There was a time us old folk remember when you would rent a messed up little indie horror movie based solely on the cover and description. No Twitter hyperbole or festival raving aside from what was written on the box (which was often not to be believed). Not even a Rotten Tomatoes score to check! Just the cover art and you. And sometimes, you’d discover a hidden gem. Lucky McKee’s May (2002) was one of those movies for a lot of people. A weird little flick that found its fanbase on home video. The eventual cult classic didn’t quite pre-date the internet…
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Alix Earle wasn’t the living la dolce vita during her recent Italian vacation.The TikToker said that she, along with 10 of her friends, were left without a place to stay in Positano, Italy after falling victim to an alleged scam. “We’re stranded in Italy,” the influencer said in a May 22 TikTok. “The house we were supposed to stay at doesn’t exist. Our car service canceled. It’s midnight. We literally don’t know where to go. The girls trip took a turn.” In an update a few hours later, Alix shared that the group had found a place to sleep, though not at…
Grace West is Blake Shelton’s last country contestant to grace The Voice, which means her moments on stage are extra meaningful for the long-running coach. It also means she has to give it her all to make him proud.During night one of the special two-part finale on Monday (May 22), she did just that, captivating viewers with a powerful rendition of Patsy Cline’s “She’s Got You.”Standing in front of the live studio audience inside Universal Studios in Hollywood, Calif., West brought it back to the ‘60s with the country classic penned by Hank Cochran. She dazzled in a shimmering floor-length…
Martin Amis died Friday in his Lake Worth Florida home from esophageal cancer. Amis was born to a novelist father, Kingsley Amis, in 1949 Oxford, England, and won the 1974 Somerset Maugham Award for his first novel, The Rachel Papers. He became a big part of the literary scene in London in the ’80s and ’90s, and well-known for his books that satirized capitalism and Western society, such as Money: A Suicide Note (1984), London Fields (1989), and The Information (1995). The same day Amis died, an adaptation of his book, The Zone of Interest, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.…
Photography via LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIX Queen Charlotte’s natural curls reign supreme. By Lauren Knowles Date May 17, 2023 Facebook Twitter With the arrival of Netflix’s Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, we’ve been once again swept up into a Bridgerton fantasy — one in which the tale of Queen Charlotte’s ascension to the throne is accompanied by all the enchanting elements of pomp, pageantry, and risqué romance that we love about the original series. Only this time, the Queen and her natural hair help to propel the story in a way we hadn’t yet experienced in a period drama before. This prequel winds back…
Hojean Image Credit: Ye Fan for Rolling Stone “Coming from a family where my immigrant parents had worked all their lives in businesses, all by themselves — being able to come to where I am now, verified on multiple platforms, a million plays in multiple songs — I never thought I’d be able to get here,” Hojean told The Anti in 2021.
The penultimate episode of “Yellowjackets” Season 2, “It Chooses” bides its time laying out all cards on the table before taking giant strides toward the wild hunt teased in the series’ opening. Things look dire for the group, both in the past and present. The careful plotting this week builds to a soul-shaking conclusion that ensures next week’s finale will bring the pain. “It Chooses” provides crucial context from the outset, before the opening credits play. Akilah (Nia Sondaya), who’d been hiding her mouse friend from the group lest they deem him an easy meal, is forced to confront a…
After a slam dunk career, Carmelo Anthony is calling time out.The athlete is officially retiring from the NBA after 19 seasons, he announced on social media May 22. “I remember the days when I had nothing,” the 38-year-old said in a video message while reflecting on his career. “Just a ball on the court and a dream of something more.” “Basketball was my outlet,” the New York City native continued. “My purpose was strong, my communities, the cities I represent with pride and the fans that supported me along the way, I am forever grateful for those people and places because they made me…
After her performance with Jelly Roll earlier in the show, Lainey Wilson returned to the American Idol stage during Sunday night’s (May 21) finale episode for a second time.For her second appearance, Wilson hit the stage to perform her hit song “Heart Like a Truck.”She started the song off by herself before being joined by Marybeth Byrd. Byrd was a contestant during this season of Idol who was eliminated earlier in the competition. Wilson and Byrd stood center-stage to exchanged the lyrics about the complications of love.An unexpected third voice entered the picture in the form of Warren Peay not…
Photography via Guerlain Fun fact: busy bee Angelina Jolie hosted a similar session in Paris earlier this year By Souzan Michael Galway Date May 18, 2023 Facebook Twitter If you were offered the opportunity to relive an elementary school class, would you take it? What if that class was taught by Angelina Jole? The actress, filmmaker and humanitarian taught a Guerlain Bee School session at Ecole Henri Barbusse, an elementary school in Clichy-sous-Bois (a suburb of Paris) earlier this year, as part of the brand’s ongoing mission to teach children about bees and how they positively affect our environment. In…
Renowned and always-in-demand drummer has had tenures with Guns N’ Roses, Nine Inch Nails, Devo and dozens more Foo Fighters officially revealed during their “Preparing Music for Concerts” livestream Sunday that renowned drummer Josh Freese will join the band full-time for their summer tour, filling the vacancy left by the late Taylor Hawkins. Dave Grohl and company promised a “few surprises” during the livestream, and they delivered as Freese was formally introduced in a humorous clip where Foo Fighters are solicited by potential A-list drummers — like Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith, Motley Crue’s Tommy Lee and Tool’s Danny…
A week after we got a taste of the gameplay for Warhammer 40K: Boltgun, developer Auroch Digital has released an extended gameplay trailer showing even more of the pixelated bloody action. The footage in question showcases seven minutes of viciously satisfying gameplay footage, and is topped off with a boss fight for dessert. The extended gameplay trailer showcases the extremely fluid and modern gameplay of Warhammer 40K: Boltgun, brought to life with glorious, fully 3D, sprite-based visuals. Grab your Boltgun, Chainsword and Grav-Cannon to shoot, shred, slice, and demolish dynamic waves of heretics in pulse-pounding combat through the wide variety…
Dim the lights, we have a new American Idol winner.Following a three-hour season finale on May 21, host Ryan Seacrest announced Iam Tongi as the champion of the competition series, beating out Megan Danielle, as well as Colin Stough, who was eliminated earlier in the night. (Megan, Colin and Iam were previously announced as the final three contestants during May 14’s “Disney Night” episode.) Prior to crowning the new winner, Megan, Colin and Iam all took the stage one last time to perform. The season finale also included star-studded performances from judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, along with former American Idol stars Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard. Ellie…
Keith Urban made a triumphant return to the American Idol stage during Sunday night’s (May 21) finale episode.After taking some time to mentor the Top 3 contestants earlier in the week, Urban hit the stage himself to deliver his fun song “Wild Hearts.”Although he remained behind a standing microphone, Urban brought plenty of energy with him to the Idol stage. Dancing, strobe lights and even a little bit of pyrotechnics helped set the mood for the feel-good song that had the audience pumping their fists.Before hitting the stage, the country singer explained his song choice to People, saying: ”I chose it because…