Month: June 2026

Few things can turn a quiet afternoon into a full-blown competition faster than a deck of cards and a group of Filipinos. One moment, everyone is casually chatting. Next, someone is celebrating a winning hand while another player insists they were “one card away” from victory. That’s the magic of Pusoy. For generations, this beloved
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The 2026 BET Awards delivered one of the most memorable red carpets in recent memory. From archival fashion moments to custom creations, the night was a masterclass in celebrity dressing. Read on for the most attention grabbing looks, based on your likes: In no particular order… Muni Long in Sergio Hudson Muni Long made a
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It’s not uncommon to hear the refrain that it’s harder to write a short story versus a full-length novel; encountering powerful short fiction can feel akin to sitting in on a storytelling masterclass. In my reading life, especially as I’ve developed a deeper appreciation for short stories and fallen in love with novellas and novelettes,
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Milo Yiannopoulos | YouTube screenshot Disgraced ex-gay MAGA provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos recently said that President Donald Trump faked the July 13, 2024 assassination attempt on his life. Queer congressional Democrats largely condemned the shooting, which was carried out by the now-dead 20-year-old shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks, a registered Republican who once gave $15 to progressive Democrats.
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In 2021, the Montreal-born, Los Angeles-based Mike Silver, often recording under his CFCF moniker, released a wildly unexpected album titled Memoryland. Having spent years working in the ambient/instrumental space, Memoryland was a leap into a new realm and an attempt to capture a new audience, where he swapped his tenderly rendered calm soundscapes for alt-dance
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Agriculture have announced a stateside trek. In the fall, the black metal band will tour their second album, 2025’s The Spiritual Sound, primarily on the West Coast, but will travel to the Midwest to play a short run of shows in November. Throughout the month-long sprint, the Los Angeles quartet will be joined by Brooklyn
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Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. The Best American Novels, According to Barnes & Noble With the 250th anniversary of the United States coming up, there have been quite a few ‘Merica-focused book lists. Barnes & Noble is the latest to
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Jessica Biel, Justin Timberlake Share Rare Family Photos with Sons in Father’s Day Tributes Jessica Biel is rockin’ that body. The Better Sister actress showed off her latest workout routine, which featured countless core and strength moves throughout a 45-minute session. “Full-body, start to finish,” Biel captioned a June 28 video posted to Instagram in collaboration
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We have the first official trailer for Werwulf, the latest feature from Robert Eggers.  An official synopsis for the film has yet to be released, but the film has been presented with the tagline: “Werwulf is a harrowing tale of devotion, damnation, and the devil within.”  Continuing his run of historically rooted horror after The
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Lestat de Lioncourt’s story wouldn’t be complete without Armand, Claudia, and Daniel Molloy, whose documentary permanently reshaped Lestat’s legacy. While Armand and Claudia represent pivotal moments from Lestat’s past, Daniel also becomes central to his present as the man responsible for finally bringing Interview with the Vampire into the world. Each character occupies a unique
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We’re halfway through 2026, which means we’re halfway through the 2026 Read Harder Challenge! Can you believe it? I thought this was a great time to check in: how much progress have you made so far? Which tasks are giving you trouble? What’s your favorite book you’ve read for the challenge so far? I’ve put
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The government of Malaysia is urging the public to discontinue use of the term “LGBT” to avoid “normalizing” LGBTQ+ people and the broader community. In its place, the Deputy Minister for Religious Affairs, Marhamah Rosli, says the public should now use the term “budaya songsang,” or “perverted/deviant culture,” to describe all things LGBTQ+. Related “The
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The eccentric British singer-songwriter Robyn Hitchcock seems intent on telling his life story not in a grand rock opera but in a series of verbal 45s. The latest installment is Stranded in the Future, the follow-up to his sublime 2024 micro-memoir about the one year that most shaped his artistic vision and future, 1967: How
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