Month: July 2024

World-ending apocalypses are inherently terrifying, but sometimes what comes after is even scarier. The remnants of humanity are left to pick up the pieces of a world torn apart by devastating catastrophe, with resources far scarcer than ever-present threats. This week’s streaming picks belong to post-apocalyptic horror movies that explore life after the world as
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This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. If you love all things horror, psychological suspense, and dark fantasy or want to dip your toe into these arenas of literature, you’ll want to check out the winners of this year’s Shirley Jackson Awards. Presented July 13,
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WSG Brands proudly announces the acquisition of Von Dutch, the legendary Hollywood fashion and lifestyle brand that changed pop culture forever with its bold presence and iconic styles. Under its new ownership, Von Dutch will be headed by longtime industry veterans Jack Cheika and Marc Benitez, WSG’s CEO and COO. With this acquisition, WSG Brands
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Doing an impression of Robert De Niro is almost ritual at this point in pop culture, with Matthew McConoughey a close second favorite. But according to Zac Efron, who has worked with the Taxi Driver himself, no one does a better De Niro impression than Dave Franco. Efron was able to see Franco’s impression first
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For so many of us, the refrigerator is an appliance we’ve interacted with daily for as long as we can remember. It’s also one we take for granted, rather than viewing it as emblematic of the world-changing innovation Nicola Twilley explores in Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves. As readers will
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“I am absolutely heartbroken over the passing of Shannen Doherty.” the Newsroom alum wrote on her Instagram Stories July 14. “When I was first diagnosed with breast cancer I remembered how she bravely let the world into her journey and reached out to her. We became instant friends- which I honestly couldn’t comprehend at times because
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For most people, “black tie” is pretty much the most formal dress code there is. While technically surpassed by white tie, black tie attire is the more common, modern pinnacle of formal wear that the majority of people will actually experience on some occasions throughout their lifetime. Whether for formal weddings, lavish galas, or opening
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Jessica Pratt made her late-night television debut on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. The Los Angeles–based singer and songwriter played “Life Is,” the first single from her recent album Here in the Pitch. Watch Pratt and her band perform on the Colbert stage below. Pratt is currently on tour behind Here in the Pitch,
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Jodie Turner-Smith (center) with Lauren and Leah Brady in ‘The Acolyte.’ Photo: Lucasfilm Ltd. / Courtesy of Disney+ The conservative Christian scolds of One Million Moms (OMM) have their torches and pitchforks out for Disney once again, this time over the queer space witches on Disney +’s Star Wars drama series, The Acolyte. “Alerting all
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Shannen underwent surgery to have a tumor removed from her brain in January 2023. “We got almost all,” Shannen shared on her Let’s Be Clear podcast, “and the rest we handled with brain radiation.” However, she also experienced major setbacks in her road to recovery, including a “horrible reaction with steroids” she was taking at
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Drew Beckmeyer’s The First Week of School is a game changer, an exceptionally creative back-to-school book that practically turns the genre on its head. It’s full of droll humor that will appeal to readers young and old. As the title suggests, it chronicles a first week inside an elementary school classroom, offering a bird’s-eye view
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