September 11, 2023 3:00 pm By Nadia Vella Jason William Karpf grew up with storytelling. The son of a screenwriter, he was a child actor in the early 1970s, appearing on classic TV shows such as The Bold Ones, The Courtship of Eddie’s Father, and Bonanza. Screenwriting became his calling from his teens to early
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Beyoncé described Kevin JZ Prodigy as the “heartbeat” of her world tour. Here, the artist talks about bringing his influence to the masses via Renaissance. By Heven Haile September 7, 2023 Photographs: Getty Images; Collage: Gabe Conte About midway through the Renaissance World Tour show, Philly ballroom commentator and artist Kevin JZ Prodigy reintroduces Beyoncé
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Slasher riffs and parodies date back nearly as long as slashers themselves, dissecting the enduring tropes and familiar formulas. In Hell of a Summer, first-time directors/writers Finn Wolfhard (“Stranger Things”) and Billy Bryk (Ghostbusters: Afterlife) frame their slasher riff as a buddy comedy from the perspective of teens, aimed solely at teens. The directors’ acting backgrounds translate to an ensemble
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Hank Williams Jr. looks set to get married once again. The Country Music Hall of Fame singer is reportedly engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Brandi. Per the Pure Hank Radio Show, Williams and Brandi — a woman he referred to as his “sweetheart” in January — are engaged. Representatives for the singer didn’t respond to Taste of Country’s
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The Natvral is the solo project of Kip Berman, who led the Pains of Being Pure at Heart for more than a decade before the indie-pop band broke up in 2019. Berman started Pains after moving to New York, and their last collection of original material, 2017’s The Echo of Pleasure, came out shortly before he
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Neeson’s latest film, Retribution, is further proof that he’s still relying on his particular set of skills, with diminishing returns. By Jake Kring-Schreifels September 7, 2023 Photographs: Everett Collection; Collage: Gabe Conte Liam Neeson never planned on becoming Hollywood’s most reliable Dad Movie action star. Throughout the first three decades of his illustrious stage and
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Steph Auteri is a journalist who has written for the Atlantic, the Washington Post, Pacific Standard, VICE, and elsewhere. Her more creative work has appeared in Creative Nonfiction, under the gum tree, Poets & Writers, and other publications, and she is the Essays Editor for Hippocampus Magazine. Her essay, “The Fear That Lives Next to
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The trailer for Quiz Lady has arrived, previewing the upcoming R-rated comedy starring Sandra Oh and Awkwafina. The film also stars Jason Schwartzman, Holland Taylor, Tony Hale, Jon “Dumbfoundead” Park, and Will Ferrell. “In the original film, a brilliant but tightly wound, gameshow-obsessed young woman, Anne, and her estranged, train-wreck of a sister Jenny, must work together to help cover their
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The Hermès Birkin bag is one of the world’s most iconic and coveted luxury handbags. Because of its impeccable construction, valuable materials, and timelessly elegant design, this purse is seen on the arms of celebrities and influencers and is considered a wise investment. In this article, we’ll explore the popularity of Hermès Birkin and the
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The gorgeous mansion where Lisa Marie Presley was living in Calabasas, Calif., has sold for full price, and pictures show a stunning property that is worth every penny. Presley’s 6-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom, 7,440-square-foot estate listed for just under $4.7 million in late July, and it went under contract mere just days later. According to online property sites, the spectacular luxury
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