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Neil Diamond makes surprise appearance at Los Angeles production of ‘A Beautiful Noise’

Bruce Glikas/WireImageNeil Diamond made a surprise appearance during the matinee performance of A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles Saturday.The singer was introduced by the show’s star, Nick Fradiani, during the curtain call, and then Diamond led the audience in a rendition of “Sweet Caroline” from the middle of the orchestra section.This isn’t the first time Diamond's joined the cast of the show […]

July 14, 2025

Music

On This Day, July 14, 1978: Talking Heads release their sophomore album, ‘More Songs About Buildings And Food’

On This Day, July 14, 1978…Talking Heads released their sophomore studio album, More Songs About Buildings and Food. The album's cover was made up of over 500 Polaroid photos that put together became a picture of the band.The record was a top-40 hit for Talking Heads, peaking at #29 in the U.S. It contained the band’s first hit single, a cover of Al Green’s "Take Me to the River," which […]

July 14, 2025

Entertainment

Vanessa Hudgens expecting 2nd child with husband Cole Tucker

Dia Dipasupil/FilmMagicVanessa Hudgens and husband Cole Tucker are expecting their second child.Hudgens shared the news in an Instagram post featuring photos of her bare baby bump, captioned simply: "Round two!!!!"The couple welcomed their first child last year, following Hudgens' headline-making pregnancy reveal during the 2024 Oscars red carpet pre-show, which she co-hosted.Wearing a fitted black gown, the High School Musical star debuted her baby bump live on air. Their baby was born in July, but Hudgens and […]

July 14, 2025

Entertainment

In brief: ‘Verity’ film gets new release date and more

The film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's novel Verity has a new release date. The movie will now release on Oct. 2, 2026, Deadline reports. It was originally scheduled to release on May 15, 2026. Michael Showalter directs the film, which will star Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett ...Guy Ritchie is no longer directing Road House 2. The director has exited the Amazon MGM film, according to Variety. Jake […]

July 14, 2025

Entertainment

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s #1: ‘Superman’ debuts on top the box office chart

Alon Amir/Warner Bros. PicturesThe latest reboot of Superman, starring David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, soared into the top spot at the box office this weekend, bringing in $122 million in its debut week.According to Variety, the haul earns Superman the third biggest box office opening of 2025, behind A Minecraft Movie, which earned $162 million in its debut weekend, and Lilo & Stitch, which brought in $146 million.Last weekend’s #1, […]

July 14, 2025

Music

Will The Who’s upcoming farewell tour really be their last?

Katja Ogrin/RedfernsThe Who will launch The Song Is Over North American Farewell Tour in August, and while so far they haven’t announced additional dates anywhere outside North America, that doesn’t necessarily mean they are out of the question.A new Pollstar article features an interview with the band’s manager, Bill Curbishley, and Live Nation tour promoter Steve Herman about the tour, and both think more shows are a possibility."I’ve been asking, believe me," Herman says. "I […]

July 14, 2025

Health

Don’t Blame Growing Pains: The Dangers Of Ignoring Childhood Pain

Chronic pain in children is often dismissed as “growing pains,” but ignoring it can lead to lifelong health and socioeconomic consequences. Dr. Tonya Palermo emphasizes the need for better pain education and early intervention to help kids avoid long-term damage. Guest Information: Dr. Tonya Palermo, Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Washington, Director, Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development, Seattle Children’s Hospital Links for more info: Seattle […]

July 13, 2025 2

Viewpoints

Why More Retirees Are Choosing This Option

As inflation and housing costs rise across the U.S., a growing number of retirees are looking beyond the border for a more affordable lifestyle. We speak with a couple enjoying their retirement in Ecuador, and a longtime expat who made the move more than two decades ago. Guest Information: Holly and Mark Deckard, retired couple living in Ecuador David Morrill, expat living in Ecuador Links for more info: Fortune: Boomers […]

July 13, 2025 1

Health

Inside The Ambulance: Chaos, Camaraderie, And The Calls You Never See On TV

In the daily life of a paramedic, true emergencies are rare, resources are thin, and burnout runs high. Instead of glamorized rescues, medics often face issues that would be better handled by social workers and lawyers. This week, Joanna Sokol details her experience on the job and why the field is desperate for better worker rights. Guest Information: Joanna Sokol, Author, A Real Emergency Links for more info: Penguin Random […]

July 13, 2025 1

Viewpoints

Why Are All Major U.S. Cities Sinking?

Across the U.S. and around the world, major cities are slowly sinking. This phenomenon—called land subsidence—is driven by groundwater overuse, rapid urban development and is intensified by climate change. In this segment, experts Tom Parsons and Pietro Teatini break down what’s causing the ground to drop, why it’s happening faster in some places than others, and what can be done to slow or manage the damage before it’s too late. […]

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