EXCLUSIVE: Blumhouse Television has acquired the rights to the Japanese-language novel Hi No Ko (Sparks) written by Shusuke Shizukui and published by Gentosha. Krystal Houghton Ziv (Wolf Pack, The Purge) will write the psychological thriller pilot for the U.S. TV adaptation and executive produce. The original novel follows Takeuchi Shingo, a serial murder suspect whom retired
Simone Biles is calling out the crazy price that celebrities have to pay for their glam squads. The 29-year-old Olympic athlete posted a TikTok video on Monday (April 27) to talk about the bill she received for a recent event she attended. “I just need to know if this is normal. Because I know going
The Met Gala is the one event that those of us fond of fawning over red-carpet fashion look forward to every year. Historically taking place every first Monday of May (unless a global pandemic forces a September reschedule), the 2026 Met Gala is almost here, taking place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New
After devoting much of the past two years to her starring role as Glinda in the Wicked film franchise, Ariana Grande has announced her eighth studio album, petal, arriving July 31 via Republic Records. It’s her first full-length release since 2024’s eternal sunshine. Executive produced and co-written by Grande alongside longtime collaborator ILYA, petal is
We Want to Hear From You! As we move through 2026, we want to make sure Book Riot remains your go-to destination for all things bookish. Whether you’re here for the curated recommendations, the latest industry news, or our deep dives into reading culture, your feedback informs our media kit and how we represent this
The inaugural season of Apple TV’s “Widow’s Bay” pulls off a Herculean feat: nailing its narrow tonal tightrope between comedy, drama, and scares with aplomb. That is to say that the series, making its global debut on April 29 with the first two episodes, lands its scares just as easily as its laughs. As Bloody Disgusting’s Daniel
After a garden party and a spot of tea as their state visit to the US kicked off on Monday, King Charles and Queen Camilla returned to the White House for their official welcome on Tuesday morning. For her second day in the States, Camilla wore the Cullinan V brooch, a heart-shaped gem with special
Colleen Hoover’s thriller Verity will hit theaters following the feature adaptation of Regretting You. Both films have big shoes to fill after the feature adaptation of It Ends With Us starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, who directed the film. Verity is another one of Hoover’s popular novels, and it has a thriller bent. The
Critic’s Rating: 4.2 / 5.0 4.2 I have to hand it to The Rookie, I did not see that coming. Not only didn’t I see that coming, but I’m actually a bit heartbroken. But only a little bit because after roughly three seasons of Monica Stevens evading capture, her death was a long time coming.
Reading Time: 2 minutes Maitland Ward was just 21 years old when she was cast on the beloved ABC sitcom Boy Meets World. But while the role might have earned her instant fame, it seems that it didn’t bring the career security or financial freedom that Ward was seeking. For that, she needed to turn
Grecian dresses. An ancient style secret that reemerges every so often, bringing back the elegance of yesteryear into current conversations. Long before catwalks existed, this fashion symbol of classical Greece established the ultimate recipe for achieving sophistication without compromising on comfort. Experts of proportion and beautiful architecture, ancient Greeks figured out how to drape fabric
Jimmy Kimmel responded directly to Melania Trump during his opening monologue on Monday night after the First Lady called for his firing following a series of jokes he made last week during a a faux White House Correspondents’ Dinner monologue. While Kimmel expressed relief that no one was injured during Saturday’s attempted shooting at the
Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-Delusion by Jia Tolentino If you read The New Yorker with any kind of frequency, you’ve probably read a Jia Tolentino piece. I recommend “Elizabeth Gilbert’s Latest Epiphanies” as an amuse-bouche of her style and tone (it’s also just plain juicy). Beyond The New Yorker, Tolentino is often called-upon to deliver
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A crew member helping to assemble the stage for Shakira’s upcoming concert in Brazil has died following an accident on Sunday, according to event organizers. “The event organizers confirm that an accident this Sunday afternoon (April 26th) tragically claimed the life of a professional who was working
James Gunn in a social media conversation Monday revealed that development on the The Authority is taking a break. The feature film about a DC rogue squad was initially announced as one of his hot projects when he first took the reins of DC Studios in January 2023. “I never had an intention of writing
Laurie Metcalf, currently starring in the hit Broadway revival Death of a Salesman co-starring Nathan Lane, speaks emotionally about the show’s producer (and her frequent collaborator) Scott Rudin in a lengthy New Yorker profile out today. “It’s so touchy,” she tells writer Michael Schulman, who notes in the profile that Metcalf teared up when speaking
Jane Fonda‘s Committee for the First Amendment came to Jimmy Kimmel‘s defense, after President Donald Trump again called for ABC to fire the late-night host over a joke he made last week in his monologue. First Lady Melania Trump also urged the network to “take a stand” against Kimmel. In a statement, Fonda’s committee said
Extra, extra, read all about it! Enola Holmes 3 release date confirmed! Alright, now that we’ve got your attention, it’s time to get into it. Netflix has just dropped first-look images from the third instalment of the action-adventure franchise. Starring Millie Bobby Brown as the titular Enola Holmes, the films follow Sherlock Holmes’ equally clever
After unveiling it as a major surprise during the second weekend of Coachella, Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter will officially release their collaboration “Bring Your Love” on Thursday (April 30) at 3pm PT. The pop superstars shared the news today in joint Instagram post that reads only, “We’ve got something to say about it.” The Stuart
At long last, you will soon be able to borrow the Dungeon Crawler Carl ebook* (and the many sequels) from your library. Libby struck a deal with author Matt Dinniman to make Libby the exclusive distributor of the wildly popular series, after years of being an Amazon exclusive. Like so much of the Dungeon Crawler
King Charles and Queen Camilla‘s highly-anticipated state visit has officially begun. On Monday afternoon, as the royals touched down at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, they kicked off a four-day trip, hosted by President Donald Trump, that will see the monarchs visit Washington, DC, New York and Virginia, in honor of America’s forthcoming semiquincentennial. So,
Maialen Beloki has been appointed as the next director of the San Sebastián Film Festival to replace longtime head José Luis Rebordinos when he steps down at the end of this year. Beloki, who has been one of the deputy directors of the festival in Spain’s Basque Country since 2016, will take up the post
Critic’s Rating: 4 / 5.0 4 If it wasn’t obvious before that Watson is ending, it is now. Watson Season 2 Episode 20 ended Mary’s storyline, suggested that Watson needs a resolution to his brain tumor, and that Ingrid likely is going to be arrested for Beck’s murder. It also had a weird, random, and
Billy Wirth and Alex Winter step out for the opening night of The Lost Boys: A New Musical on Broadway on Sunday evening (April 26) at Palace Theatre in New York City. The two actors reunited on the carpet, and if you didn’t know, they were among the stars in the original The Lost Boys
What to consider when shopping for foundation: To make things a little less overwhelming, we asked International Pro Artist at Dior Beauty, Jamie Coombes, what to look out for when picking a foundation online and he recommends familiarising yourself with your undertone. “If your skin has pink, red, or blue hues and your veins appear
Bruce Springsteen began his concert in Austin on Sunday night by acknowledging Saturday’s assassination attempt at the White House Correspondent’s Dinner and offering a “prayer of thanks that our President, nor anyone in the administration, nor anyone attending, was injured.” Get Bruce Springsteen Tickets Here “We can disagree. We can be critical of those in
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. As we enter the end of the month, now is a great time to reflect on some of the month’s most talked-about and loved books. Some of these books were on our list of the most anticipated books
As the United States prepares to mark 250 years since declaring independence from Britain, King Charles III is set to visit Washington for a state visit that underscores how far the relationship between the two countries has come. U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will host the King and Queen Camilla from
Antoine Fuqua notched the best opening of his career at the box office this weekend as his Michael Jackson biopic Michael, from Lionsgate and Universal, debuted to $97 million in the U.S. and $217.4M worldwide. The sweat truly paid off for the director, who cut his teeth doing music videos for Toni Braxton, Stevie Wonder,
As HBO’s nail-biting financial thriller Industry preps for its fifth and final season, the cast is eager to push the envelope as far as they possibly can. “All I’ll say is this show has pushed it and pushed it and pushed it each season, and I just know for certain that we’ll push it again,”
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