Here are the stories that made news in the world of books and reading this week. The Fiction Longlist for the 2024 National Book Awards The final and most closely-watched longlist for The National Book Awards was announced this morning: the ten nominees in fiction. James is the headliner, though Martyr!, All Fours, and the newly-released Creation Lake have all been getting quite a bit of attention. I think James is the clear front-runner. Possibly the biggest surprise was a McSweeney’s title, Yr Dead by Sam Sax, making the list. I poked around to see if they had ever had a title on the list before, and while I might…
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Christmas comes early in Damien Leone’s slasher sequel Terrifier 3 from Bloody Disgusting and Cineverse, and this Friday the 13th, Art the Clown carves up a gnarly new poster to get you ready for his return to theaters next month. Check out the extreme new Terrifier 3 poster below, courtesy by Samhain. Christmas comes early in Damien Leone’s slasher sequel Terrifier 3 from Bloody Disgusting and Cineverse, which brings Art the Clown exclusively back to theaters on October 11. In Terrifier 3, directed once again by Damien Leone (Terrifier, Terrifier 2), Art the Clown (David Howard Thornton) is set to unleash another round of chaos on the unsuspecting residents of…
Saturday Night Live’s history is long, storied and well-documented, plus many of the comedians who worked on the show – including members of the original 1975 cast – are still working. However, when it came time for Dylan O’Brien to prep his take on Dan Aykroyd for the film about SNL’s origins, he did basically nothing. But, that’s actually exactly what director Jason Reitman wanted the cast of Saturday Night to do.As the highly anticipated film Saturday Night prepares to drop on the 2024 movie schedule around the same time the 50th season of SNL premieres on NBC, the cast…
The 2024 Emmys will be held on Sunday night, and while don’t yet know who the night’s big winners will be, it’s a safe bet that the folks responsible for the FX series The Bear and Shogun will have much to smile about. The Bear leads all comedies (we’ll set aside, for now, the debate over whether the series can properly be considered a comedy) with 23 nominations. While Shogun has the most nods among dramas, with a whopping 25. (Courtesy of FX) The Bear is now the most-nominated sitcom in history. And you’d have to go back to the…
Tommy Cash, country singer and brother of the late music icon Johnny Cash, has died at the age of 84. The Johnny Cash Museum confirmed Tommy’s death in a statement Saturday, “We are saddened to announce that the world lost a bright light last evening with the passing of Tommy Cash.” No cause of death was provided. Tommy died on September 13, one day after the 21st anniversary of Johnny’s September 12, 2003 death. Bill Miller, who founded the Johnny Cash Museum in Nashville, added, “Tommy Cash was a loyal supporter of the Johnny Cash Museum and a very beloved …
Jane’s Addiction halted a reunion concert early after its frontman Perry Farrell appeared to punch guitarist Dave Navarro onstage. Now, the singer’s wife, Etty Lau Farrell, is offering what she calls a “first person account” of the altercation at the alternative rock band’s show at Leader Bank Pavilion in Boston Sept. 13, an incident that went viral after fans posted footage on social media. “Clearly there had been a lot of tension and animosity between the members,” she wrote on Instagram, alongside a video of the confrontation. “The magic that made the band so dynamic. Well, the dynamite was lit.…
When your height is below 5’ 7”, you’re considered a short guy, and it’s frustrating to find clothes that fit you properly. Most clothes cater to the average height, so your options are limited, but not zero. There are tons of companies that cater to Short Kings, but only a few offer high-quality garments that feature top-notch durability, style, and functionality. I went through various online stores and sites, searching for the best clothing brands for short men, whether you want casual outfits for friendly dates or lsleek pants to wear in the office. Keep reading to find the solution…
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Body horror fans will have to wait a little while longer for Clapperheads’ Zoochosis. Originally set to release on September 23, due to an “unknown parasite”, the game will now launch on PC via Steam on September 30. The silver lining is that we get a new trailer out of the delay, showing more of what fans can expect. Zoochosis is a first-person simulation title that utilizes a bodycam perspective to give your body horror experiences that extra personal touch. You play a zookeeper about to start their first night shift. As you suit up and go about your rounds,…
Nightbitch is an upcoming 2024 movie that has a lot of people talking. Maybe because of the wild trailer, the storyline, or just Amy Adams starring in it, but it’s making many people want to run to theaters. This is also a movie where I knew I had to read the book before watching. It’s a highly anticipated upcoming book to screen adaptation. Rachel Yoder’s bestseller isn’t as wild as expected, but it’s a very interesting novel with a lot to say.The book is about a character simply known as Mother (or Nightbitch) as she struggles with motherhood. She also…
Uptv has announced their 12 movies for the 2024 Most Uplifting Christmas ever. In addition, the network will have over 500 hours of holiday programming that kicks off on November 1. Hector Campos, SVP of Content Strategy and Acquisition at UP Entertainment promises a lot of holiday fun. “Our curated collection of uplifting movies provides a relaxing escape where not only will viewers see great holiday romances, but also they’ll get so much more as our movies highlight the true meaning of Christmas and that the magic isn’t just about that final kiss.” Here is the list and descriptions of…
Planes, trains and automobiles are still the main forms of travel in the world. Some people don’t like to drive long distances, while some people don’t like to fly long distances.Whether you’re a flyer or driver, you might take a second to kiss the ground when you arrive, as the passengers of these two flights at the Atlanta airport might have done after making it through an unforgettable and scary moment.Delta Plane Collides With Small Aircraft on TarmacWhen the two planes collided, it tore the the tail off of the smaller plane. This is leaving investigators wondering if it was…
Parents to daughters Miley and Noah as well as son Braison (plus he adopted her daughter Brandi and son Trace and fathered son Christopher in a previous relationship) the couple tied the knot in 1993. The country singer filed for divorce in 2010, saying in a statement at the time that they were “trying to work through some personal matters.” Mission accomplished, at least temporarily, because Billy Ray withdrew his petition in March 2011. However, he refiled in June 2013, and she counter-filed. And yet, they stayed together again, Tish crediting couples therapy for bringing them closer. But they would later find themselves…
The Onitsuka Tiger brand has a long and really interesting history, from its glory days in the ’60s and ’70s to its revival in the 2000s and even to the present day’s difficulty of getting your hands on a new pair in the U.S. Unfortunately, we can’t quite get into all of it, but we will go on a deep dive into the best Onitsuka Tiger shoes that are available right now. I’ll start with a spoiler and reveal that the legendary Onitsuka Tiger MEXICO 66 sneakers are at the top of this list as the best Onitsuka Tiger shoes.…