Anna Kendrick’s Date Sets Off Alarm Bells in Unsettling ‘Woman of the Hour’ Trailer

His eye contact is a little too intense. And his instinct to order another round of drinks without checking with his date is a little too presumptuous. Tony Hale as Ed, Anna Kendrick as Sheryl and Daniel Zovatto as Rodney in Woman of the HourLeah Gallo/Netflix

September 17, 2024 · 1 min · 46 words · Emily Newman

Atlanta City Council Declares the Inaugural ‘Rich Homie Quan Memorial Day’

On Sept. 5, Quan was found unresponsive in his Atlanta home by his girlfriend. Today is a good day, the best day of our lives. Quans children said collectively as they led the congregation into a family prayer. Rich Homie Quan performs during Rich Homie Quan 10 Year Anniversary Concert at Tabernacle on September 27, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.Prince Williams/Wireimage Yesterday is gone, tomorrow is not promised, but today is the best day of our lives....

September 17, 2024 · 1 min · 89 words · Jeremy Stephens

Billie Eilish, Finneas Endorse Harris-Walz: ‘Vote Like Your Life Depends on It’

Billie EilishandFinneashave endorsedKamala Harrisand Tim Walz for the 2024 presidential election. Vote like your life depends on it, because it does. We cant let extremists control our lives, our freedoms, and our future, adds Finneas. Finneas O’Connell and Billie Eilish attend the Academy Awards on March 10, 2024.Marleen Moise/Getty Images The only way to stop them and the dangerous Project 2025 agenda is to vote and elect Kamala Harris. We need leaders who will solve problems like climate change and Covid not deny them....

September 17, 2024 · 1 min · 101 words · Lauren West

Christina Aguilera Will Celebrate 25 Years of Her Debut Album With ‘Nostalgic’ Reimagining of Its Hits

That was one of my very first idols and icons. I was 11 years old and you couldnt get her name out of my mouth,she toldPaperlast month. Shes very special to me. Christina AguileraDennis Leupold* Those songs raised me.

September 17, 2024 · 1 min · 39 words · Laurie Mercado

Constitutional Sheriffs: Inside the Far-Right Movement That’s Above the Law

The idea was less to reform the system than to overturn it completely. As Mack would say, the sheriffs would keep the peace even when the people wanted violent rebellion. Lander County, which contains the city of four thousand, had recently decided to become a constitutional county. Courtesy of Jessica Pishko That spring morning, I watched vendors set up for the event. The day was spitting rain. Most carried a sidearm and a long gun....

September 17, 2024 · 5 min · 917 words · James Miller

Creating Complex Villains: Crafting Antagonists That Readers Love to Hate

In storytelling, a captivating villain can elevate a narrative from good to unforgettable. These characters haunt our thoughts long after the story ends. But what separates a run-of-the-mill bad guy from an antagonist that readers love to hate? Innovated Captures - stock.adobe.com The answer lies in complexity, nuance and a dash of humanity. The Allure of the Anti-Hero Todays audiences crave depth in their villains. Consider characters like Killmonger fromBlack Pantheror Thanos from theAvengerssaga....

September 17, 2024 · 2 min · 253 words · Jonathan Molina

Deftones Will Hit U.S. Arenas in 2025

Mars Volta and Fleshwater will pop kick open the shows. It was clear there was no opportunity for growth for me, he explained. Deftones keyboardist Frank DelgadotoldRolling Stonein 2016 that the bands creative engine runs on a certain amount of creative confict. Deftones (led by frontman Chino Moreno) have slotted U.S. arena dates for 2025Josh Brasted/FilmMagic That push and pull is what gives us our thing, whatever that is, Delgadosaid....

September 17, 2024 · 2 min · 243 words · Jimmy Lee

Dolly Parton’s Cookbook ‘Good Lookin’ Cookin’ Drops Today, and It’s Already a Bestseller

Parton and her sister Rachel Parton George co-authoredGood Lookin Cookin. So, getting to combine the two was a joy beyond belief for me. We hope you have as much fun reading these stories as we did putting them together. Amazon

September 17, 2024 · 1 min · 40 words · Jose Myers

Edgar Barrera, Karol G, and Bad Bunny Lead 2024 Latin Grammy Nominations

(Surprisingly though, Plumas blockbusterGenesisdidnt make it to the Album Of The Year category.) Karol G at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards held at UBS Arena on September 11, 2024 in in Elmont, New York.Gilbert Flores/Billboard

September 17, 2024 · 1 min · 36 words · Kevin Stafford

Elon Musk’s PAC Is Posting Extremely Cringe Memes — and Kamala Harris in Flames

Elon Muskis widely known as a wannabe memelord who struggles with the medium no matter how manyjokes he steals. All the money in the world, it seems, is no substitute for a decent sense of humor. But until this election season, Musks attempts at comedy have been largely self-serving. Elon Musk’s America PAC is throwing millions into the 2024 election.Jared Siskin/Patrick McMullan/Getty Images Other choices are more puzzling still but lead straight back to Musk....

September 17, 2024 · 1 min · 75 words · Kelly Navarro

Father John Misty Previews New Album With Searing 7-Minute ‘Screamland’

Mahashmashana, Tillmans sixth LP, arrives on Nov. 22 via Sub Pop. Mahashmashanatranslates to great cremation ground, all things put going thither in Sanskrit. Theres eight tracks on the album, with the title track serving as the opener. Father John MistyBrent Goldman* The previously released I Guess Time Makes Fools of Us All is also featured. Josh Tillman and The Accidental Dose4. I Guess Time Makes Fools of Us All8.

September 17, 2024 · 1 min · 69 words · Laura Collins

Hear a Live Version of Bon Iver’s First Single in Four Years, ‘Speyside’

Also in 2020, he popped up on Taylor SwiftsFolklore,duetingon Exile. Which is an important emotion to have. Its also an important emotion to put yourself past. Bon Iver.Erinn Springer* Im thankful to have a friend to send a song to. You cant just put that shit on MySpace anymore! I know now that I cant make good, Vernon sings.

September 17, 2024 · 1 min · 59 words · Jill Silva

How Babyface Ray Became the Rap World’s Favorite Rapper

Rays mic presence makes him distinct. His voice creeps over the drums like Olympic high jumpers over their mark. And despite how easy it seems, his technique is a product of years of experience. Kevin Wright* On Count Money with Bossman Dlow, producer Rich Treeze sampled the pause music from the N64 classic 007. Then Ray actually got Grant Kirkhope, the tracks original composer, to replay it for him. Wavy Navy University is another notable sample moment on the project....

September 17, 2024 · 7 min · 1473 words · Christian Thompson