The first archival release of new music since Justin Townes Earle‘s death in 2020 is coming later this summer. On August 9th, New West Records, Earle’s label for the last few years of his life, will be issuing All In: Unreleased and Rarities (The New West Years), a double-LP compilation featuring a mix of demos,
Has the DEI Backlash Come for Publishing? Dan Sinykin and Richard Jean So have some fascinating data in The Atlantic. In looking at the racial breakdown of more than 1700 novels published by major publishers in the last five years (2019 – 2023), Sinykin and So found that the percentage by nonwhite writers doubled, from
Kendrick Lamar‘s “Not Like Us” stands as the game-changer in his lyrical war against Drake — a chess move the song’s producer, Mustard, didn’t even see coming!!! Remember, Kendrick dropped “Not Like Us” out of the blue on the evening of Saturday, May 4 — on top of his “Meet the Grahams” diss, creating unbeatable
Only one country artist in history has spent more weeks atop the Top Country Albums chart than Morgan Wallen and he had a 27 year head start. A new graphic from Billboard Charts on X (formerly Twitter) reveals Wallen’s three studio albums have notched 151 weeks on top. Wallen’s If I Know Me dropped in
If you’d told a weather-beaten, American scaffolder from the 1920s that in 100 years time he’d be a style icon to men of the future, he’d probably have spat his chewing tobacco out at you in disbelief. Yet here we are, writing about his coat. The chore coat (also referred to as a chore jacket)
Sources tell us that Disney/Pixar‘s Inside Out 2 is heading for a near $30 million Wednesday at the domestic box office — as big, if not bigger, than its $29.1M Tuesday, which was a record for an animated movie. Disney had no comment. As we always report, take the projection with a grain of salt,
When they find the right formula, the world’s favourite game shows can go on for generations. Even to this day, game shows remain some of the heaviest hitters on broadcast TV and have also found popularity through newer mediums streamed over the internet. Naturally, a lot of game shows have changed since they first aired.
Play video content Kristin Cavallari‘s given her boobs a helping hand over the years … revealing she’s enhanced them a couple times, and firing back at fans who seem shocked by the news. She invited Dr. Jacob Unger — a plastic surgeon in Nashville — to chat for an episode of her “Let’s Be Honest”
Director Gino McKoy describes the upcoming Lumina as a film that explores “the psychological effect of losing someone to an alien abduction,” and it’s coming to theaters this summer. You’ll be able to experience the abduction for yourself in theaters July 12, 2024. “A terrifying sci-fi thrill ride, Lumina follows four friends desperately searching for
Jacob Elordi is the latest victim of the growing NSFW deepfake trend … as the actor’s likeness was used without his consent in pornographic content involving a minor. Several posts have surfaced on X, which feature Jacob’s face merged onto the body of a male OnlyFans creator … with one post reportedly bringing in 3
If you’re on the bookish internet, you know the appeal of an aesthetic bookstore photo. When we don’t have a book in hand, readers love scrolling through photos of beautiful bookshops and libraries that look like the ideal places to sip a fancy coffee and leisurely flip through pages. If you are on Bookstagram, you
The cover artwork and title of John Cale’s eighteenth solo album and second within a year suggests yet another reinvention. Restlessly curious and intent on stretching the boundaries of his songcraft – or, to steal his own wordplay, making an illusion of pop music – Cale was not going to make the same record twice.
Khalid has shared his new single, Adore U. The song was written by Khalid and produced by Digi and Justin Lucas. Adore U follows the musician’s previously released song “Please Don’t Fall In Love With Me,” with both tracks taken from his forthcoming third album, expected soon. “’Adore U’ is one of my favorite records,” Khalid
Well Go USA has released the trailer for The Beast Within, its latest supernatural thriller, starring Kit Harington as a father struggling to keep his dark secret from harming his family. It will arrive in cinemas on July 26. “After a series of strange events leads her to question her family’s isolated life on a fortified
The sitcom landscape has been unusually barren in recent years, as networks and streamers alike have demonstrated a strong preference for dramas, especially those involving first responders. Leave it to always-adventurous Ryan Murphy and the innovative minds at Hulu to head an entirely different, yet refreshingly familiar direction. The streamer has ordered a pilot for
Style Points is a weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. “A lot of stylists that I know keep trunks” full of socks, says designer Jenni Lee. “They hoard them because they don’t know when they’re going to come across another really good one.” And when they do, they obsess over every
There have been multiple Cormac McCarthy adaptations over the years, including the Best Picture winner No Country For Old Men and the extraordinarily bleak post-apocalyptic thriller The Road. Some of the late fiction writer’s most beloved works have been adapted over the years, but perhaps his best novel, Blood Meridian, has never hit the big
Amazon MGM Studios is developing a Totally Spies live-action series based on the classic animated series from the early 2000s. It will be executively produced by Will Ferrell. “The live-action series will follow iconic best friends Clover, Alex and Sam as they navigate saving the world as international spies while trying to survive the ups and downs of
Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium will become Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit’s second home for eight nights later this year. In October, the group of musicians will play eight shows at the famed venue. The residency will feature a different special guest each night, all of which are women. Isbell and the 400 Unit’s residency will
In the vibrant creative atmosphere of central London shines a dazzling new star—Xiafei Leah Li. As an artist, her name has begun to make waves in the capital’s art scene. Leveraging her solid photography skills, superb painting abilities and a delicate approach to her works, Xiafei Li has brought an unprecedented burst of colour to
The lead story today turned out to be so interesting that I am making it a one story day. Barnes & Noble Buys Tattered Cover In a surprise (to me at least) move, Barnes & Noble has bought Tattered Cover, a local indie chain of bookstores in the Denver, Colorado area. Tattered Cover had been
Post Malone just dropped details of his next album, believed to be a country album. The “I Had Some Help” singer took a photo of a sign with the album’s title on it and shared the release date on Instagram. Related: Jelly Roll Has Something To Say About Post Malone Going Country When Does Post
Friday the 13th seems like a nice day for an exorcism, right? Universal has set an appropriately spooky date for their new Exorcist movie from director Mike Flanagan, per Deadline. The new Exorcist movie from Blumhouse and Morgan Creek has been dated for theatrical release on March 13, 2026, an appropriately spooky and fitting Friday the 13th. While plot
Move over Jay-Z and Beyoncé — there’s a new real estate mogul in town, and it’s the guy who founded Oakley … ’cause he just sold his cliffside estate for a record-breaking number. James Jannard — the billionaire who’s behind the iconic sunglasses and apparel brand — just unloaded a mansion he’s owned in Malibu
For those keeping track of such things, nearly 10% – or $3,239,838 – of Broadway‘s total $36.8 million box office last week was earned by productions directed by Taymors: The Lion King‘s Julie Taymor and her niece, The Outsiders director Danya Taymor. And that’s before The Outsiders‘ big Tony-winning night on Sunday. Two of the
With his daring minimalism, Kentucky-based artist Jeremy Booth captures the essence of the Wild West. Based on iconic cowboys and Western landscapes, his work embodies the spirit of resilience and adventure inherent in the Wild West while maintaining a contemporary aesthetic. To talk about his art and transition from commercial to fine art, he joined
Play video content Looks like what happens in Vegas didn’t quite stay there for Howie Mandel … who spilled the beans on his wife’s wild night out and the gruesome facial injury that followed. Howie recounted this wild story Monday on “Live with Mark and Kelly” — where he was chatting up the hosts and
My wife, Mariah, and I now live in Atlanta, on one acre of land. Each morning, Mariah and I wake up and go about our morning routine. Let the dog out, use the bathroom, check on the chickens. As I write this, we have two roosters and nine hens. There’s Hootie, who looks a lot
Celine Dion felt the power of love at the premiere for the new documentary about her health battle … as the singer fought back tears while taking a moment in the spotlight. The singer was met with an abundance of applause while taking the stage at the NYC premiere of “I Am: Celine Dion” …
Tattered Cover bookstore first opened in 1971 in Denver, Colorado. Since then, it’s undergone a lot of change, including new owners and storefronts — by 2022, it had grown to eight locations, including storefronts with a full bar and cafe. They sell new and used books and host hundreds of author and community events a