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...