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West’s victory marked a major shift in mainstream hip-hop—Glock-toting gangsta rap was out, euphoric genre-blending was in—but the face-off between West and 50 Cent may be most remembered as one of the last album-promotional events of its kind.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
21 Jan. 2026 -
On her debut solo album, the English singer-songwriter—and member of Let’s Eat Grandma—channels childlike wonder and joy with euphoric hooks and a nostalgic synth-pop palette.—
Aimee Cliff,
Pitchfork,
16 Jan. 2026
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Cleghorn writes speculatively and somewhat romantically of a culture in which women giving birth were sustained by ecstatic rites and practices conducted within the sacred protection of caves.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2026
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After an ecstatic dance with Gerry, dreams of a likely proposal spinning in her head, Bundle heads to bed for the night.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
15 Jan. 2026
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The movie starts on high, with rapturous views of the Manhattan skyline and David King (Denzel Washington), one of the city’s highfliers, pacing on the balcony of his penthouse on the Brooklyn waterfront.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
21 Jan. 2026
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Critics were rapturous in their praise for The Babadook, with special mentions for its layered portrayal of horror and grief, as well as Essie Davis' central performance.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Jan. 2026
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Netflix What happens when a supernatural danger descends on a blissful retirement community?—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
2 Jan. 2026
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The great majority of people who have NDEs describe the experience as blissful, more real than reality itself, and altogether outside of time.—
Christian Wiman,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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The event usually kicks off with a festival reception in the lobby, featuring lion dancers and lucky red envelopes, transforming the concert hall into a joyous cultural hub.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The result is at once a tribute to a fleeting moment and a consideration of a more enduring legacy, at times painful, elsewhere joyous.—
Vanessa Franko,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2026
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The model, which debuted at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show last year, showcases an innovative design that ensures both exhilarating performance and exceptional fuel efficiency.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
16 Jan. 2026
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That leap turned into an exhilarating ride — a division title, the Bears’ first playoff victory in 15 seasons and this weekend’s date with the Los Angeles Rams.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Nirvanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nirvanic. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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