Nancy Marie Brown’s Looking for the Hidden Folk: How Iceland’s Elves Can Save the Earth is a fascinating inquiry into the Icelandic belief in elves. Brown has a deep attachment to and knowledge of Iceland, its otherworldly landscape, its people and their beliefs. (She is the author of multiple Nordic cultural histories, and she has
News Coolio, “Gangsta’s Paradise” Rapper, Dies at 59 The California rapper was a mainstay on MTV in the 1990s By Nina Corcoran September 28, 2022 Facebook Twitter Coolio, photo by Des Willie/Redferns Facebook Twitter Coolio, the rapper best known for his hit “Gangsta’s Paradise,” has died, report TMZ and Rolling Stone. Citing his longtime manager,
There might be a box office surprise this weekend in Paramount’s horror movie Smile. Yes, we’re serious. The pic, from writer-director Parker Finn, was developed by Paramount Players, and the studio took a wait-and-see approach as to where would land — on Paramount+ or theatrical. Then Paramount held a test screening, and Smile played to great
Coolio, known for his ’90s hit “Gangsta’s Paradise” from the movie Dangerous Minds, died on Sept. 28 in Los Angeles. He was 59. Coolio’s manager Jarez Posey confirmed Coolio’s death to NBC News, stating, “As far as what I know now is that he was at a friend’s house and was in his bathroom.” Jarez said Coolio
If you’re in any way a film fan, you know that it’s not just the people in front of the camera that make a movie special. For example, music can make a movie stand out, and in the case of 1995’s Dangerous Minds, rapper Coolio contributed “Gangster’s Paradise,” for which he won a Grammy for
News R. Kelly to Pay $309,000 in Restitution to Victims in New York Federal Case The disgraced R&B singer is currently serving a 30-year prison sentence after being found guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking By Matthew Strauss September 28, 2022 Facebook Twitter R. Kelly, February 2019 (Scott Olson/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter R. Kelly is
The Piano Lesson led the pack of Broadway’s recent arrivals at the box office last week, with the August Wilson revival starring Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington and Danielle Brooks grossing $795,306 for its first seven performances at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Coming in a close second, in terms of gross receipts, was Leopoldstadt,
Yadav told The New York Times that the avalanche apparently blew Nelson off a cliff onto the south face of the mountain, opposite of the couple’s intended route of descent. Guides on their expedition said they believed she fell into a crevasse, the newspaper said. Yadav said her body was brought to Kathmandu for autopsy. In his tribute, Morrison noted that he is “in Kathmandu
The horror genre has been experiencing a renaissance for years now, to the joy of fans. As a result, some of the best horror movies have returned to theaters with new sequels, including Wes Craven’s Scream. Yet another sequel was quickly greenlit, although it’ll be the first without franchise hero Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott.
News Chat Pile Share New Video for “The Mask”: Watch The Oklahoma City rock band’s latest visual for a track off God’s Country By Evan Minsker September 28, 2022 Facebook Twitter Chat Pile, photo by Bayley Hanes Facebook Twitter The Oklahoma City band Chat Pile have shared a video for their song “The Mask.” Directed
With Hurricane Ian en route to hit Florida’s Gulf Coast on Wednesday morning, Deadline hears that nearly 80 movie theaters have closed throughout Tampa, Orlando, the Panhandle and southwestern part of the state. This includes such properties as the spruced-up Regal Naples, the Regal Hollywood 18, the AMC Veterans Expressway 24 in Tampa, the AMC
What is … an award-winning wedding announcement? Jeopardy! champion Amy Schneider shared on social media that she tied the knot with Genevieve Davis on May 9 in a small private ceremony at the Alameda County Recorder in Oakland, Calif. Though the couple are planning a traditional wedding and reception for next summer, they couldn’t help saying “I Do” to
Style Points is a weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. Alyssa Hardy has spent her career reporting on the less glamorous side of the fashion industry, whether it’s the environmental impact of fast fashion or the fight for garment workers’ rights. With her first book, Worn Out: How Our Clothes Cover
Remember “Barbie Girl” by Aqua? That Euro-dance song was all the rage when it was released in 1997, and 25 years later, it’s getting renewed attention thanks to the upcoming live-action Barbie movie starring Margot Robbie as the title beauty. However, earlier this year, Aqua’s manager stated that “Barbie Girl” will not be used in
One of the interesting things about the book industry is that you can never get a straight answer on just how many copies a book has sold. Amazon keeps its information to itself, and they control a large part of the market. Different lists are based on their own sources and criteria. No single bestseller
Think life is full of bureaucracy? Try death! According to Therese Beharrie’s A Ghost in Shining Armor, there’s a whole system at work once someone dies to help their soul move on to whatever comes next. For some, this means lingering as ghosts, visible only to rare humans like Gemma Daniels who help them resolve
News Denzel Curry Announces Extended LP, Pilots “X-Wing” in New Video: Watch Melt My Eyez See Your Future: The Extended Edition comprises the original LP recorded live in a single take with the Cold Blooded Soul Band By Matthew Ismael Ruiz September 27, 2022 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Denzel Curry has announced an expanded edition
No surprise here as Paramount has temporarily removed Star Trek from its release schedule. The news comes a month after director Matt Shakman exited the project. A search for a new director is underway. The movie starring Chris Pine — scripted by the feature franchise’s first female writers, Lindsey Beer and Geneva Robertson-Dworet — had
Who had Brad Pitt and Emily Ratajkowski on their 2022 bingo card? Yes, you read that right. The Oscar winner, 58, and the My Body authorâ€â€fresh off a split from husband Sebastian Bear-McClardâ€â€have been “casually” hanging out, a source told E! News. “Emily is putting herself out there and enjoys the company,” the insider shared. “She’s trying to
This season, city streets have been practically overflowing with the best loafers in every style and color. We have spotted everything from classic penny loafers all the way to acid-green lug soles. Whether you tend to stick to the classics or prefer to take fashion risks, there is a style for everyone—we mean it. Estrop
Every major award show brings its own level of stress and excitement for presenters, recipients, and nominees – and sometimes even the audience members. The Emmy Awards, Grammy Awards, Oscars and Tony Awards are the biggest night in television for those in the film, television, music, and performance art industry. Most people in these fields
There’s been more said about the off-set shenanigans on “Don’t Worry Darling” than the actual movie — and it looks like that’ll actually help it at the box office … go figure! The early numbers are in, and all the whispers have apparently attracted the public’s attention … based on estimations thus far — ‘DWD’
Wendy Stuart will be hosting TriVersity Talk! this Wednesday at 7 PM ET with featured guest Patrick McNaughton. 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
News Joe Bussard, Record Collector Who Preserved Early American Blues and More, Dies at 86 His vast collection of several thousand 78 rpm records is revered as a one-of-a-kind archive By Allison Hussey September 27, 2022 Facebook Twitter Joe Bussard, April 2022 (Katherine Frey/The Washington Post via Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Joe Bussard, a record
Whitney Rose and Heather Gay‘s friendship has hit a cold front. The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City co-stars are about to go from BFFs to enemies on season three of the hit Bravo series. The shocking trailer not only teased a falling out in their relationship, but a physical altercation where Heather pushes Whitney.
Spiros Halaris When the pandemic hit and Dylan Mulvaney lost her job touring with the musical Book of Mormon, she turned to the nation’s arguably biggest stage: TikTok. Now, Mulvaney has become one of the platform’s viral stars, garnering eight million followers with her series, “Days of Girlhood,” where she makes videos highlighting her journey
Time and time again Dwayne Johnson has proven that in addition to being the biggest movie star in the world. He’s also, quite possibly, the nicest guy in the world. We frequently see The Rock take time out for fans, but they don’t get much more special than this one, where Johnson stops to take
News Santigold Cancels North American Tour “I will not continue to sacrifice myself for an industry that has become unsustainable for, and uninterested in the welfare of the artists it is built upon.” By Matthew Ismael Ruiz September 26, 2022 Facebook Twitter Santigold in Pacific Palisades, California, October 05, 2019. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic) Facebook Twitter
King Charles III‘s portrait will soon make an appearance in wallets. Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the Bank of England will print new banknotes featuring Charles, who became King upon his mother’s death on Sept. 8. For those who are wondering whether your Queen Elizabeth bills will soon become a relic of the past, the
Halle Bailey singing “Part of Your World” has prompted various emotional reactions from the internet. Even before the Little Mermaid teaser trailer was released, her co-star Melissa McCarthy spilled she cried upon hearing the film’s leading lady sing a song from the live-action adaptation. McCarthy wasn’t the only one to weep over Bailey’s voice, as