Everyone involved with the film adaptation of Wicked was aware of the pressure they would inherit from the fan base of one of Broadway’s most beloved musicals. And yet, this acknowledgment hasn’t made any of the budding criticism around the movie, out Nov. 22, any easier to encounter. When the …
Read More »1,500 Physicians Call on Trump to Actually Produce Health Care Plan
During his sole debate against Vice President Kamala Harris, Donald Trump declared that he had “concepts of a plan” to improve the Affordable Care Act. Days before voters are set to cast their ballots on Election Day, no plan has manifested, and doctors are demanding answers. A coalition of more …
Read More »'Anora' Is Part Sex-Worker Fairy Tale, Part Modern Screwball Comedy
A rich guy purchases the services of a sex worker for a one-week “girlfriend experience,” which turns into something even better than the real thing — does this sound familiar? Rewind back to 1990, and you can see how, given the right combination of casting, sitcom-level humor and materialistic wish …
Read More »'Grey's Anatomy' Writer Who Faked Cancer Diagnosis Apologizes: 'No Excuse, No Justification'
Former Grey’s Anatomy writer Elisabeth Finch said there was “no excuse, no justification” for lying about a cancer diagnosis — and much more — in a statement shared on social media ahead of the premiere of a new docuseries about the scandal. Finch infamously lied about having a rare kind …
Read More »Remi Wolf, Jungle, GloRilla Set to Headline 'Outer Banks' Poguelandia Event
Remi Wolf, Jungle, and GloRilla will perform at the Outer Banks-themed event, Poguelandia, Netflix announced Wednesday. The event will take place in Santa Monica and will feature immersive fan experiences and special appearances from Outer Banks cast members. At the Poguelandia fan event, which will take place on Nov. 2, …
Read More »Zach Bryan: 'I Don't Want to Be a Country Musician'
Despite numerous Grammy nominations in the country field, and a Best Country Duo/Group Performance win with Kacey Musgraves for “I Remember Everything,” Zach Bryan says he doesn’t want to be defined as a country music artist. In an exclusive Rolling Stone interview between Bryan and Bruce Springsteen, the Great American …
Read More »Ozzy Osbourne Reacts to Jake E. Lee Shooting: 'Another Senseless Act of Gun Violence'
Ozzy Osbourne has commented on the shooting of his former guitarist Jake E. Lee, calling the incident “another senseless act of gun violence.” On Tuesday, it was revealed that Lee was shot multiple times in Las Vegas early that morning. “Lee is fully conscious and doing well in an intensive …
Read More »10 Hurdles Businesses Need to Overcome to Succeed in the Culture Space
No business is without its challenges. Even the most successful of companies today started out as simple ideas that had to be worked on and evolved over time. And with about 20 percent of businesses failing to make it past their first year, it’s not uncommon for the obstacles in …
Read More »How Indie Horror Games Are Bringing Back Retro Grime
You don’t have to have ever touched a PlayStation controller to recognize the console’s Nineties-era blocky graphics. Big studios may have been churning out shiny remakes of 20-year-old games like Resident Evil 4 (2023) and, more recently, Silent Hill 2 (2024), but indie gaming has taken a more rustic approach …
Read More »Benjamin Booker Returns With First Song in Seven Years and a Fascinating New Sound
Singer-songwriter Benjamin Booker is back with his first new music in seven years, “Lwa In the Trailer Park,” which will appear on his upcoming album, Lower. “Lwa In the Trailer Park” signals a major shift artistic shift for Booker from the blues, punk, and Americana-inspired sounds of his first two …
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