When the Chanel Métiers d’Art pre-fall 2026 runway show opened in New York, the first look worn by model Bhavitha Mandava was styled in the fashion of a true NYC commuter. The model wore jeans and two-tone slingbacks topped off with a white T-shirt and a quarter-zip collared sweater. The simplicity and practicality of the outfit immediately stood out, as did its familiarity. The quarter-zip knit, specifically, has been a dominating topic of conversations in the fashion space.In menswear, GQ has charted the rise of the quarter-zip everywhere from how it’s trending on social media and TikTok to a recent…
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Father Mike Schmitz, a Catholic priest and podcaster, addressed his congregation of more than 1.2 million YouTube subscribers in November with an unusual kind of homily. You couldn’t always trust the words coming out of his mouth, Schmitz said, because sometimes they weren’t really his words—or his mouth. Schmitz had become the target of AI-generated impersonation scams.“You’re being watched by a demonic human,” said the fake Schmitz in one video that the real Schmitz, wearing an L.L. Bean jacket over his clerical suit, included in his public service announcement as an example. “You must act quickly, because the spots for…
02 Jan 2026 Swoon-Worthy Romance Reads Filled with Secrets & Second Chances If you love romance with heart, this list delivers. These books explore second chances, guarded emotions, and love that appears when it’s least expected. Annabella: A Season With The Earl (The Kingsley Regency Series Book 1) by Ann Cynthia Release Date: December 12, 2025 Determined to clear her brother’s name and protect her sisters, Miss Annabella Kingsley enters London’s Season under uneasy sponsorship. With whispers of treason, a city on edge beneath Napoleonic threat, and her infuriating nemesis Lord Berkshire shadowing her every move, one misstep could ruin…
Is it an asteroid or an alien in Van Jensen’s Godfall?Shutterstock / Vadim Sadovski Welcome to January, a month when many of us are keen to escape from the world into the pages of a book. Thankfully, science fiction is here to help, whether that’s with a story set on a generation ship where things aren’t as they seem, courtesy of Peter F. Hamilton, or journeying to an alternate version of this world where the Roman Empire is still in charge, in Solitaire Townsend’s Godstorm. Add to the mix a time-loop murder, a UFO romance and some eco-horror, and there’s plenty of choice for sci-fi fans this month. A…
BEST PICTURE “Bugonia””Frankenstein””Hamnet””Jay Kelly””Marty Supreme””One Battle After Another” — WINNER”Sentimental Value””Sinners””Train Dreams””Wicked: For Good” BEST ACTOR Timothée Chalamet, “Marty Supreme” — WINNERLeonardo DiCaprio, “One Battle After Another”Joel Edgerton, “Train Dreams”Ethan Hawke, “Blue Moon”Michael B. Jordan, “Sinners”Wagner Moura, “The Secret Agent” BEST ACTRESS Jessie Buckley, “Hamnet” — WINNERRose Byrne, “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You”Chase Infiniti, “One Battle After Another”Renate Reinsve, “Sentimental Value”Amanda Seyfried, “The Testament of Ann Lee”Emma Stone, “Bugonia” BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR Benicio del Toro, “One Battle After Another”Jacob Elordi, “Frankenstein” — WINNERPaul Mescal, “Hamnet”Sean Penn, “One Battle After Another”Adam Sandler, “Jay Kelly”Stellan Skarsgård, “Sentimental Value” BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS Elle…
Peacock’s new offerings in January of 2026 (gulp) include the return of their award-winning competition series The Traitors, along with the debut of a new original series called Ponies — as in “persons of no interest” in the lingo of the spy community — about a pair of newly recruited CIA operatives played by Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson.Also coming to Peacock in January: Weekly episodes of Chicago Fire, Med, and PD, Law & Order and Law & Order: SVU, plus the Critics Choice Awards, and a buncha older movies including Hail, Caesar!, Waterworld, and Rob Reiner’s Misery (RIP). Also, at the very end of December, Peacock added the latest Yorgos Lanthimos movie Bugonia starring Emma…
After completing South Korea’s mandatory military service, K-pop juggernauts BTS are now gearing up to release their first new album in six years. The as-yet-untitled LP is due out March 20 via Big Hit Entertainment. It’s their fifth studio album overall and follows 2020’s Be. What’s more, BTS are also teasing a 2026 world tour, with more details to arrive soon.BTS hit the recording studio last July to work on the new LP. “We’re approaching the album with the same mindset we had when we first started,” the group said in a statement last year. “We’re also planning a world…
Ian Hodgson / Financial Times: US immigration lawyers, talent managers, and creators say influencers and OnlyFans models now dominate O-1B visas, which are reserved for “exceptional” artists — Work permits increasingly being awarded on basis of online reach, favouring content creators View Original Source Here
Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Here are the stories we covered ourselves on Book Riot this week. It’s been a quiet couple of holiday weeks for us, so I’m doing things differently for our first Sunday roundup of the year and offering a smörgåsbord of interesting stories from the world of books and publishing. If you, like me, were too busy making more baked goods than you could ever hope to eat to consume online content, this one’s for. The comments section is moderated according…
Algae is a ubiquitous feature in waterways throughout the globe, including western North America. Slippery, green epilithic algae is a familiar sight on river rocks. Toxic blue-green algae—cyanobacteria—is a visually interesting, yet worrisome phenomenon. Increasingly prevalent filamentous algae, with its long, voluminous green strands joins the picture, and is presenting new questions for scientists, recreationalists and land managers. View Original Source Here
Wendy Stuart will be hosting TriVersity Talk! this Wednesday at 7 PM ET with featured guest Lexie Legato. TriVersity Talk! is a weekly web series with featured guests discussing their lives, activism and pressing issues in the LGBTQ Community. With TriVersity Talk!, the goal is to laugh and learn. TriVersity Talk! Is part of TriVersity’s ICARE Initiative. ICARE stands for Increasing Community Awareness through Relevant Education. ICARE Programs are generously funded by The Greater Pike Community. With all the buzz on the drag performance scene, Lexie Legato has something special. Relatively a newbie it’s easy to see how her drag…
20th Century Fox Television Was Buffy Summers better off with Angel or Spike? It’s a debate that fans of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” will continue to have for years, but in the context of the show, Angel is Buffy’s soulmate. Spike, meanwhile, is essentially a fling to distract the slayer from her misery after being resurrected from the dead and feeling out of sorts. The pair’s relationship, however, informs some of the best episodes of “Buffy,” but it’s certainly a polarizing topic. In a 2017 interview with Entertainment Weekly, James Marsters (Spike)…
Among the movies that will arrive on Hulu this month is Retribution, a high-octane Liam Neeson thriller that has garnered a dedicated fan base since its theatrical release. The constantly revolving doors of the Disney-owned streaming platform’s rich library are also set to welcome a plethora of other new titles this month, including multiple action classics, as well as iconic movies and TV shows from various genres. Liam Neeson-led Retribution arrives on Hulu this month Subscribers of Hulu will soon be able to stream 2023’s Retribution on their preferred devices. As per ComicBook.com, the action thriller, directed by Nimród Antal…
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Kicking off 2026 strong, we’ve got the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards, making a big splash out of the gate as the first award ceremony of the new year. Honoring both TV shows and movies, the event will take place on Jan. 4, 2026, and will be available to watch live via the E! Network from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.…
Think of protein bars as grab-and-go snacks, not meal replacements. They’re most helpful when whole foods aren’t available or when your schedule won’t allow for a proper meal. The most beneficial sources of protein come with fiber, healthy fats, and other nutrients. (That’s why registered dietitians recommend whole foods over ultra-processed alternatives.) So, while high-protein snacks may boast impressive counts on the label, they’re not always the healthiest option.After consulting the nutrition experts about key ingredients to look for (and what to avoid), we’ve rounded up the best protein bars that meet those standards. For more tips on protein, check…
If you haven’t seen The Gilded Age on HBO, I highly suggest you remedy that immediately. The period drama is pure immersive escapist television, transporting readers back to a time of decadent balls, slow-burn courtships, high-stakes gossip and staggering social strategy. If you are a fan, I’m thrilled to share five recent novels set in Gilded Age New York which are sure to scratch a similar itch, a list which delightfully span across genres (a few dramas, a thriller, and even a caper). My Fair Frauds by Lee Kelly & Jennifer Thorne Billed as Ocean’s 11 with ballgowns, the recently…
Of the more than 600 million cats across the globe, less than 10% belong to a specific breed. But are these purebred cats the result of human intervention, or did some develop naturally?The answer is more complicated than it might seem. According to Leslie A. Lyons, a cat geneticist at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, most cat breeds developed in the past 140 years as a result of human selection for specific physical traits.However, a select few are known as “natural” cat breeds because they are derived from a population of cats that evolved due to factors…
The CW One of the biggest teen shows of the late 2000s and early 2010s, “Gossip Girl” typifies both the era and the genre, and remains a cultural touchstone today. The CW series follows students at a prep school on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Blake Lively plays Serena van der Woodsen, a popular girl and socialite, while Leighton Meester co-stars as Blair Waldorf, the status-seeking queen bee who rules the school with an iron fist. Penn Badgley portrays Dan Humphrey, a scholarship student from the wrong side of…
The double-edge sword of remakes: The reason you make one is to capitalize on an audience’s familiarity with a beloved property, but you also can’t make something that feels too familiar, or that same audience will think they’ve seen your new movie already and they’ll pass on buying a ticket. As a result, there’s a push and pull going on behind the scenes of every remake, with their creators weighing how close to stay (or how far to stray) from their source material.When filmmakers lean toward the latter, you get titles the like ten on the list below — which all qualify as remakes, but are…
Here is the best metal song of each year of the 1980s, including one runner-up for all 10 years!Many will argue that there was no greater decade for heavy metal than the ’80s. Sure, Black Sabbath and Judas Priest created metal in the ’70s, but it wasn’t until the following decade that it truly gained its foothold, becoming a widespread phenomenon that would rule radio and TV by the end of the 10-year stretch.Within just a couple of short years, traditional heavy metal was morphing and evolving, heading deep into the underground and onto the world’s biggest stages. The rise…
If the days following the start of the new year inspire you to think about a style refresh, consider yourself warned. The defining fashion looks of 2026 have already started landing, and they are all at Zara. The popular Spanish brand’s newest arrivals read like a real-time trend report of what’s about to be everywhere, translating runway concepts into wearable outfits you can actually take to the street (and afford).Zara has long been a retail destination for fresh finds that feel ahead of the curve but are practical enough to work with what’s already in your closet (meaning: no closet…
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02 Jan 2026 From Cursed Legends to Future Wars: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Picks If you’re drawn to defying fate, this list delivers. These books explore curses, time-bending threats, and battles for humanity’s future. Moon Bound Desires (Conquering the Alpha’s Heart Saga) by Antonella Sinner Release Date: December 21, 2025 A cursed wolf. A marked sacrifice. A fate neither can escape. Harper has no magic, no future, and no say in her fate. Aurora was once a legend, an Alpha brought low by defiance and cursed to guard the dark. When their paths cross, desire stirs where it shouldn’t. Loving Harper…
Sahelanthropus fossils (centre) compared with a chimpanzee (left) and a human (right)Wiliams et al., Sci. Adv. 12, eadv0130 A long-running and bitterly fought dispute over whether the earliest known hominin had a knuckle-walking gait, like chimpanzees, or walked upright, like humans, may have been settled – but not everyone is convinced. Scott Williams at New York University and his colleagues say that reanalysis of fossil remains of Sahelanthropus tchadensis shows it had at least three key anatomical features that together show that it was our earliest known hominin ancestor to be bipedal. It has, however, been a lengthy journey to…
Actors on HBO Max’s “The Pitt” were required to remain on set for the full shooting day — even when they were not featured in scenes — as part of the show’s effort to maintain realism and continuity. The Noah Wyle-led medical drama is structured to unfold in real time across a single shift at the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center. To support that approach, the series was shot sequentially on a highly detailed set designed to function as a working emergency room. Cast members were asked to treat production like a…
Disney Plus‘ TV and movie release schedule for January 5 to January 11, 2026, includes Made in Korea’s new episode, Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Season 2)’s next episode, The Artful Dodger, and the new episodes of Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends (Season 4). On January 7, Made in Korea’s new episode drops on Disney Plus. The thriller series follows Baek, a KCIA agent who secretly manages an illegal business to amass wealth. Soon, things turn upside down when an honest prosecutor decides to expose the corrupt system. Further, Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Season 2)’s next episode arrives…
Despite now being fully owned and controlled by Amazon MGM Studios, James Bond movies have been irregularly available on Prime Video or other streaming services in recent months. Starting January 15th, though, 26 of the iconic British spy’s cinematic adventures will begin streaming on Netflix, from the Sean Connery-starring Dr. No to the final Daniel Craig film, No Time to Die. James Bond fans might have noticed the number 26 there: There have been 25 “official” James Bond movies since the franchise’s beginnings in 1962, produced by Eon Pictures. However, Connery also starred as Bond in 1983’s Never Say Never…
While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here.As someone who works in New York City, I’m very particular about handbags. I’ve never been the stylish commuter who grabs a mini clutch and is off for a day of adventure from the office to dinner to cocktails. My work bag is essentially the equivalent of a car trunk for me so the more space, the better. That said, it’s no surprise I gravitated to Coach’s…
Hey, Theranos? Ever heard of it? Erstwhile founder and current felon Elizabeth Holmes may have drastically overstated her claims by saying you could take a bunch of affordable health tests with one drop of blood, but the company was trying to address a real problem.Many people get a panel of blood tests as part of their routine wellness check, and they’re not fun at all. Blood tests are inconvenient to schedule. You have to fast for at least eight hours beforehand for many of them, and it’s hell if you’re scared of needles.This year, fitness tracker companies like Oura and…
Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Barnes & Noble’s Most Anticipated Books in Fiction and More Over the holiday week, the major book retailer released its annual lists of the most anticipated books of 2026 in the categories of Fiction, Nonfiction, Fantasy and YA (not sure why they’re mashed together), and Kids’ Books. There’s much to dig into, but I’ll share my personal highlights. In Fiction, we have Vigil by literary darling George Saunders; Kin by celebrated, award-winning author Tayari Jones; talk-of-the-town Half His Age, Jennette…