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News of D’Angelo’s passing at 51 from pancreatic cancer unlocked a torrent of cherished memories for fans of the soul crooner, and none more so than his breakthrough music video for “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” from his 2000 album Voodoo. Starkly shot against a black backdrop, D’Angelo, his frame athletic and taut, sported nothing more than a gold chain and crucifix as he relayed the sensual slow-burn of the R&B single. It was a rare moment of male objectification in pop music — and it won him legions of new fans in the process. The director of that video, Paul Hunter, caught up with The Hollywood Reporter to walk through the making of that groundbreaking cultural moment. Like a lot of people, I’m sure, the first thing I thought of when I heard of D’Angelo’s passing was your video for “Untitled (How Does it Feel).” How did that come about? I worked with D’Angelo’s manager who, Dominique Trenier, who had the idea. We worked on it and shot it. What was the concept? Just make him sexy? No, it was more just about capturing his performance in a stripped-down way. It was unfiltered, the audience front and center, capturing

Scott Derrickson turned in one of the creepiest commercial horror films of recent memory with The Black Phone, which played like an adaptation of an overlooked Stephen King story. Actually, King’s son, Joe Hill, wrote the source material. Where the first film called the Kings to mind, Black Phone 2 plays like the best A Nightmare on Elm Street movie since Wes Craven was running the show. This isn’t out of the blue, as bad dreams also played an integral role last time. Black Phone 2 is a natural evolution of its predecessor, expanding upon the lore in ways that feel carefully planned out. Four years doesn’t seem like a long time, but Mason Thames and Madeleine McGraw certainly sprouted up since 2021. Finney and Gwen are now teenagers, although they’re still grappling with their trauma. Gwen’s lucid dreams have been taken to the next level, causing her to sleepwalk. Finney has been getting mysterious phone calls from beyond, yet he resists answering. In a bit of clever casting, Miguel Mora, who played Finney’s late friend Robin in the first film, returns as his nerdy brother Ernesto. You wouldn’t guess it’s the same kid, as Mora has also grown up.

IAG founder Irving Azoff announced the news at a Bloomberg summit. An undated promotional photo of singer, actor and entertainer Frank Sinatra. Newsmakers/Getty Images Trending on Billboard Iconic Artists Group (IAG) has acquired a portion of the Frank Sinatra estate. IAG founder Irving Azoff revealed the news about the legendary singer while speaking at Bloomberg’s Screentime Conference, held Oct. 8-9 in Los Angeles. As first reported by Bloomberg on Sunday (Oct. 12), Azoff said Iconic “recently acquired a chunk of the Sinatra estate.”   Related Frank Sinatra Enterprises (FSE) confirmed the deal in a statement to Billboard: “Frank Sinatra Enterprises, Tina Sinatra, and Warner Music Group are delighted to welcome Irving Azoff and Iconic to the dedicated team serving the life’s work and legacy of Frank Sinatra.”  In 2007, Sinatra’s family and Warner Music Group (WMG) formed Frank Sinatra Enterprises, a global partnership to manage all aspects of Sinatra’s career, as well as his name and likeness. The deal also included ownership of Sinatra’s recordings from his Reprise era. Sinatra started Reprise, which is now owned by WMG, in 1960. FSE also represents Sinatra’s rights to his Columbia and Capitol catalogs. It is unclear how much of the estate IAG

CBS on Monday welcomed audiences back to The Neighborhood for its eighth and final season — and life on the block looks a little different. Calvin and Tina are adjusting to their newly empty nest — even though, technically, they’ve been empty-nesters since Season 3 — now that Malcolm has put down roots in Venice and Courtney has officially moved in with Marty; Gemma’s facing her own adjustment now that Grover has graduated from Walcott Academy; and AI-enthusiast Dave has managed to train machines to replace him at the V.A. — launching a multi-episode arc for Calvin’s BFF. “We’re tormenting that poor guy like a piñata,” co-showrunner Bill Martin says of Dave’s Season 8 storyline. “He gets into pickling… he’s gotta find things to do with his time.” Max Greenfield as Dave, Beth Behrs as Gemma and Hank Greenspan as Grover Monty Brinton/CBS The same could be said for Gemma, who’s confronting her own existential shake-up. “As luck would have it, Hank Greenspan is high-school age, which worked well for the show because it’s time finally graduates from Gemma’s school and goes to a school,” Martin explains. “So now Gemma — in addition to going, ‘I’ve had my

When it comes to spooky holidays, one movie automatically comes to mind: A Nightmare Before Christmas. Tim Burton’s classic tale has been seen millions of times by fans, children, and adults alike. And with Halloween drawing near and the smell of Frog’s Breath in the air, Jack and Sally are always a great choice when it comes to costumes. If someone asks me whether A Nightmare Before Christmas is a Halloween movie or a Christmas movie, my answer is yes. And this year, Spirit Halloween has unleashed Jack and Sally costumes and more that are to die for. The Jack Skellington costume features a round, 3D mask that makes it look like he stepped right out of the film in his spooky suit. At just $44.99, the costume includes: Jumpsuit with tie Mask Long sleeves Zipper closure Shoes come separately What would Jack be without Sally? The Sally costume does require some creativity with makeup, but nothing too tricky. At $44.99, her costume includes just the dress. Leggings and shoes can be purchased separately. Have no fear, Oogie Boogie is also here. From dresses with the villain’s essence to baby outfits, to full-on inflatable costumes, there’s plenty that pays homage

Simu Liu is entering the world of espionage this winter. During a panel at New York Comic-Con on Sunday, Peacock announced that The Copenhagen Test , the previously untitled sci-fi thriller starring Liu, will premiere on Saturday, Dec. 27. (The Kim’s Convenience vet also serves as executive producer.) Per the official logline, the show, which was first ordered to series in February 2024, follows “first-generation Chinese-American intelligence analyst Alexander Hale (Liu) who realizes his brain has been hacked, giving the perpetrators access to everything he sees and hears. Caught between his shadowy agency and the unknown hackers, he must maintain a performance 24/7 to flush out who’s responsible and prove where his allegiance lies.” (Watch a teaser above.) In addition to Liu, The Copenhagen Test cast includes Melissa Barrera (Scream), Sinclair Daniel (The Other Black Girl), Brian D’Arcy James (Evil), Mark O’Brien (Halt and Catch Fire) and Kathleen Chalfant (The Affair). James Wan (The Conjuring, Aquaman) executive-produces alongside Liu, with Thomas Brandon (Legacies) serving as writer and creator. Once you’ve watched the teaser, scroll the photos below and leave a comment with your first impression of The Copenhagen Test!

Posted By: Larry Felton Johnson October 12, 2025 Cobb County government and the Cobb County School District are inviting local business owners and entrepreneurs to attend the annual “How to Do Business with Cobb” seminar. The event is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 16, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Cobb Civic Center, located at 548 South Marietta Parkway in Marietta. View Larger Map The seminar aims to provide attendees with information about the procurement needs of the county and school district, opportunities for vendor partnerships, and direct access to department representatives. “This seminar is an excellent opportunity for business owners to learn about the needs of the County and the Schools, network with department representatives, and learn the step-by-step process to become a vendor,” said Cobb County District 3 Commissioner and Keep it in Cobb founder JoAnn K. Birrell in the news release for the event. Since 2011, the event has been hosted annually with the support of the Cobb County Purchasing team, Cobb County School District, and the Keep it in Cobb committee. Space is limited. To RSVP, interested participants should email Kimberly.Jorgensen@cobbcounty.gov or call 770-528-3317.

Season 2 of The Hunting Wives looks pretty steamy… at least according to Saturday Night Live‘s parody. This week’s SNL took aim at the Netflix hit — described as “the straight but lesbian horny Republican murder drama” — with a fake trailer for Season 2, with host Amy Poehler leading a cast of naughty Texas housewives who keep finding themselves in erotic situations. “Thighs will be squeezed,” the narrator told us, and “guns will be drawn.” As Poehler’s Margo gave Chloe Fineman’s Sophie a hands-on lesson in how to make margaritas, the narrator read off quotes from critics such as, “It’s like Call Me by Your Name for women who shop at Bass Pro Shop” and “It’s like if The L Word took place in Yellowstone. This show has healed our nation.” But the Season 2 trailer also introduced a new character, played by Poehler’s Parks and Recreation co-star Aubrey Plaza. She just moved here from California, and the ladies welcomed her with open arms — until they found out she’s actually gay. They pulled guns on her in horror: “This is Texas!” Press PLAY above to watch the sketch in full, and let us know what you thought of this week’s

Yes, I fully realize that we aren’t supposed to mention Christmas until after Halloween. However, a killer holiday horror film has just landed on Netflix that should be on your must-see list: Christmas Bloody Christmas . From writer-director Joe Begos (Bliss) comes a dark tale set on Christmas Eve. Fiery record store owner Tori Tooms just wants to get drunk and party. However, when a robotic Santa Claus at a nearby toy store goes haywire, it makes her night more than a little complicated. Santa Claus begins a rampant killing spree through the neon-drenched snowscape against a backdrop of drugs, sex, metal, and violence. Ultimately, this forces Tori into a blood-splattered battle for survival against the ruthless heavy metal Saint Nick himself. This brutal, bloody, and fun flick stars Riley Dandy, Sam Delich, Jonah Ray Rodrigues, Dora Madison, Jeremy Gardner, Jeff Daniel Phillips, and Abraham Benrubi. Netflix has just gifted horror fans with Christmas Bloody Christmas , from Shudder and RLJE Films. Watch it now.

Esmeralda Vasquez-Fernandez 8:07 pm, Oct 10, 2025 Contributing Reporter Millennials did one thing right: indie sleaze. I wanted to be them, with their Tumblr accounts, their peak Coachella trips, and overwhelming sense of authenticity. They were cool. There was a wide gap between a Karen and a millennial. At least I thought. It was the Fourth of July in a SoCal beach town, so I was playing the most overzealous music I know: indie-sleaze. The soundscape of the ice cream joint where I worked was a blend of incessant customer chatter and vocalist Michael Angelakos’ falsetto. Only “Sleepyhead” could make me forget that I had been running on canned cold brew and stolen samples of gelato the entire summer. Standing behind the gelato case, I noticed how customers leaned forward, pressing on the glass — as though I were an artist they’d been dying to see. Instinctively, they craved closeness to what they wanted. Join the club. “Can I get a strawberry swirl sundae?”  A 30-year-old man was asking me this question. He was millennial. Very millennial. I instantly recoiled. His dated style reminded me of my elder sister’s equally millennial white mug. On the side of the mug, in