BookCon 2026: Authors Rachel Reid, Stephanie Archer Talk Hockey Romance and How It Could Change the Sport for the Better
At BookCon 2026, a panel of romance authors—including Rachel Reid and Stephanie Archer—explored the booming subgenre of hockey romance. They highlighted the sport’s cultural mystique, the genre’s reliance on white‑centric tropes, and a growing push for BIPOC and queer representation. The discussion noted the NHL’s interest in collaborating with authors to foster change. Overall, the panel signaled both commercial momentum and a potential shift toward greater inclusivity in sports romance fiction.
NYT Strands Hints, Answers for April 18, 2026
The New York Times Strands puzzle for April 18, 2026 challenges players to find every letter in a grid, with words linked in any direction and a “spangram” that spans the entire board. The daily theme, “Not too much,” centers on economical language,...
How Bob Odenkirk and the ‘Nobody’ Team Set Out to Elevate the Genre with ‘Normal’
Bob Odenkirk’s new film *Normal* debuted at SXSW, marking a deliberate departure from the *Nobody* franchise while keeping the same star, writer Derek Kolstad, and producer. The movie fuses action‑thriller beats with western motifs and moral ambiguity, and it was...
The Mandalorian and Grogu Trailer Promises Plenty of Star Wars-Level Action
Disney unveiled the final trailer for "The Mandalorian and Grogu," a theatrical film set for release on May 22, 2026. Directed by Jon Favreau and co‑written with Lucasfilm president Dave Filoni, the movie follows bounty hunter Din Djarin and Grogu as...
Want to See Obsession Early? Heres How.
Film *Obsession*, a horror thriller directed by YouTuber Curry Barker, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and will open nationwide on May 15. Mashable has partnered with Focus Features to host free advanced screenings in New York and Chicago...
Obsession Commercial Debuts a Helpline for Anyone Who Needs a Wish Granted
The horror thriller *Obsession* has rolled out a commercial for its central MacGuffin, the One Wish Willow, turning the fictional wish‑granting plant into a real‑world product. The ad includes a dedicated helpline (1‑323‑747‑7118) for consumers who want assistance with their...
Insidious: Out of the Further Trailer Contains a Truly Horrific Dentist Visit
The new trailer for "Insidious: Out of the Further" showcases a graphic dentist scene that has prompted cautionary notes for viewers, especially parents. The sixth entry in the Leigh Whannell‑James Wan horror franchise follows single mother Gemma, played by Amelia Eve,...
NYT Strands Hints, Answers for April 13, 2026
The New York Times released its April 13, 2026 Strands puzzle, a word‑search variant where every letter forms part of an answer. The theme, hinted as “While not in use,” centers on backyard stockroom items, and the spangram—a full‑grid phrase—was...
Mexodus Review: This Live-Looped Musical Is a Theatrical Miracle
Mexodus, an Off‑Broadway musical, blends live‑looped hip‑hop, storytelling and experimental sound design to dramatize the southbound Underground Railroad that led enslaved people to Mexico. Creators Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson compose the entire score onstage, layering vocals, instruments and...
Best Buy Is Giving Away a Super Mario Bros. 40th Anniversary Collectible Game Case for Free — How to Claim
Best Buy is offering a free Super Mario Bros. 40th‑anniversary collectible game case, a $20‑valued accessory, to customers who buy any two eligible Mario titles for Nintendo Switch or Switch 2. The promotion launched on April 8 and adds the case automatically at checkout once the...
How to Watch the 2026 Paris-Roubaix Online for Free
The 2026 edition of the Paris‑Roubaix classic will take place on April 12 and can be watched for free via national broadcasters SBS On Demand in Australia, RTBF in Belgium, France TV, and RaiPlay in Italy. Because these streams are geo‑restricted, viewers...
Their Town Review: Katie Aselton and Mark Duplass Create a Glorious Hangout Movie for Theater Kids
Mark Duplass and Katie Aselton debut *Their Town*, a low‑key coming‑of‑age drama that follows two Maine high‑schoolers after a theater rehearsal. The film, starring Chosen Jacobs and Duplass’ daughter Ora, premiered at the 2026 SXSW Film Festival and has yet...
NYT Strands Hints, Answers for April 4, 2026
Mashable released the New York Times Strands puzzle hints for April 4, 2026, revealing an “Early risers” theme centered on spring flowers. The daily spangram runs vertically and reads “Spring Blossom.” The full word list includes hyacinth, tulip, snowdrop, daffodil and crocus....
Backrooms Trailer Teases a Nightmarish Journey Into an Eerie Liminal Space
A24 has released the full trailer for "Backrooms," a feature‑length horror adaptation of Kane Parsons' viral YouTube series that originated from a 4chan creepypasta. The teaser stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett and Lukita Maxwell, and depicts...
Is It Worth Buying a Nintendo Switch 2 for Pokémon Pokopia?
Nintendo’s new Switch 2, priced at $450, launches alongside the highly praised Pokémon Pokopia, which retails for $70, bringing the total cost to $520. Pokopia is lauded as the best Pokémon title in years, offering deep life‑simulation mechanics that appeal to fans...
BTS and Jimmy Fallon Surprising Fans Is Both Adorable and Hilarious
BTS made a surprise appearance on Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show, catching unsuspecting fans mid‑recording of the group’s new single “SWIM.” The segment staged fans in a room to film themselves singing, only for the door to open onto the K‑pop...
Tina Feys First Ever SNL UK Monologue Features some Big Surprise Guests
Tina Fey hosted the inaugural episode of Saturday Night Live UK, delivering a monologue that addressed audience skepticism about an American leading the British version. The show featured surprise appearances by Michael Cera and Graham Norton, who joined Fey onstage...
NYT Strands Hints, Answers for March 22, 2026
The New York Times released a comprehensive set of hints and answers for its Pips puzzle game on March 22, 2026, covering easy, medium, and hard difficulty levels. Pips, launched in August 2025, blends domino‑style tile placement with color‑coded numeric constraints that differ from traditional...
BTS The Comeback Live | Arirang: How to Watch, Start Time, Livestream Details
BTS will stream their first full‑group concert since 2022 on Netflix on March 21, coinciding with the release of their new album Arirang. The hour‑long live show will be broadcast globally from Seoul’s Gyeongbokgung Palace gate. Meanwhile, Merlin Entertainments and Mojang announced...
Ryan Gosling Improvised One of Project Hail Marys Best Moments
Ryan Gosling’s improvised performance with the alien puppet Rocky became a standout moment in the sci‑fi film Project Hail Mary. Directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller paired Gosling with a practical puppet, allowing the actor’s spontaneous gestures to be mirrored...
Cornbread Mafia Review: True Crime Meets Stoner Comedy in This Outrageous Documentary
The SXSW‑premiered documentary *Cornbread Mafia* chronicles a Kentucky farming collective that built the United States’ largest home‑grown marijuana operation in the 1970s and 80s. Directors Evan Mascagni and Drew Morris mix talking‑head interviews, animated sequences, and Boyd Holbrook’s narration to turn...
A Safe Distance Review: Dont Overlook This Sexy, Sapphic Thriller
A Safe Distance, the feature‑directorial debut of Gloria Mercer and written by Aidan West, premiered at the 2026 SXSW Film Festival. The low‑budget thriller weaves a sapphic romance into a Highsmith‑style psychological plot, following Alex’s entanglement with a charismatic criminal...
Get 2 Free Months of Unlimited Listening when You Sign up for Amazon Music Unlimited
Amazon Music Unlimited is offering new subscribers two free months of service through March 2, delivering a $23.98‑$25.98 discount. The standard rate is $11.99 per month for Prime members and $12.99 for non‑Prime users. The plan provides ad‑free on‑demand music, HD...