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Ian McKellen says Gandalf and Frodo will appear in ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’

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Ian McKellen says Gandalf and Frodo will appear in ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’

Ian McKellen as Gandalf and Elijah Wood as Frodo in 'The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.' (New Line/WireImage via Getty Images)Some familiar faces may just be headed back to Middle-earth.Sir Ian McKellen has revealed new details about the upcoming film The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.The actor, who played Gandalf the Grey in the original The Lord of the Rings trilogy, spoke about the new film while on stage at the For the Love of Fantasy fan event in London on Sunday."I […]

todayAugust 18, 2025

David Lee Roth jokes he was visited by the ghost of Eddie Van Halen

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David Lee Roth jokes he was visited by the ghost of Eddie Van Halen

David Lee Roth and Eddie Van Halen of Van Halen peform at Music Midtown at Piedmont Park on September 19, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Chris McKay/Getty Images for Live Nation)Back in April, former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar released the song "Encore, Thank You, Good Night," revealing that the tune was inspired by a dream he had about his late bandmate Eddie Van Halen. Well, now Van Halen’s other lead singer, David Lee Roth, has weighed in on it.Fan shot footage posted to YouTube shows that […]

todayAugust 18, 2025

Prime Video shares first look at ‘Fallout’ season 2

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Prime Video shares first look at ‘Fallout’ season 2

Ella Purnell in 'Fallout' season 2. (Prime Video)Fall for the first-look photos of Fallout season 2.Prime Video has released the first images showing off the second season of its series based on the popular video game franchise.Season 2 picks up in the aftermath of the first season's finale for a journey through the Mojave Desert to the post-apocalyptic city called New Vegas.Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, Walton Goggins, Kyle MacLachlan, Moisés Arias and Frances Turner star in the hit series.The show tells the story of the haves and the have-nots in a […]

todayAugust 18, 2025

On This Day, Aug. 18, 1986: Bon Jovi releases their breakthrough album ‘Slippery When Wet’

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On This Day, Aug. 18, 1986: Bon Jovi releases their breakthrough album ‘Slippery When Wet’

On This Day, Aug. 18, 1986…Bon Jovi released their third studio album, Slippery When Wet, which wound up being a huge breakthrough for the band.The album, produced by Bruce Fairbairn, spent eight weeks at #1 on the Billboard Albums chart, and was the band’s first #1 album.It produced two #1 singles, “You Give Love a Bad Name” and “Livin’ on a Prayer,” both of which were written by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora and Desmond Child. The album’s third single, “Wanted Dead […]

todayAugust 18, 2025

The Foolproof Way To Find Joy In Cooking Again

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The Foolproof Way To Find Joy In Cooking Again

Most people would agree that eating out and staying in are two very different experiences. Chef and cookbook author Alison Roman explains that being able to have people over and cooking for people you love provides a different way to spend your time and money. We speak with Roman this week about how to simplify this process, choose recipes that lead you to success and don’t leave you confused and overwhelmed. Guest Information: Alison Roman, chef, American food writer, author, […]

todayAugust 18, 2025

Lonelier By Design: The Quiet Decline Of Community Spaces

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Lonelier By Design: The Quiet Decline Of Community Spaces

Are you familiar with the term, ‘third place’? These are the local cafes, diners, public parks, park district centers and other places that foster connection and feel accessible and welcoming. Many of us take these areas, and the benefit they bring, for granted. Yet, for many, especially senior citizens and low-income individuals, these spots are a lifeline. Sadly, these places are disappearing across the country as prices rise and people shift their habits. We cover the importance of these hubs […]

todayAugust 18, 2025

Stuntman set ablaze for cover of Pink Floyd’s 1975 album ‘Wish You Were Here’ dies

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Stuntman set ablaze for cover of Pink Floyd’s 1975 album ‘Wish You Were Here’ dies

Sony Music EntertainmentRonnie Rondell, Jr., the American stuntman who appeared on the cover of Pink Floyd’s 1975 album Wish You Were Here, has died.An obituary announcement posted online reveals that Rondell passed away Aug. 12, at the age of 88.The cover of Wish You Were Here, from design studio Hipgnosis, was photographed by Aubrey “Po” Powell, and featured two businessmen shaking hands, one of which was Rondell, who was set on fire.In addition to the Wish You Were Here cover, […]

todayAugust 18, 2025

In brief: ‘Coven Academy’ greenlit at Disney Branded Television and more

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In brief: ‘Coven Academy’ greenlit at Disney Branded Television and more

It's the start of something new. Disney Branded Television has greenlit a brand-new series from the creator of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. Coven Academy will premiere in 2026 on Disney+ and Disney Channel. The series is set in New Orleans and follows a trio of teenage witches-in-training who are bound by destiny to guard their city ...Liz Kingsman is the latest to join the upcoming Pride and Prejudice adaptation at Netflix. Deadline reports she will play Anne de Bourgh, the daughter of Lady Catherine, in […]

todayAugust 18, 2025

‘Weapons’ holds off box office competitors to earn second week at #1

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‘Weapons’ holds off box office competitors to earn second week at #1

Warner Bros. PicturesScares once again beat out comedy at the box office this weekend. The horror thriller Weapons earned its second weekend at #1, bringing in $25 million for a total box office tally of just over $89 million in two weeks, according to Box Office Mojo.The film, featuring Julie Garner and Josh Brolin, saw an almost 43% decrease at the box office from its debut, but it was still enough to hold off the Jamie Lee Curtis/Lindsay Lohan comedy Freakier […]

todayAugust 18, 2025