Into the depths of August we’ve arrived, and with it, the calm before the publishing storm of fall. This week’s new YA book releases are quieter than they have been in a while, and they’re also not as diverse as we’ve come to anticipate–even for quieter publishing weeks. It’s a busy time of year for
The mystery and thriller genres are constantly upping the game to keep readers on their toes. Think of Gone Girl and the explosion of domestic thrillers that followed after Gillian Flynn introduced a seemingly standard missing person mystery that ended up having a WTF twist that most readers did not see coming. While I’m overall
Among the copious things I love about graphic novels and memoirs, I especially adore how transportive they can be. While reading other texts, my brain works a little, or a lot, to imagine the story unfolding, people interacting, facial expressions, hair styles, the living room setup, and the day-to-day appearance of the sky. With images
Underlined When Roxy moves away from England, she bumps into a beautiful and familiar boy. Zain. In her nightmares, they’re being burned together at the stake. And in the real world, she watches him kill a man, altering life as she knows it. She quickly learns that not only do jinn—demons—exist, but angels too. Roxy
Evil Twin, a Zando imprint A group of friends confront questions of identity, aging, and desire during a vampire infestation in an isolated Californian desert—”transporting us to a tiny town not unlike the ‘Salem’s Lot of Stephen King fame.”—Fangoria Much like the immortal beings they contain, vampire stories show no signs of going away, and
Through the years, Spirit Adrift transformed from a traditional doom metal sound toward a classically inclined heavy metal approach. Listening to their new, and by all accounts final, record, this evolution does not feel so much like a gradual change as a rediscovery of a forgotten truth, one heard in the shift from lumbering doom
Fat Joe always does it big for his birthday, and this year was no exception! Mary J Blige, Fabolous, Jadakiss, Busta Rhymes, Remy Ma, and more were in the building. Take a look at some shots taken by @TheRealNicoleeeeee: Fat Joe was fly personifie in a hot pink custom suit. His daughter Azzy Milan was
After years largely unavailable to stream, cult found-footage sci-fi thriller LUNOPOLIS returns September 4th, 2026, exclusively on FOUND TV. Written and directed by Matthew Avant, LUNOPOLIS follows two documentary filmmakers whose investigation into a mysterious artifact leads them into a conspiracy involving time travel, alternate histories, a secret civilization on the moon and the mysterious
The Premium Doll Line Pays Homage to Horror Royalty with Chilling Fashion and Film-Accurate Easter Eggs Just in Time for the Spooky Season The season of scares is officially around the corner, and Monster High is celebrating with its most terrifyingly glamorous drop yet. Today, Mattel, Inc. announced the latest additions to its highly coveted
Apparently, someone looked at one of those old fortune-telling machines, thought, “You know what this needs? A satanic serial killer,” and honestly… I respect the commitment. Harbingeris a wonderfully twisted supernatural chiller that feels like somebody tossed a Hammer horror movie, a littleBig, and a healthy dose ofWishmasterinto a blender and then forgot to put
Roadside Attractions and Saban Films have officially announced they will release the terrifying horror-thriller CRAWLERS in theaters nationwide on October 16, 2026. Directed by Ángel Gómez Hernández and written by Jayson Rothwell, the highly anticipated film promises to deliver a claustrophobic nightmare that will exploit one of humanity’s most common phobias. In CRAWLERS, a catastrophic
“The comfort or difficulty sometimes of stepping into a role means having completely stepped out of your own shoes.” — Despina Mirou Hollywood has never been short on beautiful actresses. What it has always craved, however, is something far harder to find: a woman audiences can’t stop watching. Enter Despina Mirou. Dark-haired, exotic and unmistakably Mediterranean,
Brandon Seabrook, a guitar and banjo virtuoso, is about as unique an improviser as contemporary music has produced. His music can be whimsical and edgy, often at the same time. There is plenty of beauty and atmosphere in his tiny string symphonies, but they are rarely designed to sustain a single luxurious mood. Appalachian textures
Taylor Swift can’t stop listening to Phoebe Bridgers‘ new album Lost Weekend. Same, Taylor, same. In a social media post celebrating Bridgers’ birthday, the the pop superstar praised her friend, and former collaborator, on her trip around the sun, and “triumph” of an album. “It’s her birthday but she gave us a gift,” Swift wrote
Al Jardine has spent the vast majority of his long life in California, and as a founding member of the Beach Boys, he embodies the state like very few others. But he was actually born in the small town of Lima, Ohio, and lived there during his early childhood years. When Jardine returned to the
Shakira made a surprise visit yesterday to Quibdó, the capital of the Colombian province of Chocó, where nearly 200 schools have reported damage following the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck the country on Aug. 10. During the visit, Shakira committed an initial $1.25 million to help rebuild 10 schools and a university via her charitable foundation.
The Puerto Rican superstar will wrap his global trek with performances at San Juan’s Hiram BithornStadium It’s official — Bad Bunny will bring the Debí Tirar Más Fotos world tour back to where it all began: homeland of Puerto Rico. Bad Bunny is set to perform at San Juan’s Hiram BithornStadium on Aug. 22 and
Three decades after the 1996 drive-by shooting of hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas, a prosecutor gave an unflinching account of the long-unsolved slaying on Monday, accusing Duane “Keffe D” Davis of organizing the attack as “an act of revenge.” In his opening statement on the first day of Davis’ murder trial, Clark County
When Hayden Panettiere’s character Juliette Barnes stood up against the unwanted advances of a DJ during the second season of Nashville, the disturbing reality of how many women experience sexual harassment in the world of country radio was an open, but still mostly buried, secret. Barnes’ experience with the sleazy radio man was a core
The countdown is on. Ray Ray Star is an official nominee for Song of the Year – Rock Artist at the 12th Annual Josie Music Awards, recognized for his single “Ashes Next Door,” with the ceremony set for September 20 at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. It is one of the most competitive
Deep Purple fans are still processing the band’s shocking reunion with founding guitarist Ritchie Blackmore at Jones Beach on Long Island, New York, on Aug. 12. And in a new interview with Guitar Player, Blackmore reveals it was an equally intense experience for himself. “It was very moving because I went on very quickly and
When Brandon Flowers lets his mind wander, he often imagines a Sliding Doors version of his life, one where he didn’t form the Killers, write “Mr. Brightside,” and spend the last quarter century fronting one of the biggest bands on the planet. “My goal was once to be a valet [parking attendant] at the Bellagio
The earrings caught the light in every photo. The ring is still in your hand. The gown is in a plastic bag behind a door. Two of those three will outlast the other by decades, and which two depends almost entirely on what happens in the next few weeks. Jewelry is the part most couples
Ellie Goulding is suing her former management company in the U.K., alleging conflicts of interest over the company’s ties to Live Nation, according to a suit obtained by Rolling Stone. Between 2018 and 2025, Goulding was a client at TaP Management, a firm founded in 2010 by Benedict Mawson and Edward Millett. As Goulding’s lawsuit
Horrornews.net (HNN) has spent nearly two decades serving as a primary digital cornerstone for the global horror community. Operating as an independent force in genre journalism, HNN evolved from a modest passion project into a premier hub for indie film promotion, reviews, and daily terror news. From the shifting landscape of 2000s direct-to-video features to
Indie Horror Career Spotlight on David Perry (Building a Legacy on Slashers, Monsters and Holiday Gore) In the modern landscape of independent B-horror and cult cinema, few names are as relentlessly active or passionately dedicated to the genre as David Perry. An actor and producer with an unmistakable presence, Perry has carved out a distinct
You ask, We Answer! @icon.mo_ asked, “Deets on the coverup.” @thedivoss added, “Can you all please find this ensemble Rihanna is wearing?!? Not sure if it’s a dress, a swimsuit cover up or lounge wear! But it’s CUTE & SEXY!” Rihanna was spotted in Barbados with her children RZA, Riot, and Rocki Irish wearing a
Rocky Kramer will be hosting “A Kind of Magic” on this week’s episode of Rocky Kramer’s Rock & Roll Tuesdays on Twitch. Tune into Twitch on Tuesday, August 18th, 2026 at 7 PM PT for this amazing show. Rocky Kramer is a guitar virtuoso, often being compared to the greatest guitar players in the world.
WARDAL: THE STAR WHO’S REWRITING CINEMA’S FUTURE From Hollywood’s shimmering skyline to Brazil’s vibrant cinematic pulse, Wardal is experiencing the kind of rise that transforms a celebrated actor into a cultural force. His fame — already spanning continents and decades — is now erupting into a new era of dominance, positioning him at the very
The Vineyard Icon Awards returned to Martha’s Vineyard for its second year, drawing a crowd of guests dressed in the island’s signature blend of polish and ease. The event was founded by Erin Goldson, a fifth-generation Martha’s Vineyarder whose late father is buried on the island, and whose grandmother still lives there year-round. Vineyard Icon