Month: June 2025

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. The guide to 56 tasks you can take to end book
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Billy Ray Moves on With Firerose Billy Ray quietly got engaged to Australian singer Firerose, who’s 27 years his junior, in August 2022 but waited to confirm the news until that November. “Growing up in Australia, my love of music was predominant over everything,” Firerose told People. “I’ve known his music since forever.” What started
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Last night, Model/Actriz made their TV debut playing the Pirouette song “Cinderella” on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. As to be expected, the New York-based industrial post-punk band threw itself into the performance with plenty of panache, with frontperson Cole Haden fist-pumping, dancing, and twirling down a runway of blue strobe lights. Watch a
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Allan Freeman, a groundbreaking movie marketing executive who worked on campaigns for Star Wars, The Shining, The Omen and Best Picture Oscar winners Rain Man, Dances with Wolves and The Silence of the Lambs among many other films, has died. He was 88. His family said Freeman died June 7 of an undisclosed illness. Born
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Brad Pitt brought bold texture to the streets of New York City, stepping out in a crushed blue velvet blazer and wide-leg denim trousers from Willy Chavarria’s Fall 2025 collection. He layered the luxe outerwear over a relaxed striped button-down shirt, blending vintage tailoring with streetwear ease. The rich velvet fabric offered a dramatic pop
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This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Kelly is a former librarian and a long-time blogger at STACKED. She’s the editor/author of (DON’T) CALL ME CRAZY: 33 VOICES START THE CONVERSATION ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH and the editor/author of HERE WE ARE: FEMINISM FOR THE REAL
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Legal authorities have arrested 35-year-old Marion County, Florida, resident Michael Wilcox for allegedly threatening to shoot up a local Pride festival. Wilcox made his alleged threats on a Facebook and Instagram post from Goblin Market, a local restaurant and lounge, advertising its June 14 Pride festival at the Central Florida Fairgrounds. He allegedly posted an
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Filthy Appetites David Young Spider Web Press An imprint of Silkworm Books 328 pages When an ancient paranormal entity, or Krause escapes imprisonment to wreak havoc upon the citizens of Thailand, there is seemingly no one or nothing can stop her. Mickey McCormack, a washed-up child celebrity and host of a ghost hunter television show
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Burna Boy has announced a tour in support of new album No Sign of Weakness. The tour begins at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre, in November, and finds the Nigerian musician performing across North America. All of the North American shows (except the Red Rocks one) will feature a special 360-degree stage. See Burna Boy’s tour
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Jodie Turner-Smith lit up the night outside Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles, stepping out in a show-stopping multicolored ensemble by Marrakshi Life. The actress, known for her bold red carpet choices, brought her signature vibrancy to the streets, turning heads in a playful yet elevated look. Her appearance was a refreshing display of color and
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