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Golden Globes 2026: Dame Helen Mirren to receive Cecil B. DeMille Award

A photo of Helen Mirren. (Maarten De Boer)Dame Helen Mirren will be honored during the week of the 2026 Golden Globes.The Golden Globes announced Wednesday that the actress has been selected as the 2026 Cecil B. DeMille Award honoree.The award will be presented during the new annual primetime special Golden Eve, which will honor Mirren, as well as the recipient of the Carol Burnett Award. The event will take place on Jan. 8, 2026.In a Golden Globes press release on […]

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Music

Paul McCartney shares new ‘Band on the Run’ visualizer

Paul McCartney performs at The O2 Arena on December 18, 2024 in London, England. (Jo Hale/Redferns)Paul McCartney has shared a new visualizer for "Band on the Run," the hit title track off the 1973 Wings album.The clip features a collage of different photos and videos from the Band on the Run era. It is now streaming on YouTube.On Tuesday, McCartney released his new book, Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run, which looks back at the history of his post-Beatles band.According […]

November 5, 2025

Entertainment

Jennifer Lawrence, Emma Stone developing ‘Miss Piggy’ film written by Cole Escola

Miss Piggy poses at the 2006 TV Land Awards gifting lounge on March 19, 2006, in Santa Monica, California. (Katy Winn/Getty Images for Distinctive Assets)Miss Piggy is ready for her close-up.Jennifer Lawrence has revealed that she and Emma Stone are developing a solo film centered on the iconic Muppet. The actress also announced that Oh, Mary! creator and Tony winner Cole Escola is writing the film's script.Lawrence made the announcement about the upcoming film on the latest episode of the […]

November 5, 2025

Music

Watch Robert Plant & Stephen Colbert nerd out on ‘Lord of the Rings on ‘The Late Show’

'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' and guest Robert Plant during Tuesday’s November 4, 2025 show. (Scott Kowalchyk ©2025 CBS)Robert Plant's appearance on The Late Show Tuesday turned into a surprise J.R.R. Tolkien nerd-fest.In speaking with host Stephen Colbert, the Led Zeppelin icon was asked about living in the same area where the author of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit once resided."Tolkien was a master," Plant began before asking Colbert if he'd heard the writer's audio recordings. Colbert, whose love for all […]

November 5, 2025

Entertainment

Xolo Maridueña joins ‘One Piece’ season 3 as Portgas D. Ace

A photo of Xolo Maridueña. (Gabe Ajuaro)Xolo Maridueña has joined the cast of One Piece season 3.Netflix has announced that the Cobra Kai star has been cast as Portgas D. Ace in the upcoming third season of the series.One Piece is set to go back into production for season 3 later in 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa.Maridueña joins the previously announced cast member Cole Escola, who is set to play Bon Clay in the upcoming season. Additional cast members […]

November 5, 2025

Music

Watch The Doobie Brothers perform on NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk’

The Doobie Brothers perform onstage during the 2025 Backyard Concert supporting Teen Cancer America and the UCLA Health Center at a private residence on October 03, 2025 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for BC)After taking it to the streets, The Doobie Brothers are now taking it to NPR's Tiny Desk.The Doobies crammed into the performance series' famously intimate setup to play a set of classics, including "Takin' It to the Streets," "Black Water" and "Listen to the Music."They also […]

November 5, 2025

Entertainment

Tom Bergeron to return to ‘Dancing with the Stars’ as guest judge

Tom Bergeron while hosting the season 21 finale of 'Dancing with the Stars' on Nov. 23, 2015. (Adam Taylor/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images)Tom Bergeron is coming back to the ballroom.The former host of Dancing with the Stars is making his return to the show for its special 20th anniversary episode on Nov. 11. He will join the panel as a guest judge for the special episode.This marks Bergeron's first appearance on Dancing with the Stars since he exited […]

November 5, 2025

Music

On This Day, Nov. 5, 1971: Elton John released ‘Madman Across the Water’

On This Day, Nov. 5, 1971 ...Elton John released his fourth studio album, Madman Across the Water, featuring nine tracks composed and performed by Elton, with lyrics written by his songwriting partner Bernie Taupin.The album featured two future Elton classics, “Tiny Dancer” and “Levon,” although neither were huge hits at the time they were released. In fact, while “Levon” peaked at #24, “Tiny Dancer” failed to make the top 40, only making it to #41.Madman Across the Water charted at […]

November 5, 2025

Health

Medical Notes: Why Asthma Differs Between Genders, In-Flight Medical Emergencies, And How Daydreaming Could Get You A Promotion

Why does asthma differ between genders? Research shows that the condition starts at different times, presents with different symptoms, and responds differently to treatment between men and women. A new study examined this divergence at a genetic level and identified 61 genes that have significantly different expressions related to asthma. Surprisingly, this research also revealed that the condition changes depending on age and tissue type, too. The research is published in the American Journal Of Respiratory Cell And Molecular Biology. […]

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