Annie Lennox announces US book events for ‘Retrospective’ ‘visual memoir’

Cover of 'Annie Lennox: Retrospective'/ (Rizzoli International Publications)Annie Lennox is set to release the "visual memoir" Annie Lennox: Retrospective in September, and she’s announced some U.S. events to promote the release.The Eurythmics singer has confirmed five appearances in connection with the book in New Jersey, New York and Los Angeles.Events kick off Oct. 11 at the Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center in New Jersey, where Lennox will take part in a moderated evening, followed by an Oct. 14 talk at Cooper Union in New York. She’ll […]

August 27, 2025

Music

Heart dedicates ‘These Dreams’ to Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce at Akron concert

Nancy Wilson and Ann Wilson of Heart perform during day 4 of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2024 at Fair Grounds Race Course on April 28, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Douglas Mason/WireImage)The members of Heart are among the many people excited by the news that Taylor Swift is engaged to NFL star Travis Kelce.During the band’s concert in Akron, Ohio, Tuesday, Nancy Wilson dedicated the song “These Dreams” to the happy couple. Nancy shared a clip of the moment on her Instagram page, with the […]

August 27, 2025

Music

Bon Jovi teams with Bruce Springsteen & more for collaborations version of ‘Forever’

cover of Bon Jovi's 'Forever (Legendary Edition)'/Island RecordsBon Jovi has enlisted some of their superstar friends for a new take on their 16th studio album, Forever.The band is set to release Forever (Legendary Edition) on Oct. 24, which has them collaborating with an A-list lineup of artists to reimagine songs on Forever, which was released in 2024. Guests appearing on the new release include fellow New Jersey rocker Bruce Springsteen, Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott, Jelly Roll, Ryan Tedder, Avril Lavigne, Jason Isbell, James Bay and Lainey Wilson.And Bon Jovi is set to preview the album on Friday by dropping two […]

August 27, 2025

Entertainment

Emil Wakim will not return to ‘Saturday Night Live’ for season 51

Emil Wakim walks the red carpet of SNL50: The Homecoming Concert on Friday, February 14, 2025. (Jamie McCarthy/Peacock)Another Saturday Night Live cast member is leaving the show.Emil Wakim will not return as part of the upcoming season 51 of the late-night sketch comedy series. The comedian joined the show ahead of season 50.Wakim's departure from SNL was confirmed in a post he shared to Instagram on Wednesday."i won’t be returning to snl next year. it was a gut punch of a call to get but i’m so […]

August 27, 2025

Entertainment

Movie star Denzel Washington says he doesn’t watch movies

Denzel Washington attends a special screening of Apple Original Films and A24's 'Highest 2 Lowest' at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on August 13, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. (Frazer Harrison/WireImage)Don't go looking for Denzel Washington at the cinema.The actor opened up about his moviegoing habits — or lack thereof — in a recent video interview with director Spike Lee and A$AP Rocky for GQ.During the interview, Rocky asked Washington about his favorite cinematic moments from Lee's filmography. "Do you have any dolly shots of this guy that you […]

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Music

John Fogerty to celebrate ‘Legacy’ album with new tour

John Fogerty performs during the 2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival at Fair Grounds Race Course on April 24, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Astrida Valigorsky/Getty Images)John Fogerty is heading out on the road again this fall.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer just announced dates for The Legacy Tour, which is set to kick off Sept. 29 in Mexico City, Mexico. The tour will make stops in Atlantic City, Nashville, Atlanta, Virginia Beach and more before wrapping Nov. […]

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Music

On This Day, Aug. 27, 1967: The Beatles manager Brian Epstein died

On This Day, Aug. 27, 1967 ...The Beatles manager Brian Epstein died at the age of 32.Epstein died from a drug overdose and was found by his butler in his London home, although his staff removed any drug paraphernalia from the house before calling the police. His death was officially ruled an accident. None of The Beatles attended Epstein’s funeral in order to avoid any unnecessary media attention.Epstein, known as The Fifth Beatle, managed the band from 1962 to his death. He met […]

August 27, 2025 1

Viewpoints

Culture Crash: “Barbarian” Film Director Zach Cregger Does It Again With “Weapons”

Welcome to Culture Crash, where we examine American culture – what’s new and old in entertainment… In 2022, former internet sketch comic Zach Cregger took the horror world by storm with his $4 million dollar film Barbarian. Hinging on a millennial meet-cute at a double-booked home rental, Barbarian surprised audiences with its casting misdirections and mid-film rugpull to drum up an incredibly positive word of mouth that led to a $45 million domestic return in theaters and helped the film […]

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Health

Medical Notes: Why Kids Should Be Bilingual, Stopping The Spread Of Malaria, And Are Generic Drugs Dangerous?

Not all generic drugs are created equal. You may want to start paying attention to where your medications are manufactured, according to new research. A study published in The Journal Production And Operations Management has found that drugs coming out of india have 54 percent more adverse event reports. These products have the exact same pharmaceutical makeup as ones made in america, suggesting that the fault lies in lax regulation policies. How much of a benefit do you get from […]

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