Erica Ezeifedi, Associate Editor, is a transplant from Nashville, TN that has settled in the North East. In addition to being a writer, she has worked as a victim advocate and in public libraries, where she has focused on creating safe spaces for queer teens, mentorship, and providing test prep instruction free to students. Outside
Vape pods have emerged as a significant element in the vaping culture, primarily due to their innovative design and convenience. These compact devices have revolutionized the way people consume nicotine, offering a smoke-free alternative that aligns with the lifestyles of teens and young adults. Their sleek design and ease of use have not only contributed
Under a fingernail moon, surrounded by the silhouettes of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Highlands, North Carolina, JJ Grey & Mofro took a moment to soak in the beauty of this year’s Bear Shadow music festival. “This song is about my love affair with the ocean,” Grey noted of his native Jacksonville, Florida, before launching
Prime Video has finally shared the first look trailer for Cross, Amazon MGM Studios’ upcoming series adaptation of James Patterson’s bestselling Alex Cross novels. It’s led by Aldis Hodge as the titular detective and forensic psychologist. It’ll debut sometime this year. “Cross is a twisted thriller about Alex Cross, a detective and forensic psychologist, uniquely capable of digging
There’s a whole world of hat styles out there to choose from. Some of them are classic, like the baseball cap; others are a bit more trendy, like the bucket hat. However, one style has risen in popularity over the years, becoming a men’s style essential. This is, of course, the 5-panel hat. Synonymous with
Miranda Lambert‘s famous former NYPD officer hubby, Brendan McLoughlin, appears to be the latest victim of a wardrobe malfunction and even leaned into it a bit. Check out the hilarious post below, photo and all, of the moment he ripped the crotch of his pants at the ACM Awards. When you think of wardrobe malfunctions, most people
A year ago, the Walt Disney Company went through massive layoffs that chopped out over 7,000 people within the company. Nearly every corner of the entertainment giant was hit by those layoffs, but one exception was Pixar Animation Studios. Unfortunately, earlier this year, it was confirmed that Pixar would see layoffs happen in 2024, and
Oceanator – the project of Brooklyn singer-songwriter Elise Okusami – has announced a new album called Everything Is Love and Death. The follow-up to 2022’s Nothing’s Ever Fine is set for release on August 30 via Polyvinyl. It’s led by the single ‘Get Out’, which is accompanied by a Paul DeSilva-directed video. Watch and listen
Here’s what cooking today at Book Riot: The Most Unhinged Fictional Characters Ever Written But what is unhinged? Let’s picture a door. One with no hinges. It’s detached; it’s hanging by, at best, a thread, and it’s disconnected from the frame that holds it up. Unhinged, to me, implies a disconnect from reality — the
DeMarco Morgan is apparently turning a new leaf on the bike trail — and by that, we mean he’s changed up his bike short colors … and you can see a lot less bulge this time! ICYMI … the new ‘GMA3’ anchor — who replaced T.J. Holmes after his exit over his Amy Robach affair
Marilyn Monroe’s iconic red Swarovski crystal pumps. Audrey Hepburn’s suede ballet flats. Joan Crawford’s Foxtrot shoes. These were the makings of a Ferragamo woman during the Golden Age of Hollywood, a time when Salvatore Ferragamo was known as the “shoemaker of dreams.” Today, Maximilian Davis, the brand’s creative director since 2022, is paying homage to
In 2019, the first iteration of Mothership, now known as 0e, won several awards at the Ennies, one of the biggest awards in the tabletop RPG space. A couple years later, they ran a massively successful Kickstarter campaign for a print run, earning over $1.4 million. Not only did this include updated 1e rules, but
Jennifer Lopez went all by herself to her film premiere in L.A. Monday night – one day after she was seen smiling on a drive with her husband Ben Affleck, creating even more confusion about their relationship status. J Lo hit the red carpet for the opening of her movie “Atlas” at the Egyptian Theatre
Good news for exhibition as Lionsgate is delivering two big releases this fall: The Dave Bautista action pic The Killer’s Game on Sept. 13 and the Mel Gibson directed Mark Wahlberg movie Flight Risk for Oct. 18. Again, we can’t be without film product in a marketplace that’s starving for volume. Meanwhile the Gerard Butler
Substance misuse poses a challenge that impacts individuals, families, and communities worldwide. Detecting signs of substance misuse can prove difficult since individuals often hide their drug or alcohol usage. Nonetheless, being mindful of warning signals and red flags can assist in identifying someone who may require help. Changes in Behavior Among the red flags &
“A family consisting of a mother and her twin sons has suffered from the torment of a malicious spirit for many years. However, when one of the boys starts to doubt the existence of the evil, the family’s sacred bond is broken, leading to a dangerous fight for survival,” a description of the movie reads.
Kendall Jenner‘s got the internet abuzz with reconciliation rumors … ’cause she hit up her ex Bad Bunny‘s show right on the heels of their Met Gala reunion. Play video content The reality television star hit the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida Friday … cutting a low-key figure in a brown hoodie — though it
Jerry Seinfeld is still haunted by his TV mother’s words — “How could anyone not like him?” No wonder Seinfeld has been all over social media in recent months. He forgoes his usual stoicism and criticizes everything in sight, from critics of his movie “Unfrosted” to Howard Stern, college campuses, and even the cast of Friends. In
2024 has not been too nice to some retailers. The post-pandemic, inflation laden economy is certainly not helping the situation in retail. Now, Walgreens is revealing store closings across the country for 2024. Walgreens Is Closing Stores Across America Cue “Another One Bites the Dust,” as the outlook for Walgreens in 2024 isn’t as good
Scarlett Johansson appears ready to go to legal war (again) — only now, it’s all about ChatGPT’s newest voice sounding eerily similar to her … and she says that’s no coincidence. The actress came out swinging Monday on the heels of OpenAI — the creator of ChatGPT — yanking their newest feature of their hottest
This originally appeared in our Today in Books daily newsletter, where each day we round up the most interesting stories, news, essays, and other goings on in the world of books and reading. Sign up here if you want to get it. Inside Reese Witherspoon’s Literary Empire This profile in The New York Times by
If all the world’s animals were vanished by an egocentric billionaire with mommy issues, the sensical thing to do is to get paid for dressing in a dog costume and barking for sad pet owners who miss their companions. That is, at least, the line of thinking for Jenlena, a twenty-something Instagram poet at the
The pair delivered the surprise duet of the Higher track at the 2024 ACM Awards Chris Stapleton and Dua Lipa have officially released their duet “Think I’m In Love With You” from the 2024 ACM Awards. The two musicians both confirmed the arrival of the live single on social media Monday, May 20. The original
The first preview trailer for the new prequel series Dune: Prophecy has been dropped by MAX. The six-episode season will premiere on the streaming service this fall. “From the expansive universe of Dune, created by acclaimed author Frank Herbert, and 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, Dune: Prophecy follows two Harkonnen sisters as they
Taylor Russell and Harry Styles’ love story began privately and ended that way, too. People confirmed that the secretive couple of nearly a year broke up. The outlet’s confirmation comes after multiple sources told The Sun things ended after an April trip. A source told the British outlet yesterday, “Harry and Taylor have ended their
Tom Hanks doesn’t need Genius annotations to get the play-by-play on the Drake and Kendrick Lamar battle … ’cause his son Chet can break it down … and he did just that. Chet — who’s moonlighted as a rapper/reggae artist in the past, and has a firm grasp on all things hip-hop — shared a
The bar wasn’t very high to clear, but Lionsgate’s The Strangers: Chapter 1 did manage to break a box office record here in 2024, achieving the highest opening weekend at the domestic box office out of any horror movie released this year… so far. This despite largely negative reviews, once again proving that the horror
Denzel Washington has acted as a role model for many actors in Hollywood, and he’s known for going out of his way to support the class of actors that came after him. It turns out Washington was a big supporter of Glen Powell’s at a young age, as the Top Gun: Maverick star landed one
Crumb’s third album, AMAMA, is no less hypnotic and disorienting than the New York band’s previous material, but it longs to keep its feet on the ground. Singer and multi-instrumentalist Lila Ramani, keyboardist and saxophonist Bri Aronow, bassist Jesse Brotter, and drummer Jonathan Gilad remain wandering experimentalists, and the new record – produced in Los
Here at Book Riot, we believe in reading picture books as an adult. If you don’t have kids, or if your children are older, you may not have read a picture book in a long time — and that’s a shame. Picture books have beautiful artwork and moving messages. They’re also a great introductory point