I noticed a few years ago that, even among the people I knew who didn’t read books often, memoirs were especially intriguing. When we were finalizing our huge list for the best nonfiction books of the century so far, there were so many memoirs that had been nominated—and many still that made the final list.
Two Western North Carolina drag performers have issued cease-and-desist letters to Republican congressional candidate Jennifer Balkcom’s campaign after their likenesses were used in an AI-generated ad attacking Balkcom’s Democratic opponent Jamie Ager. The ad, which was paid for by the National Republican Congressional Campaign, approved by Balkcom, and posted by the North Carolina Republican Party’s
Starbucks customers are going to be bear-y happy about this news. The coffee chain announced the return of its popular Bearista cup ahead of the upcoming holiday season, set to be available in multiple versions. “A surprise collection of Bearista Glass Cold Cup characters will arrive in U.S. Starbucks coffeehouses Nov. 10,” Starbucks said on
As we near the end of the year, many heavy hitters tend to gather between October and November. This month is no exception, with a mix of established acts and newcomers making an appearance. On the black metal side, Trolldom, the majestic/melodic vehicle of the ever-prolific Swartadauþuz, returns with their most complete work to date
The new Skydance’s co-CEOs David Ellison and Ynon Kreitz have moved the full complement of staffers from Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to five days in a week in person. “We truly believe this is in the best interest of our company and our people. We’ve seen the benefits firsthand at Paramount, and we want
Emily Osment is known for her role as Mandy McAllister on Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage, which is a spinoff of Young Sheldon. However, during her three seasons on the OG series, Emily admitted she was so “uncomfortable” that she made a unique request in order to get by. So, what was it that she
The staff of Pitchfork listens to a lot of new music. A lot of it. On any given day our writers, editors, and contributors go through an imposing number of new releases, giving recommendations to each other and discovering new favorites along the way. Each Monday, with our Pitchfork Selects playlist, we’re sharing what our
Ultimate Halloween Release Packed with Three Feature Cut Formats, Exclusive Documentaries, Retrospectives with the Original Cast, and the Original PDF Script Now Available for Pre-Order The long-awaited, official continuation of the 1985 punk-horror masterpiece has finally arrived to claim Halloween night. Marketing Macabre is proud to announce on behalf of DragonFlix the exclusive streaming and
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A new study from political science researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst found that people who are more sexist are also more likely to support restrictions on trans girls and women participating in women’s sports. The study examined the beliefs of 1000 American adults when it came to trans people in sports and sexism,
“She looked like a soccer mom,” Kody Brown once joked on Sister Wives of meeting then-single mom Robyn in 2009. “She had a van, three kids and was divorced. I thought, ‘I didn’t need a van, a divorced woman, and three kids in my life—that’s just trouble.'” More than a decade and a half on, though, they’re
Chapel Hill and Asheville get most of the attention when it comes to North Carolina indie rock, but Cor de Lux, who hail from Kill Devil Hill, have preferred to fly under the radar. This remote small town lets the band carve out their own lane, away from the buzzier towns in the Tar Heel
Over the past decade, Mike Flanagan has become the most prolific adapter of Stephen King’s work in Hollywood. King’s novels and short stories have been getting routinely adapted for the screen since two years after his debut novel was published — Carrie hit bookshelves in 1974, and Brian De Palma turned it into a timeless
Emily Simpson’s marriage to Shane Simpson has been on the rocks for quite some time. Although they have tried to reaffirm their love, it has never lasted long. Now, it appears that everything could be crumbling for the RHOC star amid Shane’s constant need for validation. Keep reading for more details. Shane Is Desperate For
The licensing group that owns the rights to Elvis Presley’s music and license has filed a $41 million lawsuit against AI company Anthropic. The Tennessee-based Authentic Brands Group alleges that Anthropic infringed on their copyright by training its AI model Claude on 274 of Presley’s songs without permission, including “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” “Don’t
Two Recognizable Entertainment Personalities Join the Next Chapter of the Long-Running Horror Franchise, Which Breaks New Ground with Its First-Ever Found-Footage Installment The world of Witchcraft continues to expand with the announcement that comedian, producer, and viral video creator Tom Mabe and actor, television personality, and producer Kato Kaelin have joined Witchcraft: The Lanterne of
Fashion Bomb Daily was on the scene at The Culture’s Coldest Kick Back in Atlanta, part of a weekend of events curated by marketing executive Kim Blackwell. Now in its inaugural year, The Culture’s Coldest is rooted in impact, celebrating the icons shaping culture while connecting creators with brands and giving back to the community.
So you’re typically a fantasy reader, but with Halloween quickly approaching, you’re looking for some chilling fall reads to get you ready for the season. We’ve got you covered. If you like imaginary worlds, magic, witches, wizards, spells, castles, and more, here are scary stories that are sure to be right up your alley. Could
Dear Ms. Rowling, I am writing to you not as a political organization, an activist institution, or a representative of any movement. I am writing as a transgender woman who has spent much of her life trying to live with dignity, integrity, and the freedom to be herself. I knew from childhood that I was
That said, the 38-year-old, who shares sons Anacã, 10, and Ariel, 8, with Nicoli, has been open about her own priorities—and they’re not so different from the legendary athlete’s. “Life is a constant search for balance, for me at least, and yes I do sometimes feel overwhelmed,” Swanepoel shared with V Magazine in 2023, “but I’m
“Should I practice smiling?” V.V. Lightbody sings on the opening track of her latest record, Period Piece. “It’s been a while / And am I happy to see ya? / Crow’s feet show you’re still the glint in my eye.” It’s almost as if she knows the listener has been waiting six years since her
Now that you’ve survived all eight episodes of Crystal Lake, there’s plenty of bloody horror moments to be had in the week of Halloween. For fans missing the violence and gore of the scenic lakeside horror series, it’s the perfect time to take a trip through the Friday the 13th franchise and some of the
JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes have both picked out an engagement ring. However, they picked out the same one. This seems to be something that is going to happen soon for them. However, their relationship just gets better and better. Fans actually like JoJo and Chris together. However, their relationship did not start in the
Jay-Z closed out his Jay-Z 30 tour this weekend at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium, bringing an end to a headlining run that broke Yankee Stadium’s ticket sales record and featured guest appearances from Nas, The-Dream, Rihanna, and Beyoncé. The tour celebrated the 30th anniversary of Jay’s debut album Reasonable Doubt, and kicked off earlier this
Fans Urged to Voice Their Diagnoses and Drop Opinions in the YouTube Comments Sections After Entering the Audio Asylum Dr. Norman Knott has your prescription this Halloween. HELLATHERAPIST: A Scream-Along Musical, a pitch-black Grand Guignol comedy and an unflinching exploration of psychological trauma. This is far more than a standard album collection—it is one continuous,
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Matthew Shepard was brutally murdered for being gay. He died on October 12, 1998, at the age of 21. December 1, 2026, would be his 50th Birthday. Not many years ago, when I was teaching a university Queer Studies course, I opened a unit on the topic of violence directed against members of our community.
Andy Cohen Reacts to Julia Stiles Calling Him Out on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Andy Cohen is loving what he’s watching happen at home. Nearly five months after going public with his romance with businessman Kevin Sobieski, the Watch What Happens Live host shed light on his boyfriend’s bond with his kids Ben, 7, and
Pick You Up Sheryl Crow Old Green Barn Productions 9 October 2026 It’s easy to take Sheryl Crow for granted. Her string of hits provided the easy-listening soundtrack of the 1990s and 2000s, omnipresent in commercials, on the radio, and blasting over pool and waterpark speakers. Crow came to represent the good-time vibes of millennium-era
As another month rolls by, Xbox is once again updating the Game Pass library. With one hand they giveth and with the other they taketh away. These coming days might be Game Pass subscribers’ last chance to play and complete nine amazing titles before Oct 31, 2026. Not all games are made equally though, and
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