Barry Manilow has been open about his long history with cigarettes. “I smoked for 30 years. I started when I was 9 years old,” the “Copacabana” singer told The Standard in 2012, revealing that he later quit before starting the habit again. Manilow eventually shifted to vaping. In December 2025, Manilow announced that he had
The following contains spoilers for Dracula: A Love TaleLuc Besson’s Dracula is a reimagining of the classic horror novel that positions the titular vampire as more of a somber gothic figure than a supernatural threat. Far from the first film to explore the humanity behind the monster, Dracula goes further than most by portraying his
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) voted against a $1.2 trillion 5-bill minibus to reopen the government after a nearly four-day partial shutdown. Boebert said the minibus included $1.3 billion for “child transgender surgeries.” The minibus package, which also included a continuing resolution to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) until February 13, narrowly passed the
What makes you tap out of TV shows you used to watch regularly? I don’t know about you, but when I stop watching a TV show, there’s usually not much drama involved. I just quietly stop caring. One day, the unwatched episodes pile up to the point that instead of feeling behind, I feel relieved.
Before these two cool bros turned into a pop rock duo, they were just runnin’ the concrete jungle, writing music at just 5 years old … and surrounded by acting and writing! They were on Nickelodeon — both part of “The Naked Brothers Band.” One bro was the lead singer and guitarist, while the other
Image Credit: Getty Images for Pepsi Zero Sugar Tyler Shough emerged as one of the NFL’s breakout stars during the 2025 season, ultimately earning Pepsi Zero Sugar NFL Rookie of the Year honors after a standout debut with the New Orleans Saints. Shough threw for 2,384 yards, 10 touchdowns and six interceptions while completing 67.6%
Craig Melvin got a huge break on the Today Show when he was promoted to replace Hoda Kotb. But now he lost another huge opportunity. Keep reading for all the details on the surprising move. TodayHost Craig Melvin Loses Big Opportunity Craig Melvin joined theToday Show in 2018. After co-hosting the show’s third hour for
The newest book from the man Britain’s Channel4 TV calls the Einstein, Newton, Darwin, and Freud of the 21st century is about to be published, not in the USA where Bloom lives, but in France. An Interview With (The) Lucifer (Principle) will be published in Paris early in 2026 by Jardin de Livres in Paris. Why France? The
Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine readily admitted in a new interview he didn’t know anything about Yungblud, but after hearing about the UK singer’s recent high-profile collaborations, the metal veteran advised the rising rocker to “take a break or find something else [musically].” Mustaine was asked by NME if he came across any of Yungblud’s work,
Savannah Guthrie’s strong bond with sister Annie Guthrie is one that many parents dream of. “My sister is by far the most wise, intelligent, thoughtful, creative, generous and profoundly original person I know,” Savannah wrote in her 2024 book, Mostly What Goes Does: Reflections on Seeking and Finding His Love Everywhere. “She is my forever
View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images Lindsey Vonn had to be airlifted from her final downhill race before the 2026 Winter Olympics. Her January 30, 2026, crash concerned onlookers and viewers, as many wondered if she would make it to the Milano Cortina Games this year. Fortunately, the ski champion was able to update her
Bad Bunny has been readying himself for his headlining performance at the Super Bowl LX Halftime Show on Sunday (Feb. 8) in Santa Clara, Ca., by “eating Smashburgers” and thinking about the details so much that it is causing him insomnia. The Puerto Rican superstar told Apple Music today that “last night I couldn’t sleep
One of the best hidden gem comedy/ thriller series on HBO Max has quietly landed on Netflix, making it a must-watch series worth checking out this weekend. This series ran for 5 seasons and 50 episodes from 2016 to 2022. Blending elements of dark comedy and psychological thriller, this HBO Max original series earned a
Love can conquer death in the trailer for Dead Lover, described as “a hilarious, delirious, beautiful, horny, and wholly original Frankensteinian tale.” Shot on 16mm film, the stylized Canadian horror comedy comes to life in select theaters on March 20 via Cartuna x DWECK. Before that, it will screen in “Stink-O-Vision” at Nitehawk Cinema at
You don’t want to miss what’s coming in the season finale of one of the best shows of the year. Matters reach a head in Spartacus Season 1 Episode 10, “Hail Ceaser” as the emotional and political pressure becomes too much and everything explodes. If there is something the Spartacus universe has mastered, it’s the
A vampire turns the tables on a Valentine’s Day axe murderer in the indie horror film Axes and Os. It follows four friends to a small town for a Galentine’s weekend, but their getaway turns into a nightmare when they’re hunted by legendary Valentine’s Day ax murderer Luther Dremel. As terror closes in, the tables
Bodycam horror fans have probably had Raspberry Studio’s psychological horror FPS A.A.U. Black Site on their radar for a while now. With the game due out later this year, and looking to capitalize on the first demo, the developer has announced an updated second demo that’s available now. If you haven’t heard of A.A.U. Black
The Winter Olympics kick off this Friday in Northern Italy, and it will feature a single out trans athlete. Elis Lundholm, a freestyle mogul skier representing Sweden, will compete in the female category despite being a transgender man. 24-year-old Lundholm says he has “always been treated well” by the women he competes alongside. Related Nevertheless,
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. 2026 Libby Book Award Finalists The finalists for the Libby Book Award, which honors the best books of
‘Memba These Iconic Stars?! Published February 5, 2026 12:45 AM PST Do you recall watching and listening to these stars?! London native and singer Natasha Bedingfield was just 23 years old when she took over 2004 with her debut album “Unwritten.” John Glover is best known for playing the perfectly coiffed antagonist, Lionel Luthor, on
Today Show host Savannah Guthrie joined her sister, Annie, and her brother, Camron, to plead for their mother’s safe return. Nancy Guthrie, 84, was kidnapped from her Tucson, Arizona home on February 1st, 2026, and has not been heard from since. So, what did Savannah have to say? Keep reading for all of the details
The virtual girlfriend industry has matured dramatically. What started as basic chatbots has evolved into sophisticated nsfw AI chat systems that millions now use for companionship and intimate exploration. These AI girlfriend apps combine advanced language models, persistent memory, and multimodal features to create surprisingly human-like experiences. I’ve tested eight major nsfw AI chatbot platforms
Some albums arrive on the scene with fireworks and a tagline. REDEMPTION enters the chat by saying the thing that was never said out loud. Karey Lee Woolsey, a singer-songwriter releasing music under the name Karey Lee, released the record on January 2. The entry point is plain: these songs come from lived time. Marketing
Stephen Pearcy has announced a run of 2026 US concert dates, including three gigs with RATT bandmate Warren DeMartini. First up, Pearcy and DeMartini will join forces on February 26th in Highland, California, for a one-off date. The rest of “The Undercover Tour” runs through May, June, and August — totaling seven shows at the
Image Credit: Getty Images Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving senator in Kentucky’s history, has once again drawn public attention over his health following a recent hospitalization for flu-like symptoms, adding to ongoing concerns as he prepares to wind down his decades-long career in Washington. The 83-year-old lawmaker was admitted to a hospital in early February 2026
TikToker Halley Kate McGookin says she can still feel her head injury nearly two years after she was allegedly punched by a man in the streets of New York City. McGookin, 25, appeared at the Manhattan Supreme Court trial of Skiboky Stora on Tuesday, February 3, where she claimed that she was on her way
Donald Trump is known for his offensive remarks to female news correspondents when they try to pull him up on subjects he doesn’t want to talk about, and he’s done it again. When Kaitlan Collin attempted to question Trump on the latest release of Epstein files, he defaulted to attacking her about her appearance, ignoring
Billie Eilish is facing right-wing backlash for comments she made criticizing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the Grammys. While accepting the award for Song of the Year at Sunday night’s 68th Annual Grammy Awards, Eilish called on opponents of federal agents’ brutal enforcement tactics — which have already led to the deaths of at
If you ask me what I love most about watching television, one of my primary answers is the characters. And some of the best shows have strong ensembles with characters and dynamics that are so endearing or compelling that one cannot wait to tune in again to see what new dynamics will be explored and


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