archiveFebruary 2025

PEN America has released a new analysis of book bans, Cover to Cover, and it really makes clear the purpose of book banning—which, surprise surprise, is not what book banners say it is. For one, in the more than 10,000 book ban instances that PEN America looked at—which span across...

Killer Collectibles highlights five of the most exciting new horror products announced each and every week, from toys and apparel to artwork, records, and much more. Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week! Nosferatu & The Shining Decorations by One Man Riet Nosferatu‘s Count Orlok and The Shining‘s...

The Grateful Dead were never really part of mainstream culture for most of their 30-year career that ended in 1995 with the death of Jerry Garcia. Sure, they had a hit song in the '80s and now they are ubiquitous, but for years they flew under the radar despite a...

Fox is serving up good news for Next Level Chef. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the cooking competition has been given a two-season renewal, taking the show through its sixth season. Additionally, Fox has ordered a spinoff, Next Level Baker. The four-episode holiday-themed competition will follow a similar format to...

Kylie Jenner Honors “Beautiful Spirit” Jesus Guerrero After Hairstylist’s DeathKylie Jenner is leaning on her friends for support as she grieves the loss of Jesus Guerrero. Following the celebrity hairstylist’s unexpected death at the age of 34, the Kardashians star opened up about how difficult it has been losing one...

At the 78th Academy Awards ceremony in 2005, trailblazing LGBTQ+ movie Brokeback Mountain made history when it garnered three Oscars from eight nominations. It was a seismic moment for LGBTQ+ cinema at the Oscars, Hollywood’s most glitzy, glamorous night of the year. Up until that point, films that celebrated the beauty and...

The Millions’ seasonal previews have become anticipated, admired, and extremely useful events in the book world. Sophia Stewart, an editor at The Millions and Publishers Weekly, was kind enough to answer some of my questions about how it gets made. The Millions has been doing comprehensive previews for a while....

Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday and Jason X will be released on 4K Ultra HD on May 20 from Arrow Video. Both the theatrical and unrated cuts of Jason Goes to Hell have been restored in 4K with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible). Original lossless stereo and DTS-HD 5.1...

Following yesterday’s tragic loss of the great Gene Hackman, many who knew him (and even more who simply respected his work) have spoken out about the accomplished star. Now Bill Murray, who appeared with Hackman in Wes Anderson’s The Royal Tenenbaums has lovingly remembered one of the actor’s final performances,...

Who didn't have a blast with Silly String growing up? Even as adults, it can be a blast at parties and fun to enjoy with your kids, nieces, and nephews. It truly is silly and makes you smile and laugh.It wasn't meant to be a toy, though. Originally, it was...

Confirming that she didn’t have to spot Alec any cash, Kristin added, “I would have never needed to lend Alec $5000. Oh my God.” And almost 24 years later, both Kristin and Alec have, of course, moved on. Today, Alec is married to Hilaria Baldwin, and together they share kids...

It’s June 2024 in a swampy Brockwell Park at London’s avowedly queer music festival Mighty Hoopla, and Rebecca Black has just arrived on stage. She’s in a denim corset, tiny purple miniskirt, Brat-style sunglasses, and brandishing a silver diamante chainsaw. It’s 4pm.  Despite the festival’s line-up spanning pop behemoths Nelly...

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Kelly is a former librarian and a long-time blogger at STACKED. She's the editor/author of (DON'T) CALL ME CRAZY: 33 VOICES START THE CONVERSATION ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH and the editor/author of HERE WE...

David Howard Thornton (Art the Clown in the Terrifier movies) shrinks down to the size of a mouse to play public domain icon Steamboat Willie in the horror movie Screamboat, which has received an official trailer this afternoon along with a theatrical release date. Screamboat will be released only in...

The term "sword and sandal" movie technically refers to a type of Italian cinema that was popular in the mid-20th Century. The movies are set in ancient times, usually ancient Greece or Rome, and often featured American stars of the day. For the purposes of this list, we're expanding the...

The new Lizzo era is here. On Friday, the pop star released her single “Love in Real Life” and its video, a week after hinting at a new era of music during a Twitch stream. Hours before the song dropped, Lizzo teased, “Time to put some gas in 2025.” The...

Two Florida-based rap stars received macabre packages straight out of a horror film when mysterious black coffins appeared at their doorsteps just days apart. DJ Khaled discovered the unsettling delivery at his Miami residence on Saturday, Feb. 15, when two individuals masquerading as delivery personnel convinced the Grammy winner’s security...

The moment police were notified about Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's deaths has surfaced.  Shortly after the legendary actor, 95, and his wife, 64, along with one of their three dogs, were found dead in their Sante Fe, N.M., home, a 911 call was released revealing new details about how...

Sabrina Carpenter is taking her Short n’ Sweet Tour back to the US and Canada. (Christopher Polk/Rolling Stone via Getty Images) There’s more Sabrina Carpenter goodness where that came from! The singer has added extra North America dates on her Short n’ Sweet Tour – and this is how you...

Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. THE HUNGER GAMES: ON STAGE Will Premiere at Specially-Built Venue in London It looks like the IP-machine behind The Hunger Games took notice at how well Harry Potter and the...

Get ready for the “nyandemic“: A new trailer has arrived for the animated post-apocalyptic comedy series Nyaight of the Living Cat from Executive Director Takashi Miike (Lumberjack the Monster, Audition) in celebration of Cat Day in Japan this past Caturday. The anime series will begin streaming this July only on Crunchyroll worldwide...

As we near the May 1 release of the upcoming A Simple Favor 2, officially titled Another Simple Favor, the buzz for the Paul Feig sequel has ramped up. One unexpected element, beyond the location switch from American suburbia to an iconic Italian island, is the type of gin being...

Fans fell in love with 1923 characters Alex and Spencer’s onscreen chemistry during Season 1. It was the kind of steamy love where you didn’t know if you should look away, but you also wanted to watch, because you just couldn't get enough.We chatted with Julia Schlaepfer, who plays Alex, ahead of...

The sheriff’s office in Santa Fe, New Mexico has said the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa “remains an open investigation,” according to Deadline. While the deaths of the couple and their dog are “suspicious enough in nature,” the Santa Fe police say “there were no apparent...

Michelle Trachtenberg’s cause of death may remain a mystery. One day after the Gossip Girl alum, 39, was found “unconscious and unresponsive” and pronounced dead in her Manhattan apartment, the New York City Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed to NBC News that her cause of death had been ruled as “undetermined.”...

The storefront of a Marks & Spencer. (Getty) High-street retailer Marks & Spencer is facing a boycott over its continued advertising on GB News, after a host on the right-wing TV channel used a homophobic slur. The 141-year-old store is under increased scrutiny, with thousands of people urging the business...

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Ashlie (she/her) is an educator, librarian, and writer. She is committed to diversifying the reading lives of her students and supporting fat acceptance as it intersects with other women’s issues. She's also perpetually...

Since launching into Early Access this past October, Piece of Cake Studios’ co-op game Dark Hours has been busy with updates. The latest is a big one with “All Bets Down”, bringing plenty of new content to the game, including a new monster, a new environment and additional difficulty settings....

We lost a legend, and there’s no denying it. Yesterday, Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog were found dead in their home. While we learned about this in the early hours of the morning, many of Hollywood’s greats did not wait to post tributes, as Francis Ford...

“Yeah, it’s laid-back, but I really feel like it’s a driving song,” Brent Cobb tells Rolling Stone. “If I’m driving down the road, this would be the kind of song I’d want to have on in the background. It reminds me of old J.J. Cale albums that I like. To...