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10/03/2022

How Many Beers Are in a Keg?

Luckily, it’s a question that I always have the answer to.

How many kegs do I need for my wedding? That question and more can be answered a little easier than you might think.

10/03/2022

Will Overwatch 2 Ruin What Made Overwatch Special to Begin With?

Overwatch has changed significantly in the last six years, and will undergo another major transformation when fans log into Battle.net on Oct. 4.

Overwatch has changed so much in six years, and now it's set to become something completely different.

10/03/2022

Miles Teller Makes Himself at Home as Saturday Night Live’s 48th Season Gets Off to a Wobbly Start

And Your Host…

Miles Teller was excellent on SNL—confident, at ease, and on point.

10/03/2022

The Execution of All Things Turns 20: Revisiting Rilo Kiley's Nuanced Road Map for Indie Rock's Vulnerable Future

Near the end of The Execution of All Things, Jenny Lewis delivers perhaps the most disruptive moment on an album full of them.

What Rilo Kiley's breakthrough sophomore album thrives on—even 20 years later—is its capacity for catharsis amid defeat.

10/02/2022

We Don’t Need Better Nutritional Labels—We Need to Regulate Food Companies

On Wednesday, the White House held the first conference on hunger and nutrition in America since the Nixon presidency.

Do we need better nutrition labels... or do we just need a better government?

10/02/2022

Record Time: New & Notable Vinyl Releases (September 2022)

This month, that includes a reissue of a jazz classic, a dubbed out remix album, holiday fare and music from a quartet of grunge goddesses.

Record Time: New & Notable Vinyl Releases (September 2022) By Robert Ham | September 30, 2022 | 9:54am Music Features Share Tweet Submit Pin Record Time is Paste’s monthly column that takes a glimpse into the wide array of new vinyl releases currently flooding record stores around the world, and a...

10/02/2022

This Tubi Trailer for The Depp/Heard Trial Is Profoundly Gross

“Hot Take: The Depp/Heard Trial has ‘Hot Take’ in the title for a reason,” said Adam Lewinson, Tubi’s chief content officer, in a statement.

If the goal was to produce something as slimy and gross as possible, they've clearly succeeded with this piece of exploitation.

10/02/2022

The Secrets at the Heart of House of Hunger Will Keep You Up at Night

Vampire and “vampire-adjacent fiction is, pardon the pun, eternal in the publishing industry, across every kind of vertical and subgenre.

House of Hunger is a lush Gothic delight.

10/02/2022

Harry Styles Isn’t Actually That Bad in Don’t Worry Darling

Last month, a sneak peek of Harry Styles and Florence Pugh acting opposite one another in Don’t Worry Darling dropped in promotion of the upcoming film.

Harry Styles is getting slammed for his acting abilities, but the movie is bad and he's on par with it.

10/02/2022

The Best New Romance Books of September 2022

From books with pairs who butt heads and battle to those set in charming small towns, the September romance picks below all invite you to settle down, tuck in, and enjoy the reassurance of a HEA.

These are the best romance books that hit shelves in September.

10/02/2022

AMC's Interview with the Vampire Is a Blood-Soaked, Unabashedly Queer Delight

When the news first broke that AMC Networks was adapting Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire for television, some fans (read: me) were understandably skeptical.

AMC's adaptation of Anne Rice's classic vampire tale is bitingly good.

10/02/2022

7 New Albums to Listen to Today

Featuring Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Björk, Shygirl and more!

Don't miss this week's new albums from Alex G, BLACKSTARKIDS, TOLEDO and more.

10/02/2022

The Magic of Pan Con Tomate

Pan con tomate generally includes just a few ingredients, though variations abound: bread, garlic, tomatoes, olive oil and salt.

Pan con tomate is a sustainable breakfast lover's dream.

10/02/2022

Julio Torres and Ana Fabrega Want to Cast Björk as a Pharmacist

Los Espookys—the bilingual, magical realism-infused comedy from the minds of Julio Torres, Ana Fabrega, and Fred Armisen—has finally returned with its second season.

Los Espookys is streaming on HBO Max.

10/02/2022

What to Do in Dublin

(Ireland, not Georgia lol)

Find out what makes Dublin so special.

10/02/2022

Dark Secrets Loom In This Exclusive Excerpt From Kingdom of the Feared

Kerri Maniscalco’s bestselling Kingdom of the Wicked trilogy has won legions of fans worldwide for its steamy central romance and complicated mythology full of demons, witches, and other supernatural residents of the Seven Circles of Hell.

Read the prologue of Kingdom of the Feared now.

10/01/2022

Paste Power Rankings: The 10 Best TV Shows on Right Now

The voting panel is composed of Paste Editors and TV writers with a broad range of tastes. TV is good right now and there’s a lot of it, so we’re here to help you find only the best. Happy viewing!

Our picks for the best of the TV week that was.

10/01/2022

Bee and PuppyCat Thrives on Vibes and Quirk—Its History Is Just as Strange

An ode to a resurrected series of a bygone era.

10/01/2022

Arctic Monkeys Share Another New Single, "Body Paint"

The Car arrives on Oct. 21

Arctic Monkeys Share Another New Single, "Body Paint" The Car arrives on Oct. 21 By Scott Russell | September 29, 2022 | 4:17pm Photo by Zackery Michael Music News Arctic Monkeys Share Tweet Submit Pin The Arctic Monkeys have released the second single from their forthcoming album The Car ahead of i...

10/01/2022

Dracula A.D. 1972 and the Bonkers Joys of Latter-Day Hammer Horror

Hammer Studios was far away from Hollywood, but the New Hollywood movement changed it all the same.

Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing brought their Hammer horror classics to the '70s five centuries ago.

10/01/2022

Tasting: 28-Year-Old GlenDronach Grandeur Batch 11

Kids, this is what a journalism degree can get you—although, you might want to think about investment banking if you ever want to taste more than a few drams.

When you get a chance to taste an $800 bottle of 26-year-old sherried single malt whisky, you do it.

10/01/2022

At Americanafest and Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, a Cross-Section of Americana

Willi Carlisle is just the kind of artist that Americana music needs at this juncture in the genre’s evolution.

The Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion and Americanafest are usually held on successive weekends, and they usually share a lot of the same acts. But they are contrasting events.

10/01/2022

It's the Perfect Time for a Remake of Dragon Quest V, Which Turns 30 Today

The original Dragon Quest, released in May of 1986, is one of the most influential titles in history for helping originate the existence of the genre we now know as the Japanese Role-Playing Game.

One of the most important JRPGs of all time turns 30 today.

10/01/2022

On the Road Again: How Road Trip Comedies Test Our Limits

It’s safe to say that road trip movies have been on my mind.

Road trip comedies experiment with the liminality of traveling the open road, truly testing the boundaries of the age-old question: what's the worst that can happen?

10/01/2022

The Enigmatic Origin of Maryland’s Most Storied Dessert

About twelve miles off the coast of Maryland, there’s a tiny time capsule floating in the Tangier Sound, a speck of land that’s been inhabited for more than 300 years and a place that’s steadily disappearing.

Dive into the fascinating history of Maryland's state dessert.

09/30/2022

Dropkick Murphys live at Paste Studio on the Road: Boston (cont’d)

Congrats to Dropkick Murphys on the new record and Woody Guthrie collaboration "This Machine Still Kills Fascists," out today! Watch DKM at Paste Studio "On the Road" from The Boch Center Wang Theatre, presented by our friends the The Folk Americana Roots Hall Of Fame:

09/30/2022

How to Plan Your Ideal Fall Getaway

Get out there and enjoy the Fall, already!

It's time to enjoy the Fall, and here's the best way to do that.

09/25/2022

Santiago Jimenez Jr. live at Paste Studio on the Road: Pilgrimage

Watch Santiago Jimenez Jr. at Paste Studio “On The Road,” live from Pilgrimage Music Festival in Franklin, TN!

09/25/2022

Elijah Wolf live at Paste Studio on the Road: Pilgrimage

Watch Elijah Wolf at Paste Studio “On The Road,” live from Pilgrimage Music Festival in Franklin, TN!

09/25/2022

The Halloween Continuity Guide: Which Halloween Movies Are Connected?

BEHOLD! The Paste guide to Halloween Franchise Continuity.

With 13 movies and five separate timelines, the "Halloween" franchise has become increasingly complicated to keep straight.

09/25/2022

Trampled By Turtles live at Paste Studio on the Road: Pilgrimage

Watch Trampled By Turtles at Paste Studio “On The Road,” live from Pilgrimage Music Festival in Franklin, TN!

09/25/2022

On God Save the Animals, Alex G Finds Meaning in the Mainstream

The enigmatic Philadelphia musician takes inspiration from melodic radio rock on his surprising, gorgeous new album.

09/25/2022

Dawes live at Paste Studio on the Road: Pilgrimage

Watch Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes at Paste Studio “On The Road,” live from Pilgrimage Music Festival in Franklin, TN!

09/24/2022

Most Popular on Netflix: A Look at Today's Top 10

Here are the entries for Sept. 19, 2022, of the five most popular TV shows and five most popular movies on Netflix.

The most popular movies and TV shows on Netflix today.

09/24/2022

Rosie Flores live at Paste Studio on the Road: Pilgrimage

Watch Rosie Flores at Paste Studio “On The Road,” live from Pilgrimage Music Festival in Franklin, TN!

09/24/2022

Marissa R. Moss live at Paste Studio on the Road: Pilgrimage

Watch Marissa R. Moss at Paste Studio “On The Road,” live from Pilgrimage Music Festival in Franklin, TN!

09/24/2022

12 Best Disney+ Original Series for Adults

Though Disney+ entered the streaming service game with a splash, it took it a while to build its library of original TV shows.

Ready for some (mostly) wholesome entertainment? Disney has you covered in spades.

09/24/2022

PowerWash Simulator Is Selling Me Domestic Fantasies, and I'm Absolutely Buying

I recently lost a whole night to PowerWash Simulator.

PowerWash Simulator's simplicity is introducing a new structure to my life, and I'm really enjoying it.

09/24/2022

How Peacock's Vampire Academy Series Succeeds Where the Film Adaptation Failed

Analyzing Peacock’s Vampire Academy and the 2014 movie adaptation directed by Mark Waters reveals how a film made in response to the Twilight craze of the early 2010s has been transformed into a thoughtful and fun series.

Boasting well-rounded characters and an interesting main storyline, Peacock's Vampire Academy series picks up the slack left by the 2014 film.

09/24/2022

"I've Always Got Demons": Ozzy Osbourne on Patient Number 9

The week before last, the headlines should have belonged to one renowned English subject alone: Birmingham-bred Black Sabbath/Blizzard of Oz firebrand Ozzy Osbourne, who, at 73, was returning with a solid new solo album, Patient Number 9.

The Prince of Darkness discusses managing Parkinson's, teaming up with Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton, reuniting with Tony Iommi, and the true identity of 'Patient Number 9.'

09/24/2022

5 New Albums to Listen to Today

Featuring Alex G, BLACKSTARKIDS, TOLEDO and more!

The latest records from Santigold, Built to Spill, Sudan Archives and others are among today's New Music Friday must-hears.

09/24/2022

10 Games to Ring in the Fall

Here are 10 games that tap into what makes the fall so special!

These games are downright autumnal.

09/20/2022

Veronica Stanton live at Paste Studio on the Road: Nashville

Watch Veronica Stanton at Paste Studio “On The Road,” live from 3Sirens in East Nashville!

09/20/2022

Anthony da Costa live at Paste Studio on the Road: Nashville

Watch Anthony da Costa at Paste Studio “On The Road,” live from 3Sirens in East Nashville!

09/20/2022

Wyn Starks live at Paste Studio on the Road: Nashville

Watch Wyn Starks at Paste Studio “On The Road,” live from 3Sirens in East Nashville!

09/20/2022

Kelsey Waldon live at Paste Studio on the Road: Nashville

Watch Kelsey Waldon at Paste Studio “On The Road,” live from 3Sirens in East Nashville!

09/19/2022

Futurebirds live at Paste Studio on the Road: Nashville

Watch Futurebirds at Paste Studio “On The Road,” live from 3Sirens in East Nashville!

09/19/2022

The HawtThorns live at Paste Studio on the Road: Nashville

Watch The HawtThorns at Paste Studio “On The Road,” live from 3Sirens in East Nashville!

09/19/2022

Derek Hoke live at Paste Studio on the Road: Nashville

Watch Derek Hoke at Paste Studio “On The Road,” live from 3Sirens in East Nashville!

09/19/2022

Moon Taxi live at Paste Studio on the Road: Nashville

Watch Moon Taxi at Paste Studio “On The Road,” live from 3Sirens in East Nashville!