DJ William Goldsmith on the human art of internet radio | Psyche Portraits
Psycheby Greg Easley31 Aug 2026
William Goldsmith wasn’t sure why he’d signed up for a music theory course. As a teenager, he wrote songs as a hobby, without much ambition.
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top 85%Museum Exhibit Will Feature Princess Diana's Most Legendary Looks
Vanity Fairby Laura Scafati31 Aug 2026
It was August 31, 1997, when Princess Diana lost her life in a tragic vehicle collision in the Pont de l'Alma tunnel in Paris.
On This Day: Belfast rocker Van Morrison born in 1945
IrishCentral.comby IrishCentral Staff31 Aug 2026
From a teenage club singer in Belfast to a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, George Ivan Morrison has spent nearly seventy years turning heartbreak, faith and the streets of his hometown into some of...
Mystery and Thriller Adaptations: September 2026
BOOK RIOTby Jamie Canaves31 Aug 2026
If you’re a fan of thrillers, action, and PIs ,this is your month for adaptations! There’s a Texas-set thriller moved to Australia for the series adaptation, the return of a hot-mess South Florida...
DraftKings Taps Kevin Hart, Nick Jonas for Road-Trip Commercial That Touts Wagering, Predictions
Varietyby Brian Steinberg31 Aug 2026
Nick Jonas has been on plenty of road trips — but none quite like this. The actor and musician plays a prominent role in what is expected to be a significant and long-running campaign for...
“The Barman of the Ritz” Is No “Casablanca”
The New Yorkerby David Denby31 Aug 2026
In Philippe Collin’s international best-seller, “The Barman of the Ritz,” no one orders Scotch on the rocks. Or Scotch neat. Or, for that matter, bourbon in any form.
Jim Nollman’s Orca-stra
The New Yorkerby Sarah Larson31 Aug 2026
One evening in August, two hundred culture enthusiasts gathered on the rooftop of Nine Orchard, a hotel on the Lower East Side, to celebrate the release of the album “Orcas’ Greatest Hits” and a...
“The Disappearers” Stages the Pain and Pleasure of Jamaican Gay Life
The New Yorkerby Katy Waldman31 Aug 2026
Marlon James’s novels, though they range from historical fiction to high fantasy, share a distinct spiritual frequency—a mix of bravado and bereavement.
Who’s Afraid of A.I. Music?
The New Yorkerby Kelefa Sanneh31 Aug 2026
Earlier this summer, a small night club in Passaic, New Jersey, hosted a brief performance by one of the year’s most talked-about musicians.
Matisse’s Ugliest Painting
The New Yorkerby Zachary Fine31 Aug 2026
Matisse’s “Femme au Chapeau” (1905), or “Woman with a Hat,” is a strong contender for my least favorite masterpiece of the twentieth century.
Helch artist who upset late Queen with Windsor Castle graffiti dies
Mail Onlineby Daniel Hammond31 Aug 2026
- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Tributes have been paid to prolific graffiti artist Helch, whose giant roller-painted pieces appeared everywhere from the edge of...
Consumer Reports Found These 5 Used SUVs Are The Most Reliable You Can Get Under $15K - Jalopnik
Jalopnikby staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome)31 Aug 2026
Consumer Reports Found These 5 Used SUVs Are The Most Reliable You Can Get Under $15K As we covered at the end of June, average used car prices topped $30,000 for the first time in almost three...
Disney+ Has Canceled Its Live-Action 'Gargoyles' Reboot
Gizmodoby Gordon Jackson31 Aug 2026
The original Darkwing Duck voice actor reveals he’s being recast for the upcoming reboot. An Amazon CEO expresses interest in Doctor Who as an IP.
Bootleg ‘Spider-Man’ swings into Russian cinemas despite Hollywood boycott
NBC Newsby Henry Austin31 Aug 2026
“Spider-Man” fans dressed up as their favorite web-slinger have swung into cinemas across Russia to see the latest installment of the franchise, despite Sony Pictures ending all of its theatrical...
Daayra trailer out: Kareena Kapoor locks horns with Prithviraj
The Siasat Dailyby Indo-Asian News Service31 Aug 2026
Mumbai: The makers of “Daayra” unveiled the much-awaited trailer on Monday, offering a glimpse into the intense courtroom drama starring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran.
On the Fact and Fiction of Kurt Vonnegut’s Dresden
Literary Hubby Susan Farrell31 Aug 2026
On the Fact and Fiction of Kurt Vonnegut’s Dresden Susan Farrell Considers a Source of Inspiration for Slaughterhouse-Five Kurt Vonnegut describes the train arriving in Dresden at five o’clock that...
Marlon James on (Finally) Writing a Novel That Draws From His Life
Literary Hubby Eric Olson31 Aug 2026
Marlon James on (Finally) Writing a Novel That Draws From His Life Eric Olson Profiles the Author of The Disappearers Says a narrator in Marlon James’s freshly Booker-nominated The Disappearers...
Fun, Feminine and Fundamental: In Defense of Frivolity
Literary Hubby Jehanne Dubrow31 Aug 2026
Fun, Feminine and Fundamental: In Defense of Frivolity Jehanne Dubrow Asks Us to Reconsider Our Denigration of the Lighter Side of Life It will be the Year of Perfect Skin, I told myself.
What Does Beatlemania Have to Teach Us About Pop Culture Today?
Literary Hubby Samira Ahmed and Samira Ahmed31 Aug 2026
What Does Beatlemania Have to Teach Us About Pop Culture Today? Samira Ahmed (US) and Samira Ahmed (UK) Discuss the British Samira’s New Book on A Hard Day’s Night This conversation between two...
Meet Pierre “Peter” Ortiz, Undercover Spy, Marine and Resistance Fighter
Literary Hubby Nicholas Reynolds and Katie S. Sanders31 Aug 2026
Meet Pierre “Peter” Ortiz, Undercover Spy, Marine and Resistance Fighter Nicholas Reynolds and Katie S.