All we want for Christmas is Mariah Carey getting us into the holiday spirit.The singer did just that on Nov. 1 as she officially kicked off the holiday season on Instagram with a video marking the end of Halloween. In the black and white video, the 52-year-old is seen riding a bike and wearing a witch’s hat to Halloween music, as she gives an evil laugh at the camera. Then, in a flash, Mariah is transported into a winter wonderland, wearing a one-piece Santa suit—this time riding a reindeer as “All I Want for Christmas” plays in the background. The star—who has been…
Author: Admin
Adeem the Artist encounters the unexpected in their brand new music video for “Run This Town,” which is premiering exclusively at The Boot today (Nov. 1).The East Tennessee native’s infectious, shuffling tune is a timely declaration for change, with lyrics that cleverly call out those who use their power to uphold and expand the reaches of hate and oppression. Below, in their own words, Adeem describes their perspective on the state of modern politics and how it inspired the lyrics of “Run This Town.””A couple years ago, we could get candidates into local government who were approachable folks that believed…
While most likely know Lupita Nyong’o best for her performances in films like Black Panther and 12 Years a Slave (for which she won an Oscar), the star also made a serious impression through the horror realm. She led Jordan Peele’s 2019 horror film Us and received critical acclaim for her work. The star has been away from the genre since then, but she’s now returning to it. And she’ll be doing so by joining up with a major horror franchise. Lupita Nyong’o is reportedly finalizing a deal to join Paramount Pictures’ A Quiet Place: Day One, which is a prequel…
Do the Robot Track will appear on the budding musician’s upcoming debut album of the same name Miss Grit, the moniker of rising singer-songwriter Margaret Sohn, has released a new song, “Follow the Cyborg,” which will serve as the title track from their debut album, out Feb. 24, 2023, via Mute. “Follow the Cyborg” boasts the energy of an unbridled dance track (the percussion was provided by Warpaint’s Stella Mozgawa) with breathy bits of saxophone and Sohn’s expertly crafted guitar tones. As Sohn builds to the hook, they sing, “Cause I was born to pose/Oh I was born with clothes/I’m…
Photography by Getty Images From full-body transformations to real-life haunted houses, celebrities like to turn Halloween into a major spectacle. What’s up with that? By Natalie Michie Date October 31, 2022 Facebook Twitter If you’re like me, October 31 is a day to watch your favourite horror movies, eat an obscene amount of candy and slap together a last-minute costume for the sake of feeling involved. The finishing touch — and best part — of this annual tradition? Gawking at celebrity Halloween costumes. Because for the rich and famous, this is more than just any other holiday. It’s a challenge.…
Déjà Vu! We’ve spent spooky season checking in with an infamous psychopathic bisexual, revisiting a horrendous slasher sequel and heaping all the praise on one of the best genre films of the 2010s. Now, we’re celebrating Halloween by heading to the quaint, puritanical town of Fallwell to hang with Elvira in James Signorelli‘s camp classic Elvira: Mistress of the Dark! In the film, horror movie hostess Elvira (Cassandra Peterson) quits her job and plans to open a show in Las Vegas. The only problem is she needs $50,000 to finance it! Luckily(?) for Elvira, her dear Aunt Morgana has taken…
Happy Halloween, you filthy animals!In an epic holiday crossover, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel nailed their 2022 couples costume look, dressing up as the hilarious Wet Bandits from Home Alone. In a photo shared to both stars’ Instagram pages on Oct. 31, the “SexyBack” singer, 41, took on the role of the tall and dim-witted thief Marv, originally played by Daniel Stern, wearing a brown corduroy jacket and paint resembling a hot iron on his face. The actress, 40, portrayed Joe Pesci’s short and hot-headed burglar character Harry, sporting a black knit cap and scarf with feathers stuck to her face and head. “Harry, it’s our calling…
A funeral for Country Music Hall of Fame artist Jerry Lee Lewis is set for Saturday (Nov. 5) in his hometown of Ferriday, La. Additionally, a public memorial in Mississippi and a private celebration of life in Louisiana are scheduled this week.Lewis died at age 87 on Friday (Oct. 28), 12 days after being enshrined in the Country Music Hall of Fame. The rock ‘n’ roll and rockabilly pioneer is remembered as a defiant entertainer who was unafraid to live life and embark on his chosen profession in any way he chose. He spent his later years in Mississippi and…
It’s been seven months since the winners of the 94th Academy Awards were presented on ABC, and yet rather than any of the recipients of those golden trophies still regularly entering conversations, the most popular topic concerning that night continues to be when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock onstage. Now that surprising moment has reached a new level of pop culture resonance: being turned into a child’s Halloween costume, and we have The View to thank for it.The View hosts Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin, Ana Navarro and Alyssa Farah Griffin, all of whom were costumed up…
“White Lives Matter” is trademarked by two Black men. In an interview with Capital B, the hosts Civic Cipher — the Arizona-based radio show focused on racial justice — revealed that they, as of several days ago, own the trademark for the phrase that Kanye West has attempted to use in a new Yeezy line. “The way the law works is either you’re owning phrases, or it’s up for grabs for people to make money off them,” Ramses Ja, who c-hosts Civic Cipher with Quinton Ward, told Capital B. “This person who first procured it didn’t really love owning it,…
The Shirley Jackson Awards recognize “outstanding achievement in the literature of horror, the dark fantastic, and psychological suspense.” Beginning in 2007, they award works in these genres according to format, including Novel, Novelette, Short Fiction, and Anthology. This year’s winners are all books published in 2021. Find more news and stories of interest from the book world in Breaking in Books. Today In Books Newsletter Sign up to Today In Books to receive daily news and miscellany from the world of books. Thank you for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. By signing up you agree to our terms…
Photography by Getty Images Two writers debate whether the reality-TV celebrity and entrepreneur is actually fashionable or just super famous. By Jordan Adrienne and Jennifer Nguyen Date October 31, 2022 Facebook Twitter It’s impossible to ignore Kim Kardashian’s fashion looks. No matter what the reality-TV star wears, you can guarantee it will be the top trending topic the next day. But is she actually stylish or just really, really famous? Two writers weigh in. Kim Kardashian Is a Fashion Icon By Jordan Adrienne Love her, hate her or hate to love her, Kim Kardashian’s style is irresistible. Even the reportedly once…
Horror fans have to start somewhere. You don’t just watch a VHS copy of Cannibal Holocaust and immediately start loving the genre (or at least I hope not), and that’s why Gateway Horror is so important. Like training wheels for spooky media, these stories are meant to introduce audiences to the recurring tropes and iconography of the genre without necessarily resulting in nightmare fuel. That being said, a lot of horror fans mistake that sentiment for Gateway Horror not being allowed to be scary, which simply isn’t true. The ideal Gateway Horror story works on multiple levels, with creepy elements…
It’s no trick, these Halloween outfits are such a treat!Every year, TV hosts pull out all the stops to celebrate spooky season with elaborate costumes. And the 2022 looks were just as spectacular as you’d expect. The Today show crew continued their annual group costume tradition, this time opting for Las Vegas theme. It’s a far cry from last year’s “Football Fright in America” theme, which saw Hoda Kotb in a blonde wig and sequin dress, channeling Carrie Underwood, who sings the is the singer of the NBC Sunday Football theme song “Waiting All Day For Sunday Night.” Savannah Guthrie and Jenna Bush Hager both coordinated…