More than 150 literary agents signed a letter promising to stop submitting new books to HarperCollins to support striking workers. The letter was organized by KT Literary Agency associate assistant Chelsea Hensley. Among the letter signers are other KT Literary Agency staff, some Aevitas Agency staff, and a number of Janklow & Nesbit staff. In
Offbeat fantasy doesn’t get much better than Ron Howard’s Willow. The 1988 film may have played out like a by-the-numbers epic about plucky heroes overcoming despotic evils, but its reputation as an all-ages adventure outweighs its triteness. Now, with a sequel series on Disney+ (premiering today), Willow Ufgood (again played by Warwick Davis) and the
Scientists have uncovered a ‘zombie virus’ released from beneath the melting permafrost in Siberia that is nearly 50,000 years old, which seems like a totally great idea that is in no way reminiscent of the start of a particularly terrifying apocalypse thriller. This is just what we need in the run-up to Christmas, isn’t it?
Getty + Design Leah Romero Naomi Osaka is already a legend. At just 25 years old, she’s a Grand Slam Champion…four times over. She’s also an entrepreneur, a fashion lover, a philanthropist, and an advocate. Be it as the first Asian tennis player to hold the number one ranking, or as an advocate for mental
The Elizabeth Banks-directed thriller looks ridiculous, in the best way possible. By Grant Rindner November 30, 2022 Keri Russell in Cocaine Bear.Courtesy of Universal Pictures. Back in 1985, back when everyone in Hollywood was doing blow, a black bear made national news after it consumed a huge quantity of coke dropped out of a plane
Following the release of Frankenstein, Boris Karloff, at nearly 45 years of age and having spent twenty years as a professional actor, became an overnight sensation. As the film was still raking in its rewards, Universal signed him to a star contract and immediately began searching for a property for him. As it turned out
Lainey Wilson managed to pull a fast one on her fans in the most recent episode of Yellowstone, as she debuted another new song. However, this time around she wasn’t on camera singing. During Episode 4 on Sunday (Nov. 27), a previously unheard song titled “New Friends” plays during a scene featuring Jamie Dutton (Wes
In his round X-ray specs and solar-system button-up, Garrett T. Capps looks like he’s just emerged from the farthest reaches of outer space. The San Antonio musician sounds like it, too. Since forming his band NASA Country in 2017, Capps has been working to introduce an unconventional new sound into country music, one that mixes
Canelo Alvarez is apologizing to Lionel Messi and the people of Argentina after threatening to kick the soccer superstar’s ass … saying he’s learned from the mistake. “These last few days I got carried away by the passion and love I feel for my country and made comments that were out of place for which
Joe Pesci is an Oscar-winning actor known for his incredible performances within the gangster movie genre. However, his role as one of the bumbling robbers in the first two Home Alone movies may just be as memorable. His character, Harry, famously tried to steal from the McCallister household while their son Kevin (played adorably by
Clara Mann was raised predominantly in a village in the south of France, where she developed an appreciation for choral music as well as the chanson tradition of Jacques Brel and Edith Piaf. Although she doesn’t describe her family as strictly religious, the church was an important part of the community, and when they returned
Clarence Gilyard, the actor who played the wisecracking computer hacker in the film, “Die Hard,” has died. Gilyard passed away after a long battle with an unspecified illness, according to media reports. His death was announced Monday by the University of Las Vegas, Nevada, where he had worked since 2006 as a Fine Arts professor.
Balenciaga’s looking for a scapegoat after the backlash against its child BDSM-themed campaign, and that’s the real reason it’s suing a marketing agency for $25 million … so says a source close to that agency. Sources connected to the controversial photo shoot tell TMZ … the agency, North Six, has worked with Balenciaga in the
Are you a pun lover or are you a grinch? I am the first, and even if it is a groaner —like the worst imaginable pun possible — I am still going to appreciate it because of the way language can tell several stories at one time. It should come as little surprise then that
Zach Bryan, Caamp and Hank Williams Jr. are set to headline Under the Big Sky Music, Rodeo and Roundup 2023. Located in scenic Whitefish, Mont., the eclectic festival will hold its fourth year of festivities on July 14-16. The three-day event will feature performances from a mix of rising artists and established acts from country, Americana, folk and beyond.
Even with one fewer show on the Broadway boards, and overall attendance at the 33 productions down a smidge from the previous week, Broadway box office was up 22% during Thanksgiving week, scoring a plump $37,475,773 due to plumper holiday ticket prices. Not coincidentally, average ticket price was up 22% from the previous week, hitting
Richmond-born, Chicago-based artist McKinley Dixon has announced his signing with City Slang with a new single, ‘Sun, I Rise’, which features Angélica Garcia. The track comes alongside an accompanying video directed by Ja-Wan Gardner. Check it out below. “I wanted to tell this story of a boy who’s sort of a mixture of Icarus and
It’s never good news when intelligence agencies work together. Each works like an independent body and always looks out for its interests. Events of five years prior come to haunt Garza on The Rookie: Feds Season 1 Episode 9. He is pulled into a conspiracy to set him up, but lucky for him, he has a
It isn’t very often Beyoncé puts her date night style on display for the paparazzi, but photographers got a treat this week when Bey and Jay-Z stepped out, holding hands, for dinner at Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica on Sunday evening. Both were dressed down, with Bey pairing a navy sweatshirt with a mini skirt
Five years after igniting the original slasher craze, Sean S. Cunningham returned with another harrowing tale of young people in danger. And similar to Friday the 13th, this 1985 movie concerns unlucky teens on the receiving end of someone’s revenge. The only difference here, though, is this threat hits much closer to home. The New
When you’ve got Brandi Carlile and Allison Russell in your corner, you know you’ve got something special. Roberta Lea just crowdfunded her debut solo LP on Kickstarter, netting $22,000 – an extra $4000 beyond her original goal. Lea has been releasing music as she tours with the Black Opry Revue, usually alongside Jett Holden, Tylar
Director: Luca Guadagnino Writers: David Kajganich(screenplay by), Camille DeAngelis(based on the novel by) Stars: Timothée Chalamet, Taylor Russell, Mark Rylance Directed by Luca Guadagnino, ‘Bones And All’ is a film about romance, a coming-of-age story, and some times…a horror. The film tells the familiar teen love story, a road trip tale of two young lovers
Metro Boomin is treating his upcoming album “Heroes & Villains” like a movie premiere — and he’s got quite the blockbuster cast ensemble for his new short film!!! Staged in Superman’s hometown of “Metropolis,” the “Heroes & Villains” mini-movie stars Morgan Freeman as Lucius Fox the trusty narrator, LaKeith Stanfield as a deranged driver of
MIKE has joined forces with dancehall legend Sister Nancy for a new single, ‘Stop Worry!’. It’s the latest offering from the Brooklyn rapper’s upcoming LP Beware of the Monkey, which comes out on December 21. Check it out via the Ryosuke Tanzawa-directed video below, along with the album’s newly unveiled tracklist. So far, MIKE has
The staff of the New York Times Book Review released their 100 Notable Books of 2022 list a week ago featuring fiction, nonfiction, and poetry titles. They’ve since whittled this list down to 10 for their Best Books of 2022 list that was released today. The list is made of five fiction and five nonfiction
Many African societies practice divination to enhance decision-making, foster healthier relationships and manage stress. Divination is a process through which one is purported to gain health, honor, prosperity, or other benefits via supernatural or unseen abilities. It may employ occult techniques, a methodical procedure, or a ritual to attempt to gain insight into a situation
There are plenty of wonderfully nose-tingling fragrances for fellas out there, but if you’re looking for something really show-stopping, men’s Burberry cologne delivers the goods. Since 1856, Burberry’s striking plaid-style print has been the epitome of cool. Almost everyone loves a bit of Burberry—and whatever your tastes or style—it’s an absolute fashion icon. Now, this
The young actor went from supporting roles in his native Mexico to co-starring with Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie in Damien Chazelle’s Hollywood epic Babylon. By Eileen Cartter Photography by Julius Frazer November 29, 2022 Jacket, $6,500, shirt, $850, and pants, $1,950, by Gucci. Bow tie, $98, by Carrot & Gibbs. Ring, $5,000, by Retrouvaí.
Elon Musk is going to war with Apple over Twitter … but his verbal assault appears to be falling on deaf ears … for now. Musk posted a series of angry tweets Monday, directing his rage at Apple and its CEO, Tim Cook, over their treatment of the social media giant, which Elon recently purchased.
The family of late country music legend Loretta Lynn has supported a petition to rename a Kentucky park in her honor. Carla Engle, a longtime fan of Lynn’s, independently organized a Change.org petition to rename Paintsville Lake State Park in Paintsville, Ky., to Loretta Lynn State Park. Since its launch last month, shortly after Lynn’s death