EXCLUSIVE: James Mangold is sitting comfortably in a posh London hotel sipping tea. Actually, the seats are disagreeably sunken and the filmmaker jokes that we’re like “six-year-olds” because we’re sitting so low to the ground. “Yes, daddy, I’ll have tea,” he jokes. The filmmaker has been scooting around town like a rolling stone for London
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Everybody loves a good first responder procedural, and it’s why Chicago Fire has seen such massive success. The firehouse-focused NBC hit quickly spawned two equally popular spinoffs and continues to celebrate its accomplishments midway through its thirteenth season. As much as the action keeps things interesting, there’s a large portion of the fanbase that tunes
The theater community is mourning one of their own. Kyle Birch, who starred in the West End production of A Strange Loop, has died, his agent Russell Smith confirmed. He was 26. “My dear friend and client, Kyle Birch, passed away on the evening of Monday, December 2, 2024,” Smith wrote on X, formerly known
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Sky Ferreira is back with her first new music since 2022. The new song, “Leash,” was written specifically for the upcoming A24 movie Babygirl, starring Nicole Kidman. Co-written by Ferreira and Jorge Elbrecht, “Leash” features lyrics about working through shame, feeling trapped, and fighting for yourself to persevere. Listen to “Leash (Babygirl Original Soundtrack)” below.
Stephen King in 1999. ©ABC/Courtesy Everett Collection Netflix pioneered streaming. They were the first major player in the game and despite some setbacks remain the platform with the largest base. Say what you will about their willy-nilly cancellation policies, they have some quality original programming. Speaking of which, a Netflix original series recently garnered praise
The Wente Family. Photo Wente Vineyards Three sisters are key players in shaping the future of Wente Vineyards. Their family has been in the winemaking business for 140 years in Livermore, California. These ladies oversee the marketing, direct-to-consumer sales development, and new product strategy. Meeting Wente Vineyard’s Senior Ambassador Jordan Wente at OMNI Los Angeles’ vibrant NOÉ Restaurant
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. The results of this year’s Goodreads Choice Awards are finally in, and while it’s always fun to see what others are reading, we have to say that they are a little disappointing. Let’s rewind a bit first, though.
Erupting from the early aughts post-grunge volcano came the band Shinedown, then a group of troubled talents, now the clean and sober record-holders for most No. 1 mainstream rock singles. The pensive Jacksonville, Florida quartet, ever distilling their lives into song, inadvertently composed seven studio albums that chart a nearly 20-year climb from the mire
EXCLUSIVE: Nicole Kidman says she was smitten the moment filmmaker and writer Halina Reijn revealed the name of a movie she was writing. “I love the title. So, I was like, ‘Oh! I’d like to be a Babygirl!’” The Oscar-winner says that when she read the script, she was “completely sort of hypnotized” by its “very modern
Sister Wives appears to have a long way to go before the end of Season 19. There are many details still to sort out with Coyote Pass, an ATV wreck, and odds and ends leading up to Christine Brown Woolley’s magical wedding. But the new preview shows Christine having an awkward sex talk about David
Why the Terra Thread Duffel Bag Is a Game-Changer for Airport Travel Although it’s technically a gym bag, this duffel bag is ideal for weekend getaways and, as I found out, makes the perfect personal item for a flight. The duffel slid seamlessly beneath the airplane seat in front of me with no complaints from
Judge Felicia Pitts Davis A judge in New York state reportedly refused to officiate a wedding for a same-sex couple immediately after she officiated a wedding for an opposite-sex couple. Now Democrats are calling on her to resign. Judge Felicia Pitts Davis in Syracuse was scheduled to perform two weddings on November 16, 2024. She
Kraftwerk will return to North America, in 2025, for a tour that celebrates the 50th anniversary of Autobahn. The dates will take the form of multimedia concerts blending music, visuals, and performance art. Get a preview in the video below, starring Tony Hawk and other skateboarders zipping around a half-pipe soundtracked by Kraftwerk music. Also
photo: Fred Lee / ©ABC / courtesy Everett Collection Stephen King doesn’t get enough credit for his killer wit. It’s no secret that he’s great at writing horror stories. But he’s also a very funny man with a knack for throwing epic shade. King began trolling Elon Musk on Twitter shortly after the unhinged businessman
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. We’re in the midst of the flood of “best books” lists coming from every outlet, which means it’s time to see what books have been floating to the top over and over, as well as which titles are
It’s been a strange year, and it’s not over yet. But as critics have noted in the past, exciting times make for great art. This year is no exception to the rule. Many outstanding Americana records came out as part of the recent deluge of available music. According to Will Page, former Chief Economist of
Baltasar Kormákur’s Icelandic box office hit Touch marks the fifth time that the filmmaker has been chosen as the country’s representative in the International Feature Oscar category, but it also reps something of a departure for the multi-hyphenate who’s perhaps more associated outside of Iceland with action and adventure titles like 2 Guns and Everest.
Within the blink of an eye, 9-1-1 Season 8 rolled out its first half, leaving us in that lowly hiatus period until the show returns in late winter next year. Coming off a shortened 9-1-1 Season 7, the series launched with another three-part opening disaster, which, by all accounts, was a rousing success. Then, it
Are There Abercrombie Deals Right Now? The best Abercrombie deals available right now include a variety of seasonal sales and discounts on fashion essentials in the clearance section. Currently, you can save extra on sale styles (additional discount applied at checkout). Does Abercrombie Have Promo Codes? Abercrombie does not currently have any promo codes at the moment,
King Penguins Magnus, fka Maggie, and Frank A precocious and sexually domineering king penguin enlisted for a breeding initiative in an England zoo — and thought to be a female — has turned out to be a boy. Penguin Maggie traveled from Denmark to the Birdland Park and Gardens in the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire, England in 2016.
Bob Dylan has been an active X user lately, and he’s shared a new message about the soon-to-be-released new movie about him, A Complete Unknown. “There’s a movie about me opening soon called A Complete Unknown (what a title!),” the 83-year-old singer-songwriter began his post. “Timothee Chalamet is starring in the lead role. Timmy’s a
Steven C. Miller is a true horror fan. He’s loved them since childhood and even breathed new life into a holiday horror classic with his 2012 film Silent Night. Now, after creating pulse-pounding action thrillers for a decade, he’s returning to the genre with his latest film, Werewolves. Starring Frank Grillo and a pack of
Formerly known as the British Fashion Awards, the 2024 Fashion Awards kicked off at the Royal Albert Hall in London yesterday evening, and celebrities made their way to the UK to be apart of the whole shebang. Organized by the British Fashion Council, the annual ceremony highlights British and International talent and businesses who have greatly
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. What Will Enter the Public Domain in 2025?: A Festive Countdown In fact, of all the people I
PopMatters’ Best Folk Albums celebrates and explores some of the most compelling folk music releases of 2024. Each record weaves stories that honor cultural roots while embracing experimentation to capture a spectrum of human experience. These albums transcend genre boundaries, merging folk with Americana, indie rock, Afrobeats, and even electronic influences. Yet, each entry remains
Édith Lemay and Sébastien Pelletier and their four children have many stamps in their passports. Many, many stamps. From Namibia, Zambia, Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Turkey, Egypt, Ecuador, Colombia and more. The family from Montreal punched their ticket to see the world not simply for the thrill of it, but with a very specific
90 Day Fiance: The Last Resort, Julia Trubkina, and Stacey Silva have split on the rumors that Jasmine Pineda cheated on Gino Palazzolo. Fans have been wondering if these rumors were true ever since they started to circulate. Now, some details have come out. Keep reading to find out more about this. Jasmine Pineda Cheating
Along with the usual questions about her secrets to marital success, Parton has also fielded her share of inquiries about her and Dean’s enduring status as a family of two. “I used to think I should regret it,” Parton told Billboard about not having children. “Early on, when my husband and I were dating, and then when we
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