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Like the magical creatures the title suggests, the movie Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is like a weird pop-culture chimera; mythological animals comprised of a goat, a lion, and a serpent. The Crimes of Grindelwald has several different identities too: it’s sequel to Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, it’s a prequel to the Harry Potter mythology aboutProfessor Dumbledore, and above all, is — in theory — a film about magic that presumably the whole family can enjoy.

By Sophia Maddox | May 23, 2023 Here's a Polaroid of Dolly Parton taken by Andy Warhol in 1985. Source: Google You don't really think about Dolly Parton as the kind of person who spent the '70s and '80s hanging out with the likes of Andy Warhol. She's a lot of bit country and he's, well he's Andy Warhol. They seem like they're from two separate worlds. Weirdly, one of the things that makes them so similar is their equal love of show business, after all, Warhol said that everyone in the world will get their 15 minutes of fame.

In 1977, Gay Bob, “The World’s First Openly Gay Doll”, hit store shelves. Designed by entrepreneur and former ad executive Harvey Rosenberg, the 13-inch plastic doll was cheekily designed to look like a combination of Robert Redford and Paul Newman. He wore a plaid shirt and jeans and had feathered blonde hair. He spouted such catch phrases as “Gay people are no different than straight people.” He was packaged in a box that resembled a closet.

Karely Ruiz: A Star in the Making Born in Monterrey, Mexico, on October 28, 2000, Karely Ruiz has swiftly become a prominent figure in the digital world. As a model, digital content creator, and social media star, she has captivated a large audience with her vibrant online presence. Ruiz, with over 229,000 followers on Instagram, is renowned for her engaging content and bold persona, making her one of the most talked-about Mexican Instagrammers today.

Similar to how babies have their own language, soldiers in the military have created their own line of communication. Slang changes with the time and its no different in the military. The words and phrases evolve, get shorter and sometimes even take on a different meaning than it initially did.  During World War II, the soldiers needed a language that was their own more than ever, not only so that the enemy couldn't understand them, but because they needed something to unify them even more.

Sad news from Las Vegas band the Killers today. Their longtime saxophone player, Tommy Marth, has died of an apparent suicide. E! Online reports that Clark County Coroner's Office in Las Vegas confirmed that the 33-year-old's body was found in his home on Monday morning, the result of a suicide. The details surrounding the actual cause of death have yet to be reported. Marth, also a member of Las Vegas bands Black Camaro and the Big Friendly Corporation, joined the Killers recording lineup in 2005, appearing on songs from 'Sam's Town' and 'Day & Age.

The Worst and Weirdest Album Covers Ever Creative control can be a beautiful thing, but the quality of a record’s artwork can be the difference between a customer buying an LP or averting their eyes from its vulgar sheath. While we appreciate avant-garde acts like Lady Gaga, Sia, and Grimes for their experimental offerings to music, even we can admit they've had some baffling album designs. Symbolism aside, there's an entire archive of inexplicable album covers out there that require some serious ‘splainin’.

The Buffalo Bills have taken a decisive step by restructuring the contract of star linebacker Von Miller. This decision not only underscores the Bills’ savvy financial management but also highlights their commitment to maintaining a competitive roster for the upcoming seasons. Buffalo Bills’ Financial Maneuver for Flexibility TheBuffalo Bills, in their relentless pursuit of excellence, have once again made headlines with their adept handling of salary cap challenges. This Wednesday saw the team making significant roster adjustments to ensure compliance with the NFL’s salary cap regulations.

15 / 66 How to Fix a Square Before tossing your off-kilter square and spending money on a new one, try fixing it with this simple process. Use a center punch, a hammer, and an anvil. If the sides of the square are too close together, punch the inner corner. If the sides are too far apart, punch the outer corner. Check your progress, and repeat as needed until the square is square.