85 years ago, The Wizard of Oz, adapted from Frank L. Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, opened in theaters and took the world by storm. While the film’s initial popularity subsided after its big screen run, it became even more popular following its 1956 broadcast TV premiere, and all these decades later, The Wizard
Ben Affleck ain’t rushing into a new fling right after his public divorce from Jennifer Lopez — despite buzz about him hanging out with RFK Jr.’s daughter, Kick Kennedy. Sources tell TMZ there’s no romance brewing between Ben and Kick, despite their recent sightings together … adding they’re not dating and are definitely not a
“Once Upon a Time” star Lana Parrilla‘s summer has been far from magical … cops say she had an unwanted visitor trespass on her palace property. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … a mystery man was spotted by security in front of the home belonging to LP — best known for playing Regina Mills/the Evil
The jam concluded the guitarist’s 2024 Family Reunion festival, featuring Nikki Lane, Sierra Ferrell, and more Marcus King wrapped up his two-day Family Reunion festival in his native South Carolina this weekend by paying tribute to one of the all-time great Southern rock groups: the Marshall Tucker Band. Backed by original Marshall Tucker drummer Paul
A piece of television history could be yours … several popular props from the set of “Friends” are set to be auctioned off in honor of the sitcom’s 30th anniversary. Julien’s Auctions is hosting an exclusive event on September 23 in Los Angeles that’s sure to send any “Friends” fan into a tizzy … offering
One of Luke Bryan‘s touring trucks got stuck under an overpass in Chicago over the weekend. The 18-wheeler was headed to his show at Wrigley Field when it failed to clear a center beam. Pictures show the stuck truck, which missed the lowest support by several inches. A few feet worth of trailer roof is peeled back, but
Drake‘s string of new song releases are just a smoke screen to cover his true plans to continue his lyrical beef with Kendrick Lamar … at least, that’s how fans are decoding his newest Instagram posts!!! That’s no conspiracy theory either … an overnight post on Drake’s @plottttwistttttt Finsta account shows a shootout from John
Serial killer thriller Strange Darling and poignant comedy Between The Temples had nice debuts as Coraline’s re-release continued to kick this weekend along with a handful of holdovers from Didi to Sing Sing. Magenta Light Studios’ Strange Darling — where nothing is what it seems when a twisted one-night stand spirals into a serial killer’s
Netflix’s possession horror movie The Deliverance centers on a single mother struggling to raise her kids while struggling with her inner demons, and that’s before the actual evil takes root in the new family home. Cycles of abuse lead to intense confrontations in this family, particularly between protagonist Ebony Jackson (Andra Day) and her mother Alberta
Born into a family of readers, P.N. gained a love reading as a sort of herd mentality. This love of reading has remained a life long passion, resulting in an English Degree from The University of Houston in Houston, Texas. She normally reads three to four books at any given time, in the futile Sisyphean
Yes, you read that right. Selena Gomez is the best part of Only Murders in the Building. Now that Season 4 is upon us, I thought I would reflect a bit on what keeps me tuning into this quirky little show week after week. The short answer to that is Mabel Mora, played by Selena
Who amongst the Pierpoint and Lumi cohort do we think is the least well-adjusted? I keep changing my mind. There’s Harper, perpetually sporting a chip on her shoulder the size of her home country—and willing to abandon all principles in service of it. There’s Yasmin, underestimated and adrift and always at the whims of rich
Onstage pranks are a staple on Kenny Chesney tours, and Megan Moroney might’ve just pulled off the best one ever. During the first of three nights at Massachusetts’ Gillette Stadium on Friday (Aug. 23), Chesney brought opening act Moroney out for a duet performance of “She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy” — a song they’ve done
Throughout the week, we update our Best New Songs playlist with the new releases that caught our attention the most, be it a single leading up to the release of an album or a newly unveiled deep cut. And each Monday, we round up the best new songs released over the past week (the eligibility period begins
Play video content Club Random With Bill Maher Quentin Tarantino‘s making some controversial claims about the shooting on the set of “Rust” … saying Alec Baldwin‘s not completely responsible for Halyna Hutchins‘ death — but, it’s partially his fault. The director sat down with Bill Maher for an episode of his “Club Random” podcast published
This year has basically been the year of Sabrina Carpenter, who dropped her latest video for her brand-new single Taste, which is taken from her just-released sixth album Short n’ Sweet. Joining her in the music video is Jenna Ortega. Carpenter is credited as a songwriter for Taste alongside Julia Michaels and Amy Allen, while
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not the best at keeping up with a consistent skincare and grooming regimen. Yet, I know there are tons of men out there who struggle with the same issue. You might make a solid run at it for a couple of days or weeks, but that enthusiasm
Happy Friday, book-lovers. Unwind with some Book Riot stuff. Those times are long gone, as my eight-year-old loves to remind me, and so if you’re like me, and want some nostalgic reads or an escape from *waves hands* all of this, grab your favorite snack—bonus points if it’s something that was also around in the
For those passionate about achieving that enviable, sun-kissed glow, tanning accelerator lotions are a game-changer. These innovative products are designed to speed up the tanning process and improve the intensity and longevity of your tan. Let’s delve into the multifaceted benefits of tanning accelerator lotions, exploring how they can enhance your tanning experience, provide essential
There are hallowed halls that fans of the James Bond movies need to visit when paying tribute to the films and books. As rich as the legacy of this entertainment franchise is, there’s a very present real world history connecting the world of fiction to the man who started it all. After visiting one of
Sure, we’ve had games about zombies overrunning a city time and time again, but what about a Medieval village? Developer Ocean Drive Studio aims to add a bit of spice to the open world zombie survival genre with God Save Birmingham, which will launch in Early Access on PC via Steam. No word on the
Play video content Chris Hemsworth‘s trading in Thor’s hammer for a pair of drumsticks … wielding the wood as he learns to play drums — and testing his skills out behind Ed Sheeran. The actor joined Ed during his show in Romania Saturday night … and, Ed shared a vid to his IG detailing how
Gambling has expanded and spilt over into our pop culture, with movies, songs, video games, and social media taking on the challenge of portraying the good, the bad, and the ugly of this old as time form of entertainment. Given the ever-present technology at our fingertips, one doesn’t have to book an expensive flight to
UPDATED, 12:08 p.m.: New Line’s new take on Salem’s Lot, the 1975 vampire novel from Stephen King, will premiere on Max in October, the streamer confirmed on Friday. Filmmaker Gary Dauberman was first to make the reveal in a Vanity Fair profile published several days ago. A specific release date has still not been disclosed.
Margaret Kingsbury grew up in a house so crammed with books she couldn’t open a closet door without a book stack tumbling, and she’s brought that same decorative energy to her adult life. Margaret has an MA in English with a concentration in writing and has worked as a bookseller and adjunct English professor. She’s
Critic’s Rating: 3 / 5.0 If, after SEAL Team Season 7 Episode 4, you, like me, are still trying to wrap your head around what is different this season, I may have stumbled upon an answer. When you look back and look at what hasn’t been for the first four episodes, you can see a
Selena Gomez Mejuri Patra Large Hoops Credit: Instagram/ @selenagomez When Selena Gomez isn’t sporting millions of dollars worth of diamonds on the red carpet, she’s wearing these reasonably-priced Mejuri Patra hoops. The star has posted Instagram selfies and made Paris Fashion Week appearances in both the silver and gold versions of the triangular hoops, which
A long, long time ago, there was a song that changed the scope of music at the time. A song that represented a dark day in music, the day the music died. “American Pie” by Don McLean has become a staple in American music history. Now, the singer of that song has spoken up and
Our appearance significantly influences how we perceive ourselves and how others perceive us. When we look good, we often feel good, which can greatly enhance our self-esteem and confidence levels. This connection between appearance and self-confidence is essential in various aspects of life, including personal relationships, professional environments, and social interactions. By understanding the role