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If artists hate Spotify so much, why don’t they leave it?

By Jason LeValley

Jul 21, 2025

At $0.003 per stream, the platform doesn't monetarily benefit every artist. And that's not the only issue.

The 5 best songs of 2025 — so far

By Andrew Dirst

Jul 16, 2025

Underrated acts like Khamari and Quadeca join established artists Daniel Caesar and The Marías in the best tracks of the year.

The best Mad Monster Party Arizona costumes we saw in 2025

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jul 14, 2025

Phoenix cosplayers came to the three-day horror fandom con as Pinhead, Jason Voorhees and even Hannibal Lecter.

The Lola in Glendale hosts ‘Love Island’ finale watch party on Sunday

By Jennifer Goldberg

Jul 11, 2025

See how all the drama ends this weekend at the Glendale hotspot.

Your guide to Mad Monster Party Arizona 2025: Tickets, schedule and more

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jul 10, 2025

The three-day horror fandom event will bring Robert Englund and other slasher film icons to Glendale this weekend.

Harkins BackLot is now open in north Phoenix. Here’s a look inside

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jul 9, 2025

The 30,000-square-foot family entertainment center at The Shops at Norterra boasts video games, bowling and VR experiences.

The 5 best movies of 2025 — so far

By Andrew Dirst

Jul 7, 2025

We're halfway through the year, and here are the best flicks we've seen since January.

This Phoenix horror convention just canceled its 2025 edition. Here's why

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jul 3, 2025

The multi-day event was scheduled for next week, but organizers have pulled the plug.

These ‘50s summer hits made repression danceable

By Serene Dominic

Jun 30, 2025

Misogyny, cannibalism; these ’50s summer hits have some cloudy themes. Ain’t that a shame?

Documentary about 1990 Arizona fire now available on Amazon Prime

By Tom Reardon

Jun 29, 2025

‘Prisoners of Fire’ tells the story of the Dude Fire that killed six people and destroyed 50 homes.

Harkins Theatres screens secret upcoming film tonight

By Jennifer Goldberg

Jun 23, 2025

Take a chance: You won't know what the movie is till you get there on Monday night, but it's only $5.

These 5 Phoenix bars are hosting ‘Love Island’ watch parties

By Itzia Crespo

Jun 23, 2025

Gather all your mamacitas and sip a Hurricane Huda at these Valley spots streaming Season 7 of "Love Island."

‘Jaws’ and the two musical notes that changed Hollywood forever

By Jared Bahir Browsh | The Conversation

Jun 18, 2025

The particular adaptation of these tones made them synonymous with dread.

Phoenix Harkins Theatres hosts ‘28 Years Later’ movie parties

By Jennifer Goldberg

Jun 16, 2025

Head back to the terrifying world of zombies with “28 Years Later” parties at two Harkins Theatres locations.

What happened when Phoenix's Spaceman Bob got cosmic on "America's Got Talent?"

By Amy Young

Jun 11, 2025

A space-based performance so wild that Simon used it to troll the other judges.

The ups and downs of Kevin Smith’s Phoenix Fan Fusion panel

By Eric Vanderwall

Jun 10, 2025

First, there was a panel. Then there wasn’t. Then there sort of was. Here’s what happened.

Fans went wild for the ‘Lord of the Rings’ hobbits at Phoenix Fan Fusion

By Eric Vanderwall

Jun 10, 2025

Frodo, Sam, Pippin and Merry joked, jumped up and down and thrilled the crowd.

All the ways Jason Lee charmed guests at his Phoenix Fan Fusion panel

By Amy Young

Jun 10, 2025

The actor, skater and pro photographer talked about “Mallrats” turning 30, “My Name is Earl,” stalking bands and more.

The best Phoenix Fan Fusion cosplay outfits we saw in 2025

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jun 9, 2025

Photos of amazing costumes from all three days of Fan Fusion.

‘WWE Raw’ in Phoenix: Here’s everything to know

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jun 9, 2025

John Cena makes his last Phoenix WWE appearance tonight. Here's how to get tickets.

Film, TV & Streaming

See DIY epic ‘Open Doom Crescendo’ in Phoenix

LGBTQ+ film festival canceled after 16 years

Film, TV & Streaming

See DIY epic ‘Open Doom Crescendo’ in Phoenix

LGBTQ+ film festival canceled after 16 years

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