Meghan Markle announced on Tuesday that she’ll be publishing a children’s book based on her husband, Prince Harry, and their son Archie. The Duchess of Sussex plans for the book, titled The Bench, to be released in June 2021, confirmed her publisher. Her author byline will appear as “Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex.” Illustrated by
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Every few years, a clip of Jon Stewart’s 2004 appearance on CNN’s Crossfire resurfaces, and every few years, it feels so good to watch. This was the appearance where Stewart clowned on Tucker Carlson (and co-host Paul Begala) so hard that the network canceled the whole show. I’m going to guess that the reason for the
With her ex-husband Ben Affleck making headlines for reuniting with Jennifer Lopez, Garner is reportedly “back on” with ex-boyfriend John Miller. By Emily Kirkpatrick May 5, 2021 Jennifer Garner is apparently ready to give her ex-boyfriend John Miller a second chance. After calling off their relationship in August 2020 after two years of dating, “Jen
Even if it isn’t the end, the album deserves a reputation as one of the band’s most elusive — and transfixing. By Clayton Purdom May 4, 2021 Thom Yorke of Radiohead performs in Chicago during a summer tour for “A Moon Shaped Pool,” July 6, 2018.Kamil Krzaczynski / Getty Images I convinced myself recently that
No, this isn’t a joke. By Bess Levin May 4, 2021 For the last several years, conservative group Judicial Watch, along with many a right-wing Republican, devoted countless hours in an attempt take down Joe and Hunter Biden for alleged crimes that took place abroad. Filing at least a dozen lawsuits and “dozens of Freedom
To be sure, there is no dearth of Star Wars content. (That’s “dearth,” not Darth.) It feels like every month there’s a new Star Wars offshoot for audiences to take in, along with a continuous flow of superhero movies. It can seem like a lot. The good news is Star Wars: The Bad Batch has
Star Wars is a franchise that spans generations, and if you’re like me, you were introduced to that galaxy far, far away by your parents. To be more specific, it was my mother who sat me down to watch the original trilogy (Episodes IV-VI) when she found out I didn’t know what Star Wars was. It was during
The last episode of O’Brien’s TBS show will air on June 24. By Chris Murphy May 4, 2021 TV’s longest-running late-night host is officially stepping away from his desk. On Monday, Conan O’Brien announced that his current show, Conan, will be airing its final episode on June 24, after 11 seasons on TBS. The writing
When Montreal-based comic book company founders Ben and Raymond Lai watched the 2018 Marvel movie “Avengers: Infinity War,” they said they knew they had to sue Marvel Entertainment — again. The Lai brothers, founders of Horizon Comics Productions, claim the armour worn by Iron Man in the movie is too similar to the outfit sported
The charming and hilarious Ed Helms-Michael Schur series is setting a standard for Native-American representation on TV. By Keith Phipps May 3, 2021 Jana Schmieding and Ed Helms in Rutherford Falls, 2020. Getty Images / Courtesy of Colleen Hayes for Peacock There’s no getting through the New England town of Rutherford Falls without dealing with its
The Florida governor is expected to sign a bill fining social media companies for “deplatforming” candidates, while the Missouri senator drops his screed against tech “tyranny.” By Caleb Ecarma May 3, 2021 Shortly after Donald Trump’s major social media accounts were banned—punitive measures enacted in response to him encouraging supporters to storm the U.S. Capitol—Florida
Great albums have plenty of single-worthy tracks on them, and in this sense, Rob Alexander’s Dream out Loud isn’t that much different from some of the icons to have come before it. However, this doesn’t discount the fact that the latest single to be cut from the record, “Instant Sex,” has radio-love written all over it from
Boston-born, Los Angeles-living pop-fusion star Dynamyte is not afraid to tell you that she doesn’t like you. In fact, this concept serves as the entire basis behind her latest single, the aptly titled “I Don’t Like You.” This unabashed attitude comes with the territory of being from Boston and is certainly a good one to
Wealthsimple says a new financing deal involving plenty of star power and venture capital investors has pushed the company’s valuation to $5 billion. The Toronto-based financial services business announced Monday that it has raised $750 million from more than 15 venture capital investment firms including Meritech, Greylock, Dragoneer and iNovia and six celebrities. The star-studded
Hi Mark, excited to catch up with you today. To start with, tell us about your history in the music industry. My history, hmmmm, well I started working as a teenager. I became the Music Director for “MUSIC OF MANY LANDS”. A television series produced in Anaheim, about a mile from Disneyland and I played
Over the weekend, I decided to finally watch Netflix’s Shadow and Bone, which was a lot of fun and a very quick watch. After finishing it, I dipped my toe into the discourse waters and saw many familiar discussions, with people wondering how anyone could like the character of The Darkling (Ben Barnes) and discussing
The formerly engaged couple spent some time together last week following Lopez’s high-profile breakup from Alex Rodriguez By Emily Kirkpatrick May 3, 2021 Jennifer Lopez is getting over her recent breakup with fiancé Alex Rodriguez by turning to another of her high-profile former fiancés for comfort, Ben Affleck. The Jersey Girl co-stars have apparently been
The 1986 movie, now remade into an Apple TV+ series starring Justin Theroux, bombed at the box office. But Ford’s fascinating, deeply unlikable know-it-all was one of his riskiest roles, and it set the stage for the modern male antihero. By Tim Grierson April 30, 2021 Harrison Ford in The Mosquito Coast, 1986.Everett Collection /
The show’s director Craig Zobel takes us behind the scenes of Peters’ big moment. By Joanna Robinson May 2, 2021 This article includes frank discussion of the latest episode of Mare of Easttown: “Enter Number Two.” If you’re not caught up, now is the time to leave. A lot happened this week on HBO’s Kate
Dear Aspiring Musician, Thank you for sending a sample of your music, even though it came in the form of 27 megabytes’ worth of 320 kbps MP3 files that gummed up the inbox across all my devices. I appreciate that you want me to hear everything in the highest quality audio — I mean, you
We’ve been psyched for the Ms. Marvel television series since it was first announced. The Disney+ series will follow the adventures of Kamala Khan, a Pakistani-American teen from New Jersey who can stretch her limbs and shape-shift, among other powers. Khan, who is played by newcomer Iman Vellani, will be the first onscreen Muslim hero
Playing the wise Italian mother in Moonstruck won her the Oscar. By Jordan Hoffman May 2, 2021 Film and theater actress Olympia Dukakis died on Saturday, as first reported by family on social media and confirmed by the Associated Press. Though a cause of death was not given, she had been in ill health for
The Without Remorse director has made himself into one of the best action directors on the planet. By Jake Kring-Schreifels April 30, 2021 Michael B. Jordan in Without Remorse, 2021.Everett Collection / Courtesy of Nadja Klier for Amazon Studios “When I watch a movie,” says Stefano Sollima, “if I see a gruesome detail, if it
Following a controversial blanking of nominations for The Weeknd, the Grammys announce changes. By Jordan Hoffman May 1, 2021 Substantial changes concerning the Grammy Awards were announced by the Recording Academy on Friday. The biggest alteration is the elimination what were essentially small, secret councils of “15-30 highly skilled music peers” who determined the nominations.
Television is a character’s medium. Unlike movies, which have to begin and end their heroes’ journeys in roughly 2 hours (give or take a Snyder cut), television allows hours and hours of character development to unfold, offering us nuanced, well rounded, and highly relatable protagonists. If movies are often one-person shows, then television relies on
The Pose executive producer demanded equal wages and better treatment for trans individuals in the industry. By Chris Murphy April 30, 2021 At the Thursday night New York City premiere for the third and final season of FX’s hit series Pose, executive producer and director Janet Mock shook the crowd with an emotional and fiery
Grace also weighs in on a That ’70s Show revival and his nerdy editing hobby. By H. Drew Blackburn April 30, 2021 Getty Images; Photo Illustration by Gabe Conte Sneakily, Topher Grace has been playing a sort of soothsayer on your screen. Almost every role he signs up for dives into subject matter that’s either
According to his ex-lawyer, Donald Trump should be very, very afraid. By Bess Levin April 30, 2021 Ask Rudy Giuliani, or his son, Andrew, if the former mayor of New York City is in legal trouble at the moment, and you’ll undoubtedly get an eye-bulging, hands-flailing response that Donald Trump’s personal attorney has done nothing
The thoughtful consideration and emotional investment heard throughout Sam Green’s songwriting is an increasing rarity. Even a cursory listen to the tracks included on his Spotify page reveals a writer and musical artist whose frame of reference is wide. It encompasses American and English folk music, classic country, and blues in various guises. The songs
What is a habit you are learning to develop as you get further in your career? To talk to people I do not know. It was easier for me to stay quiet or surround myself with people I know. I am trying to focus on the opposite approach, not being afraid to reach out to