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The 10 TV Shows We’re Watching in August
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The 18 Best Netflix Shows of 2026 (So Far)
Emmy-worthy hits, tense crime dramas, and more Kate Hudson. What’s not to like?
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Give House of the Dragon’s Ryan Condal a Break
Following a disappointing second season, the season 3 finale features everything fans could ever want. “It’s the best thing that we’ve made thus far,” Condal says.
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Nicolas Cage’s John Madden Is Shockingly Good
The National Treasure icon is about to become a true American sports legend in this year’s Madden.
movies
Where Could Tom Holland’s Spider-Man Go from Here?
After ‘Brand New Day,’ Spider-Man’s story is just beginning. Again.
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Exclusive: ‘One Second After’ Is an Action Thriller About a Forever Blackout
Josh Holloway unveils his first movie as a leading man—and it’s poised to join the ever-expanding postapocalypse canon.
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Hasan Minhaj: What I’ve Learned
As he tells Esquire: “What matters is: This happened, and what are you gonna do about it? How do you continue to create?”
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‘Ted Lasso’ Can’t Stop Stepping on Rakes
I’m swiping left.
tv
The Big Emmys Winners Have One Thing in Common
From the dominance of Widow’s Bay to Tom Pelphrey’s big win, the Emmys sent a resounding message on Monday night.
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‘Widow’s Bay’ Completely Dominated the Emmys
The hit Apple TV horror comedy crashed the Emmys like storm waves on New England shores.
movies
movies
8 Movies That Brilliantly Memorialize 9/11
Dramas, thrillers, documentaries, and even a musical comedy make up a small but important canon of cinema.
movies
This South Korean Thriller Is the Next ‘Avatar’
Na Hong-jin’s Hope, which polarized audiences at this summer’s Cannes Film Festival, has blockbuster franchise ambitions.
movies
The ‘Artificial’ Trailer Foreshadows Controversy
Luca Guadagnino’s biopic about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is destined to stir controversy this fall.
movies
Nathan Fielder’s New Movie Is Breaking Every Rule
The comedian’s feature debut is already breaking all the rules.
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tv
The Biggest Snubs and Surprises of the 2026 Emmys
Widow’s Bay swept, Colbert continued his reign off the air, and Taylor Swift said a bunch of random words right at the camera.
tv
John Mulaney Just Stole the Emmys
Sales for Frank Vincent’s 2006 book are surely skyrocketing. And can someone check on DJ Khaled?
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Noah Wyle Wins an Emmy for The Pitt (Again!)
I’m calling a threepeat for Dr. Robby in 2027.
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Mariska Hargitay Emmys Begin with a Music Number
The Law & Order SVU star is the first woman to host the annual awards show in fifteen years.
music
music
Dolly Parton’s Secret Song Is Locked Until 2046
Before her death, the singer locked unreleased music in a time capsule.
music
Dolly Parton Was Family
The American legend, who has died at 80, operated in pure joy, empathy, and sincerity. She became as successful as a human being can be by never holding any of it back.
music
Glen Hansard’s Most Important Lesson for Life
The Irish musician and Once star never stopped being a street musician, no matter where he played.
music
Music Festivals Suck, Right? An Investigation.
I’m pretty sure the last thing I want in the world is to fork over a bunch of money for access to $19 beers, stinky toilets, and a schedule I can’t decipher. I decided to take a chance at being proven wrong.
books
books
Emily St. John Mandel on Her New Novel, Exit Party
In a new episode of “What I’ve Learned,” the celebrated author explains how her new novel, Exit Party, grapples with hope and survival amidst a shattered country.
books
George R.R. Martin Opens Up About Depression
Thanks to a new blog post from the author, we can confirm the winds of winter come for us all.
books
The 16 Best Summer Books of 2026
Stuff your suitcase, fire up the Kindle, and lose yourself in a great read.
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What Does Taylor Sheridan Know About Prison?
Does the Yellowstone creator really know anything about incarcerated life? John J. Lennon had a copy of Sheridan’s new book sent to his cell bars to find out.
