Nile Rodgers recently shared a snippet of his upcoming video for a new version of “The Christmas Song,” his 2020 charity collaboration with Rebecca Ferguson, proudly revealing it used AI, which fans took issue with. On Thursday, he defended his use of the technology. Earlier this week, he shared an “AI capture” of the project.
A good, true romcom manga is hard to find, in my opinion. A lot of manga are categorized as romcoms, but when you read them, the comedic aspect of the romcom happens to be missing. Romcom manga should make you laugh out loud and make you swoon just as much. Romcom manga are safe havens
Although October gets outsized credit for being the perfect month for reading horror, the fact is that horror is great year-round. In some ways, the fact that we’re entering the darkest stretch of the year in the northern hemisphere makes November and December even better for cozying in with a scary read. With the new
As I planned, I read a stack of queer horror books in October—though nowhere near as many as I wanted to! First, I finished My Violent Muse by Rosie Sycamore, which is a bisexual dark thriller about obsession, art, and female rage. It is a strange book with a unique voice, and weeks after reading
Books aren’t the only thing being banned in U.S. schools and libraries. Banned Books Week has been targeted, too—often through quieter means, with library staff learning they cannot create displays, offer programming, or develop other awareness opportunities during the annual week-long campaign. Library workers from nearly a dozen states shared where, why, and how Banned
So, going back to the example of Last Night at the Telegraph Club, its disappearance from PEN’s count isn’t because it was targeted less. It’s simply gone from the schools where it was banned. The title remains among the most challenged in America, per ALA’s numbers from the last year. All of that is a
Jennie is paying homage to sibling love on new single “Someone to Hold.” The Blackpink singer recorded the upbeat track, which appears on the soundtrack for forthcoming Netflix animated film Steps, with producer Justin Tranter. “After everything that we’ve been through/ The ins and outs, the upside downs and good times too,” she sings on
When Brandy Clark arrived on set to film the lyric video for her new single “American Roots,” her makeup artist had an idea. He wanted to paint her face and hands red, white, and blue, to riff on the song’s ideas of envisioning a loving, inclusive America where everyone, including immigrants, belong. Clark was a
Dolly Parton’s longtime manager has dropped his lawsuit alleging that the singer’s nephew, Bryan Seaver, posed a threat to her business empire after her death. In a notice of voluntary dismissal filed Thursday, Danny Nozell and his lawyers said they were abandoning the claims without prejudice, meaning they could bring them again. The filing came
Thirty years ago, the members of Café Tacvba found themselves physically and emotionally wiped out. The Mexico City quartet had completed an extensive tour promoting its sophomore effort, Re, which since then has been routinely hailed as one of the best albums in the history of Latin rock. To make matters worse, Tacvba’s label expected
Indie film powerhouse ILLA BLACK Productions has announced that its highly anticipated home-invasion thriller, CHOKE ON IT, is now officially streaming for free on Tubi. Crafted by the dynamic cousin filmmaking duo Kelley Allen and Rachel Sazon, the film delivers a dark, twisted, and terrifyingly intimate cinematic experience. CHOKE ON IT follows a group of
The evening, titled Through the Looking Glass, was the latest edition of the invitation-only D&M; Halloween. Guests from fashion, entertainment, and philanthropy arrived in elaborate costumes as Atelier L Events Production transformed FIG into a theatrical Wonderland of scenic design, installation, and immersive production. At the center of it all were four emerging choreographers and
The actress and filmmaker known for her work in Quentin Tarantino’s Academy Award-winning film, along with her background in independent and cult horror, joins the expanding cast of the latest installment in one of horror’s longest-running franchises. Deathstalker Productions is excited to announce that actress and filmmakerKansas Bowlinghas officially joined the cast ofWitchcraft: The Lanterne
Netflix Love Is Blind Season 11 is officially coming to a close, with the finale and reunion right around the corner for the Boston cast. During the most recent batch of episodes, another couple split following a tense meeting with his friends, revealing that only four couples would head to their wedding day. Still, we
Indican Pictures is thrilled to announce the official release of Blood Before Bitcoin, a gripping thriller written and directed by Nicholas Arena, now streaming on Amazon Prime. Led by a powerhouse performance from Laura Meadows, the film delivers an intense story of survival, betrayal, and female resilience. The Story Myrna (Laura Meadows) left her violent
The Strokes’ debut album, Is This It, was released 25 years ago. I remember the period around its release vividly, although at the time I had very little interest in pop music and was only beginning to dip my toes into the waters of classic rock. The Strokes therefore occupy an unusual place in my
Beyoncé returned to Jay-Z’s concert in Los Angeles for another night of support, this time dressed in a monochromatic ivory look from the LaPointe Spring Summer 2027 Ready-to-Wear collection. Styled by longtime collaborator Ty Hunter, the ensemble brought sharp tailoring and sparkle together in one cohesive outfit. The look centered on a strong-shouldered ivory blazer
One of the more whimsical Saturday Night Live sketches pits actor Matt Damon against cast member Leslie Jones in a verbal battle of Weezer fan types. Aired in December 2018, the two characters clash at a Christmas holiday dinner party. Damon plays a “ride-or-die” fan obsessed with every release, while Jones represents a “purist” who
The cast of Hulu’s All’s Fair stepped out in New York City to celebrate the Season 2 premiere, turning the red carpet into a showcase of sculptural silhouettes, archival-inspired tailoring, and bold couture. Kim Kardashian, styled by Law Roach, arrived in a custom grey Ashi Studio gown featuring a sharply corseted bodice, croc-textured paneling, and
Fashion’s biggest names gathered in New York City for the CFDA Awards presented by Amazon Fashion, an evening celebrating the best in American design. Fashion Bomb Daily was on the carpet to capture the looks and catch up with the night’s stars. Keke Palmer delivered one of the evening’s most talked-about moments in a one-of-a-kind
Honed in the black/death space, Emptiness produced one of the genre’s seminal works in 2014’sNothing But the Whole. Keeping one foot in extreme metal, Emptiness subtly expanded their sound through increasingly far-reaching influences. Post-rock and post-punk motifs are engraved in the compositions, and ambient and industrial textures add to the record’s despair. Their subsequent releases,Not
Incorporating field recordings and other organic sounds into a keyboard-heavy atmosphere is nothing new. Still, Ben Dexter Cooley is a master of this genre, and Forager shows him doing it with grace and eloquence. St. Silva is Cooley’s electro-acoustic project, described on his Bandcamp page as a “musician, researcher, and creative technologist”. Forager is a
Singer hospitalized in Germany following unspecified medical issue; band is currently scheduled to resume tour next week Deep Purple called off their concerts this weekend after singer Ian Gillan had a “medical emergency.” “With great disappointment, Deep Purple must announce that they are unable to perform as scheduled tonight at the QI Arena (Leipzig) and
“He is up there by his house and walking around in his slippers,” actor says of his longtime friend. “He deserves it.” Michael Douglas has provided an update on his friend Jack Nicholson, saying the legendary actor — who hasn’t appeared on the big screen in 16 years — is “well” but has “disappeared.” Douglas
Where Red Dirt Roots, Outlaw Country, and Modern Americana Collide, Bobby Parks Is Bringing His Own Brand of Authenticity to the Music Scene. From the heartland of Oklahoma to the bright lights of Hollywood, singer-songwriter and powerhouse frontman Bobby Parks is carving out a sound that is as unapologetic as it is unforgettable. Leading the
Fashion has always been a vehicle for storytelling, but for designer Patrice Taylor of Althea Mink, her latest collection, Ice Land, is something far more personal: a declaration of resilience, self-worth, and unapologetic ambition. Inspired by Drake’s Ice Man project, Mink transforms the emotional weight of betrayal, perseverance, and personal triumph into a striking wardrobe
Beneath Lifted Skies Linda May Han Oh and Melissa Aldana Biophilia 21 August 2026 The duet project of tenor saxophonist Melissa Aldana and bassist Linda May Han Oh makes an ideal case for how jazz has changed significantly over the last 30 years while still showing its perennial strengths. Beneath Lifted Skies presents two women
Eons ago, in the last, heady pre-pandemic moments of February 2020, Nicki Minaj appeared at the Pollstar Live 2020 where she spoke widely about her life, career choices, social media posts, and more. Unsurprisingly, because this was the start of what would be one of the most deranged election years in American history, politics came


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Our friends over at Libby often share statistics with us that look at their most checked-out books. We usually look at the most popular books of the last month, books that help celebrate a heritage month, and the most popular books of a certain genre. Since spooky season just passed, they shared with us around