Anne Mai Yee Jansen is a literature and ethnic studies professor and a lifelong story addict. She exists on a steady diet of books and hot chocolate, with a heaping side of travel whenever possible. Originally hailing from the sun and sandstone of southern California, she currently resides with her partner, offspring, and feline companion
Play video content BACKGRID Kesha won’t say anything about Katy Perry working with her old nemesis Dr. Luke again … but it’s clear she’s feeling some type of way, and her facial expressions are a dead giveaway. The singer was at LAX this weekend when a photog asked her about Katy collaborating with Luke on
Next year marks 50 years of Steven Spielberg’s industry-changing horror classic Jaws, and Deadline reports today that a 50th anniversary documentary is currently in the works. From National Geographic, the documentary’s working title is Jaws @ 50, and what’s particularly exciting about the project is that Spielberg’s company Amblin is producing. Deadline details, “Laurent Bouzereau
Could sailing become the biggest sport in the world? The people behind SailGP, the sports league and international F50 catamaran racing competition, think it can. After all, it boasts high-speed, perfect-for-TV races, a new approach to gender diversity, and an impressive slate of investors that includes Issa Rae. Late last week, it was announced that
In the wake of Inside Out 2’s massive $295M worldwide debut last weekend, Disney Head of Global Theatrical Distribution Tony Chambers kicked off the studio’s CineEurope presentation this evening thanking exhibitors in attendance for their part in the historic start — and was met in kind by enthusiastic and clearly appreciative applause. He noted too that midweek numbers have been
Play video content TMZ Studios ‘Sopranos’ star Drea de Matteo says OnlyFans empowers her to take care of her family financially … and now she’s feeling like a mob boss. Drea’s among the celebs stripping it off on sites like OnlyFans and making an absolute fortune in doing so … and TMZ is examining the
Arguably the most excellent film ever made, The Shawshank Redemption doesn’t shy away from top viewer and critic lists even in 2024. Directed by Frank Darabont, the film follows two convicts (played by Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman) whose friendship leads to a redemption based on compassion. Award-wise, The Shawshank Redemption had a tough time,
Writer/Filmmaker/Visual Artist Richard Burgin has launched his website Burgin World, featuring Interviews, Episodes of The Cinesin Show, Shorts, Art and visitors can also purchase copies of his award-winning film “Fang” on BLU-RAY and DVD. Writer/Director Richard Burgin’s horror thriller “Fang” has received 13 wins and 15 nominations at film festivals around the United States. Writer/Director
Play video content Joe Budden is convinced the dismantling of Drake amid the 2024 Rap Wars started with his pen … thereby blazing a path for Pusha T and Kendrick Lamar to polish him off!!! In a recent X Spaces, JB argued Drake’s decline wasn’t only due to K. Dot’s “Not Like Us” victory lap,
Ree Drummond is adding first-time grandma to her title pretty soon! The Food Network’s oldest daughter, Alex Drummond, and husband, Mauricio Scott, shared the exciting news on Instagram (Sunday, June 23). “We can’t wait to meet you, little one. Baby Scott joining the party this winter! Thank you Lord for this precious gift,” Alex Drummond
If you’re not quite ready to spend thousands on a Rolex GMT or you’re just getting into watches, a Pagani Design GMT homage watch might be a great option. I’ll explore why it’s perfectly okay to own an homage piece like the Pagani Design GMT. Key Takeaways It’s okay to own a Pagani Design GMT
David Corenswet looks about ready to take flight on the set of the new ‘Superman’ flick … ’cause he’s out in full costume and looking real beefed up in the first on-set pics. The actor was donning the classic blue and red suit while filming in the small town of Cleveland, OH Monday … looking
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
You can’t keep a good Cooper down. Young Sheldon may have seen its final episode, but that doesn’t mean audiences are done enjoying every bit of the family that bore a “bazinga” loving Sheldon. This time, however, the focus is on the eldest son as he navigates the adult world while starting a family with
Coldplay have finally released their new single feelslikeimfallinginlove, the first song to be unveiled from their forthcoming album. Moon Music arrives on October 4 and is also produced by Martin. But it may be Coldplay’s last, after singer Chris Martin previously said that the band would stop making music in 2025. “Well I know I can tell
Umbrella Entertainment announced today it has partnered with premium streaming video service, Shudder, to release slasher smash hit ‘In a Violent Nature’ in cinemas in Australian and New Zealand on August 1, 2024. This announcement further strengthens the relationship between Umbrella Entertainment and Shudder following their collaboration on release of Shudder titles YOU’LL NEVER FIND
The creature feature, at its most basic, is simply a horror movie in which a monster plays a prominent role as the primary antagonist; the term says it all. It’s the creature part that’s loose for interpretation, of course. A creature feature could be anything from carnivorous aliens from space to manmade monsters to genetically
From its visual effects to its disturbing performances to its legacy as an early entry in the demonic possession subgenre, William Friedkin’s The Exorcist remains one of the best horror movies of all time for a reason. Appropriately enough, it’s that soup-spewing je ne sais quoi that has made it so difficult for other filmmakers
Throughout the week, we update our Best New Songs playlist with the new releases that caught our attention the most, be it a single leading up to the release of an album or a newly unveiled deep cut. And each Monday, we round up the best new songs released over the past week (the eligibility period begins
Peacock has dropped the trailer for Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist, it’s new limited series starring Kevin Hart. The series is scheduled to make its debut on September 5. Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist follows the infamous story of how an armed robbery on the night of Muhammad Ali’s historic 1970 comeback fight
Isbell and his band opened Bryan’s Quittin Time tour stop at Detroit’s Ford Field on Thursday night Zach Bryan brought his Quittin Time Tour to Detroit’s Ford Field on Thursday night and used the opportunity to sing with the artist he calls one of “the best songwriters of all time,” Jason Isbell. Isbell and the
72 of the Best Horror Books, According to Horror Authors Who better to get your horror recommendations from than an expert in the field? Goodreads interviewed nine horror authors — Johanna van Veen, Paul Tremblay, Gretchen Felker-Martin, Ananda Lima, Monika Kim, Josh Malerman, Chuck Tingle, Stephen Graham Jones, and Gabino Iglesias — about their favorite
Picture this: You’re on vacation, wearing your favorite swimsuit. The color and fit are flawless. You have a slight, sun-kissed glow from the blazing sun. You go to jump into the ocean or pool, and…there’s no water because the earth’s resources have dried up. Tragic. Fashion and sustainability aren’t necessarily compatible concepts. If you shop
The indie box office roared to life this weekend as Thelma from Magnolia Pictures saw a hefty $2.2 million on 1,280 screens and Searchlight Pictures’ Kinds of Kindness booked a stellar $70k per screen average at five theaters in LA and NY for $350k — the year’s highest per screen average and best overall limited
Nicola Coughlan‘s haters aren’t going to stop hating … but, that’s fine ’cause she’s an inspiration to women everywhere who’s not letting it get to her — so says her costar. Simone Ashley — who’s played Kate in the second and third seasons of the show — recently answered questions about the hate her costar’s
If you want to stand out the next time you are in traffic, the perfect truck has been found. A TikTok creator, Hank Robinson Engraving, went all out engraving a 2018 F-250 with country music legends from front to back. The truck, which is named “Country State of Mind” was engraved with a Dremel drill for
It still carries that “Coming Soon” tag, but for those of you itching to see more of the upcoming George A. Romero’s Resident Evil documentary, Residence of Evil has just the thing. Founder J.J. sat down with George A. Romero’s Resident Evil director Brandon Salisbury to chat it up about the documentary, as well as
Bad Bunny was a very bad boy in Paris this weekend … grabbing Kendall Jenner‘s backside while walking around the City of Love! The singer-songwriter stepped out with the model-turned-mogul and hit up the popular Ferdi restaurant in the city … and, check out the pics ’cause there is a whole lot of PDA happening
Tom Cruise‘s appearance at Taylor Swift‘s London concert on Saturday was not only a huge hit with fans … but he was also super popular with the pop star’s boyfriend, Travis Kelce. Play video content Check out the video … Tom was sitting in a VIP box while grooving to Taylor’s music with a big