Weird Nightmare is the solo project of Alex Edkins, best known as the singer-guitarist of the noise-rock band METZ. Weird Nightmare’s eponymous first album was a self-produced, lo-fi affair, recorded during the COVID lockdown. The new record, Hoopla, is not. Edkins recruited Spoon drummer Jim Eno to co-produce with him, and the result is just
SUSS’ Pat Irwin, Bob Holmes, and Jonathan Gregg are, for all intents and purposes, the inventors and perhaps finest purveyors of what’s known as “ambient country”. They even came up with the term, but its origins can be traced back to everything from Brian Eno’s meditative soundscapes to Ry Cooder’s atmospheric score of Wim Wenders’
The musician released her third album, Worst Girl in America, in March Slayyyter made her TV debut on The Tonight Show on Tuesday night, appearing on the late-night show to perform her song “Dance.” The singer took the stage alongside a live band for a rousing rendition of the anthemic track, which comes off her
Saxophonist Chris Potter constructed his new album, Alive with Ghosts Today, to reflect the story of John Brown, the abolitionist who famously raided the armory at Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia in 1859. It was an attempt to initiate a revolt by enslaved people in the American South. His ensemble is built around the sound of
Name that movie: An innocent man is wanted for murder on the front pages of every newspaper, so he sneaks onto a train and hides in the compartment of a sexy blonde, who willingly conceals him. You say it’s Alfred Hitchcock’s North by Northwest (1959)? Sorry, the film we’re talking about is House of Cards
Let X=X Laurie Anderson with Sexmob Nonesuch 8 May 2026 At the beginning of her new live album Let X=X, recorded with the accompaniment of unconventional jazz ensemble Sexmob, avant-garde icon Laurie Anderson introduces herself as our guide for the night. “This is your captain / We are going down / We are all going
I t was the last day of Pride Month in 2024, and Gigi Perez was going through it. Her label at the time, Interscope, had just dropped her; she was living at home, trying to get back on her feet, and she was still grieving her sister Celene, who died four years earlier. Then, as
Ariana Grande could never have become the kind of era-defining pop star we know her to be if she’d been timid or precious about her feelings. This is the artist who earnestly sang “This situationship has to end” on Eternal Sunshine while addressing the dissolution of her marriage. She’s the same one who casually delivered
Drake is soon expected to drop his first solo album since his ignominious loss to Kendrick Lamar. Amid the fallout of their feud, both Drake and Lamar have continued to amass commercial success. Kendrick Lamar released his sixth studio album, GNX, that same fall of the 2024 beef, with all 12 songs debuting on Billboard’s
Astronomy holds that the larger the star, the more quickly it burns out and “dies”. Size and brilliance don’t guarantee a lasting shine. The same is often true of Earth-bound “stars” who help illuminate the world through their artistic handiwork. Some lose their physical lives sooner than expected, while others’ careers drift languidly into that
A TikTok influencer has been charged with teaming with her father and ex-boyfriend to hire a hitman off the dark web to kill musician Jack Avery, a former member of the boy band Why Don’t We. Gabbie Gonzalez, 24, shares a seven-year-old daughter with Avery, 26. Prosecutors allege she helped devise the murder-for-hire plot to
Hello, speculative spectators! It’s time to rock your skull squiggles with more great science fiction. This time, I have five excellent sci-fi novels with immersive settings. The descriptions of these universes are so good, you almost feel like you’re there. Much like the recent post I did about immersive fantasy worlds, since there are so
Rock ‘n’ roll memoirs are hit or miss affairs. For every insightful offering like Keith Richards’ Life (2010), there are a dozen pale imitations – onerous reads filled with foggy memories and questionable myths of glory days gone by, focused on backstage debauchery and gossip, with little in the way of wisdom about music and
Where Horror Cinema Really Began Before Jump Scares, There Was Silent Fear When people ask what was the first horror movie, they often imagine monsters from the 1930s or modern supernatural films. In reality, horror began much earlier, in silent cinema, when filmmakers were still discovering how moving images could create fear. The first horror
Poker on Screen Is Never Just About Cards The strongest poker movies are rarely about gambling alone. They are about psychology, pressure, deception, ambition, and risk. Poker creates natural cinematic tension because one decision can change a character’s future in seconds. A single bluff can destroy trust, build fortune, or end a career. Audiences are


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A husband, a dad, a data scientist, and now a Jeopardy! champion. Tristan Williams is on his way to becoming a super champion after securing nine wins. Williams, originally from Lincoln, Nebraska, has won nine games and a total of $188,501, as of May 18. He has guaranteed himself a spot in an upcoming Tournament
Pretty soon, you’ll be able to come on down to South Park once again. Comedy Central has announced new details about what’s ahead in the longtime adult animated comedy’s next season. So what do we know about South Park Season 29 so far? Here’s a look. When will South Park Season 29 premiere? The Season
What To Know James Lafferty revealed whether he’d be interested in competing onDancing With the Stars. He said he’d join the next season of the show under one condition. Lafferty currently stars inEveryone Is Doing Great on Netflix. Could James Lafferty be the next celebrity to join Season 35 of Dancing With the Stars? A
What To Know Fox News anchor Martha MacCallum questioned a White House Press Secretary about President Trump’s declining poll numbers. Anna Kelly defended Trump’s decisions as being based on national security rather than public opinion. Trump has previously criticized Fox News polling and showed his dislike of MacCallum. Fox News host Martha MacCallum brought up
The Boys Season 5 is nearly over, and as fans wait to find out the fate of Homelander (Antony Starr), Butcher (Karl Urban), and more, it’s difficult not to wonder if this is really the end for the Prime Video series. We’re taking a look at everything we know so far about the franchise as
90 Day Fiancé star Jenny Slatten gave fans a major update on May 19 amid ongoing concerns about her health. At 68, she has been diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). In December 2025, Jenny came to New York City for a 90 Day Fiancé holiday party, stopping by Swooon‘s studio for an interview about
What To Know William Daniels and Bonnie Bartlett clarified that their marriage was never explicitly open. Bartlett acknowledged that early in their marriage there were painful experiences related to extramarital affairs. The couple, who both appeared in Boy Meets World, will soon celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary. Boy Meets World star William Daniels — who
What To Know American Idol runner-up Jordan McCullough spoke to TV Insider about the most ‘challenging’ week of the competition for him. He explained why he struggled so much on Taylor Swift night. Winner Hannah Harper also revealed the week that was toughest for her to handle. Jordan McCullough never faltered once during his run
What To Know Bill Belichick accused CBS News of “deceptive” editing during his CBS News Sunday Morning appearance. The former New England Patriots head coach claims that CBS refused to provide him with a transcript despite his requests. Belichick previously stated that CBS shifted the interview focus away from his book to his personal relationship
There’s one week left until Rock the Block crowns its Season 7 champions. Set in Sin City, the latest season of the HGTV competition series features four new teams battling it out on the Block. And for the first time in the show’s history, the teams feature HGTV stars competing alongside celebrities with home design
Paige Lewis is the author of Canon, out today from Viking. Below, they discuss three of the books, movies, and TV shows that influenced their debut novel. Don Hertzfeldt’s It’s Such a Beautiful Day: When I was an editor for my undergraduate newspaper, I had the opportunity to interview Don Hertzfeldt, who was touring a
What To Know Scott Jennings expressed discomfort with Trump’s proposed $1.7 billion DOJ “anti-weaponization fund.” Jennings supports recourse for those unfairly targeted but worries Trump could be accused of picking people who are political allies. The conservative commentator also opposes payments to those convicted of political violence, specifically referencing participants in the January 6 Capitol
What To Know Good Morning America‘s Lara Spencer recently hung out with Today‘s Jenna Bush Hager. Spencer shared snaps from their mahjong group’s game night via social media. Spencer and Bush Hager are just two of the morning show hosts who are friends off the small screen. Two of morning TV’s biggest stars share a
Welcome to Blue Ridge, a small town that may look like a sleepy little burg, but beneath the surface, it’s fueled by enough strife, squabbles, and suppressed hostilities to power a big city for days. Now, fans will not have to wait much longer to see what happens next on Blue Ridge: The Series, as
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