Steven Spielberg’s Oscar-Nominated Actors, Ranked

By Chris Feil

The veteran director’s new film, “The Fabelmans,” could add Michelle Williams and Judd Hirsch to the surprisingly short list of actors who’ve been nominated for his movies.

Oscar-Winning ‘Flashdance’ Singer Irene Cara Dead at 63

By Mathew Murphy

Fans found the news hard to believe after the singer and actress was recently the subject of a death hoax.

‘The Kingdom Exodus’ Is Lars von Trier’s Bizarro Masterpiece

By Nick Schager

A bonkers, riveting, and utterly unusual trilogy nearly 25 years in the making, the auteur finally completes his “Kingdom” trilogy with a new season that is out of this world.

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‘Bones and All’ Beautifully Captures the Haunting Midwest

By Coleman Spilde

The love story between two young cannibals is a rare, stirring portrait of the Midwest in all of its bleakly beautiful glory. Its director and star tell us how they made it happen.

The 25 Best New Christmas Songs of 2022

By Madeline Roth

From jangly festive bops to sad seasonal ballads, check out our picks for the best new holiday music from Alicia Keys, Phoebe Bridgers, and more.

‘Nanny’ Introduces Hollywood’s Hottest New Horror Director

By Matthew Jacobs

The Sundance horror film is the debut from Nikyatu Jusu, who, off the buzz for “Nanny” alone, is lining up some of Hollywood’s biggest projects and endorsements. (Jordan Peele!)

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Timothée Chalamet Is the Last Hollywood Heartthrob Remaining

By Jihane Bousfiha

Crush-worthy movie stars capable of opening massive films while keeping the young girls squealing used to be so common. But in 2022, Chalamet seems to be the only one standing.

Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’ Continues Her Anti-Thanksgiving Legacy

By Laura Bradley

In 1993, “The Addams Family Values” established everyone’s favorite pig-tailed weirdo as a crusader against colonialist nostalgia. In the new series, she burns it all down again.

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Deadly Landslide Devastates Italy Amid Hunt for Survivors

At least one person has died and many more are missing after an overnight storm caused flooding and mudslides on an island known for its thermal springs.

Grifter Boasts of Fraud ‘More Wild’ Than ‘Inventing Anna’

J. Nicholas Bryant is accused of living an opulent lifestyle at the expense of others—allegations which he tells The Daily Beast “are pretty much true.”

Company Fired Thousands via Text, Email as They Slept

“I thought it was a joke or something,” Jimmy Herring told The Daily Beast after being fired days before Thanksgiving and just weeks ahead of his baby’s expected arrival.

These Gag Gifts Are Equal Parts Ridiculous and Hilarious

From Donald Trump TP to fake feces, these gag gifts will make them laugh.

The Best Gifts for Foodies (That They Probably Don’t Already Have!)

You can forget about your fancy sea salts and your mixing bowls—we found foodie gifts that even experienced cooks will still find cool.

The Best Screen-Free Tech Gifts to Delight Your Kids This Holiday Season

These tech-forward toys are 100 percent screen-free, so kids can tune in their minds instead of being tuned out.

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