This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Today, I’m continuing my journey through the queer books in the Best Books of the Year lists with The New York Times picks. I went through the 10 Best Books of 2024 as well as their 100 Notable
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Presented by Steven C. Miller’s Werewolves, Bloody Disgusting is looking to the stars and howling at the moon with WEREWOLVES WEEK. Today, Rachel Reeves takes a bite out of seven under-seen werewolf movies you don’t want to miss. Werewolves have long prowled the shadows of horror cinema, their natural knack for a meaty metaphor and fur-clad
Brian Thompson, the 50-year-old CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was gunned down Wednesday morning in what police have described as a “premeditated, preplanned, targeted attack.” The crime has evoked widespread shock and condemnation. But it has also exposed—in an occasionally sadistic fashion—the profound depths of Americans’ rage toward their broken health care system. “The jokes about the
Paul Maslansky, the producer behind the Police Academy franchise, has died. He was 91. The Emmy nominee’s death was announced by Police Academy (1984) writer Pat Proft in a heartfelt statement on Friday, recounting their work together on Proft’s first film, which launched six sequels and two series, one animated and one live-action. “Thankful for
The late 1960s was a time of seismic cultural shifts. The Civil Rights Movement was in full force, demanding change in institutions that had long upheld systemic racism, including the entertainment industry. Television, often dubbed a mirror of society, lagged in this transformation. (NBC/Screenshot) Black characters were mostly absent or relegated to roles of subservience,
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a young person must decide between falling in line with the hopes and dreams placed upon them by their family or following their own desires for authentic self-expression. Gabriela, a coming-of-age short film, written and directed by Evelyn Lorena, follows a young Latina immigrant woman (also played by
Neeleman also gets fulfilment out of inspiring people through her content, and sharing the values she cares about. So, I ask her, what are those values, exactly? Many of the ones she cites can be described as traditional, sure, depending on your point of view. Neeleman wants to inspire people to know where their food
PETA plans to protest an upcoming screening of Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu over the use of live rats in the film’s production and the suggestion that the rodents caused the bubonic plague. “A human is no more likely to be harmed or killed by a rat in real life than by a vampire, and false portrayals
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. The Lists Keep Coming and They Don’t Stop Coming Gone are the days when a publication could release
Gun Interactive’s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is getting a massive new update for the holidays, with IGN revealing a new Map, new Survivor, and new Family member coming soon. On December 12, horror icon – and Chainsaw franchise star – Bill Moseley joins the game as Family member Bones, with Scream icon Skeet Ulrich as
Elton John has revealed that he’s physically unable to see the new musical for which he wrote the music, saying that he has lost the majority of his eyesight after suffering an eye infection. The singer-songwriter attended the opening night of The Devil Wears Prada in London on Sunday. “I haven’t been able to come
Aaron Pierre is sharing his thoughts on playing John Stewart in HBO’s DC series Lanterns. In a new interview, Pierre noted his excitement over bringing to life the superheroes in the new live-action series from the Green Lantern universe. “What I can tell you is that the team are just super, super excited to have
Afternoon Insiders, it’s good to know you. Max Goldbart here penning the newsletter after a busy week. Sign up here. The Future Of TV Netflix’s ‘Black Doves’. Death of cable: Hoards of American execs descended on the English capital for Content London this week. The ensuing debates about the future of global TV were fascinating,
Max Verstappen just revealed some big personal news ahead of the 2024 Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix! The 27-year-old F1 champion took to social media to announce his girlfriend Kelly Piquet is pregnant and they are expecting their first child. “Mini Verstappen-Piquet on the way ❤️,” he captioned a photo on Instagram. “We couldn’t
It’s official. Love (and Christmas) is all around. So naturally, it’s time to watch Love Actually and revisit the star-studded cast of London-based characters, all of which just want someone to love on Christmas. With varying disastrous and hilarious results. If you can believe it, the movie is now 21 years old, having hit cinemas
A conversation turned into a therapy session on The Drew Barrymore Show. On the Thursday, December 5 episode of the show, singer and Wicked actress Ariana Grande joined the host on the couch, where Grande couldn’t help but express admiration for the Golden Globe-winning actress. “I don’t know too much about what your relationship has been to this
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Kendra Winchester is a Contributing Editor for Book Riot where she writes about audiobooks and disability literature. She is also the Founder of Read Appalachia, which celebrates Appalachian literature and writing. Previously, Kendra co-founded and served as Executive
A week after announcing 9x diamond-certified artist Post Malone would be the main attraction in a new event for Hunt: Showdown 1896, Crytek has announced a December 12 release date for Post Malone’s Murder Circus for Steam, Xbox Series and PlayStation 5. The new limited-time event transports players to the demented carnivalesque realm where a
There’s a particular intimacy to hearing about someone’s favorite book. Here, 10 actors, authors, and artists of all kinds share the 2024 reads—new and old—that they couldn’t get out of their heads. LUPITA NYONG’OACTOR, A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE ‘Saga’ by Brian K. Vaughan “I love that world,” says the actor of Brian K. Vaughan’s
EXCLUSIVE: Stage, a regional streamer known for an appearance on Shark Tank India, has joined ZEE5 Global‘s U.S. add-ons suite. Indian aggregator service ZEE5 has been building out its ZEE5 Add-Ons offer in the past 18 months, and will now offer Stage’s dialect-based programming, beginning with content in the Haryanvi and Rajasthani languages. Bhojpuri, Awadhi
Did we NEED another spinoff of The Rookie? No, the answer, my dear Rookie Fanatics, is a resounding no! News sources have been talking today about a second spinoff in the works for ABC’s popular cop drama. Under any other circumstances, it might appeal to fans. (Disney/Raymond Liu (ABC)) However, for those of us still
In May of 2023, Jamie Foxx suffered a health scare that had fans fearing the worst: Covid, heart attack, even death! Jamie was hospitalized under mysterious circumstances, and the infrequent updates on the Oscar winner’s condition were not encouraging. On social media, Foxx’s loved ones asked for prayers, but declined to divulge details about his
Some say it’s the most wonderful time of the year, others reckon it’s the busiest (and most stressful). So chances are, Christmas hairstyle ideas may not be at the top of your very extensive to-do list that’s long enough to rival Santa’s. So, allow us to take easy yet chic hairstyles off the agenda. We’ve
Dead & Company will make their return to the Sphere in Las Vegas, announcing a new slate of residency dates taking place in the spring of 2025. The new dates, billed as “Dead Forever 2025,” follow their previous residency in which they played 30 shows at the Las Vegas venue this summer. Now, they’ve got
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. The results of this year’s Goodreads Choice Awards are finally in, and while it’s always fun to see what others are reading, we have to say that they are a little disappointing. Let’s rewind a bit first, though.
Over the past decade or so, the gaming industry has settled on a (quite inflexible) formula for any titles that are based on celebrated horror flicks. No matter the licence in question — be it a feted great like The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, a cult B-movie on the level of Killer Klowns From Outer
The long-awaited winter/spring 2025 TV show lineups and schedules for Corus’ new networks were announced on Monday. Home Network unveiled a star-studded lineup of new programming, featuring international hits Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Honest Renovations, Selling Houses Australia, as well as new seasons from Canada’s biggest lifestyle stars, including Pamela’s Garden of Eden, Renovation Resort,
EXCLUSIVE: Melissa Barrera is no longer with WME. The actress signed on with talent agency around 2019 as her feature career was taking off with a big role in Jon M. Chu and Warner Bros’ feature take of Broadway musical In the Heights. The actress remains represented Sugar 23 management, ImPRint and Gang, Tyre, Ramer,
Artists like B.B. Cole are leading traditional Americana songwriting and music into the 21st century. We’re almost two and a half decades into this New Millennium, and there’s something deeply reassuring about it when an Austrian-born musical, vocal, and songwriting talent latches onto roots music with conviction. It speaks to the enduring value of that
Newen Studios Renews Financial Pact With Anton Newen Connect has renewed its pact with global production and financing studio Anton for a further three years. This sees the Newen Studios subsidiary receive investment in exchange for Anton gaining shared distribution revenue. It is the third extension to the agreement, which began in 2019, and means