Podcasts have emerged as a major platform for film criticism, offering a flexible and accessible medium for audiences to consume content. As highlighted by the Texas Music Office, podcasts allow creators and listeners to connect more intimately, providing a direct way for individuals to share and discover new ideas. This conversational format makes it easier
Sunset Blvd., Jamie Lloyd’s revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical starring Nicole Scherzinger and Tom Francis, topped the $1 million mark in weekly grosses last week, filling the St. James Theatre for all six previews and joining the ranks of McNeal and Romeo + Juliet as Broadway‘s most recent powerhouse newcomers. Though it fell
Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Chinese author Can Xue is favourite to win 2024 Nobel prize in literature Betting odds for The Nobel is such a bizarre, impossible, and ill-advised endeavor, and I hope they do it forever. This year’s
The first major benefit concert to support North Carolina storm relief has been announced. Luke Combs, Eric Church, Billy Strings, and James Taylor will headline “Concert for Carolina” on Oct. 26 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. All proceeds from the concert will be split between Combs and Church — both Tarheel State natives
Singer, who denied allegations, suggested he was prepared for a yearslong legal battle It’s business as usual for Garth Brooks, who was sued last week for sexual assault. On the Monday edition of his Facebook Live show, Inside Studio G, the country artist, who denied the allegations, indicated he would be in it for the
Play video content TheImageDirect.com Brooks Nader and Gleb Savchenko are going to have a hard time denying they’re dating after this … ’cause they went to a tattoo parlor together, and couldn’t stop making out while getting new ink. The “Dancing with the Stars” partners hit up Nautilus Tattoo in Hollywood Monday night and packed
While you wait for Terrifier 3 to bring Art the Clown and his over-the-top mayhem back to theaters on October 11, seven other brand new horror movies have released at home today. Here’s all the new horror released on Tuesday, October 8, 2024! For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar. Tim
Maggie Rogers has released a new song called ‘In the Living Room’. It’s the singer-songwriter’s first new music since the release of her third album, Don’t Forget Me, earlier this year. Check out its Grant Singer-directed video below. “I wrote ‘In the Living Room’ in March 2023, a few months after writing Don’t Forget Me,”
A major Australian airline is apologizing after showing a sexually explicit movie on every single screen during a 10-hour flight … horrifying passengers who had no say in their in-flight entertainment. The movie on this flight was “Daddio” … which stars Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn and features graphic nudity, sexting and tons of profanity.
Halloween will be here sooner than you know it (somehow it’s already October???) and the pressure is already on to have a great costume. Luckily, with Prime Day upon us, you can get your outfit hunt out of the way now—on sale, too—so you’re not rummaging through a Spirit Halloween at the last minute. Below,
Play video content TMZ.com Tekashi 6ix9ine isn’t sweatin’ the fine print in his new record deal … which requires the rapper to stay out of trouble to keep his payday. We caught up with the musical artist on “TMZ Live” Tuesday, where he explained why the special clause in his new contract doesn’t have him
Welcome to The Best of Book Riot, our daily round-up of what’s on offer across our site, newsletters, podcasts, and social channels. Not everything is for everyone, but there is something for everyone. October means it is officially fall and spooky season! And a new month always brings the book club’s pick announcements. I really
A new trailer has dropped for ‘Nosferatu’, an upcoming remake of the 1922 German film of the same name. Directed by Eggers, the gothic horror movie will be released in United States theaters this coming December. “Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu is a gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated
You might want to check your cupboards, because a glass measuring cup is getting its owners some extra cash. Measuring Cup Settlement Reached The Federal Trade Commission recently took action against a glass measuring cup manufacturer. Last year, the FTC took Instant Brands to court claiming the company was marketing its measuring cups as being
While we wait for his debut feature Companion next year, The Hollywood Reporter lets us know that director Drew Hancock has already set up a new movie with Amazon MGM Studios. Hancock will write and direct supernatural horror movie My Wife and I Bought a Ranch. THR reports, “The project unites some heavy hitters, and
Philadelphia’s 2nd Grade have dropped three new songs from their upcoming album Scheduled Explosions. Listen to ‘I Wanna Be on Your Mind’, ‘Uncontrollably Cool’, and ‘Like a Wild Thing’ below. “‘I Wanna Be On Your Mind’ is one of the first pop songs I ever wrote, so it’s like a little time capsule tucked away
Taylor Swift put to rest rumors she and Brittany Mahomes were on the outs during Monday night’s Kansas City Chiefs game against the New Orleans Saints. The pop star was strolling through a walkway at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City when she bumped into her pregnant buddy, Brittany, and the two embraced in a huge
Weeks ago, the world sadly lost celebrated actor James Earl Jones, who died at the age of 93. Tributes to Jones have subsequently been shared by his fellow actors as well as the many fans who enjoyed his work throughout his illustrious career. One of the latest stars to reflect on his memory is Arsenio
Elin-Margareta Nordin and the writer, journalist, Paul Bagnall, they wrote a script called The Frenzied Quill, and they win an Honorable Mention in the festival Season 4 Film short Creative Award. Elin-Margareta Nordin was born on October 22, 1986, in Eskilstuna, Södermands län, Sweden. She began her acting career in theater, commercials, and TV during
Gigi Hadid looked ready to ship on Friday night during Paris Fashion Week … when she stunned in a skin-tight mini dress made entirely of yellow packing tape with the DHL logo. Gigi led a group of models for Vetements … which included Travis Scott, who strutted alongside her in his own black leather attire.
Critic’s Rating: 4.6 / 5.0 Brilliant Minds has improved each episode by adding more impactful cases and emotional character arcs. Steve Howey guest-starred on Brilliant Minds Season 1 Episode 3 as Dr. Wolf’s friend and mechanic, Wyatt, who experienced memory loss issues. As his condition worsened, Wyatt was forced to make an impossible decision that
The genre label Welcome Villain Films (Malum, Mind Body Spirit) is back with Puzzle Box, a new found footage nightmare that’s headed to VOD outlets at home this week. You’ll be able to watch Puzzle Box at home beginning Friday, October 11. Watch the official trailer below while you wait. Writer-director Jack Dignan’s found footage horror movie centers
Walking Disaster: My Life Through Heaven and Hell, the first memoir by Deryck Whibley of Sum 41, is out today (October 8). In an interview with the LA Times, the frontman discussed the book’s allegations of sexual and verbal abuse against Treble Charger vocalist Greig Nori, who was Sum 41’s former manager. Whibley started working
Refresh for latest…: Warner Bros/DC’s and Todd Phillips’ Joker: Folie à Deux clearly did not cause the hoped for frenzy at turnstiles in its opening this session. While the Joaquin Phoenix/Lady Gaga-starrer came in with $81.1M in 76 markets at the international box office, which was within projections for this first wave, domestic cratered. In
Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. 20,000 readers of literary fiction…? Rebecca Schinksy and I talked about this whisper of a rumor of a stat a few weeks ago on the Book Riot podcast, and Leigh Stein apparently had the same
Taylor Swift is back to cheer Travis Kelce on during his first Kansas City Chiefs football game since his birthday on October 5. The pop star arrived at Arrowhead Stadium about 45 minutes before kickoff. She wore a plaid off-the-shoulder minidress and knee-high boots to the event. Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images
Last week, swift backlash followed comments made by Luke Bryan about Beyoncé‘s relationship to the country music community. In an interview on Sirius XM’s Andy Cohen Live, the musician stated that Beyoncé should “be country with us a little bit” and encouraged her to make an effort to integrate herself in the genre. Now, Bryan
Evil Dead: The Musical became an instant hit upon its 2003 debut in Toronto, leading to an off-Broadway run in 2006 and regional productions that continue to shoot blood on audiences around the world. The original cast recording is now available on vinyl for the first time. Featuring songs like “What the F–k Was That?,”
Chronic skin disorders affect millions of individuals globally, lowering their quality of life. These conditions often cause pain, emotional suffering, and long-term symptoms that traditional treatments may not fully resolve. However, dermatological advances have made newer medicines more accessible and boosted long-term care hopes. Medical technology is improving treatments for these diseases, from light-based therapy
Play video content No Ordinary Podcast DDG seems to have plenty of time now that his relationship with Halle Bailey has hit the wall … he’s responding to any and everyone who has an opinion — especially when it comes to Joe Budden!!! Joe torched DDG’s entire existence while reacting to the split, claiming he