Task #10 of the 2026 Read Harder Challenge is “Read a book recently adapted for film, TV, or musical,” and it’s one of the easiest on the list: we’re in a golden age of adaptations. Books are getting optioned left and right for TV or film, and some of the most popular movies and TV
Justin Timberlake can’t stop the feeling of gratitude for the women in his life. Indeed, the “Can’t Stop the Feeling” singer—who shares kids sons Silas, 11, and Phineas, 5, with wife Jessica Biel—shared a heartfelt tribute to his wife and mom Lynn Harless on Mother’s Day. “The greatest women I know,” Justin, 45, captioned a May
Cardi B is celebrating mamas without the drama. Following past speculation that the rapper and Stefon Diggs broke up, the pair—who welcomed a son in November—were spotted showing off some PDA while posing for photos at the Diggs Deep Foundation’s Mother’s Day wellness event on May 9. In a video shared to social media by
Fashion’s next wave of talent doesn’t hail only from style capitals New York City and Los Angeles. Ohio’s Kent State University boasts one of the best fashion design programs in the country. And that talent was on full display at its 2026 student fashion show. The annual event closed the school’s fashion week, a five-day
Red Hot Chili Peppers have sold their recorded music catalog to Warner Music Group for more than $300 million, reports Billboard. The deal includes all of the band’s recorded output, including their 13 studio albums, which reportedly generate around $26 million annually. Although the band owned their recorded catalog independently for the past year, during
A same-sex couple fighting for a legal marriage in South Korea has the staunch support of two very loving parents behind them. Park Yeo-jin and Hwang Hee-yeon committed to each other for life in a 2020 wedding ceremony, but have been unable to register their marriage legally, since South Korea doesn’t recognize marriage between two
Toy Story 5 is only weeks away from making its debut as part of the 2026 movie schedule, which means fans are close to reuniting with the franchise’s lovable characters. At least one of those famous toys will look a bit different when they show up again, however, as Woody will have gone through a
We know Martin Luther King Jr. as the dynamic minister and activist whose leadership during the Civil Rights Movement led to the passage of landmark legislation that brought all Americans closer to equal rights. But how did he become this towering figure? Lerone Martin, professor of religious studies and director of the Martin Luther King,
Kevin Federline Speaks Out About His Kids With Britney Spears Kevin Federline told ITV in an August 2022 interview that Sean and Jayden chose not to attend their mom’s wedding and “have decided they are not seeing her right now,” nor had they seen her for “a few months.” Britney’s ex said the boys distanced
Nancy Guthrie’s Health Condition Revealed, Medication Needs for Survival As the search for Nancy continues, authorities emphasized that she needs to take daily medication for her survival, which she is likely without. “This is an 84-year-old lady who suffers from some physical ailments, has some physical challenges, is in need of medication,” Nanos shared at the Feb. 2 press conference, “medication that if
French luxury fashion house Lanvin Group has reported revenue of €240 million (~$283 million) in fiscal 2025 (FY25), down 18 per cent year on year (YoY), as macroeconomic headwinds and ongoing transformation initiatives weighed on performance. The group, which owns Lanvin, Wolford, Sergio Rossi and St. John, said results also reflected direct-to-consumer (DTC) optimisation and
Dua Lipa has sued Samsung over its use of her image on cardboard packaging for some of its televisions, which the singer says she did not consent to. Lipa is seeking “no less than $15 million” in damages for “copyright infringement, trademark infringement and misappropriation of Plaintiff’s likeness and image.” In a complaint filed on
Charli XCX is once again steering attention by refusing to stay in one lane. Her new single and video, “Rock Music,” runs just under two minutes, but it arrives with enough visual and sonic friction to keep fans dissecting her next move in the post-Brat era. The track and its accompanying video extend slightly longer
Hugh Jackman has been the embodiment of Wolverine since the character first appeared in live-action back in 2000, but some Logan looks have been better than others. Wolverine has one of the most distinctive comic book looks of any comic book character, with a mask with large wings, vibrant, colorful costumes, and large metal claws
Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Here are the biggest headlines from last week, including the new trailer for The Odyssey, Oprah’s next book club pick, and more. Watch the Official New Trailer for The Odyssey Last month, we were hearing about all
Being mistaken for Reese Witherspoon—what, like it’s hard? Well, actually, the Oscar winner acknowledges that for daughter Ava Phillippe it may be more difficult than judging a tighty-whitey contest for Lambda Kappa Pi. But, “I love being mistaken for her,” the Legally Blonde star, told Gayle King during a 2021 interview with InStyle, “because it
And for those wondering what to get their spouse, allow The Hills alum Lo Bosworth to fill the blank before you. “Moms deserve more than parenting advice,” the Love Wellness CEO told Us Weekly in March, announcing she was delivering a new podcast, Tell Me I’m A Good Mom, two months after she and husband Dom
A guy emailed me last month with a photo. He’d just bought his first pair of pleated, fuller-cut chinos after a decade in slim fit. The fit was right on paper — relaxed thigh, gentle taper, hitting the top of the shoe. But he looked like he was wearing his dad’s pants. The chinos weren’t
London-based instrumentalist and poet Alabaster Deplume’s new album came to fruition last year, after a fervent period of touring with bassist Shahzad Ismaily and drummer Tcheser Holmes in support of A Blade Because a Blade Is Whole. But the roots of the project date back to 2024, when Plume found himself in occupied Palestine working
A first-of-its-kind Christian cell phone network purports to block users from both pornography and LGBTQ+ content. But critics say the project’s size and subjective nature will give the company’s founder too much control over what users can see. Launched on Tuesday, Radiant Mobile aims to create a “Jesus-centric” environment, founder Paul Fisher told the MIT
Zendaya fans are about to have the year of their life. The Dune: Part Two actress has a total of four movies on the 2026 movie schedule, the first of which (A24’s The Drama) has already been released to good reviews. Of course, her next project to premiere is none other than Christopher Nolan’s summer
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PinkPantheress has released a dizzying, extremely British video for her Fancy That single “Girl Like Me.” The Lauzza-directed short opens with an introduction by the British institution Davina McCall—the TV personality who rose to ubiquity as the host of Big Brother—before PinkPantheress dances through a London-themed, cut-and-paste assemblage of moving walkways and synchronised dances, interspersed
Kesha is done playing by anyone else’s rules. The pop icon officially launched her self-described “freedom era” with the release of “ORIGAMI!,” a bold anthem celebrating sex, liberation, and radical self-love. The track arrives ahead of her upcoming Freedom Tour and marks another confident step into her fully independent chapter as an artist. Packed with
There are a lot of people out there who, to this day, will insist that GTA IV is the best game in the series to date, and they’re well within their rights to do that. It’s undoubtedly a brilliant release, and Niko Bellic is definitely one of the series most memorable (and likeable) protagonists, leaving
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In case you missed it, Nordstrom has kicked off its annual May blowout sale with a host of wow-worthy discounts across categories. To boot, Old Navy sweetens its crowd-favorite deals with summer staples, from sundresses to jorts, at major savings up to 80% off, this weekend only. If you’re in the market for some sun-ready
LeBron James Shares Why His Marriage to Savannah James Isn’t “Picture Perfect” LeBron James has never been your average player. “He is truly a king to his queen,” the Los Angeles Lakers star’s wife Savannah James told Cleveland Magazine in 2018. “He treats me with so much respect. I mean, it’s hard to not love
Legacy fashion brand H&M is thrilled to announce its launch on Nordstrom Marketplace, expanding the brand’s reach and giving style driven customers a new way to discover the brand’s most sought after looks. This also marks the brand’s first launch on a curated retail marketplace in the U.S. “Our launch on Nordstrom Marketplace marks an