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‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ powers up the box office with the year’s biggest debut

Luigi, Yoshi, Mario and Toad in 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.' (Nintendo, Illumination)Nintendo? More like Ninten-dough. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has taken over the top spot at the box office in the year's biggest global film debut.The animated sequel to 2023's The Super Mario Bros. Movie took in just under $131 million domestically in its first weekend, and worldwide, it earned $372.5 million, according to Box Office Mojo. As per Variety, that's the biggest debut of the year, smashing the record […]

April 6, 2026

Music

Bruce Springsteen to release 2024 Asbury Park concert on CD

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band 'Live From Asbury Park 2024' (Legacy Recordings)Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band are set to release their historic 2024 Sea.Hear.Now festival performance in Asbury Park, New Jersey, on CD.Live From Asbury Park 2024 is already being released as a five-LP set on Record Store Day, April 18, but it will now also be released as a three-CD set on May 29.Recorded during Springsteen and the band’s September 2024 Jersey Shore homecoming, the […]

April 6, 2026

Music

Billy Joel tribute concert performer Matt Nathanson releasing Billy Joel covers EP

Matt Nathanson performs during 'The Music of Billy Joel' at Carnegie Hall on March 12, 2026 in New York City. (Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)At the Billy Joel charity tribute concert at New York City's Carnegie Hall in March, many fans felt that one of the standout performers on the bill was Matt Nathanson, best known for his 2008 hit "Come On Get Higher." It turns out Matt was so inspired by performing Billy's songs at the event that he's recorded an EP of […]

April 6, 2026

Music

Goo Goo Dolls cancel tour due to singer John Rzeznik’s illness

Goo Goo Dolls singer John Rzeznik performs on ABC's 'New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026' (Disney/Chris Willard)Goo Goo Dolls have been forced to cancel the rest of their current Canadian tour, because singer John Rzeznik has contracted pneumonia.A statement on Instagram says that the singer "has not fully recovered," adding, "We are very disappointed and can't wait to get back to Canada as soon as possible." All tickets will be refunded at the point of purchase.The tour, which launched […]

April 5, 2026

Viewpoints

Culture Crash: Why “Shrinking” Feels Like The TV We Want Right Now

Welcome to Culture Crash, where we examine American culture – what’s new and old in entertainment… During the so-called golden age of television, during the 2000s and 2010s, many of the best shows were the prestige dramas. Gritty, gripping stories that doubled as deep character studies like The Sopranos, Breaking Bad, The Wire, and the first season of True Detective proved that TV could hang with movies when it came to depicting the shocking violence and corrupt underbelly of society. […]

April 5, 2026

Viewpoints

Viewpoints Explained: Why The Strait Of Hormuz Could Raise Your Grocery Bill

This is Viewpoints Explained… A narrow stretch of water thousands of miles away is quietly shaping what you’ll pay at the grocery store. We break down how conflict in the Strait of Hormuz is driving up global prices. The post Viewpoints Explained: Why The Strait Of Hormuz Could Raise Your Grocery Bill appeared first on Viewpoints Radio.

April 5, 2026

Viewpoints

Are We Overusing Mental Health Language?

Some of the most clinical terms in mental health are now part of everyday speech used in texts, arguments and self-diagnosis. We look at how this cultural shift is changing the way people interpret behavior, label others and understand themselves – and why these medical terms may lead to more confusion and conflict. Guests: Dr. Jessi Gold, Psychiatrist & Chief Wellness Officer, University of Tennessee System Dr. Isabelle Morley, Clinical Psychologist & Author, They’re Not Gaslighting You Dr. Jessi Gold […]

April 5, 2026

Viewpoints

When Anxiety Starts Early: What’s Changed For Kids Today

We look at why thousands of dams are coming down across the U.S. and what changes happen once a river is no longer held back. In places like the Klamath River, the shift is already visible, offering a clearer picture of what restoration can look like and lead to. Guests: Jennifer Licate, School Counselor & Educator Academic material that was once introduced later is now showing up earlier, and for some students, this changes how they feel about school early […]

April 5, 2026

Health

Medical Notes: How To Heal Faster After A Heart Attack, How Sleep Deprivation Distorts Legal Evidence, And Is Keto Good For Your Brain?

Is ‘Keto’ the key to a more resilient brain? Research in the Journal Of Neurochemistry shows that a high-fat, low-carb diet may preserve cognitive health. It provides an alternative energy source for brains that struggle to process glucose. Scientists also found that mice with the strongest genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s had healthier gut bacteria and more brain energy. These findings suggest that tailoring a person’s diet to their specific DNA could be a powerful tool in slowing or stopping […]

April 4, 2026