Plus: Whether 'Wicked: For Good' sticks the landing, a new chance to get into Critical Role, & why 2026 is huge for Game of Thrones.Plus: Whether 'Wicked: For Good' sticks the landing, a new chance to get into Critical Role, & why 2026 is huge for Game of Thrones.
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'KPop Demon Hunters' EJAE Has Had A Golden Year
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'KPop Demon Hunters' EJAE Has Had A Golden Year

The first time I heard EJAE’s voice, I was bowled over. Deep, dulcet tones practically glided over the notes of the pop song I was listening to. Her voice had depth, grit, and pain. But it wasn’t one of the hit songs from the wildly popular Netflix animated KPop Demon Hunters that I was listening to; this was 2019, and I was listening to a demo version of “Psycho,” a chart-topping song from K-pop girl group Red Velvet. I didn’t know who the singer of this demo version was, just that she was the producer of the song, and her demo was an English-language version of the K-pop song that I deeply loved.

Little did I know that six years later, the rest of the world would be having the same experience that I did listening to EJAE sing in that tinny YouTube video. But not only would they fall in love with EJAE’s voice, they would turn the animated movie for which she wrote the songs into the biggest hit of the year, and propel EJAE into the spotlight in a way that the songwriter never knew before.

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2025 Was The Year Of The Crone
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2025 Was The Year Of The Crone
With two of the biggest horror movies of the year, the "hagsploitation" genre made a big comeback. But is it the one we wanted?
The Coolest Stuff We Found (and Bought) In 2025
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The one-stop for all the coolest collectibles, from blu-rays to vinyl soundtracks, smartphones to figures.
How Stephen King’s Dystopia Ruled 2025
How Stephen King’s Dystopia Ruled 2025
The author of 'The Long Walk,' 'The Monkey,' 'The Running Man,' and more, saw a record number of adaptations this year. Here's why 2025 belonged to Stephen King.
These Hotels Are Proof You Don’t Need Snow For Holiday Spirit
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These Hotels Are Proof You Don’t Need Snow For Holiday Spirit

For anyone who’s ever questioned whether winter joy depends on snowfall, Florence, South Carolina, will convince you otherwise. This quietly creative city swaps snowdrifts for historic streets, warm lights, and a hospitality scene that feels like it’s running on kindness instead of caffeine. At its center sits Hotel Florence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, a modern boutique stay where thoughtful design meets down-to-earth Southern hospitality.

Spend a weekend here unwinding at the spa, wandering downtown to browse boutiques or holiday markets, and returning for a meal at Victor’s for Southern-inspired dishes. The atmosphere feels festive but never forced — think more of a cozy gathering than a grand gesture. For travelers chasing calm over chaos, it’s proof that the South knows how to do the holidays right: one good meal, one quiet evening, and one perfectly unhurried day at a time.

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Holiday Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown — Broadway
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Holiday Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown — Broadway
Holiday season, Nashville edition: more neon than snowflakes, more live bands than carolers. Right off Broadway, this upbeat downtown stay brings Southern warmth, city energy, and just enough late-night rhythm to keep the season merry and bright.
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Waynesville Inn and Golf Club, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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Waynesville Inn and Golf Club, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Built in 1926 and newly restored, this Blue Ridge hideaway brings understated luxury to the holiday season. Mountain air, reimagined rooms, and fairways dusted with morning frost make it like the smartest tradition yet.
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'Wicked: For Good' Delivers The Heartfelt Finale Of An Uneven Fantasy Epic
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'Wicked: For Good' Delivers The Heartfelt Finale Of An Uneven Fantasy Epic

The shadow of 'The Wizard of Oz' looms large over 'Wicked: For Good,' but it does find its opportunities to soar.

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