The Gossip Girl alum detailed his experience as a child actor with what he described as “body dysmorphia.” “I know that I hated my body,” Penn told The Guardian in April 2025, “and simply wanted a different one.” In response to the weight he gained following his parents’ divorce, he added, “There was just a period where,
Werewolf, the fourth album from the Brook and the Bluff, is a title that suggests something a little fiercer than what this record contains. The band are mostly not looking to blow listeners away at full volume, although there are a couple of songs that at least get into that neighbourhood. Instead, Werewolf is more
The 2026 SXSW Film & TV Festival kicked off March 7, in Austin and features 49 world premieres among debuts. It’s the first time the event has launched on a Thursday. Boots Riley’s sci-fi comedy I Love Boosters was the opening-night film, and other anticipated films include Searchlight’s Radio Silence sequel Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, New
Boston Blue’s Mika Amonsen had one of the biggest jobs once he was cast: step into a role that someone else had played throughout their childhood. We had the good fortune to catch up with Amonsen ahead of Boston Blue Season 1 Episode 12 to chat about his new role and his thoughts on Sean’s
ML Buch has shared a new loosie, having spontaneously decided to finish off a song she started in 2016. The untitled track comes with a serotonin-providing video of a person—perhaps the Norwegian singer/composer herself—skipping down a road carrying a baby, with a brief cameo from a similarly cheerful dog. Check it out below. This is
Psychological Sci-Fi Horror Explores the Emotional Mystery Behind the Sasquatch Legend A mysterious presence awakens buried emotions and primal instincts in this atmospheric creature thriller from filmmaker Gregory Hatanaka. Cinema Epoch announces the upcoming release of BEYOND SASQUATCH, a psychological sci-fi horror film written, produced, and directed by Gregory Hatanaka. The film will debut on
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Last November, Chase Barnes, a gay farmer south of Kansas City, had a Thanksgiving he’ll never forget. And it wasn’t the turkey he’ll remember. Related Instead, it’s a throuple of other birds, who turned the mild-mannered veterinarian and his menagerie into social media stars. “Sit down. I have to tell you about a bisexual pigeon
Some thinkers build careers inside one discipline. Howard Bloom has spent his life ignoring those boundaries entirely. Author, scientific thinker, and former music-industry strategist, Bloom is known for connecting fields most people would never think to link—cosmology and pop culture, biology and human behavior, the evolution of the universe and the future of society. His work asks
Beauty lovers know the feeling: spotting a product that’s been sitting in a wish list for months—then finally seeing it on sale. Luckily, the Nordstrom Beauty Savings Event has arrived, bringing limited-time discounts on some of the most talked-about beauty products. Running now through March 15, the event includes deals on hundreds of coveted brands,
Vila Fabiano do Nascimento & Vittor Santos Orquestra Far Out 27 February 2026 In the near-decade since my first Fabiano do Nascimento review (of 2017’s Tempo dos Mestres), his catalogue has expanded in beautiful ways. With preternaturally nimble fingers blazing, he has dabbled with electronic loops, collaborated with other luminaries (most notably saxophonist Sam Gendel,
The third feature film in the Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse movie franchise hits theaters in 2027, landing in between the MCU’s Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. This movie ends the franchise that has consisted of some of the best Spider-Man films ever made. They tell the story of the Ultimate Universe’s Miles Morales. However,
The Voice fans have noticed something different about Kelly Clarkson this season. However, she has worried some with her new appearance. Kelly has been through a lot in the past year. So, people have their eye on her now more than ever. Regardless, fans have an explanation as to why she looks different than before. There
Quavo is back on the big screen this year. The Migos member stars as the protagonist of a new street racing film called Takeover. Premiering May 8, it also features a minor role by the late rapper Takeoff, marking his final posthumous film appearance since his tragic death in 2022. Watch the trailer for the
Screamify, the independent horror streaming platform, today announced Game Night, a 24-episode original series under its Micro Horrors™ initiative, written and directed by Trent Duncan of Venture Court Productions and developed by the Screamify Originals team in Nashville, TN. Game Night follows four friends — Evan, Riley, Brooke, and newcomer Sam — who gather for
The 2026 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards brought together some of the most influential women in entertainment, and the red carpet delivered a range of memorable fashion moments. From sculptural florals and shimmering metallic gowns to modern tailoring, the annual luncheon once again proved to be a showcase for standout style. To determine the
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Official BookTok Chart to Launch in UK The only thing surprising about this announcement is that it took
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled a new Mayor’s Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs on Friday, headed by the first openly transgender person to lead a city agency. Mamdani signed an executive order establishing the new office and appointing Taylor Brown as its director on Friday afternoon at the Brooklyn Community Pride Center. Related “New
Daryl Hannah Shows Up at John’s Loft After His First Date With Carolyn Daryl Hannah (Dree Hemingway), John’s on-again-off-again girlfriend, is at his loft when he comes home after he was just rhapsodizing to his cousin and best friend Anthony Radziwill (Erich Bergen) about how all he wants to do is call Carolyn. Soon, he’s
The Vancouver-based musician Ora Cogan exists in liminal spaces, or, rather, her music does. It transcends anodyne signifiers—folk-gaze and psych rock—to reach an indeterminate realm, where her prayer-like songs float like mist. Ephemerality prolongs. Her songs are the stuff of dreams until they morph into a nightmare: the nymph-like Cogan will lure you to a
“I like taking risks. I love going into adventures,” Oscar winner Juliette Binoche observes. “Taking risks is part of being an artist.” In 2007, the French actress embarked on one of the riskiest endeavors of her career, creating a modern dance piece called In-I with British dancer-choreographer Akram Khan that would take them on a
Critic’s Rating: 4.65 / 5.0 4.65 Holy hell. Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is really hitting me in the feels these days. The series has a knack for bringing everything together in ways I don’t expect, and it’s doing so while wearing its heart on its sleeve. Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 Episode 3 finds
Broken Social Scene’s first new album in nine years, Remember the Humans, arrives in less than two months, and today, the Canadian supergroup shared another new song from the project. “Hey Amanda” follows lead single “Not Around Anymore,” and per the band, it’s a song “about being yourself, and how people will always question that.”
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Rachel Maddow traveled north of the border last Thursday evening to friendly territory for Trump critics, in Vancouver, British Columbia. She did not disappoint her Canadian hosts. At a forum titled “America First, America Alone?” Maddow was in fine spirits and finer form as she read the president as “literally rotting from the inside out,”
37. We all know that age-old question celebs get asked: Who is their celebrity crush? Well, it turns out Aniston is the answer for quite a few men in Hollywood. Riverdale‘s two male leads KJ Apa and Cole Sprouse copped to nursing crushes on her. Apa admitted to Cosmopolitan that he has a crush on Aniston
Guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli has been working professionally for about 45 years and has recorded over 30 albums as a leader. Pizzarelli‘s preferred format is with a trio, in the style of Nat King Cole: his swing-styled seven-string guitar, piano, and upright bass — and his casual but confident vocals. For all his success
Netflix‘s longest-running series ended four years ago, but it’s still one of the streamer’s best original shows. A long-running original series on the platform is an impressive feat, especially in contrast with the extensive list of canceled Netflix shows. The Society, I Am Not Okay With This, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, Shadow and
Fans have followed Kate Mansi and her work as an actress for years, especially on General Hospital. However, she recently shared a new role to put on her resume. As she gave her share, she also discussed a time when her life was in danger. This also led to her learning about a condition through
Beabadoobee has tapped the Marías for a new single. “All I Did Was Dream of You” is Bea Kristi’s first original music since the release of her Rick Rubin-produced 2024 album, This Is How Tomorrow Moves. Jake Erland and Aboveground directed the accompanying music video, which was shot in Vilnius, Lithuania. Watch it below. Earlier
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