There’s a moment in a great blues performance when words stop being enough. The lyric has said what it can say, the singer pulls away from the microphone, and something else has to carry the emotion forward. For Paddy Smith, that something is the harmonica. On his new album, Could Have Found Grace, Smith doesn’t
What to Wear Under a Sweater Vest “The best choice depends on whether you want the sweater vest to read classic, casual, sophisticated, or fashion-forward,” he says. A button-up shirt is a classic sweater vest pairing. “It’s probably the easiest and most universally flattering combination, a crisp white or blue shirt under a V-neck vest
The Shawshank Redemption is generally considered Stephen King‘s greatest film, but these other King gems are just as good as the 1994 classic. Despite being something of a box office disappointment in its initial release, The Shawshank Redemption got its own form of redemption once award season rolled around. The film snagged seven Oscar nominations,
Gypsy Rose Blanchard is speaking out about a recent controversy. After audio clips of her using racial slurs in prison phone calls resurfaced online, the Life After Lock Up star issued a lengthy apology for using the offensive language, including the “cruel” comments she made about her sister Mia Blanchard’s interracial relationship with her fiancé
Dolly Parton died today at the age of 80. Tributes have already begun to pour in from musicians and celebrities who considered the country legend an idol, a mentor, and, in some cases, a collaborator. “So glad she’s with her Carl Dean,” Kacey Musgraves wrote on X. “No one talk to me today.” Reba McEntire
Dolly Parton died aged 80 on Tuesday 25 August 2026 (Image: Redferns via Getty Images) Donald Trump has ordered US flags to be lowered for a week in honour of Dolly Parton, as tributes to the late star also highlighted her long-standing support for LGBTQ+ rights. In a Truth Social post, Trump said the one-week
For the second consecutive week, Broadway‘s Paranormal Activity sold out the August Wilson Theatre, and even with five heavily comped press previews the Levi Holloway play grossed $729,250. Paranormal, directed by Felix Barrett and inspired by the popular film franchise, began previews August 14 and opens tonight. The other big box office news for the
Dolly Parton. (Image: Getty Images) Dolly Parton, the iconic, incredible, philanthropic musical legend sadly passed away aged 80 on Tuesday 25 August. This sad moment has united fans and provided a good opportunity to reflect on all of the wonderful things saint Dolly did for the LGBTQ+ community. From releasing dozens of studio albums and
Dolly Parton has died at 80 after a brief battle with cancer. Parton’s nephew, Bryan Seaver, announced the death on social media. “Dolly opened the door for generations of singers, songwriters, musicians, and dreamers from every walk of life and across every continent,” he said. “From her example, we believed that anything was possible.” Parton’s
Let the glorious Ninth Symphony ring out (choral version, please) because the BBC’s superb cosy crime show, Ludwig, has returned for a second season. Back in 2024, the first season had us hooked and although it’s been a long wait, it looks like the BBC has used that time to ensure the new episodes are
Ben Simmons actually courted Kendall, the pair meeting in the spring of 2018 and making an effort at meeting up whenever possible despite the point guard being based in Philadelphia. Kendall streamed a 76ers game during a photo shoot with Australian Vogue in the spring of 2019, according to the subsequent cover story, and then
Any book could potentially be a book club book, especially when it comes to book clubs that are focused on specific topics or genres. But then there is that category of books that fits what everyone thinks when they think of book club books. These books tend to have lots of character development, explore themes
Tom Holland and Zendaya are in the public eye a lot, and oftentimes they are at carpets and events together. This year, they had a whopping two press tours to complete, with both starring in the two biggest movies of the year so far: Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey. Because of this, we
Critic’s Rating: 4.6 / 5.0 4.6 We’ve waited through half of All American Season 8, and it finally feels like we’ve come home They needed Olivia or some of the other OGs to appear earlier in the season because, while it’s been a decent season, it’s definitely been missing that vibe of a final season.
A blend of memoir, history and biography, Wilbert L. Cooper’s The Black Shield: An American Memoir of Family and Power is an exploration of paradox. Cooper’s parents were Black police officers who used their guns and power “as symbols of our freedom in a country that will not stop killing or incarcerating Black folks.” As
Critic’s Rating: 4 / 5.0 4 Everyone needs a vacation. Even Librarians. Mind you, a holiday at a resort situated on a reactivated magical ley line might not be the most relaxing, but okay. A retreat targeted by a magically-animated, revenge-driven ventriloquist dummy? Yeah, a staycation might be a better idea next time. (Courtesy of
Critic’s Rating: 3.5 / 5.0 3.5 Out of all the upcoming episodes, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 18 Episode 3 seemed the most promising. The first two episodes of Season 18 had me hopeful in terms of believing in the show’s potential to find its magic again without repeating And while the idea of
Tom Brady is kicking off another celebration in his family. The former NFL star celebrated his son Jack on his 19th birthday by sharing a heartfelt tribute to the teen—whom he shares with ex Bridget Moynahan—on his special day. “Happy 19th birthday, Jack!” Tom wrote alongside a carousel of photos in an Aug. 22 Instagram
Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for Lanterns episode 2The DCU has just introduced one of Green Lantern’s most important villains, and HBO’s Lanterns is already making some major changes to the classic DC foe. As seen in Lanterns episode 2, Ulrich Thomsen’s Thaal Sinestro officially makes his DCU debut at the end of the exciting
If you spend any time in the online book community, then you may have noticed the rise of Summerween – a cultural (and retail) phenomenon where people extend the spooky season forwards into the summer. Jonathan Sims’s third novel is perfectly placed to ride that wave. The author is increasingly a presence on the horror
‘National Treasure 3’ Is “Finally Real” With Nicolas Cage Returning, Director Confirms Grab your treasure-hunting gear—Benjamin Gates is coming back. Over two decades after National Treasure was released, the director of the Disney adventure franchise starring Nicolas Cage revealed a third installment is “finally” in development. “I was thinking about mentioning this tonight, I’ll say
[S] Don’t Upstage the Body The fourth novel from Naomi Stephens, Don’t Upstage the Body is a witty Christian mystery that follows the Halfpennys, a family of actors who make their living as professional mourners. Their gig at reclusive Lord Basil Montfort’s service takes an especially dramatic turn when Hippolyta Halfpenny discovers another body than
Quite simply, he’d grown sick and tired of feeling sick and tired. “You’re shaving in the mirror and you don’t want to look at yourself,” he continued. “It gets dangerous.” Determined to ditch his couch potato nature—”It takes a lot of creative energy to sit on your ass and figure out what you’re going to
The nine entries in Star Wars’ Skywalker Saga have generated more than a few conversations over the last several decades. It feels like fans can unanimously agree on some of the films (which are streamable with a Disney+ subscription) being great. However, some spark more mixed reactions, including 1983’s Return of the Jedi. Several moments
A24’s Tony landed at no. 7 in a big expansion to 1,642 runs (from just under 40). It’s cooking with a $5 million weekend and $6.6 million cume in week 3 for the Matt Johnson film starring Dominic Sessa as a young Anthony Bourdain and Antonio Banderas as an early mentor. The coming-of-age story imagines
‘Superman’s David Corenswet Details Workout, Diet Transformation to Become Man of Steel Warning: This article contains minor spoilers for Lanterns season one. Green Lantern Corps’ light is shining bright in the DC Universe. After all, HBO Max’s new series Lanterns is bringing the intergalactic police force to the small screen as veteran Hal Jordan (Kyle
The current layout for the MCU appears to make two notable Avengers heroes effectively unkillable unless the franchise is willing to experience some grave consequences for its setup going forward. Being part of the MCU’s Avengers has become a more common prospect in recent history thanks to the New Avengers technically adding a second lineup


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After starring as brainy Ren Stevens for three years on Even Stevens, bringing the titular Kim Possible to life, and starring opposite Hilary Duff in the 2002 DCOM Cadet Kelly, Christy Carlson Romano took to Broadway for a 31-week run in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast in 2004, playing Belle, before returning to the famed
SATURDAY AM WRITETHRU after Friday afternoon update: Refresh for more and chart…This weekend belongs to Sony, or at least the top two spots at the box office do, with Marvel Studios’ Spider-Man: Brand New Day‘s fourth frame of $36.5 million at 4,006 sites and Blumhouse/Atomic Monster/Stage 6’s Insidious: Out of the Further opening to $23.7M
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