In brief: ‘The Institute’ renewed for season 2 on MGM+ and more

Dexter: Original Sin is not continuing with a second season. Despite getting a season 2 renewal announcement in April, Paramount has decided not to go forward with more episodes of the prequel show, Variety reports. The show debuted in December 2024 and finished its run in February 2025. This does not mean the Dexter franchise is done, however. Paramount is planning on opening up a writers room for a potential season 2 of Dexter: Resurrection, which debuted its first season on July 11 ...A new comedy […]

August 25, 2025

Music

Baby we were born to celebrate: Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born to Run’ turns 50

Cover of Bruce Springsteen's 'Born to Run'/Columbia Records/Legacy RecordingsIt was 50 years ago — Aug. 25, 1975 — that Bruce Springsteen released his third studio album, Born to Run, which was a massive hit. But it turns out, it was a make-or-break album for the New Jersey rocker.After the commercial failure of his first two albums, 1973’s Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. and The Wild, The Innocent and the E Street Shuffle, Bruce was in danger of being dropped from his label, Columbia Records, if he […]

August 25, 2025

Entertainment

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ tracks down #1 box office debut

Still from 'KPop Demon Hunters.' NetflixKPop Demon Hunters has gone from streaming hit to box office success.The Netflix animated film, which, as its title suggests, follows a K-pop group that also hunts demons, debuted at #1 during its first week in theaters. According to Box Office Mojo, KPop Demon Hunters led all movies with a total gross of $18 million. Horror film Weapons slotted in at #2 following two weeks leading the box office, bringing in another $15.6 million. Freakier Friday followed at #3 with […]

August 25, 2025

Health

The Best Way To Protect Athletes From Overuse Injuries

Many young athletes are focusing on a single sport year-round, but new research shows this can lead to longer recovery times, higher re-injury rates, and more serious injuries. Our expert explains how this impacts the athletes’ careers later in life and recommends a protocol that will reduce overuse injuries. Guest Information: Nathan Fitton, Associate Professor of Orthopedics, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Team Physician, MSU Athletics, Links for more info: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine: Nathan […]

August 24, 2025

Viewpoints

Pop’s Power Shift: From Madonna To Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan And Olivia Rodrigo

Earlier this month, the online announcement of Taylor Swift’s twelfth studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl” almost crashed YouTube because millions of Swifties flooded the platform. This week – we cover how female pop stardom has reached record new heights and how early female pop stars like Madonna paved the way for future musicians in this genre. Guest Information: Jennifer Keishin Armstrong, historian, pop culture expert, author, Pop Star Goddesses. Links for more info: Amazon: Pop Star Goddesses: And […]

August 24, 2025 1

Health

Facing Dementia: Early Detection And Advancements In Treatment

Dementia can be a scary diagnosis. And though it’s an umbrella term for many conditions, identifying the specific cause is crucial for effective treatment. While most cases aren’t curable, our expert explains how advances like new blood tests, medications, and lifestyle changes can make a noticeable difference. Guest Information: Dr. Peter Rabins, Professor Emeritus in the Departments of Psychiatry and Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Author, Is It Alzheimer’s? Links for more info: Johns Hopkins University School of […]

August 24, 2025

Viewpoints

Part 1: Beyond Lesson Plans: How Teachers Navigate Tech, Bullying & A Lack Of Connection In The Classroom

A new school year is underway, and teachers aren’t just juggling lesson plans, but are navigating a maze of social media drama, tech distractions, and the emotional needs of their many students. This week, in part one of this two-part story, two educators join us to share how they’re navigating the often-invisible challenges that follow kids into the classroom. Guest Information: Lindsay, fourth grade elementary school teacher, Chicago suburbs. Kathleen Corley, principal, Red Cedar Elementary, Bluffton, South Carolina. Links for […]

August 24, 2025 1

Entertainment

‘Emily in Paris’ assistant director Diego Borella dies at 47 while filming season 5

Lily Collins as Emily in 'Emily in Paris.' (Giulia Parmigiani/Netflix)Diego Borella, an assistant director on Emily in Paris, has died at the age of 47."We are deeply saddened to confirm the sudden passing of a member of the Emily in Paris production family," a Paramount Television Studios spokesperson told ABC News in a statement. "Our hearts go out to the individual's family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time."Borella collapsed on Thursday, Aug. 21, while filming the Netflix series' […]

August 23, 2025

Music

‘Message in a Bottle’, dance production set to Sting’s music, coming to Blu-ray

Poster for 'Message In a Bottle'/Mercury Studios and Sadler’s WellsA dance production set to Sting’s music is coming to Blu-ray.Message in a Bottle, which debuted in London in February 2020 and toured the U.K., Europe and North America, will be released on Blu-ray and TV On Demand on Oct. 10. It features a dance theater production choreographed by Kate Prince, described as “an imagined story about one displaced family, and a universal tale of survival, hope and love.”Songs in the production include “Every Breath You […]

August 22, 2025

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