After starring in everything from TV’s First Wives Club to the RZA-directed film Love Beats Rhyme, actress and singer Jill Scott is making her long-awaited return to music with To Whom This May Concern, her first album since 2015’s Woman. You can hear the lead single “Beautiful People” and see the gorgeous cover by visual
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Shutterstock In a complaint filed with the Equal Employment and Opportunity Commission (EEOC), four federal employees are challenging President Trump’s ban on covering gender-affirming care in federal health insurance policies. The employees Last August, the administration notified the insurance companies covering federal workers and their families that as of Jan. 1, 2026 it would no
“So it’s not a deep exploration of the Mind Flayer or anything like that,” he emphasized. “It’s very fresh and very new, but yes, it will answer some of the loose threads that are remaining.” Although fans watched Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown), Mike Wheeler (Finn Wolfhard), Will Byers (Noah Schnapp), Dustin Henderson (Gaten Matarazzo), Max
There’s no denying that Dragon Ball’s Goku is one of the most iconic characters in anime, but if there’s any character who might be able to usurp him, it’s the star of this highly anticipated anime series. There aren’t many characters in entertainment more popular than Goku. He’s the star of Dragon Ball, one of
Four seasons in, Fire Country’s biggest blaze isn’t the fires, it’s the toxic family dynamics. Bode Leone has long been the show’s biggest weakness. The character always finds a way to do the most irrational things, dividing viewers on whether he’s the hero or the villain. However, Fire Country Season 4 features numerous familial reunions
I’m delighted to say that tonight, at the full moon, we will be beginning another year of full moon releases under the name o\i. The songs are a mix of thoughts and feelings. I have been thinking about the future and how we might respond to it. We are sliding into a period of transition like
As the clock struck midnight, celebrities rang in the New Year with fashion moments that sparked conversation, racked up views, and set the tone for what’s next. From sultry sparkle to bold streetwear statements, these standout New Year’s Eve looks were among the most talked-about, measured by engagement, likes, and cultural impact across social platforms.
Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Barnes & Noble’s Most Anticipated Books in Fiction and More Over the holiday week, the major book retailer released its annual lists of the most anticipated books of 2026 in the categories of Fiction, Nonfiction,
The Trump administration brought its international crusade against “woke” to the United Nations this month in two back-to-back votes that left it standing alone among all the world’s nations. In preliminary meetings and votes on two resolutions concerning the protection of humanitarian workers and the provision of humanitarian aid for natural disasters, representatives of the
Kourtney Kardashian’s Daughter Penelope, 13, Looks All Grown Up During ‘Gilmore Girls’ Set Visit Where Kourtney Kardashian leads, her daughter Penelope Disick will follow. The Kardashians star was joined by the 13-year-old, who she shares with ex Scott Disick, during a recent visit to the Gilmore Girls set located on the Warner Bros. Studios backlot
Happy New Year! Goodbye 2025 and hello 2026. As the Deadline team catches its breath before hitting the global film festival circuit again later this month, here is our annual (non-exhaustive) list of U.S. and international movies we believe/hope will make the cut. As in our previous prediction lists, we’ve focused on titles that have
90 Day Fiance star David Toborowsky has ended up in the hospital. This is not something fans were expecting to see going into the new year. However, he had to stay there in order to get better. His wife, Annie Suwan, let fans know what was going on and gave everyone an update. Fans are
Robbing Cleopatra’s Tomb was one of the first horror films ever made, but it is often forgotten as a precursor to the introduction of Ancient Egyptian mummies in the genre. When people think of horrors based on the mythology of that era, the classic The Mummy from Universal Pictures always springs to mind. That offering
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Katie Moench is a librarian, runner, and lover of baked goods. A school librarian in the Upper Midwest, Katie lives with her husband and dog and spends her free time drinking coffee, trying new recipes, and adding to
There’s good reason to think things will get better in 2026, but it won’t happen overnight, and it will be a fight to get there. So long to 2025. As far as years go, this one has been horrifically bad politically (and for trans people, our daily lives are political). As we walk into 2026,
Emilia Clarke’s Brain Aneurysm Emilia Clarke filmed battle scenes for Game of Thrones, but in 2019, she published an essay in The New Yorker titled “A Battle for My Life.” Having a bad headache at the gym, “I reached the toilet, sank to my knees, and proceeded to be violently, voluminously ill,” the actress wrote.
Stranger Things and its love for Dungeons & Dragons have been apparent since its very first episode, and there’s a scene during the final episode that takes the series right back to its first season. During the final moments of “Chapter 8: The Rightside Up,” the remaining characters come together in Mike Wheeler’s (Finn Wolfhard)
Every year brings a bittersweet mix of good and bad news for TV Fanatics. We discover new obsessions but lose some favorites. And 2025 was no different, with some good shows meeting untimely ends. One would think that, given our vast experience with cancellations, these wouldn’t hurt. Wrong! These shows disappeared with a piece of
Chappell Roan, Mariah Carey, Post Malone, and dozens more performed televised sets last night (December 31) during Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest to help ring in 2026. Moments before the ball dropped in New York City’s Times Square, Roan sang “The Subway” live in Kansas City, Carey performed a medley including
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
Elon Musk thinks it’s okay to post a picture of someone in the bathroom without that person’s consent–as long as the person is transgender. The Global Government Affairs department at X has posted that the company is offering legal support in the case of a far-right Republican activist in Texas who posted just such a
Nicola Peltz Beckham Was Allegedly in Tears When Wedding Guest Marc Anthony Shouted Out Victoria Beckham More recent fuel for the wedding drama fire: The newlyweds’ first dance didn’t go as expected, and it’s extremely unclear why it went down as it allegedly did. “Brooklyn and Nicola were under the impression they were being gifted
After 40 years, Chevy Chase wants to get the amigos back together. The 2x Golden Globe nominee recently admitted he’d like to reunite with his Three Amigos (1986) co-stars Steve Martin and Martin Short on their Hulu show Only Murders in the Building, which is heading into its sixth season. “Right now they’re busy on
The Challenge star has revealed a horrific accident that blinded him. The disclosure is something that shocked fans to hear. However, they are trying to spread awareness of the situation and let people know not to do this. Fans love the star and had no idea this happened to them. However, they are now speaking
Wilco have announced the lineup for their 2026 Solid Sound Festival, where the band will headline alongside the Breeders, Gang of Four, and Billy Bragg. Scheduled from June 26 to 28, the event also boasts performances by Ryan Davis & the Roadhouse Band, Sharp Pins, S.G. Goodman, L’Rain, the Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis, Hannah
Fashion in 2025 wasn’t just about what was worn—it was about impact, visibility, and cultural reach. From couture red carpets to viral street-style moments, these were the fashion moments that defined each month of the year. January: Melania Trump in Oscar de la Renta In January, Melania Trump’s Oscar de la Renta look became one
It’s that time of year again on the bookish internet: the time when we all gather together to talk about our favorite books of the year, our least favorites, and how we did on our reading goals. This should be a moment to trade book recommendations, celebrate our fellow readers’ wins, and look forward to
Local MAGA officials in Tarrant County, Texas flipped when they learned an Episcopal priest was hosting a Pride event on church property. So they disinvited him from giving the invocation at a city council meeting last week. Related The Rev. Alan Bentrup — pastor at St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church in Keller, Texas — decided to