‘Cowboy Carter’ Is the Album Beyoncé Was Always Destined To Make

Over the course of her nearly three-decade career,Beyoncéhas transcended the concept of genre. Her years as a founding member of Destiny’s Child saw herdominate the charts as the group fused the sounds of pop and R&B. When she went solo, the Houston native remained a strong force on top 40 and rhythmic radio — her southern soul and top-notch vocals setting her apart from her peers at the time. Bey hasnever been defined bya single genre or sound, having experimented with pop, rock, R&B, hip-hop, and country across several albums....

July 29, 2025 · 7 min · 1395 words · Elizabeth Martin

‘Deal or No Deal Island’ Winner David Genat Declares ‘Survivor Australia’ Beats the US Version – Let’s Break It Down

Fewreality showshave made as much of an impact on not only television, but the world, asSurvivor. Created byCharlie Parsons, this intense competition has transcended the bounds ofCBSto become an international game with more than a dozen versions all over the world. Each iteration is lucky to have their own genuine ‘Survivor Legends,’ iconic castaways who thrive not only on this show but many others — just likeSurvivor Australia’s’Golden God,‘David Genat. Winner ofSurvivor Australia: All-Stars,he not only astounded viewers with his turn on that series but made genre history by winning more than five million dollars onDeal or No Deal Island....

July 29, 2025 · 6 min · 1246 words · Maurice Adams

‘Elsbeth’ Casting Director Claims This Forgotten Star Wars Star Is at the Top of the List for a Season 3 Cameo

Casting directorFindley Davidsondeserves tons of praise for all of theamazing guest starsshe’s been able to land for the first two seasons of CBS’Elsbeth. Everyone fromMary-Louise ParkerandMatthew BrodericktoVanessa WilliamsandDavid Alan Grierhas popped up to play alongside our quirky, pseudo-detective, brought to life by the impeccably talentedCarrie Preston. Davidson was even able to castPreston’s real-life husband,Michael Emerson(Lost), asan evil judge determined to take down Elsbethin Season 2. But there’s one actor that Davidson would truly love to include inElsbeth’s line-up next season....

July 29, 2025 · 4 min · 748 words · Madeline Garrison

‘The Buccaneers’ Ending Explained — Does Nan Marry Theo?

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for The Buccaneers season finale. After five weeks forcing us to loosen our corsets and hold onto our pearls just to be able to keep up with its fast pacing, Apple TV+‘sThe Buccaneerscame to an end with its eighth episode. And, boy, what a finale this was! Twists and turns at every corner spelled unexpected fates for Nan (Kristine Froseth), Jinny (Imogen Waterhouse), Conchita (Alisha Boe), and Mabel (Josie Totah), and a last-minute revelation dragged us to the edge of our seats just as we were getting ready to relax....

July 29, 2025 · 8 min · 1651 words · Leslie Mcdaniel

‘The Last Voyage of the Demeter’ Crashes Ashore With New 4K Edition From Scream Factory

There have been a ton of memorable vampire films of late, especially under Universal’s blood-sucking banner. The house built by the classic Universal Monster Universe has been returning to its roots with creative offerings likeThe Invitation,Renfield,and this year’sAbigail. The latter of which was loosely inspired by the filmDracula’s Daughter. However, one of the more unique Dracula films Universal has released lately has beenThe Last Voyage of the Demeter. Now the 2023 film, based on a single chapter ofBram Stoker’s acclaimed novel, is finallycoming to 4K thanks toScream Factory....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · Gregory James

’Cobra Kai’s Martin Kove Wants to Break Marvel/DC Mold With New Comic Book

For many decades,Marvel and DChave been the dominating companies when it comes to any and all things superheroes, each with their own slate of iconic heroes and villains. In recent years, most media audiences associate with superheroes come from the constant flow of movies and television on both sides. Within the genre, non-Marvel and DC properties find a way to stand out, butCobra Kai’sMartin Kovewants to take things a step further, bringing readers a different type of hero....

July 29, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Kelly Willis

'Ahsoka's Lothal Is Not Your Average Star Wars Desert Planet

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Ahsoka Episodes 1 and 2TheStar Warsuniverse is back onDisney+with the release ofAhsoka, a series focusing on the titular character played byRosario Dawson. During the two episodes that kicked off the story on the streaming platform, the main characters are seen on a planet that is familiar to fans of theStar Wars: Rebelsanimated series. Lothal appears to be a calm desert world, distant from the upcoming war but still heavily sought after by the remnants of the evil Empire due to its significant natural resources....

July 28, 2025 · 5 min · 1011 words · David Ramos

'Doctor Who' Fans Get More Devastating News Amid Uncertainty Around Future Seasons

Please find your seat in the TARDIS, this next news may hurt a bit. The 2005 series ofDoctor Who, which rebooted the long-running science fiction franchise, is leaving its HBO Max home for some non-UK audiences, namely in the US, according to JustWatch. The news comes asuncertainty grows for the future of the Disney+ seriesafter the conclusion of Season 2 back in May. Fans sawNcuti Gatwa’s shocking departure, with the Doctor regenerating intoBillie Piper, confirming a longstanding leak....

July 28, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Sherri Smith

'History of Evil' Review — A Racist Ghost Haunts This Horror Misfire

Paul Wesleyis no stranger to roles that require a certain level of intensity. He’s made a name for himself on the beloved supernatural drama seriesThe Vampire Diariesand recently stepped into the legendary shoes of Captain Kirk on Paramount+‘sStar Trekprequel seriesStrange New Worlds. While Wesley has been in a handful of films includingAmira and Sam,and the short filmBefore I Disappear, the actor has yet to see the success of his small screen roles reflected in a feature film....

July 28, 2025 · 6 min · 1157 words · Edwin Baker

'Love Lies Bleeding' Character Posters Feature Kristen Stewart & Ed Harris

As if we couldn’t possibly be looking more forward toRose Glass’s second feature,Love Lies Bleeding, we’ve just been given the ol’ one-two-knockout punch with a pair of new character posters. Featuring two of the leading players in the film, the images depictKristen Stewart’s Lou andEd Harris’s Lou Sr. Yes, you read that right. Lou is the daughter of Lou Sr. (how very narcissistic of him) and the family members have an incredibly complicated dynamic that sits at the heart of the film — well, that and Lou’s intensely sexual relationship with a bisexual bodybuilder named Jackie (Katy O’Brian)....

July 28, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · Kiara Davenport

'Scott Pilgrim Takes Off' Isn't Even About Scott — And That's a Good Thing

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Scott Pilgrim Takes Off The 2023 Netflix animeScott Pilgrim Takes Offmasterfully buried the lead regarding the show’s concept throughout its marketing and promotion. What we thought would just be anotheradaptation ofBryan Lee O’Malley’s beloved graphic novel seriesbecame something we should’ve seen coming based on the title alone. Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera), the main protagonist of the comics and the 2010 filmScott Pilgrim vs. The World, quite literally takes off at the end of the first episode....

July 28, 2025 · 5 min · 1023 words · Debra Murphy

'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' Producer on How the Film Honors Stan Lee and Jack Kirby Without a Cameo

Until 2019’sAvengers: Endgame, it was tradition for comic giantStan Leeto makea cameo appearance in Marvel’s cinematic outings, from 20th Century Fox’sX-Menfilms toSam Raimi’sSpider-Mantrilogy and, of course, in countless MCU titles. However, his tragic death in 2018 put that delightful trend to an end, and nowhere will that absence be felt more than in the upcomingFantastic Four: First Steps. Lee co-created Marvel’s First Family in 1961, working as co-scripter and editor alongside legendary artist and co-plotterJack Kirby....

July 28, 2025 · 5 min · 881 words · Robert Velasquez

'Warfare' Box Office Overtakes Iraq War Thriller With 96% Rotten Tomatoes Score

DirectorAlex Garlandinitiated an evolution for the indie distributor A24 last year, with his dystopian thrillerCivil Wargrossing over $100 million globally and nearly $70 million in stateside theaters.Civil Warwas the most expensive film produced by A24, with a reported budget of $50 million. Garland and A24 reunited this year for the acclaimed thrillerWarfare, which he co-directed with the Iraq War veteranRay Mendoza. Produced ona smaller budget of $20 million, the movie opened to excellent reviews but found it difficult to matchCivil War’s performance in its box office debut....

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 373 words · Calvin Brown