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10 culture comforts to beat the post-holiday blues

From "mothernami" Westerns to podcasts for the phonephobic, here's how to ease yourself into the new year

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The death of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele caps a heartbreakingly violent weekend

"Rob and Michele spent every breath trying to make this country a better place," the Lear family said of the loss

15.12.2025 20

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Oh, you handsome devil: How “Bram Stoker’s Dracula” ushered in our thirst for the “sexy killer”

30 years after Coppola's "Bram Stoker's Dracula," the start of the sexy killer craze can be traced back to 1992

13.11.2025 7

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Congratulations, it’s a Kardashian! “American Horror Story: Delicate” delivers a new scream queen

There's only one bundle of joy to coo over after the finale of "AHS: Delicate" Part 1 — and it isn't Emma Roberts

06.11.2025 9

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Anna Delvey on “Dancing with the Stars” isn’t “brat,” it’s sad

Sporting a bedazzled ankle monitor, Delvey stole the "DWTS" season premiere in true ex-con fashion, but why?

04.11.2025 20

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“Wayward” confronts the double-edged sword of being yourself

Mae Martin's "Wayward" shows how identity can be shaped, distorted, or reclaimed in the pressure to conform

30.09.2025 3

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Wednesday Addams isn’t just the epitome of an outcast, but of a writer, too

Refusing to edit or conform, Wednesday Addams is a hero for misfits and writers who value drama above all else

06.09.2025 5

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David Lynch loved the art life to death

Dead at 78, Lynch revealed his emphysema diagnosis in 2024, writing, "There is a price to pay for this enjoyment"

29.07.2025 20

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With age comes birds: Notes on time, awareness and watching for wings

Apparently, I'm in my bird era now, and I've got the feeders to prove it. It happens fast

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Dexter should’ve stayed dead

"Resurrection" only has one character with main character energy, and it isn't the one the show's named after

11.07.2025 3

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“The Bear”: An appreciation of Claire’s glorious unibrow

It's two-and-a-half eyebrows summer, ladies. Get with it

02.07.2025 20

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The best of 2025 . . . so far

From shows about androids and morticians to psychosis-inducing albums, here's the best of what you may have missed

29.06.2025 10

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“Every second counts”: How Jaenicke’s taught me that home is only a hot dog stand away

The magic ingredient of food is so often sentimentality, which is why "The Bear" hits so hard

25.06.2025 4

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Lesbians are still getting crumbs this Pride Month, but at least there's more of them

A smattering of lesbian-coded media feels like an uptick for a community subsisting on "The L Word" for decades

03.06.2025 7

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Stephen King's most anxious character is also his most heroic

In "Never Flinch," Holly Gibney defines what it means to be brave, getting out of her own way to do what's needed

27.05.2025 3

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Lili Taylor's "Turning to Birds" champions the little things and warns of "Terminator Sparrows"

Lili Taylor has changed my opinion on house sparrows forever. In her first book, "Turning to Birds: The Power and Beauty of Noticing," released on...

29.04.2025 10

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“A firewall against erasure”: Jennifer Beals on "The L Word" book fans demanded

What began as a gift for cast and crew has become a shared reflection of queer history and connection

08.04.2025 5

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From AirDrop anxiety to tapeworm fairytales: 4 faves from The Overlook Film Festival 2025

Whether the buzzy thriller "Drop" or indie darling "Good Boy," this year's fright fest had something for everyone

08.04.2025 4

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"Yellowjackets" is at its best when its characters are doing their worst

Viewers angry that their favorites are dropping like flies may need reminding of what show it is they're watching

17.03.2025 10

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King Charles collaborates with Apple Music for radio show, revealing his love of reggae and pop

"The King’s Music Room," recorded at Buckingham, includes anecdotes from Charles about his encounters with artists

07.03.2025 10

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Michelle Trachtenberg missing from Oscars in memoriam segment

Trachtenberg, who died less than a week ago at the age of 39, spent the majority of her life in the industry

03.03.2025 5

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"Wicked"'s Paul Tazewell becomes first Black man to win Oscar for costume design

Receiving his award, Tazewell was celebrated by the film's star, Cynthia Erivo, who jumped to her feet to clap

03.03.2025 4

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Kanye West’s online storefront shut down after peddling swastika shirts

Yeezy.com went dark this week after West attempted to sell racist merch, which Shopify flagged as a violation

12.02.2025 10

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Taylor Swift gets booed at Super Bowl, with Trump in attendance

Boots down in New Orleans to support Travis Kelce, Swift appeared visibly bummed in the stands after a harsh intro

10.02.2025 7

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Jesse Eisenberg is over being associated with “problematic” Mark Zuckerberg

Eisenberg portrayed the Meta founder in 2010's "The Social Network" but would prefer to be known for other things

04.02.2025 5

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Neil Gaiman and Amanda Palmer sued over human trafficking and sexual assault allegations

A former nanny is seeking damages upwards of $1M, claiming she was forced to perform sex acts as a condition of pay

04.02.2025 10

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David Lynch loved the art life to death

Dead at 78, Lynch revealed his emphysema diagnosis in 2024, writing, "There is a price to pay for this enjoyment"

16.01.2025 5

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Chinese hackers behind "major incident" at US Treasury, documents stolen

According to a letter to lawmakers that Treasury officials made public on Monday, Chinese state-sponsored hackers made their way past the U.S....

31.12.2024 20

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Disney decides against transgender arc in Pixar’s "Win or Lose" series

In 2021, there were rumblings online that Pixar was looking to cast actresses 12 to 17 who were “enthusiastic, outgoing, funny and energetic” and...

18.12.2024 7

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Luigi Mangione indicted on first-degree murder charge, facing life in prison for CEO shooting

A Manhattan grand jury indicted 26-year-old Luigi Mangione on Tuesday, slamming him with 11 counts, including first-degree murder, for the killing...

18.12.2024 7

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Suspected Gilgo Beach killer, Rex Heuermann, charged with additional murder

Rex Heuermann, charged with the killing of six women in a now infamous crime case referred to as "the Gilgo Beach killings," appeared in court on...

17.12.2024 3

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Marjorie Taylor Greene called out for belief that vaccines cause Autism

Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene shared a new controversial theory on Monday, following up past hits like "the U.S. government is controlling...

17.12.2024 20

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"The White Lotus" third season teaser promises mystery and a pill-popping Parker Posey

HBO dropped the first official teaser for the third season of "The White Lotus" on Monday, and although creator Mike White's return to a slam dunk...

17.12.2024 10

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Luigi Mangione documentary underway in collaboration with "Going Clear" director, Alex Gibney

It's been less than two weeks since UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down in broad daylight outside a midtown Manhattan hotel. Yet,...

16.12.2024 6

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Elton John thinks that legalizing marijuana was a bad move

In his autobiography "Me" and various interviews, Elton John has openly discussed his past struggles with addiction, detailing how his use...

13.12.2024 5

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Angelina Jolie and Cynthia Erivo compare notes on holding grace through suffering

Angelina Jolie and Cynthia Erivo gave it their all this year — both on screen and off — tapping into their inner strength via the extensive...

12.12.2024 6

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Former Bond girl Gemma Arterton doesn't think a woman should ever play 007

Over the years, non-male actors like Gillian Anderson, Charlize Theron, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Emily Blunt have been mentioned in online...

11.12.2024 4

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Kimberly Guilfoyle chosen by Trump to be the US ambassador to Greece

On Tuesday night, Donald Trump announced his decision to honor yet another television personality with a role as he continues to fill positions...

11.12.2024 10

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Matt Gaetz has a new gig lined up as an anchor on conservative news network OAN

Since backing away from Donald Trump's attorney general nomination and resigning from Congress as a whole, Matt Gaetz has had some time on his...

11.12.2024 4

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Luigi Mangione shouts message to reporters prior to extradition hearing

Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old suspected shooter of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was taken in for a court appearance in Pennsylvania on...

10.12.2024 3

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Ted Cruz calls suspected UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter proof leftism is a "mental disease"

In response to the news on Monday that police in Pennsylvania apprehended 26-year-old Luigi Mangione, the prime suspect in the killing of...

10.12.2024 20

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Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour banked billions, but she didn't keep it all

Over the past two years, Taylor Swift performed 149 concerts across five continents, earning a record-breaking $2 Billion on her Eras Tour, which...

10.12.2024 4

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Merriam-Webster's word of the year really sums it all up

In 2003, Merriam-Webster kicked off the annual tradition of choosing a "word of the year," based on search volume on the dictionary publisher's...

09.12.2024 4

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TikTok’s U.S. presence in jeopardy as judges back potential ban

In April, legislation passed by Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden threatened to ban TikTok in the U.S. if the...

06.12.2024 6

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Why Spotify users are complaining that Spotify Wrapped is sucky this year

Since 2016, Spotify users have enjoyed what has now become an annual tradition of sharing their brag-worthy — or unabashedly bad — music taste...

05.12.2024 10

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"I may quit": Bill Maher would rather quit show than have to keep covering Trump

Bill Maher is sick of talking about Donald Trump — so much so that he's considering quitting "Real Time" rather than be forced to make weekly...

04.12.2024 4

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Trump DEA pick bows out just days after being nominated

On Saturday, Donald Trump tapped Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister to lead the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), an offer...

04.12.2024 9

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Tori Amos breaks silence on allegations against longtime friend Neil Gaiman

In July, writer Neil Gaiman found himself at the center of a legacy-tarnishing scandal when five women stepped forward to share their stories of...

04.12.2024 20

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Meghan McCain called out for referring to Hunter Biden as a “nepo baby”

Following President Joe Biden's late-term pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, hot takes have been flying left and right on his decision to do so after...

03.12.2024 10

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Harvey Weinstein back in hospital as attorney alleges "negligent" care in prison

Film producer Harvey Weinstein was reportedly rushed to the emergency room at Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan on Monday, in the wake of what's being...

03.12.2024 5

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