The Saturday Night Live audition process is infamous; many well-known comedians have tried and been rejected by SNL during it. Meanwhile, some of those who do make the cast have horror stories about what it was like. Jeremy Culhane – who became one of my favorite new stars of the sketch comedy show thanks to
I don’t know of a greater rom-com duo than Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler. Their second epic, 50 First Dates, is one of the best romantic comedies of all time. And for a good reason. The story of Lucy (Barrymore), who has anterograde amnesia, and Henry (Sandler), who reminds her every day of how much
The rapper’s show in Sacramento on Thursday was cut after the tragic accident J. Cole’s concert tonight in Sacramento, California, at Golden 1 Center has been canceled following the death of a member of his touring crew. The announcement was made by the venue on social media and stated that the crew member was killed
Duane “Keffe D” Davis, the former gang leader charged with the 1996 drive-by shooting murder of rap legend Tupac Shakur, called just three witnesses today before resting his defense at his Las Vegas trial in less than two hours. Closing arguments in the closely watched case are set for Monday. Davis’ lawyer, Michael Sanft, centered


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On his final night of guest hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live! this week, Jelly Roll finally addressed his political views. At the Grammy Awards in February, he was asked about his politics, but he declined to answer. “I have a lot to say about it and I’m going to in the next week,” Jelly Roll said
Who among us hasn’t taken a few minutes to belt an overly sincere version of “I Will Always Love You” in the privacy of our own homes in the 72 hours since Dolly Parton’s death? Based on his latest Instagram post, Vin Diesel has. Unlike most of us, Diesel, a world-famous celebrity with hundreds of
Apple Books Apple Books is your destination to find and buy audiobooks and ebooks. Discovering and enjoying your next favorite story is a seamless experience across your devices. From thrillers to mysteries, the choices are endless. All with no subscription or monthly commitment. All thrillers have a few things in common: tension, suspense, high stakes,
Jane Schoenbrun’s latest movie, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, has horror fans and critics buzzing. I love the film’s tongue-in-cheek critique of the horror genre, slasher films, and the recent obsession with “elevated horror.” I love the sapphic romance, and I can’t get enough of the creepy, abandoned summer camp setting. It’s no
To refer to specific books as “uplifting” is, of course, subjective. What might be uplifting and/or comforting to you might not be the case for me. Indeed, while researching this very list, I had the thought that perhaps I’m too cynical a person for the assignment. But as I dug deeper, I began to realize
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In the quarter-century since September 11, 2001, the terrorist attacks that occurred on that day have become many things. A world-changing cataclysm. An excuse for illegal wars and horrific crimes. A political slogan. But in the moment that they happened, they were simply a national tragedy worse than what most Americans had experienced before. The
A great celebrity look is rarely just about the clothes. Hair, makeup and accessories all play a part in creating an image that people remember, and wigs have become one of the most flexible tools for changing that image. A celebrity can appear with a sleek bob one week, dramatic curls the next and waist-length
In this era where trends quickly switch, tubing mascara snatches the attention of consumers in the blink of an eye. Its distinctive technology has made it an increasingly popular choice among consumers and beauty brands alike. Tubing mascaras are loved for their lightweight feel, resistance to smudging and flaking, and effortless removal with warm water.
Sharada Shashidhar is an artist who is constantly exploring. While her first album, Rahu (2020), saw her mixing synths and skittish beats with her jazz-leaning compositions, she pulled back a bit on her dazzling sophomore release, Soft Echoes (2024), which sounded like an exotic, updated take on vintage Joni Mitchell. Now, with A Foot on
At first glance, this ad for the September 1978 concert lineup in Cleveland, Ohio, seems like a weird joke or some sort of AI hallucination. There are indeed listings for very famous, very real tours like Black Sabbath/Van Halen, Thin Lizzy/AC/DC, Yes, and Frank Zappa. But there’s also a Sept. 22 announcement for Neil Young
“The name Dolly replaced Diana after the 1990 hurricane season and was first used in 1996,” weather service says A tropical storm is developing in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean headed toward the Lesser Antilles archipelago. This weather system must be named “Dolly,” according to the naming conventions set by the authorities that oversee
Dolly Parton left behind an illustrious catalog when she died on Tuesday following a brief battle with cancer. As soon as the news of her death hit, fans tuned in to the beloved superstar’s music, sparking a 2,222 percent bump in U.S. streams since Monday, Aug. 24, according to music data company Luminate. Unsurprisingly, Parton’s
Katseye will not be heading to Irvine, California, this weekend forOlivia Rodrigo’s highly anticipated Daisy Chain Fields Festival. The group said that member Megan Skiendiel suffered a sprained ankle and would need to rest while it heals. “We’re so incredibly sorry to share that we are unable to perform at Daisy Chain Fields this Saturday,”
Zara Larsson catapulted to Main Pop Girl status this year on the strength of her fifth studio album Midnight Sun, released in September 2025. The album release dates places it within the eligibility range for the 2027 Grammy Awards, where she could be a leading nominee across pop categories — and potentially the majors, too.
Half-human aliens, a four-armed being, an on-camera implant removal and bicycle-mounted cameras recording a Men in Black car chase through Chicago. Chicago’s Earths Dreamland has released the unsettling opening scene from The Alien Report, the award-winning alien-abduction thriller now streaming free on Tubi (link below). After seeing the film’s unsettling imagery, viewers on Reddit began
Independent entertainment powerhouse DRagonSTUDIOS is officially entering the streaming wars this October with the launch of its highly anticipated platform, DRagonFLIX. Built as a premier destination for independent cinema lovers, the new service will completely bypass traditional theatrical windows to bring exclusive new feature films straight to audiences at home. DRagonFLIX aims to bridge the
We’re wrapping up summer reading season, so let’s take a look at the books that have been making the rounds in beach bags and airport lounges in August. One thing missing from this list is a summer romance novel. Although there were some that popped up in the bestseller lists and most read on Goodreads
The duo also filmed a music video for the track, which was directed by AMD and Little Miles Ice Spice and Lil Yachty dropped a new single, “Out My Face (My Baby).” The swaggering track, which sees the artists joining voices on the chorus, will get an official music video later today. The clip was
The Los Angeles-based, neo-psychedelic band Gun Outfit make you feel as if you’ve swallowed the sun in the canyon. Their music is the equivalent of being faced against imposing, red-hued sandstone buttes piercing a clear blue sky. Before you get the wrong impression that Gun Outfit are Millennial hippies (they could well be), imparting wisdom
The acclaimed rocker, producer and “Rockstar Psychic” opens up in a revealing new television interview with the legendary Queen of the Paranormal Rock and roll has always had its share of larger-than-life personalities, but Ray Ray Star has built a life and career that refuses to fit neatly into any one category. The guitarist, songwriter, record producer,
Ask a table at a Fitzroy pub who makes the pokies in the next room and someone will say Aristocrat. Ask who makes Sweet Bonanza and you’ll get a blank look, even from people who’ve played it for hours. The game is everywhere. The studio behind it is a name nobody in Australia has reason
Nostalgia is often a vessel for forward-thinking ideas. As a culture, we would not look to the past unless it informed the present. That being said, nostalgia for its own sake is also a worthwhile enterprise; there is no harm in seeking out a comfort mechanism if you need one. Such is the ethos of
Dead Janitor’s Club Movie Review by Matt Boiselle Dead Janitor’s Club – directed by Devon Downs & Kenny Gage, written by Jeff Klima & starring Jake Busey, Felix Merback & Brianna Gage Okay, this one was a lot of fun.Dead Janitor’s Club, from co-directors Devon Downs and Kenny Gage, is a darkly funny crime film
Marginalia Movie Review by Matt Boiselle Marginalia – directed & written by Mark Beal, and starring Jessica Bell, Seraluna Sanchez & Jessica Lemmons Marginalia, from director Mark Beal, is a really fun little horror film that mixes demons, witchcraft, dark secrets and… killer rabbits. Yes, you read that right. The story follows Sister Trista, who