This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Catch up with the most popular stories from this week’s editions of Today in Books. Amazon Introduces First Color-Screen Kindle Amazon announced this morning that its refreshed e-reader lineup will include the company’s first Kindle with a color screen. The Kindle Colorsoft, retailing for $279.99, is available for preorder now and will ship on October 30th. I’ve been waiting for this announcement since Amazon acquired digital comics distributor ComiXology in 2014 and ultimately folded its contents into the Kindle ecosystem. Kindles have been exclusively black-and-white since their…
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When The Mandalorian debuted on Disney+ on November 12, 2019, it seemed just what the Star Wars franchises needed. While Disney’s Star Wars era started out strong with Rebels, The Force Awakens, and Rogue One, the culture war that sprang up following The Last Jedi and the box office failure of Solo put Star Wars in a difficult place. Even though The Rise of Skywalker was seen as a disappointment, The Mandalorian quelled concerns as it seemed to be just what die-hard and casual fans wanted from Star Wars. Season 2 arrived during the COVID-19 pandemic and was a treat…
Anna Kendrick’s looks over the years are picture-perfect! Here is a 27-year-old version of the Hollywood actress showin’ off her loose curls and pearly whites at the premiere of “Pitch Perfect” back in 2012 (left). This was a few years after her Academy Award nomination for her 2009 “Up In The Air” performance. And, 12 years later, the stunning star recently took her wavy hair to the “Woman of the Hour” premiere in Hollywood (right) — which hit Netflix earlier this weekend. In addition to starring in the film, this is Kendrick’s directorial film debut. You already know her “Pitch”…
The jig is up for Fake Abigail. Days of Our Lives spoilers for the week of 10-21-24 promise to continue where they left off, with Steve telling Chad who she really is now that he’s saved Chad from Mark Greene. For once, it doesn’t stop there. Instead of dragging things out for months, Days of Our Lives will reveal who the phony woman is by the end of Monday’s episode. (Peacock/Screenshot) Many Fans Guessed It Was Something Like This, But The News Is Still Shocking Fake Abigail has been wandering around Salem without a name for a while, which is…
Melt the rich. The new Street Trash is here and it couldn’t be more timely. Set to premiere tonight at the New Beverly Cinema (tix), Bloody Disgusting is excited to share the face-meltingly gory trailer debut for our new take on the 1987 cult classic Street Trash, which hails from Fried Barry director Ryan Kruger. Street Trash follows a group of homeless misfits as they fight for survival when they discover a plot to exterminate every homeless person in the city. The SCREAMBOX Original will be coming to SCREAMBOX and VOD platforms next month. While you wait for Terrifier 3,…
Ozzy Osbourne was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday night (October 19th) in Cleveland with a rousing and highly entertaining speech by Jack Black. The Prince of Darkness was also honored with a three-song performance fronted by Maynard James Keenan, Jelly Roll, and Billy Idol. Jack Black gave an all-time Rock Hall speech, with his face turning beet red as he hilariously screamed his way through a highly animated rundown of Ozzy’s various achievements. Ozzy himself followed, sitting in a giant leather bat-design chair. The metal icon singled out his late guitarist Randy Rhoads and…
Prisoner of Lies by Barry Werth An inspiring story of remarkable fortitude and resilience. Prisoner of Lies: Jack Downey’s Cold War delves deeply into the life of the courageous, remarkably resilient man who became America’s longest-held POW, released after spending over 20 years imprisoned in what was then called Red China. Nearly all of this time was spent in solitary confinement under constant surveillance and inadequately sheltered from extremes of cold and heat. His captivity spanned nearly the entire Cold War from 1952 until his release in 1973 after the United States officially recognized the mainland Chinese government. Acclaimed journalist…
Netflix has added yet another promising title to its growing repertoire of sports docuseries. Opting to shine the spotlight on basketball this time around, Netflix’s latest series is aptly titled Starting 5. The docuseries consists of 10 episodes, each spanning approximately 45 minutes. Having made its debut on October 9, 2024, just one day after the start of the 2024-2025 NBA preseason, Starting 5 is here in perfect time for the NBA regular season, which is set to commence later this month. Directed by Peter J. Scalettar and produced by Peyton Manning and Barack and Michelle Obama, Starting 5 focuses…
Kate Middleton and Prince William Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images Prince William and Princess Kate Middleton really are just like Us: devoted pet owners. While allowing faithful four-legged companions to sleep in the same bed is often a hot-button debate topic, William and Kate, both 42, just proved we’re not alone in letting it happen. During a Thursday, October 17, appearance in Cornwall, William visited with a local and her pet. The attendee later offered insight into their conversation at the walkabout during an appearance on Hits Radio Cornwall. “[William] said that his little dog sleeps on the bed with them at…
Some people enjoy watching 90 Day Fiance because it reminds them that long-distance relationships can amount to marriages that last forever. Others only tune into 90 Day Fiance because they love seeing the drama of it all. Couples who fall in love with each other and agree to film the show deal with their fair share of intense craziness in front of the cameras. For one fan-favorite couple, viewers have been happy to watch their marriage and family expansion move in the right direction. 90 Day Fiance Couple Welcome Baby Girl Amy Frishmuth shared a series of heartfelt Instagram stories…
RLJE Films and Shudder have acquired Ash, a new sci-fi horror film from Grammy Award Winner and filmmaker Flying Lotus (aka Steven Ellison). The news comes from Shudder’s New York Comic Con panel today, where the streaming service also unveiled a trippy, violent first look trailer. RLJE will release Ash in theaters wide in 2025, followed by a streaming debut on Shudder. The film is set “on the mysterious planet of Ash, Riya awakens to find her crew slaughtered. When a man named Brion arrives to rescue her, an ordeal of psychological and physical terror ensues while Riya and Brion must…
Two of the biggest superstars in music came together last night (Oct. 18) in Sydney as Travis Scott welcomed the Weeknd for four songs during his performance at Allianz Stadium. The longtime collaborators teamed for “CIRCUS MAXIMUS,” a portion of “Pray 4 Love” (which hadn’t been played live in eight years), the tour debut of “SKELETONS” and “WAKE UP.” “This man right here gave me my first arena tour ever,” Scott told the audience of the Weeknd. “If it wasn’t for him, I probably wouldn’t be on this stage right now.”More from Spin: UNDER THE BRIDGE Playboi Carti, André 3000…
18 Oct 2024 6 New Marketing Novels for Your Bookshelf In the ever-evolving world of marketing, staying ahead of the curve requires not just strategy and data, but also a healthy dose of inspiration. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, novels that weave marketing themes into their narratives can offer fresh perspectives and innovative ideas. Digital Threads by Neal Schaffer Release Date: October 1 2024 Unlock the power of digital marketing with Digital Threads. This essential guide for small businesses and entrepreneurs offers step-by-step strategies to build your brand, grow your online presence, and leverage AI tools.…
The timeless Carrie-Anne Moss leads one of this weekend’s new releases, Die Alone, an apocalyptic thriller centered around an epidemic that runs rampant and turns humans into cannibalistic monsters. If it sounds familiar, sure, there have been numerous zombie horror films over the decades, but Die Alone offers some unique plot beats — such as Moss portraying someone who takes a spiraling amnesiac under her wing amid trying times. If that also sounds familiar, Christopher Nolan fans might remember Moss from his early memory-loss stunner Memento, which will soon celebrate 25 years since its release. In fact, it was Memento…
Travis Kelce can’t be at Taylor Swift’s show tonight because of his NFL season, but his family’s showing love for his girlfriend …. hitting up the “Eras” tour in Miami. OMG JASON, KYLIE AND WYATT AT THE ERAS TOUR!!! THIS IS NOT A DRILL pic.twitter.com/BH6DTPECbX— Christina Keen 🐶🦥 (@christinakeen89) October 18, 2024 @christinakeen89 Travis’ brother, Jason Kelce, is at Taylor’s Friday concert … along with his wife, Kylie, and their daughter, Wyatt. The family of three was spotted heading into Hard Rock Stadium … and Travis’ mother, Donna, was spotted inside the venue — her very first “Eras” experience –…