There’s no denying that Jon M. Chu’s Wicked adaptations have changed many people for good. After setting box office records with Act I in 2024, the second half of the movie defied gravity even further when it hit the 2025 movie calendar last month. It’s not just the average moviegoer who has been touched by
Month: December 2025
Every Day I Read Every Day I Read: 53 Ways to Get Closer to Books, Hwang Bo-reum’s delightful collection of bite-sized essays translated by Shanna Tan, brims with observations on the reading life. Bo-reum—author of the blockbuster novel Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop (2022)—is a companionable writer with a straightforward style and unabashed passion for
Finding just the right gift for everyone on your list can feel like an impossible task—who has the time, or creativity for that matter. Luckily, Tamera Mowry-Housley managed to accomplish that for… View Original Source Here
Even stranger things than monsters are being found in the town of Hawkins. Eagle-eyed fans spotted a hilarious editing error in episode two of Stranger Things season five, in which Will (played by Noah Schnapp) and Robin (Maya Hawke) go on a mission to find the exact place where he last had a vision from
The Debenhams brand has posted a 20 per cent rise in gross merchandise value (GMV) and a 50 per cent jump in EBITDA for the six months ended August 31, 2025, versus the second half (H1) of fiscal 2025 (FY25). Debenhams Group has reported a strong H1 FY26 turnaround, led by Debenhams’ 20 per cent
Lily Allen will tour North America for the first time in seven years in April 2026. The dates behind her viral-famous divorce album West End Girl include shows in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Toronto. Billed as Lily Allen Performs West End Girl, the tour will feature full-length renditions of the album, in sequence.
It’s July 4, 1861, and the featured speaker at this year’s Independence Day celebration at Concord, MA, is high-spirited and fiercely patriotic Eloise Jacobson. She rails against the South’s attack on Fort Sumter and the injustice of slavery. A newspaper article recounting the speech inspires her brother Edward to enlist. The siblings’ father, a proud
Russia’s federal media regulator has blocked access to U.S. children’s online gaming platform Roblox for allegedly violating the country’s infamous law against LGBTQ+ “propaganda.” Reuters reports that Roskomnadzor, Russia’s Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media, announced the ban on December 3, claiming that Roblox is “rife with inappropriate content that
Journey into the dark side of the pursuit of excellence when HIM makes its streaming debut December 19 exclusively on Peacock. From producer Jordan Peele, the psychological horror film stars Marlon Wayans (Scary Movie) and Tyriq Withers (I Know What You Did Last Summer). Rising-star quarterback Cameron Cade has devoted his life, and identity, to
After a period of uncertainty amid Warner Bros. restructuring and James Gunn’s DCU, The Batman Part II is finally beginning to take shape. Plot and character details have been few and far between. Aside from the Joker tease in The Batman‘s ending, next to nothing is known about the sequel’s plot, nor the villain(s) Robert
So how can you support anti book censorship work through holiday giving? Here are 10+ ideas. Some will be pretty straightforward ways to support efforts in overturning book censorship and supporting public institutions of democracy. Others will stretch you and your gift recipient a little bit more, perhaps offering the chance to spread holiday energy
Taylor Frankie Paul & More #MomTok Stars: Meet ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Cast! Chase McWhorter is clearing the air about his past. The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star—who was married to MomTok member Miranda McWhorter from 2017 until 2024—broke his silence on reports that he was arrested back in July for a DUI and
There’s only love in Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s festive building. As Christmas nears, the I Said I Love You First singers—who tied the knot in September—offered a look at how they’re celebrating the holiday together as a married couple. In her Dec. 4 Instagram post, Selena, 33, shared a sweet video of her and
Last Updated: December 5, 2025 The Secret’s Out: You Don’t Need to Be a Stylist to Dress Well Let me tell you something I learned after helping over 100,000 men build wardrobes with confidence: most guys don’t want a fashion degree—they just want a cheat sheet. You want to open your closet, grab a few
On his follow-up to 2022’s Learn 2 Swim, Redveil takes the reins as both rapper and producer to craft the exact type of sound he hears in his head. Sankofa is built atop jazz rhythms, soulful harmonies, and some intentionally blown-out production, meshing his influences to form an impassioned and eclectic listen. Leading the LP
After just six episodes, Heated Rivalry has made the internet feel like playoff finals. The series leans into queer romance with tension-packed stares, locker-room rivalries, and stolen hotel-room moments. The show dropped November 28 on Crave in Canada and HBO Max in the U.S. and Australia to much excitement. Its presence online has been massive,
Creep I.E. Con, one of Southern California’s biggest horror themed conventions, is pulling zero punches in 2026. From January 30th through February 1st, the Ontario Convention Center will host four horror icons across one legendary weekend: Robert Englund, Bruce Campbell, Kiefer Sutherland, and Cassandra Peterson—Elvira, Mistress of the Dark! Together, they top a jaw-dropping lineup that
Becoming a mother has to be one of the most life-changing life transitions, but imagine doing so while also being one of the biggest movie stars?! I’m talking about Margot Robbie, who welcomed her first child with her husband Tom Ackerley in October 2024 before jumping to film Wuthering Heights with Jacob Elordi. Ahead of
★ Grace & Henry’s Holiday Movie Marathon In Grace & Henry’s Holiday Movie Marathon, Matthew Norman pens a poignant tale of a pair in search of the holiday spirit. The titular characters have both suffered the recent loss of their spouses when their well-meaning moms initiate an awkward meet. Despite acknowledging that they’re not ready
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,
Professional Life: After appearing in all three High School Musical films, Hudgens went on to star in films such as Bandslam, Beastly, Sucker Punch, Spring Breakers, Machete Kills, Second Act and Bad Boys for Life. “High School Musical was a fantastic journey, but it completely derailed me from where I originally saw my career going,” she told The Guardian in
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Thursday. Bolis Media has acquired a majority stake in Office Magazine, the independent New York publication shaping downtown culture. As part of the merger, finalized in September 2025, Simon Rasmussen remains editor in chief, while co-founders … Continue reading View Original Source Here
Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Slovakia have all withdrawn from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest after the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) declined to hold a vote on Israel’s participation in the competition during its general assembly meeting today (Thursday, December 4). The Eurovision organizer had postponed an earlier planned vote after Israel and the Palestinian
The United States Tennis Association (USTA), the national governing body for tennis in the U.S., has quietly banned transgender women from competing in women’s events. According to independent journalist Marisa Kabas, who first reported the news in her newsletter The Handbasket this week, the policy change was made to comply with a February 5 executive
Dean Norris (“Breaking Bad”) and Jessica Garza (“The Purge”) will star in the supernatural horror-comedy Dubbels, Deadline reports. The ensemble also includes Zak Corrigan, Marié Botha (“The Penguin”), Jordan Mann, Steele Whitney, Jonathan Cruz, and Jessica Gibbon. In the film, an environmental engineering firm led by Pete (Corrigan) is assigned to evaluate an abandoned ski resort built
There aren’t many collaborations that feel inevitable in a good way, but David Morales linking up with Leroy Burgess hits that sonic sweet spot. These are two artists who shaped the DNA of vocal-led club music long before most of today’s producers ever touched a DAW. Their new track “Come On,” arriving on Morales’ DIRIDIM
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Hollywood is mourning the loss of one of its brightest stars. Following the death of former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders choreographer Criscilla Anderson—who passed away at the age of 45 following… View Original Source Here
Dec. 31, 2024: Baldoni, Wayfarer & Others Sue The New York Times Baldoni, Wayfarer, Heath, Sarowitz, Nathan, TAG, Abel, RWA Communications, Wallace and Street Relations filed a $250 million lawsuit against The New York Times Dec. 31. In the suit obtained by E!, The New York Times was accused of libel, false light invasion of privacy,
UK-based womenswear fashion brand Sosandar PLC has reported a revenue rise of 15 per cent year on year to £18.7 million (~$24.7 million), with own site sales jumping 28 per cent, for the six months ended September 30, 2025 (H1 FY26). Gross margin held steady at 62.2 per cent, reflecting the company’s continued focus on