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Reese Witherspoon to produce live-action ‘Polly Pocket’ film starring Lily Collins

A photo of Lily Collins and a Polly Pocket toy. (Gregory Russell, Mattel)New details about the upcoming Polly Pocket film have been revealed.Mattel Studios and Amazon MGM Studios' live-action film starring Lily Collins has garnered some new creatives. Reese Witherspoon's company Hello Sunshine will co-develop the upcoming film, while Freakier Friday writers Jordan Weiss and Dan Brier will pen the screenplay.Along with starring as the titular tiny doll, Collins will produce through her production banner Case Study Films.Lena Dunham was […]

October 6, 2025

Music

Rush returning to the road for first time in 10 years

L-R Rush’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson/ (Photo credit: Richard Sibbald)Rush’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson have been asked plenty of times over the years whether Rush would ever go back on tour, and apparently that answer is yes.The rockers have announced dates for the Fifty Something tour, which will mark their first trek since wrapping the R40 tour in 2015. It will also be their first tour since the death of drummer Neil Peart in 2020.“It’s been over 10 years since Alex and I […]

October 6, 2025 1

Music

Cyndi Lauper announces Las Vegas residency

Cyndi Lauper show admat/(Courtesy of Live Nation)Cyndi Lauper wrapped her Girls Just Want to Have Fun Farewell Tour back in August, but that doesn’t mean she’s giving up performing. In fact, she’s already booked some new shows for 2026.The soon-to-be Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is set to headline a new Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, consisting of five dates: April 24, 25 and 29, and May 1 and 2.A fan club presale will kick off […]

October 6, 2025 1

Music

On This Day, Oct. 6, 2020: Eddie Van Halen dies at the age of 65

On This Day, Oct. 6, 2020…Van Halen guitarist and founder Eddie Van Halen died at the age of 65.The rocker had battled cancer for several years. In 2000 he received treatment for tongue cancer, in 2019 he was hospitalized after battling throat cancer, and he also battled lung cancerHe died of a stroke at a Santa Monica, California, hospital, surrounded by his wife Janie, son Wolfgang Van Halen, ex-wife Valerie Bertinelli, and brother, Van Halen drummer Alex Van Halen.Eddie co-founded Van Halen with his […]

October 6, 2025 1

Entertainment

The life of a movie star: Taylor Swift’s ‘The Official Release Party of a Showgirl’ tops box office

'Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl' movie poster. (TAS Rights Management)Apparently not content to simply rule the world of music, Taylor Swift's now set her sights on cinema, too.The pop superstar's The Official Release Party of a Showgirl theatrical event -- a film accompaniment to her new album, The Life of a Showgirl -- has debuted at #1 at the box office. According to Box Office Mojo, The Official Release Party of a Showgirl, which featured the premiere of Swift's […]

October 6, 2025

Entertainment

In brief: ‘The Comeback’ adds to cast, Adam Driver and Anne Hathaway teaming up, and more

The Comeback season 3 has added new people to its cast, Variety reports. The HBO Lisa Kudrow comedy will feature Julian Stern, Kudrow’s real-life son, in his television debut, as well as Abbi Jacobson and John Early. Production on season 3 is now underway …ABC’s Scrubs revival has expanded its cast. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Vanessa Bayer and Joel Kim Booster have joined the show, alongside returning original cast members Zach Braff, Donald Faison and Sarah Chalke. Original cast members Judy […]

October 6, 2025

Music

New Jersey hotel honors Bruce Springsteen with new suite

Bruce Springsteen performs during the 2024 Sea.Hear.Now Festival on the beach on September 15, 2024 in Asbury Park, New Jersey. (Photo by Taylor Hill/WireImage)Bruce Springsteen got his start playing clubs in Asbury Park, New Jersey, and now a hotel in the beachfront community is honoring him with a new Springsteen-inspired hotel suite.People reports that The Asbury Hotel has teamed with The Boss’ longtime photographer Danny Clinch to create what they are calling “The Boss Suite," filled with Springsteen photos, music and more.“People […]

October 6, 2025

Health

Resiliency After Disaster – Why We Need To Prioritize Social Infrastructure

When a natural disaster strikes, the physical destruction is obvious, but the hidden toll on mental health often gets overlooked. NYU researcher Alexis Merdjanoff explains why disaster recovery plans leave communities unprepared, how timing is critical for mental health support, and how investing in strong social connections before tragedy hits can speed recovery. Guest Information: Alexis Merdjanoff, director, Environmental Public Health Program, assistant professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences, New York University’s School of Global Public Health Links for more […]

October 5, 2025

Viewpoints

Lost At Sea: A Story Of Survival And The Science Of Resilience

After four months adrift in the Pacific Ocean in the 1970’s, Marilyn and Maurice Bailey’s survival hinged on their ability to stay mentally resilient. Psychologist George Bonanno and journalist Sophie Elmhirst break down why resilience doesn’t always mean sheer optimism and thick skin and what traits we can embody to feel more resilient through life’s ups and downs. George Bonanno, professor, clinical psychology, Teachers College, Columbia University, author of The End of Trauma Sophie Elmhirst, journalist, author, A Marriage at […]

October 5, 2025