Month: February 2025

The editors over at Goodreads have looked at this year’s cozy mysteries and compiled a list they think their 150+ million members would like. They mention how, as we’ve explored before, the escapism and softness of cozy reads has become more sought after these days. Though this particular list focuses on cozy mysteries, the cozy
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If Dior Sauvage and Tom Ford Noir shared their most compelling traits, they’d create Commitment. Introducing COMMITMENT, one of Mission Fragrances’ most celebrated scents, renowned for its bold, charismatic, and enduring profile. This masterfully crafted fragrance balances vibrant top notes of bergamot and fresh lavender with a heart accented by spicy cardamom, creating an energetic
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Perfume Genius has shared the second taste of his forthcoming new album, Glory. “No Front Teeth” is a duet between Mike Hadreas and New Zealand singer-songwriter Aldous Harding. Both of them—along with Alan Wyffels—appear in an epic, unhinged, and hilarious music video directed by Cody Critcheloe, who made Perfume Genius’ “Queen” video back in 2014.
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U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes blasted President Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender people from serving in the military on Tuesday. Reyes called the order’s assertion that trans pronoun use undermines troop effectiveness “frankly ridiculous” and evidence of Trump’s “unadulterated animus” against trans individuals. Reyes made her comments during a hearing in which she questioned
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NECA is ready to transform your toy collection with The Howling werewolf ultimate action figure. The 7″ scale toy stands over 9″ tall and is fully articulated, including its jaw. Three interchangeable heads and six interchangeable hands are included along with a posing base feature different-sized rods for various height positions. It’s packaged in a
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Dusty, sepia-toned darkness blankets the pages of Oasis, a  poignant and cinematic graphic novel by Guojing, whose prior acclaimed works include The Only Child and The Flamingo. Previously a concept artist for animated TV shows and games, Guojing has a knack for atmospheric lighting and a strong grasp of the power of scale, which is
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Rick Buckler, who played drums in UK new wave outfit and mod revivalists The Jam, has died. Buckler’s bandmates—singer and guitarist Paul Weller, and bassist Bruce Foxton—confirmed the news in a message posted across Weller’s social media accounts. While an exact cause of death has not been revealed, a statement from Buckler’s family to the
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Share Tweet Share Share Email The BBC has firmly denied rumors suggesting that Doctor Who and its lead star, Ncuti Gatwa, are facing cancellation due to alleged “wokery” in its storylines. The broadcaster called recent tabloid reports “incorrect,” dismissing claims that the long-running sci-fi series is in danger
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Fans of Keanu Reeves’ Constantine were pleasantly surprised when it was announced back in 2022 that the movie would be getting a long-awaited sequel. The 2005 original seemed to only get more popular as time has gone on, and yet, following the original announcement, we’ve heard very little about the status of Constantine 2. Those
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Arkansas ‘has introduced ‘s legislation mirrors Illinois’s anti-book ban bill in that it ties a small pool of money to anti-book ban policies in libraries state wide. It applies both to public school libraries and public libraries statewide. HB1028 repeals Arkansas Code § 5-27-212, then provides criminal protections for library workers and school employees when claims
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Clay Gravesande and AD Smith: Not Together While Clay expressed his hesitation to getting married due to his own outlook on his father’s infidelity, AD reassured him that they would prevail as a couple and all seemed to be well between the two.  But once faced with the task of saying I do to forever at the altar,
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Caleres (NYSE: CAL) and Favorite Daughter announced an exclusive license agreement for Favorite Daughter’s first shoe line. Caleres will exclusively produce the brand’s women’s shoes starting with the Fall 2025 season. The partnership follows a collaboration between Caleres portfolio brand, Dr. Scholl’s, and Favorite Daughter dropping in May 2025. Centric Brands, which co-owns the brand
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Take a bite… After closing out January with a trip to the prom in Carrie (listen) and kicking off February with a look at Tom Ford’s Academy Award-nominated thriller Nocturnal Animals (listen), we’re feeling festive for Valentine’s Day as we check out Mitchell Lichtenstein‘s vagina dentata-centered horror comedy Teeth! In Teeth, high school student Dawn
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For many readers, Robert Frost looms large as the American poet who captured the rhythms of New England life and the patterns of nature in poems like “The Road Not Taken” and “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening.” Celebrated for capturing ordinary speech in his poetry, Frost incorporated influences such as Shakespeare and Percy
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In August 2023, Placebo’s Brian Molko was sued by Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni for calling her a “piece of shit, fascist, racist” during that summer’s Sonic Park festival. Now, after prosecutors in Turin opened an investigation into the claims, he’s being charged with defamation for “contempt of the institutions,” reports Italian newspaper La Stampa.
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Developer/publisher sodesign looks to scratch that post-apocalyptic itch for Survival Horror fans with their upcoming third-person shooter MINSK, which recently had nine minutes of gameplay revealed to get you in the mood. Courtesy of YouTube channel Punish, the video shows off the wasteland you’ll have to navigate, as well as glimpses of the enemies you’ll
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