There was a time, not so long ago, when the term “era” brought to mind strictly academic concepts: a scale to measure the Earth’s geological time; a system for classifying sweeping events of human history; a theoretical timeline of our known universe. These days, though, “era” brings to mind different phases in the careers of
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How complicated can breakfast possibly get? In Zao Fan: Breakfast of China, Michael Zee writes that the enormity of Chinese cuisine is “both terrific and terrifying”—and what is usually the simplest, smallest meal of the day is no exception. Yet Zee demonstrates a knack seldom seen in English-language cookbooks for succinctly yet fully conveying the
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Grindr to be sued for allegedly sharing users’ HIV status (Getty) Dating app Grindr is being sued for allegedly sharing users’ personal information, including their HIV status and ethnicity. According to reports from the BBC, the claim was lodged at the High Court in London, alleging that Grindr had used “covert tracking technology”, and that
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We have learned the sad news this week that prolific horror author Ray Garton, who wrote nearly 70 books over the course of his career, has passed away after a battle with lung cancer. Ray Garton was 61 years old. Stephen King tweets, “I’m hearing that Ray Garton, horror novelist and friend, died yesterday. This
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News Coachella Announces Dates for 2025 Festival The event returns to the Empire Polo Club in California next April By Eric Torres April 22, 2024 Facebook X 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival (Dania Maxwell / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Facebook X The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has announced the
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The last few days have been filled with so much Taylor content—and we’re definitely not complaining. With The Tortured Poets Department release, a surprise extended version titled The Anthology, and a music video for the single ‘Fortnight’, we literally haven’t been able to catch our Swiftie breath. And along with the record-breaking album, Swift released
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Haye took to Raya to search for a third. (@davidhaye/Instagram) In David Haye’s world, three is never a crowd! The ex-sportsperson and his partner Siân Osborne are seeking a third for their throuple via celebrity dating app Raya for “disgustingly shocking acts”.  The former professional boxer, 43, posted on his profile about wanting a throuple
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Brendan Wenzel’s award-winning picture books (Every Dreaming Creature, A Stone Sat Still) invite readers to look carefully at every image. Two Together continues his exploration of perspective, this time through the eyes of a dog and a cat traveling home together. Two Together easily stands alone, but also fits as a companion to Wenzel’s They
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From the tiniest micro-organism to the far reaches of the universe, sci-fi adaptations have made a triumphant splash across multiple streaming platforms. For decades, the collective groans that routinely followed book-to-TV adaptation announcements were a given. At the same time, many science fiction books are so steeped in lore, character motivations, politics, and scientific complexities
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News Ken Carson Announces 2024 World Tour The Atlanta rapper is hitting the road in support of 2023’s A Great Chaos By Nina Corcoran April 22, 2024 Facebook X Ken Carson, photo by Gunner Stahl Facebook X Ken Carson has announced the 2024 Chaos World Tour, an extensive run of dates that will bring the
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We heartily endorse adding trending shapes to your eyewear collection (hello, slim ovals!), but while you’re at it, why not embrace frames that seamlessly fuse your fashion sense with a nod to sustainability? The Calvin Klein Eyewear Naturals collection looks great, of course—the brand has long been at the forefront of minimalist design—but it also
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View gallery Image Credit: Ricky Vigil M / Justin E Palmer/GC Images Victoria Beckham kicked off her 50th birthday with a bang! The former Spice Girl threw a huge, star-studded bash to celebrate her special day on Saturday, April 20. Victoria welcomed tons of famous friends to celebrate with her and her family, including her husband David
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Ann-Marie Cahill will read anything and everything. From novels to trading cards to the inside of CD covers (they’re still a thing, right?). A good day is when her kids bring notes home from school. A bad day is when she has to pry a book from her kids’ hands. And then realizes where they
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