In her latest spellbinding collection of poems, The Moon That Turns You Back, Hala Alyan renders rich, intricate landscapes of heritage and place that arise from her own experiences. A Palestinian American novelist, poet and clinical psychologist, Alyan is familiar with diaspora and displacement. Born in America, she moved to Kuwait with her Palestinian father
Calling to all of those who love beach and swimwear, BOTEH is the brand to know. Founded by Amelia Mather, her stylish label is a stylish mix of color, print, and of course a good dose of laid-back glamour. As they say, the brand which consists of swim and beach essentials, fully embraces traditional techniques,
If you’re trying to achieve the closest possible shave in the coolest possible way, there’s just no substitute for a straight razor. Wet shaving with one of these beauties (or a good safety razor, which is a close second) has become somewhat of a lost art, which is why today we’re going to be talking
Ben, Steve, and Matt join to talk about the co-op shooter before giving out some recommendations for lower-profile games to play Arrowhead Game Studios Are you ready, Helldivers?! Ben, Steve Ahlman, and Matt James discuss how online co-op shooter Helldivers 2 became a surprise sensation and feel-good gaming story by building a new model for
Musical Events How Arnold Schoenberg Changed Hollywood He moved to California during the Nazi era, and his music—which ranged from the lushly melodic to the rigorously atonal—caught the ears of everyone from George Gershwin to James Dean. By Alex Ross March 11, 2024 Schoenberg, the Viennese firebrand, escaped to California during the Nazi era. He
Sting, who was a member of a pretty famous trio back in the day with The Police, is returning to a similarly stripped down configuration for his Sting 3.0 tour. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The vocalist/bassist will be joined by longtime touring mate, guitarist Dominic Miller,
Nearly 20 years after the original’s release, Po and company have returned for another adventure. Does Po rise to the challenge and return his beloved franchise to the top of the food chain? More importantly, is there enough “Skadoosh” left to place this third sequel atop the other Kung Fu chapters? Let’s take a look
Mark Cuevas and Jessica Batten: Not Together OK, if you thought these two were actually going to end up married at the end of this thing after their many, many struggles (the 10-year age difference, her being attracted to Barnett, Jessica not really being into Mark physically, etc., etc.), well…bless your naive little heart. Since
Here’s how I imagine things went down at SNL. All the female cast were eagerly awaiting to hear who was getting the coveted part of Katie Britt and then Colin Jost goes, “oh, my wife can do it.” And that was that. pic.twitter.com/k3BUdbys1r — MM (@adgirlMM) March 10, 2024
Sunday night’s Academy Awards were genuinely the best they’ve been in years. And the positive upturn was not just a coincidence. Getty Images/Ringer illustration The Oscars are back! Three years after the dreadful COVID Oscars ended on the self-inflicted thud of an absent Best Actor winner, and two years after the infamous Slap, we finally
You know the drill; if you see a men’s accessory trend on the runway, it’s coming to every store near you. These days, the best sling bags for men are all the rage. The best sling bags for men pair form with function like no other men’s accessory (and they actually look cool). It’s time
Bakari is joined by Jason Selvig and Davram Stiefler, the political comedy duo behind The Good Liars, to discuss their start stemming from the Occupy Wall Street movement, how they find humor during a dark time of American politics, and what they’ve learned from interviewing both Republican and Democratic voters Getty Images Bakari is joined
The 96th Academy Awards were awarded tonight at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, and after a brief delay caused by protests calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war, “Oppenheimer” took home a leading seven Oscars, including ones for best picture, director (Christopher Nolan) and lead actor (Cillian Murphy). “Poor Things” had multiple winners, including
Girls Aloud unlock the vault, and unleash three-previously unreleased songs featuring vocals from the late founding member, Sarah Harding. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of What Will The Neighbours Say?, the British and Irish pop favorites drop three freshly-unearthed cuts, “Disco Bunny, “Baby When You Go” and their cover of Chris Isaak’s 1989 hit “Wicked
Bread Barbershop Season 3 is the third installment of the South Korean animated kids’ comedy series. Bread Barbershop continues to follow the ordinary lives and adventures of the inhabitants of Bakery Town. The season aired in December 2021 and featured 27 episodes. Here’s how you can watch and stream Bread Barbershop Season 3 via streaming
“I’m still learning so much every day,” she told People at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. “It feels like a pivot, but one that is healthy and allows you to appreciate every experience you’ve had.” And while telling useful stories is her primary goal, take one look at the jaw-dropping production design of the much-buzzed-about Don’t
“When I was the only Black girl in that class, when you saw me and you told me I was enough, and when I told you I don’t see myself…you said ‘that’s fine, we’re gonna forge our own path. You’re gonna lay a trail for yourself.’” —Oscar-winner (!) Da’Vine Joy Randolph pic.twitter.com/FZXfu88GGS — Spencer Althouse
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 Director for Reading Women, a podcast that gained an international following over its six-season run. In her
Christopher Nolan and ‘Oppenheimer’ completed their victory lap, but there were a few shock surprises—including the way Al Pacino announced the Best Picture winner Getty Images/Ringer illustration The 2024 Academy Awards are in the books, which means we’ve finally reached the end of awards season. (That sound you hear is countless pop culture bloggers breathing
Podcasts, subreddits and social media: There are countless ways to feed constantly hungry true crime fanatics. But where does lore end and truth begin? Lucy Chase is an Angeleno with a deadly secret . . . that she can’t even remember. The snarky antihero of Amy Tintera’s Listen for the Lie has spent years away