This first appeared in Lit Hub’s Craft of Writing newsletter—sign up here. Article continues after advertisement A typical song begins with a brief introduction that establishes space, moves into a verse that advances the narrative, turns through a bridge or b-section that complicates matters, and arrives at a chorus that delivers emotional release. These sections are so
Shinedown bassist Eric Bass is stepping away from the band’s upcoming tour. He explained the reasoning in a new video on social media and also revealed his replacement for the dates he’ll miss. The North American leg of the rockers’ tour is set to kick off tomorrow (July 11) in Mount Pleasant, Michigan and wrap
Pitbull covered Oasis‘ ‘Wonderwall’ at his record-breaking BST Hyde Park gig – check out footage below. READ MORE: Oasis live in Cardiff opening night review: a supersonic reunion for a new generation Mr Worldwide played a giant concert in London’s Hyde Park on Friday (July 10), where he and the crowd set the Guinness World Record
General Hospital not only rolled out the red carpet for John Oliver, but the show also sprung for an entrance by helicopter after he requested a guest spot on a soap opera. The host of Last Week Tonight With John Oliver delivered the goods after being cast in the meaty, pivotal role of Z, a
(Left) ‘The Furious’ director Kenji Tanigaki. (Right) Peter Dinklage stars in ‘Brothers’. Preview: ‘The Furious’ director Kenji Tanigaki is aboard to make ‘The Reckoner.’ Peter Dinklage will star. ‘John Wick’ writer Derek Kolstad is on script duty. Released in Stateside theaters last month, director Kenji Tanigaki’s ‘The Furious’ is continuing to win plaudits, hailed as
On a textual level, MGM+’s The Westies is all about people who refuse to abide by the rules. Within the Irish and Italian criminal organizations of 1980s New York, low-level gangsters threaten rivals they’ve been explicitly instructed to leave alone. Mid-level ones deal drugs under the noses of bosses who’ve forbidden them. The best-laid plans
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Key Points Accor has lined up four banks—Goldman Sachs leading, with BNP Paribas, JPMorgan and Société Générale—for a potential U.S. IPO of its Ennismore lifestyle venture, possibly this year, marking the most concrete step in a nearly year-long process. An IPO appears to be winning out over other options (buying out or replacing co-investors) to
Knee-length skirts might be dominating the conversation this summer, but after a few weeks of people-watching across London, I’m convinced that there’s another skirt trend making its return. Whilst fashion people have happily embraced midi hemlines, the very chicest are also revisiting a classic. The trend that caught my eye? The denim mini skirt. Putting
The next morning, Steven suffered through his undergrad fiction workshop with a hangover; three drinks had, sometime in the last few years, become a daylong punishment. The projection screen, synced to his laptop, displayed the first page of Flannery O’Connor’s “A Good Man Is Hard to Find.” Article continues after advertisement “Let’s go through all
So, you fancy yourself a hardcore Motley Crue fan? Then check out our list of the 11 heaviest Motley Crue songs and tell us how we did. When Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee, Vince Neil and Mick Mars debuted on Los Angeles’ Sunset Strip in 1981, there was no band quite like theirs. Motley Crue’s sleazy, decadent
TOMORA have spoken to NME about soundtracking the TV coverage of the World Cup in the UK, just as their native countries of England and Norway go head to head tonight (Saturday July 11). The duo made up of Norwegian art-pop phenomenon Aurora and The Chemical Brothers‘ legend Tom Rowland have two songs from their
What To Know Jasmine Roth surprised her mother with a full renovation of her new apartment, capturing her speechless reaction in a video. The makeover featured cozy earth tones, new storage solutions, and a completely transformed look. Roth’s show Roast My Rental is set to premiere on HGTV on Friday, July 24. Jasmine Roth‘s mom
(Left) Director Craig Gillespie on the set of ‘Dumb Money.’ Photo: Claire Folger. © 2023 CTMG, Inc. All Rights Reserved. (Right) Glen Powell arrives at the Academy’s 13th Governors Awards on Saturday, November 19, 2022, in Los Angeles. Credit/Provider: Blaine Ohigashi / ©A.M.P.A.S. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S. Preview: Craig Gillespie is making a deal to direct ‘Homewreckers.’
The LGBTQ+ cruise ship that Patti LuPone is performing on has been blocked from entering Egypt after being banned from entering Turkey. CNN confirmed Friday that Egyptian authorities did not allow Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady to enter its waters. Rich Campbell, the president and CEO of Atlantis Events, told the outlet, “We had full approval
A couple weeks ago, I shared a list of 650+ new queer books out in the first half of 2026. Now, I’m back with a spreadsheet of 250+ queer books coming out in the second half of the year. You might notice that those are pretty different numbers, and that’s because I usually learn about
Key Points Booking Holdings is forming a formal B2B legal entity uniting Booking.com, Agoda, and Priceline, led by Agoda CEO Omri Morgenshtern—breaking from its tradition of brand independence. The consolidation aims to eliminate duplication and sharpen focus, building on recent moves like the BKNG Ads unified advertising platform, though leadership and timing remain undecided amid
Nike’s iconic ACG line has always excelled at blending outdoor utility with street-ready style, and the new LDV continues that tradition. Borrowing its silhouette from vintage running shoes, this version updates the formula with trail-inspired materials, rugged traction and a striking mix of varsity red, grey and black. It’s sporty without looking overly technical
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