Hello, friends! I’m Kelsey, your guide to all things pop culture for Yahoo Entertainment, and this is the The listour weekly roundup of what’s new and noteworthy. In it, I recommended a slew of upcoming releases to watch, stream, listen, read, and binge. Let me walk you through my favorites.
What to watch
🎥 Poison takes his unlikely duo for one last ride
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When: Venom: The Last Dance is in cinemas from October 25
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What you need to know: Tom Hardy stars in the final film of the trilogy about a journalist who shares a body with an alien named Venom. More and more symbiotes are invading Earth, so some people are on the run. [Entertainment Weekly]
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Why I’m going to watch: Venom movies are always a little funnier and scarier than the typical Marvel movies – perfect for Halloween weekend. [Variety]
🎥 Bruce Springsteen takes us backstage with Road diary
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When: Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band begins streaming on Hulu October 25.
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What you need to know: The documentary follows Springsteen as he gets the E Street Band back together after six years. He and his wife and bandmate, Patti Scialfa, battle health issues while creating and performing a show that confronts their mortality. [Billboard/People]
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Why I recommend it: It’s like experiencing all the emotions of a concert. As director Thom Zimny said to me, “You laugh, you cry, you experience the pure joy of rock ‘n’ roll.” [The Hollywood Reporter]
What to read
📚 Bethany Joy Lenz’s memoir is about cults, both real and fictional
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When: Dinner for Vampires: Living in a Cult TV Show (While Also in a Real Cult!) is currently available.
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What you need to know: While the world watched Lenz One Tree Hill, she became entangled in a controlling religious cult. In her memoir, she explains how “Bible study went sideways.” [Yahoo Entertainment/USA Today]
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Why I’m going to read: Lenz has already revealed so much — how her castmates knew and confronted her and how her daughter inspired her to break free — but I’d like to hear the full story in her own words. [Today/Good Morning America]
What you should listen to
🎧 Halsey imitates the greats
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When: Halsey’s The great imitator comes out on October 25th.
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What you need to know: Ahead of the new album, Halsey has dressed up as a host of iconic artists, from Dolly Parton to Britney Spears, to pay tribute to the songs they inspired. [Billboard/Rolling Stone]
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Why I’m going to listen: I’ve already heard the Kate Bush-influenced ‘I Never Loved You’ and I can’t wait to hear what she does with the other 17 songs. It’s also inspiring to see her release another vibrant record while battling a chronic illness. [Rolling Stone/USA Today]
What to binge
▶️ What we do in the shadows sinks his teeth into his final season
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When: The first three episodes of season 6 are now streaming on Hulu.
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What you need to know: The unusual mockumentary series about vampire housemates is coming to an end, but first they’ll deal with finding real jobs, conquering the human world and figuring out how a documentary crew ended up in their lair in the first place. [TheWrap]
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Why I recommend it: I saw the stars and showrunner speak at Paleyfest, where the laughter of adoring fans cut through the sadness over the show’s impending demise. Luckily, like vampires, TV lives on forever. [IndieWire]
We’ll be back next week with our latest picks. Is there anything else you’re excited about? Let us know in the comments below.
Looking for more recommendations? Check out our guides to the best fall entertainment.
