-it notes and marginalia. So many exclamation points in this book, y’all. It’s mind-blowing and despairing how common and widespread fens, bogs, and swamps were. In America and Great Britain, these bastions of environmental diversity were almost wiped out to make way for farmland. Some areas