Chris Chitsey and Bee Smith’s single “Be Mary,” is not a matter of volume, spectacle, or production excesses, it’s all in placement. Every component seems to understand its role. The vocals are prominently at the front while acoustic guitar establishes the country ambience, and strings occupy the space around the singers without distracting from them.
Mike Love made his first live appearance with The Beach Boys since health issues forced the band to cancel or postpone a series of tour dates celebrating the 60th anniversary of Pet Sounds. The 85-year-old Love, the only remaining classic-era Beach Boys member in the touring lineup, joined the band for their concert at PNC
View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images Sofía Vergara and Joe Manganiello’s divorce is back in the headlines, and this time he is the one doing the talking. The Modern Family star has long said their age gap and different views on having kids ended their marriage in 2023. Joe’s upcoming memoir, Bloodlines, paints a much
At this point, Pokémon has ample characters to support just about any holiday. Ghosts have been around since the original Generation and have been grandfathered into Halloween, especially the iconic triple-evolution series of Gastly, Haunter, and Gengar. Since then, numerous classic Pokémon like Chandelure have been introduced, while others have settled comfortably into the Autumn
The Real Housewives of Atlanta stars NeNe Leakes and Phaedra Parks are opening up about their ongoing contact with their former costar Kim Zolciak after her son, Kroy Jagger “KJ” Biermann Jr., was accused of felony sexual battery and sodomy. “We talked. We texted, maybe right when it happened,” Leakes, 58, exclusively told Us on


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In an era when the president regularly drops the F-word (and contemplates livestreaming an execution), it hardly seems like a big deal when an SNL host does the same. Even so, it’s been nearly a decade since a host last uttered the expletive during a live broadcast (Sam Rockwell did so in 2018), and the
Craig Melvin was recently away from his usual spot on Today. However, he has since explained what was going on. However, it was one of his co-stars who first broke the news. Willie Geist Recently Filled In For Craig Melvin During A Recent Episode Of Today Melvin has been part of Today since 2018, becoming
Image Credit: Getty Images For nearly 50 years, the woman by Mike Ditka’s side was his wife, Diana Ditka. The Chicago Bears legend, who coached the team to its only Super Bowl title, died on October 9, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. While Mike spent decades as one of the loudest voices in football,
Image Credit: Getty Images Sofía Vergara is not only a beloved actress and America’s Got Talent judge, but she has also had a highly publicized love life. The Modern Family star has been married twice, first to her high school sweetheart, Joe Gonzalez, and later to actor Joe Manganiello. Sofía and Joe Manganiello were married
This is afantastic film, in all senses of the word. Brad Bird, part of the original Pixar brain trust, who contributed to arguably one of the late golden ages of American feature animation, is back with awork – alabour of love, no less – that would happily rub its chrome-plated shoulders among the eccentric likes
Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver remain some of the very best, if not the very best, Pokémon games of all time. Their stunning pixel art, expansive ambitions, and incredible roster of the titular creatures make them thoroughly engrossing experiences from start to finish. It is a shame, then, that these legendary titles are locked to the
Influencer Isabella Jones will forever remember her relationship with the late Presley Gerber after the model’s unexpected death last month. “My sweet Presley, I will miss you for the rest of my life,” Jones, 27, wrote via Instagram on Friday, October 9, sharing a carousel of throwback photos with Gerber. Few details about Gerber and
We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. Any products or services put forward appear in no particular order. if you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Wearing a trench coat is always a strong fashion choice, able to set you apart from the crowd. But what’s particularly fascinating about the best
We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. Any products or services put forward appear in no particular order. if you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. The Jacket Trend You Can Hear Before You See There’s a sharp metallic click echoing across menswear right now. Fireman clasp jackets, once built for
We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. Any products or services put forward appear in no particular order. if you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Letting go of summer is never easy, though it can be made more bearable should your wardrobe be prepared for the cooler climes that await.
There’s something reassuringly old-fashioned about a country song willing to admit that love can be difficult without immediately turning the story into a breakup anthem. That’s the territory Kathy Ross explores on “When We Kiss,” a new single about two people who have made it past the honeymoon stage and into the far more complicated
Former black midi frontman Geordie Greep denied an allegation of rape during a concert in Vancouver on Thursday night (October 8th), after an individual distributed fliers outside the venue accusing him of sexual assault. Greep took the stage without his usual backing band and addressed the allegation directly, telling the audience: “Essentially what happened last
Audiences have watched Lauryn “Pumpkin” Efird’s life for years. Recently, she made a powerful admission during a podcast appearance. Following this, fans shared comments about looking back at a scene from one of the family’s shows in a different light. Lauryn ‘Pumpkin’ Efird Recently Made An Appearance On The After The Call Podcast Viewers were
Go inside the 1930s NYC prison where gay inmates staged the campiest pageant in history, then catch up on the latest from Gay TikTok: Speed did a backflip. @netflixisajoke Do. A. Flip! Do. A. Flip! Do. A. Flip! #ColdAsBalls #KevinHart #Speed @imkevinhart @ishowspeed ♬ original sound – Netflix Is A Joke Conor McGrath broke in
ICYMI: It’s “Locktober,” a month fully devoted to locking in, at least according to a hilarious TikTok mom. Of course, that was hardly the craziest story in LGBTQ+ news, from the return of ButtTootKing, to Tom Daley getting all dolled up, and a Grindr convo that went surprisingly well. Plus, we reminisced on the ’90s,
Image Credit: Getty Images for 2521 Entertainm Katie Zacharia a conservative commenter, has been selected by Donald Trump to serve as the next White House press secretary, replacing Karoline Leavitt in the job. Multiple outlets reported the news on October 9, 2026. Zacharia has extensive experience in conservative media and Republican politics. She previously served
Image Credit: Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/WireImage James Blunt became a global sensation in 2004 when his debut album Back to Bedlam soared up the charts, thanks to the massive success of “You’re Beautiful.” The soulful ballad, paired with his background as a former British Army officer, made him an unexpected heartthrob around the world. Romantic hits
Chappell Roan is turning queer joy into a full-blown spectacle. The Grammy-winning pop star has unveiled an expanded lineup for the Super Graphic Spectacular, a two-night benefit at Los Angeles’ Shrine on Oct. 21-22, bringing together Caroline Polachek, Lola Young, MUNA, Tinashe and a host of drag, burlesque and circus performers. Amanda Lepore, Blaine Petrovia,
Phoebe Bridgers has reunited with boygenius bandmates Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus for a stripped-back performance at New York’s Cherry Lane Theatre, including an acoustic rendition of “On Video,” her new original song for the A24 film PRIMETIME. The three-song set is part of Sound Check at Cherry Lane Theatre, a performance series produced by


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Spoilers ahead about S.W.A.T.: Exile season 1, episode 3. Sparks are flying on 44 Squad! As they unwind at Ethan’s apartment, Jude and Sammy let their guard down and take things to the next level. The result? A hookup on their teammate’s couch. It’s an unexpected step forward for the pair of guarded characters as
Dexter: Resurrection season 2 is adding even more to its roster. After 20 years, Dexter Morgan (played by Michael C. Hall) is returning for more in Dexter: Resurrection season 2 as everyone’s favorite serial killer attempts to clean the streets of New York and build a life with his son Harrison (played by Jack Alcott).
Alanis Morissette is getting into the holiday spirit with Good Weather for Immaculate Conception, her first-ever holiday album, due Nov. 6 via Epiphany Music/Virgin Music. The 14-track collection features seasonal standards, two new original songs and a lineup of collaborators that includes Brandi Carlile, Steve Martin, Martin Short and Joy Oladokun. The album opens with
We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. Any products or services put forward appear in no particular order. if you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Pierre Mahéo loves flannel. He just can’t wear it any more. “I am maybe the biggest fan of traditional flannel,” the founder and creative director