Supernatural horror has enjoyed a significant resurgence in America over the last fifteen years. Following an era of horror cinema defined by franchise remakes and “torture porn” films such as the original Saw series (2004–2010), ghosts, demons and haunted houses came back into vogue with the release of Paranormal Activity (2009), Insidious (2010), Sinister (2012)
Share Article It all started back during 1963. During October 13th, a young 16-year-old Rivalino Mafra da Silva was outside and walking back home from a party he attended in the small town of Lavras da Mangabeira, Brazil. He was completely unaware this day would change his life forever. While many believe Rivalino’s disappearance could
He was a rising TikTok star when his playful pitch to join Saturday Night Live went massively, disastrously viral. “I was not able to do anything to move my life forward for an entire year,” Novak tells GQ. And then a new wave of fans began clamoring for his return. By Kate Lindsay August 7,
The winking single arrives later this week, right as tickets go on sale for her fall run Carly Pearce, the singer-songwriter whose hits “We Don’t Fight Anymore” and “Never Wanted to Be That Girl” show a reflective mindset supported by her emotive vocals, is going to spill all later this week. Or at least that’s
It’s another unseasonably hot summer day in Paris when I approach 31 Rue Cambon, the site of Chanel’s haute couture salon, where celebrities, influencers, and society doyennes come to get fitted in bespoke looks. I’m here to meet Lara Cosima Henckle von Donnersmarck, a 20-year-old Parsons student and Dior intern who’s the daughter of Oscar-award
Angus Cloud‘s death was viewed as a possible overdose by cops — and we’ve heard rumblings he may have even taken his own life … but his mom’s denying that last part. The ‘Euphoria’ actor’s mother, Lisa Cloud, took to Facebook to pen an emotional message, writing … “Friends, I want you all to know
Sandra Bullock‘s boyfriend, Bryan Randall, has died, after a private battle with ALS … TMZ has confirmed. Bryan’s family tells us, “It is with great sadness that we share that on August 5th Bryan Randall passed away peacefully after a 3 year battle with ALS.” They say Bryan decided to keep his struggle with ALS
In an interview with Variety, Yellowjackets executive producer Karyn Kusama spoke about how the series’ third season will follow the teenagers’ re-entry into the world. “I’ve been so excited by this,” she told Variety. “The concept of that immediate aftermath of re-entry into the world, to me, there’s a whole season worth of material there. And the fact that
“I’m looking for people to participate in a huge book exchange. You can be anywhere in the world. All you have to do is buy your favorite book (just one) and send it to a stranger (I’ll provide their details through a private message). You’ll receive a roughly maximum of 36 books back to you,
Sometimes it is easy to get sidetracked by the nastiness of the world. We forget the good things life has to offer. What sets Heartstopper apart in the queer media niche is its focus on queer joy. In creating a Heartstopper, spreading a message of queer optimism was at the forefront of Alice Oseman’s mind.
The ultra-violent horror movie Megalomaniac (read Meagan’s review) premiered at Fantasia last year, and the film is being released in theaters by Dark Star Pictures this September. Megalomaniac comes to US theaters on September 8, 2023. Winner of the top Jury Prize (Best Feature) at the Fantasia Film Festival, this brutal and dark serial killer film utilizes
Sequin- and self-actualization sprinkled congratulations are in order for Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie and all the dolls and guys as the phenomenon that is Barbie has now crossed $1B global in just its third weekend. We said yesterday it was on the cusp, and now here’s the pudding. Through Sunday, the international box office estimate is
Kim Kardashian used her voice to try to spring Master P‘s incarcerated brother C-Murder from prison, but the gesture was a slap in the face to his alleged victim’s family. George Thomas, brother of the slain Steve Thomas, tells TMZ Hip Hop … whenever a celebrity such as Kim Kardashian advocates for C-Murder, it’s like
In an unexpected twist for the giant-prehistoric-shark genre, “Meg 2: The Trench” boldly bears the label “A Ben Wheatley Film.” Wheatley, renowned for his work in indie cinema with films like “Down Terrace” and “Happy New Year, Colin Burstead,” ventures into the realm of studio-backed productions and sets out to create a splash in ‘Meg
Throughout the week, we update our Best New Songs playlist with the new releases that caught our attention the most, be it a single leading up to the release of an album or a newly unveiled deep cut. And each Monday, we round up the best new songs released over the past week (the eligibility period begins
On Saturday, Kourtney Kardashian was having fun with a new maternity look in bright blue. The matching two-piece featured a highly cropped blue jacket that showed off her baby bump, and a very tiny mini skirt in matching light and darker blue fabric bands that rode under her stomach. The jacket had an asymmetrical silver
Greta Gerwig achieved something pretty great in showbiz this weekend — she’s now the sole female director to have crossed the billion-dollar line … and it’s because of ‘Barbie.’ Indeed … the inevitable happened Sunday, with ‘Barbie’ raking in over a $1 billion at the worldwide box office and once again taking the top spot
Priscilla Presley lived the good life in her incredibly lavish estate in Beverly Hills, and pictures show a luxury residence fit for music royalty. The former Dallas star and wife of Elvis Presley lived in a spectacular 7-bedroom, 8.5-bathroom, 8,952-square-foot villa that sat on 1.08 acres of prime real estate in one of the world’s most exclusive zip
Most of Tirzah Price’s life decisions have been motivated by a desire to read as many books as humanly possible. Tirzah holds an MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts, and has worked as an independent bookseller and librarian. She’s also the author of the Jane Austen Murder
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Today, Barbiehood has evolved from the archetype of the blonde-haired, blue-eyed woman. That’s a credit to the undertaking of rappers like Nicki Minaj. By Heven Haile August 6, 2023 Photograph: Getty Images; Collage: Armando Zaragoza Kent Theater, Brooklyn. Five minutes until Barbie starts. Here, girlhood is sacred. Unsupervised tweens in hot-pink bobs record TikToks in
So, you’re short – don’t worry, you’re not alone. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the average height for American men is 5’10”. That means that if you’re under 5’5″, you’re one of about 15% of the population. And I’m here to help! Being short can be a pain; you
Play video content TMZSports.com You may know him as Ashtray from “Euphoria,” but Javon “Wanna” Walton is out to make a name for himself in a completely different industry … telling TMZ Sports his goal is to be a boxing champion!! The 17-year-old actor recently signed with Jake Paul‘s Most Valuable Promotions … and he
First, there was DUSK. And it was good. Then developer David Szymanski gave us Iron Lung. It too was good. Now Szymanski is back with another first-person horror game. Inspired by Manhunt and Condemned: Criminal Origins, Butcher’s Creek is currently slated for a 2024 release on Steam. Butcher’s Creek takes place in November of 1993,
CatVideoFest, which is just what it sounds like, joined notable indie debuts and festival favorites Shortcomings and Passages, the re-release of Shiva Baby and juggernaut Talk To Me in another weekend of varied specialty fare, both new and holding over. Indies are helping drive a buoyant box office. They’re also waiting for the Barbenheimer tsunami
Lizzo is back in Beyoncé‘s good graces — that, or she never left to begin with — and we know this because the Queen Bey is back to saying her name … on stage, no less. The singer name-dropped Lizzo Saturday night during her show in D.C., where part of the setlist once again included
John Gosling, former keyboardist with the Kinks from 1970 through 1978, has died at the age of 75. The band confirmed the news on their social media pages, writing: “We are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of John Gosling. We are sending our condolences to John’s wife and family.” “Condolences to his
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It’s Barbie’s world, and we’re just living in it. Like themes of existentialism housed in a candy-colored trojan horse, there’s still a lot to unpack when it comes to Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie, but there’s nothing ambiguous about the bespoke looks served by its stars. From the nostalgic recreations donned by Margot Robbie on the