Happy Valley might not be the best title for this hit crime drama. It’s not about a Chinese takeaway and nor does the Calder Valley, where it’s set, seem a particularly happy place. Not in a show dealing with violence against women, rape, suicide, addiction, broken families… But with powerful storytelling, fantastic lead characters and
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Akon is still backing Kanye West, even after the guy proclaimed his love for Hitler and Nazis — going so far as to say, he isn’t offended … ’cause the remarks aren’t aimed at him. The singer sat for an interview with Sky News this week … during which he said he supports Ye’s right
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Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler’s working relationship has continued to flourish years after their breakthrough film Fruitvale Station. Of course, that relationship extended to the Creed franchise with Coogler directing the first film and producing its sequel. While Coogler produced Creed III, Jordan is the one calling the shots now, as he will make
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For her first big fashion moment, Alexandra O’Neill was locked down, pre-vaccine, and totally alone save for her dog. When newly-minted First Lady Dr. Jill Biden appeared at President Joe Biden’s inauguration in 2021 wearing a turquoise coat and dress designed by her brand, Markarian, she—and the label—became famous overnight. Nearly two years later, when
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For two seasons, “Los Espookys” followed the horror-tinged comedic hijinks of friends aiming to turn their love of horror into a profitable business. Despite its critical acclaim, Deadline reports today that the recently aired second season will be the series last. Created by Fred Armisen, Ana Fabrega, and Julio Torres (HBO comedy special “My Favorite Shapes”), “Los Espookys” debuted in 2019, with season
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Evette Dionne’s anticipated second release after her celebrated children’s nonfiction book, Lifting as We Climb, is a bracing essay collection on the dangers of fatphobia and her personal resistance to its claims. The former editor-in-chief of Bitch magazine braids the personal with the political in Weightless: Making Space for My Resilient Body and Soul, breaking
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For two seasons, “Los Espookys” followed the horror-tinged comedic hijinks of friends aiming to turn their love of horror into a profitable business. Despite its critical acclaim, Deadline reports today that the recently aired second season will be the series last. Created by Fred Armisen, Ana Fabrega, and Julio Torres (HBO comedy special “My Favorite Shapes”), “Los Espookys” debuted in 2019, with season
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News Phoebe Bridgers and Storefront Church Cover Low’s “Words”: Listen A tribute to the late Low drummer and vocalist Mimi Parker By Matthew Strauss December 2, 2022 Facebook Twitter Phoebe Bridgers (Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for Coachella), Lukas Frank (Zoe Donahoe) Facebook Twitter Storefront Church and Phoebe Bridgers have released a new cover of “Words,” the
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News UK Rapper Pa Salieu Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison The musician was convicted of violent disorder and possessing a bottle as an offensive weapon By Matthew Strauss December 2, 2022 Facebook Twitter Pa Salieu, July 2022 (Joseph Okpako/WireImage) Facebook Twitter The British rapper Pa Salieu has been sentenced to 33 months in prison,
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News The Strokes Announce New Vinyl Box Set of Singles The Singles – Volume 01 collects material from 2001-2006 By Matthew Strauss December 2, 2022 Facebook Twitter The Strokes’ Julian Casablancas and Albert Hammond Jr., June 2022 (Jana Legler/Redferns) Facebook Twitter The Strokes have announced The Singles – Volume 01, a new vinyl box set
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News Suspected Killer of Migos’ Takeoff Arrested A 33-year-old man named Patrick Xavier Clark was charged with murdering the rapper in Houston By Allison Hussey December 2, 2022 Facebook Twitter Kirsnick Khari Ball aka Takeoff, November 2016 (Prince Williams/WireImage) Facebook Twitter A 33-year-old man named Patrick Xavier Clark has been arrested for the murder of
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by Joshua Whitehead While in Toronto, a reporter, having researched me thoroughly, asked: “So Josh, can you tell me how the death of your grandmother has influenced your novel?” Being a fledgling writer at the time, I accommodated the request and reluctantly retold the story of my grandmother’s murder in the sixties — at which
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