The story is delivered through the awed narration of Sister Mary Partington (Thomasin McKenzie), which allows us to enjoy the occasional juicy episode that was the product of hearsay or gossip. Yet Fastvold is admirably measured in the way she presents Lee as a figure of historical curiosity who we can never really get too close to. It’s hard to think of a more perfect performer than Seyfried for this role, her huge eyes emphasising both her ability to draw people towards her cause and her uncanny ability to power through the torments and sorrows piled onto her and her faithful followers.…
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Topshelf Records has dropped Washington, D.C. punk band Ekko Astral and is immediately ceasing all involvement with The Beltway Is Burning, their upcoming second album. The record label did not initially specify its reasoning. “We can no longer support Ekko Astral and will not be releasing their album 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘵𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨,” Topshelf wrote on Instagram. “This includes the end of in-house PR service from the label. Refunds for pre-orders will be issued within 5-10 business days.”When asked if Topshelf’s decision was related to the recent fallout between Ekko Astral frontwoman Jael Holzman and former drummer Miri Tyler, the label…
Featured Podcasts Grit: How Malwarebytes Is Protecting Millions In The Era Of AI Scams | Marcin Kleczynski Grit explores what it takes to create, build and scale world-class organizations. Subscribe to Grit. Big Technology Podcast: OpenAI Closes in on $100 Billion, OpenClaw Acquired, AI’s Productivity Question — With Aaron Levie The Big Technology Podcast takes you behind the scenes in the tech world featuring interviews with plugged-in insiders and outside agitators. Subscribe to Big Technology Podcast. Hard Fork: The Pentagon vs. Anthropic + An A.I. Agent Slandered Me + Hot Mess Express The future is already here. Each week, journalists…
Explore Romance books centered on secrets, dangerous attraction, and relationships that defy the rules. From grumpy heroes to unexpected connections, these novels keep the stakes high and the sparks flying. A must-read list for fans of bold, addictive romance fiction. King (King of the Mafia Book 1) by Ivy Davis Release Date: – Sold at auction, I was saved from one fate only to be bound to another. Nikolai Volkov, head of the Russian mafia, saves me. He claims protection, but his world reeks of death. Yet my body betrays me with every touch. I’m torn between fear and desire.…
The Adorant figurine, approximately 38,000 years old, consists of a small, ivory plate bearing an anthropomorphic figure and multiple sequences of notches and dotsLandesmuseum Württemberg / Hendrik Zwietasch, CC BY 4.0 Stone Age people 40,000 years ago used a simple form of writing comparable in complexity to the earliest stages of the world’s first writing system, cuneiform, according to a study of mysterious signs engraved on figurines and other artefacts found in Germany. If confirmed, this pushes back the emergence of a proto-writing system by more than 30,000 years. Ancient humans have long made deliberate marks on objects, but some…
AMC “The X-Files” gave Vince Gilligan his major break in TV, and it’s also where he first discovered what Bryan Cranston was capable of. In the Gilligan-penned Season 6 episode “Drive,” Agent Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) is trapped in a speeding runaway car driven by crazed conspiracy theorist Patrick Crump (Cranston), whose head will explode if he doesn’t keep driving at increasingly fast speeds. In an interview with the Archive of American Television, Gilligan revealed that he didn’t want Crump to be “some nice poor schmuck,” but rather he used the episode as…
Spider-Man 4 director Destin Daniel Cretton has shared some new comments about the forthcoming MCU movie. Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures’ Spider-Man 4, also known as Spider-Man: Brand New Day, will be released in United States theaters this July. Directed by Cretton, who previously made Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, the movie will once again see Tom Holland reprise his MCU role as Peter Parker/Spider-Man. What did Destin Daniel Cretton say about Spider-Man 4? Speaking with WHO LET US OUT, Cretton shared some new details about Spider-Man 4. While he acknowledged there was plenty about the movie…
Gorillaz continue making noise ahead of their forthcoming new album The Mountain, with a pop-up shop featuring exclusive merch from the animated band now open in Los Angeles. Free and open to the public, the Gorillaz: House of Kong LA Gift Shop is open at 1005 Mateo St. in downtown L.A. from noon to 6 p.m. PT daily until Wednesday and then from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. PT daily from Thursday through March 19. The Shop is offering a wide range of album-spanning Gorillaz paraphernalia, including clothing, stickers, jigsaw puzzles, comic books, mugs and more. Items related to The…
Ask anyone what the cardinal tenets of attending London Fashion Week are, and they’ll tell you that wearing flat shoes is a prerequisite. You see, when you’re running from iconic show venues like the Tate Modern along the River Thames to Alexandra Palace deep in the city’s northern suburbs, six-inch slingbacks and heels bound to pinch at your toes just simply wont cut it.So, it should come as no surprise to see the collections presented over the runways this past weekend were best with flats of all kinds. However, the most prevailing shoe trend, as spotted out by Who What…
Mountain Hardware’s Ghost Whisperer UL hoodie has been a popular pick among ultralight backpackers since it was introduced a few years ago. It remains the best puffer jacket for anyone trying to shave every last ounce off their pack weight. It weighs just 6.7 ounces for a men’s medium (7.3 ounces for the men’s large I tested), packs down to a tiny little thing (stuffing into its own pocket), and the 1,000-fill-power goose down offers one of the best warmth-to-weight ratios on the market. The very lightweight shell material is a mix of 5D and 7D ripstop nylon, which is…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. What’s happening in the world of book news for crime and mystery readers? An excellent audiobook production announcement, a revival play about Truman Capote, Colin Firth in a Noir adaptation, and more! Emma Thompson narrates! The audiobook of Gisèle Pelicot’s memoir, A Hymn to Life, is being narrated by Emma Thompson! In a video posted to the Vintage Books Instagram account, Thompson discusses the importance of the memoir and what an honor it is to narrate the story. “It’s a story that really…
About 10 million years ago, Antarctica’s Southern Ocean started to get so cold that it scared away most fish in the region. Among the fish that stayed were what are now known as black rockcod, part of a famously sturdy family of Antarctic fish. But the black rockcod’s future could also now be in jeopardy as Southern Ocean temperatures are projected to shift in the opposite direction due to climate change. View Original Source Here
CBS Every day, TVLine’s What to Watch column spotlights new and returning English-language shows (and select movies) premiering or airing fresh episodes across broadcast, cable and streaming — organized below by release time and alphabetically within each slot. On TV this Monday: “CIA” premieres on CBS, “FBI” heads to the altar, and “Paradise” and “The Voice” return for new seasons. If you’d like a recommended watch-list like this delivered to your inbox each morning, you can sign up for our free What to Watch newsletter here! Showtimes for February 23,…
Conceived as a darkly bloody satire of the derivative world of slasher franchises, Scream is now itself one of the longest running slasher franchises in history. To date, it’s produced seven films and a TV series over 30 years. (For sake of comparison: Halloween was less than 20 years old when the first Scream hit theaters in 1996.) Who was it that said you either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become a Ghostface?The Scream series has mocked almost every conceivable aspect of horror film and fandom — except the world of development hell, where, ironically, several Scream sequels have spent a significant amount of time.…
Melodic death metal masters Arch Enemy recently released their first song (“To the Last Breath”) with their new singer, Lauren Hart (who replaces longtime vocalist Alissa White-Gluz). They also announced their “Back to the Root of All Evil” European tour taking place this summer; however, it turns out that they’ll be embarking on a brief tour of Asia earlier in 2026.More About Arch Enemy’s 2026 Asia Tour DatesPer the band’s official website, as well as their social media accounts, the new lineup of Arch Enemy will be making its “global debut” be playing several shows in China and Japan. Specifically,…
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Real life is unhinged. That’s why I love memoirs. Half the time you’re reading one and thinking, this can’t be real—and yet, here we are. When a memoir is done right—written to entertain—it becomes pure storytelling, empowered by authentic emotion. My new novel, Tiny Little Earthquakes, is based on my childhood but fictionalized into a singular story. I wanted to protect certain people, rearrange events and dates to suit the cadence, and add a touch of flair for the sake of art. Tiny Little Earthquakes follows Elliot Hase as she comes of age in a family fractured by addiction, secrets,…
Menopause is a key period in a woman’s life. This transition is often accompanied by wide-ranging physical and psychological symptoms — some of which can be debilitating and affect daily life. Menopause has also been linked to cognitive problems — such as memory, attention and language deficits.To mitigate the effects of menopause — including hot flashes, depressive symptoms and sleep problems — many women turn to hormone replacement therapy (HRT). In England, an estimated 15% of women are prescribed HRT for menopause symptoms. In Europe, this number is even higher — varying between 18% in Spain to 55% in France.But…
NBC Contrary to rumors at the time, Kristen Bell didn’t turn down the role of Charlotte Lewis in ABC’s hit show “Lost” to be in “Heroes.” In fact, she never officially received an offer for “Lost” at all. The confusion originated from a 2007 TV Guide interview with Bell, in which it was implied that she turned down “Lost” in favor of “Heroes,” despite her saying that she was only considered for the role. She said, “I was in an extremely lucky position … How do you make the decision…
For me, the communal dimension is the most fascinating part of wail-worthy films. Crying synchronises a room, creating a wordless, collective experience between strangers sitting shoulder to shoulder in the dark. In the final scene of Hamnet, Agnes realises the play unfolding before her is not just theatre, but a conduit for Shakespeare’s grief over their son. As she reaches out towards the boy on stage, the surrounding theatre audience mirrors her gesture. Grief becomes catharsis, rippling outward, from mother to performer to crowd. And in the cinema where we sit, something similar happens; we echo it, too. There is a connection on-screen as much…
During the 2026 BAFTAs, host Alan Cumming apologized and thanked the audience for their understanding after John Davidson, a nominee who suffers from severe Tourette’s Syndrome, audibly interrupted the ceremony on multiple occasions. Most notably, Davidson yelled the N-word while Michael B. Jordon and Delroy Lindo presented the award for Best Visual Effects. He also shouted “boring” and “fuck off” during comments made by BAFTA chair Sara Putt, and yelled “fuck you” as the directors of Arco accepted their award for Best Children’s and Fantasy Film. Davidson is a revered ambassador for Tourette’s who was previously honored by Queen Elizabeth…
When I was younger, my mom, who worked in the fashion industry, was my style inspiration. I relied on her judgment for my outfits. However, as I got older, I developed a passion for fashion, and my personal style emerged. While I still valued her opinion, I ultimately chose what made me feel most comfortable and confident. This led to a distinct personal style, quite different from hers. Mine leans toward classic silhouettes updated with modern touches, keeping my pieces current while remaining staples for years to come. My mom, on the other hand, describes her style as “playful and…
If you’re the kind of person who gets nervous or squeamish at the doctor’s office, you might find that collecting your own samples doesn’t freak you out as much as someone in a white coat doing it.Depending on where you live and your transportation situation, at-home STD tests might be more accessible than visiting a clinic or making a doctor’s appointment. And you can pay for them out of pocket, which might be a better option based on your health insurance.Finally, and unfortunately, sexually transmitted infections have a stigma attached to them. You shouldn’t feel ashamed of checking up on…
These Literary Fiction stories confront uncomfortable truths with clarity and depth. From shifting identities to fractured relationships, each novel explores the cost of survival and the quiet strength it takes to endure. Ideal for readers who appreciate fiction that feels real and unvarnished. Forty Days of Mourning by Arslan Athar Release Date: – “I support women’s rights and women’s wrongs” meets Historical Fiction meets contemporary-ish fiction meets South Asia and Post-Partition Literature! That’s the world this book and its main character, Saleema, embody and take you through! Set against the tumultuous history just preceding the annexation of Hyderabad Deccan, Saleema…
This image combines views from the Hubble and Keck II telescopes. A galaxy in the foreground, which appears as a diagonal line, is acting as a gravitational lens. The ring shape is a smeared image of the galaxy H1429-0028 in the backgroundNASA/ESA/ESO/W. M. Keck Observatory Astronomers have spotted a laser-like beam of microwaves produced by two galaxies smashing together, which is the brightest and most distant example of this phenomenon ever seen. To produce a laser, first atoms need to be stimulated into an unstable, higher-energy state. Then particles of light, or photons, fired at these atoms will cause them…
Fox Every day, TVLine’s What to Watch column spotlights new and returning English-language shows (and select movies) premiering or airing fresh episodes across broadcast, cable and streaming — organized below by release time and alphabetically within each slot. On TV this Sunday: “American Dad!” returns to Fox, “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” wraps Season 1, and Kaley Cuoco’s “Vanished” ends. If you’d like a recommended watch-list like this delivered to your inbox each morning, you can sign up for our free What to Watch newsletter here! Showtimes for February…
The Cross Season 2 Episode 5 release date and time is right around the corner, and fans worldwide are eager to find out where and when they can stream it online. In the last episode, titled “Harden,” two vigilantes meet in a hotel room in Florida, plotting to deliver justice. However, as their bond puts both their lives at risk, they face an impossible choice: only one can survive. Here are the details regarding the release date and time for Cross Season 2 Episode 5, as well as information on where to watch it online. When is the Cross Season…
On Wednesday (February 18), Mike Hadreas, the artist better known as Perfume Genius, posted a desperate plea on X: “Can someone please change my Wikipedia pictures? How do you do it? It’s haunted me for years.” What was then his artist photo dated back nearly a decade to 2017. (Hadreas’ frequent collaborator Blake Mills also caught a stray).Musicians have long suffered in silence at the capricious whims of Wikipedia editors. Artist photos on the site are almost always out of date, unflattering, or both. And Hadreas isn’t the only one speaking up. Swedish pop star Zara Larsson is apparently locked…
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This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Welcome to Today in Books. Here’s the highlight reel of book news readers were most interested in this week. Is BookTok Dying? There’s an old adage that any headline that ends with a question mark can be answered with “no,” and it seems to hold for the latest round of concern about what’s going on with BookTok. Literary agent and BookTok expert Alyssa Morris identifies “a real sense of fatigue” across social media and notes TikTok users’ worries that new ownership will negatively impact the…