Have a Holly Dolly Christmas

Dolly Parton

The most delightful early holiday surprise has landed at Dollar General! Dolly Parton has released an adorable Christmas collection that’ll have your home looking like a winter wonderland without breaking the bank. Holly Dolly Magic – Almost Everything for Under $13 Almost every single piece in the collection is under $13, and the quality and […]

Increasing Measles Outbreaks Across the US Add to Record Case Count 

Child with measles rash being examined by doctor

A deadly measles outbreak in Texas ended in August, but outbreaks in other parts of the United States continue to add hundreds of new measles cases to this year’s record national total. As AccuWeather reports, there have been an average of 27 new measles cases reported each week since the end of August, according to data from the […]

Vogue publisher Condé Nast will Cease Showing Fur in all Editorial and Advertising

Vogue magazine issues splayed on table

In a major blow to the polarizing fur industry, the venerable fashion bible Vogue will no longer feature “new animal fur in editorial content or advertising,” according to updated guidelines on the website of its parent company, Condé Nast. And that’s not all. As CNN reports, the guidelines — which allow for “defined exceptions, including byproducts of […]

October 21 is National Pets for Veterans Day

Man in army fatigues smiling petting happy German Shepherd dog

October 21 is National Pets for Veterans Day, and it’s a day to spread awareness of the emotional needs of veterans and assist them in transitioning back into civilian life.  The organization Pets for Vets was founded on October 21, 2009, by Clarissa Black, an animal behaviorist and trainer looking to help the veterans with issues […]

Tis the Season for National Pumpkin Cheesecake… Day!

Slice of pumpkin cheesecake on plate surrounded by mini pumpkins

Each year on October 21st, National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day celebrates the flavors of fall. Cheesecake is one of America’s favorite desserts and by adding pumpkin, we are relishing everything that’s the best of the flavorful fall season. This sweet dessert mixes fresh soft cheese, cream cheese or cottage cheese, eggs, and sugar to create a […]

Wu-Tang Clan Announces Final Australia Tour: Wu-Tang Forever – The Final Chamber

Hip-hop history is heading Down Under—one last time. Wu-Tang Clan, one of the most influential rap collectives of all time, is set to return to Australia in 2026 for a series of arena shows billed as their final performances in the country. The tour, dubbed Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber, will hit Brisbane, Melbourne, and […]

Charlie Puth Announces New Album Whatever’s Clever!—and Baby on the Way

Charlie Puth has a lot of changes coming—and he’s embracing every one of them. The pop hitmaker revealed this week that his fourth studio album, Whatever’s Clever!, is set to drop on March 6, 2026 via Atlantic Records. Alongside the announcement, Puth released a nostalgic, synth-soaked music video for the lead single, “Changes”—and tucked a […]

Kenny Chesney Inducted Into Country Music Hall of Fame: “The Proudest Moment of My Life”

Country music just crowned a new legend. Kenny Chesney was officially inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame during a heartfelt ceremony held Sunday night at the CMA Theater in Nashville. The 57-year-old singer joined fellow inductees Tony Brown and the late June Carter Cash in receiving country music’s highest honor. During his emotional […]

Sick New World Festival Returning in 2026 With Two Major Events

After a brief hiatus in 2025, the heavy music mecca known as Sick New World is making its thunderous return—bigger and bolder than ever. The festival will return in 2026 as not one but two single-day events: first on April 25th in Las Vegas, and then on October 24th in Fort Worth, Texas. News of […]

Rock world mourns the loss of Sam Rivers, founding bassist of Limp Bizkit, at 48

The music world awoke to heartbreaking news: Sam Rivers, the founding bassist and co‑writer of iconic nu‑metal band Limp Bizkit, has died at the age of 48. The band confirmed the loss in a statement shared on social media. “Today we lost our brother. Our bandmate. Our heartbeat,” the statement read. “Sam Rivers wasn’t just our bass player […]