For those of us who love reading both fiction and nonfiction, there’s a certain category of book that combines these loves: nonfiction books about books. While I do sometimes read literary biographies, history, and criticism, there’s a particular category that rules them all. I love the books that dive into the fascinating stories behind literary
Chelsea Cutler and Quinn XCII took to social media to announce they have teamed up once again for a brand new track called ‘Let Me Down’. Their management company also made the announcement posting this via their Instagram; Like always when these two join forces they make a sure fire hit and this song is
In February 1973, Dr. Bernard Beitman found himself hunched over a kitchen sink in an old Victorian house in San Francisco, choking uncontrollably. He wasn’t eating or drinking so there was nothing to cough up, and yet for several minutes he couldn’t catch his breath or swallow. The next day his brother called to tell
When it comes to holiday gifting, take a cue from the experts. As an iconic luxury brand known for some of the most legendary watches ever made, Cartier has something for every fashion killer on your list, from sleek timepieces and festive outfit ideas to rare, unexpected objects. Shop them all below. EVENINGWEAR Rhapsody in
James Gunn, who is off to run DC, has said that this will likely be the Guardians’ last movie. By William Goodman December 2, 2022 Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Cue the mix tapes: The first trailer for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 is here. The final
So, with Striking Distance Studios’ The Callisto Protocol now out in the wild (read Thomas’ review here), one of the qualms about the game for some is its lack of post-game content. Namely, where’s the New Game+? Even Dead Space had that. Luckily, the developers have the answer, which includes six months of content starting
Since the official release of Avatar: The Way of Water‘s gorgeous trailer, anticipation has begun to grow for the upcoming Disney movie. Although the film’s plot is still heavily guarded, what we know about the Avatar sequel is that the original film’s big bad, Colonel Miles Quaritch (played terrifyingly by Stephen Lang), is set to
Keke Palmer made a big reveal during her monologue Saturday night on ‘SNL’ — the buzz is real … she’s having a baby! Keke’s having her first kid with BF Darius Jackson, and she didn’t just say it … she showed it!!! She said, “There’s some rumors going around, people have been in my comments
Kanye West has unveiled his bigoted views to the world, yet there’s still a market for Ye24 merch as he noodles on another run for president. A quick search on eBay and Amazon reveals dozens of listings, with everything from shirts and hoodies to hats and flip-flops … all with either Kanye’s imagery or his
I’m a sucker for fairy tale retellings, from Cinderella to LGBTQ and gender-flipped iterations. What can I say? As far as I’m concerned, there are never enough. As long as there are writers and storytellers there will be creative new takes on the classic stories passed down through the generations. One of those stories that
Jaimee Harris offers comfort amidst grief with her powerful new track “Love is Gonna Come Again,” which is exclusively premiering at The Boot today (Nov. 29). Penned by Harris and Graham Weber, “Love is Gonna Come Again” is the impressive second single from the talented Texas-born singer-songwriter’s upcoming album, Boomerang Town. The intricate, emotional song taps
Moonage Daydream is returning to the really big screen. Brett Morgen’s award-winning documentary about David Bowie will be re-released on Imax screens around the country for limited engagements, beginning on Monday, December 5 at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. From Dec. 7-13 it will play at six Imax locations in the Los Angeles area,
SZA was the musical guest on last night’s episode of Saturday Night Live, where she performed two songs off her upcoming album: ‘Shirt’ and the as-yet-unreleased ‘Blind’. Just as she concluded her performance ‘Shirt’, the singer revealed the release date for S.O.S. is December 9. Watch it happen below. Last night marked SZA’s second appearance
The Last of Us will finally premiere on HBO next month, and we could not be more excited. HBO surprised fans at the show’s CCXP22 panel in São Paulo, Brazil, on Saturday with a full-length trailer that takes us inside the world we first entered in the Naughty Dog video game series. The series is
On Friday night, Travis Scott was performing in Miami, and he was joined by his girlfriend Kylie Jenner for a little PDA in between sets. The performance was hosted by Wayne and Cynthia Boich on Miami Beach, where many celebrities are gathered this weekend for Art Basel. The international art fair is always a party
For two seasons, “Los Espookys” followed the horror-tinged comedic hijinks of friends aiming to turn their love of horror into a profitable business. Despite its critical acclaim, Deadline reports today that the recently aired second season will be the series last. Created by Fred Armisen, Ana Fabrega, and Julio Torres (HBO comedy special “My Favorite Shapes”), “Los Espookys” debuted in 2019, with season
Garth Brooks‘ 2023 residency in Las Vegas hasn’t even started and he’s announcing plans for 2024. Twenty-seven dates weren’t enough for his fans to see him at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, so the singer is promising more. Specific dates for 2024 were not revealed with a release sharing news of this extension. Fans who
“In Marvel Studios Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 our beloved band of misfits are looking a bit different these days,” reads the synopsis. “Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him to defend the universe along with protecting one of their own. A mission that, if not completed successfully, could
Amazon Prime has released the first trailer for ‘Gen V’, the upcoming The Boys spin-off series. It is set to release on Amazon Prime Video in 2023. “Set at America’s only college exclusively for young-adult superheroes (run by Vought International), Gen V is an irreverent, R-rated series that explores the lives of hormonal, competitive Supes as they put their physical,
Play video content TMZ.com Big Daddy Kane is starring in a theater production of ‘New Jack City’ — which he says is touring now … and which is going to be hosting the director of the cult classic in due time. We got the rap legend in New York this week … where our photog
David Byrne has released a new holiday single, ‘The Fat Man’s Comin’’, for Bandcamp Friday. Jherek Bischoff produced and arranged the song, which was originally written in 2013. It can be purchased exclusively via Bandcamp until December 30 for an amount of your choosing, with a minimum contribution of $1. Proceeds from the track will
For some reason, I’ve interpreted the umbrella of popular science books to mean speculative books with only a whisper of science in them. A better term, I thought, would be accessible science because these books aren’t fluff, but they aren’t hefty science journals, either. Popular science books are written for the average person. They are
‘Homeward’ is the brilliant song taken from Irish singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy’s latest album ‘Sonder’. Written by Kennedy himself, it showcases the artist on a bigger stage, that’s more electronic, and less acoustic. Not only is this an incredible song, this album also makes it’s case for album of the year. If you haven’t heard ‘Sonder’,
Interview Physicist Sabine Hossenfelder: ‘There are quite a few areas where physics blurs into religion’ Killian Fox To answer life’s biggest questions, says the German theoretical physicist and YouTuber, we need to abandon unscientific ideas such as the multiverse Sabine Hossenfelder is a German theoretical physicist who writes books and runs a YouTube channel (with
Introducing your next cool weather staple: the best shirt jackets for men. When it’s too chilly for a t-shirt but too warm for a full-blown coat, you’ll find yourself reaching for a shirt jacket to build your outfit with. In fact, you’re probably going to wonder how you lived so long without one. Made for
The Detroit spitter, who followed his excellent January debut album with Mob out today, talks about his influences and how he stands out in one of rap’s most vibrant scenes right now. By Paul Thompson December 2, 2022 Babyface Ray.Courtesy of Sam Sklar. The smoke in Babyface Ray’s downtown Los Angeles hotel room is so
The New Orleans-based band Ever More Nest never rests on its laurels. Part of the city’s rising Americana scene and the ever-growing queer country scene, the outfit, led by Kelcy Mae Wilburn, crafts a dense folk-leaning sound that swirls with moody atmosphere and incongruous optimism. That duality is captured in the band’s new single, “Happy New Year,”
The defining moment of the new documentary Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon is when Johnny Cash says he found God in the darkness of East Tennessee’s Nickajack Cave in the fall of 1967. Cash, who retold the story many times in later years, was at the height of his fame and in
Both Harrison Ford and filmmaker James Mangold have made it reasonably clear that Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny will be the last time the actor will don the iconic fedora and whip. Since the movie began adding A-List talent to its cast (including the likes of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Mads Mikkelsen, and Antonio Banderas),
It has long been touted that Ted will be returning in the form of a television series, rather than a silver screen sequel to 2015’s Ted 2. Seth MacFarlane believes that the best way to boost the franchise and align it with the modern entertainment industry is to get it onto a streaming platform. Peacock