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Metaphorical alien abductions, houses up in flames, being brought back to life like Frankenstein – eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead is Grande’s best work yet.
If you’re looking for a thrilling read for true-crime lovers, Lise Olsen’s The Scientist and the Serial Killer: The Search for Houston’s Lost Boys is for you. Investigative journalist Lise Olsen focuses on a forensic anthropologist’s quest to identify long-lost victims of a vicious killer in Houston, known as the Candyman in The Scientist and the Serial Killer: The Search for Houston’s Lost Boys.
Growing up under the fluorescent lights of studios and public scrutiny harmed Gomez and other young children stars far more than we can imagine.
A unicorn, a car crash, and a whole lot of chaos—Death of a Unicorn isn’t just a catchy title; it’s a blood-soaked, sharp-toothed satire that rips into corporate greed, family dysfunction, and the absurdity of wealth. Buckle up, because this isn’t your average fairy tale—it’s a wild, carnage-filled ride you won’t forget.
Inspired by author and influencer Eli Rallo, here are my in’s and out’s for May 2025.
Many of us grew up with the Harry Potter franchise. We read the books, watched the movies, took the “What Hogwarts House Are You” quizzes, and interacted with the Wizarding World in so many ways. I was in my early teens when I first got into it, perhaps later than many others, but I still feel a connection to Harry, his friends, and his world. so what does one do when the creator of something like Harry Potter, something you love and cherish, something that brings you comfort and makes you feel less alone, isn’t exactly the world’s best person?
As I reflect on the work, time, and lessons from my nearly 22 years of living that brought me here, there are 22 pieces of advice that have helped make me ready and able to write this next chapter in my story.
While all of Swift’s album releases are highly anticipated, seeing the title and hearing the somber soliloquies that encompass track 5 specifically is an event in and of itself.
Bear Damen is a Dutch-Indonesian filmmaker known for his emotionally resonant and visually arresting storytelling. Having spent his teenage years sailing around the world with his family, Bear brings a global perspective and poetic depth to his work. His films often explore the quiet complexities of human connection and miscommunication. With a background in both narrative and short-form content, including award-winning music videos for artists like James Blake and Mac DeMarco. Bear’s latest short film, Synthesize Me, premiered in competition at SXSW 2025.
Metaphorical alien abductions, houses up in flames, being brought back to life like Frankenstein – eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead is Grande’s best work yet.
Thrifting often puts high-quality pieces for one-fourth of the price right in front of you. Finding timeless, unique, sustainable, affordable, personal pieces that make you feel like your best self is what thrifting is all about.
Who needs romance when you have brunch, best friends, and a day all about celebrating sisterhood?
Not everyone wants faith to be part of our everyday lives, regardless of affiliation. Some of us believe that the church and the state shouldn’t be connected. If enough people continue to challenge this, we could go down a slippery slope. Perhaps we already have. But perhaps it’s not too late.
In the midst of this chaos and uncertainty, it is important we don’t lose hope, though it may seem impossible at times. Attend protests. Share your stories. Listen to others. In not so long, this era of American history will appear in textbooks. What side do you want to be on?
While the LGBTQ+ community is currently under attack by the very people it looks to for protection, there is hope. There is always hope. For anyone reading this who has been personally touched by these actions, we see you, we stand with you, and we love you. You will never be erased.
Bear Damen is a Dutch-Indonesian filmmaker known for his emotionally resonant and visually arresting storytelling. Having spent his teenage years sailing around the world with his family, Bear brings a global perspective and poetic depth to his work. His films often explore the quiet complexities of human connection and miscommunication. With a background in both narrative and short-form content, including award-winning music videos for artists like James Blake and Mac DeMarco. Bear’s latest short film, Synthesize Me, premiered in competition at SXSW 2025.