The Church of Scientology is clapping back at former member Leah Remini, dragging her for a lawsuit against them — something the Church claims is total BS. In an intense statement issued to TMZ from the church Thursday, they call the actress an “anti-free speech bigot.” The church says Leah’s “a horrible person and toxic
Thirty-nine years ago today, on Aug. 4, 1984, the Judds earned their first No. 1 hit with “Mama He’s Crazy.” The song was the second single from their freshman EP, Wynonna & Naomi. The Judds, made up of mother Naomi Judd and daughter Wynonna Judd, had previously landed in the Top 20 with their debut single, “Had a Dream
FRIDAY MIDDAY: The third weekend of Warner Bros’ Barbie at $51M (-45%) is higher than the opening of the Brad Pitt action movie, Bullet Train, which did $30M during the first weekend of August. It just goes to show how far we’ve come along at the box office. The Greta Gerwig directed take on the
By Howard Bloom The Washington Post ran a headline Wednesday, August 2, saying Donald “Trump has been indicted before. Historians say this time is different.” Why is this time different? From the Democrat point of view, we are at a turning point in American history. The next 458 days, many Democrats feel, will determine whether
The trailer for The Kill Room has dropped, the upcoming darkly comedic crime thriller starring Uma Thurman, Joe Manganiello and Samuel L. Jackson. In this movie we see “a hitman (Manganiello), his boss (Jackson), an art dealer (Thurman), and their money laundering scheme that accidentally turns the hitman into an overnight, avant garde sensation, forcing
Halle, half of the sister duo Chloe x Halle, has released her debut solo single, ‘Angel’. Produced by Theron ‘NeffU’ Feemster, the track arrives with an accompanying video directed by Wendy Morgan. Check it out below. “This song for me is so very special and near and dear to my heart,” Halle said in a
Public libraries are synonymous with children today, with story times and an inviting children’s section considered essential features. Arguments for increasing or maintaining library funding often reference the library’s role in literacy education for kids as well as the many happy memories even adults who no longer frequent the library still hold for childhoods spent
On August 3, Blackpink’s Jisoo made an incredibly rare move for a K-pop star: Her agency announced outright that she and South Korean actor Ahn Bo-hyun are dating. “Jisoo and Ahn Bo Hyun are getting to know each other with good feelings,” Jisoo’s agency YG Entertainment shared. “We would appreciate it if you watched over
Death, taxes, and more Power may be the only absolutes in life. The Power Universe continues to be one of the most successful television franchises currently on the air, with a trio of hit series that fans can’t get enough of. After the highly successful Power Book II: Ghost Season 3, the uber-popular Tommy Egan
Kim Kardashian is back to campaigning for Master P‘s brother’s release from prison … citing a new law in the state of Louisiana that could possibly land the incarcerated rapper a new trial. Corey Miller, the former No Limit rapper, has been locked up in the Bayou State since 2002 where he’s serving a life
American-Canadian actor and dancer Raoul Trujillo was 51 years old when he took on the role of Zero Wolf — the cold-hearted Mayan leader who plunders Jaguar Paw’s village and sells them as human sacrifices — in Mel Gibson‘s one-of-a-kind adventure film “Apocalypto” back in 2006. Joining Trujillo in the action-packed film included Rudy Youngblood
Kali Uchis has enlisted JT of City Girls and Dominican singer El Alfa for a new Spanish-language song, ‘Muñekita’. Check it out below. “I love bringing artists together that you’d least expect,” Uchis said of the collaboration in a press release. “El Alfa is a Latino legend and JT is someone I’ve admired forever. Both
Heightism is real. From theme parks to dating apps, there are many people and establishments that try and kill the vibe of those lacking in the height department. Thankfully, sweatpants are far more welcoming. And while tracking down the perfect pair doesn’t come without its challenges, the best joggers for short men are a lot
The biggest complaint about 2018’s The Meg, an American and Chinese co-production loosely based on author Steve Alten’s novel, was that it lacked bite. The PG-13 action vehicle for Jason Statham brought the B-movie sense of fun, but it was too restrained regarding the megalodon carnage. Meg 2: The Trench answers the first film’s criticisms, though not in the way
Boxing star Devin Haney can breathe a sigh of relief — his felony gun charge has been dropped, TMZ Sports has confirmed. The L.A. District Attorney says Haney’s case was declined last week due to insufficient evidence … but it was not announced until his court appearance on Thursday. We broke the story … Haney
The second Jimmie Allen accuser, known as Jane Doe 2, is asking a court to dismiss the countersuit the singer filed in mid-July. Allen filed two countersuits — one against each of his accusers — and the one against Jane Doe 2 accuses her of “conversion,” or illegally stealing his cell phone. The woman’s original
Pedro Almodóvar’s short film, Strange Way of Life, which had its world premiere at Cannes back in the spring, is hitting theaters in NYC and LA on Oct. 4 thanks to Sony Pictures Classics. There will be an expansion nationwide on Oct. 6. Pic stars Ethan Hawke and Pedro Pascal and will play in theaters
An imprint of Disney Publishing Worldwide, Hyperion Avenue, is debuting new fiction under Marvel Crime. The new endeavor will feature three original novels by bestselling authors S.A. Cosby, Lisa Jewell, and Alex Segura. The stories will be gritty crime novels geared towards adults and will use familiar Marvel characters. The first will be out in
If you read Megan Nolan’s debut novel, Acts of Desperation, you’d know how immediately gripping her writing is. That book, with its immediate razor-sharp examination of an unnamed narrator’s sexual experiences with a toxic and irresistible partner, is a stylistic turnaround from Ordinary Human Failings, Nolan’s second novel. Just as engrossing as her first, Ordinary
Writer and producer Mikey Alfred remembers his friend and collaborator, who, among other things, didn’t hesitate to tell Euphoria director Sam Levinson that his scripts were “goofy.” By Cole Louison August 3, 2023 Long before he wooed Maude Apatow in Euphoria, or cast alongside Pete Davidson in The Things They Carried, Angus Cloud was a
On Emmi Freeman: T-shirt, shorts, DSquared2. Sneakers, Celine by Hedi Slimane, $690.Christian Macdonald Simone Alysia wears a coat, blouse, and boots from Celine by Hedi Slimane. Fernanda Ly wears a sweater and slingbacks from Prada and tights by Wolford. Stella Lucia wears a dress, tights, and slingbacks from Miu Miu. Betsy Gaghan wears a bodysuit
Some of Angus Cloud‘s pals in Oakland came together to honor their late friend in a pretty spectacular way … working with a local artist to create an awesome tribute. The local artist is Darin Balaban. He and a group of Angus’ friends collaborated and chose 3 photos of the “Euphoria” star as inspiration for
Joseline Hernandez just got slapped with two more felony charges from her backstage brawl at a Floyd Mayweather fight … so she had to go through the booking process again at a Florida jail. The “Love & Hip Hop” alum was in court Thursday for her arraignment when the judge dropped the bad news …
Megan Thee Stallion‘s music release hiatus hasn’t kept her from working … the “Savage” rapper has gone straight Hollywood with her feature film debut. Fans got a glimpse of what Megan will bring to the table when A24 popped the lid off its trailer for “Dicks: The Musical” comedy on Thursday … which stars Aaron
Singer-songwriter Cass McCombs and San Francisco-based preschool teacher Mr. Greg (aka Greg Gardner) have shared ‘Friends From Around the World (Hello Version)’, which appears on their upcoming LP Mr. Greg & Cass McCombs Sing and Play New Folk Songs for Children. The collection contains songs Garnder wrote for his own students, with arrangements by McCombs.
A daydreamer and a bit of a lost cause, Rey loves stories. Whether they’re book shaped or you can see them on a screen, a story always hides in the corners of her mind. She’s working on a few stories of her own, always accompanied by her trusty cat. View All posts by Rey Rowland
The Zone of Interest is the next film on it’s way for A24. This movie is written and directed by Jonathan Glazer. Zone Of Interest in the making “The commandant of Auschwitz, Rudolf Höss, and his wife Hedwig, strive to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden next to the camp,”
The Toronto International Film Festival announced today the 2023 selections for the highly regarded Midnight Madness program. The infamous Midnight Madness lineup features 10 titles, 7 of which are World Premieres, and highlight the weird and the wicked of film. “Sides will be split — both figuratively and literally (on screen) — as Midnight Madness returns
Montages are usually corny and cringe-worthy, but Charlie and Nick had a way of making it seem like so much fun. We were reunited with our favorite students as a new school term kicked off on Heartstopper Season 2 Episode 1. Not much time had lapsed since the Heartstopper Season 1 finale saw Nick come out