Married couple Whitney LaMora and Zoe Schor are working to make Chicago history. The couple is in the midst of building the city’s first lesbian-owned hospitality group with an exclusive focus on opening more queer spaces. Friend of Dorothy Bars, as the group is called, currently includes the lesbian cocktail lounge Dorothy Downstairs in the
For generations, kids have grown up with the Toy Story movies, and many can likely quickly tell you that Tom Hanks is the voice of Woody. The Castaway actor first lent his voice to this character back in 1995. Now, he’s set to reprise the role a fifth time, when Toy Story 5 is released
Fans of the cult-classic film Jennifer’s Body, lovers of modern gothic fiction and those who studied abroad in Paris take note: Leslie Baird’s debut novel, Salomé, may be your next favorite book. Salomé is a feminist retelling of the biblical tale of the daughter of Herodias who danced for Herod in exchange for the head
Memorial Day weekend is the perfect excuse to refresh your summer shoe collection, and Lands’ End is making it easy with major markdowns on warm-weather shoe styles you’ll wear from May through September. Whether you’re looking for comfy sandals for everyday wear, classic espadrilles to pair with breezy dresses, pool-ready slides, or versatile flats for
Hailee Steinfeld knows how to touch down on husband Josh Allen’s buttons. The Buffalo Bills quarterback revealed the one quirk that irritates the Sinners star—as well as how he responds. “If I got something in my beard or my mustache,” Josh told Eric Wood on the May 20 episode of the Centered on Buffalo podcast,
Finnish design house Marimekko has reported higher net sales and operating profit for the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, supported by stronger international sales and wholesale growth, even as consumer confidence remained weak in several markets. The company’s net sales increased by 5 per cent to €41.4 million (~$48.44 million) in Q1 ended March 31,
From kissa bars to city pop, Western fascination with Japanese musical tradition is a well-worn trope at this point. But Portland ambient duo Visible Cloaks have set themselves apart from the trend-chasing masses through their genuinely meaningful contributions to Japanese genre kankyō ongaku, or “environmental music.” Last year, Spencer Doran, who makes up the group
Photo: YouTube/Towa Bird Screengrab) Towa Bird clearly knew exactly what she was doing when she cast Katy O’Brian in her new “Dog” music video. The queer rocker’s latest visual is packed with leather, chains, collars, and enough sapphic tension to short-circuit TikTok edits for the next six months. Released alongside her new album Gentleman, “Dog”
Crunchyroll Anime Logo with a shadow under it and an orange gradient in the background. The 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards delivered one of the biggest moments in recent anime history when My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON officially claimed Anime of the Year. The victory arrived during the awards’ 10th anniversary celebration in Tokyo, where millions
June is packed full of exciting new releases, and graphic novels are no exception. If you’re looking for a way to keep track of new and upcoming graphic novels, you need to know about the New Release Index. The New Release Index is a database of upcoming books, curated by Book Riot. It’s organized by
If there’s one Memorial Day weekend sale fashion people wait for every year, it’s Anthropologie’s extra 40% off event. The retailer just marked down hundreds of breezy boho maxi dresses, romantic midi dresses, wedding guest styles, vacation-ready looks, and casual summer staples, and the discounts are seriously good right now. Whether you’re planning beach trips,
The first time I really understood umbrellas, I was standing on a corner in Chicago in a navy overcoat, watching a $14 drugstore special turn itself inside out like a dying jellyfish. Wind grabbed it, flipped it, snapped two ribs, and walked away laughing. I tossed it in the trash and walked four blocks in
DJ Koze’s first song of the year is here. His latest conjury of club mesmerism, the seven-minute “Spiralen,” is the front half of a AA-side single coming on June 12, via his Pampa label. That’ll be backed by another long song, promisingly titled “Wo’s Patric?!?” Find the “Spiralen” video below and the single art beneath
Rhode Island Hospital has started sending records related to trans youth patients getting gender-affirming care to the court of federal Judge Reed O’Connor in Texas, in order to comply with his recent order for the documents. The Department of Justice (DOJ) demanded the records even though there is no formal investigation into the hospital, and
As you likely know, The Devil Wears Prada movies are loosely based on books by Lauren Weisberger, who was once an assistant to Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour. So ever since they’ve been out, there’s been question about whether Wintour was offended by Meryl Streep’s Miranda Priestley character. According to Anne Hathaway, the fashion icon has
Some memoirs swagger with the author’s self-importance. Not historian Ada Ferrer’s magnificent, aptly titled Keeper of My Kin: Memoir of an Immigrant Daughter. Ferrer, a habitué of musty, fragile archives and a brilliant writer, won a 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Cuba: An American History. In this memoir, she writes “as the strange daughter who loves
While it’s been a minute since the Desperate Housewives star lived on Wisteria Lane, she’s since found a new address IRL. “I had my whole adult life here,” Eva told Marie Claire in November 2024 about leaving Los Angeles. “But even before [the pandemic], it was changing. The vibe was different. And then Covid happened,
White jeans are one of our no-fail summer style staples, and we spotted pairs from all of our favorite brands on sale for Memorial Day Weekend. While you can’t go wrong with a great pair of classic jeans (especially pairs that are booty-lifting), white denim offers a subtle but impactful switch in your summer wardrobe.
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday. The Estée Lauder Cos. and Puig End Merger Talks The Estée Lauder Companies and Puig confirmed they were in discussions regarding a potential merger, but they have now terminated thoe talks. “Today, we are reiterating our confidence in the power of our incredible brands, our
Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith is readying a new album. The composer and synthesist will release Ruin: It’s Not Just Music on October 2 through Someone Special, a label she co-founded this year with James Daniel. Below, listen to a title track of sorts, “Ruin,” via a video starring a pole-dancing Pedro Esteveaqui. In a press release,
For one night, The Abbey became the center of the queer universe yet again! Though honestly, many would argue it never stopped being that. The legendary West Hollywood hotspot celebrated its 35th anniversary Thursday night with a packed celebration hosted by comedian Meg Stalter, bringing together drag stars, music icons, reality TV favorites, and longtime
The hunger for more Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel has never been greater, and fans only have to wait a little bit longer to see the franchise’s next chapter. While Buffy ended in 2003 and Angel in 2004, both series have been given a second life in the world of comic books. Most recently,
Libraries can and should be advocating on their own behalf. Libraries are not neutral, and it is not partisan to be unabashedly pro-library. No matter which party puts forth a pro-library bill, libraries should seek to have it passed. It’s something they should educate their community about and encourage their community to act upon, too.
“I love her, she is an angel,” he told Time in 2017. “She is the sweetest, most angelic thing you’ll ever meet.” However, the Holland family—who adopted Tessa in 2014—said goodbye to her in 2024 with heartfelt tributes after she died. Alongside a picture of himself with the pup, Tom wrote on Instagram at the
How Stephen Colbert Ended ‘The Late Show’ With Help From Paul McCartney, Ryan Reynolds & More It’s the end of an era for Stephen Colbert. The Late Show With Stephen Colbert host bid a final farewell to fans as the CBS talk show aired its last episode ever on May 21. However, Stephen wasn’t alone
American fashion group Tapestry, Inc, the parent company of Coach and kate spade, has reported strong third quarter (Q3) results, driven by robust sales growth, higher margins, and strong consumer demand across key global markets. Net sales in Q3 of fiscal 2026 (FY26) ended March 28, increased 21 per cent year-over-year (YoY) to $1.92 billion,
Less than a month after dropping his first solo single ever, Mike D is already back with another new song. The Beastie Boy recorded “What We Got” during the same sessions as “Switch Up,” and was joined in the studio by producer Carter Lang as well as his sons, Davis and Skyler Diamond. Listen below.
Right-wingers are falsely claiming that the two teenagers accused of lethally shooting three people at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday, May 18 are transgender and dating. There is absolutely no evidence that the suspects — 17-year-old Cain Clark or 18-year-old Caleb Vazquez — are either trans or dating, PolitiFact reported. Most notably,
As we head closer to the middle of the summer season, we’re getting more excited for Christopher Nolan’s take on The Odyssey joining other highly anticipated 2026 movie releases. While seeing what the director does with the classic epic unquestionably excited, so does the massive cast. And, apparently working with Zendaya particularly impressed Nolan –
Emma Mills takes readers to 2008 Los Angeles, where tabloid journalism and internet gossip sites are on the rise, in Rachel West and the Fallen Starlet. Rachel West is working as a copy editor for a celebrity-focused tabloid when she befriends actress Molly Byrne, a former child star who’s just as likely to make headlines
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