Hello, June! If this month starts summer for you and you’re looking for some great mystery and thriller books to take with you on vacation, sit at the beach, sit in a kiddie pool, or melt on your couch, I’ve got you covered. Publishing has flooded us with all the books for armchair sleuthing and
Finding the coven in Paris should have been a positive experience for Claudia, who’d longed to find others like her in a world of mortals. But Parisian coven life was far from rainbows and butterflies. Interview with the Vampire Season 2 Episode 4 saw her slowly disillusioned with her new role at the theater, pushing
Buying London has become one of the most talked about shows recently, mostly due to its poor critic reception when The Guardians’ Rebecca Nicholson gave it 0 out of 5 stars. Yet, the show garnered attention a Top 10 spot on Netflix’s most weekly viewed during the end of May. In this article, we’ll be
When swiping on sunscreen, what kind shouldn’t matter, as long as you’re doing it, right? Well, the short answer is—sort of. Although applying any kind of sunscreen is better than no sunscreen at all, there is a notable difference between the two main types of sunscreen: chemical and physical. To get the best health benefits,
Noted respecter of the rule of law, Jason Aldean, expressed his displeasure with the rule of law after Donald Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. Doing his best impression of the flagpole outside Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s home, Aldean posted an upside down American flag on Instagram after the
Though Prime Video’s readying its own interpretation of the legendary detective, fans are still eagerly awaiting news about Robert Downey Jr.’s Sherlock Holmes 3. The good news? The Marvel fan-fave still hangs out with Jude Law, and now his wife Susan Downey, a producer in her own right, has finally shed some light on the
It’s now the time to hang out on the porch with a beverage of choice and enjoy a book in the sun, so we’re recommending 12 new ones for June, including Iranian and Brazilian satires, returns of great novelists, and uncanny short story collections. Godwin, Joseph O’Neill (June 4) Author of Netherland Joseph O’Neill returns
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While there’s a time and a place for sky-high heels or teetering platforms, we can’t resist the siren song of a shoe that promises nothing but sweet, sweet comfort. It looks like TikTok agrees: Several iterations of the cloud slide—a lightweight, marshmallow-like sandal—have gone viral. If you’ve yet to snag your own pair, you’re in
Jelly Roll is all over radio, TV and the internet in 2024, and has become a worldwide superstar. With that comes playing constant concerts for his millions of fans. What Jelly Roll Requires Backstage at Every Show I recently sat down with the “Halfway to Hell” singer for Taste of Country Nights, and I asked him what
After meeting and surpassing their funding goal earlier this year by over 180%, Image Power is looking to show off their development progress during Steam Next Fest with a demo for Haunted House Renovator. The announcement comes after the developer reported that recent playtests have been a “resounding success”. Running from June 10-17, the demo
In A Violent Nature, an undead murderous monster’s slow striding through the woods, has generated IFC Films’ second-best opening ever since its indie horror hit Late Night With The Devil in March. The artsy slasher written and directed by Chris Nash will see an estimated weekend gross of $2.1 million on 1,426 screens, IFC’s widest
Pat Sajak is about to hang it up after what may be the longest tenure on any show in TV history — 43 YEARS as host of “Wheel of Fortune,” and he did something special for his fans. Play video content The one-time local weatherman is showing folks what it looks like behind the scenes
The final day of a festival like Primavera is always a test of endurance, but this Saturday in Barcelona was something else. After catching back-to-back sets by Water From Your Eyes, Militarie Gun, and Crumb, I made my way to the main stages as it began to rain, then pour down during a magnificent set
Acclaimed cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema disagrees with Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos‘ stance that movies can be fully appreciated on a streamer/phone in the same way as on the big screen. ICYMI, Ted faced online ridicule for saying his son watched the 1962 classic “Lawrence of Arabia” on his phone, and also singled out last year’s
Bleeker Street has announced Love Me, a new cosmic romance movie will star Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun. “A buoy and a satellite meet online long after humanity’s extinction,” the description of the film, which will feature both live-action performances and animation, reads. “As they learn what life was like on Earth, they discover who they are
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It’s seemed like an interminably long wait, but everything we know about Outlander Season 7 Part 2 has just increased. As part of the World Outlander Day celebration, Starz announced today that the highly anticipated second half of the seventh will premiere on Friday, November 22. Coming off of the first half of Outlander Season
Heart disease remains a leading cause of death worldwide, making early detection and accurate diagnosis crucial for effective treatment. Among the various diagnostic tools available, CT scans have emerged as a powerful method for evaluating heart health. This comprehensive article explores the role of CT scans in diagnosing heart disease, detailing the procedure, benefits, and
At the end of May, Starz announced a premiere date for the new limited series Three Women based on the best selling book by acclaimed author Lisa Taddeo. The book was initially set to be adapted for Showtime in 2019, but the project was dropped as the network merged with Paramount+. The show was picked
“I have a new record coming out this year. I hope it doesn’t suck,” country star quips Friday before performing new song Zach Bryan continues to preview new music from his upcoming album on the road as he debuted “28” Friday during his concert in Oakland, California. “Like I said, I have a new record
Six months after taking the world by storm on the big screen, Toho’s epic masterpiece Godzilla Minus One has finally been unleashed AT HOME here in the United States today. The official Godzilla website announces, “Fans of the King of the Monsters can now stream Godzilla Minus One on Netflix, with Godzilla Minus One and Godzilla Minus One/Minus Color digital purchase
Jennifer Lopez looks like she’s carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders lately with all the drama in her life — and we have the pics to prove it. J Lo shared a somber look as she rolled up in a white car to Mihran K. Studios in Burbank on Friday. The singer/actress
The beloved spooky movie character Beetlejuice is returning to the big screen very soon. The sequel film, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is set to be helmed by Tim Burton and features an all-star cast in Catherine O’Hara, Jenna Ortega, and Willem Dafoe. Michael Keaton is also returning as the titular character, which is making the upcoming horror
Artists Wang Mei Yi, Li Si Yuan, Duolan Kumori, Guo Pengjun, Hong Junwen, Yang Sixue, Guan Wenyue, Xiang Mengchuan, Liu Nuojia, Mika Kamiya, Taylor Chyn, Wu Jiayi, Song Xinyi, Zhou Weichen, Lu Shangfeng, Zhang Jiyu, Chen Yunyu, Xie Qianhui, Li Quanzhen, Ren Ruoyu, Shan Luojia, Zhao Junni, Ding Xinyi, Liu Jintian. On the afternoon of
Every month, I round up the links that you all clicked on the most from last month’s Our Queerest Shelves newsletters. I love seeing which titles caught your eye — was it because you wanted to buy it right that second, or you just wanted to learn more about it? I can’t know that for
We’ve all got at least one pair. Guilty as charged. Sentence us to life in sartorial prison and throw away the key. I’m talking, of course, about that ubiquitous pair of throwaway sandals. Those rubber abominations that have served us and served us underwhelmingly well for days. Sometimes even weeks. Hot take aside, though, you
Kendrick Lamar and Drake ending their beef doesn’t mean the 2024 Rap Wars have a ceasefire … ’cause Cardi B just fired a ton of shots on “Whole Lotta Money” rapper BIA. Both Cardi and BIA have been cryptically dissing each other for some time now and Cardi let her have it on GloRilla and
If you’re a country star trying to cultivate a certain image, your tour rider is a nemesis. Here are 11 of the strangest requests from hitmakers like Tim McGraw, Lainey Wilson, Hank Williams Jr. and more. Beer and whiskey might be the most popular demands, but underwear of all varieties — and very specific brands
SATURDAY AM WRITETHRU: After a poor Memorial Day weekend, we have a poor post-holiday period, with all titles grossing an estimated $68.6M, -66% from a year ago, when Sony proved superhero movies weren’t dead with Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse contributing to a marketplace that grossed $205.1M. Alcon/Sony’s The Garfield Movie, as expected, is showing his