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(Photo by Kevin Mazur/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management) Taylor Swift recently praised One Battle After Another during a recent appearance on national television. On Monday night, Swift appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to promote her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, which was released on October 3. During the interview, Fallon and Swift played the Game of Lasts, where the pop star answered questions about the last thing she did. When Fallon brought up the last movie she saw, Swift excitedly answered with Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film. What did Taylor Swift say about One Battle After Another? “One Battle After Another. My god,” Swift said to Fallon. The Fate of Ophelia singer then broke down what she loved about the movie, spotlighting two performances that are Oscar-worthy. “Chase Infiniti and Teyana Taylor, how are they going to split the Oscar?” Swift explained. “Benicio [del Toro] was so funny. They were so funny. Leo [DiCaprio] was hilarious. The fact that when you hear that theme [film’s score] each time, it makes you feel something different every single time.” Swift added, “We are so lucky to be alive at the same time as Paul Thomas Anderson. It’s crazy that he’s just out here doing that. He’s writing it. He’s directing it. He’s existing on this higher level that we get to watch.” In One Battle After Another, Leonardo DiCaprio stars as Bob Ferguson, a washed-up revolutionary who must find his daughter when his former nemesis resurfaces after a 16-year hiatus. Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, and Chase Infiniti also star. Anderson wrote and directed One Battle After Another, his tenth feature film. Released on September 26, Anderson’s movie has grossed $102 million worldwide. One Battle After Another has received near-universal praise and launched itself into contender status at the 2026 Oscars. One Battle After Another is now in theaters. The post Taylor Swift Praises New Leonardo DiCaprio Movie, Shares Oscars Predictions appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Golden State Warriors star guard Stephen Curry is entering his 16th NBA season this fall, but the two-time MVP still doesn’t have a retirement timeline in mind at this late stage of his Hall of Fame career. “No clue. I just know it’s closer than it was even yesterday,” Curry told ESPN’s Malika Andrews when […] The post Warriors’ Stephen Curry Has ‘No Clue’ When He Will Retire From NBA appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News. View the full article

The 2025-26 season will be telling for the Philadelphia 76ers. If the team cannot stay healthy, the Sixers may have to make the tough decision of hitting a massive rebuild. Philadelphia cannot justify having Joel Embiid and Paul George on their roster if they’re not available. While the team is at a crossroads, they still […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe believes his playmaking is being overlooked as a rookie appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News. View the full article

The Washington Wizards have signed big man Skal Labissiere to an Exhibit 10 contract, the team announced Monday. In a corresponding move, forward Akoldah Gak was waived to make room on the training camp roster. Capital City Go-Go Acquired Skal Labissiere’s Rights NBA insider Chris Haynes first reported in August that Labissiere would sign with […] The post Wizards Sign Skal Labissiere, Waive Akoldah Gak appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News. View the full article

When LeBron James left the Cavaliers for a second time, the team had a small drought of missing the playoffs. They went four consecutive years missing the postseason. That all changed when Donovan Mitchell arrived in 2022-23. Since then, the farthest Cleveland has made it is the East semi-finals. Even after the Cavs had the […] The post Cleveland’s Lonzo Ball is already looking like an upgrade for the Cavaliers appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News. View the full article

Photo Credit: CBS The Bold and the Beautiful has retconned a major attribute that could affect Hope and Deke’s stance in the show significantly. Fans of the show are worried and curious regarding the direction the showrunners are taking with this massive change. Here’s what’s happening on The Bold and the Beautiful. How did The Bold and the Beautiful alter the soap’s history after Deke’s return? The Bold and the Beautiful recently reunited Deacon’s son, Deke, with his sister Hope for the first time since Deke’s return to the show as a young adult. Fans have been eagerly waiting for this moment, as it could answer one of the show’s most puzzling changes. Originally, Deke was born in 1999 to Deacon and Amber’s cousin Becky, making him three years older than Hope. It is obvious that the characters are SORASed (Soap Opera Rapid Aging Syndrome), a common practice in soaps to adjust characters’ ages. However, Hope was aged into her 30s, while Deke was aged into his early 20s. The abrupt change seems to have thrown fans off balance. Fans believe it was done to fit Deke into a younger generation. Right now, he aligns perfectly with Remy’s age, setting a stage for potential romance. Nonetheless, viewers have questioned the necessity of de-aging a character to such an extent that it alters the show’s history. They have also pointed out that other legacy characters could’ve been aged up for new storylines for a younger generation. Characters like Nick and Brooke’s son, Jack, who was born in 2007. Maybe even Bridget and Owen’s son, Logan, who appeared in earlier storylines. The speculation suggests the change might simply be to pair him with Remy. However, fans are hoping that the upcoming interaction between Deke and Hope might clarify the rewrite. So, to know how it all pans out, make sure to tune into The Bold and the Beautiful this week. The post Bold & Beautiful Retcons History Ahead of Deke’s Meet-up With Hope appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

(Photo Credit: Agoric Media) ComingSoon is debuting an exclusive trailer for Suspicious Minds, the upcoming timely documentary series about the dangers of artificial intelligence, or A.I. The show hails from executive producer Selena Gomez (Only Murders in the Building), who just recently got married to record producer Benny Blanco. It is currently scheduled to premiere on October 17, 2025, on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Substack, and more. The first installment will be released weekly for a total of 8 video and podcast episodes. Check out the exclusive Suspicious Minds trailer below (watch more trailers): What happens in the Suspicious Minds trailer? The video highlights the investigation into how the widespread rise of A.I. affected people’s mental health, particularly by manipulating one’s perception of reality. The show aims to create awareness of these new and omnipresent digital triggers and explore the psychological minefield we find ourselves unexpectedly living in today. Suspicious Minds is created and directed by filmmaker Sean King O’Grady. The docuseries is executive-produced by Gomez, O’Grady, Mandy Teefey, Jonathon Glucksman, Molly Borman, Jesse Ford, and David Tuohy. It features appearances from Dr. Joel Gold, Ian Gold, Etienne Brisson, Ryan Turman, Lacey Turman, and Allan Brooks, along with AI experts Nick Haber, Nate Sharadin, and Dr. Amy Levy. The show is a production by Wondermind and Agoric Media. “It is a docuseries that investigates the disturbing rise of artificial intelligence as a trigger for delusional thinking,” reads the synopsis. “Through powerful firsthand accounts and in-depth interviews with leading experts in psychiatry, neuroscience, and AI ethics, the series unpacks a growing psychological phenomenon: individuals developing complex, often life-altering delusions rooted in AI technologies. From chatbots to surveillance fears, we examine how emerging technologies are reshaping the landscape of paranoia and how these modern delusions echo, amplify, and challenge our historical understanding of the human mind.” The post Selena Gomez’s AI Docuseries Suspicious Minds Gets Trailer | Exclusive appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

After a prolonged contract stalemate between the Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga, the former first-rounder finally agreed to a two-year, $46.8 million deal with a 2026-27 team option in the second year. The club option in the second year is designed for either Golden State or another team if and when Kuminga is traded […] The post Jonathan Kuminga Says ‘Me Betting On Myself’ Will Help Warriors Win Title appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News. View the full article

Photo Credit: @TaylorSwift | YouTube Taylor Swift has featured Elizabeth Taylor’s moniker in her latest album, The Life of a Showgirl. In a recent podcast, Swift revealed how the latter’s estate reacted when she reached out to use the late actress’ name. Here’s how Elizabeth Taylor’s estate reacted to Taylor Swift’s song named after the iconic actress During The Breakfast Show podcast on BBC Radio 2, the Blank Space singer was asked if she needs to notify people when they are mentioned in her songs. Swift responds by saying, “If they are real people, yeah.” She added, ‘If it’s like Elizabeth Taylor, we go to their family and her estate and let them know. Yeah. They were lovely about it.” Swift provides Elizabeth Taylor’s name as an example because the second song from her album is named after the late actress. The song explores the pressure and attention that come with fame. It also draws parallels between Swift and the actress, who died in 2011. Both women have faced intense public scrutiny of their personal lives. The actress was married eight times to seven men, including Richard Burton, whom she married twice. With lyrics like “All the right guys promised they’d stay. Under bright lights, they withered away, but you bloom,” Swift highlights the commonality between her and the actress. In the wake of her new album, Taylor’s estate has not only approved the track but also embraced it. They have released a limited edition orange crewneck sweater with the name “Elizabeth Taylor.” The color of the sweater also showcases the exact color that Swift is using on her latest album’s promotional tour. Since releasing The Life of a Showgirl on Friday, October 3, Swift has actively promoted the album. She has shared behind-the-scenes photos on Instagram, offering her fans a peek at her process. Along with her album, Swift also released Taylor Swift’s The Official Release Party of a Showgirl for a limited time in theaters. The 90-minute film has topped the global box office with $46 million in the opening weekend. The post Taylor Swift Reveals How Elizabeth Taylor’s Estate Reacted to Life of a Showgirl Song appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: CBS Tiger Fafara has shared his thoughts on why he was axed from the 1957 popular sitcom, Leave It to Beaver. The actor was a series regular for two seasons, but he was let go during the third season for undisclosed reasons. However, Fafara has now shared what he believes the reasons could’ve been. Tiger Fafara cites budget issues as reason behind axing from Leave It to Beaver During an interview on That’s Classic!, Luke Fafara was asked if he voluntarily left Leave It to Beaver or was let go. The 80-year-old actor, who played Tooey Brown, suspected that he was let go due to budget constraints. Fafara believed that the show’s cast had expanded quite significantly. As a result, the show creators wrote his character out of the show. He explained, “If they’re going to have to let somebody go, you’re going to let somebody go that’s not contracted,” noting that he wasn’t under contract like other child stars. He had hoped that the show would explore his character’s relationship with Wally Cleaver as they were getting close. Fafara said, “I thought that they would build on that.” However, despite the disappointment, Fafara admitted that he held no grudges. “I’ve never had hard feelings with anybody there. It’s just business,” the actor shared. Years later, the actor returned to reprise his role in the ’80s revival, The New Leave It to Beaver, though he appeared very briefly. Outside of the Beaver series, Fafara had guest roles on several other popular TV shows of the time, including Lassie, The Donna Reed Show, and My Three Sons. Following the cast reunion, the show garnered quite a bit of attention. It created a sense of nostalgia for the viewers who have been fans of the series. Additionally, the youngest surviving cast member, Jerry Mathers (Beaver Cleaver), 77, continues to attend fan conventions and shares memories of the show. The post Leave It to Beaver’s Tiger Fafara on Why He Was Let Go From the 1957 Series appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

In three consecutive postseasons, the Bucks have been eliminated in the first round. That’s just four years after they won the NBA Finals in 2021. It’s been an uphill battle for Milwaukee to be competitive in the playoffs over the past few years. This offseason, tension arose between the Bucks’ front office and their franchise […] The post How close were the Knicks to trading for Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo? appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News. View the full article

Photo Credit: Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images A shoutout from Taylor Swift can put anyone on cloud nine, and Keri Russell just proved that even celebrities are no exception. The actress was all smiles in her recent appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The reason you ask? The pop icon called her the coolest celebrity ever. Confirming Swift’s statement, the host read out her post wherein she raved about her experience of meeting Russell. Keri Russell responds to Taylor Swift’s ‘best celebrity ever’ post from 2008 Stating how cool and welcoming Keri Russell is, Taylor Swift mentioned being obsessed with her hair. She shared how Russell was sweet enough to share her hair styling routine and products with the singer and her band member’s wife. Expressing her admiration, Swift wrote, “I just think it’s so awesome when cool people don’t know they are cool. Love her.” Flattered and honoured, Russell called Swift a legend and a queen. The actress recalled her own experience of meeting the singer and hoping she made it big. She also shared how her daughter, Willa, is a big fan of Swift. So much so that she skipped her volleyball game in the hopes of meeting her. Along with Keri Russell, Taylor Swift also made a late-night appearance at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Speaking with the host, the singer revealed that she is gearing up for the release of her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. Taylor Swift and Keri Russell’s shared admiration for each other wasn’t the only highlight of the October 6 episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The actress’ Netflix show, The Diplomat, with its third season set to release in the fall of 2025, was another hot topic of discussion. Praising Keri Russell’s marvelous performance in season 2, Fallon congratulated her on her second Emmy nomination. The host further highlighted how fans are obsessed with her character and her voluminous hair. Wrapping up the episode, Jimmy Fallon shared with the viewers a sneak peek clip of The Diplomat season 3. The post Keri Russell on Taylor Swift Naming Her the ‘Coolest Celebrity Ever’ appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: Toei Animation Director Aya Komaki has revealed what sets Dragon Ball Daima apart from earlier chapters like Z and Super. In a recent interview, Komaki explained that the team worked carefully to ensure the new series didn’t “feel dated.” She noted that DAIMA was designed to maintain balance between honoring the past and giving something new. Aya Komaki says they did not want Dragon Ball Daima to ‘feel dated’ Director Aya Komaki has opened up about the creative vision behind Dragon Ball Daima. She revealed that the team made a conscious effort to keep the new series fresh while still paying tribute to its long legacy. In the interview featured in the Japanese Blu-ray release, Komaki explained that the series’ visuals, particularly the opening montage revisiting the history of Dragon Ball, were designed to celebrate the franchise’s legacy without appearing “dated.” Komaki said, “While evoking the past, we wanted to show a new Daima, to show a new Dragon Ball, without making it feel dated, but with that slight faded quality that brings back memories of the past… those parts were handled with painstaking care.” Komaki was also joined by co-director Yoshitaka Yashima and executive producer Akio Iyoku. They also elaborated on the significance of the opening recap. Iyoku explained that because Daima follows the “Majin Buu” saga, the recap helped bridge the gap for new viewers. He said, “The beginning of DAIMA actually serves two purposes. The first, as Yashima-san just said, was to convey that it connects directly after the Bus saga.” Komaki noted the second purpose was to ensure that the series would be easy for audiences to follow. He said, “If it started all of a sudden, people wouldn’t understand what’s going on; so by explaining the situation—’the state of things’—we wanted even those who had never seen anything before to be able to watch it.” It is important to note that the discussion was shared through a fan translation of the Japanese text. Originally reported by Disheeta Maheshwari on SuperHeroHype. The post Why Dragon Ball Daima Feels Different From Z & Super Revealed appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr told The SF Standard’s Tim Kawakami on a recent episode of “The TK Show” that the 2025-26 season will not be the “last dance” for Steph Curry and Golden State’s veteran roster. Steve Kerr Plans To Continue Coaching Warriors The 1997-98 Chicago Bulls season, of course, is referred […] The post Warriors’ Steve Kerr Explains Why He’s Waiting To Sign Extension appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News. View the full article

Photo Credit: BritBox Sister Boniface Mysteries is a British comedy-drama television series created by Jude Tindall. It follows Sister Boniface of Saint Vincent’s Convent, who helps the police solve various crimes. Now with Season 4 done, fans are already wondering if the show will return for another season. Let’s take a look at whether or not Sister Boniface Mysteries has been renewed for Season 5. Has BritBox canceled Sister Boniface Mysteries or renewed it for Season 5? Even after Season 4’s release, there is no update from BritBox about whether the show will return for Season 5. The creator of the show, Jude Tindall, passed away shortly after Season 4 began filming. Hence, taking that into consideration, nothing can be said about renewal until an official confirmation is out. Season 4 of the Father Brown spin-off series is already out on BritBox US. It started airing on U&Drama in the U.K. on Friday, September 26. The new episodes will see Lorna Watson return in her role as Sister Boniface, taking on crime-fighting with a comedic twist. Cast members, including Max Brown, Ami Metcalf, Jerry Iwu, and Belinda Lang, will be returning to the show playing their respective characters. While talking about the events of Season 4 with RadioTimes.com, Sam Gillespie actor Max Brown said, “There’s quite a few ups and downs. Actually, we have threats of losing the whole set-up with the force and our investigation team.” He further added, “There’s all of those lovely moments to play through. And yeah, really complex cases this year, lots of brilliant and kind of funny moments as Sister Boniface’s mind wanders off and explores the unexplorable for most people.” When talking about the latest installment, Lorna Watson said, “Tensions are high… I think the residents of Great Slaughter are brought together, and you really feel that sense of unity, togetherness and camaraderie. I would say it’s quite big this series.” The show streams on BritBox in the U.S., and in select countries on Prime Video via the BBC Player add-on. In the U.K. the show airs on U&Drama and streams on UKTV Play and BBC iPlayer. The post Has Sister Boniface Mysteries Season 5 Been Canceled or Renewed? appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: @woodbridge.todd/Instagram The recent death of Ben Lewis — an Australian actor who starred in the Australian production of Love Never Dies and London’s West End stage production of Phantom of the Opera, both helmed by Andrew Lloyd Webber — has sent shockwaves across the entertainment industry. Lewis’ demise was confirmed on social media by his friend, who also penned a touching tribute. News of the actor’s passing away spread online, with fans and colleagues sharing their tributes and condolences. His demise took place one year after he was diagnosed with incurable bowel cancer. Ben Lewis dies of bowel cancer in Sydney aged 46 Ben Lewis died of bowel cancer on Monday, October 6, 2025, at the age of 46. His death was confirmed by his friend, Australian TV host Todd Woodbridge. He shared a series of photos on Instagram, one of which showed him posing with the late artist. The snaps were accompanied by a lengthy caption that served as a touching tribute. Ben Lewis was diagnosed with bowel cancer in February 2024. The disease was revealed to be incurable in a GoFundMe page created to support the actor. Social media was rife with tributes to the late actor and reactions to his demise from both fans and colleagues. “Very sad to read that Ben Lewis has passed,” a user wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “A hugely talented and respected individual. Sending love to Ben’s family, friends and fan base.” Meanwhile, Andrew Lloyd Webber, who directed Lewis in Love Never Dies and Phantom of the Opera, revealed on X that he had a “personal connection” to the latter’s demise. He shared that his son Nick also passed away from stomach and bowel cancer. Ben Lewis is survived by his wife, Australian actress Melle Stewart. She reportedly suffered a stroke in 2021, which she attributed to a rare adverse reaction to the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. Lewis hailed from a family of opera singers. He pursued vocal studies at both London’s Royal College of Music and the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. During the early 2000s, he starred in several stage productions based in Sydney. These include Urinetown, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, and A Little Night Music. He also appeared in the UK tours of Love Me Tender and The Bodyguard, as well as 2018’s West End revival of Company. The post Phantom of the Opera Star Ben Lewis Dead at 46 appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: NBC Brilliant Minds Season 2 started with plenty of anticipation, and within two episodes, the story moved into uncharted territory with the introduction of a potential new chief. The previous episode confirmed that Dr. Oliver Wolf’s mother, Muriel, was going to leave the hospital. This meant that the hospital needed a new Chief Medical Officer. However, the latest episode revealed that the one taking the post was someone few had expected. Warning- Major spoilers ahead. Who is Bronx General’s new Chief Medical Officer in Brilliant Minds Season 2? The third episode of Brilliant Minds Season 2 confirmed that after Muriel’s departure, the new Chief Medical Officer will be Dr. Josh Nichols. This means there will be a significant shift in Josh and Oliver’s relationship going forward. Carol previously pointed out to Wolf that he might be happy about his mother leaving. But the new officer could be even worse. It turns out that the new officer is already making things complicated for Wolf. In this episode, Wolf learns that Josh will be the new CMO at the end of the episode. His mother summons him to her office, where he finds this out. It is clear that Josh and Wolf have not been in sync. Their differences began after Wolf missed a gala where Josh was being honored. Showrunner Michael Grassi shed light on their relationship in Brilliant Minds while speaking to TV Line. He said, “I think both Josh and Oliver are really complicated guys. I think they have a lot to navigate, and it’s a bit of a ride with them this season.” He added, “They’re going to go through stuff this season, but there is a really deep respect there and a love there. And I think you see that in all of their scenes together, even as they’re navigating all of the complexity that they’re going through. I love Zach and Teddy and their chemistry, and this relationship is such an important part of the show, and we’ll continue to explore it, but in some surprising ways.” Josh taking over as the new Chief will likely make things more interesting in the coming weeks. Brilliant Minds Season 2 Episode 3 is now streaming on Peacock. The post Brilliant Minds S02E03 Confirms Who the New Chief Is appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

hey lurk and haunt your dreams, but these creatures want more than your soul. From vampire slayers to fallen angels, creatures to cursed artists, sleep demons to ancient entities—six stories prove even the most dangerous deserve happily ever after. Treat yourself to this new collection with Prime & Kindle Unlimited. Hot for Slayer by Ali Hazelwood Falling by Christina Lauren Space Vampire by Ruby Dixon Spicy Little Curses by J.T. Geissinger Beautiful Nightmare by Katee Robert My Boyfriends Are All Monsters by Kimberly Lemming Monster romance is an ever-growing subgenre of romance, and I’m here for it. Whatever the fox in Disney’s animated Robin Hood did for some people, the Gargoyles cartoon did for a lot of other people. There’s so much that’s interesting to me about monster romance. For one, it can provide commentary on contemporary gender politics and beauty standards. This is not to say it’s an inherently feminist subgenre; while plenty of authors take the monster in interesting and subversive directions, others play into tired and racialized tropes instead of subverting them. So even something seemingly removed from our contemporary world is always worth reading with a critical eye. That said, monsters are fun! In romance specifically, they allow for authors and readers to get really imaginative with what sex can look like. There are endless possibilities for creative worldbuilding. These books can tap into folklore and myth in fun new ways that keep storytelling traditions alive. For romance readers who think they’ve seen it all, these are the books that prove there are still some new things under the sun. So get in that Halloween spirit and pick out a monster romance. I’ve chosen a delightful variety of creatures for you to choose from, if I do say so myself. Monster Match by Isabel Jordan If you’re looking for a low-angst monster romance, this one is for you. It pairs human Lucy with a Frankenstein’s monster-type character named Viktor. Viktor is a softie who just keeps adopting dogs. These two meet at a monster speed dating match, and while Lucy wasn’t there with intentions of finding a real match, she ends up in a marriage of convenience. Then Viktor’s past catches up with him, posing a threat to their happiness. I’m always rooting for Frankenstein’s monster! Sweet Vengeance by Viano Oniomoh Joy is an absolute queen: she needs to get revenge, so she summons a demon. When her demon Malachi shows up, the two of them discover they have some real chemistry. Malachi appreciates the bloodthirsty streak Joy has, and to use the modern parlance, he matches her freak. This book does deal with some serious trauma, namely sexual violence, so take care when reading. But if you’re up for some real catharsis, pick up this book. Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell If you like your monster romance with a side of body horror, pick this book up. Homily discovers an injured person and nurses them back to health. Turns out, Shenshen isn’t a person at all, but a shapeshifting monster using a bear trap as a mouth. As Shenshen and Homily fall for each other, Shenshen has to reconsider the urge to lay eggs in Homily so the young could eat her. This is a romance in which the monster has to figure out how to express love in a way a human will understand, and that’s beautiful. Kiss of the Basilisk by Lindsay Straube This book is an experience. I want to tell you as little as possible while encouraging you to read it. There are sex lessons. There’s a basilisk. And there’s a competition with a prince that’s a little like The Bachelor? The whole thing is a fever dream; it’s one of those books I picked up and couldn’t stop reading. That experience is rare enough in these days of shredded attention spans that it may function as some kind of attention rehabilitation. Sasquatch Summer by Talia Greer It may be autumn, but it’s not too late to have yourself a Hot Sasquatch Summer! In this sweet monster romance, Felicity is back in her Idaho hometown after failing to find a job in academia. When she finally lands a job at the local college, her faculty mentor is a bigfoot named Cedric. Will their attraction be enough to make her want to stick around? Will it be enough to keep him safe from those who threaten his life? You’ll have to read to find out. Shifting Lanes by Joanne Kwan Again, be sure to read the content warnings for this book, which deals with transphobia and racism. If you’re in a good space for it, you’re in for a treat. I love a road trip romance always, and a road trip with a monster? Perfection. Robin Ng missed his transit connection, and now he’s in a car with Dusty Tedesco. Dusty is quite a bit older than Robin. He’s also a werewolf. As they get to know each other on the road, a relationship gradually blossoms. But the two are going to have to fight—literally—for their chance at love. The Librarian’s Gargoyle by Evelyn Shine As promised in my intro, I couldn’t leave you hanging without a gargoyle romance. This one follows Viola, a Paris librarian who loves parkour. Her library lacks funding, and she shares her woes with a lady gargoyle statue, who, like most statues, is a very good listener. Then Boudicca, the gargoyle, is given a task that requires her to appear human, and she and Viola get to interact for real. And by interact, I do mean have sex in midair. If you can’t get enough romance novels with the strange and unusual, we have more monster romance, even more monster romance, and alien romance, too! I feel like I’m giving out candy to treat or treaters, where the candy is monster romance and readers are the trick or treaters. I wouldn’t recommend having your parents check these for razors and poison, though. View the full article

Even though I’ve had jobs where I recommend books to other people for close to two decades now, I still get excited to receive recommendations myself. I get most of them from friends and internet acquaintances, but occasionally I spy something online that also catches my interest. That very thing happened the other day, as I was looking for information on an older title. I came across a discussion about upsetting fantasy books, and one jumped out at me, because the commenter said something about it ruining their life and upsetting them forever. SOLD! That’s my kind of read. And, as it happened, I had the book, You Let Me In by Camilla Bruce, already hiding in my stacks. So I dug it out and I’ve started reading it, without spoiling it for myself by looking at the description. I’m only fifty pages in, but it is clearly a very, very dark fairy tale, which made me think of other dark fairy tales I have read and about stories of bad fairies. And now, here we are. (Thank you for coming with me on this journey.) We know not all fairies in literature are friendly and helpful. Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell went up against an evil one. Tinker Bell was a petulant little imp, when she wanted to be. Fairies steal babies, play tricks, and generally cause mayhem. But the fairies in the three books below are really not nice. Win a shiny library cart for your home! Let the good reads roll on its durable build and lockable wheels. Easily roll your current reads, favorite literary journals, or your entire TBR list from room to room. All Access members, read on for three fun books about wicked fairies. This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read. Okay, star bits, now take the knowledge you have learned here today and use it for good, not evil. If you want to know more about books, I talk about books pretty much nonstop (when I’m not reading them), and you can hear me say lots of adjectives about them on the BR podcast All the Books! and on Instagram. If an SFF fan forwarded this newsletter to you or you read it on bookriot.com and you’d like to get it right in your inbox, you can sign up here. View the full article

Are there certain books that confuse readers more than others? The answer is, unsurprisingly, yes. But what books are the most confusing to the general reader audience? That’s what the book lovers at Aura Print sought to find out in a recent survey. To start, the team at Aura Print generated a seed list of titles from multiple sources, including the 100 bestselling books, as well as other resources like user-generated lists of “confusing books” and book-to-screen adaptation lists. They also sought titles that appeared among the best selling and highest rated in outlets like The New York Times, Amazon, and Goodreads. The team then searched each of those books on Goodreads and stuck to titles with 50,000 or more reviews. From there, they searched the reviews of each title for the word “confusing.” It’s a pretty straightforward methodology, focusing on reviews that readers write for themselves and for other book lovers on the site, if not all together the most scientific. So what topped the list of most confusing books? The most confusing book according to Goodreads users was Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros. Over 8,000 of the reviews include the word “confusing” to describe their experience with the book. Here’s a look at the top 20 most confusing books, according to Goodreads users: 1: Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros, with 8,013 “confusing” reviews 2: The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton, with 6,328 “confusing” reviews 3: We Were Liars by E. Lockhart, with 5,588 “confusing” reviews 4: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, with 5,164 “confusing” reviews 5: This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone, with 4,024 “confusing” reviews 6: Caraval by Stephanie Garber, with 3,339 “confusing” reviews 7: Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarrows, with 2,980 “confusing” reviews 8: House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J Maas, with 2,857 “confusing” reviews 9: Normal People by Sally Rooney, with 2,767 “confusing” reviews 10: The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger, with 2,637 “confusing” reviews 11: The God of the Woods by Liz Moore, with 2,630 “confusing” reviews 12: Bunny by Mona Awad, with 2,616 “confusing” reviews 13: Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo, with 2,606 “confusing” reviews 14: One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez, with 2,207 “confusing” reviews 15: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, with 2,149 “confusing” reviews 16: First Lie Wings by Ashley Elston, with 2,123 “confusing” reviews 17: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros, with 2,099 “confusing” reviews 18: Dune by Frank Herbert, with 2,091 “confusing” reviews 19: The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman, with 2,048 “confusing” reviews 20: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas, with 2,015 “confusing” reviews While this data only represents a limited subset of readers–those who’ve used the word “confusing” in a Goodreads review–it is interesting. The vast majority of “confusing” books fall under the genres/subgenres of fantasy or romantasy, and the vast majority are also books written by women. There’s something to be said about women dominating popular books right now and because of how widespread those books are, there’s more opportunity for readers to find parts of them “confusing.” The books on this list aren’t all new books, though. A number of classics and backlist titles appear here as well. Among them are Dune, One Hundred Years of Solitude, and Fahrenheit 451. There are few books by authors of color included, likely attributed to the array of books included in the research. There are simply fewer books by authors of color appearing on the lists the team assessed and fewer still afterwards with 50,000 or more Goodreads reviews. Another variable to consider with this list is the experience level of readers as well. Many of the most “confusing” books are also some of the biggest bestsellers of the last several years. Folks who haven’t been long-time readers or who don’t have a strong reading habit may be getting back into the hobby again with some of these blockbuster titles. With the classics on the list, those reviews citing that the book was “confusing” may include a chunk of young readers picking up those books for classroom assignments. One of the flaws of this survey is that “confusing” is pulled out of context of the review itself. In comparison, what were some of the least “confusing” books in the research? The five titles at the very bottom of the list were: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, with 117 “confusing” reviews Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez, with 116 “confusing” reviews The Housemaid is Watching by Freida McFadden, with 104 “confusing” reviews Lights Out by Navessa Allen, with 66 “confusing” reviews Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez, with 45 “confusing” reviews By contrast, the least confusing books were those within the romance and thriller genres. Little Women appears here, too. The coming-of-age tale is one that many readers pick up in their youth and that they have likely encountered references to in popular culture at some point. Aura Print conducted their research on the most confusing books September 24, 2025, so this data is fresh. You can see the full list of books the team assessed for being “confusing” at this link. View the full article

It’s time for another roundup of updates for library workers. We have new book announcements, award news and longlists, Trump’s latest lawsuit against the publishing industry, and a handful of buzzy books your patrons are hearing about. Let’s dive in. New & Upcoming Titles Colleen Hoover’s next book is coming out in January. Here’s the cover reveal for Liza Minelli’s upcoming memoir. John Grisham has a new nonfiction book coming out next year. V.E. Schwab and Cat Clarke are collaborating on a new thriller out next spring. LitHub has the ultimate fall reading list. 7 new YA horror novels to sink your teeth into. 7 must-read new feminist nonfiction books. 7 exciting SFF books coming in 2026. 8 new YA romantasy reads. New Latine romance novels. All Things Comics DC Comics canceled Gretchen Felker-Martin’s just-released “Red Hood” comic series after the author posted about Charlie Kirk’s death on social media. (I’m expecting to see more publishing deals canceled over the next few weeks due to social media posts, because that’s the type of world we’re living in right now.) How soft censorship is affecting manga in America. The best new comics & funny reads for kids. 8 of the best horror comics published in the 2020s. Award News Roxane Gay will receive the 2025 Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation. Here are the 2025 Anthony Award winners. Here are the National Book Award longlists for Fiction, Nonfiction, Young People’s Literature, Poetry, and Books in Translation. The longlist for the Bailley Gifford Prize for Nonfiction has been released. Miscellaneous Updates Trump makes good on his threats from last year and has filed a $15 billion lawsuit against The New York Times and Penguin Random House, alleging that both parties sought to undermine the 2024 presidential election. Libby has a new discovery tool that will help patrons explore their library’s digital collection. Meet Spotify’s new “Big on BookTok” audiobook hub. Why AI narrators will never be able to tell a real human story. Michael Crichton’s estate says that The Pitt is an ER spinoff, and they’re taking legal action. Buzzy Books Your Patrons Are Hearing About All the Way To the River: Love, Loss, and Liberation by Elizabeth Gilbert Elizabeth Gilbert’s latest memoir examines her powerful friendship and romantic relationship with Rayya Elias, and the unacknowledged truth that they were both, in their own ways, addicts. This is a difficult memoir to read for a lot of reasons, but expect your patrons to be clamoring for it, especially since Oprah’s added it to her book club list. Featured in The New York Times and The Washington Post. Born Equal: Remaking America’s Constitution, 1840–1920 by Akhil Reed Amar Constitutional scholar Akhil Reed Amar recounts 80 years of American history and Constitutional amendments that abolished slavery, secured Black citizenship, and extended voting rights to every citizen regardless of gender or race. At 736 pages, this is a massive work of historical nonfiction to recommend to your library’s most dedicated history buffs. Featured in The New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. Good and Evil and Other Stories by Samanta Schweblin; translated by Megan McDowell Samanta Schweblin’s latest short story collection draws on psychological fiction, magical realism, and dark fairy tales to illustrate the guilt, grief, and creeping sense of dread in everyday life. Featured in The New York Times. Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy by Mary Roach From stem cell research to organ donation to prosthetic limbs, science has never stopped trying to perfect the artificially created human body. In her latest book, Mary Roach turns her morbid curiosity and considerable wit to topics like cataract surgery, stem cell “hair nurseries,” and vaginal reconstruction. Anatomy class was never this entertaining. Featured in The New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. View the full article

Photo Credit: HUGO MATHY/AFP via Getty Images Sex and the City’s Kristin Davis recalled the time she was mean to co-star Bridget Moynahan on the show’s set and apologized for the same. The former did so in a recent interview with the latter, where they discussed their time on the show. In the romantic comedy drama, Davis played Charlotte York, the best friend of Sarah Jessica Parker’s Carrie Bradshaw. Meanwhile, Moynahan essayed Natasha Naginsky, Carrie’s rival for the affections of Mr. Big, Natasha’s husband, who had a recurring role in the original series and a guest role in its sequel, And Just Like That… Kristin Davis says she wasn’t ‘that nice to’ Bridget Moynahan on Sex and the City set In a recent interview, Kristin Davis apologized to Bridget Moynahan for being mean to her on the Sex and the City set. The Melrose Place alum told Moynahan on the former’s Are You A Charlotte? podcast that she would typically “try to proactively be friendly” with the show’s guest stars, who were primarily men. “Because it is such a scary situation,” she added. Davis said she couldn’t do the same for Moynahan, as the latter’s character, Natasha, was Carrie Bradshaw’s “nemesis” and the former had unintentionally “internalized Charlotte’s worldview.” “I don’t think I was that nice to you,” Davis continued. “I feel really bad about that, Bridget.” Bridget held no resentment toward Davis and accepted the latter’s apology. “It’s OK now, don’t worry,” she said. The Serendipity actress later recalled how she and Davis would cross paths at the gym. She noted she was initially confused by the latter’s kind behavior. Davis responded, “By then, we weren’t in our characters anymore, and I could just be a normal person.” Davis explained she felt “so silly” about the fact that her on-screen persona bled into her off-screen one. “I was less forgiving if you were somebody that I felt like was threatening my friend,” she explained. Davis added that “time and distance” helped her understand how to separate her work and personal life. Moynahan then discussed fans’ opinions of Natasha. The Blue Bloods star stated how they thought she was an obstacle in their shipping of Big and Carrie. “I actually said out loud sometimes, ‘No, she was having an affair with my husband,'” she further stated. “Let’s break this down.” The post Sex and the City’s Kristin Davis Apologizes to Bridget Moynahan for Being Mean on Set appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: Paramount Plus After a promising run, fans are now curious about Reunion Season 2. However, will it even happen? The show aired on BBC One in April 2025 and focused on Daniel Brennan, a character recently released from prison who is trying to understand the story behind his conviction. With season 1 now over, here are the details about Reunion Season 2. Has BBC canceled Reunion or renewed it for Season 2? BBC has neither renewed nor canceled Reunion Season 2. This is because the show was developed as a miniseries. The episodes cover the entire story that the creators wanted to tell. Therefore, it is highly unlikely that the BBC will greenlight another season. However, it should be noted that Reunion performed well with the fans with its unique storyline. The official synopsis of the show reads, “Recently released prisoner Daniel Brennan embodies the struggle of a man caught between two worlds, unable to fully integrate into the hearing world and shunned by his closest friends and the wider deaf community following his heinous crime. Amidst this isolation, Brennan’s only meaningful relationship is with his estranged daughter Carly, whom he has not had any contact with since his arrest over a decade ago.” The process of renewing shows is similar for every production house. They assess viewer ratings and the potential for future storylines. Given that the story has ended, there is a possibility that if renewed, Reunion Season 2 could focus on an entirely new character and develop as an anthology series. Talking to Deadline, the show’s creators discussed the future. They said, “My hope is that Reunion encourages commissioners and production companies to create space for other deaf people to come forward and tell their stories… I’m ready to start that ascent again with Warp Films. I have a couple of new projects in development with them, one of which explores more aspects of the deaf experience.” (via Deadline) This might mean that if not Reunion Season 2, the creator might produce another project similar in theme and tone. In the US, Reunion aired on Showtime. They may collaborate with the BBC to create a new installment after a successful Season 1. All in all, everything depends on an official statement from the creators. The post Has Showtime’s Reunion Season 2 Been Canceled or Renewed? appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: CBS via Getty Images Fans of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation have long wondered why rookie investigator Holly Gribbs, played by Chandra West, disappeared from the show so suddenly. Now, in a special 25th-anniversary interview, CSI creator Anthony Zuiker finally spilled the tea on why Holly’s time on the show was cut so short. Anthony Zuiker explains why Chandra West’s Holly Gribbs was killed off on CSI In a conversation with TV Insider, Anthony E. Zuiker revealed that Holly was originally meant to be one of the show’s main characters, but not everyone was on board. There was tension early on about whether Chandra West’s look fit the image of a gritty crime scene investigator. Zuiker recalled an executive even questioning, “Is someone this good-looking really going to be a CSI?” Trying to make it work, the team attempted to “rough up” Holly’s appearance, make her look less polished and more in line with the show’s tone, but it still didn’t sit right with the higher-ups, and they were told to “get rid of her.” So, in the second episode, fittingly titled “Cool Change,” Holly dies from a gunshot wound. Zuiker added, “She was the vehicle for the audience. She was the way into the show. She comes in first day of work, she goes, talks to Grissom, and she eats the grasshopper. She was literally Screenwriting 101, Teleplay 101, ‘Audience, come with me. Let me introduce you to the world.'” He further shared that since he was a “new writer” on TV, he “fell for that trope” and that “it was a good mechanic.” Zuiker continued, “In the end, I felt like if she’s new and the audience is new to forensics, what a great matchup for the audience to play along with her. But she got caught up in the politics of casting, and it worked out for us in the end, but she kind of got a raw deal.” However, Holly’s death opened the door for a new character to join the team. “Sara was born the second Chandra got fired,” Zuiker said, referring to Jorja Fox’s fan-favorite character, Sara Sidle. She quickly became a core part of the CSI universe, spanning many seasons and story arcs. The post CSI Creator Reveals Why Holly Gribbs Died After Only 2 Episodes appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: Apple TV+ Kristen Wiig, despite her stature in the industry, is not a stranger to being starstruck, and that is exactly what happened when she met comedy legend Carol Burnett. Wiig appeared in the newest episode of Amy Poehler’s podcast Good Hang, where she discussed meeting Burnett for the first time and the effect it had on her. Kristen Wiig says she ‘cried’ after meeting her Palm Royale costar Carol Burnett In an appearance on Amy Poehler’s podcast Good Hang, Kristen Wiig discussed her Apple TV+ series, Palm Royale, which will soon debut with a second season. Among other greats of comedy like Ricky Martin, Laura Dern, Josh Lucas, and Allison Janney, the series also features Carol Burnett, a legend of the comedy scene and a Hollywood icon. Kristen Wiig discussed in the podcast how she felt when she met the 92-year-old icon for the first time. “[There’s] so many things I could say about Carol,” Wiig gushed, “When I met her, I just fully cried.” She recalled the incident, “I was not expecting it… Except for when my kids were born and I saw them and I cried, I can’t remember a time when I just, I didn’t think I was gonna cry, and then it just, like, burst out of my eyes. I wasn’t expecting it.” She continued, “I watched her as a kid,…[She’s] so important to us, and the fact that she just did it as a woman, during that time, and so many people said no.” Carol Burnett is by far one of the most successful comedy actors of all time. Her achievements include seven Golden Globe Awards, a Grammy Award, seven Primetime Emmy Awards, twelve People’s Choice Awards, two Peabody Awards, and a Tony Award, among others. Apart from these, she also received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2005, the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2013, and the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2015. Interestingly, Burnett still remains active in the industry despite her age. She recently appeared in Hacks and will reprise her role in the upcoming season of Palm Royale. The post Kristen Wiig Recalls Bursting Into Tears After Meeting Comedy & Hollywood Icon appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article