American Idolseason 22 finalist Jack Blocker placed third in the reality singing competition behind winner Abi Carter and runner-up Will Moseley, and he’s been very busy since this incredible achievement. Jack, a 25-year-old graphic designer from Dallas, Texas, auditioned for the judges–Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan–with his original song, “I Was Wrong.“He originally didn’t receive a golden ticket to Hollywoodbecause both Katy and Lionel said no, overriding Luke’s yes....

Warning: MINOR SPOILERS For 1923 Season 2’s Finale - “A Dream and a Memory"Michelle Randolph has two exciting projects lined up coming off her role as Elizabeth Strafford in1923. Taylor Sheridan’s Prohibition-eraYellowstoneprequel has wrapped up its second season with an epic two-hour finale.1923season 2 concluded withSpencer Dutton (Brandon Sklenar)returning to Montana to save the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch.1923’s season 2’s endingwrapped up the stories of its major characters and, thankfully, Elizabeth survived the bloodshed at the Yellowstone....

Why Chef Slowik Asked Margot to Get the Barrel in The Menu, Explained Mark Mylod’s high-concept culinary horror-thriller, The Menu, is filled with delicious courses and unsavory characters. While the bulk of the plotlines are tied up neatly, a few questions still remain on many viewers’ lips, namely:Why did Chef Slowik ask Margot to fetch the barrel in The Menu? If you’re curious about this specific question, then read on....

Warning: Spoilers for Detective Comics #1093Over the years,Batmanhas enjoyed many romances with different women across the DC Universe, from Catwoman to Vicki Vale. Now, he’s entered what may be his most complicated relationship yet, as the daughter of his parents' killer makes her way into his life. Bruce Wayne’s latest love story is the ultimate twist for the Dark Knight, and it’s only a matter of time before Batman learns about his new girlfriend’s connection to Joe Chill....

Phoebe Dynevor will star alongside Zac Efronin the upcoming movieFamousfollowing her role in the Netflix thrillerFair Play. Released on Netflix on August 12, 2025,Fair Playstars Dynevor and Alden Ehrenreich in a compelling and suspensefulpsychological thriller written and directed by Chloe Domont(Billions,Ballers,Suits). Dynevor, known best for her role asDaphne in the popular Netflix seriesBirdgerton, will continue her “leading role in a thriller movie” streak after the criticalsuccess and streaming popularity ofFair Play....

As the filmmaker continues to bring the author’s works to life, Mike Flanagan looks back on Stephen King’s glowing review of hisDoctor Sleepmovie. The 2019 movie served as an adaptation of both of King’sShiningnovels and a sequel to Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 movie, exploring an adult Danny Torrance as he must step up to protect a young girl with Shining abilities from a vampire-like group known as The True Knot. Led by Ewan McGregor and Rebecca Ferguson,Doctor Sleepwas a hit with critics, but underperformed at the box office, grossing just over $72 million against its reported $55 million production budget....

Warning! Contains spoilers for Venom War #1! Summary TheVenomsymbiote has had a ton of hosts over the years, and asa giant war breaks out over who gets to be the next Venom host, a fan-favorite character seems to be the answer. As Eddie and Dylan Brock squabble over who gets to have the Venom symbiote, it’sSpider-Manwho ends up wearing it. The battle over the symbiote officially kicks off inVenom War#1 by Al Ewing, Iban Coello, Frank D’Armata and Ariana Maher....

It’s surprising how many prominentTVstarscan have their most famous characters be total opposites to one another. After all, it’s not unusual for an actor to be typecast as a particular kind of character. This means when they subvert expectations and end up portraying a figure that couldn’t be any more different from their most notable role, it can be rather unexpected. However, these unusual castings can sometimes help crystallize a series into some ofthe best TV shows of all time....

FantasyTV shows are some of the most innovative in the television sphere and require lots of worldbuilding to get their premises off the ground. This means thatif a fantasy series ends too soon, critical pieces of lore and character-building might never be revealed.Ending on a cliffhanger is a significant disappointment for audiences who watch magical TV shows, as these series usually have high stakes, so the characters' lives might hang in the balance....

ThroughoutDoctor Who’s many serials and episodes,Planet Earth was invaded several times, but some of these instances were more memorable than others. Many ofthe greatestDoctor Whostories of all timesaw an alien species descend upon the Doctor’s favorite planet and cause all manner of destruction and mayhem. However, only a select number of these events were so chaotic that the population took notice. Thankfully,Doctor Who’s UNITwas, more often than not, on hand to help the titular character save the day....

TheJet Liscience fiction movie from 2001 where the famed martial artist played nine different characters accurately predicted a big franchise trend in the 2020s.Jet Li’s best movieshighlight his legendary abilities within the action genre, with many titles such asHeroandFearlessshowcasing both his physical prowess and his strong acting skills.However, the action genre was not the only one to experience Jet Li’s talents, especially in the early 2000s as he branched out into telling other kinds of stories....

A new CBS update leaves me confused about why one aspect of theBlue Bloodsfinale wasn’t handled in the best possible way.CBS' decision to cancelBlue Bloodswas disappointingbecause the now-iconic cop and family drama was still popular after 14 seasons. There were massive fan-led campaigns after the cancelation news dropped, but CBS held firm to its decision, endingBlue Bloodsin December 2024 and puttingS.W.A.T.in its timeslot afterBlue Bloods’final episode. Blue Bloodswas only one of severalshows CBS canceled in 2025....

Racing gamesoffer a lot of fun and excitement that run the gamut from NASCAR simulators to kart battlers. While 2025 doesn’t look to be the most lucrative in racing video games, there are still some exciting titles on the horizon that are sure to capture fans' attention. In 2025, there are racing games coming to all the major platforms, including Xbox, PS5, andNintendo Switch. Some racing games feature subgenres, like simulation and sports, which appeal to various players....