The Vampire Diaries recap: Last episode 'til January!

Seriously, never do that again, wardrobe department. Youre better than that. They drove it through his heart. Credit: Quantrell Colbert/The CW Mikael jumped in at this point and said hed play dead, because Klaus would need proof. Klaus ultimately asked to speak to Rebekah, and she confirmed Mikaels run-in with a dagger as well. She told Klaus she was miserable and wanted to see him. He told her hed be home soon....

May 1, 2025 · 7 min · 1490 words · Karen Smith

The Vampire Diaries recap: Tomb Raiders

This was definitely the most exposition-heavy episode of the series to date. Now that the stories have been intertwined and the stakes have been upped Originals can compel other vampires?! things are about to get interesting. Credit: Quantrell Colbert/The CW Caroline really should have offered to carry that large leather satchel Elena was lugging through the woods, right? and wanting to keep the disgrace secret, they banished Katherine to England....

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 992 words · Austin Morrison

The Vampire Diariestried writing a part for Taylor Swift, Nina Dobrev says

Nina Dobrev,who starred on the soapy CW drama, toldE! Newsthat the “Bad Blood” singer was nearly written into the series. “And then the producers tried to write a role for her. Tina Rowden/The CW; Dave J Hogan/Getty Images It didn’t work out schedule-wise, obviously, she wasn’t on the show. But that was a surprising one.” Even though it didn’t pan out, Dobrev said, “She would have been great.” Celebrities like Stephen Amell and Lauren Cohan appeared as guest stars....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 140 words · Mark Johnson

The vibrantHouse of Impossible Beautiesis an intersectional triumph: EW review

The ensembles speech patterns are breathtakingly specific. The book helps to fill one of adult fictions deeper holes. This, here, is the exciting narrative and literary potential of intersectionality, realized on the page. Credit: Ecco The book begins by introducing Angel, a trans woman of Puerto Rican heritage drawn to drag and glamour. Yet theres a tenacity to these characters that prevents the despairing climax from turning too maudlin. To be sure, the book is hardly perfect, at times galumphing in its story movements....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 101 words · Rachel Riley

The Viewfalls into chaos amid heated Donald Trump Jr. appearance

Trump sparred with the hosts, the hosts sparred with Trump, and then the audience got involved. Someone must have thoughtDonald Trump Jr.appearing onThe Viewto promote his new book would make good TV. In actuality, it was just chaos, which, presumably, some might think to be good TV. As for the sake of our mental health, theres a solid case that its not. Thats something dictators do. Trump, although not as involved in his fathers administration as his siblings, is still a public figure....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 234 words · Kenneth Quinn

The Viewhosts Whoopi Goldberg, Meghan McCain address on-camera tension: 'We fight like we're family'

Whoopi GoldbergandMeghan McCaintook time on TuesdaysThe Viewto address their heated political argument from Mondays episode. Things get heated on this show, Goldberg explains at the top of the episode. If you watch this show, you know this has happened over the years. This is our jobs. We come in, we talk to each other, sometimes were not as polite as we could be. Thats just the way it is. This is part of what we do....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 365 words · Brad Brown

The Viewsays everyone's coming back despite rumor of Meghan McCain's departure

McCain, 34, feels so exhausted and defeated, a source told the outlet. She routinely spars with liberal panelists Joy Behar and Sunny Hostin on camera. We dont want people to attack Meghan. Meghan McCain on The View.Credit: Lou Rocco/Getty Images Were happy to have Meghan there, she said. I think she does want to be there. I think she wants to be on the show. She realizes its a very good platform for her and we love having her there....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 96 words · David Herrera

The Voice Christina Aguilera

Just a few months ago, Christina Aguilera was at a career low point. Maybe words cant bring Xtina down, but it sure seemed like a string of public misfortunes could. Then something wonderful happened: Aguileras next project,The Voice, became a bona fide hit. Credit: Lewis Jacobs/NBC And likeIdoljudgeJennifer Lopezbefore her, suddenly, the public began to see the diva in a whole new light. Xtina seems to care deeply and genuinely about the big-voiced women she chose to be on her team....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 218 words · Cheryl Rodriguez

The Voice recap: Choosy judges choose

The judges get picky, and Adam finally has a good night. Perhaps its part of his season 7 identity: the slightly more salty to new guy Pharrells sugary sweet. Where Pharrell will woo you with his sweet talk, Adam was far more calculated. Credit: NBC It feels good to be king again, he said at the end of the night. Careful there, dont want to go allUncle Scaron us. Her soulful, sultry performance was, if anything,tooperfect....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 256 words · Gregory Thomas

The Voice recap: Final blind auditions

The blind auditions concluded as the coaches filled out their teams. The blind auditions came to a close together with a fearsome rivalry brewing. Forget Adam and Blake; Blake and Gwen were at each others throats. Credit: Trae Patton/NBC Going after 20-year-old pop singer Ryan Sill, Gwen told Blake: Im going to have to slice you. (He chose Gwen.) (She chose Blake.) (She chose Gwen.) Gwens is the most uneven team gender-wise, boasting only four male contestants....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 240 words · John Ramirez

The Voice recap: Final Knockouts

The Knockout Rounds concluded with some more Swift advice. But thats sort of beside the point.) But now the teams are set for the live rounds, and no coach has a particularly weak team. Credit: Tyler Golden/NBC Taylor Brashears Landslide, was surprisingly fresh, despite the fact that the song is so frequently covered. Jean Kelleys take on Chandelier honored Sias hit, while also transforming it. Jean really acted the song, and it worked to great effect....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 337 words · Gavin Mendoza

The Voice recap: First Battle Rounds

The coaches have to pit their own against one another in the first Battle Round. On the first night of the Battle Rounds the coaches had a kill-them-with-kindness attitude. But alas Gwen had to chooseshe gave it to Taylorand so did the rest of the coaches. Credit: Tyler Golden/NBC Griffin especially was especially impressive here to me, hitting crazy high notes with ease and subtlety. (When I say, damn thats high, thats high, Adam said....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 310 words · Robert Bradford

The Voice recap: Knockout Rounds begin

The Knockout Rounds begin, but tonight it’s all about Taylor Swift. Welcome to New York. Sorry, youll excuse me for having Taylor Swift on the brain. Credit: Tyler Golden/NBC Welcome to the Knockout rounds, rather. But you might have mistaken it for just another stop on the1989press tour. The album, after all, is out today. And heres the thing: She was great at it. Im not just saying this as a Taylor fan, which I am....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 255 words · Marcus Acosta