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In brief: LaLa Anthony hosting TikTok Awards, and more

LaLa Anthony is set to host the first-ever TikTok Awards on Dec. 18. The first wave of presenters has also been announced and includes Paris Hilton, Bethenny Frankel, Trixie Mattel and Jordan Chiles. You can cast your vote for the winners now through Dec. 2 ...Jenna Lyons is leaving The Real Housewives of New York City after two seasons. The fashion designer confirmed the news on Instagram, writing, “The rumors are true. I was grateful to be asked to join […]

November 24, 2025

‘Wicked: For Good’ casts spell on the box office with 0 million opening

Entertainment

‘Wicked: For Good’ casts spell on the box office with $150 million opening

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in 'Wicked: For Good.' (Giles Keyte/Universal Pictures)Wicked: For Good did good business at the box office this weekend, opening with $150 million.The second act of 2024’s Wicked broke the previous film’s record for biggest debut of a Broadway adaptation of all time, according to Variety. Wicked brought in $112.5 million in its debut weekend last year.The film, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, is also this year’s second-biggest opening behind A Minecraft Movie, which debuted […]

November 24, 2025

Entertainment

Jabari Banks says his character finally ‘feels like he belongs’ ‘Bel-Air’ season 4

Key art for season 4 of 'Bel-Air' (Peacock)After three seasons of watching Will Smith search for identity and belonging in Bel-Air, Jabari Banks says his character finally feels at home in the show's final season."I think he has reached the point now where he definitely feels like he belongs in Bel Air and having to leave is the hardest part," he tells ABC Audio. "Finding a place where you're like, 'OK, I finally fit in. I finally think I got a […]

November 24, 2025

Music

Holiday releases include a bonanza of The Band & Robbie Robertson vinyl LPs

'The Best of The Band' (Capitol/UMe); 'Filmworks: Insomnia' (Omnivore Recordings)Fans of The Band have multiple vinyl releases to choose from this holiday season.Available for preorder now is the Vinylphyle pressing of 1975's Northern Lights, Southern Cross, which marks its 50th anniversary this year. Featuring classics like "Ophelia," "It Makes No Difference" and "Acadian Driftwood," the 180-gram black vinyl LP was mastered from the original analog sources, and includes gatefold packaging and new liner notes. Then on Record Store Day Black Friday, Nov. 28, […]

November 24, 2025

Health

Will GLP Medications Be The New Treatment For Alcohol Addiction?

GLP-1 receptor agonists, like Ozempic, have been in the news for helping people transform their lives through weight loss. But they’ve also had an unexpected side effect – curbing alcohol consumption. Our expert explains the ongoing research and the future of using these medications as addiction treatments. Guest Information: Alex DiFeliceantonio, Ph.D., appetitive neuroscientist, assistant professor, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech University Links for more info: Alex Bio GLP-1 Alcohol Research Alex LinkedIn The post Will GLP Medications […]

November 23, 2025 1

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America’s Quiet Addiction: One Man’s Recovery, One Doctor’s Warning

Behind the drinks we celebrate lies a nationwide addiction crisis. A recovering alcoholic and an emergency room doctor join us this week to share how easily alcohol dependence takes hold, the long-term damaging effects of this addiction and some of the newest treatments available on the frontlines. Christopher Najera, author of The Hard Truth! Stopping Alcohol, Dr. Corey Hazekamp, emergency medicine physician at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Links for more info: The Hard Truth Website The Hard Truth! Stopping […]

November 23, 2025 1

Health

Compounding Pharmacies – The Unsung Heroes Of Healthcare?

Compounding pharmacies aren’t spoken about much publicly, but they’re a crucial part of healthcare when needed. Whenever a patient needs a specialized dose or form of their medication that’s not commercially available, they get a compounded product. Our experts explain how this process works and the special regulations surrounding this branch of healthcare. Guest Information: Tenille Davis, Chief Advocacy Officer, Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding Dr. James Watson, emergency physician & medical toxicologist, Maine Medical Center= Links for more info: Davis […]

November 23, 2025 1

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I Spy Delicious Pie

Pie has come a long way from medieval savory fare to a global dessert favorite. Pie expert Ken Haedrich dishes out simple baking tips, his pick for Thanksgiving (creamy Southern buttermilk pie), and a reminder that the crust matters but perfection doesn’t. Bottom line: all pie is good pie. Ken Haedrich, Food writer and author of the cookbook Pie Academy. Links for more info: Pie Academy by Ken Haedrich Pie Recipes from the Pie Academy Easy Pie Recipes for Beginner […]

November 23, 2025

Music

New John Lennon documentary to focus on his final interview

Former Beatle John Lennon outside of the Times Square recording studio 'The Hit Factory' before a recording session of his final album 'Double Fanasy' in August 1980 in New York City, New York. (Photo by Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images)Another John Lennon documentary is in the works, this time from Ocean’s Eleven director Steven Soderbergh.According to Variety, Soderbergh talked about the film at the inaugural Doha Film Festival, explaining that the still-untitled project will focus on Lennon’s final interview, which he and […]

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