Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. How Historical Fiction Redefined the Literary Canon The central data point in this piece on the rise of historical fiction is this: between 1950 and 1980, “about” half of novels that win award-winning novels were
Becoming a therapist is a rewarding yet challenging journey, one that requires dedication, compassion, and a strong understanding of human behavior. Whether you’re just starting your education or are close to entering the profession, it’s important to be prepared for the realities of this career. From navigating education and licensure to developing effective communication skills,
From the creators of found footage movie The Houses October Built comes Will Helm, an upcoming proof-of-concept horror short starring Spencer Charnas from Ice Nine Kills. Directed by Bobby Roe and written by Zack Andrews & Bobby Roe, Will Helm is hitting the festival circuit this Halloween season, and Bloody Disgusting has an exclusive preview.
When it comes to upcoming Disney movies on the way soon, Moana 2’s release date is absolutely the most highly anticipated for fans of the House of the Mouse. However, when the animated sequel was first on the drawing board for Walt Disney Animation it was actually conceptualized as a series for those with a
To the chagrin of many Stephen King fans, Salem’s Lot — the latest movie adaptation of the horror master’s 1975 bestseller — will bypass theaters and debut on Max. So we’ll be deprived of the big screen experience, and non-subscribers will have a hard time accessing the film. That’s the bad news. (Max (YouTube screenshot))
On the chorus of ‘Gratitude’, a blistering highlight from Foxing‘s new self-titled LP, Conor Murphy lists a series of desires, each more striking than the last: “I wanna hear God yelling at me/ I wanna live my life like a memory/ I wanna sow rage into my brain/ I want wrath written into my DNA.”
“I’m gonna make this next record the way I want to make it, no matter what it takes,” Price says Margo Price marks her return to country music on “Too Stoned to Cry,” a stunning ballad featuring Billy Strings. [embedded content] The track features the two musicians trading lines, supported by Russ Pahl’s gorgeous pedal
Gleb Savchenko is pumping the brakes on steamy romance rumors about his “Dancing With The Stars” partner Brooks Nader … telling TMZ they’re just friends. The longtime dance pro tells TMZ … while Brooks is cool and fun, he’s not into her romantically, and he’s not focused on dating anyone right now. In case you
Another remake of William Castle’s horror classic House on Haunted Hill is on the way, and Bloody Disgusting has learned that Daniel Roebuck (Terrifier 3) has signed on. Director Dustin Ferguson (Spider Baby) is in production now on the remake of the classic horror film House on Haunted Hill, which of course got its first remake
Jack Antonoff is getting slammed as “disrespectful” after he put in earplugs during Katy Perry’s performance at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards … 7 years after his infamous banana drama. Here’s what went down … Katy took to the stage at the UBS Arena in New York Wednesday evening, where she performed a medley
The world premiere of Clint Eastwood‘s Juror #2 will close the 38th edition of AFI Fest on Oct. 27 at the TCL Chinese Theatre. Warner Bros. has also set a limited theatrical release of the movie for Nov. 1. The premiere of Juror #2 continues a long relationship between Eastwood and AFI as the filmmaker
Alan Jackson’s daughter, Mattie Jackson, found love again after her first husband, Ben Selecman, died in a tragic accident. But she’s never forgotten the impact he had on her. Though she has since remarried (she and husband Connor Smith tied the knot in 2023), Ben is still very much a part of her life. September 12,
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. Welcome to September, where the vibes are all about kids being back in school, many readers are hoping for relief from the
Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Christian Vierig Best Multi-Wear Bag Little Liffner Sprout Tote Mini Dark Brown Suede This bag is such a great size. Senior fashion commerce editor Dale Arden Chong says she loves its
Summer Rona is a talented artist whose career spans music and film. She is a singer, songwriter, producer, director, and actress. Throughout her extensive career, she has garnered numerous awards and recognitions, and has toured globally, performing in seven languages. She has shared the stage with renowned artists like Jermaine Jackson, Stevie Wonder, and Diana
Porridge Radio have released a new single, ‘A Hole in the Ground’, which is lifted from their upcoming album Clouds in the Sky They Will Always Be There for Me. Like lead single ‘Sick of the Blues’, the video for the track was shot live at the band’s recent performance at the Centre Pompidou in
Despina Mirou is a multifaceted professional: an actress, writer, stand-up comedian, and astronomer. She is passionate, hardworking, and has a great sense of humor. Interestingly, she doesn’t watch TV, not even her own shows, preferring to spend her time writing and reading. The Greek-American actress Despoina Moirou has made a name for herself in Hollywood.
Despite the fact that big budget game studios seem to have mostly abandoned classic survival horror, there’s definitely still an audience for it. Hollowbody, the latest game from Chasing Static developer Headware Games, proved that by raising over $35,000 on Kickstarter a few years ago. The game takes inspiration from the PlayStation 2 era of
Play video content TMZ.com Rachel Uchitel, the famed nightclub manager best known for being Tiger Woods‘ former mistress, is shedding light on her decision to snub “Celebrity Apprentice” over a decade ago. We caught up with the TV personality in New York City on Tuesday, where Rachel reacted to the first trailer for the new
“Where were you when the world stopped turning that September day?” Alan Jackson posed that musical question in the days after the terrorist attacks that took place on Sept. 11, 2001, when hijacked planes struck the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon, while another plane crashed into
Taylor Swift is doing it all at the 2024 MTV VMAs … looking stunning and winning awards. The singer turned heads upon her highly-anticipated arrival Wednesday night at the UBS Arena just outside New York City … and she didn’t waste time adding to her mantle. Taylor’s already won the VMA for song of the
Prime Video has released the trailer for House of Spoils from Amazon MGM Studios and Blumhouse, which shows their newest horror thriller movie, starring Ariana DeBose. “The film follows an ambitious chef (DeBose) as she opens a restaurant on a remote estate where she battles kitchen chaos, crushing self-doubts… and a haunting presence who threatens to sabotage her at
Prime Video has released the full trailer for Citadel: Diana, from Amazon MGM Studios’ the latest installment to its expanding Spyverse series. It’s led by Matilda De Angelis as the titular spy. It’s produced by Anthony and Joe Russo. “Milan, 2030: Eight years ago, the independent global spy agency Citadel was destroyed by the powerful enemy syndicate,
Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. In The Shack with Robert Caro Good long read on Robert Caro, The Power Broker at 50, and his progress on the next book. Spending decades on a multi-volume biography feels like a relic of
American stand-up comedian and actress Anjelah Johnson was in her mid-20s when she first played Bon Qui Qui — the obnoxiously rude fast food employee turned music star on MADtv — back in 2007. Although the 2007-2008 writer’s strike prevented Anjelah from landing many lines on MADtv, the popularity that came from her Bon Qui
While the future of the main John Wick film series remains shrouded in uncertainty considering the way John Wick: Chapter 4 ended, the franchise as a whole isn’t going anywhere. Next up is Ballerina, the Ana de Armas-led spinoff that takes place between the third and fourth John Wick movies, and will be one of
Audiences hungry for David Cronenberg’s infamous brand of body horror may have hoped that 2022’s Crimes of the Future marked his return to the genre. That film, which formed an unofficial trilogy that began with 1983’s Videodrome and continued in 1999’s eXistenZ, featured several callbacks to the Canadian director’s recurring visual and thematic interests. The
Prior to winning Best New Artist at the MTV VMAs tonight, Chappell Roan changed into yet another outfit—this time opting for sheer, chained armor by Rabanne. This marked the star’s third look of the night, following her Y/Project red carpet ensemble and Joan of Arc performance drag. The look carries on her medieval theme for
Whenever they competed on Dancing With the Stars, Olympians, especially gymnasts and figure skaters, ended up near the top of the leaderboard. Now, two-time bronze model Olympian Stephen Nedoroscik joins Season 33. Will he follow the trend of winning the Golden Mirrorball Trophy or come close, like his teammates, including fellow gymnast Laurie Hernandez, who