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Neil Diamond gives ‘Song Sung Blue’ star Hugh Jackman a special gift

Hugh Jackman as Mark Sardina and Kate Hudson as Claire Stengl in director Craig Brewer's 'Song Sung Blue' (Courtesy of Focus Features @2025 All Rights Reserved)If you're wondering whether or not Neil Diamond likes the new movie Song Sung Blue — based on the true story of a couple who start a Neil Diamond tribute band — look no further than star Hugh Jackman's Instagram feed.In a video posted Sunday, Jackman is seen opening a guitar case to reveal an acoustic […]

January 5, 2026 1

Music

Peter Gabriel releases first single from upcoming album ‘o/i’

Cover of Peter Gabriel single "Been Undone." Artwork by Janaina Mello Landini (Real World Music Ltd / Sony Music Publishing/Peter Gabriel Ltd.)Peter Gabriel has dropped his first new song of the new year.The rocker released "Been Undone," the lead single off his upcoming album o/i, the follow up to 2023’s i/o.As he did with i/o, Gabriel plans to release a new song from the album with each full moon of the year. The entire album will be released by the end of 2026, […]

January 5, 2026 1

Music

On This Day, Jan. 5, 1976: Bob Dylan releases his 17th studio album, ‘Desire’

On This Day Jan. 5, 1976…Fifty years ago, Bob Dylan released his 17th studio album, Desire, which went to #1 on the Billboard chart, and remained there for five weeks.The album, the follow up to 1975’s Blood on the Tracks, had Dylan backed by the musicians he used for his Rolling Thunder Revue tours, with Emmylou Harris and Ronee Blakley providing backup vocals.Notable songs on the album include "Hurricane," which he wrote about the murder case against boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, […]

January 5, 2026 1

Entertainment

In brief: ‘Wonder Man’ official trailer and more

The official trailer for Wonder Man has arrived. Marvel Television's latest series is set to premiere Jan. 27 on Disney+. It consists of eight episodes and was created by Destin Daniel Cretton and Andrew Guest. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II stars as the aspiring actor Simon Williams in the series, which also stars Ben Kingsley back in his Marvel Cinematic Universe role of Trevor Slattery ...The live-action Assasin's Creed series at Netflix has added Tanzyn Crawford to its cast. Deadline reports that […]

January 5, 2026 1

Entertainment

‘Avatar’ sequel kicks ‘Ash’ at box office once again, crosses $1 billion gross

Zoe Saldaña stars as Neytiri in 'Avatar: Fire and Ash.' (20th Century Studios)Happy New Year from Pandora: Avatar: Fire and Ash is the first #1 movie of 2026.James Cameron's epic sci-fi sequel spends a third week on top of the box office, taking in another $40 million over the first weekend of the new year, according to Box Office Mojo. On Sunday, Walt Disney Studios announced that the threequel had passed the $1 billion mark globally.Another Disney billion-dollar grosser, Zootopia 2, […]

January 5, 2026 1

Music

A Rolling Stones collectible mini turntable to be released for Record Store Day

(L-R) Ron Wood, Steve Jordan, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones perform onstage at SoFi Stadium on July 13, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)Fans of The Rolling Stones are going to want to get their hands on a unique collectible that will be available for Record Store Day this spring.Crosley Radio, a founding sponsor of Record Store Day, is set to release The Rolling Stones RSD3 Mini Turntable, a limited-edition, fully functioning turntable dedicated to […]

January 5, 2026 1

Entertainment

31st annual Critics Choice Awards: The winners

31st annual Critics Choice Awards logo (Critics Choice Association)The 31st annual Critics Choice Awards took place Sunday night, hosted by Chelsea Handler. The show aired across E! and USA networks. Here's the list of winners:Film categoriesBest pictureOne Battle After AnotherBest actorTimothée Chalamet, Marty SupremeBest actressJessie Buckley, HamnetBest supporting actorJacob Elordi, FrankensteinBest supporting actressAmy Madigan, WeaponsBest young actor/actressMiles Caton, SinnersBest directorPaul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After AnotherBest original screenplayRyan Coogler, SinnersBest adapted screenplayPaul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After AnotherBest cinematographyAdolpho Veloso, […]

January 5, 2026

Health

What An Extra Five Pounds Can Do To Your Spine – And How To Prevent It

Research suggests many Americans grow up without learning the fundamentals of healthy eating, making it harder to manage weight and long-term health. Even modest weight gain can place added stress on the spine, joints, and muscles, which increases the risk of pain and disability over time. Rather than chasing quick fixes, our experts explain small, steady habits that can protect the body and support healthier aging. Guest Information: Hunter Stoler, certified health coach Dr. Christopher Good, spine surgeon, CEO, Virginia […]

January 4, 2026 1

Viewpoints

Relearning How To Be Friends As An Adult

Making friends as an adult is harder than it looks, with so many of us trying to juggle busy, demanding schedules, living in new places and dealing with a culture that discourages vulnerability. We unpack why so many people feel disconnected and how you can put yourself out there and foster new and genuine friendships. Dr. Jeffrey Jensen Arnett, professor, psychology, Clark University Dr. Marisa G. Franco, psychologist, professor, University of Maryland, author, Platonic Links for more info: Quick Facts […]

January 4, 2026