It feels strange to write about books right now. But reading is political. One way reading and resistance are overlapping today is the Publishing for Minnesota auction. A group of authors, editors, illustrators, and agents have responded to the crisis in Minneapolis by organizing an auction to raise money for organizations providing legal aid, emergency
Amazon MGM Studios‘ Brett Ratner documentary, Melania, has been nixed from South African theaters, which sources inform us were political reasons. That said, the pic’s South African distributor, Filmfinity’s head of sales and marketing, Thobashan Govindarajulu didn’t provide reasons for the movie’s last-minute pull. He informed the New York Times, “That was our decision.” The
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. One of the great joys of being a romance reader is discovering your favorite tropes—and realizing other people love them just as much as you do. Of course, there are the classics: only one bed, fake dating, enemies
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. It wasn’t until the American Library Association’s Young Adult Library Services division named their finalists for the Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award in December that I realized how the 2025 slate of YA nonfiction titles was


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Thundercat is set to release his first album in six years. Distracted is out April 3 via Brainfeeder Records, and includes the single, “I Did This To Myself” with Lil Yachty, along with additional production from Kenny Beats, Flying Lotus, and the Lemon Twigs. The album also features “She Knows Too Much,” a previously unheard
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Don’t Bet Against Brandon Sanderson Brandon Sanderson has inked a doozy of a deal with Apple TV for
Boston post-hardcore band the Saddest Landscape have announced their first new album in over ten years. Alone With Heaven is out April 24 on Iodine Recordings, and was co-produced by the late Steve Albini and Jack Shirley. According to a press statement, the LP was one of the final recordings Albini worked on before his
AMC Entertainment spilled some preliminary Q4 results ahead of the official release date on Feb. 24 and the debt heavy theater chain announced a pact with some senior secured note holders offering flexibility to refinance its existing term loan credit agreement and extend maturities – giving it some more breathing room. Revenues for the three
The Make-Believe by Hannah Murray (The Dial Press, June 23) Actress Hannah Murray became a celebrity as a teenager when she joined the cast of Skins as Cassie, one of the British television series’s most beloved characters. Off-camera, Murray’s struggles with mental health sent her looking for solace, and at the age of 27, she
You can check out an excerpt up on Reactor now, and take a teeny peek below! The narrow overhang jutting out from the New York City apartment building did little to protect from the downpour. Pok’s back pressed against hard brick as he scanned the gray skies, his augmented reality glasses made pedestrian by the
Above and Beyond: NASA’s Journey to Tomorrow by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich If your budding astronaut is interested in the history of space travel, this is a great book to give them to learn about the history of NASA. The space race began in earnest in 1958 with the establishment of NASA, and reached new heights with
Prolific documentarian Liz Garbus and co-director Elizabeth Wolff celebrate the life and legendary achievements of championship tennis trailblazer Billie Jean King with infectious admiration and gratitude in Give Me the Ball! A nonfiction feature with the propulsive excitement of a great narrative, the film weaves a wealth of archival material around a captivating present-day sit-down
What To Know Jake Lockett returns as Sam Carver in the January 28 episode of Chicago Fire. Lockett talks to TV Insider about reprising his role, Carver and Violet’s relationship, and more. [Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers forChicago Fire Season 14 Episode 11 “Frostbite Blue.”] Welcome back to Chicago, Sam Carver! Jake Lockett returns
What To Know Ryan Murphy’s FX seriesThe Beauty gave us a new transformation…and a fight that needs to be seen to believed. Star Evan Peters says one of the reasons he signed on for the show was for the action scenes. His costar Rebecca Hall addresses the idea of her character now being played by
Kneecap have announced their next album. Fenian arrives on April 24 via Heavenly Recordings, and features Kae Tempest, Ramallah-based rapper Fawzi, and Irish musician Radie Peat. A lead single that references British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, “Liars Tale,” is out now alongside a music video directed by Thomas James. You can watch it below. Fenian,
What To Know Troy Landry set strict quotas to motivate his teams. Ronnie and Timmy’s risky night scouting led to their best day of the season. Leron and Porkchop’s switch to fish head bait resulted in their largest catch, a 12-foot gator. [Warning: The below contains spoilers for Swamp People.] The unpredictable waters have been
What To Know Some songs fromBridgerton‘s fourth season have already been revealed. Find out which artists are getting classical covers. Bridgerton‘s fourth season is upon us, and as always, fans are eager to see which popular songs are getting the Regency era treatment to play alongside the unfolding love story between Benedict (Luke Thompson) and
Focus Features is releasing the Working Title and StudioCanal movie Pressure on May 29, ahead of the annual D-Day day of remembrance, setting the stage for a major theatrical event tied to one of the most consequential moments in modern history. Featuring an all-star ensemble led by Andrew Scott, Brendan Fraser, Kerry Condon, Chris Messina
[Warning: The following contains MAJOR spoilers for the Wednesday, January 28, episode of Jeopardy!] While the second semifinal game of the 2026 Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions wasn’t quite the runaway that the first onewas, the Daily Double wagers ultimately became the deciding factor in who would move on to the finals to face Scott Riccardi,
From the red carpet to Instagram, Pilates expert Nofar Hagag is helping stars like Brooke Shields, Emily Ratajkowski, and Karlie Kloss look and feel their best, in photos and in real life. The fitness pro, known for her full-body sweat sessions featuring 25 minutes on the Reformer and 25 minutes on the Cadillac, is telling
Gibbs (Mark Harmon) was a man of few words on the mothership for 19 seasons. But with NCIS: Origins, we’re getting to see parts of his life we eitherbarely heard about or never knew existed. And the good news is we’ll get to learn a lot more. The NCIS prequel was on the list of
Here’s some good news for fans ofThe Lincoln Lawyer: It’s coming back for more! Netflix announced one week before the return that the adaptation of Michael Connelly‘s books starring Manuel Garcia-Rulfo has been renewed for Season 5. “We’re so excited to share the upcoming fourth season with the audience on February 5th, and even more
It’s intriguing final weekend at the January box office — if only one, or two or three, of these wide releases can overperform after last weekend’s monster storm shut the lights at 400 theaters. Yes, 20th Century Studios’ Sam Raimi-directed island genre thriller Send Help will lead stateside with around $15M+ in North America at
What To Know Kurt Russell confirmed that Season 2 of Taylor Sheridan’s new drama The Madison has already been filmed, despite no official renewal announcement. Production schedules were adjusted to accommodate Russell. The series, starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Russell, is described as an intimate family drama set between Montana and Manhattan. The Madison doesn’t need
It may have taken four seasons for Benedict (Luke Thompson) to get hisfairy tale romance, but the second eldest Bridgerton hasn’t been sitting idly by while his siblings found love. Benedict has been on a journey of his own sinceBridgertonSeason 1. In addition to exploring his passion for art and escaping the ton for the
If you have been missing The Neighborhood, don’t worry. There is less than one month until it returns with all-new episodes on CBS. The sitcom went on hiatus for the holidays on December 8. During that episode, Marty Butler (Marcel Spears) was looking for an engagement ring for his girlfriend/baby momma, Courtney (Skye Townsend). Dave
HBO has finally set a premiere date for its long-teased limited drama series DTF St. Louis, starring Jason Bateman, David Harbour, and Linda Cardellini, among others. Along with unveiling the premiere date, HBO has also released a trailer, cast list, and more exciting details for what looks to be an intriguing series. Below, we’re breaking
Ponies‘ Bea (Emilia Clarke) doesn’t have the best of luck in the romance department. After all, Season 1 begins with her CIA agent husband being taken out by the KGB. But once she sets out to unravel the mystery of his death in Moscow, Bea finds herself in not one, buttwocomplicated relationships as she works