For the first time, new edition ofLord of the Ringswill include J.R.R. Tolkien's own art

Tolkienwasn’t just a writer. There’s a lot of energy around Tolkien’s legendarium these days. Check out the cover above. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 25 words · Carlos Archer

For the Love of April Frenchauthor Penny Aimes on giving the trans experience an authentic voice in romance

The steamy novel will be released on Aug. 31. When it comes to offering happily-ever-afters for all, theromance genreoften fails the trans community. “The book is self-aware in a sense.” Penny Aimes.Nikki Acosta; Harlequin ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: This is your debut. PENNY AIMES:I’ve tried to write a lot over the course of my life. I’ve always been a voracious reader and a lover of books, especially genre books. Whereas if you just read a bad lit fic, it’s just nothing....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 499 words · Donald Duncan

For the love of teen TV: How the genre has evolved and why it's so powerful

There’s nothing more powerful than a teen emotion. You’ll never feel love like you did the first time your crush kissed you. You’ll never feel despair like you did when that same person broke your heart. Claire Danes, Wilson Cruz, A.J. Langer, and Devon Gummersall on ‘My So-Called Life.'.Danny Feld/© ABC/Courtesy Everett Collection Teenagers are nothing if not raw nerves walking around in outfits they’ll inevitably regret. (I’m looking at you, low-rise jeans....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 545 words · Ashley Parks

ForgetDie Hard: WhyTangerineis the best Christmas movie that's not really about Christmas

Move over,Die Hard. Is it holiday themes like gift-giving and family gatherings? Is it the cold weather and snow? Kitana Kiki Rodriguez in ‘Tangerine’.Everett Collection Or is it enough for a film to simply take place during the holidays? Taylor says her real-life best friend Alfred is an example of that bond. “You find family anywhere your heart is,” she says. Magnolia Pictures At its heart, the film is about Cindy and Alexandra’s unshakable bond....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 174 words · Raymond Clark

Forging a new Plath: HowRed Cometvividly rewrites our understanding of Sylvia Plath

WithRed Comet, Heather Clark had a clear mission in mind: to rewrite the script on Sylvia Plath. Doing justice to Plaths legacy meant claiming space for her literally. I want her to take up space on that bookstore shelf. Credit: Carolyn Simpson; Knopf I want a woman writer to have that three-inch spine. Not many of them get it, and if anyone deserves it, its Sylvia Plath. Every single file that I opened, I was like, Oh my god!...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 96 words · Laura Farmer

Former Bad Boy rapper Black Rob dies at 52

The rapper, whose real name was Robert Ross, died from cardiac arrest on Saturday. In 2000, he released his debut recordLife Story, with “Whoa!” fast becoming a standout single.Life Storyreached No. Ben Gabbe/Getty Images 3 on the Billboard 200 and later became certified platinum. Ross also appeared on P. Diddy’s hit single “Bad Boys for Life” in 2001. In 2011, he signed to Duck Down for his third albumGame Tested, Streets Approved....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 129 words · Michelle Stokes

Former Bond girl Jane Seymour shares the untold story behind iconicLive and Let Diephoto

What a Lovely War, which led to roles onThe Strauss FamilyandThe Onedin Line. “I was given one shot at it, one episode. That was the series that the James Bond producer saw me in. Geoffrey Holder and Jane Seymour in ‘Live and Let Die’ promotional shot.Everett Collection “That was not the trajectory I was looking for. I was going to go and do Shakespeare and Ibsen and all the classics....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 191 words · Carl Allen

Former firefighter Steve Buscemi is 'so proud' ofThe King of Staten Island

I’m so proud of this movie. It was just a privilege. “It’s hard to get that right, and I think you guys did it. Mary Cybulski/Universal Pictures And so I felt very comfortable. I thought it was good,” he says of the scene. “I was watching myself, because Ive been off the job for so long. I was just more concerned that I looked like I knew what I was doing....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 90 words · Garrett Hamilton

FormerAmerican Idolfinalist Caleb Kennedy arrested in deadly DUI crash

The 17-year-old country singer has been charged with felony driving under the influence resulting in death, authorities said. The crash remains under investigation. I was younger and did not think about the actions, but that’s not an excuse." Caleb Kennedy on ‘American Idol’.Christopher Willard/abc “Caleb doesn’t have a racist bone in his body,” she said. He added that Kennedy “definitely has a talent. But this will be remembered in his lifetime and he’ll know what it’s all about....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 154 words · Jennifer Chase

FormerBlue's Clueshost Steve has new message for show's grown-up fans: 'I never forgot you—ever'

The original Blue’s Clues host is backand leaving fans in tears. (Note: He returned for later special episodes,and a reboot.) “Hi, you got a second?” Steve then, and Steve now.Everett Collection; Nick Jr./Twitter And then one day, I was like, ‘Oh hey, guess what? “Can we just talk about that?” Steve asks in the clip. While he was away, Steve explains he was able to challenge himself, and use his mind....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 201 words · Angela Parker

FormerChallengechamp Amber Borzotra addresses all the hate she got onSpies, Lies and Allies

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Wednesday’s episode ofThe Challenge: Spies, Lies and Allies. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: How are you feeling about your first time being eliminated fromThe Challenge? AMBER BORZOTRA:I didn’t want to go, of course. Amber Borzotra and Jeremiah White on ‘The Challenge: Spies, Lies and Allies’.MTV No one wants to leave once you’re in the game. I was bummed, but going out like that, with a lot of fight and giving my all?...

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 932 words · Anthony Kennedy

FormerHannah Montanaactress Morgan York explains why she left acting

“It wasn’t fun anymore,” said York in a TikTok video. FormerHannah Montanaactress Morgan York is opening up about ending her acting career. After initially replying “no,” she launched into a more in-depth explanation. Morgan York on ‘Hannah Montana’.Jaimie Trueblood/Disney Channel via Getty Images “I never expected it to be a lifetime thing. I even remember as a kid trying to imagine myself as an adult actor and just not seeing it....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 123 words · Michelle Thomas

FormerSaturday Night Livecostars Maya Rudolph and Andy Samberg reunite forBaking It

The holiday show comes from fellow SNL alum Amy Poehler. It’s aSaturday Night Livecast reunion just in time for the holidays. Maya RudolphandAndy Sambergare hosting Peacock’sBaking Itcompetition series. Jordin Althaus/NBC TheSNLalums will host and provide their own blend of commentary on the competition show. No premiere date has been announced for the Peacock series. Baking Itis a sister series to the Poehler andNick Offermanhosted seriesMaking It, an arts and crafts competition show....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 72 words · Tracy Johnson