From adaptations of the great works of Jane Austen and Louisa May Alcott to new stories set among famous historical events, period television has always found its audience with a fascination for the past. However, the popular television of recent years has seen a more mainstream resurgence in the hunger for TV series that explore the potentially unknown worlds of a time before ours.

The 10 Best Period TV Dramas, Ranked

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Last week, it was widely accepted that It Ends With Us, the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, was on its way to becoming the next Don’t Worry Darling, due to its mounting behind-the-scenes cast drama. Now, it seems it’s in a league of its own. Unlike the swirling rumours around Don’t Worry Darling, which quietly subsided post-release, the It Ends With Us cast drama shows no signs of abating, with a divide between Blake Lively and actor-director Justin Baldoni confirmed.As had been speculated, the drama appears to have brewed during the post-production...

It Ends With Us cast drama shows no sign of stopping as Justin Baldoni hires crisis manager

It Ends with Us starring Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively tackles the heavy subject of domestic abuse, but the theme of the film took a backseat to the drama happening behind the scenes. It Ends with Us is based on Colleen Hoover’s 2016 hit novel of the same name. The...

The Justin Baldoni ‘It Ends with Us’ drama, explained

Today’s bi-weekly mystery goodness includes new releases, backlist titles about revenge, and news. Plus, I’ve got a new mystery adaptation for you to watch if you like funny crime novels and TV shows. Bad Monkey is now streaming on Apple TV+, based on Carl Hiaasen’s same-titled novel. You can watch the trailer here.

Art Fraud True Crime, New Mystery Adaptations + More for August 16, 2024

The case isn’t closed yet. Another season of Presumed Innocent is on the way at Apple TV+, and details about the second round of the legal drama are starting to come through. Here’s what we know so far about Presumed Innocent Season 2. Who will star in Presumed...

‘Presumed Innocent’ Season 2: Cast, Premiere Date & More Details

When someone agrees to be on a dating show, the expectation is of meeting new people in an environment that is very public, but also extremely safe. Contestants have surely been vetted thoroughly to ensure this is true. And yet we always hear about the occasional creep who slips through the cracks. Back in 1978, a very dangerous man was a contestant on The Dating Game, and worse, he won a date with the woman. That’s the story Anna Kendrick is telling in her directorial debut, Woman of the Hour.

‘Woman Of The Hour’ Trailer: Anna Kendrick Directs And Stars In Film About A Serial Killer On ‘The Dating Game’

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A nostalgic 1960s drive-in restaurant in Massachusetts has announced that it will be hosting free movies for the community to enjoy throughout the warmer months! From June until September, the Star Drive-In will be bringing back its "Movies Under The Stars" event, which hosts free movies from all different genres. From fun date night flicks to exciting family-friendly blockbusters, there's sure to be something for everyone!

Taunton Drive-In To Host Free “Movies Under the Stars” During August

Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. J.K. Rowling Named in Olympic Boxer’s Cyberbullying Suit. J.K. Rowling has a long, ugly history of transphobic comments—the reason Book Riot hasn’t promoted her books or products for several...

J.K. Rowling Named in Criminal Complaint for Cyberbullying

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In the mystical realm where astrology intersects with spiritual beliefs, certain zodiac signs are thought to possess inherent qualities that offer protection against malevolent entities and negative energies. This intriguing concept has roots in ancient astrology and cultural traditions worldwide, where the alignment of the stars at one's birth is believed to influence not only personality traits but also spiritual protection. This post delves into the 5 celestial shields of the zodiac, highlighting signs that are particularly noted for their protective aura against evil spirits.

5 Zodiac Signs That Possess a Protective Aura Against Evil Spirits

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'Only Murders In the Building' Season 4 and 'Solar Opposites' highlight the biggest titles coming to Hulu this August.

Everything Coming to Hulu in August 2024

A. Martinez says he believes his popular contemporary western, Longmire, helped pave the way for the current wave of TV shows and movies that prominently feature Indigenous characters, customs and stories. "It gave a lot of Indigenous actors a lot of work playing really interesting, fully realized human beings. It...

A. Martinez: 'Longmire' helped pave way for Native representation in entertainment

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In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

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This season on "The Challenge," 40 vets from past seasons will return for the ultimate competition. MTV says there will be "relentless" challenges and twists.

When does 'The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras' premiere? Cast, where to watch, stream

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Former child star Dana Hill died at only 32 years old on July 15, 1996. Like many former child stars, Hill had talent, and a promising life and career that ended all too soon. She was born Dana Lynne Goetz on May 6, 1964, in Los Angeles, California, and she passed with a Hollywood name in Burbank, California.

The Tragic Death of Child Star Dana Hill ('National Lampoon's European Vacation'): 3 Decades Later

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In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

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Spooky season is almost here, and what better way to celebrate than with Peacock's upcoming TV series Hysteria! Set in the 1980s, Hysteria! revolves around the Satanic Panic of the era as a high-school heavy metal band gets more than they bargained for. "Hysteria! is about both sides of that generational fear. It’s about the […]

Everything to Know About Julie Bowen and Anna Camp’s Spooky Satanic Panic Peacock Series ‘Hysteria!’

From the follow-up to Colm Tóibín's beloved Brooklyn and Miranda July's "mid-life coming-of-age tale" to a "quirky time-travel romance", here are our picks for the recently published books you should pack in your late-summer getaway bag. For many of us, summer brings with it the promise of that...

Miranda July to David Nicholls: 12 of the best recent beach reads

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all commentary and quotes from Elizabeth Montgomery are from a direct interview the actress had with the author.]. Beloved actress Elizabeth Montgomery (who died from cancer in 1975) is best known for her magical role as Samantha Stephens, the witch-with-a-twitch, on the classic 1960s TV sitcom, Bewitched.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery shocked father Robert Montgomery with 'Lizzie Borden' Role

August is Women in Translation Month, an annual celebration of books by women authors across the globe whose books have been translated for an English-reading audience. We know that books in translation are already rare in YA, so it is likely little surprise that women’s work in translation lags behind that of male counterparts (and any global writers beyond the gender binary, even rarer). But translated literature is special. It’s incredible to think about the relationship that happens between the author’s initial creation in one language and the finished product as translated by someone else. The author and translator create something that is both a reworking of the original as well as something wholly its own.

YA Women in Translation + YA Book News: August 15, 2024

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Get ready for an afternoon filled with live music, fun activities, and local vendors. The Friends of Ruth Gordon Amphitheater has invited the community to join them for the Friends Rock Music Festival on Sunday, August 11th from 2 PM until 8 PM. This free-to-attend festival promises a day filled with a diverse lineup of artists and bands, offering something for every music lover. Performances will include:

Live Music, Delicious Food & More: Don't Miss This Free Music Festival in Quincy

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The IT ENDS WITH US Drama Never Ends

Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. I’m learning about Colleen Hoover and...

The IT ENDS WITH US Drama Never Ends

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