archiveFebruary 2023

The dead simply won’t stay dead, and to be honest, they have outstayed their welcome. Zombie media has always been a hot commodity, no matter the era in which it is being released. And despite their prestige and countless examples of well-executed undead media, to say we are inundated with...

Fans have been waiting for this moment for years: Colombian heavyweights Shakira and Karol G have finally joined forces, combining their star power for the long-awaited collaboration “TQG.” The track is a biting break-up anthem that raises a middle finger to crappy, unfaithful boyfriends while showing Karol and Shakira at...

Photography provided by Jenisse Minott How my Jamaican culture has taught me that getting older means embracing who I am and wearing what I want. By Jenisse Minott Date February 23, 2023 Facebook Twitter The first time I saw 13 Going On 30 and watched Jenna Rink skip 17 years...

The Audie Awards, presented annually by the Audio Publishers Association, described itself as the “premier awards program in the United States recognizing distinction in audiobooks and spoken-word entertainment.” Each year, they recognize audiobooks in several categories, and they’ve just released their list of finalists. Here are the finalists in just...

Following a day of generating fan buzz and making headlines for her comments on TikTok about fan-speculated drama surrounding her, Kylie Jenner, and Hailey Bieber, Selena Gomez quit the platform. Cosmopolitan reported that Gomez went live on TikTok to discuss her decision before disabling her account. She said, “I'm very...

The Roy family is going out on top.Succession, the HBO drama about the fictional Roy family's media dynasty, will end after its upcoming fourth season. As Succession creator Jesse Armstrong explained, the decision didn't come easily. "I went into the writing room for season four sort of saying, 'I think...

Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires are two of Nashville's most celebrated musicians — and a married couple whose relationship is widely revered.In a Rolling Stone interview, Isbell recalls that he first saw Shires when she was playing with Billy Joe Shaver at the 2003 Austin City Limits Festival. They officially...

Writer/Director Christopher Landon (Happy Death Day, Freaky) evokes the family-friendly Amblin movies of yesterday for his latest, Netflix’s We Have a Ghost. Wearing its formative gateway horror influences on its sleeves, We Have a Ghost blends nostalgic family adventure-induced charm with Landon’s distinct ability to render authentic characters to an affecting degree. While...

Chicago, IL ­— R. Kelly was sentenced to only one additional year in prison over federal child pornography charges in Chicago on Thursday. Last September, a federal jury convicted the disgraced singer on six of 13 counts, including three counts each of producing child pornography and enticing minors into illegal sexual activity....

Kylie Jenner's reign as Instagram's most followed woman has come to an end for now. Celebrity news fan account PopFaction noted this morning that Selena Gomez, formerly the platform's most followed woman, exceeded Jenner's follower count. While at 10 A.M. EST this morning, Jenner actually still had a slight edge,...

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Kacey Musgraves was a relatively unknown newcomer in 2013, when she gave one of the most widely talked-about performances at the annual Country Radio Seminar in Nashville.The Texas-raised singer and songwriter had scored one radio hit with her debut single, "Merry Go 'Round," and her major-label debut album, Same Trailer, Different Park,...

Cocaine Bear is being unleashed in movie theaters this weekend and we’re all very excited. Who doesn’t want to see a killer bear do hardcore drugs and go on a murderous rampage? It’s the Catalina Wine Mixer of all movie synopses! Entertainment feels guaranteed, thought it doesn’t appear as though...

The ATL rapper shared “Greatness" on Wednesday, a song dedicated to his late nephew Quavo released “Greatness” on Wednesday night, dedicating the new song to his late nephew and Migos member Takeoff. The Atlanta artist shared the official cover art on social media hours before it’s release and captioned the...

Clarkesworld Magazine is one of the largest and most well-known sci-fi/fantasy magazines, publishing respected SFF authors like Catherynne Valente, Jeff VanderMeer, and Caitlin R. Kiernan. They have recently had to close submissions after being flooded with story submissions created with chatbots like ChatGPT. The irony is not lost on them....

Jennifer Lopez's two children, twins Emme and Max, turned 15 today, and their mother gave her millions of followers an intimate look into their life together. Lopez shared an Instagram Reel, set to Taylor Swift's “Fifteen (Taylor's Version),” featuring footage from throughout Emme and Max's lives. Lopez shares her twins...

Nipsey Hussle's Killer Eric Holder Jr. Sentenced to 60 Years in PrisonEric Holder Jr. has learned his fate.  Nearly four years after Nipsey Hussle was killed during a shooting outside his Los Angeles clothing store, Holder was sentenced on Feb. 22 to 60 years to life in prison for Hussle's murder,...

Photography by Getty Images From London Fashion Week to the Met Gala, the British actor's style stays ready for the big screen. By Natalie Michie Date February 22, 2023 Facebook Twitter How does one describe the perfect performance? Thought-provoking. Surprising. Arrestingly interesting to watch. That’s how we feel about Simone...

Actor, comedian, singer and activist Leslie Jordan won the hearts of millions with his charming humor, positive outlook and warm personality. On Feb. 19, an all-star roster of celebrities and musical acts took the stage at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House to pay tribute to the Chattanooga, Tenn. native, nearly...

The longest running genre fest in the US, the Boston Science Fiction Film Festival (Boston SciFi for short) returned for its 48th annual event in Somerville, MA last week. I was only able to attend one of the five days, but I managed to squeeze in four features plus two...

Riot girrl pioneers Bratmobile will reunite this summer for their first performance in more than 20 years. Bratmobile will headline the 2023 Mosswood Meltdown festival in Oakland on July 2, with a lineup that features original vocalist Allison Wolfe and drummer Molly Neuman, alongside Rose Melberg on guitar, Audrey Marrs...

Rihanna celebrated her 35th birthday on Monday night with the most Rihanna celebration possible: A private party at her favorite Santa Monica spot, Giorgio Baldi. TMZ noted that her boyfriend, A$AP Rocky, joined her, and the restaurant was filled with balloons for the birthday girl. Rihanna dressed like the star...

Photography courtesy of Launchmetrics.com/Spotlight Motocross jackets, preppy silhouettes and cartoonish accessories dominated the sidewalks outside the Fall 2023 shows. By Jennifer Berry Date February 21, 2023 Facebook Twitter Fashion month continues on the other side of the pond with the streets of London replete with quintessentially cool and quirky street...

Nominees for one of the most sought after awards of the night, Outstanding Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie, are Amanda Seyfried (The Dropout), Emily Blunt (The English), Jessica Chastain (George & Tammy), Julia Garner (Inventing Anna) and Niecy Nash-Betts (DAHMER—Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story).For the male category, we have Steve Carell (The Patient), Taron Egerton (Black...

Thirty-three years ago today, on Feb. 22, 1990, Travis Tritt released his debut album, Country Club.The record was a long time coming: According to Country Music: The Encyclopedia, the Marietta, Ga., native signed a record deal with Warner Bros. Nashville in 1987 for three singles. The first tune under that...

Vertigo Films has announced they are lining up a horror dream team for new TV series “The Last Days of Jack Sparks,” based on Jason Arnopp’s terrifying, genre-bending novel of the same name. Screenwriter Gaby Hull (Two Weeks to Live, We Hunt Together) is adapting the book and UK horror...

If last year’s Bésame Mucho lineup was a Latino mom’s cleaning playlist, this year’s festival is that plus a Latino dad’s go-to songs on his way to work. On Tuesday, Bésame Mucho announced the lineup — including headliners Maná, Los Bukis, and Gloria Trevi — for its second consecutive festival....

You might be a sci-fi connoisseur, but can you identify science fiction books from the descriptions of people who truly hated them? See if you can guess the sci-fi book based on its 1-star reviews below! Bad reviews can be a bit of a sticking point for authors, and understandably...

Just months shy of her and Robert Pattinson's five-year dating anniversary, Suki Waterhouse is ready to talk openly about her life dating The Batman actor. Waterhouse spoke candidly to The Times about their flourishing but private relationship. The two live together in London after first beginning to date in summer...

Yes, there was another photo error spotted in the Harry Potter reunion special after it aired—but to be completely fair, this mix-up is quite understandable since it involved identical twins.Oliver Phelps, who played George Weasley in the beloved film franchise, confirmed that the HBO Max special mistakenly identified him as his...