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Jackie Farry, who hosted an MTV show and rubbed shoulders with some legendary rock acts, died on Jan. 12. She was 58. Variety ...

With the welcome return of a rom-com classic, a very unconventional date movie and a towering performance from a former James Bond, there’s plenty of variety at the movies this week.

Edgar Gomez doesn’t care about your comfort. The Lambda Literary Award winner returns with his second memoir, Alligator Tears ...

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Sam Raimi may sound like an unassuming Midwesterner, but his films are an art form. Frequently collaborating with Bruce ...

Nestled in charming Kimmswick, The Blue Owl Restaurant & Bakery serves up slices of heaven that’ll make your taste buds do a ...

Time for your weekly edition of the Defector Funbag. Got something on your mind? Email the Funbag. And buy Drew’s book, The Night The Lights Went Out, while you’re at it. Today, we’re talking about ...