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A Stunning New Romantasy Set in New Orleans
Books

A Stunning New Romantasy Set in New Orleans

As the new month starts, we’re sitting back and taking stock of the latest goings-on in the world of BIPOC lit. While we’re getting the temporary shutdown of a fire literary magazine, we’re also getting a star’s reading list and what sounds like a delicious New Orleans-set romantasy. Let’s get...
Miranda Lambert Reveals When She Knew ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Was a Hit
Music

Miranda Lambert Reveals When She Knew ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Was a Hit

Miranda Lambert never saw the record-breaking, genre-leaping success of Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" coming. But she started to get an idea of just what a massive hit the song was about to be after she began adding it to her live set.Lambert co-wrote "Choosin' Texas" with Langley and songwriter Joybeth Taylor.She also made a...
Netflix’s Top 4 Movies Today (Sunday, May 31, 2026)
Pop Culture

Netflix’s Top 4 Movies Today (Sunday, May 31, 2026)

Polymarket bettors have clearly deduced the latest No. 1 movie on Netflix for this week, but could a new throwback title shake things up? While the recent Netflix Originals are still ranking high, a 2007 thriller with major stars has entered the fray. Continue on to see the Netflix top...
Was Marilyn Monroe Murdered? Inside the Conspiracy Theories
Celebrity News

Was Marilyn Monroe Murdered? Inside the Conspiracy Theories

When Marilyn Monroe died on Aug. 4, 1962, countless conspiracy theories were born. The Los Angeles County Coroner determined that the 36-year-old—who was born Norma Jeane Baker on June 1, 1926—died of acute barbiturate poisoning and ruled her overdose a probable suicide. But that verdict has simply never sat well...
Trans woman found dead near Houston bayou identified as Persia Amarra Conway
LGBTQ

Trans woman found dead near Houston bayou identified as Persia Amarra Conway

Persia Amarra Conway’s body was found last week near Brays Bayou. (Michelle P Simmons/Facebook) The transgender woman whose body was discovered near Brays Bayou in Houston last Monday (25 May) has been identified as 33-year-old Persia Amarra Conway. Conway’s identity was first confirmed by Blaque Out magazine on Friday (29...
M.I.A. Sues Kid Cudi for .8 Million After Being Kicked Off Tour
Music

M.I.A. Sues Kid Cudi for $2.8 Million After Being Kicked Off Tour

M.I.A. has sued Kid Cudi for more than $2.8 million after the musician, whose full name is Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi, removed her from his Rebel Rangers Tour following “offensive remarks” she made while serving as opener at a recent gig. In a complaint filed in the United States Court...