Before I needed to earn a living from writing I was a member of the avant-garde, fervent and full of high opinion. The other day while cleaning up old files, I came across a typescript of “Synchronic Non-Causative Agent,” an unpublished paper of mine written more than half a century ago. (I had sent to
Looking for a Hallmark-like holiday movie to feel the spirit of early Christmas? If yes, then watch A Castle for Christmas right away. Released in 2021, this eccentric rom-com is directed by Mary Lambert and written by Kim Beyer-Johnson. The movie is an easy blend of humor and heartwarming romance. Here’s how you can watch
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Jerrod Carmichael’s clarification of his “race-play” joke, the pay gap between players in the WNBA and NBA, and the Jontay Porter situation Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay bring in the new episode with a new theme, a different location, and a talk about self-healing. Then, they discuss Jerrod Carmichael’s
Taylor Swift‘s The Tortured Poets Department continues to break records on Spotify. On Friday (April 19), the pop superstar’s latest release became the first album in the streaming service’s history to have more than 300 million streams in a single day. As previously reported, in less than 12 hours after its release, The Tortured Poets
10. St. Helens is so proud to be the home of Halloweentown, the town has dedicated the entire month of October to the film since 1998, hosting a festival for locals and tourists alike. According to a communications officer from St. Helens, about 40,000-50,000 people visited in 2017. 11. The original cast of Piper-Cromwells reunited
She continued, “I did the shows that I was on from like 13 to 21, and by 15, I was already embarrassed. My friends at 15, they’re not like, ‘Oh, cool, you’re on this Nickelodeon show.’ It was embarrassing. I imagine there’s a very different experience to be had with acting if you’re proud of
Are you intrigued by the notion of a credit card that does more than just facilitate transactions? Luxury credit cards promise not only to pay but to pamper; offering a bouquet of benefits designed for the elite few. Before elevating your wallet’s credentials, let’s explore six top-tier advantages these prestigious pieces of plastic can offer
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Are the simmering years leading up to the Civil War really that alluring? Getty Images/Ringer illustration It’s probably unfair to nitpick a couple of lines from a collection of 31 songs. I’ll admit that. Taylor Swift’s new double album, The Tortured Poets Department, is more than two hours long, and in that time she says
A violent crime threatens the stability of the middle-class wife and mother at the center of Ethel Rohan’s Sing, I, a thoughtful novel about self-discovery and new beginnings. Ester Prynn’s mother chose her name in the hopes of making her unforgettable. Ester lives with her husband, Simon, and their two teenage boys in coastal Northern
When it comes to wearing sandals, the only thing more important than a decent pedicure is picking a comfortable pair. Nothing ruins a leisurely walk along the promenade more than stiff soles and straps that rub—trust me, I’m talking from experience. Which is why I’ve made it my mission to find the most comfortable sandals
I ask Liang whether the prominence of AI in meetings might make humans less likely to attend. Knowing that there will be a summary available seems a disincentive to actually showing up. Liang himself says that he attends only a fraction of the meetings he’s invited to. “As CEO of a startup, I get tons
Curious about where to watch Roman Empire Season 2 online? You’ve come to the right place. Roman Empire is a television docudrama that originally aired in 2018. This time out, the show highlights the captivating story of the legendary Julius Caesar. Initially a promising politician, Caesar’s path takes him to the field of war, eventually ending
Rachel and Callie guide you through the seemingly endless stream of news coming from the Bravosphere lately, while Jodi later hops on to recap recent episodes from ‘The Valley’ and ‘Vanderpump’ Bravo Rachel Lindsay and Callie Curry kick off this week’s jumbo-sized Morally Corrupt with an in-depth guide to the seemingly endless stream of news
Swifties might need at least a fortnight to recover from Taylor Swift‘s new YouTube Shorts video. On Friday night (April 19), after the premiere of her “Fortnight” music video from her just-released Tortured Poets Department album, Swift took to the video-sharing platform to encourage fans to share their “fortnight recap” with the hashtag #ForAFortnightChallenge. A
“HBO and Sam Levinson remain committed to making an exceptional third season,” they said in a statement March 25. “In the interim, we are allowing our in-demand cast to pursue other opportunities.” Scripts for season three are still being written as the show had to adjust following the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes as well as the busy career of its star studded
Everybody’s talking about Taylor Swift’s Tortured Poets Department, but I’m stuck on the inspiration behind “The Alchemy” and his older brother’s hilarious podcast. On the April 17 episode of New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce, the NFL stars and brothers were discussing their show’s sponsors when Jason revealed an intimate detail about his undergarment
Mal and Jo discuss the stakes of the show, explain the role of shame in the series, and cover every romance while going over all that happened in the middle three episodes Disney+ “The name’s Gambit, mon ami … remember it!” Mal and Jo are back to continue their X-Men ’97 deep dive by breaking
It was a cold, blustery December night. The moon was probably full. Owls were probably making owl noises. And not a creature was stirring except for… no, there were definitely a bunch of creatures stirring. Just so many creatures. Why? Because it was holiday-party season, dammit. And I was one of them. Making the rounds
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav saw the value of his 2023 compensation package rise to $49.7 million, compared with $39.3 million in 2022 when the Discovery-WarnerMedia merger had closed. The entertainment conglomerate disclosed latest pay details for its top executives in a regulatory filing. Zaslav’s 2023 pay consisted of a $3 million salary, and more than