Month: October 2025

Trump’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) seeks to end all Medicaid and Medicare funding for young people’s gender-affirming care (GAC), according to newly proposed rules shared by NPR. A trans activist said the rules would amount to a “de facto national ban” on GAC. The proposed rules would prohibit all federal Medicaid and
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This article contains major spoilers for It: Welcome to Derry‘s episode 2. After its memorable opening episode, IT: Welcome to Derry continues its narrative momentum in episode 2 before leaving viewers with another intriguing cliffhanger. In episode 2, It: Welcome to Derry takes things down a notch when it comes to scares to feature more
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Writer and director Cameron Crowe has left an indelible mark on pop culture: He’s given us classic movies including Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Singles, Jerry Maguire, Say Anything and Almost Famous. The latter is loosely based on Crowe’s experience as a (very) young reporter for Rolling Stone. In The Uncool, Crowe gives us an
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Sid and Nancy, Gomez and Morticia, Vincent and Mia, Shrek and Fiona… Basically, the possibilities are endless when it comes to classic Halloween couples’ costumes. And by the time spooky season rolls around each year, there are also countless of-the-moment ideas to rip from pop culture for a fresh—but hopefully still identifiable—take on dressing up.
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While touring behind her last album, Dance Fever, Florence Welch was hospitalized for an ectopic miscarriage; the singer channeled the effects of that life-altering, traumatic event into work for a follow-up. For the resulting Everybody Scream, Welch dove into medieval and renaissance studies and the history of witchcraft and mysticism, shrouding her characteristically vivid chamber
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Director David O. Russell has stirred up plenty of controversy during his career relating to his behavior on set and relationships with his actors, but one collaborator with whom he really seems to click is Jennifer Lawrence. The actress had her big breakout in 2010 starring in Debra Granik’s Winter’s Bone, but some of her
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Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. New Dr. Seuss Book Will Celebrate the U.S.’s 250th Anniversary I’m not in a particularly celebratory mood, but the Cat in the Hat is here for it. A Dr. Seuss manuscript featuring the popular character
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Melissa Auf der Maur, the former bassist of Hole, touring member in the Smashing Pumpkins, and co-founder of New York’s Basilica Hudson, has announced a new memoir. Even the Good Girls Will Cry: A ’90s Rock Memoir comes out March 17 via Da Capo. Check out the book cover below. Billed as “part rock memoir,
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Over a month before Bloody Disgusting and Cineverse’s Silent Night, Deadly Night slashes into theaters, we’re giving you the opportunity to see the movie up on the big screen in Hollywood. And Billy’s not coming down the chimney alone. Art the Clown is coming with him. Bloody Disgusting and Cineverse present a Double Feature event
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For Kourtney, she wants everyone to move with “light and love,” noting that before she left the chat, she told Khloe that the “criticism is off the charts these days.” To which, Khloe noted that she won’t be “shamed” for having feelings that don’t necessarily align. “I’m just trying to limit my communication with people
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“I was like, ‘I’m Heidi. I’m going to do a Heidi-themed dirndl-type thing in patent leather,'” she explained to host Jimmy Fallon. “But I had to do my own hair and makeup. I didn’t know anyone at the time who does special effects makeup.”  As a result, she acknowledged, “This is boring.”  But she definitely
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Drake is hoping to revive his lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) that a federal judge threw out earlier this month. The musician and his legal team filed a notice of appeal today (October 29) in a New York federal court. When reached by Pitchfork, a spokesperson for Drake said, “This confirms our intent to
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Snoop Dogg is back in the spotlight with a renewed focus on LGBTQ+ advocacy and HIV awareness, signaling a clear effort to strengthen ties with the community after earlier public missteps. The rapper and cultural icon made a surprise appearance at Jackson State University for GLAAD’s “Generation Z & HIV: Human Issue. Southern Solution. An
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Kelly Marie Tran and David Dastmalchian have been set to star in the psychological thriller Kodak Super-XX, the feature directorial debut of Auden Bui (The Lost City of Tomorrow).  Kodak Super-XX is being produced by actor Ron Perlman’s newly launched film, TV, and new media studio, Asylm Studios, Deadline reports today.  The psychological neo-noir film is described as
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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. The Launch of a $50 Million Literary Arts Fund Some good news for your Wednesday! Publishers Weekly reports
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The days might be getting shorter but there’s still plenty of time for scrolling… and saving. Case in point, lululemon’s We Made Too Much section, where you’ll find stylish steals starting at just $9. The timing couldn’t be more perfect because now, you can stock up on must-have autumnal workout and loungewear that are both
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