Blackface wasn’t just a stage act—it was America’s unofficial pastime for a century. A new book digs into how everyday people, not just performers, kept this racist tradition alive, turning it into a tool for politics, profit, and power. From government-sponsored shows during the Great Depression to
Back in February, a government group decided to check if a well-known morning chat show broke some old rules about fair play. The problem started when a politician running for office in Texas showed up on that show. Officials say daytime and late-night programs aren’t real news, so they should give
Anime has exploded from a niche Japanese hobby to a global trend that shapes how people relax, connect, and even see themselves. Bright visuals, deep stories, and easy streaming access have turned cartoon worlds into shared experiences. But something more personal happens too: fans often feel real e
A Toronto director has just signed with a major agency after her first movie impressed critics and audiences alike. The film, which blends personal memories with creative storytelling, follows an eight-year-old girl whose family moves from Hungary to Canada. Things take a difficult turn when her old
Every year, thousands of hopefuls send in their work hoping to get noticed. This time, fate smiled on four new faces—Mateo Gomez, Isa Moon, Chiara Motley, and Brandy E. Palmer—when Fox handpicked them for its 2026 Writers Incubator. Instead of the usual slow climb, they’ve jumped ahead with a three-
Stranger Than Heaven steps away from the usual big‑action style of Yakuza games. It focuses on two young men, Makoto and Yu, who arrive in Japan in the early 1900s. Their lives are tied to crime and music, and the game follows them for fifty years. The story is tight. Instead of spanning m
A fresh survey shows that young viewers are treating streaming like a temporary rental. Instead of sticking to one service, they sign up, binge their favorite show, then cancel and move on. The study gathered responses from 6, 250 “highly‑engaged” fans in the U. S. , U. K. and Australia. During t
Nippon Ichi Software’s newest adventure, The Grim Princess and the Monster of the Library, will hit Korean players on July 2. It can be played on Nintendo Switch 2, the original Switch and PlayStation 5. The game is part of a line called “picture book, ” after titles like The Liar Princess and the
Diablo Immortal is set to welcome a surprise guest from another popular franchise, and the partnership will last about a month, starting on May 13. The invading force is the StarCraft Legion, which will spread new challenges across the Sanctuary. Players will face fresh boss fights and altered du
Netflix released a six‑episode crime thriller that has drawn attention for its impressive lineup of actors. The show begins in the 1990s, when a hidden network of drug smuggling is uncovered by ordinary citizens who are pulled into the danger. Each episode runs about an hour, allowing viewers to div
