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In brief: ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ headed to Disney+ and more

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In brief: ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ headed to Disney+ and more

Wedding Crashers is crashing back into cinemas. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the comedy film, Fathom Entertainment is partnering with Warner Bros. Pictures to put the movie back on the big screen. Fans will be able to screen the film on Dec. 4 and Dec. 11. The screening will include an additional 10 minutes of deleted scenes from the film. Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn star in the movie […]

todayOctober 27, 2025

‘Chainsaw Man’ is #1 at the box office; ‘Springsteen’ fails to deliver

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‘Chainsaw Man’ is #1 at the box office; ‘Springsteen’ fails to deliver

'Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc' movie poster (Sony/Crunchyroll)Anime reigned supreme at the box office this weekend, with the film Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc cutting down the competition to take the number one spot with $17.2 million.The film is a sequel to the Chainsaw Man TV series based on Tatsuki Fujimoto's manga series of the same name. It beat out the week’s two other big releases – Regretting […]

todayOctober 27, 2025

Joe Walsh’s personal items, memorabilia to go up for auction

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Joe Walsh’s personal items, memorabilia to go up for auction

Joe Walsh of The Eagles performs onstage with The Eagles during The Classic East - Day 1 at Citi Field on July 29, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Kane/Getty Images for Scoop Marketing)Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Joe Walsh is giving fans a chance to own some items from his personal archives.Julien's Auctions has announced details for the Life’s Been Good: Joe Walsh auction, happening Dec. […]

todayOctober 27, 2025

Food Fight Pt.2: Demands For A Healthier Future

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Food Fight Pt.2: Demands For A Healthier Future

The modern food industry has turned our diets into a profit-driven enterprise, often at the expense of public health. Our expert this week proposes a new framework to rebuild a healthier, more ethical global food system. Though there’s a lot of work to be done, we’re already seeing ongoing policy efforts and growing awareness around the world. Guest Information: Stuart Gillespie, author, Food Fight Links for more info: Gillespie Stubstack […]

todayOctober 26, 2025 2

Knitting, Quilting & The Art Of Starting Over

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Knitting, Quilting & The Art Of Starting Over

For some, healing begins with a single stitch. From a young woman rebuilding her life through knitting to a man wrongfully imprisoned who stayed resilient by quilting, this story weaves together the power of art and building community through passion projects. Nicole Nehrig, clinical psychologist, author, With Her Own Hands: Women Weaving Their Stories Gary Tyler, author, Stitching Freedom: A True Story of Injustice, Defiance, and Hope in Angola Prison […]

todayOctober 26, 2025

Soul Eaters: The Hidden History Of Medicinal Cannibalism In Europe

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Soul Eaters: The Hidden History Of Medicinal Cannibalism In Europe

In Early Modern Europe, the question wasn’t ‘should you eat humans for medicine’, it was ‘what type of humans should you eat for medicine?’ Though some attempted to erase the cannibalistic practices of this period from our history books, our expert explains how people were using human bones, blood, and fat to heal themselves. Guest Information: Richard Sugg, PhD, author, Mummies, Cannibals, and Vampires Links for more info: Sugg LinkedIn […]

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Can Artificial Intelligence Replace Your Therapist?

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Can Artificial Intelligence Replace Your Therapist?

As artificial intelligence moves deeper into mental health spaces, chatbots are starting to mimic real therapy conversations. We explore where these tools can help, where they fall short, and how some states are already beginning to regulate their use in therapeutic settings. Jonathan Alpert, psychotherapist, author, Therapy Nation Jodi Halpern, professor, bioethics & medical humanities, University of California, Berkeley Links for more info: Jonathan Alpert Instagram Jodi Halpern UC Berkeley […]

todayOctober 26, 2025 1

Lena Waithe reveals she’s working on movie with Issa Rae about friendship breakup

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Lena Waithe reveals she’s working on movie with Issa Rae about friendship breakup

(L-R) Lena Waithe and Issa Rae attend the BET Awards 2021 at Microsoft Theater on June 27, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for BET)Lena Waithe may be working on the final season of The Chi, but she has another project in the works. She teases an upcoming collaboration with Issa Rae during her episode of Bustle's One Nightstand series.“I’m working on this movie for myself and Issa […]

todayOctober 24, 2025 1

The Stray Cats release two songs ahead of tour kickoff

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The Stray Cats release two songs ahead of tour kickoff

Stray Cats artwork/(Surfdog Records)The Stray Cats are back with new music.The Rockabilly band — made up of original members Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom —  has released two new tracks, “Stampede” and a cover of Eddie Cochran’s “Teenage Heaven,” both of which mark the first new music they’ve released in six years.“Jim and I cut both songs in Minneapolis at Terrarium Studios,” Setzer says. “‘Stampede’ was an instrumental […]

todayOctober 24, 2025 1

Bryan Adams added to the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony

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Bryan Adams added to the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 logo. (Courtesy Rock & Roll Hall of Fame)Bryan Adams is the latest artist added to the upcoming Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.He joins a previously announced list of performers and presenters that include Heart’s Nancy Wilson, Aerosmith’s Joe Perry, Fleetwood Mac's Mick Fleetwood, Elton John, Tedeschi Trucks Band, David Letterman, Brandi Carlile and more.While the Rock Hall hasn’t revealed who Adams will […]

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