Bruce Springsteen pushes back release of ‘Nebraska ’82: Expanded Edition’

Cover of Bruce Springsteen’s 'Nebraska '82: Expanded Edition' /(Sony Music)Bruce Springsteen has pushed back the release date for his upcoming box set, Nebraska ’82: Expanded Edition, dedicated to his 1982 solo album.Originally scheduled for Oct. 17, Springsteen revealed on Instagram that the set will now come out one week later, on Oct. 24, "due to delays in production."Nebraska ‘82: Expanded Edition will feature previously unreleased material, including the long-rumored "Electric Nebraska." There are also solo outtakes, including additional songs from Springsteen’s […]

October 8, 2025

Music

On This Day, Oct. 8, 1980: Talking Heads release their fourth studio album ‘Remain in Light’

On This Day, Oct. 8, 1980…Talking Heads released their fourth studio album, Remain in Light, which wound up being their final album with producer Brian Eno.The record, which blended African funk with electronics, peaked at #19 on the Billboard 200 chart, their highest charting album at the time.Remain in Light contained the future Talking Heads classic “Once in a Lifetime.” Although the song didn’t initially land on the Billboard Hot 100, a live version from the soundtrack to their iconic 1984 concert movie, Stop […]

October 8, 2025

Viewpoints

Culture Crash: Unpacking The Hype Around The New Movie “HIM”

Welcome to Culture Crash, where we examine American culture – what’s new and old in entertainment… Last year, audiences were thrilled by The Substance, a body horror satire that deliriously took on beauty standards and the gold rush of products that promise people, but specifically women, can look younger and more beautiful if only they buy the right stuff. Anchored by star performances from both Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley, The Substance went from a niche horror movie out of […]

October 8, 2025 2

Health

Medical Notes: How Birth Control Is Changing Your Brain, The Sneaky Cause Of Air Pollution, And Are You Eating The Right Type Of Protein?

Is birth control safe to use? Millions of women use hormonal contraception, and new research is showing it may be affecting more than reproduction. Research in the journal Hormones And Behavior shows that contraceptives seem to affect brain processes that are responsible for emotions and memory. The paper has connected that birth control appears to influence how women experience emotions and remember the emotional event later. You’d never guess this sneaky cause of air pollution. Though wildfires and dust storms […]

October 8, 2025 1

Viewpoints

Viewpoints Explained: Why Gold Prices Are Soaring To Record Highs

This is Viewpoints Explained… If you’re lucky enough to have bought gold twenty years ago, you’re probably pretty happy right now. Back in the early 2000’s, the price per ounce was just under four hundred dollars. Today, this number sits at just over thirty-six hundred dollars per ounce, according to investment firm, American Hartford Gold. The real surprise has been what’s happened just in the last year. Since 2024, gold’s value has skyrocketed by 55 percent. So, what’s driving this […]

October 8, 2025 1

Music

2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame performers and presenters announced

Courtesy Rock & Roll Hall of FameThe Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced the initial list of performers and presenters for the 2025 induction ceremony, happening in November.This year’s list of guests include Elton John, Beck, Iggy Pop, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ bassist Flea, The Pretty Reckless’ Taylor Momsen and Twenty One Pilots.Others scheduled to appear include Brandi Carlile, David Letterman, Doja Cat, rapper J.I.D., Run The Jewels rapper Killer Mike, R&B star Maxwell, rapper Missy Elliott, pop star Olivia Rodrigo, […]

October 8, 2025

Entertainment

In brief: Netflix announces competition series based on board game ‘Clue’ and more

A new competition series based on the board game Clue is coming to Netflix. The streaming service has announced that the new show will have players stepping into a real-life game of deception. They will face both mental and physical challenges to uncover the answers to three questions: who, where and with what? Correct guesses add more money to the prize pot, while wrong deductions could lead to elimination ...Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is about to celebrate its […]

October 8, 2025

Entertainment

‘Heat 2′ in final negotiations at Amazon MGM Studios’ United Artists

Burt Reynolds and another man look over the street in a scene from the film 'Heat.' (Warner Brothers/Getty Images)Heat 2 is heating up.Amazon MGM Studios division United Artists and film producer Scott Stuber are in final negotiations to land the sequel to the 1995 film Heat, ABC Audio has confirmed.The new film will find Michael Mann directing from a screenplay he wrote. His script is based on the #1 New York Times bestselling novel of the same name, which he […]

October 8, 2025

Music

Jerry Garcia’s art to take players on ‘Cosmic Journey’ with new dice game

Jerry Garcia's Cosmic Journey/(courtesy of Jerry Garcia Family & Twogether Studios)Artwork by the late Grateful Dead founder Jerry Garcia is being highlighted in a new dice game.Jerry Garcia’s Cosmic Journey, a collaboration between Jerry Garcia's family and game designers Twogether Studios, is being described as “an easy to learn dice game for people of all ages.”Fun for up to eight players, the game has folks taking a journey through Jerry’s art, collecting “Bummer” tokens on the way. After there are no more tokens to […]

October 8, 2025

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