By late 2000, reality television was considered must-see entertainment by millions. Whether it was the drama and backstabbing tribal exploits of Survivor or Regis Philbin asking for the “final answer” on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, this boob tube subgenre was all the rage worldwide. Meanwhile, Japan has always been known for their off the wall, physically demanding gameshows like Takeshi’s Castle and Kunoichi. Writer-director Maurice Devereaux (End of the Line) rode the wave of reality TV in an ocean of Japanese game show craziness on a surfboard crafted from The Running Man to bring the world $la$hers in…
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Once upon a time, Walt Disney Animation Studios rarely put effort into crafting theatrical sequels to its films. Today, however, IP is king, and several of the company’s more successful projects either already have sequels lined up, or have follow-ups in development. Under those parameters, it was only a matter of time before a Disney animated trilogy became real, and it’s set to happen with Frozen 3.Considering the incredible box office success and the cultural imprint of the first two Frozen movies, the fact that we’re getting a third Frozen movie isn’t necessarily that much of a surprise. But just…
James McAvoy may have a murderous intent in the new trailer for Speak No Evil, a horror film based on 2022 Danish hit Gæsterne. In the clip, an American couple played by Mackenzie Davis and Scoot McNairy arrive at a remote estate along with their daughter after meeting a seemingly charming British family on vacation. Everything appears to be going well, until they notice the family’s mute son is acting strangely and McAvoy’s character begins to menace at every turn. The official synopsis notes, “When an American family is invited to spend the weekend at the idyllic country estate of…
Vampire Weekend stopped by The Daily Show to perform their recent song, “Mary Boone,” and to chat with host Michael Kosta. During the artsy performance, frontman Ezra Koenig sat on a stool in front of the other musicians, who were accompanied by a choir as footage of New York City played behind them. “Mary Boone” comes off the rock band’s new LP, Only God Was Above Us, which is out now. During the interview, the musicians discussed the album, as well as their newly-launched podcast Vampire Campfire, which finds Koenig talking with bandmates Chris Baio and Chris Tomson around a…
Photography by Getty Images She never misses! By Katherine Singh Date April 10, 2024 If there’s one thing Zendaya is superb at, it’s setting trends. When it comes to turning out certified *looks* on the red carpet, the actor and her longtime stylist (and former FASHION cover star) Law Roach never miss. There are a few reasons for this: Roach’s styling is impeccable, the pair have access to a deep catalogue of designers’ collections and archives, plus Zendaya could wear an actual paper bag and make it look high fashion. But it’s also thanks in large part to their love…
Patrick Mahomes’ wife Brittany Mahomes is rocking the Kansas City Chiefs’ team colors—this time with a new ‘do. After years of sporting blonde tresses, the 28-year-old switched things up by dyeing her hair red. Debuting her new fiery strands on Instagram April 10, Brittany wrote she was, “Feeling spicy.” As for who she can thank for the transformation, that credit would go to hairstylist Laura Beth Cabott. And if there are any critics, the salon owner noted in her own post that Brittany can “leave ’em on RED.” However, it looks like the style is a total touchdown in the…
The 2024 International Booker Prize Shortlist was announced yesterday. The award is granted annually to “the best novels and short story collections from around the globe that have been translated into English and published in the UK and/or Ireland.” The award places just as much importance on the translation of the work as it does the work itself, and splits the £50,000/$62,764 prize money equally between the winning book’s author and translator. The runners up each get £5,000/$6,275 to split between author and translator as well. This year’s judges were chaired by writer Eleanor Wachtel, and included award-winning poet Natalie…
The bone-chilling Danish horror movie Speak No Evil is getting a remake here in the States courtesy of Blumhouse and Universal, and the official trailer has arrived tonight. Universal will release their Speak No Evil remake on September 13, 2024. Watch the official trailer below, fresh out of CinemaCon tonight. James Watkins (The Woman in Black, Eden Lake) is directing Speak No Evil for Blumhouse and Universal, with Mackenzie Davis (Terminator: Dark Fate, Happiest Season) and James McAvoy (Split, Glass) set to star. Scoot McNairy (Argo) will also star. In the remake, “When an American family is invited to spend the weekend at the idyllic country estate of a…
I don’t know what I expected from CinemaCon 2024’s Wicked presentation, but Universal pulled out all the stops for a movie that fans were clearly already very excited about, judging by the response in the room. Blocking off nearly a fourth of their allotted time, the studio brought out Director Jon M. Chu, as well as a large swathe of the cast including Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey and, of course, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. There was a literal light show. The Wicked cast spoke out more freely about their experiences making the movie with Ariana Grande and Cynthia…
Prosecutors found evidence that Ippei Mizuhara may have stolen more money from the baseball star than the initial $4.5 million he was accused of, the New York Times reported Nearly three weeks after Major League Baseball opened an investigation into illegal gambling and theft allegations against Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara is reportedly negotiating a guilty plea to the purported theft, according to the New York Times. The NYT, which cites three people briefed on the matter, described the probe into the accusations as “rapidly nearing a conclusion.” Federal prosecutors found evidence that Mizuhara may have stolen more than the…
Riley Strain’s family is still playing a waiting game, but with each day they have new questions they’d like answered.The 22-year-old’s stepfather says that they haven’t totally dismissed the idea that foul play was involved.Riley Strain’s body was found on March 22, two weeks after he went missing in downtown Nashville.Police say there was no evidence of foul play, but two autopsies have been completed, with family awaiting results.At least one forensic expert has said it’s unusual that a river would rip the pants and boots off a body, as police have suggested.Related: Riley Strain’s Obituary Shares Heartbreaking New DetailsStrait’s stepfather…
Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images Here’s where to get yours. By Natalie Michie Date April 10, 2024 In the summertime, everyone must have at least one good linen dress on constant rotation. (We don’t make the rules.) With their lightweight and breathable fabric and always-soft-feeling finish, they emit the effortlessness we strive for in warmer months. And like linen shirts and crochet tops, they belong in your closet this season. How to wear a linen dress this year Available in flattering maxis, cute minis and button-up tunics, linen dresses come in all forms. Because they can vary in length, cut…
The witches are back. After all, the power of three compelled several stars of Charmed to reunite at 90s Con in September for a Wicca good time. Shannen Doherty, Holly Marie Combs, Rose McGowan, Brian Krause, Dorian Gregory and Jennifer Rhodes will all gather at the convention in Daytona Beach, Fla., from September 13 to 15, E! News exclusively announced during its April 10 episode. Over the years, the cast of Charmed—which ran from 1998 to 2006—have been candid about their rocky experience on the show and with each other. And this has continued in the nearly two decades since…
Memorial Drive by Natasha Tretheway At 19, as Tretheway set out to start her life, her mother’s was brutally ended. An abusive former stepfather first tried to kill her mother and was imprisoned. Once he was released, he tried again and succeeded. Tretheway examines all of her life leading up to that fateful moment, which includes recounting her happy childhood in the south as the child of a Black mother and white father, and traveling back to the place her mother was killed. With poetic precision, she reopens old wounds and wades through her grief. Tretheway won a Pulitzer for…