Guitarist, producer, and songwriter Steve Cropper, who shaped the sound of Memphis soul as a member of the Stax Records house band Booker T. & the M.G.’s, has died. The Associated Press reports. Soulsville Foundation president and CEO Pat Mitchell Worley told the AP that Cropper’s family confirmed the news to her, but did not
Month: December 2025
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter is the latest musician to clash with the White House over the unauthorized use of her music, this time in a widely criticized video celebrating ICE raids. The 26-year-old singer publicly denounced the video after it paired the viral chorus of her hit “Juno” with footage of people being tackled, handcuffed
“Hannibal” creator Bryan Fuller’s utterly charming feature directorial debut, Dust Bunny, earned an “R” rating from the MPAA last month, a surprising move considering its youthful lead and wholesome gateway horror leanings. The sweet, whimsical tale of a girl who hires a hitman to solve her pesky monster-under-the-bed problem is fairly bloodless, though it’s not without
A new free game is being added to the Xbox Game Pass catalog as a day-one release, and it’s one that players thought they’d never see, especially considering how much time it’s been in development. Microsoft’s subscription service offers hundreds of games for its members to play, depending on their tier, and there are continuous
Robert B. Parker’s Showdown Robert B. Parker’s acclaimed series featuring mononymous Boston PI Spenser now numbers 52 entries, the last few having been penned by Mike Lupica after Parker’s death in 2010. The newest, Showdown, finds the wisecracking detective exchanging barbs with friend and foe alike as he investigates a paternity claim directed at well-loathed
Cue the group chat because Tatcha just delivered one of the most gasp-worthy holiday beauty deals of the season. The brand’s best-selling serum set—yes, the one all over TikTok—has officially dropped to under $40 with a rare 52% discount. For anyone stocking up on luxe skincare for gifting (or unapologetic self-gifting), consider this your sign.
Melissa Gorga and Joe Gorga’s family is getting more than just a sprinkle of holiday cheer. The Real Housewives of New Jersey stars offered a promising update on their renewed relationship with Joe’s sister Teresa Giudice after they recently ended their yearslong estrangement. “We’ve made a lot of progress,” Melissa told E! News in an
Ever catch the scent of a woman walking by and think, “Wow… she smells amazing”? That’s the power of perfume. It creates memories. It triggers attraction. It turns heads. But when it comes to gifting a perfume to a woman—whether it’s your girlfriend, wife, mother, sister, or friend—most men screw it up. They buy based
Daniel Lopatin scored director Josh Safdie’s new A24 film Marty Supreme, and he’s now shared the details of his soundtrack album. The 22-song Marty Supreme (Orginal Soundtrack) is out December 25 via A24 Music. Take a look at the tracklist and album cover below. Marty Supreme hits U.S. theaters on December 25. It stars Timothée
Donald Trump speaks at Women’s History Month event | Screenshot President Donald Trump defended calling Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) “ret**ded” in a Thanksgiving social media post which also made racist comments about Somali immigrants living in Walz’s state. “Somalian gangs are roving the streets looking for ‘prey’ as our wonderful people stay locked in their
It’s impossible to quantify the influence that James Cameron’s Aliens had on the gaming industry. From inspiring enemies in everything from Ecco the Dolphin to Contra and introducing audiences to the concept of sci-fi pulse rifles, it’s amazing how one film almost single-handedly managed to define video game aesthetics for decades to come. Though we’ve
Josh Hutcherson and Claudia Traisac met while making Escobar: Paradise Lost in 2013. Notably, The Hunger Games movies came out around the same time. Between 2012 and 2015, Hutcherson’s fame skyrocketed because he played Peeta Mellark. Now, he’s opening up about how that spotlight impacted his life, and specifically, his personal relationship as he and
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Miley Cyrus isn’t going to let anyone take a wrecking ball to her privacy. The “Flowers” singer broke her silence after news of her engagement to Maxx Morando was confirmed on Dec. 2 following four years of dating, admitting that she’s “astounded” they’ve been able to keep most of the details out of the public
Jenna Johnson Shares Her and Val Chmerkovskiy’s 2-Year-Old Son Rome Was Hospitalized Val Chmerkovskiy and Jenna Johnson‘s son Rome saw more than just mommy kissing Santa Claus on Dancing With the Stars. The 2-year-old made his ballroom debut during the ABC show’s Dancing With the Holidays special Dec. 2, appearing alongside his parents in a
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King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard have announced what they are calling their only U.S. dates of 2026. The band will perform at New York’s Forest Hills Stadium in August. Plus, the Australian rockers are bringing back their Field of Vision music festival. That’s set for August 14-16 at Meadow Creek, in Buena Vista, Colorado.
Miley Cyrus is officially entering her bridal “Flowers” era. A source has confirmed that the 33-year-old Grammy winner is engaged to longtime partner Maxx Morando, marking a new chapter for the couple after four years together. Speculation began swirling after Cyrus walked the red carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of Avatar: Fire and Ash