“I like it when somebody gets excited about something. It’s nice.” This first appeared in Lit Hub’s Literary History newsletter—sign up here. Article continues after advertisement In the spring of 1939, one J.D. Salinger—Jerry—took Whit Burnett’s creative writing class at Columbia. That semester, he handed in a grand total of nothing, but signed up for the class
Satanism, or at least accusations of it, has always been part of rock and metal. Yet it seemed to come as a surprise to some when Twin Temple was recently dropped from a pair of dates opening for outlaw country artist Charley Crockett due to their “Satanic imagery.” Crockett himself was apparently caught off guard
TTSSFU has spoken about the potential for new music and shaking self-doubt. Watch the full video interview above. The Mancunian singer (real name Tamsin Stephens) spoke to us at Mad Cool Festival, where she gave an update on future new music. Her latest project was ‘Blown’, which she dropped last August. Speaking to NME, she
Things are ramping up in the Big Brother house as all of the Houseguests are now settled in and the competitions are starting. The Power of Veto competition was shown on the 90-minute Wednesday episode. Find out who won and if it was used. After 14 new Houseguests moved into the house, three reality TV
Matt Damon is Odysseus in ‘The Odyssey’, written, produced, and directed by Christopher Nolan. Photo: Universal Pictures. Opening in theaters on July 17 is ‘The Odyssey,’ written for the screen and directed by Christopher Nolan, and starring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Jon Bernthal, Samantha Morton, John Leguizamo, and
Danny Boyle‘s Ink, a drama about Rupert Murdoch’s rise to media power in the world of the U.K. tabloids, will open this year’s Venice Film Festival. Ink will have its world premiere in competition in Venice, opening the 83rd festival on Sept. 2. Guy Pearce stars as Murdoch in the biographical drama, from playwright James
One of the great pleasures of being human is finding out what things bring us joy, and the pursuit of those things. For instance, perhaps you love to read, but you haven’t picked up anything in the science fiction or fantasy genres yet. If that’s the case—welcome! Come on in, the water’s fine. For readers
Key Points Air India is prioritizing ownership of its digital infrastructure—an in-house booking engine and proprietary payment platform—to gain speed and control, enabling rapid adoption of fast-moving India-specific payment options like UPI without waiting on external vendors. The revamp embeds generative AI throughout (eZ Booking natural-language itineraries, the AI.g virtual agent, AEYE Vision, and Apple
Whilst it’s true I usually dedicate this weekly column to the microtrends making waves in fashion (aquamarine blue, Pucci prints and bedazzled thongs to name a few), this week, I’ve decided to switch things up a bit. As a fashion editor, I’m just as interested in where a trend begins as I am in its
If you’ve ever walked through a bookstore with an author by your side, you may have noticed something peculiar: writers don’t check out new books the way normal people do. Your average reader, when they pick up a book, will first inspect the cover, then they will read the synopsis, and finally they will glance
During a recent podcast appearance, Jason Newsted recalled the time Metallica stopped a show after darts were thrown at them onstage. Newsted and Blackberry Smoke frontman Charlie Starr joined Rolling Stone for an episode of the publication’s “Nashville Now” show to discuss their current tour together. During the conversation, the topic of fans throwing things at the
Blue singer Lee Ryan is set to be sentenced for a racially aggravated assault on an air steward, after losing an appeal to clear his name. The boyband member appeared in front of a court, accused of telling a member of the British Airways cabin crew that she was like a “sweet chocolate chip cookie”.
What To Know Nation’s Dumbest premiered with 12 celebrity contestants on July 15. The contestants had to take part in challenges and answer elementary-level trivia questions. The player who performed the best was able to leave the competition, with the others remaining in the classroom with the possibility of being crowned “Nation’s Dumbest.” A group
Anya Taylor-Joy in ‘Lucky’, premiering July 15, 2026 on Apple TV. The new crime thriller miniseries ‘Lucky’, which is based on the book of the same name by Marissa Stapley and was created by Jonathan Tropper (‘The Wrecking Crew’), premieres on Apple TV July 15th. Air Date: July 14th, 2026 The series stars Anya Taylor-Joy
A dramedy feature starring Heidi Gardner and William H. Macy is getting ready to make a splash as it adds to its cast. Lamorne Morris (Spider-Noir, Fargo), Abby Elliott (The Bear, SNL), Michael Strassner (The Baltimorons) and Joey Bicicchi (Rudderless) have joined the cast of The Swimming Lesson, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. THR previously
The Odyssey opens in theaters tomorrow, and the reviews of Christopher Nolan’s epic adaptation are almost as rosy as the fingers of Homer’s beloved dawn. Here’s a look at the reviews: A genuinely grand, gutsy vision, “The Odyssey” thrills generously for the bulk of its near three-hour running time: Every few minutes, it seems, it
Key Points JetBlue is embedding installment financing inside its TrueBlue loyalty ecosystem, letting customers earn points on financed bookings — a break from typical travel pay-later plans that forfeit rewards. The convenience carries risk: ClarityPay’s rates can reach 36% APR and its credit model extends to subprime borrowers, putting a steep potential cost behind the
A closet full of quality basics goes a long way, no matter the season. Whether it’s a simple pair of trousers or jeans to wear with tank tops and T-shirts, the styling options are versatile and endless. However, the fashion set has turned its head to a trendier bottom trend to wear with tank tops
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