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The HorrorNews TeePublic Store stands as a premier destination for horror fans seeking high-quality apparel and accessories. Dedicated to celebrating the macabre, the storefront unites underground horror fandoms, internet lore, and independent creators in one collective catalog. Every unique creation can be purchased across an expansive merchandise lineup including t-shirts, hoodies, hats, stickers, magnets, mugs,
Move over, blockbusters. The summer of 2026 has officially traded traditional superhero popcorn flicks for a relentless wave of cinematic dread. Across multiplexes, a spectacular mix of viral indie breakouts, prestige folklore, and legendary studio franchises are dominating the conversation. Audiences are filling theaters to be terrified, proving that the warmest months of the year
Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Here are the biggest headlines from last week, including the buzziest summer reads, an AI chatbot in Google Play Books, the winners of the 2025 Lambda Literary Awards, and more. The Buzziest Summer Reading Books


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The Creep Tapes: Season 2 – Series Review by Matt Boiselle There are horror villains who rely on brute force, and then there’s Peachfuzz—a predator who weaponizes awkwardness, manipulation, and psychological discomfort to devastating effect. Since Creep debuted in 2014, Mark Duplass and Patrick Brice have crafted one of the most unsettling found-footage franchises in
FoundFootage.com has officially cemented its status as the world’s largest database and discovery platform dedicated entirely to found footage, screenlife, and POV cinema. Boasting an expansive, curated catalog of over 5,000 films, shorts, and web series, the site serves as the ultimate digital repository for both casual horror fans and hardcore cinephiles. By applying a
The new feature from filmmaker Michael Rock delivers a playful twist on found footage storytelling, with early access for FOUND TV+ members and a worldwide debut on FOUND TV. TORONTO, ONTARIO — June 19, 2026 — FOUND TV today announced the upcoming premiere of I Hate Found Footage, a new FOUND Original written and directed
This indie horror film is now streaming on Amazon Prime and it will be on Tubi TV and Fandango the first week of July. The production company is Purgatory Blues LLC. An indie horror-comedy slasher about an unhappily married woman who, after failing to win beauty pageants, leaves a trail of brutal murders in the
Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week, Tyla gets in her feelings, Tierra Whack spits bars on a spritely beat, and Kelela slows it down on a lover’s lament that dates back to her debut album. Plus, new
Booksmaxxing, a highly anticipated book-to-screen adaptation, updates on MrBeast and James Patterson’s new book, and more of the top literary headlines of the day. Reading is Sexy: Welcome to Booksmaxxing Okay, I don’t think “booksmaxxing” is a real thing as much as it’s a tempting headline, but there is a case to be made that


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Are you a new filmmaker or YouTube creator looking to get your project in front of major studios? The gatekeepers of Hollywood are no longer holding all the keys. Independent cinema is exploding, and we are standing precisely at the cusp of a historic film revolution. If you want your voice heard, your nightmare visualized,
No sooner had Caleb Caudle written “Heavy Thrill” than he became mystified by the song. “This life that I live, it comes with amazing highs and incredible lows, and there’s a lot of sacrifice,” Caudle says. “But there’s all these moments that you get to have and you just couldn’t get there without all that
Released on Juneteenth, Outlaws’ Almanac is a righteous gathering of contemporary and repurposed folk-roots freedom songs “It’s the season of rebellion,” Lizzie No sings towards the end of Outlaws’ Almanac, this new, tour-de-force collaborative roots-music concept album. No is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter who’s released a series of acclaimed records that span folk, pop and Americana
The indie cannibal horror sequel Human Hibachi 2: Feast in the Forest has officially crossed a major milestone, racking up over 500,000 views on the free, ad-supported streaming service Tubi. Watch Human Hibachi 2 on Tubi https://tubitv.com/movies/100056567/human-hibachi-2 Directed by Mario Cerrito, the extreme found-footage franchise has quickly transformed from an underground experiment into a mainstream
The Voices Of Our Mother Movie Review by Matt Boiselle The Voices Of Our Mother – written and directed by Mark O’Brien, and starring Sheila McCarthy, Georgina Reilly and Mark O’Brien Synopsis: When a family matriarch falls seriously ill, relatives gather and discover their shared ancestral ties bind them in unexpected ways Family reunions are
Angela Oakley is making her mark on the fashion scene with a custom look that perfectly bridges sports and style. The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 16 star stepped out in a custom New York Knicks jersey gown designed by Hauzzavier, a look styled by Leah Taylor and adorned with rhinestones by King of Bling.
The real margin killer for boutiques isn’t bad taste — it’s getting strong-armed into bulk packs you can’t sell. According to AnchorGroup, businesses struggle with supplier minimum order requirements that force larger purchases than demand justifies. That pressure doesn’t just sting — it leaves the average business sitting on excess inventory, with dead stock swallowing
When the world needed Lesbian Jesus most, she disappeared. At least, that’s a bit what it felt like for fans of Hayley Kiyoko. After the 2018 release of her debut album, Expectations, a synth-pop explosion of lesbian desire, listeners anxiously awaited her next project. So many were surprised when in January 2020, following the release
In an interview posted on his YouTube account prior to the release of his seventh album, The Gentlemen’s Club, YG recalled a conversation he had with Kendrick Lamar about the importance of quality control. “I’m telling him about what I was doing, like putting out albums just to get out the deal ’cause my deal
Since Ella Langley released “Choosin’ Texas” last year, she’s been breaking records left and right. She surpassed Taylor Swift for the longest-running country Number One, became the first female artist to top the Billboard Hot 100, Hot Country Songs, and Country Airplay simultaneously, and took home seven ACM awards. And as she resumes her Dandelion
As the American Library Association (ALA) reported in its April 2026 State of Libraries Report, the movement to censor materials in American schools and public libraries has shifted. The number of titles targeted in 2025 that were reported to ALA’s Office of Intellectual Freedom has grown (nearly 2,000 more titles than 2024), but the vast


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Bunnie Xo is opening up following news of her divorce from Jelly Roll after 10 years of marriage. On herlatest Dumb Blondepodcast aired on Thursday, Bunnie, 46, discussed their IVF journey and the hardships they faced along the way. She said the experience “wrecked” her “emotionally, spiritually, physically.” “My hat goes off to any woman,
The song follows the singer’s recent albums Eusexua andEusexua Afterglow FKA Twigs dropped a new single, “On Your Mind,” featuring Lil Yachty. The track, produced by DJH, marks her first new music of 2026. The singer has been teasing the song on tour this summer. “i wrote this song with yachty in the evening after
Jelly Roll paused his concert on Thursday evening to address rumors online following news of his divorce from Bunnie Xo after 10 years of marriage. During his Little Ass Shed Tour stop in Saratoga Springs, New York, the country artist said that this would be the only city and time he would address the online
New York City came alive on June 18, 2026, as fans and celebrities alike took to the streets to celebrate the New York Knicks’ first NBA Championship. The ticker tape parade drew a host of familiar faces, all showing up in style to honor the historic win. Alicia Keys performed her iconic anthem “Empire State
The grand opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago drew a star-studded crowd on June 18, 2026, with former presidents, celebrities, and cultural figures gathering to mark the historic occasion. Michelle Obama made a polished fashion statement for the event, wearing a Thom Browne grey tweed fringe jacket and matching skirt, styled by
Airport style can feel simple and still look chic. A good touring ensemble should be comfy, easy to move in, and look decent when you arrive. It should also be beneficial while on lengthy strolls, sitting time, security checks, and rapid stops in the city. The greatest airport look begins with basic items. Soft layers,