We’ve had a fabulous year for books here at Our Culture — we’ve published 19 interviews, 12 monthly anticipated lists, 6 essays, and 2 reviews, covering more than 100 books. There’s a lot more in store for 2025, but in the meantime, here are the ten best books of 2024, scooped from an incredibly strong
There’s something delightful about a young child swearing. It feels inherently wrong, but in the proper circumstances, it can be a great source of humor and shock. That’s how it plays in writer/director Christopher B. Stokes’s new Tubi film, Adopted (2024). The “bad seed” narrative follows 10 year old Dylan (Jayden Aguirre), who’s killing his
FashionBeans Editors Meet the collaborative force behind this article. Jamie Millar is a seasoned editor with a passion for investigative journalism. In this collaboration, Jamie played a pivotal role in shaping the article’s investigative aspects, ensuring that every detail was thoroughly examined and presented with clarity. A versatile editor with a knack for storytelling, Paul
Hulu has dropped a trailer for A Thousand Blows, the upcoming period boxing drama led by Malachi Kirby and Stephen Graham. The show comes from Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight. “Inspired by the true life stories of a group of characters battling for survival in the brutal East End of London in the 1880s. Hezekiah Moscow and Alec
The 2025 Read Harder Challenge tasks are finally here! That means it’s time to start planning our TBRs for the year. We’ll be recommending books for each task throughout the year in the Read Harder newsletter, of course, but there is so much to talk about now! Which tasks are you looking forward to? Which
After becoming the first studio of 2024 to hit $2 billion at the domestic box office earlier this week, Disney has now claimed a new milestone. Based on today’s estimates, the Walt Disney Studios has crossed $5 billion globally. The total worldwide estimate is $5.06 billion. Of that, $2.054 billion comes from North America and
Hozier was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live‘s final pre-Christmas episode of 2024, which was hosted by former cast member Martin Short. He performed ‘Too Sweet’ – the No. 1 hit Barack Obama recently named one of his favorite songs of 2024 – as well as a cover of the Pogues and Kirsty MacColl’s
After bringing Terminator: Resistance to fans back in 2019, Reef Entertainment are set to return with another Terminator game, thanks to the Australian Classification website. A listing has been discovered for an as-yet-unannounced title called Terminator 2D: NO FATE, which is slated for release on the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Nintendo
Meg (she/her) is the associate fashion commerce editor at ELLE.com, where she specializes in shopping stories spanning the fashion, home, and lifestyle categories. Over the past three years, she has devoted countless hours to researching brands, testing hundreds (maybe even thousands!) of products, and deep-diving into market and consumer trends. Her favorite job responsibilities consist
Waymond Lee, an actor best known for appearing in Comedy Central’s “Workaholics,” has died … TMZ has learned. Norine Lee, Waymond’s sister, and Waymond’s wife, Diane, tell TMZ … the actor passed away last week on Wednesday, Dec. 18 following complications from ALS — a neurological disorder that impacts nerve cells in the brain and
A three-year-old little girl on TikTok is fed up with her Elf on the Shelf, Pixie. “Pixie the elf had a big surprise for Timberlyn this morning…” the video’s caption said. In the viral video posted by her mother, the little girl stared in disbelief at Pixie the elf casually hanging from her TV, which
Play video content TMZSports.com Travis Hunter can only blame himself for his relationship being a hot topic — at least that’s what Nate Burleson is saying … ’cause he tells TMZ Sports the Heisman winner could’ve avoided all the criticism if he just kept quiet about his private life. The Colorado superstar and his fiancée,
Play video content kellytemplecogic.org Denzel Washington has taken a big step in cementing his faith … the Oscar winner has recently been baptized and received his minister’s license. Check it out … the Hollywood star was baptized at the Kelly Temple Church of God in Christ in New York City on Saturday. Dressed in a
There aren’t many casino games as classic and well-known as Roulette. This table game has been around for centuries, having formed the centrepiece of many land-based European casinos such as the Monte Carlo Casino. The rise of online play has seen Roulette adapted into the digital format, with many varieties of Roulette now available for
The New York Times posted its 100 Notable Books of 2024 back in November—you can find out more about how those are picked on the Book Riot podcast. They then followed that up with their top ten best books of 2024. But they’re not done with best books of the year lists! Today, they shared
After bringing Terminator: Resistance to fans back in 2019, Reef Entertainment are set to return with another Terminator game, thanks to the Australian Classification website. A listing has been discovered for an as-yet-unannounced title called Terminator 2D: NO FATE, which is slated for release on the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Nintendo
Play video content BACKGRID Mariah Carey is the queen of Christmas … and that was more apparent than ever on Saturday night in Aspen. Mariah fans waited patiently as she shopped at the Gucci store, and the moment she walked out the door, she was immediately met with a flood of people waiting to get
Holiday TV viewing used to mean nostalgic animated specials like A Charlie Brown Christmas or Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Now, ’tis the season of domination by round-the-clock Hallmark Christmas movies. This time of year can be frustrating for TV viewers who don’t get the appeal of these movies. If this describes you, never fear — we’re
The highly anticipated A24 drama Babygirl has been generating buzz for its steamy sex scenes performed by Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson and the taboo romance at the center. While erotic thrillers can be fun for an audience, the craft of directing intimate scenes is unique, and lately has been re-examined. The use of intimacy
Are you ready to combine teamwork, strength, and nostalgia into one epic collection? Whether you’re an avid collector, a Transformers fan, or a parent looking to introduce your child to the magic of these iconic robots, Transformers Combiners represent the ultimate show of power and collaboration. With their growing popularity—boosted by fan favorites like Devastator
It’s the final days before Christmas and since horror is the gift that keeps on giving, the genre is dropping a small handful of final releases down the chimney before the end of the year. Here’s all the new horror released December 16 – December 22, 2024! For daily reminders about new horror releases, be
This week, White Lotus co-stars Meghann Fahy and Leo Woodall seemingly confirmed their relationship when they were seen sharing a kiss in New York City. The couple were out walking in the rain and standing together under an umbrella as they leaned towards one another for a smooch. It appeared the two had been shopping,
The second teaser has been released for Superman, before a full trailer arrives tomorrow. In this new teaser James Gunn shares some new footage of the forthcoming DCU movie that will be released in 2025. “Superman, DC Studios’ first feature film to hit the big screen, is set to soar into theaters worldwide this summer from Warner
I read a lot of queer books—that probably won’t come as a surprise to you. That means it’s inevitable that I’ll pick up some queer books I don’t like, but I usually keep that to myself. I’d rather help spread the word about the great queer books I’ve read—that’s why I put together a list
Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King is not as regal as hoped in its global debut. The cume through three days of international box office play is $33M, which, with the domestic outlook, portends a $125M worldwide start through Sunday. That’s far off pre-weekend projections of a $180M worldwide debut. Domestically, as Anthony has detailed, is
Art is something that can be appreciated and enjoyed by all. No matter your age, understanding of art, educational level, or background, art is art. It’s in the eye of the beholder, so if something speaks to you and you find it striking, you aren’t wrong. And when it comes to the best cities for
Bigger. Smarter. Faster. Meaner. Higher definition. From director Renny Harlin (Die Hard 2, A Nightmare on Elm Street 4), Deep Blue Sea swims onto 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray on March 18 via Arrow Video. The 1999 killer shark movie has been newly restored in 4K from the original camera negatives, approved by Harlin, with original
Men’s Fashion We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. Any products or services put forward appear in no particular order. if you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. How COVID-19 Led to a Really Expensive Sneaker There are two distinct stitches on one of the sneakers we’ll be talking about today
Play video content TMZ.com Mod Sun is head over heels for “Love Is Blind” star Brittany Wisniewski — he made that crystal clear as he spilled the tea about their relationship to us. Catch this video of the smitten couple hitting up West Hollywood’s Craig’s on Tuesday, where we asked how things were going between
Christmas isn’t always so merry for everyone. The holiday season can be a hard one for many people, especially since there’s so much pressure to enjoy the magic of the big day. It’s hard to get in the Christmas spirit when you’re mourning a late loved one, far away from family or scrimping to make