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“The Beast in Me” is the perfect story for a predator’s era

Moments after “The Beast in Me” introduces Nile Jarvis, the real estate scion played by Matthew Rhys, viewers are left with few questions as to whether he murdered his wife. If you haven’t yet watched the limited series, you may…

November 19, 2025 · by Friedrich Arndt · 0

Cynthia Erivo’s memoir confronts family estrangement, identity and the costs of fame

Cynthia Erivo, patron saint of stan Twitter, is now a memoirist, with “Simply More: A Book for Anyone Who Has Been Told They’re Too Much,” out today with Flatiron Books. The 208-page book traces her South London childhood and the…

November 18, 2025 · by Friedrich Arndt · 0

“Come See Me in the Good Light” captures Andrea Gibson’s poetic fight for life

Andrea Gibson, Colorado’s Poet Laureate, has attracted legions of fans with their spoken word poems, including, “Acceptance Speech after Setting the World Record in Goosebumps.” As the subject of the life-affirming documentary, “Come See Me in the Good Light,” which…

November 17, 2025 · by Friedrich Arndt · 0

Spoken-word icon Andrea Gibson faced death with love

I don’t remember subscribing to Things That Don’t Suck, the Substack that once belonged to poet Andrea Gibson, who died in July 2025, and is now carried on by their wife, Megan Falley. But it kept showing up in my…

November 17, 2025 · by Friedrich Arndt · 0

“Landman” shows why Taylor Sheridan’s NBCUniversal deal could reshape TV drama

With “Yellowstone” in the rearview mirror, but never entirely out of sight, “Landman” may be the most quintessentially Taylor Sheridan show on TV right now. For Paramount+ subscribers, that statement might spark some debate, since there’s rarely a time when…

November 16, 2025 · by Friedrich Arndt · 0

“Saturday Night Live”: Epstein emails are breakout star of Glen Powell-led episode

For news watchers, there was really only one thing worth talking about this entire week. So, the writers’ room of  “Saturday Night Live” can be forgiven for airing three sketches that touched on Jeffrey Epstein‘s newly released emails. The show…

November 16, 2025 · by Friedrich Arndt · 0

Teen Vogue changed how a generation saw politics and inclusion. That era could be over

This story was originally reported by Candice Norwood of The 19th. Meet Candice and read more of her reporting on gender, politics and policy. As The 19th makes plans for 2026, we want to hear from you! Complete our annual…

November 16, 2025 · by Friedrich Arndt · 0

Billie Eilish’s explicit 5-word insult of Elon Musk goes viral

Pop superstar Billie Eilish ignited social media this week with a blistering critique of Elon Musk, labeling him a “f***ing pathetic p***y b**** coward” in a nearly unfiltered Instagram Stories post. The tirade went viral within hours, sparking widespread discussion,…

November 15, 2025 · by Friedrich Arndt · 0

Farrah Abraham’s lips don’t lie

They say if you can’t be a good example, at least try to be a dire warning. Farrah Abraham proves you can be both. On Tuesday, the “16 and Pregnant” and “Teen Mom” reality star, stripper, sex tape performer and…

November 15, 2025 · by Friedrich Arndt · 0

I thought travel was a thing of my past

I zipped my backpack shut and checked a fourth time to be sure my passport and plane tickets were in my travel wallet. Once I had, I was finally ready for the next morning’s flight — actually, series of flights…

November 15, 2025 · by Friedrich Arndt · 0