On October 31st, a federal judge ruled against the merging of Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster, saying that it would “substantially lessen competition” in publishing. While that was a blow to the merger, it wasn’t officially over: Penguin Random House had been planning to appeal the decision. In order to do that, they
Is the Pentagon concealing sources and methods — or something worse? USAF veteran Terry Lovelace suspects a UFO photobombed this helicopter as he tried to document evidence of aerial harassment of his home in Texas. [CREDIT: Terry Lovelace] Nothing dropped at 5 p.m. Friday, so the congressional UFO report allegedly being compiled by the Office
To play the director as a young man in The Fabelmans, actor Gabe LaBelle spent a lot of time digging into Spielberg’s “anxious youth. By Jason Diamond November 21, 2022 Gabriel LaBelle in The Fabelmans.Courtesy of Merie Weismiller Wallace for Universal via Everett Collection Less than two years ago, Gabriel LaBelle was just a cute
Pubes happen. It’s just a fact of life. Unless you’re the 100% au natural type (and there ain’t nothing wrong with that), you probably try to keep your fur forest in check. Even if it’s only the occasional trim, most of us still poke around down there every once in a while to keep things
Sheets of rain blanket the 1978 New York skyline as a marquis comes into view, touting its message in bright, pink letters: Madeline Ashton in Songbird! Rather than flocking in, however, the theater’s patrons seem to be flooding out, stepping on water logged playbills sporting Ms. Ashton’s smiling face as they grumble their dissatisfaction. Still,
Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan got an earful from a troll at the Chargers game on Sunday … when a heckler went after the reality TV star for dating Michael‘s son — and it’s all on video. 48-year-old Pippen and Jordan, 31, were posted up in some solid seats during their date at SoFi Stadium
It’s that time of year again! This Friday, Nov. 25, music fans will converge on local record shops for the chance to grab rare and exclusive releases from their favorite artists. These special biannual events — Record Store Day and Record Store Day Black Friday — give listeners the opportunity to buy special editions and expand their
Eva Mendes and fellow movie star Ryan Gosling are one of those celebrity couples that have been together for so long, you’d swear they were married. That would be a mistaken assumption, as the two have never publicly announced themselves as ever tying the knot to become husband and wife. Yet in a recent interview
You know those reading memes and cartoons that circulate regularly that say something to the effect of, “Reading is just staring at slices of trees and hallucinating vividly”? I never understood that. Not just because that’s not what hallucinations are, but also because I don’t really visualize when I read. I don’t have complete aphantasia,
Shopping with an eye for sustainability is becoming increasingly important to so many of us. But how can consumers avoid falling into greenwashing traps, in which we truly believe we’re being eco-conscious without fully understanding the big picture? How can we demand that brands implement real change? Aurelia Figueroa, Breitling Global Head of SustainabilityThomas Buchwalder
Cheryl Burke is hanging up her boogie shoes on “Dancing With the Stars” — and while she’d love a seat at the judge’s table … it doesn’t sound like that’s gonna happen, at least for now. The longtime pro dancer and ‘DWTS’ staple — who’s been a recurring contestant for 26 seasons, and won twice
Luca Guadagnino’s Timothée Chalamet-starring, edgy cannibal road trip romance Bones And All pulled in young demos (79% in the 18-34 rage) and women (54%-46% female) for an opening weekend gross of $120k, or $23.9k per screen average in five theaters. That’s respectable and in line with distributor UAR expectations although below recent debuts including Banshees
The ‘Instagram Novel’ is tricky — too didactic, and you seem like a Luddite, too familiar, and you’re rehashing previous territory. Too few seem like they have any other message behind ‘Instagram is bad!’ but when a rare gem offers something new, it can be explosive. The narrator behind Allie Rowbottom’s new novel, Aesthetica, Anna,
DJ Khaled is giving two lucky fans a chance to walk in his shoes — literally. He’s offering a decked-out Airbnb stay that comes with a version of his own sneaker closet!!! The hip hop mogul is giving away two exclusive one-night stays at a beautiful home in the heart of Miami. The house has
That day sure didn’t end how Beth planned. By the end of Yellowstone Season 5 Episode 3, there aren’t many people on the canvas whose days ended any better. Is it time to worry about the family and the ranch? Kayce and Monica are in the thick of their grief, and Kayce’s only recourse to
A few months back, Crystal Dynamics had released a survey for fans of the Legacy of Kain series, asking them just what they wanted in a new game if the developer were to pursue it. Well, the results are in, and Crystal Dynamics have heard fans “loud and clear” in regards to resurrecting the series.
“Inside tells the story of Nemo, an art thief trapped in a New York penthouse after his heist doesn’t go as planned,” reads the film’s synopsis. “Locked inside with nothing but priceless works of art, he must use all his cunning and invention to survive.” ‘Inside’ starring Willem Dafoe will hit theatres March 10, 2023. Email: neill@outloudculture.com
Lauren Alaina is engaged to be married! The country singer and reality television personality turned to social media on Sunday morning (Nov. 20) to share the news of her surprise engagement, which she announced at the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday night (Nov. 19). “BRIDE be dang’d, y’all. My best friend, @arnold.cam, asked me to marry
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are starting their own production company that promises to put creatives first — both in terms of less corporate red tape … and more money long-term. The two Hollywood titans — who have three Oscars between the both of them, and who’ve starred in, written and directed countless hit films
The decision on how to install the sink is very important as it affects the practicality of the sink, the comfort of the room, and, of course, the interior. Today, customers have a lot of options to choose from because the market offers different installation methods of contemporary bathroom sinks. There are three main types of
With President Joe Biden pardoning thousands of people convicted of marijuana possession and the rise of microdosing psychedelics as a treatment for mental illness, now is a good time to dive in to some books about drugs, especially of the recreational variety. Originally I wanted this list to be science-heavy, full of cool, weird books
There ain’t no sleep with this counting! Dozens of sheep have been eerily walking around in a circle for 12 days straight in northern China’s Inner Mongolia region. The bizarre behavior, captured on surveillance video, shows the large flock continuously marching clockwise in a nearly perfect circle on a farm. Some other sheep can be
Before last night’s GQ Men of the Year party in Los Angeles, GQ global editorial director Will Welch hosted an intimate dinner to toast Men of the Year cover stars Brendan Fraser and Zoë Kravitz. Like any great dinner party, it had a rocking guest list (RZA, Nathan Fielder, Pierce Brosnan, Emma Chamberlain), excellent fits
When the pandemic swept across America in 2020, Vince Herman bought an RV and hit the road. His goal was to remain under the radar in his vehicular bubble, on a solo excursion to rediscover the country — at his own pace, and in his own way. “And by the time I hit Nashville, I
On Saturday, Margot Robbie was a vision at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 13th Governors Awards in Los Angeles, wearing a brilliant green column gown by Bottega Veneta. The satin fabric split mid-torso to reveal her abs and the bodice featured an asymmetrical one-shoulder design. The skirt of the dress brushed the
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Erin Rae paved her own way into the music scene with years of work and determination. After completing just one semester of college, Rae realized she needed to chase her dreams. She dropped out and threw herself into playing open mics and honing her craft in Nashville among fellow musicians and writers. She took a
It’s been months since Will Smith infamously slapped Chris Rock at the Academy Awards, and much of the public is still talking about it. Rock himself has also been discussing the situation but has been doing so in his own way. While the comedian hasn’t talked about it in a serious, public setting as of
Robots and children’s stories have gone together for decades, but in the modern era, it’s no wonder that robot books for kids are more popular than ever. A strong candidate for the first fictional robot comes from children’s fiction, before the word ‘robot’ itself even came into use — Tik-Tok, a mechanical character in L.