What does it mean to yearn? It is what the bird feels for the sky, what the fish feels for the ocean, what I feel for a steaming plate of sweet potato fries at this very moment. It is greater than wanting, greater than craving; it is the fullest expression of unmet desire, a longing […]

The Vampire Lestat brings fans into Lestat’s (Sam Reid) world. Meaning we learn a lot about him, both the good and the bad. In episode 3, titled “Toronto,” Lestat is confronted with the abuse he suffered at the hand of his maker, Magnus (Damien Atkins). We knew roughly that Magnus assaulted Lestat but were not […]

It’s Supergirl week, but David Corenswet still found time to embody the perfect Superman in real-life. During last night’s big New York premiere for the movie, The Man of Steel stepped up in a big way. Folks on social media have probably seen the clip of Corenswet checking a photographer who was touching Milly Alcock […]

They say your ears burn when somebody is talking about you but is it the same when two people are signing about you? One man on TikTok found out after he realized that two deaf men were speaking about him while he was having a meal after a night out. TikToker “@matiisigns” (AKA Matii Cripps) […]

Before October of 2025, I had admittedly never heard of Chess: The Musical. I had seen much of the cast already–Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher in Sweeney Todd, Bryce Pinkham in Little Shop of Horrors. Honestly, they were all the biggest draw to seeing Chess and going in to it blind. Add in Lea Michele […]

When it’s the first day on the job, you’re expecting to learn the ropes. Breaking dress code isn’t on someone’s mind. For New Hampshire-based woman Lauren (@laurenpare1), her arms were allegedly the source of scrutiny. The first slideshow photo is her, with text reading, “Rare POV: [you] get dress coded [your] first day of [your] […]

Trading the convenience of online retail for a brick-and-mortar storefront can feel like a step backward. When California creator Ethan Emoney Cohen dashed into a Target, it proved that modern corporate layouts are actually built to discourage shopping offline. In a fast-paced TikTok video that has quickly made its way through his community, Cohen (@emoneydoesit) […]

The World Cup has become a reminder of how quickly public opinion can turn and how hard it is to escape the past.

Tipping a fair percentage while dining out may still be considered the norm for American consumers, but there is a growing anti-tipping sentiment online. A lot of that frustration seems to come from the fact that tipping has spread far beyond restaurants. Now, people expect to see a tip prompt at coffee shops, self-checkout machines, […]

For Alex Blumy (@alexblumy), who left her Wall Street job in New York City to move to rural Zimbabwe to fundraise for a wildlife reserve, running into wild animals seems to be a part of daily life. But a story about her current home in connection to poop and a python left her horrified. Blumy […]

Ewan Mitchell and Gayle Rankin had a lot to say about House of the Dragon this season. The Mary Sue’s Rachel Leishman had the opportunity to ask a couple of questions in a roundtable with the stars. In her conversation, we tried to get to the heart of these two morally squiggly characters. Needless to […]

The endless allure of a white-haired, morally gray protagonist has doubled as a greatly welcome anime stereotype. In the wake of Satoru Gojo’s devastating demise in Jujutsu Kaisen, Witch Hat Atelier may have introduced the next snow-haired sensation. Qifrey’s introduction in Witch Hat Atelier has been universally welcomed, and as the manga progresses deeper into […]

It’s always good to donate unwanted clothes and items to charity but some people’s parents can get a little overzealous when it comes to giving away their children’s old things. One woman on TikTok whose mother donated her entire Winter wardrobe decided to put her foot down, marching her mother back to the Goodwill she […]

Any vampire story comes with the knowledge that the vampire in question is not a good person. In fact, they’re not a person. They’re vampires. But stories like those created by Anne Rice really highlight how vampires are made from the darkness of humanity. Interview With the Vampire and The Vampire Lestat do not shy […]

Keir Starmer is out, and that means Andy Burnham is the next MP to get a chance to steer Britain. But, his new “Manchesterism” philosophy might just be re-skinned liberalism. Burnham was sworn in this morning after Starmer announced his resignation from the Labour Party’s leadership. It’s been a difficult decade and change for Britain. […]