Kylie Minogue addressed an ongoing rumor that she will feature on Madonna‘s new album, Confessions II. The Queen of Pop will release her 15th studio LP, a companion piece to 2005’s ConfessionsonaDance Floor, on July 3 and fans have speculated that it will include a collaboration between the two singers. Speaking to the Los Angeles
The musician released her third album, Worst Girl in America, in March Slayyyter made her TV debut on The Tonight Show on Tuesday night, appearing on the late-night show to perform her song “Dance.” The singer took the stage alongside a live band for a rousing rendition of the anthemic track, which comes off her
I t was the last day of Pride Month in 2024, and Gigi Perez was going through it. Her label at the time, Interscope, had just dropped her; she was living at home, trying to get back on her feet, and she was still grieving her sister Celene, who died four years earlier. Then, as
Ariana Grande could never have become the kind of era-defining pop star we know her to be if she’d been timid or precious about her feelings. This is the artist who earnestly sang “This situationship has to end” on Eternal Sunshine while addressing the dissolution of her marriage. She’s the same one who casually delivered
Astronomy holds that the larger the star, the more quickly it burns out and “dies”. Size and brilliance don’t guarantee a lasting shine. The same is often true of Earth-bound “stars” who help illuminate the world through their artistic handiwork. Some lose their physical lives sooner than expected, while others’ careers drift languidly into that
Hello, speculative spectators! It’s time to rock your skull squiggles with more great science fiction. This time, I have five excellent sci-fi novels with immersive settings. The descriptions of these universes are so good, you almost feel like you’re there. Much like the recent post I did about immersive fantasy worlds, since there are so
Rock ‘n’ roll memoirs are hit or miss affairs. For every insightful offering like Keith Richards’ Life (2010), there are a dozen pale imitations – onerous reads filled with foggy memories and questionable myths of glory days gone by, focused on backstage debauchery and gossip, with little in the way of wisdom about music and
Where Horror Cinema Really Began Before Jump Scares, There Was Silent Fear When people ask what was the first horror movie, they often imagine monsters from the 1930s or modern supernatural films. In reality, horror began much earlier, in silent cinema, when filmmakers were still discovering how moving images could create fear. The first horror
Poker on Screen Is Never Just About Cards The strongest poker movies are rarely about gambling alone. They are about psychology, pressure, deception, ambition, and risk. Poker creates natural cinematic tension because one decision can change a character’s future in seconds. A single bluff can destroy trust, build fortune, or end a career. Audiences are


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A husband, a dad, a data scientist, and now a Jeopardy! champion. Tristan Williams is on his way to becoming a super champion after securing nine wins. Williams, originally from Lincoln, Nebraska, has won nine games and a total of $188,501, as of May 18. He has guaranteed himself a spot in an upcoming Tournament
Pretty soon, you’ll be able to come on down to South Park once again. Comedy Central has announced new details about what’s ahead in the longtime adult animated comedy’s next season. So what do we know about South Park Season 29 so far? Here’s a look. When will South Park Season 29 premiere? The Season
What To Know James Lafferty revealed whether he’d be interested in competing onDancing With the Stars. He said he’d join the next season of the show under one condition. Lafferty currently stars inEveryone Is Doing Great on Netflix. Could James Lafferty be the next celebrity to join Season 35 of Dancing With the Stars? A
What To Know Fox News anchor Martha MacCallum questioned a White House Press Secretary about President Trump’s declining poll numbers. Anna Kelly defended Trump’s decisions as being based on national security rather than public opinion. Trump has previously criticized Fox News polling and showed his dislike of MacCallum. Fox News host Martha MacCallum brought up
The Boys Season 5 is nearly over, and as fans wait to find out the fate of Homelander (Antony Starr), Butcher (Karl Urban), and more, it’s difficult not to wonder if this is really the end for the Prime Video series. We’re taking a look at everything we know so far about the franchise as
90 Day Fiancé star Jenny Slatten gave fans a major update on May 19 amid ongoing concerns about her health. At 68, she has been diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). In December 2025, Jenny came to New York City for a 90 Day Fiancé holiday party, stopping by Swooon‘s studio for an interview about
What To Know William Daniels and Bonnie Bartlett clarified that their marriage was never explicitly open. Bartlett acknowledged that early in their marriage there were painful experiences related to extramarital affairs. The couple, who both appeared in Boy Meets World, will soon celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary. Boy Meets World star William Daniels — who
What To Know American Idol runner-up Jordan McCullough spoke to TV Insider about the most ‘challenging’ week of the competition for him. He explained why he struggled so much on Taylor Swift night. Winner Hannah Harper also revealed the week that was toughest for her to handle. Jordan McCullough never faltered once during his run
What To Know Bill Belichick accused CBS News of “deceptive” editing during his CBS News Sunday Morning appearance. The former New England Patriots head coach claims that CBS refused to provide him with a transcript despite his requests. Belichick previously stated that CBS shifted the interview focus away from his book to his personal relationship
There’s one week left until Rock the Block crowns its Season 7 champions. Set in Sin City, the latest season of the HGTV competition series features four new teams battling it out on the Block. And for the first time in the show’s history, the teams feature HGTV stars competing alongside celebrities with home design
Paige Lewis is the author of Canon, out today from Viking. Below, they discuss three of the books, movies, and TV shows that influenced their debut novel. Don Hertzfeldt’s It’s Such a Beautiful Day: When I was an editor for my undergraduate newspaper, I had the opportunity to interview Don Hertzfeldt, who was touring a
Book lovers with kids in their lives can’t help but be choosy about what books to place into the hands of young readers. We linger over fuzzy first memories of books, how they shaped our imaginations, how we thumbed through them time and time again, and how we lovingly and literally made our mark on
When you send an unsolicited book of essays to a small nonprofit publisher, you’re probably not expecting it to become one of the biggest word-of-mouth sensations of the 21st century so far. But that’s the story behind today’s Zero to Well-Read subject, and no one was more surprised by this turn of events than its
The Dinner Party by Cat Fitzpatrick (Trans Woman Verse Novel) Kitchen Venom by Philip Hensher (Queer Fiction) (Rerelease) Canon by Paige Lewis (Nonbinary Fiction) The Body Riddle by Sam K MacKinnon (Nonbinary, Polyamorous Fiction) Returns and Exchanges by Kayla Rae Whitaker (Sapphic Fiction) Take Me with You by Steven Rowley (Queer Guy Speculative Fiction) The
Friends and readers, I’m not going to lie. This week, we’ve got some of the biggest film adaptation news of the year so far. Plus, there are some unmissable new book releases coming your way in early 2027. Mark your calendars. Get ready. You don’t want to miss out on any of this. We want
May is a fun month for new releases as the publishing world gears up for summer. But what do you do when your holds lists are increasing and patrons are still coming to the desk to ask about the buzziest books? Offer readalikes, of course! Here are three new releases your patrons are hearing about,
Blackstone Publishing and Monica Murphy When an heiress’s summer romance goes up in flames, she finds herself in need of a job and a place to stay. The one thing she doesn’t need is another failed romance—but things are heating up quick with the town’s smoldering fire captain. When Sparks Fly is a swoony small-town
Last week felt like the Week of Comics. We released our list of the best comics of the century so far, and Comic-Con announced the nominees for the 38th annual Eisner Awards. It looks like we’re bringing a tinge of that energy into this week with a graphic adaptation of the megabestselling LitRPG. More on
Tedeschi Trucks Band have spent the last decade wearing their influences on their collective sleeves. Not that there was much doubt as to where their allegiances lie, but their last couple of studio and live releases have tightened the bonds they share with their inspirations even further. In 2022, Tedeschi Trucks Band released the ambitious
You ask, we answer! @theeradiance asked, “Please tell me where this is from…” Karrueche celebrated her birthday in a fringe dress from The Dolls House Fashion. The $665 design featured a plunging halter neckline, an open back, and cascading pastel fringe details in shades of blue, pink, yellow, and silver. The statement-making dress also included