In the high-stakes world of designer toys and streetwear collectibles, one figure has emerged as an unlikely icon: Labubu, the mischievous, wide-eyed creature born from the imaginative mind of Hong Kong-based artist Kasing Lung. What started as a character from a niche children’s book series has become a global art toy phenomenon—one that’s now commanding
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SPOILERS ahead for the book, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. There’s been a lot of casting announcements for the next Hunger Games movie, but I have a lingering question about one of the most-anticipated upcoming book adaptations: Will the original actors make a cameo like they do in the book? After rumors spread
Back in 2018, I set out to write a novel about the art of rare snail breeding and the equally perplexing world of modern dating. Set in Ukraine, the book was meant to be a dark comedy, a journey through my birth country’s glittering capital to its most remote ravines. I’d received generous grants from
Bow down to Hollywood royalty. Ever since her role as Queen Clarisse Renaldi, Julie Andrews has appeared in family friendly flicks like Tooth Fairy, Ella Enchanted, Despicable Me and the Shrek franchise. In addition to her lead roles in The Sound of Music and Mary Poppins the Oscar winner is also a best-selling author thanks
Jessa Duggar (m. Ben Seewald) Jim Bob and Michelle’s fifth child, Jessa Duggar, was born Nov. 4, 1992. Jessa met Ben through church and he began courting her in 2013—the old-fashioned approach to romance coming as a brand-new notion to a lot of viewers. The kids never talked about their romances pre-engagement, so Jim Bob explained
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) is honoring its denim heritage with the launch of the American Eagle (AE) brand’s Fall ‘25 campaign, headlined by Sydney Sweeney – one of the most globally recognized faces around the world. Sweeney joins forces with industry-leader AE to further elevate its position as the #1 jeans brand for
Erykah Badu has announced a tour to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Mama’s Gun. She’ll kick things off with a special show at the Hollywood Bowl featuring opener Westside Gunn. From there, she’ll play concerts in October, November, and December. See the tour dates below. Before the Mama’s Gun anniversary shows, Badu will go on
Spain’s only out soccer player is officially off the market! In recent weeks, UD San Sebastián de los Reyes goalie Alberto Lejárraga and husband Ruben Fernandez have been sharing photos from their fabulous late-June wedding on Spain’s Costa del Sol. Related I used to say I’m not the marrying kind. Then conservatives set their sights
Back in May, Spirit Halloween teamed up with developer Retrotainment Games to release their own retro NES game Haunted: Halloween ’86 – Spirit Edition for the Nintendo Entertainment System (seriously). That quickly sold out its initial run, but now, it’s back in stock. Not only that, but Retrotainment Games has updated the original Haunted: Halloween
Stephen King is one of the most influential names in horror, so when he praises a horror movie, it is certainly worth paying attention to. King’s horror novels have helped shape the genre in modern pop culture, cementing him as one of the most prolific and successful authors in the genre. With the success of
Do you love books and know how to make good internet? Book Riot is hiring a digital content specialist, and we’d love to hear from you. Here’s all the news we covered this week. The Eisner Awards are given to the best comics from the previous year. Here are the 2025 winners. Meet the Booker
Prince Harry is setting the record straight. After a new book, Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York, alleged that Harry and Prince Andrew got into a physical altercation at a 2013 family gathering after Andrew made a remark about Meghan Markle behind Harry’s back, the Duke of Sussex denied the claims.
She’s creepy and she’s kooky, and she’s about to be back on screens. Jenna Ortega’s Wednesday both charmed and alarmed viewers during the Netflix series’ first season, which premiered back in 2022. Yes, it’s been almost three years since Jenna, Christina Ricci, Fred Armisen, Luis Gúzman and Catherine Zeta-Jones helped bring to life the Addams
Last Updated: August 1, 2025 Ever looked at your suitcase and thought, “I didn’t even wear half of this”? You’re not alone. Most guys overpack, look like tourists, and end up wrestling with their luggage more than enjoying their trip. Here’s the fix: travel lighter, look sharper, and move like a man who knows what
Phil Elverum and his longtime friend and collaborator Arrington de Dionyso are releasing a new album. The Washington artists will share Giant Opening Mouth on the Ground on August 8 via P.W. Elverum & Sun. Watch a video for the new song “Sand Made From the Old Bank” and a trailer for the album below.
Netflix’s latest romantic dramedy, My Oxford Year, transports viewers to the picturesque halls of Oxford University, where American graduate student Anna (Sofia Carson) navigates love, friendships, and academia. Central to her experience is roommate Charlie Butler, portrayed by rising comedic actor Harry Trevaldwyn, known for roles in How to Train Your Dragon and Ten Percent.
Alan Maxson is no stranger to playing monsters, from King Ghidorah in Godzilla: King of the Monsters to the Dune sandworm at this year’s Academy Awards. He’s even a part of the Bloody Disgusting extended family with appearances in V/H/S/Beyond and Creeping Death. Maxson’s latest role is Orang Ikan in the World War II-set creature
I’ve been lucky enough to meet some pretty famous people in this job, but one star I would love to meet that I haven’t yet had the pleasure of crossing paths with is Lin-Manuel Miranda. I’m a big fan of basically everything he’s ever done, and it would be wonderful to be able to tell