How you feel about America’s hopes for 2025 depends on the party you belong to. That’s the bottom line of four polls on Americans’ expectations for the coming year, polls from Gallup, Reuters, AP-NORC, and CBS News. In reality, these polls are a referendum on the upcoming Trump administration. Republicans’ expectations are sunny. Democrats’ expectations are grim. As a
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Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) walks to a Republican members conference meeting at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023 as House lawmakers seek to elect a new speaker in Washington. The House of Representatives convenes today and new members of the House – including out Reps.-elect Julie Johnson (D-TX), Sarah McBride (D-DE), and Emily
Neil Young will headline Glastonbury 2025 after all. After writing in a blog post this week that the BBC was exerting “corporate control” over the sponsorship-free, nonprofit festival, he backtracked in a new post this morning. “Happily, the festival is now back on our itinerary and we look forward to playing!,” he wrote, blaming “an
Quentin Tarantino is one of my favorite contemporary directors. And Nicolas Cage is one of my favorite actors. So, it’s an absolute pleasure to see QT spreading the love about a Nic Cage film. And that’s exactly what I’m here to talk about today. Three cheers for that! Quentin Tarantino calls this Nic Cage film
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. Bracketology But Make It Bookish The bracket is live for the 2025 Tournament of Books, set to begin
Universal/DreamWorks Animation’s The Wild Robot will begin streaming on Peacock on Friday, January 24. The animated film, based on Peter Brown’s New York Times bestseller, has brought in more than $324 million at the global box office since its September release. It’s also currently available to rent/purchase on Prime Video, Apple TV and other VOD platforms. Directed by
Jay-Z is continuing his legal battle. Weeks after the rapper was accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in lawsuit filed against him and Sean “Diddy” Comb his request to file a motion to dismiss… Originally Posted Here
The GBI and APD are finally back in action! Will Trent is finally back, and they’re bringing all the things we love about the show: action-packed cases, high-stakes, drama, and hints about Will’s past. Luckily for everyone, we’ve got an exclusive sneak from the Will Trent Season 3 premiere, which teases the newest case, friction
Eleven teen boys in the Chicago area were charged with felony crimes after two gay men were lured and beaten last summer using gay dating apps, according to police. The teens, all males aged 16 and 17, took inspiration for the crimes from a viral social media trend, the Mount Prospect Police Department said in
Neil Young says he has pulled out of a scheduled performance at Glastonbury 2025 because of the BBC’s partnership with the festival. In a blog post on Tuesday (December 31), Young lamented that the broadcasting company, which is government-owned, had taken “corporate control” of the famously anti-commercial, nonprofit UK festival, which neither hosts brand partnerships
Quentin Tarantino is best known for his work as a writer/director. However, the Academy Award-winning filmmaker also has a history of producing motion pictures helmed by other creators. One such effort recently popped up as free-to-stream on Tubi, and several other AVOD platforms. I’m talking about the much-maligned exploitation biker throwback flick Hell Ride. The
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While creating one of the most erotic scenes of the year, Halina Reijn found out that truth is often sexier than fiction. The Babygirl writer and director explained how she came up with the scene in which Harris Dickinson‘s Samuel sends a glass of milk to his boss Romy (Nicole Kidman) at a bar and
“I’m sure I speak on behalf of every one of us siblings when I state that we were fortunate to have Wayne as a brother,” he continued, later adding, “I love you, Wayne.” Wayne’s younger brother Merrill Osmond, 71, also shared his grief in a Jan. 2 post to Facebook, noting that he will “miss
Contestants for Grant Ellis’ season of The Bachelor are convinced that he is fake. Grant is getting ready to start his journey to find love. The Bachelor will premiere this month on January 27. Fans cannot wait to watch this season unfold. Keep reading to find out more about this situation. Grant Ellis Becomes The Bachelor After Heartbreak
Tammy Bruce attends The Paley Honors: A Gala Tribute To LGBTQ in New York City on May 15, 2019 Out Fox host Tammy Bruce was aghast that President Joe Biden suggested that Donald Trump lacks “decency” because of how he mocks people, including people with disabilities. Former President Jimmy Carter passed away this past weekend,
Watching Robert Eggers’ 2024 take on Nosferatu took my breath away. But it wasn’t due to striking visuals or stunning performances. It wasn’t due to the terror Count Orlok struck in my heart. No, it was due to how Eggers created a vampire film that directly confronts sexual assault and the horrors of trying to
Images courtesy of Pelli Clarke & Partners/Elad Group From JustLuxe Content Partner MensGear There are many options for upscale living in New York. Elad Group is developing a standalone dwelling as part of The 74 on the Upper East Side. The 32-story structure will feature 41 posh condominiums, a duplex penthouse, and a detached townhouse.
Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. A Legal Victory for That Librarian Louisiana library and activist Amanda Jones, author of That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America, closed out 2024 with a big win. In 2022, Jones filed a
EXCLUSIVE: Renowned Danish producer Kim Magnusson has boarded I’m Not a Robot, the Oscar-shortlisted live-action short from rising Dutch filmmaker Victoria Warmerdam, as an executive producer, with plans to help Magnusson adapt the film for the big screen. As we were first to report, Eric Martin, head writer and executive producer for Loki Season 2,
“I like the idea that you are so completely mine,” he explained. “I can do whatever I want, and you love it because you know you’re mine. This possession kind of thing, that’s just fun to talk about, especially if you’re drunk or stoned or high at night and you’re texting.” “While you’re saying it,
We’re at the end of 2024, so there’s no time like the present for a status update on our favorite broadcast TV shows. Once again, the networks we know and love have been saddled with dwindling ratings, which has forced executives to get crafty in recent years to keep our most beloved shows on the
Beauty influencer Cyrus Veyssi Just in time for the holidays, Google launched an online ad campaign this month featuring nonbinary influencer and “beauty creator” Cyrus Veyssi to promote the tech giant’s new “Nearby” shopping feature. The right-wing outrage machine gobbled up the advert like a Christmas fruitcake. Related: In the 20-second spot, Veyssi is seen
Jane Remover has announced a new album. Revengeseekerz is the singer-producer’s proper follow-up to 2023’s Census Designated. A release date and tracklist for the record, due out from DeadAir later this year, have not been shared yet. Lead single “JRJRJR” is out today, though, alongside a music video directed by Parker Corey. Watch it below.
CRIMSON PEAK, director Guillermo del Toro, on set, 2015. ph: Kerry Hayes/©Universal Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection I love Letterboxd. I enjoy logging and rating films almost as much as I enjoy watching them. The app provides a sense of community and a place for cinephiles to connect over their shared love of film. It’s the social
Our end of the year superlatives continue with Outfit of the Year! This category was a tough one, with so many unforgettable looks to consider. But while Tyla’s stunning sand-inspired Balmain gown, Zendaya’s Dune 2 Mugler Robot ensemble, and Mona Patel’s ethereal Iris van Herpen creation were undeniably BOMB, there were several other looks that
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Erica Ezeifedi, Associate Editor, is a transplant from Nashville, TN that has settled in the North East. In addition to being a writer, she has worked as a victim advocate and in public libraries, where she has focused
Film Independent President Josh Welsh passed away on December 31 after a five-year battle with colon cancer, the organization announced this evening. Welsh passed peacefully at home with his wife and daughter at his side. “We are devastated by the loss of Josh Welsh,” said Film Independent’s Board Chair Brenda Robinson. “Josh was a tireless
Balling runs in the James family blood. Bryce James, the 17-year-old son of NBA legend LeBron James, rang in the new year with a major update on the future of his basketball career. In a Jan. 1 post to Instagram, Bryce shared a picture of himself donning an Arizona basketball jersey with a caption confirming