Looking for the best cover songs of 2023? We’ve got you covered, as we’ve sifted through countless hard rock and metal covers that have spooled out over the first portion of 2023 to determine the best so far.We’ve got faithful nods to some classic tracks, including Classless Act covering David Bowie, The Dollyrots doing Divynyls and Powerwolf powering through an Alice Cooper classic. We’ve got intriguing reimaginings including Falling in Reverse and Tarja turning Papa Roach and Linkin Park favorites into piano ballads. And we’ve got a hit duet between Daughtry and Lzzy Hale showing their pipes stand up to…
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Paramount Pictures has dropped a brand new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem video for its upcoming action comedy, which is scheduled to hit theaters on August 2. The video reveals a glimpse of the titular team and Master Splinter’s origin story. It features how the adorable Turtle brothers were adopted by Splinter after they were all transformed by a mysterious green substance. Check out the TMNT: Mutant Mayhem video below (watch more trailers): What to Expect in Mutant Mayhem? “After years of being sheltered from the human world, the Turtle brothers set out to win the hearts of New…
Artist’s impression of the extinct skink Tiliqua frangens. In the bottom right, a typical modern skink is shown for comparisonKailah Thorn, Western Australian Museum A giant skink with spiky armour and powerful jaws roamed inland Australia until about 47,000 years ago, according to newly discovered fossils. In 2009 and 2013, scientists described two mysterious fossils – part of a jaw and skull – found in Wellington caves in New South Wales. They looked like they belonged to skinks – a type of lizard – but were unusually large. Now, a more recent excavation at the same site has unearthed dozens…
It’s always a pleasure when I listen to three audiobooks close together that happen to riff on similar ideas and themes. I was thinking about transformation and all the ways it manifests in our lives while I listened to Pageboy, and then a few days later I read Chlorine —a book all about a girl who turns herself into a mermaid. This strange and creative take on transformation reminded me of Pomegranate, which I’d listened to a few weeks before. It’s also about a life-changing transformation, though a much more ordinary one. All three of these audiobooks, through very different…
Shortly following the release of his latest project on Max, Full Circle, director Steven Soderbergh has revealed the trailer for Command Z, a sci-fi series starring Michael Cera as a talking head leader of a trio of time travelers. Set to premiere on July 17, it is described as “apparently about ninety minutes long” and “eight episodes of a variety of length.” In the footage for Command Z, Cera’s head is projected in a tiny room where he tasks time travelers to go back to 2023 (“America’s last inflection point”) and correct the timeline in order to better their present-day.…
The new material illuminated with ultraviolet light. Credit: ICB-CSIC A team of researchers from the Instituto de Carboquímica of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) has made a remarkable step forward in the development of efficient and sustainable electronic devices. They have found a special combination of two extraordinary nanomaterials that successfully results in a new hybrid product capable of turning light into electricity, and vice-versa, faster than conventional materials. The research is published in the journal Chemistry of Materials. This new material consists of a one-dimensional conductive polymer called polythiophene, ingeniously integrated with a two-dimensional derivative of graphene known…
Saweetie is simply no stranger to a striking neckline, and her recent date night with rapper YG proved that to be true. The 30-year-old “Tap In” rapper, who is soon debuting her first studio album, “Pretty B*tch Music,” stepped out in a black Christopher Esber dress with a plunging wavy U-ring cutout at the chest extending all the way to the navel. The look, which retails for $945, takes a formfitting silhouette that emphasized the star’s curves, spotlighting her cleavage and toned arms. Thanks to a sculptural wired bustline pinpointed by two pearl beads on each side, the plunge takes…
Here’s how their technology works: Aspia begins by collecting cloud-penetrating radar imagery from the European Space Agency’s Sentinel-1 satellites. Then, their artificial intelligence algorithm, called ClearSky, translates those into optical images, making them easier to interpret. The team trained and calibrated the algorithm using “ground truth” data about real grass heights collected by Origin Digital. People used a tool called a “rising plate meter” to measure the height and quantity of grass in a paddock and converted that into kilograms of dry matter per hectare. This conversion allows ClearSky to turn its grassland images into actionable data in places where…
The 2023 Emmy Awards have been postponed due to the ongoing actors’ and writers’ strikes, The New York Times and Variety report. The ceremony was originally slated for September 18, and does not currently have a rescheduled date. In their report, The New York Times cited “a person briefed on the plans,” who said that the awards show will likely be moved to January, and that the new date will be finalized within a few weeks.Last night (July 27), Variety published an exclusive report that the the 75th annual Emmy Awards will not occur on September 18. The postponement marks…
ComingSoon is debuting an exclusive Little Richard: I Am Everything clip from the powerful documentary about Little Robert, as well as hosting a Blu-ray giveaway for the film. Check out the exclusive Little Richard: I Am Everything clip below (watch more trailers): Alongside the clip, ComingSoon has two Blu-ray copies of Little Richard: I Am Everything to give away. To enter the giveaway, you can either retweet the Twitter post below or comment on our corresponding Facebook post. The giveaway lasts until July 25, and entrants must be in the U.S. to be eligible to win. Good luck to all…
Behind the Outside by Milan Jaker Humans have always been fascinated by the macabre; just look at the popularity of authors like Stephen King and Edgar Allen Poe. If that is the vein of literature you find yourself drawn to, then look no further than Milan Jaker’s debut novel, Behind the Outside (Barnes & Noble Press). It’s the kind of horror story that relies on both vividly frightening imagery and complex plot to leave readers shocked and begging for more. High school freshman Danny and his friends, Ed, Malte and Mark, are unenthusiastic about going on a week-long school excursion…
It took them until Justified: City Primeval Season 1 Episode 4, but we finally got what is — in my estimation — a classic Elmore Leonard-esque criminal philosophy expounded with conviction and eloquence. Toma Costia, Mags Bennett says howdy-doo, and please give Raylan a run for his guns. With the Albanian mob making things complicated, does anyone else feel like Raylan’s just about done being all calm and collected and by the book? To be fair, he still hasn’t shot anyone. And that’s really the best measure of how far he’s come since his stint in Harlan County. When Agron…
Pack your things: we’re moving into Barbie’s Dreamhouse. The summer blockbuster movie Barbie premieres in theaters today, and director Greta Gerwig has created a visual sensation. The film’s signature vibrant aesthetic—fans refer to it as “Barbiecore”—has become a pop culture phenomenon, drenching the world in its dazzling, candy-bright color: hot pink. People are flocking to the iconic Mattel doll’s paraphernalia, including a real-life Barbie Dreamhouse replica in Malibu, Calif., that popped up on Airbnb. But the perfect pink abode in the film poses real scientific questions about how our eyes and brain perceive color. Imagine if Barbie was a real…
After the UK’s hottest June to date, the pull of the seaside is stronger than ever—nothing beats the heat like a refreshing dip in cool British waters. Better still, the sparkling Mediterranean. Regardless of whether you’re jetting off to the French Riviera or sticking to local shores, it’s probably worth having a few chic beach looks in your arsenal.Because believe it or not, it is possible to look polished while shielding from the sun’s rays or recovering from a colder-than-expected sea swim. There are practical considerations, of course; choosing pieces that will layer well over a bikini, for example, and leaving the sky-high wedges at home…
Flipkart Big Diwali 2022 sale began earlier this week, and the e-commerce platform’s current festive season sale followed its Big Dussehra sale. Unlike Amazon, which has not announced when its ongoing Great Indian Festival will end, Flipkart’s festive sale will conclude on October 16. You can purchase a wide range of products, including consumer electronics and home appliances, during the sale. These include smart TVs from brands such as Samsung, Realme, Sony, LG, and Xiaomi. Flipkart is also offering customers an additional 10 percent instant discount on Kotak and SBI Bank card transactions during the ongoing Flipkart Big Diwali 2022…
Creed, the polarizing post-grunge rockers, are stoking reunion rumors once again.That’s because, as of Thursday (July 6), the band’s Facebook profile picture and has been revamped, and the official Creed website is evidently only accessible via password.Is Creed time coming?See the new Creed profile pic below.READ MORE: Is Creed’s ‘What If’ the Best Horror Soundtrack Inclusion of All Time?While Creed have technically been on hiatus since their last 2009–2012 reunion, the band last added fuel to new reunion rumors in 2020 when they updated updated their Facebook photo to an old group shot. Though nothing happened at that time, Creed guitarist Mark Tremonti…
One might assume, given Barbie dolls’ target audience, that the first big-screen, live-action Barbie movie would also be aimed squarely at that same audience of younger kids. But at least according to the Motion Picture Association, this is a movie that parents may want to exercise caution around.Surprisingly, the Barbie movie is not rated G or PG. According to the official film ratings page of the MPA website, it is actually rated PG-13 for “suggestive references and brief language.”A PG-13 typically indicates that some elements of a film may be inappropriate for children under 13. In the MPA’s official documents about each rating they…
She sits before me in tears, a positive pregnancy test on the counter in front of us. It’s not that my patient doesn’t want a fourth child. But she is haunted by memories of her third cesarean section (C-section). Hours after her baby was delivered, she hemorrhaged and fell unconscious. Waking in the ICU, she learned she had been transfused several units of blood. Severe anemia and debilitating postoperative pain complicated her postpartum recovery. Now, she is terrified of another C-section—the delivery of a child through an incision in the abdomen—and anxious about caring for four young children after major…
Madam Alana: A Marriage Auction Novella by Audrey Carlan (1001 Dark Nights Press) Dear Reader, When I set out to write The Marriage Auction for Amazon’s newest platform Kindle Vella, I had no idea the fan following would be so rabid. The series has almost two million episodes read and has consistently ranked #1. With all that love, I asked the fans what they wanted next and it was a story about the auction’s beloved owner. So now, I bring you Madam Alana. Alana’s story is not for the faint of heart. It’s raw, sometimes difficult to read, but ultimately…
Everwood alum Treat Williams’ cause of death has been determined almost two months after his tragic death. The beloved actor’s cause of death has been revealed as “severe trauma and blood loss” following the motorcycle crash in June. The Vermont State Police also revealed this week that Ryan Koss, the man driving the vehicle that collided with Treat’s motorcycle, has been charged with “grossly negligent operation with death,” People reports. News of Treat’s death was confirmed in a statement by the actor’s rep to People. “He was killed this afternoon. He was making a left or a right [and] a…
Members of the Ecuadoran Armed Forces stand guard on the shore of a beach covered with oil after a leak in Esmeraldas province on July 19, 2023. A leak at an oil terminal spilled at least 1,200 barrels of crude onto a beach popular with tourists in northwest Ecuador, near the border with Colombia, officials said Thursday. The leak occurred on Wednesday and oil spread out four kilometers (2.5 miles) from the Balao terminal, reaching Las Palmas beach, Environment Minister Jose Antonio Davalos told broadcaster Ecuavisa. He said crabs and fish have been found covered in oil, and there were…
Although jeans aren’t typically deemed warm-weather wear, there’s something about an English summer (or lack thereof) that heightens my appreciation of the jeans-and-top formula. Like a throw-on crew-neck T-shirt or a compact umbrella, denim looks are stored in my fashion archive within easy reach to construct a laid-back look in a moment’s notice.Jeans-and-top combinations stand strong, regardless of the season. Jeans one of a few dependable items that exist amongst more frivolous fashion counterparts—it never fails to astound me how this simplest of pieces can carry the weight of an ensemble, and even improve it. Jeans are the building blocks of both trend-forward and off-duty looks. Denim appreciation is on the…
Alphabet unit Google could face antitrust charges next year over its digital advertising business, with EU regulators frustrated over the slow pace of settlement talks with the company, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday.Google’s ad business is Alphabet’s biggest moneymaker, accounting for about 80 percent of annual revenue, despite efforts over the past decade to push into selling hardware, subscription services and cloud computing technology. The European Commission launched an investigation into Google’s adtech business in June last year, concerned that the US tech giant may be getting an unfair advantage over rivals and advertisers.The company, which risks…
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. Welcome to the flip side. On Wednesday (July 26), Samsung tweeted photos of BTS’ Jimin, RM, J-Hope and Suga in ads for the latest iteration of Samsung’s foldable phones announced earlier in the day during Samsung Unlocked. The new Galaxy Flip 5 and Fold 5 are equipped with a few upgrades. For example, Galaxy Z Flip 5 has a slimmer hinge design that makes it lie…
The Fox X-Men movie franchise wound up being led by multiple problematic directors. Rebecca Romijn, who played Mystique across several of the films, recently talked about her experience with both of them in an interview.Bryan Singer directed X-Men, X2, X-Men: Days of Future Past, and X-Men: Apocalypse, while Brett Ratner stepped in to direct X-Men: The Last Stand after Singer decided to make Superman Returns instead of yet another X-Men movie. Ratner was called out in late 2017 during the #MeToo movement, when multiple women accused him of sexual harassment or assault. Singer faced his own allegations of assault from multiple men. He was also replaced as the director of the Queen biopic Bohemian…
Anxiety Rx: 50 Habits to Overcome & Prevent Anxiety and Depression by Dr. R. Ahmed “We all have one shot at life, and people should make the most of it by being able to actively control mental health issues like anxiety and depression — and not the other way around.” Those are the words of Dr. R. Ahmed, who offers clear solutions to people coping with anxiety and depression in his new book, Anxiety Rx: 50 Habits to Overcome & Prevent Anxiety and Depression. Anxiety and depression, because they are mental illnesses, affect our ability to think clearly. When the…
Notable rock musician, Kip Winger, known especially for his 1998 self-titled release with his band Winger, recently talked with TV Fanatic to discuss his career, from his heady days of rock and roll fame, to his love for classical composition while promoting the Paramount+ documentary, I Wanna Rock: The ‘80s Metal Dream. Winger’s multifaceted career offers a look inside a musician’s path, navigating the music industry’s highs and lows and finding his own voice through it all. His musical journey began with his self-taught immersion in rock. “I started out in a rock band with my brothers, and I was…
J. Robert Oppenheimer, now the protagonist of a much-anticipated film hitting theaters on July 21, is today most known for his scientific leadership of the U.S. Manhattan Project, the World War II–era crash program to build the first-ever atomic bombs. But just a few years earlier, Oppenheimer had found himself pondering very different “weapons” of mass destruction: black holes—although it would be decades before that name arose. “It was influential; it was visionary,” says Feryal Özel, an astrophysicist at the Georgia Institute of Technology, of Oppenheimer’s work on black holes and neutron stars, the superdense corpses of expired massive stars.…
Photography courtesy of Lauchmetrics.COM/SPOTLIGHT We love you, lipstick! By Lauren Knowles Date July 27, 2023 Decades of questionable makeup trends have come and gone, but at the end of it all — lipstick has never failed us. Whether it be a tried-and-true shade of classic red or an understated nude hue, a single tube of lipstick holds the power to transform your entire attitude. With National Lipstick Day swiftly approaching (on July 29th), we can think of no better time to show some love to our ride-or-dies. Plucked from the purses and vanities of FASHION‘s very own editors, scroll on…
The eponymous wine preservation system made by Coravin has been transformative in the wine world, allowing you to extract wine from any bottle sealed with a cork without having to open the bottle or expose it to air. One of its few flaws, however, is that it doesn’t work with sparkling wines. In fact, piercing a champagne cork with Coravin’s needle would likely be catastrophic.Coravin has finally remedied this issue, but fans of fizz will need to buy a whole new device that’s designed just for preserving sparkling wines. It will also mean mastering yet another wine gadget—the Coravin Sparkling—and…