archiveMay 2026

In the twenty years since Meryl Streep debuted her role as Miranda Priestly in the first The Devil Wears Prada, the character has come to be known as one of the best female villains in movie history. With the sequel among 2026 movie releases in theaters now, Streep namechecked Marvel...

The family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez is in “unfathomable pain” and is pushing back on rumors after prosecutors laid out a chilling account this week of how the 14-year-old California girl was allegedly murdered and dismembered by platinum-selling singer D4vd. In a statement Friday, Celeste’s father, Jesus Rivas, flatly rejected...

Sheriff Country is turning up the heat with a major country star. TVLine reports that Grammy winner Maren Morris will be appearing in the CBS procedural’s first season’s penultimate episode. Airing on Friday, May 15 at 8 p.m. ET, the episode will also feature an original song by Morris, “Parachute.”...

How Much Do the Celebrities Get Paid to Be on Dancing With the Stars?Citing multiple sources, Variety reported in 2019 that Dancing With the Stars contestants make $125,000 for the rehearsal period and first two weeks of the show. If they progress beyond that point, the outlet continued, they earn...

Milton Keynes LGBTQ+ club Pink Punters (Image: Google Maps) Police have said the fire that tore through Milton Keynes LGBTQ+ nightclub Pink Punters was accidental, after a man was released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of arson. Thames Valley Police said a joint investigation with Buckinghamshire Fire &...

If your TBR keeps growing but your budget refuses to cooperate, you’re not alone—but you don’t have to choose between the two. ThriftBooks has become a go-to for readers who want to stretch every dollar and still fill their shelves with books. With their expansive inventory, everyday low prices, and...

Many of the best video game movies have come in recent years, including Simon McQuoid's Mortal Kombat. That movie (which is streaming with an HBO Max subscription) finally gave the beloved franchise an R-rated movie adaptation, complete with gnarly fatalities. Its sequel will introduce Karl Urban's Johnny Cage, and the...

Kellie Pickler has stayed largely out of the public eye in the three-plus years since her husband, Nashville hit songwriter Kyle Jacobs, died tragically.However, her decision to return to the stage of American Idol, where she launched her career 20 years ago, has put her back in the spotlight.Read on to...

Chet Hanks is embarking on a whole new lifestyle. The Running Point star, 35, revealed on Tuesday’s episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon that he’s been living in a Jayco Eagle RV in a “trailer park” after moving to Nashville to pursue his country music career with his band Something...

A man is in critical condition after a suspected homophobic attack in Bristol city centre. Emergency services were called to St Nicholas Street in the early hours of 24 April, where a man in his 30s was found unconscious with serious facial injuries. He was taken to the hospital, but...

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. It’s no secret that neither Marvel nor DC has the greatest track record when it comes to respecting trans people, either in real life or in the stories they tell. But credit where...

As we approach the first weekend of 2026 movie releases in May, we’re officially in summer movie season now! Loking ahead to what big movies are on the horizon, there’s a lot of talk about how The Mandalorian And Grogu – the first Star Wars theatrical release in over six...

Olivia Rodrigo has been heavily impacted by the fictional relationship between Sex and the City characters Miranda Hobbs and Steve Brady. Speaking to Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show, the singer revealed that “multiple songs” on her forthcoming album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, were...

The White Lotus is expanding its cast. Variety reports that Oscar and Emmy winner Laura Dern is joining the HBO hit for Season 4. Dern is replacing Helena Bonham Carter, who recently and unexpectedly exited The White Lotus, not long after filming began. It’s said that the Jurassic Park star...

"They're best friends," Tucci told E! News. "To have it sort of cross over with work was just, like, weird." As for Streep, she was just excited to bond with the cast after leaning fully into her role as ruthless fashion editor Miranda Priestly the first go-round.  At the initial...

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has said she believes the United States may have already had a gay president. She was asked by TMZ if she thought there would be a female or gay president first, when she said: “We don’t know if we’ve already had a gay president. I think there...

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Why Bookstores Are Booming Again As attraction to a more analog lifestyle grows,...

Look, if you’re a movie fan, I can pretty much guarantee you’re a Steven Spielberg fan, too. I mean, the legendary filmmaker changed the medium forever with his massive run of masterpieces, from E.T., to Jurassic Park, Jaws, Raiders of the Lost Ark or Schindler’s List. As the director returns...

One of the longest-standing friendships among country music icons is between Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan.The two have been friends for decades, trading playful jabs and now sharing the microphone on “Songs About Us,” the title track from Aldean’s 12th album of the same name.I chatted with Aldean on release...

The Stranger Things universe isn’t going anywhere. Netflix has renewed animated spinoff, Stranger Things: Tales From ’85, according to The Hollywood Reporter. News of the renewal comes just days after the series premiered on April 23. From showrunner Eric Robles and executive producers the Duffer Brothers, Stranger Things: Tales From...

Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen have a passport to Manhattan. The Row co-founders made a rare appearance on April 30, when they were seen walking around Midtown Manhattan before meeting with a friend for lunch.  The 39-year-olds kept it casual for the outing, with Mary-Kate donning a long black coat,...