Alicia Siemens shoves her arm back into the sagging sack of flannel and graphic T-shirts to pull a periwinkle something out of the stack. She holds it up against her chest to reveal a floral-print peasant dress circa 1970s. “There’s some staining,” she says, touching a yellowing lace collar, “But we should be able to
Month: October 2022
The following contains minor spoilers for Clerks III. Kevin Smith’s new film is only just out in the world and already the writer/director has a problem with it. Smith has been taking Clerks III around the country with his Convenience Tour, screening it for fans, which means he’s watched the movie himself several times, and
News Watch Wu-Tang Clan, Lil Kim, Fat Joe, More Pay Tribute to Loud Records at BET Awards 2022 Remy Ma, David Banner, Lil’ Flip, Mobb Deep’s Havoc, Dead Prez, M.O.P., Project Pat and Three 6 Mafia also performed By Matthew Ismael Ruiz October 5, 2022 Facebook Twitter Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA onstage during at Cellairis Amphitheatre
The Downers Grove Public Library in Illinois had planned to hold a Drag Queen Bingo event October 11th, to recognize National Coming Out Day. It has since been cancelled after the library received threats. The library was mailed a letter from “Your Friends at Maga” with a confederate flag, a note that says “[F-slur] Lover
Don’t underestimate the second weekend of Paramount’s horror movie Smile. The Parker Finn directed and written title, which has provided many in town that horror remains a bankable genre for the big screen after a $22.6M opening, has a shot of possibly upsetting Sony’s family movie Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile and 20th Century Studios/New Regency/Disney’s upscale
Nick Cannon Welcomes Baby No. 10, His Third With Brittany Bell Nick Cannon and Abby De La Rosa recently had their toes in the sand. The pair took a tropical trip to a seaside location in honor of Abby’s pregnancy, which she announced back in June. “Been on [do not disturb] the last few days,”
Fashion month is nearing its end, and after runway show after runway show, it’s safe to say we have a good handle on the next big fashion trends for spring 2023. Elevated, everyday dressing, high-octane sequins, sheer everything, and anything in between—the latest collections to come from fashion’s heavy hitters and emerging stars run the
In 1994, two years after Quentin Tarantino made his filmmaking debut with Reservoir Dogs, the writer/director delivered an even bigger hit to the masses with Pulp Fiction. Among the movie’s starring actors were Samuel L. Jackson and Uma Thurman, who respectively played Jules Winnfield and Mia Wallace. Nearly three decades after Pulp Fiction’s release, these
Founder of the Nap Ministry Tricia Hersey has created a startling, generous new work in Rest Is Resistance. Grounding her debut book in Black liberation theology, abolitionist traditions and Afrofuturism, Hersey provides a blueprint for rejecting the demands of modern capitalism in favor of our collective health and social progress. Hersey delineates American society as
News Rage Against the Machine Cancel 2023 North American Tour Zack de la Rocha explained that his leg injury has made it impossible for him to play more reunion shows By Matthew Strauss October 4, 2022 Facebook Twitter Rage Against the Machine’s Zack de la Rocha, August 2022 (Astrida Valigorsky/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Rage Against
Broadway held fairly steady at the box office last week, with recent arrivals Leopoldstadt and The Piano Lesson leading the pack of fall newcomers with grosses of $758,988 and $704,051, respectively. In all, Broadway’s 25 current shows took in $25,208,583 for the week ending Oct. 2, a slight 4% slip from the previous week, possibly
It’s over for Tia Mowry and Cory Hardrict. The couple have split after 14 years of marriage, according to a statement shared by Tia on Oct. 4. “I wanted to share that Cory and I have decided to go our separate ways,” she wrote on Instagram. “These decisions are never easy, and not without sadness. We
Despite writing an entire book about H Mart, Michelle Zauner remains largely unbothered whenever she shops at the Asian supermarket chain (which is very frequently). “They definitely don’t care,” she says over the phone. “It’s humbling.” Though the musician and writer, who performs under the moniker Japanese Breakfast, can procure groceries in relative peace, total
It’s hard for me to believe that there was a day when Dwayne Johnson wasn’t one of the most successful and well-known actors in Hollywood. However, there was when the actor made the jump from wrestling over to acting. He said people wanted him to change and not be himself. Now, after 20 years in
Play video content BET Lil Kim is reaffirming her allegiance with Cardi B … and probably at the perfect time too, because her BFF just might be heading into a full-scale rap war. The legendary rapper is set to kick off BET’s “Rap City” reboot, and in an upcoming interview with host Big Tigger …
News Tyler, the Creator to Feature on New Season of Netflix’s Big Mouth The animated, hormone-fueled comedy returns on October 28 By Allison Hussey October 3, 2022 Facebook Twitter Tyler, the Creator, September 2022 (Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Roc Nation) Facebook Twitter Tyler, the Creator will voice a character in the next season of Netflix’s
If you need additional insights before you shop, check out these reviews. OXO Good Grips Sweep & Swipe Laptop Cleaner Reviews A shopper said, “Really easy to use and simple! Is very gentle and I don’t have to worry about it hurting my laptop screen.” Another explained, “I have a touch screen laptop so I
Physical transformations for a role are certainly no surprising feat. But of course movie magic doesn’t always factor into the proceedings, as was the case with Whoopi Goldberg during her latest performance. Her work in the historical drama film Till, one of the most high-profile upcoming movies of the year, drew some notice from one
News Tyler, the Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw Isn’t Happening in 2022, Set to Return Next Year The last incarnation of the festival took place in 2019 By Evan Minsker October 3, 2022 Facebook Twitter Tyler the Creator at Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival 2017 (Kevin Winter/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Tyler, the Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw festival
Welcome, welcome to another edition of Riot Roundup! We’ve asked contributors to share the best comics, graphic novels, and manga they’ve read within the past few months. In this list, you’ll find everything from battles with mental illness to battles with literal devils, journeys of self-discovery and journeys through the cosmos. Some of the stories
A Pulitzer Prize can be a burden, one must assume, trumpeting expectations and pumping reputations from a distance. Martyna Majok‘s Cost of Living won the trophy in 2018, and that victory has been mentioned often in the lead-up to the play’s opening on Broadway tonight in a Manhattan Theatre Club production at the Samuel J.
In her third novel, Our Missing Hearts, the bestselling author of Everything I Never Told You and Little Fires Everywhere delivers a timely dystopian tale about Bird Gardner, a 12-year-old boy who is desperately trying to hold on to memories of his mother from before she left their family. Bird, who is called Noah by
Forget werewolves: She’s shapeshifting into a bride. Before tying the knot with Taylor Lautner, Tay Dome celebrated their upcoming nuptials with a stylish floral-themed bridal shower. On Oct. 3, the registered nurse posted several photos to Instagram from the afternoon event, including a gorgeous table setting, yummy charcuterie spread and a fun DIY flower bar. For her big day, the
Warning: SPOILERS for Blonde are ahead! There has been a lot of talk about how unsettling the film adaptation of Joyce Carol Oates’ book Blonde has been to watch scene after scene. This historical fiction perception of Marilyn Monroe’s life is about the abuse that was speculated the Hollywood starlet endured. But after months of
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar says Kyrie Irving has done something “more destructive, insensitive, and just plain silly” than his COVID-19 vax stance … going off on the NBA superstar for sharing a controversial Alex Jones video on social media. The Brooklyn Nets guard came under fire last month after reposting a 2002 clip of the “InfoWars” host
News Kanye West Plays James Blake Collaboration, Wears “White Lives Matter” Shirt at Paris Fashion Week Show The Anti-Defamation League considers “White Lives Matter” to be a “hate slogan” By Matthew Strauss October 3, 2022 Facebook Twitter Kanye West, October 2016 (Edward Berthelot/GC Images) Facebook Twitter Kanye West is at Paris Fashion Week. First, he
UPDATE, writethru: There was a varied offering at the international box office this weekend with newcomers from Hollywood and offshore markets, as well as notable holds, as we inch closer to full-on action later in October. Big overseas entries included Mani Ratnam’s historical epic Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1 in a strong debut in India and
Zendaya and fashion go together like peanut butter and jelly. So, anytime she hits the red carpet you know she’s going to serve a deliciously good look. And such was the case on Oct. 2 when the Euphoria star made a drool-worthy style statement at the Valentino spring/summer 2023 show at Paris Fashion Week. While attending the luxury
One morning in August, just before sunrise, Bella Hadid arrived at a warehouse in Brooklyn. Blinking back at the bright light, she squinted a little, her skin bare and a tiny bit sunburned, her hair brooming out of a hastily tied low ponytail. She wore a Starface zit sticker on her left cheek. “I thought,
The personal life of Jennifer Lopez is one that it seems the world will never be tired of hearing about. To be fair, she has dated a number of high profile celebrities in her life, including former baseball star Alex Rodriguez, who she was engaged to marry at one time. That was her relationship prior