Elijah Wood crashes a ‘Lord of the Rings’-themed wedding in The Shire

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)You can stop making Lord of the Rings films about Frodo, but you can't kick Elijah Wood out of the shire.The actor recently visited the set of The Lord of the Rings' Shire during a trip to New Zealand. During his visit, he surprised a couple who were in the middle of their wedding ceremony.A video […]

October 29, 2025

Music

Bad Company’s Simon Kirke confirms performance with Paul Rodgers at RRHOF induction

Founding members Simon Kirke (drums) and Paul Rodgers (Lead Singer) of Bad Company perform during Joe Walsh & Bad Company One Hell Of A Night Tour - at Perfect Vodka Amphitheatre on May 29, 2016 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)Simon Kirke has confirmed he'll reunite with bandmate Paul Rodgers to perform when Bad Company is inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.“I think the secret is out that we will perform. I don’t know, […]

October 29, 2025

Entertainment

Daniel Radcliffe to star in one-person Broadway play ‘Every Brilliant Thing’

Daniel Radcliffe in a promotional photo for 'Every Brilliant Thing.' (Mary Ellen Matthews)Daniel Radcliffe is making his way back to Broadway.The Tony Award winner is set to star in the Broadway premiere of the solo play Every Brilliant Thing.The play follows a man who looks back at his life and details the glimmers of hope that carried him through. Its story is told in the form of a list of all of the things that make life worth living. Duncan […]

October 29, 2025

Music

On This Day, Oct. 29, 2009: The 25th anniversary of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame was celebrated in New York

On This Day, Oct. 29, 2009 ...A two-day celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame kicked off at New York’s Madison Square Garden.Night one featured performances by such artists as Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder, James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, Billy Joel and John Fogerty.Night two’s lineup included Aretha Franklin, Metallica, U2, Mick Jagger, Springsteen, Jeff Beck, Lou Reed, Ozzy Osbourne, Billy F Gibbons and Sting.A four-hour […]

October 29, 2025

Music

Sting to play exclusive pre-Super Bowl party

Sting performs onstage during his "STING 3.0" World Tour at Eventim Apollo on October 26, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Gus Stewart/Redferns)Sting is headed to San Francisco for Super Bowl weekend.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is set to headline Super Bowl LX Studio 60, an exclusive concert put on by On Location, the official hospitality partner of the NFL.The private concert is happening Feb. 6, the Friday before the big game, at the Palace of Fine Arts, with the […]

October 29, 2025

Viewpoints

Culture Crash: In Defense: Being Proud Of The Music Genre Everyone Loves To Hate

Welcome to Culture Crash, where we examine American culture – what’s new and old in entertainment… Pop music often gets dismissed as shallow or overproduced, but its catchiness and energy have made it the soundtrack of generations. We argue why pop – and the artists behind it – deserve more respect. The post Culture Crash: In Defense: Being Proud Of The Music Genre Everyone Loves To Hate appeared first on Viewpoints Radio.

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Health

Medical Notes: Your Hometown May Be Making You Sick, Why Marriage Is Good For Your Health, And The Best Diet For Brain Function

What’s the best food for your brain? A new study in the journal Metabolic Brain Disease reveals the best diet to keep your mind healthy. Following a low-carbohydrate or low-calorie meal plan was shown to improve brain metabolism. Researchers found that just two weeks of this diet slowed cognitive decline and supported long-term brain function. The scientists are now conducting a larger clinical trial to see which dietary interventions make the biggest difference. A new test can reduce barriers to […]

October 29, 2025 2

Viewpoints

Viewpoints Explained: Where Halloween Really Comes From

This is Viewpoints Explained… This period marked the end of harvest season and the arrival of winter’s long and cold nights. According to records from the library of congress, Celtics believed the barrier between the living and the dead was at its weakest point on October thirty-first. To ward off these ghosts, people lit massive fires, disguised themselves in animal skins and left offerings for the dead. As time passed and Christianity spread through Europe, the church reworked these older […]

October 29, 2025 1

Entertainment

In brief: ‘Freakier Friday’ gets Disney+ release date and more

Freakier Friday is headed to Disney+. The sequel film will begin streaming on the platform on Nov. 12. Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan reprise their roles of Tess and Anna Coleman in the new movie, which features a four-way body swap between a mother, stepdaughter, grandmother and granddaughter ...Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale and Nobody 2 are making their way to Peacock. The films will soon begin streaming on the platform. The third feature film based on Downton Abbey […]

October 29, 2025

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