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‘Supergirl’ Braces for $100 Million Loss: What DC Studios Should Learn From Its Box Office Bomb

In “Supergirl,” a melodramatic cover of Jimmy Eat World’s “The Middle” scores a climactic battle sequence, with the song’s lyrics meant to offer encouragement to the plucky heroine: “Hey, don’t write yourself off yet” Yet the initial box office results for “Supergirl” would suggest that audiences are, in fact, writing off the film — and []

“As Good as <i><em>Big Little Lies</em></i>”: Suspense-Filled Beach Drama from <i><em>The Perfect Couple</em></i> Writer Is a Must-Watch

Jennifer Garner leads the series about five friends.

Tracee Ellis Ross Has Never Done Broadway. Her Debut Is a Challenging One-Person Show

Go for the gusto, says the star of her turn in the Tony-nominated play 'Every Brilliant Thing' beginning on July 7, adding, I like to find my own inspiration and not be guided by what I already know.

7 Songs That Spun My Head Around

Dear listeners, Like the ode to serendipitous musical discoveries I sent out a few weeks ago, today’s playlist is a hodgepodge of my current sonic obsessions and enthusiasms. It includes a Rosalía song from an album that her spectacular Lux Tour inspired me to reconsider, a nearly forgotten late-70s new-wave band called the Student Teachers, []

Kelela – ‘New Avatar’ review: finding strength in restraint

The alt-RB visionary stretches her sound into new territory, paired with her most emotionally exposed songwriting yet The post Kelela – ‘New Avatar’ review: finding strength in restraint appeared first on NME.

Pat Kelsey & The Snub

Sunrise/ Sunset/ Since the beginning it hasn’t changed yet/ People fly high begin to lose sight/ You can’t see very clearly when you’re in flight — “On Your Way Down” Allen Toussaint To be honest I didn’t pay much attention initially when Pat Kelsey was first asked Monday morning about not being invited to attend []

Supergirl’s Controversial Battle Song Was Added Last Minute Thanks to James Gunn (& Fans Aren’t Happy)

One of the biggest prevailing criticisms of Craig Gillespie’s Supergirl is the jarring decision to use a cover of a pop punk classic during Kara’s climactic battle with the Brigands and Krem of the Yellowhills. Even for those who loved the film – and the audience score of 76 confirms there’s a lot of them []

Unpacking the Eternal Appeal of the Jane Austen Adaptation

From the new ‘Sense and Sensibility’ to Netflix’s upcoming ‘Pride and Prejudice’, our appetite for Jane Austen adaptations shows no signs of waning. Here’s why.

RIP Ann Widdecombe – and shame on her haters

The post RIP Ann Widdecombe – and shame on her haters appeared first on spiked.

Beyoncé Stuns Fans as the Ultimate Tina Knowles Lookalike at Jay-Z’s NYC Show

As Jay-Z celebrated 30 years of Reasonable Doubt, fans couldn’t stop talking about Beyoncé’s resemblance to her mom.

The five best graphic novels, according to Heartstopper author Alice Oseman

The author of the book that became a global TV hit is also a dedicated comics reader. She picks her favourites

BTS’ V logs 700m streams on Spotify with ‘Winter Ahead’

V of BTS exceeded 700 million plays on Spotify with his solo single “Winter Ahead (with Park Hyoshin).” This is his second solo song to accomplish the feat on the platform, after “Love Me Again.” “Winter Ahead” was released in November 2024 while he was enlisted. Despite the lack of promotional activities, the winter song entered Billboard’s Hot 100 at No. 99, becoming his fifth solo entry on the main singles chart. In the UK, it ranked No. 86 on the Official Singles Chart. The jazzy tune also t

Tessa Bailey & More Authors Reveal Their Beach Bag Books for Summer

Belle Burden is no stranger to a good book. In fact, the best-selling memoirist has quite a few that will serve as main characters within her beach bag this summer. “I do think the number one book...

Fearne Cotton: Why a health scare taught me to slow down

From the pressure to be everything to the fear of becoming irrelevant, the broadcaster and author knows exactly why so many women are exhausted. And why a health scare forced her to slow down

‘As a woman who’s been living with HIV, I’d love to see more stories about women like me’

Pride Month gets plenty of attention, says a reader. Why can't we do the same for homelessness? The post ‘As a woman who’s been living with HIV, I’d love to see more stories about women like me’ appeared first on Big Issue.

'An apology, a warning and a clarification to all southsiders - I must do better and try harder and whatever'

'Don't read this if you're going to take it seriously - not reading should come easy to fans of Ulysses of all backgrounds'

Belle Burden’s Strangers Is Sparking a Financial Revolution

Belle Burden’s hit memoir about how she nearly lost control of her fortune during her divorce is pushing women across the US to take a harder look at their financial lives. Bloomberg's Abha Bhattarai has more. (Source: Bloomberg)

The varnish has come off: Support slips for Hanson

Support for Pauline Hanson and One Nation has soared this year. But there are signs some of her key messages are starting to turn off voters.

Letter: Important fact 'missing' from Ruth Dudley Edwards in her Andy Burnham column

A letter from Boyd Black:

‘He Picked a Lame Restaurant’: A Woman’s Date Cancellation Over a Venue Choice Has X Debating Dating Expectations in New York City

In a video shared on X by @Mericamemed, a woman speaks about dating expectations from men in New York City. Her comments drew criticism in the replies, with some calling her expectations unreasonable and others defending personal dating preferences. She said she canceled a date after the man she had matched with chose a restaurant Sign up to receive the Daily Dot’s Internet Insider newsletter for urgent news from the frontline of online. The post ‘He Picked a Lame Restaurant’: A Woman’s Date Cancellation Over a Venue Choice Has X Debating Dating Expectations in New York City appeared first on The Daily Dot.

Shattering the Irony Meter: Ellen Page Rants Against 'Vile Losers' Who Can't Accept Themselves

Shattering the Irony Meter: Ellen Page Rants Against 'Vile Losers' Who Can't Accept Themselves

No Filter: Michaela Jaé Rodriguez Wraps on Rocky Horror in What Was Hopefully Just the Beginning of Her Broadway Career

Plus, another day, another reason to be jealous of Hannah Einbinder. And more in LGBTQ+ celeb news! The post No Filter: Michaela Jaé Rodriguez Wraps on Rocky Horror in What Was Hopefully Just the Beginning of Her Broadway Career appeared first on Autostraddle.

Sam Levinson Addresses Sydney Sweeney's 'Euphoria' OnlyFans Character Arc

Euphoria creator Sam Levinson is addressing the intense online backlash surrounding Sydney Sweeney’s character, Cassie Howard, and her season 3 OnlyFans character arc. “If you look at OnlyFans, it is making as much money as Hollywood. I mean, essentially it’s on par,” Levinson, 41, said on the Friday, June 19, episode of Real Time With []

Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: Levi's Frayed Forecast

Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: Levi's Frayed Forecast

Khadam: Antara filem Malaysia terbaik tahun ini

DALAM samar-samar ingatan di kampung, saya masih ada memori mengunjungi sebuah rumah dengan atap lompong di tengah, dibiarkan terbuka sambil berlatarkan bacaan Yassin kuat dan lantang serta ramai orang berziarah. Masih kecil untuk mengerti keanehan itu, tapi cukup arif merasakan perkara seperti itu tidak wajar saya tanyakan segera. Saya menunda semua persoalan itu, lagi pula ... Read more The post Khadam: Antara filem Malaysia terbaik tahun ini appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

hathaw9y introduces ‘introvert’s way of loving’ with sophomore album

hathaw9y introduces ‘introvert’s way of loving’ with sophomore album

Two women find themselves at the mercy of drought and despair in Deserted

Deserted, through 8/2 at Redtwist Theatre The post Two women find themselves at the mercy of drought and despair in <i>Deserted</i> appeared first on Chicago Reader.

Chloe Bailey says she talks while watching movies

No shushing allowed while watching Chloe Bailey's Peacock psychological thriller "Strung." She says it's "for all the talkers during the film." #ChloeBailey #Strung

An update from a 2019 letter writer

I will be out of the office for the rest of the week. Yes, vacation. But I’m leaving you with 1. A new podcast episode featuring a recent high school graduate who explains how not to break up with someone before college. It’s a funny and relatable story about how this young woman was [] The post An update from a 2019 letter writer appeared first on Boston.com.

The pioneering women of history, cheating death to climb the world's highest peaks

Avalanches, concussions and full skirts - a fascinating new book by Rosemary J Brown explores the legacy of forgotten female mountaineers and uncovers the hidden heroines of exploration

10 years ago ‘one of the best TV episodes of all time’ left fans distraught

'TV literally never reached this level of hype again.'

Diagnostic dilemma: A woman heard voices for years — but not because of psychosis

Diagnostic dilemma: A woman heard voices for years — but not because of psychosis

Usha Vance Just Wore A Maternity Outfit Moms Can Actually Afford

This article is part of Upstream, The Daily Wire’s new home for culture and lifestyle. Real human insight and human stories — from our featured writers to you. *** Second lady Usha Vance just rocked the internet by reading a story to children. But it wasn’t “Winnie-the-Pooh” that shook us; it was the bargain basement price ...

In Defense of Taylor Swift’s Bad Taste

“The more I read, the more embarrassed I am for everyone involved.” Secondhand humiliation was the looming theme of a group chat on July 3, as friends and I, like the rest of the world, took in the details that emerged from Taylor Swift’s wedding to Travis Kelce inside Madison Square Garden. There was the []

Another Iranian Funeral – Feminist Icon dies in Exile

Shahrnoush Parsipour invited readers into the everyday emotional and psychological worlds of her female characters