Adele’s ‘25’ Still Resonates 10 Years Later—But Does It Mark the End of an Era?

It’s been 10 years since Adele released 25, her incredibly powerful record of gut-wrenching classics. It was led by the hauntingly intimate single “Hello,” a traditional ballad with powerful vocals expressing emotional clarity, accompanied by a piano that was insanely successful both commercially and in its cultural effect. “Hello” and the rest of the songs … Read more

Taron Egerton’s New Apple TV+ Crime Drama ‘Smoke’ Is Already Making a Major Change From the Procedural Format

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Season 1, Episode 2 of Smoke When it was announced that Taron Egerton was reuniting with writer and creator Dennis Lehane for Apple TV+’s Smoke, expectations were immediately high. After all, their last collaboration, Black Bird, earned Egerton an Emmy nomination and delivered a gripping, deep character study. … Read more

Charlize Theron Details Past Harassment and Keeping Director’s Name Private

Charlize Theron will not publicly reveal the identity of the director who allegedly sexually harassed her. “I’ve never said his name because, honestly, I don’t want the story to be about him,” Theron, 49, shared during her Wednesday, July 2, appearance on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast. “It’s not because I’m protecting him or anything.” … Read more