As the American Library Association (ALA) reported in its April 2026 State of Libraries Report, the movement to censor materials in American schools and public libraries has shifted. The number of titles targeted in 2025 that were reported to ALA’s Office of Intellectual Freedom has grown (nearly 2,000 more titles than 2024), but the vast


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Bunnie Xo is opening up following news of her divorce from Jelly Roll after 10 years of marriage. On herlatest Dumb Blondepodcast aired on Thursday, Bunnie, 46, discussed their IVF journey and the hardships they faced along the way. She said the experience “wrecked” her “emotionally, spiritually, physically.” “My hat goes off to any woman,
The song follows the singer’s recent albums Eusexua andEusexua Afterglow FKA Twigs dropped a new single, “On Your Mind,” featuring Lil Yachty. The track, produced by DJH, marks her first new music of 2026. The singer has been teasing the song on tour this summer. “i wrote this song with yachty in the evening after
Jelly Roll paused his concert on Thursday evening to address rumors online following news of his divorce from Bunnie Xo after 10 years of marriage. During his Little Ass Shed Tour stop in Saratoga Springs, New York, the country artist said that this would be the only city and time he would address the online
New York City came alive on June 18, 2026, as fans and celebrities alike took to the streets to celebrate the New York Knicks’ first NBA Championship. The ticker tape parade drew a host of familiar faces, all showing up in style to honor the historic win. Alicia Keys performed her iconic anthem “Empire State
The grand opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago drew a star-studded crowd on June 18, 2026, with former presidents, celebrities, and cultural figures gathering to mark the historic occasion. Michelle Obama made a polished fashion statement for the event, wearing a Thom Browne grey tweed fringe jacket and matching skirt, styled by
Airport style can feel simple and still look chic. A good touring ensemble should be comfy, easy to move in, and look decent when you arrive. It should also be beneficial while on lengthy strolls, sitting time, security checks, and rapid stops in the city. The greatest airport look begins with basic items. Soft layers,
Streaming services have changed many parts of the film industry, and horror stands out as one of the clearest examples. Over the last decade, horror filmmakers have gained access to new funding sources, different distribution paths, and audiences that no longer depend on traditional theatrical schedules. These shifts affect not only where viewers watch horror
What To Know The Widow’s Bay Season 1 finale delivers a major twist. Director Hiro Murai explains it all. The episode moves away from overt horror references to focus on psychological and human-driven terror. With Season 2 confirmed, the finale resets the show’s dynamics, promising new conflicts. Widow’s Bay has referenced horror classics in every
Michelle Obama made a meaningful fashion statement at the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, Illinois, choosing a look that doubled as a tribute to her late mother, Marian Robinson. The former first lady wore a custom Acne Studios FW26 RTW pencil skirt bearing a sepia portrait of her mother as a
What To Know Kathy Bates initially dismissed the Matlock script as just another procedural until her best friend encouraged her to finish reading it. The show’s premise evolved from an early idea of making Matlock the original character’s granddaughter. Matlock has become a major hit for CBS, being renewed for a third season. Kathy Bates
What To Know Kathy Bates will return to American Horror Story for Season 13, reuniting with creator Ryan Murphy. Bates confirmed her involvement is limited. Soon, Kathy Bates will be gracing the American Horror Story universe once again after a long hiatus, as the award-winning actress reunites with creator Ryan Murphy for the latest installment
It’s difficult to join a show that is three seasons in and make the kind of impact that stirs up conversation, but Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje makes it look easy with his riveting performance as Silver Slipper proprietor and self-proclaimed cowboy, Alamo Brown, in Euphoria‘sfinal season. The head of a strip club empire, Alamo Brown strikes up
Not Suitable for Work‘s latest installments delivered a professional twist for Abby (Avantika), who had left her job working under stylist Vanessa (Constance Wu) to work alongside Austin Blanchett (Harry Richardson). Warning: Spoilers for Not Suitable for Work, Season 1, Episodes 6-7ahead! The decision to leave behind her gig for what she believed was a
What To Know David Boreanaz will star in the reboot ofThe Rockford Files, coming in January 2027. His son will make his big debut opposite him in the series premiere. It’s going to be a family affair on David Boreanaz‘s new series, The Rockford Files, with his son, Jaden, having a role to play opposite
AMC is betting onThe Audacity. The network renewed the Silicon Valley drama early, weeks before its series premiere on April 12. The Season 1 finale revealed an unseen mystery character in a scene with JoAnne (Sarah Goldberg). That character will be officially introduced in Season 2, played by Pluribus and Younger star Miriam Shor. Here’s
Pop quiz: how many pages do you think Americans read collectively every year? Before you bust out the calculator and your reading log from years prior to do some calculated math, the folks at ThriftBooks have already done the hard work for us: Americans are reading around 300 billion pages annually. Sounds impressive, right? A
Prime Video has renewed its upcoming Viking drama, Bloodaxe, for Season 2 months before its series premiere comes out.Bloodaxe is a story about Erik Bloodaxe, a 10th-century Norse king, and his formidable wife, Gunnhild. The series, from the creator of Netflix‘s Vikings and Vikings: Valhalla, launches in early 2027, and now we know there will
What To Know Amazon has canceled its planned Stargate TV reboot, citing concerns that the project would be “too niche” for a broader audience. The decision has sparked significant backlash from the Stargate fanbase. Cast members from previous Stargate series have expressed gratitude for the passionate fan response. It turns out the latest Stargate mission
Another season of Farmer Wants a Wife has come and gone. Throughout the fourth season, viewers got to watch as the three Season 4 farmers — Braden Pridemore, Brett Maverick, and Sean Cavanaugh — fell in love. Now that this chapter of the Fox reality series is over, we’re already thinking about Farmer Wants a
The Real Housewives of Orange County is celebrating its 20th season with the return of OG star Vicki Gunvalson as a main cast member. However, there’s also a newbie coming in who will be rocking the boat: Carmella Garcia. Carmella, whose real name is Carmella DeCesare, has a history in the entertainment industry and has
Doctor Who ended its second season with Ncuti Gatwa as the Time Lord with a shocking regeneration that brought back a fan-favorite star and introduced some big questions. But now that the series has been put out to tender, there is a question of how long it will take to return and if whoever is
Attorney and theater producer Adam Remsen from Memphis, Tennessee, returned for a third time to defend his title as Jeopardy! champion. With a two-day total of $35,801, the multihyphenate looked to keep his position as champ against two new competitors: government employee Nabil Rahman from Queens, New York, and Sarah McCleskey, an academic librarian from
Ex-spouses Paula (Tatiana Maslany) and Karl (Jake Johnson) have struggled to understand each other since back when they were still married in Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed. But when Paula gets wrapped up in a murder investigation, the chasm between them only grows, complicating their custody battle over their daughter, Hazel (Nola Wallace). In the next episode
High Potential‘s third season will not arrive until 2027, nearly a full year after Season 2 concluded this spring. While a premiere date remains unknown at this time, the midseason schedule shift for ABC’s top drama points to a long wait for viewers who have relied on the show’s fall debut the past two years.
What To Know The third night of Auditions on Season 21 ofAmerica’s Got Talent aired on June 16. Mel B. used her first Golden Buzzer of the season on singer Isaac Atkins, sending him straight to the Live Shows. Several other acts also made it through the the Auditions with their impressive performances. The June
What To Know Ree Drummond’s eldest daughter, Alex, celebrated a joint baby shower with a friend ahead of welcoming her second child with her husband, Mauricio Scott. Alex shared photos from the event on social media and explained why Ree was absent from the party. Alex and Mauricio wed in 2021 and welcomed their first
What To Know Miles is no longer going to be a rookie when the ABC drama returns. Deric Augustine discusses his hopes for what’s ahead for his character. The Rookie Season 9 premieres in 2027. WhenThe Rookie returns for Season 9, there will be a major change for Miles (Deric Augustine). He will no longer
What To Know The latestNCIS: Partners & Probies podcast featured former executive producer Mark Horowitz as the guest. He turned the tables on podcast hosts Brian Dietzen and Diona Reasonover to ask them about their experiences writing for the drama. The stars ofNCIS work behind the scenes as well. Rocky Carroll has directed over 20
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