Emily has a PhD in English from the University of Southern Mississippi, MS, and she has an MFA in Creative Writing from GCSU in Milledgeville, GA, home of Flannery O’Connor. She spends her free time reading, watching horror movies and musicals, cuddling cats, Instagramming pictures of cats, and blogging/podcasting about books with the ladies over
Critic’s Rating: 3.5 / 5.0 Home is where The Ark is, and there is no place like home! At least, not one where you might run into your clone from time to time. Certain staples are almost impossible to avoid when you’re creating science fiction. One of those is that there must be some sci-fi
If you’re anything like me, you always look for the next big thing in the casino gaming world. And let me tell you, 2024 is shaping up to be a banner year for the industry, especially right here in the UK. We’ve got a fresh batch of game developers ready to take the online casino
Nathalie Fay, an actress with a memorable part in the first ‘Hangover’ film, has been arrested for allegedly punching her boyfriend in the face … TMZ has learned. The actress — whose real name is Nathalie Tordion — was arrested in South Miami, Florida on Saturday after police responded to a call about an incident
Aaron Rodgers is opening up on his decision more than a decade ago to set the record straight on his sexuality … saying he was frustrated the rumor was “meant to shame the idea of being gay.” The New York Jets quarterback famously proclaimed he “really, really” liked women amid speculation surrounding his dating life
A24 has dropped the trailer for Y2K, an upcoming disaster comedy movie due to hit theaters on December 6, 2024. It is written and directed by Saturday Night Live alum Kyle Mooney. “It’s New Year’s Eve 1999. Two high school nobodies (Martell, Dennison) decide to crash the last big party before the new millennium. When the clock
It only took one day of temperatures dropping below 80 degrees for me to start thinking about the fall 2024 boot trneds. Even if it’s only a small tease of what’s to come, my mind is ready to switch over to the next season. And though transitional weather can be tricky to figure out, the
As the last days of summer approach, we’re getting some great summer reading recaps. Most recently, three Bookshop.org members have rounded up their three favorite or recommended reads for summer. It’s a good mix of new, relatively new, and older releases. There are brilliant biographies, sobering sci-fi tales, and ravishing romances. Below are the 9
Yaeji has returned with a new single, ‘booboo’, her first single of 2024. The NYC-via-Seoul singer-producer debuted the track during her Boiler Room set at Brooklyn Mirage. Check it out below. Speaking about the track, Yaeji said: “i think with anything — a little breathing room, a little break — distance makes the heart grow fonder. with
September 5 will be a beautiful day for U2 fans. V-U2: An Immersive Concert Film at Sphere Las Vegas will open that night at the state-of-the-art venue where it was shot. Watch a trailer above. Directed by Morleigh Steinberg and the band’s founding guitarist The Edge, V-U2 chronicles the Irish megaband’s U2:UV Achtung Baby Live
From the team behind the Terrifier movies, Iconic Events Releasing brings Stream to theaters nationwide TONIGHT, August 21, 2024, with limited screenings through August 25. The film’s cast is stacked with familiar faces and horror icons, and Variety spills the beans this week that Tim Curry is making a top secret appearance in the gory horror movie! Variety
Play video content Instagram / @daniellefishel “Boy Meets World” star Danielle Fishel is feeling blessed despite her recent cancer diagnosis … thanking fans for an outpouring of support. Danielle hopped on Instagram and shared a video message with her followers, expressing gratitude for the overwhelmingly positive response to her health update. Play video content Pod
Angel Reese x Reese’s is officially official! The WNBA star and the popular candy co. have finally teamed up … and are now bringing fans a limited-edition collection of jerseys, outerwear and more. The collection is awesome, it features custom tees, hoodies, cropped shirts and hats that all feature peanut butter cups and Angel insignia.
For the 12th straight year, Carrie Underwood will sing the opening theme song for Sunday Night Football on NBC. The country veteran has performed “Waiting All Day for Sunday Night” each year since 2013 when she received the torch from fellow country artist Faith Hill. “It’s a road show like no other!” SNF announced in a
Tindersticks have released ‘Always A Stranger’, a new single from their forthcoming album Soft Tissue. The track arrives with a music video directed by frontman Stuart Staples and shot by guitarist Neil Fraser. Watch and listen below. “Some of the songs I write, I understand their reference points,” Staples reflected in a statement. “For ‘New
Now that Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck‘s divorce is officially underway, we know exactly when they separated — and, what they looked like in the immediate aftermath. In the docs filed by J Lo on the second anniversary of their luxurious Georgia wedding, she listed the date of separation as April 26, 2024 — a
Selena Gomez seems like she’s sending another sign she’s engaged to Benny Blanco … because she’s now following a wedding planning agency on social media. Amid rumors Benny popped the question, Selena started following CMG Weddings & Events on TikTok. One of Selena’s fans noticed the “Only Murders in the Building” star was following CMG
Book news itself wasn’t something we did much when Book Riot first started, but it has become and important part of what we do: from the Book Riot Podcast to Today in Books to Literary Activism and so on. Some stories come and go, but there are some stories that are part of fundamental questions
Based on George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series of fantasy novels, Game of Thrones was a breakthrough for HBO. Debuting in 2011, It straddled multiple eras of its network’s ownership and technology. The series showed that massive audiences would respond to fantasy series with dense mythologies. It also included a massive
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s two-year marriage is coming to an end. Multiple outlets, including People, E! News, and TMZ, revealed that Lopez filed for divorce on Tuesday, August 20, in Los Angeles Superior Court—precisely two years after Lopez and Affleck’s Georgia wedding ceremony. In the divorce filing, Lopez listed the couple’s date of separation
About two months ago, the fourth season of The Boys, consisting of eight episodes, was released on Amazon’s streaming service, Prime Video. Worldwide, the show has accumulated over 55 million viewers in only 39 days since its premiere and over 1.3 billion views in its final week — breaking major streaming records. To stay updated
It’s interesting how life can take unexpected turns. Inspiration often comes from the most surprising places—just ask Jenna Ortega, the breakout member of the cast from Netflix’s Wednesday. As one of Hollywood’s most sought-after young talents, Jenna has captivated audiences with her journey from Disney Channel’s Stuck in the Middle to her gripping performances in
40 years ago, Wes Craven’s A Nightmare on Elm Street made Freddy Krueger a household name — but a slasher icon is nothing without a formidable foe. Heather Langenkamp epitomized the resourceful final girl, going toe-to-toe with the Springwood Slasher as Nancy Thompson. The actress, who was 20 years old when A Nightmare on Elm
Mubi has released The Substance trailer, which of course is the upcoming body horror thriller, starring Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley. This movie is currently scheduled to arrive in cinemas on September 20. “The film follows Elisabeth Sparkle, a former A-lister past her prime and suddenly fired from her fitness TV show by repellent studio head Harvey,” reads the synopsis.
GRAMMY award-winning, R&B singer Lucky Daye released an infectious new song back in April called HERicane via Keep Cool/RCA Records. Produced by D’Mile, the dynamic track showcases his soulful vocals over a guitar laden, heavily rock-influenced beat, which sees Daye continue to carry on the legacy of R&B with a fresh new look. The song is co-written by Daye,
I used to believe that a man could never have too many shoes. It wasn’t until I got married and had a kid that I was served a hearty portion of humble pie. Though, if truth be told, I wish I’d realized sooner. Even if you’re not fighting for wardrobe space, streamlining your shoe collection
Welcome to Tuesday. Let’s read about books, shall we? It’s no surprise that historical fiction readers are always on the lookout for the next breakout title in the genre — can anyone unseat Kristin Hannah? Fall is the biggest publishing season of the year, and it brings some fantastic new historical fiction releases to the
Broadway seemed to take a breath last week before as it eyes the fall season, with box office for the second full week of August dipping about 9% from the previous week. In all, the 25 shows grossed $28,132,262 for the week ending August 18. Though down from the previous week, when Illinoise was still
Blake Lively‘s “It Ends With Us” costar Brandon Sklenar is coming to her defense … slamming the ongoing gossip about the actress, which has painted her in a negative light. Brandon addressed the drama Tuesday head on, calling for a ceasefire in the “vilifying” narrative against Blake, “It Ends With Us” author Colleen Hoover, and