Arkhon, the title of Nika Roza Danilova’s sixth album as Zola Jesus, means ruler in Ancient Greek. It is also a relevant term in Gnosticism, a mystical sect of Christianity that the Slavic-American artist was drawn to during the making of the record; the Gnostics believed in the idea of “flawed gods” who gained power
We may be past pride month, but as we all know, reading books with LGBTQ+ rep should be an all-year-round affair. Especially when it comes to dark fantasy. Especially when those books are sapphic. Why are sapphic fantasy novels so important? Traditionally speaking, sci-fi and fantasy genres have long been dominated by straight men’s voices.
Richard Gere has a buyer for his impressive New York estate … and while he ended up selling for under the original asking price, he’s still walking away with a fortune. The “Pretty Woman” star’s 50 acres of property sold on Wednesday — the buyer shelled out $24.15 million for the entire space out in
Chelsea Handler is suing a lingerie company … claiming she was completely blindsided after spending countless hours and tons of her own cash while agreeing on a deal to promote the brand. According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Chelsea cut a deal with a company called ThirdLove to promote its clothing. She claims the
Cast: George Clooney, Julia Roberts Directed by: Ol Parker Screenplay by: Ol Parker, Daniel Pipski Produced by: Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Sarah Harvey, Deborah Balderstone, George Clooney, Grant Heslov, Julia Roberts, Lisa Roberts Gillan, Marisa Yeres Gill Academy Award® winners George Clooney and Julia Roberts reunite on the big screen as exes who find themselves on a shared mission to stop
Justin Timberlake‘s deal to make a documentary about his blockbuster album “The 20/20 Experience” isn’t sitting well with the project’s director, who’s now suing JT for years of hard work … according to a new lawsuit. The singer is being sued by John Urbano, who claims JT recruited him back in 2012 to shoot and
Chris Stapleton‘s rise to stardom is the center of the latest exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville. Chris Stapleton: Since 1978, presented by Ram Trucks, opened Friday (July 1), and highlights the celebrated artist’s journey from a small town in Kentucky to his breakthrough as a solo artist after establishing
Universal/Illumination’s Minions: The Rise of Gru has grabbed the best previews for an animated movie during the pandemic with $10.75M. That’s purely from showtimes that started yesterday at 2PM from 3,350 theaters. This, no doubt, bodes for another excellent weekend at the summer box office. That beats the $6.25M combined two day previews of Paramount’s Sonic
Acting and esports commentary seem to be two very distant fields of activity. Indeed, what can staging a Shakespeare’s play and Dota 2 tournament possibly have in common? The answer is simple: both are shows that aim to induce emotions the viewers are after. But neither beautiful stage decor nor exciting music will be able
Crytek has revealed the details for their upcoming 1.9 update to their PvPvE shooter Hunt: Showdown. The update will not only address the usual fixes, but also comes with a wealth of tweaks and additions to the gameplay. For starters, the 1.9 update will address desync issues that players have experienced, namely the “teleporting” that
Why Women Kill is not moving forward at Paramount+. The streaming service on Friday revealed it had canceled the Marc Cherry anthology drama after two seasons, despite handing out a renewal in December 2021. “Paramount+ has made the difficult decision not to move forward with Season 3 of Why Women Kill,” a statement from the
All too often a mere stopover for cruise ships floating between the Caribbean isles, Nassau—the Bahamas capital residing on the island of New Providence—is a wonder of white sand beaches and mouthwatering delicacies, deserving of its own slot in week-long vacation infamy. A less-than-3-hour flight from New York City, the oasis is a hub bursting
There’s no point in typing “it’s been a week” anymore because every week is A Week. But as we continue into a crumbling democracy, the growing sense of hopelessness is hard to ignore. The fall is going to be brutal for schools and libraries across the country. We know this, given how last school year
R. Kelly will be in his 80s when/if he gets out of prison, but there are still concerns the old man will remain a threat — especially to minors — so, he’ll have to live under a slew of strict conditions and counseling. When Judge Ann M. Donnelly handed down Kelly’s 30-year sentence for federal
Lucinda Williams‘ critically acclaimed album Car Wheels on a Gravel Road turns 24 years old in 2022. The singer-songwriter released the record — her fifth studio project — on June 30, 1998, after scrapping the original version and having a falling out with her longtime producer and guitar player Gurf Morlix. The 13-track Car Wheels on
Dylan O’Brien and Chloe Bennet have all the makings of Hollywood’s newest couple … we’re told their lunch date got super flirty. TMZ got these pics of Dylan and Chloe grabbing a bite together over the weekend at Potato Chips Deli in Los Angeles, and folks who were eating there tell us the actors were
There are a few online gambling mistakes that you should avoid if you want to be successful in this industry. One of the biggest mistakes is playing at an online casino that is not licensed or regulated by a reputable gaming authority. This can lead to problems with withdrawals and deposits, as well as being
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Their presence alone is a serious national security issue.’ Dozens of sailors confirm their warships were swarmed by ‘at least 100’ otherworldly UFOs, as their accounts CONTRADICT Navy chief’s effort to dismiss them as drones Naval crew have told documentary maker Jeremy Corbell that US warships were swarmed in 2019 by ‘at least 100’ UFOs
The retired All-Star-turned-podcaster reveals the secrets of free agency from a player’s perspective. By Adam Caparell June 30, 2022 Kevin Durant during Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at Barclays Center on April 25, 2022 in Brooklyn, New York.Courtesy of Elsa via Getty Images With the advent of
With record-breaking summer temperatures now a scary norm, drastic measures are needed to stay cool, especially in the trouser department. Once regarded as the go-to trouser style for ’90s singer-songwriters, linen pants for men now have a style resurgence, thanks to modern cuts, accessible color palettes and polished finishing touches. With brands like Cos, Uniqlo
Willie Nelson will explore his many adventures with late drummer Paul English in his new book, Me and Paul: Untold Tales of a Fabled Friendship, set to be released Sept. 20 via Harper Horizon. A member of Nelson’s band since 1966, English was renowned for his tough, outlaw style and served as the group’s de
Rising singer-songwriter Mya Byrne has shared a new performance of the moving track “Where the Lavender Grows,” recorded live at South By Southwest 2022 earlier this year. “This song is about feeling free, and finding freedom in really hard times,” Byrne explained of the track, which was released as a studio version by her new
Chances are if you’ve gone to your local multiplex in the past couple of months, you’ve seen the teaser trailer for the upcoming movie Avatar: The Way of Water. Whether it’s in 2D or the absolutely stunning 3D presentation of the future of James Cameron’s franchise, it’s a pretty mind-blowing experience. In fact, you may
Spearfishing can be good outdoor sports fun, but you need the right equipment. If you’re starting, use the right tackle for the job. Having the wrong gear on hand can make all the difference underwater. Spearfishing is an advanced skill but there are ways to get better at it with more practice and experience. The
Earlier this month, I wrote about the censorship of pride displays in libraries across the U.S., including the “Hide the Pride” campaign that encourages people to check out all the LGBTQ books on display to remove them from view and keep other patrons from accessing them. In the weeks since, even more stories have come
The first official “American Horror Story” spinoff, Ryan Murphy’s “American Horror Stories” returns for Season 2 on July 21, and FX on Hulu has unleashed the teaser trailer this afternoon. The “American Horror Stories” Season 2 teaser is filled with human-doll hybrids, suggesting that the new season will be going heavy on the creepy doll
Play video content TMZ.com Busy Philipps is joining the millions of Americans protesting the Supreme Court’s overturn of Roe v. Wade … and she’s making her stand near Capitol Hill. Busy was with hundreds of other demonstrators Thursday in Washington, D.C. … marching down a street near the Supreme Court with a giant banner reading
Netflix has acquired the rights to the film adaptation of Simon Stålenhag’s graphic novel titled The Electric State, which will be directed by Anthony and Joe Russo of ‘Avengers: End Game’. Set to star in a leading role is Millie Bobby Brown, and production is set to begin this year. This marks the Russo Brothers’ latest collaboration with the streamer
Amazon Prime Video has released the first look at it’s newest sci-fi adventure drama ‘Paper Girls’, set to debut July 29th. It centers around a group of 1980s teens Erin, Tiff, KJ, and Mac’s time-traveling dilemma after they find themselves trapped in the year 2019. neill@outloudculture.com Socials: @neillfrazer
DDG’s celebrating a big legal victory — he’s no longer facing charges for illegal gun possession — and it’s perfect timing, as the platinum-selling rapper has a big summer tour. We spoke to DDG’s manager, Dimitri Hurt … who tells TMZ Hip Hop the new California gun laws allowing for more concealed weapons also played