UPDATE 8:00 AM PT — A source close to Johnny Depp tells us he’ll be making a pledge followed by a contribution to several charities using the $1M. Contrary to what Amber Heard says, our source tells us the judgment can still be used against her in the future if she repeats the defamatory allegations.
View gallery Image Credit: SplashNews Harvey Weinstein has been convicted on three charges of rape and sexual assault, Variety reported on Dec. 19, 2022. Harvey faced a total of seven charges during the Los Angeles trial: two counts of rape and five counts of sexual assault. The jury acquitted him of one charge and was
Beginning in October, here at Book Riot we’ve been watching as a slew of Best Books of the Year lists came rolling in from publications ranging from The New York Times to Buzzfeed. This was a great year for books, but it’s interesting to see just how little overlap there is between these lists. To
We like our politics to be binary. It is comforting to hear that we are on the good side and other people are on the bad. But life, obviously, is not binary, and neither are our politics. In V.V. Ganeshananthan’s second novel, readers are carried to a reckoning with this fact. Set in 1980s Sri
With 2022 almost in the rear-view mirror, Disney+ is looking ahead to 2023. The streaming service has shared a trailer for its content offerings in 2023, including new footage for some of its most highly-anticipated series. There’s been a buzz about Loki ever since it first debuted in June 2021, but plot details remain very
Amber Heard is ready to start a new chapter. The Aquaman actress, 36, announced on Dec. 19 that she’s “made a very difficult decision” to settle the defamation case brought against her in Virginia by ex-husband Johnny Depp, 59. “It is important for me to say I never chose this,” Heard’s message, posted to Instagram, began. “I defended my
Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities — a marvelous compendium of streaming deadtime stories — emphasizes everything that lures me to horror anthologies. It feels like a reinvention of Showtime’s Masters of Horror, highlighting everything I appreciate about the format. One might balk at calling Cabinet of Curiosities an outright horror anthology, more a miniseries?
Jack Johnson has gotten legal protection against a female fan he says poses a serious and alarming risk to his safety. The “Better Together” singer testified at a hearing in Los Angeles Thursday about a woman he says keeps popping up at his shows and hotels, trying to get close to him. Jack called into
News Little Simz, Mica Levi, Sabrina Carpenter, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat By Pitchfork December 19, 2022 Facebook Twitter Graphic by Callum Abbott Facebook Twitter The staff of Pitchfork listens to a lot of new music. A
Do you know that primal element that kicks in when danger is near, warning us to flee in order to avoid bodily harm? Yeah, Tom Cruise doesn’t have that. I’m not breaking any news when I tell you that Cruise is a maniac when it comes to his stunt work. I mean that in the
The eight women lining up to take questions included a pediatrician, a legal assistant and a piano teacher. But standing on stage in their bikinis at the River Rock Casino in Richmond, B.C., they had one goal — to become the next Miss Chinese Vancouver. The popularity of the 27-year-old pageant is a testament to
Despite all the candles, tinsel, gifts, and pie, Americans consistently rate the holidays as the most stressful time of the year. That holiday stress may be compounded by family relationships — depending on what kind of family you have. With that in mind, I’ve pulled together a list of the best and worst fictional families
Readers have likely noticed that super-bright colors continue to dominate book cover design in 2022, but while evaluating all the covers she’s seen this year, BookPage’s Brand & Production Designer Meagan Vanderhill was looking for more than eye-catching colors. Good book jacket design is certainly about grabbing a reader’s attention, she explains, but it’s also
Next up to bat….. Alex Rodriguez has officially revealed his relationship with new girlfriend Jac Cordeiro. The couple made their romance Instagram official on Dec. 18 when the former MLB star posted a picture of himself alongside the 42-year-old registered nurse and his two daughters, Nastaha, 18, and Ella, 14—who he shares with ex-wife Cynthia Scurtis—at a
2023 isn’t too far away, and for Ripout fans, that means the game is that much closer to release. As a holiday treat, developer Pet Project Games and 3D Realms have unveiled a new gameplay trailer for Ripout, showing off the improvements the studio has been implementing ahead of the game’s launch on PC via
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are finally ready to show their child off to the world — introducing him with a pretty scenic background … waves crashing on the California coast. The couple was on hand for a photo shoot Friday afternoon in Malibu, where they were wearing matching black outfits and cozied up next to
News Crowd Crush at O2 Academy Brixton Leaves 4 Critically Injured Chaos erupted outside the London venue on the closing night of a residency by the Afrobeats star Asake By Jazz Monroe December 16, 2022 Facebook Twitter O2 Academy Brixton, December 2022 (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter A crowd crush at the doors of London’s
Sylvester Stallone has some heartbroken fans after an event with the “Rocky” star allegedly sold more photo-op packages than could be accommodated … and now they’ll get refunds. Sly was booked for a gig last weekend in L.A. called “Experience With Sylvester Stallone LIVE” — sponsored by a company of the same name, Experience With
A24’s release of Darren Aronofsky’s The Whale had a strong holdover its second weekend out, grossing $168.5k on the same six screens in NYC and LA where it opened its first frame to the biggest per theater average of the year – beating the distributor’s March release of Everything Everywhere All At Once. This weekend’s
Cecily Strong is saying farewell to NBC’s Saturday Night Live. After appearing on the show for 11 seasons, the star appeared in what was announced be her final episode as a cast member on Dec. 17. She announced her departure on the Weekend Update segment while performing as one of her most popular recurring characters, Cathy Anne. “I’m a
Identical White Boys After bouncing all over the place in November with episodes on Knives and Skin, Starship Troopers, Perfect Blue and Addams Family Values, we’re settling into a few weeks of themed ‘Winter Horror’ discussions. Last week was Joel Schumacher’s deliciously queer camp Batman & Robin and this week, we’re back in Rural Horror territory
50 Cent trolled the hell out of Megan Thee Stallion — and while he’s catching flak for it, the real question that seems to be getting asked is … does he single out women to beef with??? That’s the conversation taking place on Twitter right now — this after Curtis posted a meme this weekend
News Nakhane Announces New Album Bastard Jargon The South African musician’s follow-up to You Will Not Die is due next year via BMG By Rob Arcand December 16, 2022 Facebook Twitter Nakhane, photo by Alex de Mora Facebook Twitter South African musician Nakhane has announced a new album: Bastard Jargon is due March 3 via
Play video content TMZ.com UPDATE 3:07 PM PT — A rep for Pete tells TMZ … “Chase and Pete are great friends and they have been since they met filming ‘Bodies, Bodies, Bodies.” We’re told they hang out all the time, and are most definitely not an item. Pete Davidson might have another body on
View gallery Image Credit: SamPayne@Broadimage / MEGA As the founder of her own cosmetics brand (Rare Beauty), Selena Gomez certainly has been aware of her own “beauty disasters,” which she dished about in a new Glamour interview. The Only Murders in the Building star recalled the time she was invited to the 2018 Met Gala,
I do not like to be scared. Seeking out media that is designed to be scary — books, films, TV shows, or, I don’t know, music videos? — is something I will never understand or choose to do. I also do not like gore. I can handle some violence in my books, if it serves
As has become customary, the strength of the Dutton women is on full display on 1923 Season 1 Episode 1. Cara Dutton promises to be the character to watch on this new series, with Helen Mirren standing firmly in her shoes. This new era of Duttons shows that although it’s been 40 years since the
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2023 isn’t too far away, and for Ripout fans, that means the game is that much closer to release. As a holiday treat, developer Pet Project Games and 3D Realms have unveiled a new gameplay trailer for Ripout, showing off the improvements the studio has been implementing ahead of the game’s launch on PC via
Lil Wayne and Mack Maine are putting a big smile on a bunch of teen faces for a Weezy Christmas … rewarding their hard work with a fun-filled day at Dave & Busters! The diamond-certified Weezy and his pal Mack teamed up with Wilson Sporting Goods to throw the ultimate day at D&B for kids