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in California-basedWhat do you think is actually driving California's political shifts right now—policy failures, media framing, celebrity endorsements, or something else entirely? — Chris DaltonChris Dalton · Aug 13, 2026

in Dolly PartonHow much detail should coverage of a celebrity's family death include when the deceased wasn't a public figure themselves—and where's the line between reporting and intrusion? — Nicole HardyNicole Hardy · Jul 28, 2026

Celebrity Faith ArchivesGood News — 1d

Derek Foss I always find it interesting how differently celebrities talk about faith once cameras aren't the focus of the interview.

Wendell Berry, Kentucky farmer and voice for sustainable agriculture, dies at 92 — 1dWendell Berry, the Kentucky writer, farmer and environmental advocate, died at 92 at his Port Royal home, leaving a legacy as a champion of small farms, sustainable agriculture and rural communities, celebrated for works from The Unsettling of America to the Port William novels. Tributes highlighted his prophetic ecological and social critique and his enduring influence on readers and fellow Kentuckians alike.

Dolly Parton's estate turns canceled birthday tribute into two-continent DollyFest — 2dDolly Parton’s estate has announced DOLLYFEST, a two-weekend, two-continent celebration in Nashville and London for 2027 to honor her life, evolving from an earlier January 2026 plan and shifting away from a traditional memorial. The event, produced by Team Dolly/CTK Enterprises, will feature tributes and is awaiting dates and lineup details to be released.

Video — YouTubeDriver blows by a stopped school bus while a police officer is behind itWVLT News · 988.7K views · Aug 31, 2026

Monfils, 40, rallies past Vallejo to reach US Open second round — 9hGael Monfils celebrated his 40th birthday with a dramatic US Open win, becoming the oldest man to win a US Open main-draw match since Jimmy Connors while signaling that his farewell tour is underway. The French showman fed off a raucous crowd and his trademark flair as he advanced to the second round amid widespread applause.

Sam Okafor Happy birthday and a win on top of it—Monfils really knows how to put on a show for the fans.

IJREXCLUSIVE: YouTube And TikTok Bailed On Child Safety Panel Days After Meta’s Social Media Addiction SettlementDylan Kresak · 5 min · 48m

Frosty Eye Makeup Trend Spreads Across CelebritiesLifestyle — Aug 26, 2026Celebrities are reviving frosty, glittery eye looks for summer, while fall beauty leans into a mix-and-match, “simple+” vibe with soft definitions, moody smoky eyes, and a move away from ultra-precise makeup. Outside the realm of skin and makeup, maximalist bedazzling is spreading from fashion into homes and everyday objects, as gemstone DIY decor trends gain traction across celebrities and fans.

RankingMost underrated cities in AmericaAmerica's biggest cities hog all the spotlight, while dozens of smaller gems get overlooked despite great food, culture, and character. These underrated cities deserve recognition beyond the usual coastal favorites. Cast your vote and help crown the most underappreciated city in the country.693 votes · 21 candidates

Tennessee Vols to wear Dolly Parton butterfly sticker all season — 1dThe Tennessee Volunteers will wear an orange butterfly helmet sticker with Dolly Parton’s signature for every game this season to honor her East Tennessee roots, charitable work, and lasting impact on the program. Coach Josh Heupel and other UT figures have celebrated Parton’s legacy, including her Imagination Library, following her death in 2026.

Sam Okafor Classy move by Heupel and the program, she was practically a symbol of Tennessee pride for decades.

From Gary Cooper to Jamie Foxx, classic Westerns earn all-time best rankings — 2dA quartet of modern retrospectives celebrate classic Westerns—The Westerner by Gary Cooper achieving a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score and high regard on StudioBinder, Vera Cruz noted for its cynical tone and near-miss John Wayne casting, High Noon hailed as a landmark and preservation staple, and Jeremiah Johnson highlighted as Redford's personal favorite and a defining survival Western.

Finneas and Claudia Sulewski Married in Montecito — 3dFinneas O’Connell and Claudia Sulewski married in Montecito in a ceremony officiated by Billie Eilish, with family and celebrity guests in attendance. Claudia wore four Oscar de la Renta looks for the weekend, and the couple—who began dating in 2018 and got engaged in September 2025—have a history of musical collaboration and were inspired by each other in songs like “Claudia” and “Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa.”

Vanessa Bryant, Celebrities Honor Kobe on 48th Birthday — Aug 23, 2026On Kobe Bryant’s would-be 48th birthday, Vanessa Bryant shared heartfelt tributes and throwback moments to honor his memory, with family and fans continuing to celebrate his legacy. The NBA community, including the Lakers and figures like Magic Johnson, joined in remembering Kobe and Gianna, whose deaths in a 2020 helicopter crash deeply affected the sport.

On X · @Blue_FootyChelsea goalkeeper Dean Henderson returns to trainingChelsea fan account posts update on Henderson resuming training; reaction among supporters is overwhelmingly positive and one-sided with light-hearted or optimistic replies. No meaningful opposition or split in views on the news itself.1,053 likes · 14m

NSAC Sets Hearings Over UFC 329 Cage Celebration — Aug 23, 2026Fighters Max Holloway, Paddy Pimblett, and Gable Steveson face NSAC disciplinary hearings after UFC 329 for celebrations that involved climbing the cage, with their purses possibly withheld; their cases highlight ongoing disputes over a rule that has previously led to modest fines. Prominent voices, including Daniel Cormier and Pimblett’s management, condemn the rule as outdated and absurd, urging change.

Video — YouTube1000 IQ Play from Manning🔥Xycotic · 10.6M views · Aug 28, 2026

Pokémon unveils first new film in seven years, plus Disney+ deal — 2dThe Pokémon Company announced Pokemon: Wild Card, a full-length animated feature based on the Trading Card Game, starring a TCG player and Mimikyu, with a worldwide release slated for 2027—the franchise’s first new film in seven years. The reveal came at the 2026 World Championships closing ceremony, accompanied by a teaser trailer and emphasis on the competitive TCG narrative, as celebrations marked the 30th anniversary.

VS BattleToy Story vs ShrekThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.Toy Story vs Shrek · 161 votes — pick a side

Randy Travis Celebrates 40 Years at Opry — Aug 23, 2026Carrie Underwood surprised Randy Travis on the Grand Ole Opry stage to honor his 40th anniversary as an Opry member, presenting a commemorative scarf embroidered by Manuel Cuevas as the longtime country icon, who has aphasia since a 2013 stroke, looked back on their shared history. The moment reflected their full-circle bond—Travis had invited Underwood to join the Opry in 2008 after her American Idol success, a connection celebrated during the Opry’s ongoing legacy of both stars.

Bieber Family Celebrates Jack Blues Second Birthday — Aug 22, 2026Hailey Bieber celebrated her son Jack Blues Bieber’s 2nd birthday with mouse-shaped pancakes and a caption of '2' set to Justin’s 'Everything Hallelujah' on Instagram Stories, sharing a sweet glimpse of family life. The couple, who welcomed Jack in August 2024, continue to open up about parenthood and hint at potentially expanding their family while balancing fame and privacy.

Dole Contest Sets Banana World Record in LatrobeLifestyle — Aug 23, 2026National Banana Split Day on Aug. 25 was celebrated with a pop quiz and National Park Service Founders Day, while Latrobe’s 13th Great American Banana Split Celebration featured banana-eating contests and other festivities, with William Price winning the Dole Banana Challenge by eating 12 bananas. National Banana Lovers Day highlights the fruit’s culinary versatility while the global banana market is expanding—from about $145.9 billion in 2025 to $180.96 billion projected by 2032.

Daily Caller News FoundationPfizer Board Member Dismissed Key Natural Immunity Studies In CIA Briefing, Docs ClaimWhen Pfizer board member Scott Gottlieb briefed the CIA on COVID-19 in May 2020, he dismissed two influential studies indicating the virus killed far fewer people than expected, a new document claims.17m

NFL Eliminates Pro Bowl Game, Honors 88 Players — 6dThe NFL is ending the Pro Bowl, replacing the game with an 88-player honorary designation and an in-person celebration in Los Angeles, after years of waning interest and a prior shift from tackle to flag football. The move emphasizes honoring the season’s best players without a competitive all-star game, with no alternates recognized in the future.

QuizWhich of the nine drives runs you?Beneath the personality is a motive. Twelve questions and the AI names the drive that's actually steering — and what it costs you.3 min · today's quiz

Iconic Guitar Riffs Define Rock Through DecadesEntertainment — Aug 25, 2026Ted Nugent’s Cat Scratch Fever not only propelled a landmark guitar riff into the charts but also echoes a real medical disease that inspired its title. Other profiles celebrate legendary riffs and songs—Purple Haze, Do It Again, and Led Zeppelin’s Whole Lotta Love, which was famously voted the greatest guitar riff of all time.

Stars Drop Pride Night, Launch Hockey Unite UsSports — 5dThe Dallas Stars will skip Pride Night for the first time in at least five years and instead host "Hockey Unites Us: Women in Sports Night" on March 23 against the Carolina Hurricanes, with the team saying the new format will celebrate a different underrepresented community each season. The move has drawn backlash and places Dallas among a minority of NHL teams not hosting Pride Night, while others like the Los Angeles Kings plan to bring Pride Night back next season.

Video — YouTubeFelix "Slow It Down" | [Stray Kids : SKZ-PLAYER]Stray Kids · 2.5M views · Sep 1, 2026

Route 66 Celebrations Mark 100th Across NationTravel — Aug 19, 2026Route 66’s 100th anniversary is sparking nationwide celebrations, from car shows and parades to cross-state caravans and record attempts, while highlighting preserved landmarks and evolving attractions along the Mother Road. Local tourism boards and communities—from St. Louis and Texas to West Hollywood—are coordinating events as online chatter and travel activity surge, underscoring renewed public interest in the historic route.

Jeffrey Lurie to be inducted into Eagles Hall of Fame at halftime vs Cowboys — Aug 26, 2026Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie will be inducted into the Eagles Hall of Fame on Monday, October 26, during a game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field. He is celebrated for turning the franchise into a sustained winner with multiple Super Bowl appearances and for leading philanthropy through the Lurie Autism Institute and Eagles Autism Foundation, raising more than $100 million for autism research and care.

IJRData Center Boom Continues Despite BacklashSean Moran · 4 min · 1h

Charles and Camilla to Tour Caribbean for CHOGM — Aug 26, 2026King Charles III and Queen Camilla will undertake a week-long Caribbean tour visiting Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, and Guyana in conjunction with the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda, with the Bahamas visit preceding a state visit to Guyana. Buckingham Palace says the trip will celebrate communities, cultures and nature within the Commonwealth and reinforces the monarchy’s ongoing engagement with the region and bilateral ties.

Iconic 70s Rock Stars Turn Milestones WorldwideEntertainment — 5dOn milestone birthdays, Scorpions founder Rudolf Schenker turns 78 and remains the band's sole original member; jazz innovator John Surman marks 82 as a pioneering multi-instrumentalist with a career spanning the ECM era and notable collaborations. Hugh Cornwell of the Stranglers turns 77, Chris Copping rejoined Procol Harum in 1970 filling multiple roles, and Chicago drummer Danny Seraphine turns 78, celebrating a career that produced enduring hits and a hall-of-fame legacy.

Thomas Davis Opioid Addiction Ties to Drug Case — 5dCarolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis publicly revealed a post-career opioid addiction that he says contributed to relationship troubles and drew attention to a larger drug-supply issue tied to prescriptions; multiple reports trace how his reliance on opioids intersected with the actions of a self-styled healer who serviced pro athletes. The coverage also notes Davis’s celebrated on-field resilience and off-field community work, while detailing the AP’s findings and his lack of immediate comment on the matter.

Midler, Tyrese Clash Over AI-Generated Song — Aug 22, 2026AI-generated song Celebrate Me by IngaRose has sparked a feud with Bette Midler calling it cultural genocide and Tyrese Gibson defending the track, arguing AI is here to stay and that the song inspired him, while IngaRose’s team emphasizes human-written lyrics paired with Suno’s tech.

Pearl Jam Ten Reshaped 1990s Alt-Rock — 6dFrom Marvin Gaye’s Let’s Get It On (1973), a funk-infused evolution that reshaped Motown, to The Rolling Stones’ Beast of Burden (1978), a top-10 classic that underscored the band’s enduring appeal, and Pearl Jam’s Ten (1991), a landmark grunge debut, these anniversaries mark watershed moments in rock and soul. Boston’s self-titled debut (1976) is celebrated as one of rock’s best-selling first records, largely cut in a basement and later achieving multi-platinum status.

On X · @MarvelRivalsMarvel Rivals Reveals Rogue X-Men '97 Season 2 Costume Skin, Available September 3The official @MarvelRivals account posted a promotional video and announcement for a new Rogue costume inspired by her appearance in Marvel Studios’ X-Men '97 Season 2 (set for 2026). The skin, themed around grief turning to desperation with the quote “That’s what you do for the people you love,” drops September 3 at 7 PM PT. Fans largely celebrate the X-Men '97 tie-in; complaints focus on minor design details, Rogue receiving “too many” skins, or preference for other characters.1,190 likes · 14m

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