In early 2021, one year into a radically different way of living in America thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, book bans began popping up with a regularity not seen in quite a long time. It started in the spring, continued to expand through the summer, and became a full-blown movement by the fall. Concerned individuals—a
FilmMagic/FilmMagic for HBO/Max; Amy Sussman/Getty Images, Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Some Hollywood couples could add significant weight to their trophy shelves after the 78th Emmy Awards on Monday, September 14. Matthew Rhys is doubly nominated for his lead performances in Widow’s Bay and The Beast in Me, while his longtime partner, Keri Russell, picked up a nomination
And while the high schooler still acts—playing Paige on the show Mani from 2018 to 2022 and starring in the recently released movie American Summer with Steve Guttenberg,Christie Brinkley and Logan Gray—there was a time when the main role she wanted to focus on was just being a kid. “I’ve kind of been focusing on
FENIX360 continues its commitment to celebrating independent artists with a special live showcase at The Triad Theater in New York City on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The evening will bring together an eclectic lineup of performers, including Jasmine Kara, Rucosmic with Nicholas Valente and Dekko Mills, Amanda Ayala, and the duo Fat Nicky and the
Donatella Versace has another stylish move up her sleeve! The iconic designer is joining forces with REVOLVE for a venture that reaches far beyond the runway and red carpet. Versace, who has dressed everyone from Jennifer Lopez, and Kim Kardashianto Zendaya, Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé,Hailey Bieber,Britney Spears, Angelina Jolie, Kylie Jenner, and more A-listers,
Rocky Kramer will be hosting “Chicago” on this week’s episode of Rocky Kramer’s Rock & Roll Tuesdays on Twitch. Tune into Twitch on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026 at 7 PM PT for this amazing show. Rocky Kramer is a guitar virtuoso, often being compared to the greatest guitar players in the world. Rocky has performed
For Shaina Rainford, Bask & Lather Co. began with something deeply personal: family, hair loss, and a desire to find a solution that actually worked. Today, that personal journey has evolved into a rapidly growing haircare company with a devoted community, a major social commerce presence, and a philosophy rooted in a refreshingly simple promise:
Getting down to business! Halle Berry, Alix Earle, Cardi B, and more stars stepped out for Create & Cultivate, the world’s largest festival for women in business, in Los Angeles, California, on Sept. 19 and 20. The A-listers mixed business with pleasure while spotlighting their respective brands, with Berry representing Joylux, Earle showing off Reale
“Fashion, in many ways, is a tool for me,” she told Vanity Fair in November 2024. “I consider myself a shyer person, which I guess you wouldn’t quite realize from the crazy, sometimes ridiculous things that I wear. But it’s my armor.” The pair even create characters to embody for each outfit. “We give them
Exclusive Interview What To Know Rose Dommu’s debut novel Best Woman reimagines My Best Friend’s Wedding with a trans woman protagonist, exploring the complexities of unlikable female leads in romantic comedies. Dommu wrote the novel with a cinematic style inspired by classic rom-coms and now envisions a potential film adaptation, though she initially did not
Dancing With the Stars is not about the destination, but the journey. And while both new pros Hailey Bills and Adele Zaikman—partnered with Sarah Jane Nader and Conner Leavitt, respectively—were hoping their road would lead them to the mirrorball trophy, judge Carrie Ann Inaba wants them to be proud of their time in the ballroom
John Wilson’s The History Of Concrete had a record-breaking IFC Center debut, grossing $90k in three days for the top doc opening and the second-highest weekend gross in the NYC theater’s 21-year history after only Parasite ($119k in 2019). Nearly every available ticket sold for the entire weekend, including for shows added Saturday afternoon for
Tender loving care! Lizzo, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Alana and Danielle Haim, Jaleel White, and more celebs had plenty to cluck about at TenderFest 2026. Courtesy of TenderFest The annual chicken tender festival took over The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, California, on Saturday, Sept. 19, where attendees and celebrity judges
Taylor Hanson/Instagram A whole new generation is about to be introduced to one of the most beloved boy bands of the 1990s when Taylor Hanson begins his dance journey onDancing With the Stars. The middle Hanson brother is partnered with Britt Stewart in Season 35 of the dance competition. And he’ll certainly have a strong
TriStar Pictures/Constantin Film/Davis Films’ Resident Evil rang up a massive $108.3M worldwide, not only the best start the franchise has ever seen, but also Zach Cregger‘s biggest start as filmmaker surpassing the $70M WW reported opening of last year’s Weapons. In addition, the opening alone for Resident Evil beats the global final of the original
SUNDAY AM: Sony/Constantin’s Resident Evil racked up a greater score at the domestic box office with a $60M opening, which as we told you all along is not only a record for the franchise (that was clear when it came on tracking three weeks ago), but also for Zach Cregger. That opening alone nearly topples
And whilePatrickwas putting together championship seasons, becoming the youngest Super Bowl MVP, signing record-breaking multimillion-dollar contracts and snapping up baseball teams,Brittanywasmaking her ownmoney moves, joining an ownership group that brought NWSL team Kansas City Current to their adopted city. (He investedas well in 2023.) “I have a true level of appreciation for what these incredible
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art officially opened its doors with a glittering opening night gala in Los Angeles, drawing an A-list crowd of actors, musicians, and cultural icons. Kim Kardashian stepped out with boyfriend and evening co-chair Lewis Hamilton, the two flying in from London for the occasion. The couple coordinated in Yves Saint
Beyoncé made a striking appearance in a sheer, sequin-embellished black gown by Elie Saab for the premiere of Jay-Z’s HBO documentary. The gown featured an off-the-shoulder silhouette, a fitted bodice, and a dramatic train, all covered in shimmering black sequin embroidery over sheer panels. The look was styled by Ty Hunter. Beyoncé’s hair was done
Vanessa Castillo/Getty Images Aryna Sabalenka is hitting the tennis court for the final showdown in the women’s singles division of the US Open on September 12. She’s the No. 1 seed in women’s singles, but she’s got to beat Kazakhstani player Elena Rybakina to win that coveted US Open trophy. If Sabalenka wins, the 28-year-old
How Much Do the Celebrities Get Paid to Be on Dancing With the Stars? Citing multiple sources, Variety reported in 2019 that Dancing With the Stars contestants make $125,000 for the rehearsal period and first two weeks of the show. If they progress beyond that point, the outlet continued, they earn more money each week.
Phoebe Dynevor‘s nuptials were the talk of the ton. More than two years after the Bridgerton star confirmed her engagement to Cameron Fuller, she announced that she has officially exited the marriage mart. Alongside a photo of the newlyweds sharing a kiss by the ceremony arch and another of them walking together afterward, Dynevor captioned


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Craig Sjodin / ABC / Everett Collection / Paul Skipper / jpistudios.com Countless soap characters have said “I do” through the decades. The nuptials of fan-favorite characters are always memorable moments for viewers. Soap weddings are often unforgettable in more ways than one, whether it be the bride’s gown or a shocking objection. The year
How Jenna Dewan, Channing Tatum’s Daughter Everly Reacted to Her ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Casting As Jenna Dewan begins her Dancing With the Stars journey, she’s got the support of a full squad. And we don’t just mean her Rookie costars. Back home, Jenna’s biggest fans are her three children; 13-year-old daughter Everly, whom she
It’s a busy specialty weekend with fewer new studio releases. Well-reviewed Depression-era western The Weight starring Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe in wide release joins comedic doc The History of Concrete by John Wilson in an exclusive engagement. GKids opens Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom and Johnny Knoxville stars in R-rated Tiny
Wendy Stuart will be hosting TriVersity Talk! this Wednesday at 7 PM ET with featured guest Wendy Cole. TriVersity Talk! is a weekly web series with featured guests discussing their lives, activism and pressing issues in the LGBTQ Community. With TriVersity Talk!, the goal is to laugh and learn. TriVersity Talk! Is part of TriVersity’s
Paramount has set a July 16, 2027 release date for its Alexandre Aja-directed Crawl sequel, while Heart Eyes 2 will shift a week from February 11, 2028 to February 4, 2028. The follow-up to 2019’s alligator movie Crawl, which grossed close to $92 million, stars Mason Gooding and Emily Rudd in a new survival story


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Selena Gomez Addresses Fans Who Want Her to “Look the Way” She Did in her 20s Selena Gomez wants fans to look at her now. Given the Disney Channel alum’s style and aesthetic during the mid-2010s—at which point she was the most-followed user on Instagram—is constantly recirculated, she reflected on how it feels to have