New York City is the literary capital of the country, from the abundance of publishing houses based there to the vibrant writing culture. It also has some of the largest public libraries in the United States. We’ve seen a lot of discussion in the past few months of the best books of the year as well as the bestselling books of the year. But what about the most borrowed books of the year? New York City’s libraries have released their lists of the most borrowed books for adults, teens, and children in all three systems: Queens, the Bronx, and New…
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World Cup Anthems The Tears for Fears-sampling track’s visual was filmed in Doha, Qatar Lil Baby celebrates Argentina’s FIFA World Cup win with his “The World Is Yours to Take” video, which includes footage from stadiums in Doha, Qatar interwoven with scenes from pivotal match moments throughout the tournament. The song and clip are inspired by Tears for Fears with their “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” chorus woven in, and a nod to its desert-featuring video. In the Director X-helmed video, Lil Baby is seen speeding around in a boat and through the desert, partying on the beach, surveying…
Next up to bat…..Alex Rodriguez has officially revealed his relationship with new girlfriend Jac Cordeiro. The couple made their romance Instagram official on Dec. 18 when the former MLB star posted a picture of himself alongside the 42-year-old registered nurse and his two daughters, Nastaha, 18, and Ella, 14—who he shares with ex-wife Cynthia Scurtis—at a Christmas party. Alex, 47, captioned the festive photo, “From our hearts to yours, Merry Christmas,” and added the hashtags “family,” “joy” and “grateful.” The pair have been linked romantically since October when photographers spotted them out in New York City. The romance marks Alex’s first public relationship since he and Jennifer…
Before taking the stage for a sold out show at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Tyler Childers took time to connect with local schoolchildren.The acclaimed singer-songwriter paid a visit to nearby Foothills Elementary School and donated a trove of musical instruments to the students. Childers is a Tunes Ambassador for Can’d Aid, a nonprofit organization that helps underserved youth connect with music, arts and the outdoors. Through their partnership, the Kentucky native was able to put instruments directly in the hands of students, and even treated them to a performance in the school’s auditorium.The 31-year-old talent is currently on the road in support of his acclaimed three-part gospel-oriented LP Can I Take My Hounds…
Tom Cruise has proven time and time again that he will go to extreme lengths for our entertainment – whether that means climbing the side of the world’s tallest building or flying in jets at extreme speeds. Knowing this history, it really shouldn’t be all that surprising how the beloved actor has gone about thanking fans for the success of Top Gun: Maverick and spreading holiday cheer: by doing it while jumping out of an airplane.You can watch the extraordinary video – which was recorded during production of Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two – below, courtesy of Tom…
2023 isn’t too far away, and for Ripout fans, that means the game is that much closer to release. As a holiday treat, developer Pet Project Games and 3D Realms have unveiled a new gameplay trailer for Ripout, showing off the improvements the studio has been implementing ahead of the game’s launch on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and the Xbox Series. In case you need reminding, Ripout (which was part of Steam Next Fest earlier this year) is a co-op sci-fi horror FPS with customisable biotech weapon combat that features a Living Pet Weapon (LPW), a living gun that…
“I’m so sorry to let you know so close to show day, but I was hoping to be closer to a full recovery by now. Sadly, that hasn’t happened,” Piano Man says of final gig of 2022 Everyone is sick right now, and the Piano Man is no exception: Billy Joel has canceled his final concert of 2022 — a Dec. 19 show at New York’s Madison Square Garden — due to a viral infection that has forced the singer to rest his vocals. Joel said in a statement Sunday that Monday’s show, the 86th concert in his long-running residency…
At last, Argentina’s Lionel Messi is a World Cup champion.The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar came to a close Dec. 18 in a nail-biter showdown between reigning champs France and La Albiceleste—each looking to secure their third cup World Cup Win—with the latter coming out on top. Argentina won with a score of 4-2 in a penalty shootout after Messi scored twice in a 3-3 tie. Messi, 35, has now cemented his first World Cup victory in a record 26th match and fifth tournament overall. The final also saw rising superstar Kylian Mbappe, seeking a second World Cup win on behalf of France at just 23 years…
Photography by Getty Images Get inspiration from Zoë Kravitz’s go-to makeup artist, the master behind Lady Gaga’s graphic eyeliner, and more. By Lauren Knowles Date December 16, 2022 Facebook Twitter Inspiration can strike anywhere, but if you’re looking for makeup ideas, the Instagram feeds of celeb makeup artists is where the best red carpet-worthy glam thrives. We’ve watched A-listers like Rihanna and Hailey Bieber pose for the cameras all year, admiring their stunning beauty looks while perhaps not even knowing who’s putting their makeup artistry skills to work behind the scenes. Well, credit must be given where credit is due,…
Randy Houser first appeared on the country music scene in 2008, with “Anything Goes,” his first charting single, and an album of the same name. In the decade since then, the baritone-voiced singer has released four additional records, with his fifth and latest disc, Magnolia, coming in early 2019.Houser’s five studio albums have spawned a handful of No. 1 hits, platinum-selling songs and awards nominations. From songs about love to songs about loving the country, Houser does it all.Below, The Boot counts down Houser’s Top 10 songs from throughout his career. Read on for our favorites (and for a surprise…
The discussion revolving around the merits of superhero movies and their place within cinema has persisted for some time now. Certain directors like Martin Scorsese and Quentin Tarantino as well as some pundits have shared less-than-favorable thoughts on comic book-related fare. A number of others, however, have come to their defense, including Marvel star Simu Liu. The up-and-coming actor, who made his feature film debut in 2021’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, is now a member of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie cast. And while hyping up the movie’s first trailer, he seemingly threw some shade at critics of…
Identical White Boys After bouncing all over the place in November with episodes on Knives and Skin, Starship Troopers, Perfect Blue and Addams Family Values, we’re settling into a few weeks of themed ‘Winter Horror’ discussions. Last week was Joel Schumacher’s deliciously queer camp Batman & Robin and this week, we’re back in Rural Horror territory with the cannibal prequel origin story we didn’t know we wanted in Declan O’Brien‘s Wrong Turn 4: Bloody Beginnings (2011). In the film, a group of college kids embark on a ski/snowmobile weekend when they get lost in a white-out storm. Seeking shelter in a nearby…
Yesterday, I was standing in front of my desk, piled high with books I had checked out from the library or received for review, trying to decide what to read next. I shifted from foot to foot and gave myself a pep talk. “Pretend you are a normal reader. You’re just picking whatever book looks interesting. You can read whatever you want.” -record scratch- You’re probably wondering how I got here. Why am I not a normal reader? What does picking out something to read feel like such an intimidating task that I need to psych myself up and put…
A bodyguard for Megan Thee Stallion who was due to testify at Tory Lanez’s felony assault trial — but who purportedly stopped responding to law enforcement this week — was expected to face questions about a prior statement he gave to authorities implicating Lanez. A source tells Rolling Stone that the bodyguard, Justin Edison, said in the witness statement that Lanez approached him at the rapper’s rental house a day after Megan was shot in July 2020 to apologize for wounding the “Savage” singer in what Lanez allegedly described as an alcohol-fueled accident. Edison — who was not present when…