Rainbow Rowell had the kind of YA debut most authors dream of. In 2012 and 2013 she published two novels, Eleanor & Park and Fangirl, which cemented her reputation as a writer uniquely gifted at writing emotionally propulsive contemporary teen stories about smart, sensitive young women and the very nice boys who love them. Fangirl,
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Long before “Leave Britney alone” became a punchline and #FreeBritney a battle cry, Britney Spears was fighting for her freedom. In a series of bombshell revelations released as part of public testimony during a June 23 court hearing, the pop superstar and early-aughts icon alleged that her father’s protracted conservatorship, under which she’s spent the
The director of the upcoming Star Wars: Rogue Squadron doesn’t see streaming as the whole future. By Jordan Hoffman July 4, 2021 Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins doesn’t think the streaming expansion brought on by the pandemic is going to last. She touched upon the future of exclusive theatrical exhibition in an interview with the
[embedded content] It’s no secret that Disney+ has a massive slate of Star Wars-inspired films and series currently in development. But Star Wars: Visions promises a unique and creative exploration of a universe fans know so well. The animated anthology series sees Disney+ partnering with several Anime studios to create nine short films set in
The prolific songwriter finally gives a peek into her own story on her first album, The Longest Interlude. By Jewel Wicker July 2, 2021 StarrahCourtesy of Aboveground When Starrah was awarded ASCAP’s Pop Songwriter of the Year award in 2018 for writing songs such as Drake’s “Fake Love” and Camilla Cabello’s “Havana,” she did so
No one ever asks what his Fifth of July is like. By Jordan Hoffman July 4, 2021 There is a poetic beauty in celebrating the birth of the United States of America by watching someone eat a repulsive number of frankfurters as fast as possible. To that end, the eyes of the nation turned, once
After months of lockdowns, stay-at-home orders, and working from home, it’s time for a much-needed change of scenery. So begins the annual migration to the campgrounds, lodges, and cottages of the Canadian wilderness. Most such places aren’t as isolated as they once were as WiFi, satellite TV, and cellular service are widely available. But there
It’s a fun day out for the whole family. By Jordan Hoffman July 3, 2021 Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, or “Bennifer” as an overall metaphysical concept, continue to widen the wormhole in time-space via the unexpected (but welcomed by all!) second act of their relationship. To wit, they were spotted with a fondly remembered
Too Hot to Handle season 2 is all wrapped up. Another cast of sexless horny people come and gone. So sad. Not to worry: Netflix has reportedly already filmed season 3. The two seasons were filmed back to back in Turks and Caicos. This means Netflix is just sitting on a full season of this
Last week, pop icon Britney Spears stood before a judge and delivered an impassioned plea to be released from the conservatorship that has held a stranglehold on her life for 13 years. Spears’s testimony revealed a monstrous level of control over her career, her finances, and her own body since her father Jamie Spears took
The lensman behind The Shawshank Redemption, Skyfall, and Sicario has 50 years of photos to share. By Jordan Hoffman July 3, 2021 Roger Deakins, the revered British cinematographer with 15 Academy Award nominations and two wins, announced via Instagram that he will soon release his first book of still photographs. Byways will be available in
“If weed made you fast, I’d be FloJo,” Rogen tweeted. By Jordan Hoffman July 2, 2021 Think it’s ridiculous that track star Sha’Carri Richardson was suspended for testing positive for THC? You’re in good company. The 21-year-old was poised to enter the forthcoming Tokyo Olympics after winning the 100-meter Olympic-qualifying trial race in Eugene, Oregon.
Spoilers ahead for Too Hot to Handle season 2. All the episodes of Too Hot to Handle season 2 are available on Netflix now, which means most super-fans probably know that Melinda Melrose and Marvin Anthony left Turks and Caicos as a couple, as did Emily Miller and Cam Holmes. Both couples formed at the
“Do as you please,” implores Chesca in the fever pitch of her new single “Crocodile Tears,” and while the beats that are backing up this verse do a lot to drive its underlying sentiments home, there’s no doubt that it wouldn’t be quite as profound a lyric with another singer conveying it to us. “Crocodile
One of the most infamous twists about Gossip Girl was the reveal that it was Dan Humphrey, Mr. Lonely Boy himself, who was Gossip Girl. It was a choice that has always been divisive, and the show creator, Joshua Safran, explained that it was a choice made after he left the show. During an interview with The Daily
The Trump boys think the amount of money Allen Weisselberg allegedly hid from the IRS is chump change no one should care about. By Bess Levin July 2, 2021 As you’ve probably heard by now, on Thursday, the Trump Organization and its longtime CFO, Allen Weisselberg, were indicted on 15 criminal charges, including conspiracy, grand
U.S. authorities are looking to catch Chris Hansen, former host of the pedophile ambush show To Catch a Predator, after he failed to appear at a Michigan court hearing on Thursday. Hansen did not respond to a subpoena for footage recorded in a police sting operation that he helped with last October, according to Scott
No Sudden Move is another entry in one of film’s greatest crime ouevres. By Keith Phipps July 1, 2021 Photo Illustration by C.J. Robinson In the opening moments of No Sudden Move a steely-eyed, fedora-clad Don Cheadle strides through a declining corner of 1950s Detroit to the accompaniment of a David Holmes score dominated by
Soderbergh’s latest on HBOMax, starring Don Cheadle and Benicio Del Toro, digs into the corruption and racism at the heart of American wealth. By Cassie da Costa July 1, 2021 A few small-time criminals—freelancers, if you will—get what seems to be a good gig from the organized crime bosses. Except, it turns out the gig
Olivia Rodrigo’s music may have sparked rumors she once dated her High School Musical: The Musical: The Series co-star Joshua Bassett, and the two had some breakup drama, but Rodrigo has moved on. E! reported on June 30 that the 18-year-old singer is dating someone new, 24-year-old producer Adam Faze. A source close to Rodrigo
Photographer Peter van Agtmael traveled to Gaza in the wake of Israel’s assault on the strip, finding moments of horror and humanity as Palestinians attempt to recover. Photography by Peter van Agtmael July 1, 2021 Tel Aviv is less than an hour’s drive from Gaza, but it feels like it’s on a different planet. The
Pennsylvania’s highest court threw out Bill Cosby‘s sexual assault conviction and released him from prison Wednesday in a stunning reversal of fortune for the comedian once known as “America’s Dad,” ruling that the prosecutor who brought the case was bound by his predecessor’s agreement not to charge Cosby. Cosby, 83, flashed the V-for-victory sign to
Willow Smith has been a part of the public eye since she was a child, and having two very public parents means being exposed to many of the struggles those famous parents deal with, including issues of race. In an interview with L’Officiel, she talks about watching her mother, Jada Pinkett Smith face hate. In
TV actor Allison Mack, who played a key role in the scandal-ridden, cult-like group NXIVM, was sentenced to three years in prison Wednesday on charges she manipulated women into becoming sex slaves for the group’s spiritual leader. Mack — best known for her role as a young Superman’s close friend on the series Smallville —
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The character actor comes into full bloom as a fearsome pimp in the movie inspired by a Twitter thread. By Jordan Coley June 30, 2021 Colman Domingo in Zola, 2020. Courtesy of A24 Colman Domingo thinks A’Ziah King is Homer. “She’s a modern day classical writer,” he submits from a sunny corner of the Bowery Hotel
Time travellers, aliens and the fight for human survival are things you can expect in the Amazon Prime original movie The Tomorrow War, set to release on July 2. The movie’s leading pair, Chris Pratt and Sam Richardson, recently joined The Morning Show for an exclusive daytime sneak peek of their latest blockbuster. Read more: Bill
Roy Wood Jr. tried to get to the bottom of the CRT mystery on Tuesday’s episode. By Chris Murphy June 30, 2021 On Tuesday night, The Daily Show With Trevor Noah tackled a topic currently sending shock waves through red states: critical race theory. Daily Show correspondent Roy Wood Jr. attempted to get to the
Ghost-story show Hotel Paranormal, which tells the tales of supposedly haunted buildings and the unfortunate souls who experienced the paranormal events, is back for Season 2 with Canadian host Dan Aykroyd. Aykroyd, a firm believer in the supernatural, serves as host and narrator of the show’s episodes. Season 2 ramps up the scares with more
In a recent interview, Shawn Mendes didn’t shy away from getting vulnerable. When asked about a fight with his girlfriend, Camila Cabello, he revealed the conflict made him reevaluate his most deeply-rooted fear: that he was capable of evil. During his appearance on Man Enough‘s podcast, Mendes recounted the experience: “I raised my voice at