The Art Market Post-Pollock
After spring's marquee auctions, we are led to believe that everything in our important art universe is doing just fine. It isn't.
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Hannah Einbinder Speaks Out Against Spencer Pratt’s Mayoral Campaign: ‘It’s Important to Resist That’
Following last night’s emotional series finale to “Hacks,” Hannah Einbinder is speaking out against Spencer Pratt’s run to be L.A.’s new mayor. “There’s a lot of wealth in this city and I think that there are a lot of people who masquerade as Democrats or people on the left,
Pope Releases Encyclical On Perils Of Disney’s ‘Star...
Pope Releases Encyclical On Perils Of Disney’s ‘Star Wars’ Strategy . “I fear for what horrors the fan base might soon endure, but I would be negligent not to give Andor its flowers.”
Gas prices sink as oil set for 20% drop — largest one-month decline since 2020
Prices at gas pumps are starting to sink and oil is on track to drop 20% in May as investors remain optimistic that a ceasefire deal to end the Iran war is near.
Keenan O’Meara – “Halley’s Comet”
You may have previously noticed Catskills singer-songwriter Keenan O’Meara on the periphery of this website, listed in passing as an opener for Zach Bryan’s stadium tour or directing a video for fellow Upstate New York folkie Hannah Cohen. Today, let’s move him to center stage
Everybody Loves Grogu: How ‘Star Wars’ Artisans Brought the ‘Rascally’ Baby Yoda To Life
When a film like “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” is released, a certain level of fanfare is to be expected. Naturally, it was only a matter of time before audiences crowned a member of the cast as Hollywood’s emergent star du jour. This time around, though, the one
Nicola Florimbi’s Paintings Are Unsettling and Necessary
Her depictions of individuals in settings that seem both out of time and of this moment represent one of many engaging paradoxes.
US issues new Iran-related counter-terrorism sanctions
May 29 (Reuters) - The United States issued new counter-terrorism sanctions on Friday targeting Iranian individuals and entities, among others, a notice on the Treasury Department website showed. (Reporting by Ismail Shakil and Bhargav Acharya; Editing by Daphne Psaledakis)
Quad’s Fiji port plan will challenge China’s Pacific supply-chain dominance
Experts say the project signals to the region that the US, Japan, India, and Australia can offer more than Beijing.
How to beat the Queensbury Crypt (Duchess) boss in Mina the Hollower
Mina the Hollower's Queensbury Crypt (Duchess) boss fight pits you against a fast-moving foe with two different forms. Here's how to beat the Duchess
Trump’s top Wall Street cop shoots down Biden-era climate rules for US firms
President Trump’s top Wall Street cop moved Friday to kill a sweeping Biden-era climate rule that would force US firms to report on global warming risks and their own greenhouse gas emissions. Paul Atkins, the chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, blasted the
The Pokémon TCG Lego Sets Are So Good I Want Them All
The block-building company asked fans for design ideas, and the final five are pretty stunning
Patagonia Sues Drag Queen "Pattie Gonia" for Trademark Infringement
“This is how corporations bully individuals who cannot match their resources,” said the artist and activist.
‘Toy Story’ or Tay Story? Easter Eggs in New ‘TS’ Billboard Campaign Heighten Fans’ Belief That Taylor Swift Is Involved in Pixar Sequel
Taylor Swift fans have been hoping that Disney/Pixar will “just say yes” when it comes to confirming longstanding rumors that the pop superstar is involved in some way with “Toy Story 5.” That’s not happening… yet. But anticipation over the possibility was further piqued
Polish President Nawrocki seeks to strip Zelenskyy of Poland's highest honour
President Karol Nawrocki said he will ask for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to be stripped of the White Eagle, after Zelenskyy named a military unit after a group that led massacres of ethnic Poles during WWII.
Game Pass success story: It turns out that when you make things cheaper, more people will buy them
Who could've guessed?
Judge Orders Trump’s Name Off Kennedy Center, Blocks Closure
Ever since Donald Trump announced he was renaming the Kennedy Center after himself , the pushback has been relentless. Philip Glass , Renée Fleming , Chuck Redd , and Kristy Lee were among many acts to cancel events at the "Trump-Kennedy Center," and the Washington National
Bb trickz – “A La Mala”
Bb trickz is tearing it up. Last week, the Spanish musician released her first single on Columbia Records, “Le Le,” produced by Hudson Mohawke. Today, she’s already back with a follow-up: “A La Mala,” also produced by Hudson Mohawke. This time, she leans even harder into a
New Deep Rock Galactic Shooter Is A Blast, But You Better Bring A Friend
A fun, but brutal co-op sci-fi roguelike shooter that needs a few tweaks to become great
Bulgaria to end US military aircraft stay after visa program dispute
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Friday that his country will cut the stay of the U.S. military aircraft in Sofia at the end of June after the Trump administration did not greenlight a visa-free pass for Bulgarian visitors to the U.S. “I called for the suspension of
Dell stock surges on deal with Pentagon, making CEO $31B richer overnight
Dell stock surged roughly 30% over the last 24 hours – boosting founder and CEO Michael Dell’s net worth by some $36 billion as well as the shares purchased by President Trump in February. Dell’s net worth is now valued at roughly $245.9 billion, putting him ahead of Meta
France sees as sharp rise in anti-Jewish, anti-Christian and anti-Muslim acts, says government
In a new report, the French Interior Ministry says that "anti-religious acts strike at freedom of conscience and the free exercise of religion" and endanger "the very balance of our society".
Spectre of the Interim Bangladesh Government still looms large
Nearly six months have passed since the people of Bangladesh voted for their new government. As an unelected government without a popular mandate, the Interim Government could only exert its will through a series of ordinances led by councils and committees. Absent any
New Brooklyn Subway Mural Adds a Touch of Whimsy to Commuting
Ruby Onyinyechi Amanze’s mosaic “May Your Road Be Light and Fun” at Borough Hall excerpts drawings from over 10 years of the artist’s practice.
IMF, World Bank, others warn Middle East war is straining energy supplies
May 29 (Reuters) - The heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, World Bank and World Trade Organization warned on Friday that the war in the Middle East was straining global energy supplies and hitting vulnerable economies hardest. The U.S.-Israel
UnitedHealthcare removing prior approval for most pediatric services
Insurance giant UnitedHealthcare said it will drastically cut down its prior authorization requirements for pediatric care, as the company further scales back a process that physicians say adds an unnecessary barrier to timely and necessary medical care. UnitedHealthcare said
Ex-Iowa schools chief gets 2-year sentence on immigration, gun charges
Ian Roberts, the former school superintendent of Des Moines, Iowa, was sentenced Friday to two years in prison after he pleaded guilty on federal charges of falsely claiming to be a citizen and illegally possessing a firearm. Roberts had led one of the state’s largest school
Should you seal the Duke in the tomb in Mina the Hollower?
Whether you should seal the Duke in the tomb in Mina the Hollower depends on how badly you want a new trinket.
Radiohead’s OK Computer reimagined as Nintendo 64...
Radiohead’s OK Computer reimagined as Nintendo 64 songs , featuring reworked sounds from Mario Kart, Super Mario 64, Ocarina of Time, Goldeneye 007, and more.
‘Backrooms’ Director Kane Parsons Explains It All: Breaking Down Liminal Spaces, Why He Was Nervous His Work Might Get ‘Butchered by Suits’ and What Sequels Might Look Like
“Backrooms” is one of the most unique cinematic events of the year. The film, which opens in theaters Friday via A24, was directed by 20-year-old Kane Parsons, who previously developed the web series of the same name. Already tallying huge box office numbers from Thursday
Jill Biden calls husband's cancer diagnosis 'shocking': 'Somehow that was missed'
Former first lady Jill Biden opened up about her husband’s battle with prostate cancer in a new interview. She said in a preview clip released Friday from an interview with CBS News’s Rita Braver that former President Biden’s cancer diagnosis was “shocking.” The former
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman lashes out at Trump over reports of probe connected to E. Jean Carroll
"Trump's newest accusation of me is absurdly false," Hoffman wrote Thursday in a lengthy post on X.
Judge Orders Trump to Take His Freaking Name off the Kennedy Center
A federal judge has ordered that President Trump’s name be removed from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts—and that the president reopen the prestigious theater. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper ruled Friday that the name of the performing arts center can’t be
Humiliating Detail About Trump’s Birthday UFC Fight Exposed
The Pentagon is mobilizing to deploy hundreds of troops—to the south-facing White House lawn. America’s service members are being solicited to fill seats at UFC Freedom 250, a mixed martial arts tournament celebrating Donald Trump’s 80th birthday on June 14. But attending
California teens desperate for summer work hit a wall as unemployment doubles national average
The Golden State had a whopping 23.3% rate of unemployed teens in the state in April.
EU hails Hungary's 'wind of change' and unlocks €16.4bn for new PM Magyar
The deal is a significant boost for Hungary's leader, who has been in office for less than three weeks.
FAA head says air traffic system is 'safe, but it's not efficient'
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford says that while the nation’s air traffic control infrastructure is safe, it is still operating on decades-old technology that needs improvement. “We still have, I think, some real reliability risk in the system
Paul McCartney Releases Album, Goes On Chicken Shop Date
Paul McCartney is 83 years old, and he is awfully active right now. Back in March, McCartney announced his new album The Boys Of Dungeon Lane , which includes his first-ever duet with his old bandmate Ringo Starr. Since then, McCartney has been on a promo-tour tear. He played
What To Expect At PlayStation’s Big Summer State Of Play Showcase
Sony is kicking off the summer of game showcases with a look at upcoming PS5 games
Best new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (May 29-31)
Here are some of the best games added to Xbox Game Pass this week.
Scream 7, Psycho Killer and every new movie on Netflix, Hulu, and more this weekend
Goat plays on Netflix, Scream 7 arrives on Paramount Plus, and Mermaid is available to rent
Trade turnover in Eurasian Economic Union exceeds €80 billion last year
EAEU leaders gathered in Astana for a two-day summit to discuss AI integration, shared digital markets and trade corridors as the bloc marks its 12th year with turnover forecast to further exceed the record set in 2025.
Louisiana Republicans Complete Their Racist Redrawing of Voting Map
Louisiana Republicans passed a new congressional map Friday that eliminates the majority-Black district that was at the center of the Supreme Court ruling overturning the Voting Rights Act. In a state where one in three residents are Black , the new map redraws the state’s
Universal rejects billionaire Bill Ackman's takeover bid
The music giant said Pershing Square's offer fundamentally undervalued the business.
Judge blocks Kennedy Center closure, Trump renaming
A federal judge on Friday blocked the rebranding of the Kennedy Center to include President Trump’s name and ruled that officials improperly voted to close it starting this summer. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper sided with Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio), an ex officio
Judge Orders Kennedy Center to Remove Trump’s Name From Building Within Two Weeks, Halts Planned Two-Year Closure for Renovation
The move by the Kennedy Center’s board of trustees to add President Donald Trump’s name to the D.C. cultural institution was illegal, a federal judge ruled Friday. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper ordered Kennedy Center officials to remove Trump’s name from the building
Archive code location in 007 First Light
Here's how you find the code to open the archive room door in 007 First Light "Wave of the Future" mission and how to open the safe hiding the code.
Backstage at ‘The Lost Boys’: How Tony Nominee Ali Louis Bourzgui Becomes a Punk Rock Vampire
It’s an hour before curtain at “The Lost Boys,” and Ali Louis Bourzgui is rolling out a red yoga mat in his dressing room so he can work his core before the matinee starts. As David, the rock god vampire whose bloodlust drives the Broadway musical’s action, Bourzgui struts
The 5 Best Songs Of The Week
Every week the Stereogum staff chooses the five best new songs of the week. The eligibility period begins and ends Thursdays right before midnight. You can hear this week’s picks below and on Stereogum’s Favorite New Music Spotify playlist, which is updated weekly. (An expanded
