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'From socialite to shopgirl': American Girl Samantha gets a new story
As the American Girl doll company celebrates its 40th anniversary, Samantha has turned 25 — and is the subject of a new historical fiction novel by author Fiona Davis.
Watch Michael Stipe join members of The National for R.E.M.’s ‘E-Bow The Letter’
The surprise collaboration came during a weekend celebrating Aaron and Bryce Dessner's 50th birthdays The post Watch Michael Stipe join members of The National for R.E.M.’s
U2 to skip Chile on Latin American tour for first time after negotiations reportedly fall through
The band have played in the country on all four of their previous visits to the region, but their 2027 tour will only stop in Mexico
Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan calls Blink-182’s Travis Barker the “most influential” drummer of the last 30 years
“You have influenced more popular drummers in the last thirty years than any drummer I can think of" The post Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan calls Blink-182’s Travis Barker the
Iron Maiden announce surprise 2027 North American tour
The metal legends had planned to take a break next year, but have now added a final run of shows to their 50th anniversary tour The post Iron Maiden announce surprise 2027 North
‘Dirty Dancing’ Sequel Will Honor Patrick Swayze, as Producers Work with Jennifer Grey to Write Baby’s Next Chapter
Producer Nina Jacobson also revealed why "Crazy Rich Asians" is getting an HBO series instead of a movie sequel at IndieWire's Future of Filmmaking Summit.
Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus Are Reportedly Engaged
The country singer and father to Miley Cyrus has been dating actor Elizabeth Hurley for over a year.
Eminem Defends New Collaboration With ‘Old Friend’ Kid Rock: ‘Not About Choosing Sides’
"Just choosing to make music," rapper says of appearing on "Heal My Faith" off Rock's faith-based LP
John Wilson’s Next Documentary Will Reportedly Show Audiences ‘How to’ Tour Like Harry Styles
Hot off the success of his feature debut “The History of Concrete,” the beloved documentarian has turned his camera onto the pop star and his recent tour.
Iron Maiden Announce Surprise 2027 North American Tour
Heavy metal legends were "planning on taking a break" next year, but will instead play final 16 shows of their 50th anniversary tour
'Wait Wait' for October 17, 2026: We celebrate fall with our coziest guests!
This week, we celebrate the arrival of autumn by going apple picking with some of our favorite guests, including Sally Field, Caro Claire Burke, Jason Narducy, and Robert Smigel.
Pope Leo XIV leaves hospital days after lung cancer surgery
The Pope left Rome's Gemelli Hospital Saturday, days after surgery for lung cancer removed the lower lobe of his right lung
Seth Rogen Trusted Animated ’Tangles’ Would Resonate Because of Its ’Specificity’
“You could put 10 movies on the screen. If this was one of them
Say Now Aren’t Flirting on New Single, They’re Just ‘Hot and Talking’
The track will appear on the British girl group's debut EP Say What You See , co-written and executive produced by PinkPantheress, out Nov. 13
Architects’ Sam Carter speaks out on impact “anxiety and constant focus” on his voice after online criticism
"The more I tried, the crueler the comments over the summer got and it led me to a place where I was physically and emotionally shot" The post Architects’ Sam Carter speaks out
Watch Metallica share pro-shot footage of ‘…And Justice For All’ and ‘The Call Of Ktulu’ at Las Vegas Sphere residency
The ‘Life Burns Faster’ residency opened earlier this month The post Watch Metallica share pro-shot footage of ‘…And Justice For All’ and ‘The Call Of Ktulu’ at Las Vegas Sphere
Liam Gallagher says Fontaines D.C. “are not good enough” to open for Oasis on their ‘Live ’27’ tour
The Irish band launched their new album ‘Dopamine Chamber’ yesterday (October 16) The post Liam Gallagher says Fontaines D.C
Harry Styles pays tribute to Liam Payne on anniversary of One Direction star’s death with moving new song ‘What Is Enough’
“There are so many people in my life, friends and people that I’ve worked with that I wouldn’t have been able to do this without
Harry Styles Performs New Song Written for Liam Payne on Anniversary of His Death
The singer debuted the unreleased song "What Is Enough" in honor of his former One Direction bandmate
Pharrell Trying to ‘Rewrite History’ and ‘Erase’ Chad Hugo from Neptunes, Producer Claims
"Hugo has always been at the center of the Neptunes' success and is equally responsible for the duo’s special place in the industry," a new court filing says
Can AI Make a Sci-Fi Series for $38,000? Artlist’s ‘The Arc’ Puts It to the Test
Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether they could that they didn't stop to think about whether they should.
Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti Were So ‘Perfect’ in ‘The Debut’ That They Cut Shooting Time Short
Joined by Moore, the star of his latest film “The Debut,” filmmaker Jesse Eisenberg revealed to the Middleburg Film Festival audience that every scene used is his leads' "first
The 13 Best Horror Movies to Stream Right Now
A highly opinionated guide to the scariest, spookiest, and most seasonally appropriate horror movies to stream this October.
Katie Zacharia on Thursday: a “Fabulous and Wonderful Addition.” Katie Zacharia on Friday: Out of a Job.
Plus, Hegseth’s snuff-film plans foiled.
On the Ground in Marfa and London
On the eve of a major renovation, The Chinati Foundation welcomed locals and interlopers to its annual big weekend, complete with art stars, movie stars, and Texas eccentrics.
Pedro Pascal and His Sister Lux Bring Family Support to the Premiere of ‘Behemoth!’
Pedro and Lux Pascal arrived at the BFI London Film Festival for the screening of his latest film, Behemoth!
Stanley Tucci on Fatherhood, AI, and Semiretirement After Masterplan
The Oscar nominee stars in the new art heist movie Masterplan, and talks authenticity in the artificial age: “I can’t tell half the time what’s real and what isn’t on Instagram
To Madvillainy and beyond: How Stones Throw Records created a galaxy of taste
From generational classics like J Dilla's Donuts to the star turns of Sudan Archives and Anderson .Paak
A$AP Rocky Finally Drops His ‘Fan Favorite’ Song ‘Shroom Clouds’
The track, which the rapper first premiered onstage in 2022, arrives ahead of his Don’t Be Dumb “extension” Disc 2