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The 10 Most Anticipated Horror Movies of 2025

With franchise reboots, legacyquels, and new IP (‘Sinners,’ anyone?) on the horizon, we’re more than ready for another explosive year in the genre.

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The Best Songs of 2025 (So Far)

My Morning Jacket, Jason Isbell, Horsegirl, and more have wasted no time getting to the good stuff.

Feb 4, 2025

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These 10 Shows Will Rule Sex on TV in 2025

From 'The Couple Next Door' to 'The White Lotus,' the small screen is about as horny as you'd expect this year.

Jan 24, 2025

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The Sexiest Movies of 2025 Are (Very) Star-Heavy

From Zendaya and Robert Pattinson's 'The Drama' to Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett's 'Black Bag,' sex on the big screen has never felt more in vogue.

Jan 22, 2025

entertainment

The 10 Anime We're Most Excited to See in 2025

From 'One Piece' to 'Chainsaw Man,' more of your favorites will return this year—at home and in theaters.

Jan 21, 2025

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Anthony Mackie Is Captain America Now. How About That?

His résumé includes indelible performances like ‘Half Nelson.’ ‘8 Mile.’ ‘The Hurt Locker.’ He’s been Spike Lee’s muse (twice) and has worked with dozens of legends. With ‘Captain America: Brave New World,’ he’ll lead the MCU’s next decade. So why is recognition just coming now?

By Brady Langmann

Jan 30, 2025

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The 5 Best Sketches of 'SNL50'

Jack Nicholson Made a Rare Appearance at 'SNL 50'

'The White Lotus' S3 Could Use a Spiritual Cleanse

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Was Patrick Schwarzenegger Nude in 'White Lotus'?

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Will Ferrell Crushed the First 'SNL 50' Sketch

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Steve Martin Was Perfect in the 'SNL 50' Opener

Is Cold Harbor the Endgame of ‘Severance’?

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When Is ‘Captain America 4’ Streaming?

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Yes, ‘Captain America 4’ Has a Post-Credits Scene

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Marvel Cinematic Universe Movies, Ranked

When Every Episode of ‘The White Lotus’ S3 Airs

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Patrick Schwarzenegger Will Have a Martini, Please

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Anthony Mackie Reveals Papa Doc Never Had a Shot in That ‘8 Mile’ Rap Battle

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Television

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‘Severance’ Episode 4 Is Unprecedented Television Greatness

‘Woe’s Hollow’ is what ‘Fishes’ is to ‘The Bear’—only better.

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'1923' S2: Helen Mirren Is Armed and Dangerous

By Josh Rosenberg

Jan 21, 2025

A Guide to the Future of Taylor Sheridan’s Shows

By Josh Rosenberg

Jan 14, 2025

No One Expected That ‘Landman’ Finale Cameo

By Josh Rosenberg

Jan 13, 2025

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Is ‘Landman’ Coming Back for Season 2?

By Josh Rosenberg

Jan 13, 2025

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‘Severance’ Episode 5 Asks One Hell of a Question

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Is ‘Cobra Kai’ Coming Back for Season 7?

We Connected the Eagan Family Tree on ‘Severance’

Does ‘SNL’ Still Matter for Young Comedians?

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‘The Studio’ Looks Like One of 2025’s Best Shows

Seth Rogen is the Boss Now

‘Paradise’ Episode 5 Finally Hints at a Motive

‘SNL50’ Anniversary Special: Everything We Know

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Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime Show Rattles Fans

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The Best Super Bowl Commercials of 2025 (So Far)

‘Severance’ Fans Were Right About E4’s Twist

What Happened to Irving on ‘Severance’?

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Movies

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'Presence' Sabotages Its Own Gimmick

By Chris Nashawaty

Jan 23, 2025

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'A Complete Unknown' Could've Been More Than This

By Chris Nashawaty

Dec 24, 2024

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'Nosferatu' Has Plenty Blood, But Not Enough Bite

By Rich Juzwiak

Dec 23, 2024

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‘Beatles ’64’ Shows Music’s Greatest Turning Point

By Alan Light

Nov 26, 2024

interviews

Kieran Culkin Is Having a Whale of a Year

On the great occasion of Culkin voicing a beluga in NerdWallet’s Super Bowl commercial, we talked to the actor about ‘A Real Pain’ crushing awards season, football allegiances, and, yes, Pedro Pascal.

By Josh Rosenberg

Feb 5, 2025

what to watch next

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When Is ‘A Complete Unknown’ Streaming?

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The 10 Best Movies We Saw at Sundance 2025

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‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Heads Back to the Island

movies

Marvel Unveils the First ‘Fantastic Four’ Trailer

movies

Listen Up: ‘M3GAN 2.0’ Is a Go

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How ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Could Fix the MCU

movies

Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ Looks Like a Feast

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10 Takeaways From the Oscar Nominations

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What’s Going On with Kevin Costner’s “Horizon 2”?

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Ryan Gosling to Join Shawn Levy's 'Star Wars' Film

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'The Brutalist' AI Controversy, Explained

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The David Lynch Scenes I'll Never Forget

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Music

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What I've Learned: Robbie Williams

"Literally a hundred girls would book themselves in a hotel to be with me. This is not normal."

Interview By Michael Sebastian

Dec 23, 2024

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Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s Rap Beef, Explained

By Josh Rosenberg

Feb 10, 2025

music

Will Taylor Swift Perform at the Super Bowl?

By Josh Rosenberg

Feb 7, 2025

music

How to Buy Tickets to Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour

By Sarah Maberry

Feb 6, 2025

music

Why Was Kanye West Even at the Grammys?

By Josh Rosenberg

Feb 4, 2025

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music

Beyoncé (Finally!) Won Album of the Year

music

The Grammys Declare the Kendrick–Drake Beef Over

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music

The 10 Most Anticipated Albums of 2025

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music

The 10 Best Albums of 2024

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The 10 Best Songs of 2024

music

40 Gifts Any Music Lover Will Dig

music

My Middle-Age Music Crisis

music

Where Does Taylor Swift Go from Here?

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music

Netflix Had Better Not Buffer Beyoncé

music

Brooks & Dunn's Next Act Is the Stuff of Legend

music

I Stepped into the Weeknd’s New Music Video

music

50 Songs to Play on Thanksgiving

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Books

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The Cult of Haruki Murakami

How did a demure jazz-club owner become a global literary sensation and a perennial Nobel Prize contender? Behind the unlikely rise of Japan’s greatest contemporary writer.

By Jonathan Russell Clark

Nov 21, 2024