Jay-Z is putting family on top. The Roc Nation founder surprised fans at the first night of his 30th anniversary concert series for his 1996 album Reasonable Doubt by making the night a family affair, inviting wife Beyoncé and daughter Blue Ivy Carter to join him onstage at Yankee Stadium July 10. Indeed, Beyoncé joined
Ambition drives new artists. It is common to find up-and-coming musicians striving to extend traditions they deem valuable. More often than not, this is a gradual process of maturation, one that takes time to reach its end goal. Denmark’s Scimitar is one of these rare cases where ambition appears to be almost instantly fulfilled. Their
As Christopher Nolan prepares to take viewers on an Imax odyssey, he’s hopeful for the future of filmmaking without the use of AI. The 2x Oscar winner admitted that not all applications of artificial intelligence are “useless of meaningless,” he explained that generative AI is “hitting at exactly the wrong time” for Hollywood. “I’ve never
It’s hard to believe that Big Brother Season 28 is finally in full swing! I can honestly say I’ve steered clear of the broadcast networks since late May, when most scripted series wrapped up for the season. So, it’s nice to have something to watch again. Big Brother Season 28 Episode 1 was a wild
On Wednesday, July 8, the fashion house Balenciaga presented its latest haute couture collection at Paris Fashion Week, the first designed by freshly appointed creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli. But Piccioli’s garments weren’t the only new pieces of art revealed on the catwalk. The runway sountrack featured a recorded performance by ANOHNI, who covered verses from
This summer, things are going to get pretty weird. At least if Alex Grass has anything to do with it. His upcoming short story collection, Infernal Tramps: Tales of Weird Terror, is slated for release on July 15th. “I’d like to think that if David Cronenberg and Clive Barker got together and smoked bath salts,
Beyoncé made a surprise appearance during opening night of “JAY-Z 30” at Yankee Stadium, joining her husband on stage for a career-spanning moment that also doubled as a fashion statement. JAY-Z’s three-night residency celebrated the 30th anniversary of “Reasonable Doubt” and the 25th anniversary of “The Blueprint.” He opened the night with “Can’t Knock the
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The Idaho-based nonprofit Trans Affirm has released an “Inclusive Bathroom Map” to help trans people in the state find safe restrooms as they live under what advocates have called “the most extreme anti-transgender bathroom ban in the nation.” Gov. Brad Little (R) signed the law in March, but it did not take effect until July
Sheinelle Jones kicked her morning off with a heartwarming celebration. The Today With Jenna & Sheinelle host commemorated the 14th birthday of her and late husband Uche Ojeh’s twins Clara and Uche with a collection of throwback pictures and a touching message. “14 years ago today … our lives were forever changed,” Jones wrote on
Scottish singer-songwriter Johnny Lynch, also known as Pictish Trail, has been writing, recording, and performing music that blends electronic and organic sounds for more than 20 years. On his new album, Life Slime, Lynch continues to mix and match sounds and moods in surprising and thoughtful ways. Dualities abound throughout Life Slime: electronics burble throughout the album,
For nearly four decades, Goku has stood at the heart of the Dragon Ball franchise, serving as its unmistakable hero through every major saga. From his humble beginnings as a carefree child with a monkey tail to his evolution into one of anime’s most powerful warriors, Goku has remained the constant driving force behind Dragon
Anna Nicole Smith was a fascinating person. Her story has been told multiple times. A new biopic focuses on the events leading up to her 2007 death. Her former boyfriend, Larry Birkhead, slammed the biopic, calling it harmful for Anna Nicole Smith’s daughter. Keep reading to find out why he’s so against the new movie.
We finally have details on Alabama Shakes’ long-rumored new album. I Must Be Dreaming, their first LP in 11 years, is coming August 28 via Island and will include the already-released tracks “American Dream” and “Another Life.” Below, listen to the album’s latest single, “I Feel Hope Coming,” which the band shared today, July 10.
Leading horror public relations firm Marketing Macabre and Joyhorror Entertainment today announced the debut of their official new mascot, YOJ. YOJ is a mischievous, green-skinned gremlin with a passion for indie genre cinema. He will serve as the digital face of both brands, actively helping creators promote independent horror movies, books, and art to major
There is a moment in most people’s style journey when a fashion watch stops feeling like enough and a real luxury piece starts to call, yet the leap can look steep. The good news is that the gap is not as wide as it seems, and the bridge has a name. For anyone eyeing that
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JD Vance speaks during a rally with former President Donald Trump at the Delaware County Fairgrounds. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via IMAGN images Vice President J.D. Vance tried to joke about former President Joe Biden in front of soldiers at the Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach on July 1.
Gigi Hadid Sports Dramatic Feathered Look While Walking in First Couture Show in 4 Years Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper have been hitting the runways. Indeed, the model and the Silver Linings Playbook star are no stranger to the tarmac, jetsetting from New York City to Paris in one week. But the travel is no
California native Tyler Sabbag has earned a reputation for his television compositions, earning an Emmy for the miniseries Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones and nominations for Lost L.A. and Chef’s Table. So, it’s not at all surprising that his first solo album has an innate cinematic quality. Novella, an EP of sumptuous instrumental
Hello again, Insider Squad. Jesse Whittock here to update you on the top headlines from the world of TV and film this week, as Europe went M&A crazy. Here’s what happened… but before that sign up to the newsletter for the full Insider experience. First, Sky Buys ITV Sky New Sky thinking: It was the
Critic’s Rating: 4.6 / 5.0 4.6 Truth has a habit of surviving, even when every hand around it tries to bury it. Sugar Season 2 Episode 4 opens with that idea and never lets go. Although Ji Moon spends much of the hour on the run, the real focus is on the secret he’s carrying
Here at Pitchfork, we’ve all but excommunicated the adjective “Lynchian” for its overuse. But Xiu Xiu might be one of the few bands who really earn the descriptor. Back in 2016, they released the cover album Plays the Music of Twin Peaks with the blessings of Lynch and composer Angelo Badalamenti. After Lynch’s death early
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Shadows Of Willow Creek Movie Review by Matt Boiselle Shadows Of Willow Creek – written and directed by Joe Fria, and starring Bryan Bellomo, John Brodsky & Stan Freitag Synopsis: Albert & Devon travel to a cabin to explore the possibility of a
Today is sadly my last day in Paris. For now. Annie Schröter, Célébrités au défilé de mode “Celia Kritharioti” , collection Haute Couture Automne/ Hiver 2026-2027. Paris le 9 Juillet 2026. Jeremy MELLOUL/Bestimage In just a few hours I’ll be headed back on a long flight back to the States, my oversized luggage in tow.
Having written this column since mid-2021, I sometimes forget what I’ve covered. In some ways, I haven’t written anything new in the world of book censorship because the tactics, goals, and outcomes have not changed much at all over the course of this significant era of censorship, even if the trends in how those means are achieved
MSNBC’s Morning Joe host Joe Scarborough was in hysterics while discussing Attorney General Pam Bondi’s explanation for why a full minute is missing from the surveillance tape outside the cell of the late sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein on the night he died. A newly released memo from the Department of Justice said a recent investigation
Dec. 31, 2024: Baldoni, Wayfarer & Others Sue The New York Times Baldoni, Wayfarer, Heath, Sarowitz, Nathan, TAG, Abel, RWA Communications, Wallace and Street Relations filed a $250 million lawsuit against The New York Times Dec. 31. In the suit obtained by E!, The New York Times was accused of libel, false light invasion of privacy,
The consolidation of Hollywood studios during the 1910s has never stopped regional independent filmmaking, but it’s obscured much of that history. That’s why researchers still discover odd little flawed gems fashioned from imagination and sweat. A case in point is House of Dreams (1963), a slice of nocturnal horror made by a handful of Indiana
Each captain helming the various iterations of the U.S.S. Enterprise and other key vessels in the Star Trek franchise have had their fair share of defining moments to positively confirm who they are to the fandom. Kirk had his Kobayashi Maru moment in which he famously refused a “no-win” scenario in Star Trek II: The
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