Martin Garrix and U2 have finally unveiled “Fireflies,” a long-gestating collaboration that brings the Dutch EDM superstar together with all four members of the Irish rock icons for the first time. Out now via Darkroom Records, the track blends Bono’s soaring vocals and U2’s arena-sized sensibilities with Garrix’s polished electronic production. It made its live
George Kittle is admitting he had a blast at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Madison Square Garden wedding. Appearing on the Thursday, July 23, episode of the “Unbuttoned” podcast, the San Francisco 49ers tight end reflected on what it was like to attend the celebrity wedding of the year. “The entire thing was fantastic,” George,
By Big Brother standards, Big Brother Season 28 has been the most dramatic season in years. The producers’ decision to include three reality TV veterans in the cast has forced the 14 newbies to adapt to the high intensity of their gameplay. If anything, it highlights the importance of bringing in people who are more
The Beach Boys have rescheduled their remaining summer tour dates so that Mike Love, the only original member in the touring band, can rest and “recharge.” “Playing for you is the highlight of our summer every year — especially as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States while saluting the 60th Anniversary of
A new policy paper delivered by the Center for American Progress (CAP), the influential Democratic think tank, has advice for Democratic Party candidates ahead of the midterm elections: leave the issue of transgender participation in school sports to local schools and sports groups. The policy advice, titled “Ending the Backlash on LGBTQI+ Issues,” comes as


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Famous late-night talk show host Conan O’Brien has been known for his signature red locks and big pouf. Yet, for whatever reason, he has drastically changed up his hairstyle, and fans are shocked by this move. So, what does he look like now, and was there a reason behind this? Keep reading for all of
Shang-Chi’s appearance in Avengers: Doomsday highlights a key issue for the MCU that the franchise ideally needs to focus on going into the final stretch of the Multiverse Saga. Though the MCU’s Multiverse Saga has had some definite high points for the franchise overall – and some major $1B+ hits – the more mixed results
The Valley’s Kristen Doute is weighing in on Jax Taylor’s romance with his publicist — and estranged wife Brittany Cartwright’s former publicist — Lori Krebs. “To me, this is not about Jax. Jax is so diabolical … like, of course,” Kristen, 43, reacted to the news on the Wednesday, July 22, episode of Watch What
Ben Folds testified before a bicameral congressional forum on Tuesday, July 21st, arguing that President Donald Trump’s takeover of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. undermined the federal arts institution and turned it into a “hyper-politicized environment.” Folds was appointed in 2017 as the first artistic advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy
A new study to be presented at an international AIDS conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil next week shows the devastating effects of cuts that the Trump administration has made in the global effort to eradicate HIV/AIDS. Sharp drops in both prevention efforts and treatment for children and others at risk from the disease have
Now that the World Cup is over, it’s time for the real football to begin on Ted Lasso. The beloved comedy show is finally making its return in August after its three-year hiatus. All the sneak previews of the season so far seem to be pointing to Ted Lasso trying to launch a soft reboot
Kacey Musgraves is leaning all the way into summer. The eight-time Grammy winner has unveiled the official video for “Mexico Honey,” the sultry standout from her sixth studio album, Middle of Nowhere. Shot on location in Mexico and directed by Running Bear (Alexa Stone and Stephen Kinigopoulos), the clip doubles as both a postcard to
Since 2006, the Center for Fiction has been highlighting the best debut novels of the year through its First Novel Prize. This year’s 180 eligible titles were published in the US between January 1st and December 31st, and were narrowed down to 19 books by more than 500 writers, librarians, booksellers, and others. The shortlist
Silent cinema has long had areputation of antiquity, seen by most of the 21st century film audience as outdated, irrelevant and culturally redundant. The narrative of film itself has always been driven by the advent of popular new technology. In 1927,The Jazz Singer took audiences by storm, shifting popular cinema into the era of talkies
The Osbourne family lost their beloved patriarch in 2025. Ozzy Osbourne was more than just a rock legend to them. He was the heart of the family. His daughter, Kelly, penned a heartbreaking letter to her “Daddy” on the first anniversary of his death. Keep reading to find out what it said. Kelly Osbourne Reflects
Dragon Ball is officially launching a new collaboration with Converse, and it’s beyond epic. As one of the oldest and most popular anime franchises in history, Dragon Ball has had countless different forms of merchandising over the years; there are all the video games and toys that are to be expected of an anime franchise,
Sharon Osbourne is sharing how fans can honor Ozzy Osbourne on the first anniversary of his death. “As Ozzy would say, ‘When you want to remember me, just yank up the music really loud, as loud as you can get it, and just head bang,’” Sharon, 73, said in an interview with the BBC published
If you want to get something done in Bulgaria, you’ve got to repress any moral scruples you may have and learn to look people in the eye and say, “Yes, Ican make that happen for you, but what do Iget for my troubles?” Kristina Grozeva and Petar ValchanovBlack Money for White Nightsis afilm about an
Republican Sen. John Cornyn (TX) threatened on Monday to block two of President Donald Trump’s anti-LGBTQ+ ambassadorial nominees unless the White House provides proof that it has distributed congressionally pre-approved funds for the President’s Emergency Plan For Aids Relief (PEPFAR), a federal government program to reduce HIV transmissions worldwide. PEPFAR has saved an estimated 26
Guns N’ Roses are set to embark on a North American summer tourfeaturing support from a diverse range of opening acts. The outing kicks off on July 23rd in Raleigh, North Carolina, and wraps up on September 19th in Atlanta. Get Last-Minute Guns N’ Roses Tickets Here Following the announcement earlier this year that keyboardist
You know what they say: “Patience is a virtue.” But that’s not the case with television’s frustrating trend of adapting a “wait and see” philosophy to show seasons. Because there’s nothing wrong with asking viewers to “trust the process,” knowing that the story will eventually take us where we need to be. But when it
Peter Keys has crossed the global stage to find himself amidst the intimate soundscapes of Nashville. For most musicians, the goal is often the next gig, the next tour, or the next big event. For Peter Keys, it’s always been about something smaller and yet far more profound: being there. He calls it “living in


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Howard Stern recently came under fire for letting go of a handful of his loyal staff. The iconic shock jock still has a little over two years left on his SiriusXM contract, so this was a big blow. Now, he is being slammed for not stepping up for the newly unemployed staffers. Keep reading for
A new image of Godzilla reveals an incredible upgrade for the iconic kaiju, granting the King of Monsters gleaming armor in an apocalyptic battle. Here’s what you need to know about the upgrade, and what comes next… Godzilla is constantly changing, with every threat pushing it to achieve a new level of power. From Godzilla
A Morgan Wallen concertgoer is accused of urinating on a man and members of his family during the country singer’s performance at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, on Saturday, July 18. Troy Grevelding alleged to TMZ on Monday, July 20, that a man sitting behind him, his wife, brother and 8-year-old niece exposed himself
When you’ve got alion behind you and the sea in front of you, the only choice is to dive in and hope for the best. So says Mariama (Sokhna Diallo) aSenegalese immigrant in Cyprus who, the day after her 18th birthday, has been turfed out of aspecial facility for child refugees and told she has
Rebecca is channeling a bard, Jeff’s referencing multiple epics, Vanessa’s making noises about the score. The nerd factor is turned all the way up today, because we’ve all officially seen The Odyssey. We always do the homework here at Book Riot, and we won’t even try to pretend that we don’t love it when the
A 30-year-old Florida man who shot and paralyzed his 24-year-old LGBTQ+ neighbor after months of harassment pleaded guilty to attempted manslaughter and will now face seven years in prison. The attacker, Tyler Getchell, pleaded guilty last May 4 to shooting Kyle McFarlane. The Florida Times-Union reported Getchell’s sentencing on Monday morning. His sentence requires him