Welcome to my Ned Talk: Sean Bean reflects on hisGame of Throneslegacy

He was a good man; thefirstgood man. And though nearly eight years have passed since his death onGame of Thrones, his spirit lives on. Such is the legacy of Sean Beans Lord Eddard Stark of Winterfell. Nick Briggs/HBO Pure-of-heart Ned was the lone wolf cut down so soon in the game of thrones by King Joffreys executioner. (Shocking to anyone who hadnt read George R.R. Martins books, at least.) That was all the way back in the penultimate hour of season 1....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 534 words · Matthew Sanders

Welcome toBloodleaf, the hottest YA fantasy of 2019

Mixing romance with magic and paranormal intrigue,Bloodleafcenters on young Princess Aurelia. But even without her crown, she cant leave politics behind. Already generating plenty of advanced praise,Bloodleafis sure to make a splash when it lands next year. Credit: HMH Books for Young Readers Read on below, and pre-order the book ahead of its March 5 releasehere. Order in all things, that was the Tribunals motto. I scanned right and left from under my hood, wary....

May 1, 2025 · 7 min · 1392 words · Derrick Stone

Welcome toCastle Rock: On the set of Stephen King's most terrorized town

Point is, it’s an intense sequence, and Holland’s preparing by doing push-ups. And running in place. Until finally he bursts into frame, out of breath, over and over again, take after take. Credit: Patrick Harbron/Hulu This his hometown, the police department, all of it is the last place Henry wants to be. “It’s definitely taken a toll on him,” Holland says. “He wanted to get as far away from this town as he could....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 244 words · Lance Butler

Wendy fromSurvivorexplains why she 'never quit'

No doubt about it: Big Wendy has a big personality. And we saw it onSurvivor: Edge of Extinction. But Wendy Diaz also stuck to her guns. Wendy Diaz of ‘Survivor: Edge of Extinction’.Robert Voets/CBS If that meant standing by folks like Reem who were on the outs, then so be it. Why did Wendy give up? Why did she ask for a cheeseburger after going on ananti-chicken eating crusade? What happens if she actually made it back into the game?...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 215 words · Dr. William Hansen Jr.

Wendy Williams fainted on live TV

Wendy Williams fainted during Tuesdays live airing ofThe Wendy Williams Show. Midway through her introduction, her voice cracked and her eyes widened as she stumbled backward before suddenly collapsing. The show immediately cut to commercial. That was not a stunt, she said. I overheated in my costume and I did pass out. But, you know what? Im a champ and Im back! Ms. Williams fainted on-air this morning. She is dehydrated and is on her way home for a good day and nite of sleep....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 153 words · Scott Marshall

Werewolf Jughead returns to Riverdale in this comic preview

But hes not the only werewolf around. Well, it all comes to a head here. And I do mean everything. Archie Comics Tieri calls it probably the hardest death I had to write. Jughead: The Hunger#5 hits stores April 18. Check out an exclusive preview below. Archie Comics Archie Comics Archie Comics Archie Comics Archie Comics Archie Comics

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 58 words · Stanley Villanueva

West Corkcreators on investigating Ireland's most notorious unsolved murder

(Theyre keeping the suspects identity under wraps for now.) Read on for more, and check an exclusive look at the cover art above. The story painted a picture of police corruption, and this was one example of many. Credit: West Cork He said he couldnt really talk as part of the conditions of being on trial. He was selling a bag of lettuce that hed grown, which was so strange....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 562 words · Melanie Mitchell

West Hollywood passes resolution to remove Trump's Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Trumps star has taken beating after beating since the former reality TV personality got into politics. On July 25, a manwielding a pickaxeturned the star into rubble. He later turned himself in to police. That incident followed multiple others in which individualsbuilt a wall around the starandspray painted a swastika on it. Last year, the star wasvandalized with stickers, including ones that read #IResist. Our democracy is based on respect for the law....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 98 words · Timothy Rowe

West Side StoryOscar winner Rita Moreno joins Steven Spielberg's remake

West Side Storystar Rita Morenoonce thoughtitd be strange to appear in Steven Spielbergs upcoming remake. Apparently, she changed her tune. Ned Glass appeared as Doc opposite Moreno in the first film co-directed by Jerome Robbins and Robert Wise. Michael Tran/FilmMagic The actress will also be one of the remakes executive producers. Never in my wildest dreams did I see myself revisiting this seminal work, Moreno says in a statement. And to be asked by Steven Spielberg to participate is simply thrilling!...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 180 words · Kimberly Vasquez

Westworld's finale was bad, but its empty cynicism was outright obnoxious

In its first season,Westworldwas a show about breaking out of repetitive cycles. In its second season, the showwasthe repetitive cycle, encircling its characters in familiar story beats. Big moments kept repeating. She got shot a hundred more times in the finale, as she watched her daughter run away. Repetition as an idea is interesting. As a narrative gear, its…well, repetitive. This season juggled timelines, but that trick had resonance the first time....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 580 words · Shane Moreno

Westworldco-creator defends complex plotting, humanity criticism

First, we asked Nolan about how his shows characters criticizing humanity. The shows heroes sentient android hosts are presented as a more perfect successor to potentially replace their flawed creators. Obviously, this show is a little out of step with its misanthropy, he began dryly. No, its a fing disaster, he said. Its a fing total disaster. And every time I turn on the news Im provided with fodder for our discontent....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 296 words · Adam Tate

Westworldco-creatorJonathan Nolan breaks down his season 2 ad

And I said, Exactly! The first thing you should know is that Nolan isnt calling this spot a trailer at all. Well do a proper trailer later in the year, Nolan says. This was very much conceived as a Super Bowl spot. HBO came to us and said they wanted to do it… and we were incredibly excited. It has always been scripted, but we leaned harder into it. Its simultaneously incredibly beautiful and incredibly subversive....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 163 words · Dr. Rebecca Cochran DDS

Westworldcreators on what you need to know for season 2

to mechanically perform for the fleeting amusement of the sci-fi theme parks human guests. But now what do I fking do? The power is with the hosts. Credit: John P. Johnson/HBO This is now their world. Dolores, by the end of the first season, she has remembered a great deal. She was at the mercy of her memories. As she announces early in this season, she rememberseverything. As she remembers everything, we explore some of those memories with her....

May 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1192 words · Megan Anderson