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Arch Manning Apologizes to Holly Rowe — Sep 14, 2026Arch Manning apologized after calling an AI video of Sarkisian slapping Holly Rowe "hilarious"; Rowe accepted after a private talk.

Marcus Bell Arch Manning handled it well by apologizing right away and talking to Holly privately.

Holly Ordway Academic ConversionGood News — FROM 2013Literature professor turns to faith

Holly Ordway Academic Turns to ChristGood News — FROM 2012Literature professor publishes conversion account.

South Alabama Holds Off Ohio 41-36 — Sep 20, 2026South Alabama edged Ohio 41-36, leveraging a 266-yard ground attack to build a halftime lead and withstand a late Bobcats surge. For USA, Jared Hollis threw for 192 yards and a TD, while Levi Davis for Ohio sparked a late push with 121 rushing yards and two scores, aided by Davis and Vezza’s two TD passes for Ohio.

Derek Foss Hollis threw for 192 yards and that one score was enough to hold off the Bobcats.

Russia and North Korea open first road bridge over Tumen River — Sep 7, 2026Russia and North Korea opened the first border bridge while Moscow ordered the closure of the German consulate and cultural centers, and Tanzania announced the death of President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s husband. Meanwhile, a Australian study finds teens are consuming less news, Gloria Steinem's death prompts mixed reactions, Buddy Holly’s legacy is highlighted on his birth anniversary, and in Georgia authorities pursue pre-trial detention of an animal rights defender amid security services’ actions against others.

Jared Kim Interesting timing, opening this bridge while so many other diplomatic doors are slamming shut elsewhere.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Folk pioneers Jim Sullivan and Connie Converse vanished without explanation — Sep 5, 2026A look at how early pop and folk-rock icons shaped music history: Buddy Holly’s brief but blueprint-setting career left a lasting mark on rock ’n’ roll, just as Connie Converse’s frontier-pushing songwriting prefigured later artists like Dylan and Mitchell, and the enduring mystery of Jim Sullivan adds an eerie footnote to the era’s stories of artists who vanished. Together, these profiles underscore how a few visionary artists, and even unresolved disappearances, continue to influence and intrigue long after their peak moments.

Orioles place Jackson Holliday on injured list for second time this season — Sep 16, 2026Jackson Holliday was placed on the 10-day injured list with left wrist inflammation and will be eligible to return around Sept. 25, forcing Baltimore to lean on Jeremiah Jackson at second base with Jose Barrero being recalled to bolster infield depth. The move comes as the Orioles near the end of the season with upcoming series against the Yankees and Brewers, while Holliday’s absence has already shifted lineup planning and depth options.

Nicole Hardy Bringing Barrero back helps the infield depth but this timing with the Yankees series makes it tougher overall.

Stallone Credits Wife Flavin With Hollywood Survival — 1dSylvester Stallone praised his wife, Jennifer Flavin, saying her support has sustained him and crediting her with being a devoted parent. The couple, who reconciled after a brief 2022 divorce filing, have also spoken about the patience and ups and downs involved in a lasting marriage.

Elena Vasquez It's great Stallone finally gives his wife credit for holding things together through the rough patches.

Kyle Larson Wins Kansas Hollywood Casino 400 — 3dKyle Larson led 235 laps at Kansas, underscoring his position as the championship points leader in a pivotal stretch of the NASCAR Cup Series postseason. Tyler Reddick, the season’s win leader, entered the race seeking to close a 61-point gap to Larson.

Jon Watts Attached to Direct Star Wars Trilogy Opener — 2dJon Watts is attached to direct the first film in Simon Kinberg's new Star Wars trilogy continuing the Skywalker Saga, The Hollywood Reporter reported September 26, 2026.

Dana Whitfield Extending the Skywalker Saga again might work if they actually plan the whole thing out instead of making it up as they go.

First Sound of Music Museum Opens in Salzburg — Sep 21, 2026Salzburg opened the Sound of Music Salzburg museum at Hellbrunn Palace, the first venue dedicated to the 1965 film and the real von Trapp family, displaying about 450 artifacts including props, costumes, and the iconic gazebo. The museum aims to separate historical fact from Hollywood fiction, with Elisabeth von Trapp attending and stressing the intimate, tour-friendly presentation of the story and Salzburg’s ongoing link to the film’s tourism appeal.

Elena Vasquez It's nice to see the real von Trapp story getting its own space alongside the movie props at Hellbrunn.

Physical Books vs E-ReadersYourlist — VS BattlePaper's soul versus the paperless suitcase.

Stallone Says Trump Named Him Hollywood Ambassador Without Consent — Sep 20, 2026Stallone said he learned on TV that Trump named him Hollywood ambassador without asking, told him "thank you and ciao," and called the job impossible.

Maya Lindstrom If Stallone would have turned it down anyway then the announcement just created unnecessary confusion for everyone involved.

Hunter Biden meme contrasts his West Hollywood wedding with Don Jr ceremony — Sep 15, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Left today.

Priya Raman Most couples manage fine without Russian money or fireworks. The West Hollywood idea wins for me.

Coach Celebrates 85th Anniversary With NYFW Show — Sep 10, 2026Coach’s Spring 2027 show in New York featured a front row led by Elle Fanning and Storm Reid with a diverse mix of Hollywood, music and fashion talent, showcasing the brand’s ongoing emphasis on individual style. The night doubled as an 85th‑anniversary celebration, channeling Studio 54 energy with a tailored party atmosphere and VIPs including global ambassadors and guests, underscoring Coach’s festive, collaborative approach to self‑expression.

Would you get phished?Quizie — QuizFifteen workplace scam scenarios. Most people are more confident than correct — the rank says which one you are.

Garfield Faces Backlash Over Billionaire Warning — Sep 7, 2026Andrew Garfield has faced online backlash after telling billionaires to be “scared shitless” of his historical drama The Uprising, sparking a broader debate over wealth inequality and perceived hypocrisy in Hollywood. The controversy unfolds as the film, set during England’s 1381 Peasants’ Revolt, taps into ongoing discussions about income disparity while Garfield promotes the project and its message.

Nicole Hardy The hypocrisy angle gets old fast. Plenty of wealthy artists make work critical of wealth, doesn't mean the point they're making is wrong.

Trump urges Congress to pass federal film tax incentive after Voight meeting — Aug 31, 2026President Trump endorses a federal tax incentive to boost film and television production in the United States, arguing it will create jobs and counter industry flight to Canada and other countries, and he is pushing for bipartisan legislation after meetings with Hollywood ambassador Jon Voight. The push is framed as a bipartisan effort to save the U.S. entertainment sector and revitalize production nationwide.

Priya Raman Jon Voight as a Hollywood ambassador is a wild sentence but if it gets bipartisan support to save studio jobs, fine by me.

Sarandon Says Gaza Stance Costs Her Film Roles — Sep 6, 2026Susan Sarandon says she continues to lose major film opportunities because agencies still tell employers not to hire her due to her pro-Palestinian activism and criticism of Israel, even as public opinion appears to shift. She says she feels welcome internationally and has found support from people like director Andrea Pallaoro, while Venice Festival appearances highlight her ongoing conflict with Hollywood’s power structure.

Dana Whitfield Whether you agree with her politics or not, blacklisting actors over their opinions is a bad look for an industry that claims to champion free expression.

Miley Cyrus Drops Cyrus Name for Bass Persuades — Sep 1, 2026Miley Cyrus announces Bass Persuades, her 10th studio album and first for Atlantic Records, described as a powerful, vulnerable love story that nods to Dolly Parton; the album drops September 18. She also confirms two Hollywood Bowl shows on October 16 and 18, with MODEL/ACTRIZ opening, marking her first major U.S. performances since 2022.

Dolly Parton's Walk of Fame star vandalized after her death, repairs underway — Sep 1, 2026Dolly Parton’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star was vandalized with scratches and mourners reported flowers left at the site were stolen, as crews prepared repairs to address preexisting cracks. The star, dedicated in 1984 and part of Parton’s broader memorial after her Aug. 25 death at age 80, has ongoing maintenance by the Hollywood Historic Trust amid the tributes surrounding her passing.

Priya Raman Fix the cracks while you're at it, but whoever scratched that star should be ashamed of themselves.

First Black TV Soap Star Ellen Holly Dies at 92Reporting — Dec 8, 2023“One Life to Live” actress Ellen Holly, who made history as the first black person to star in a soap opera, has died at 92. On Thursday, Holly’s publicist Cheryl L. Duncan confirmed to People in a statement that Holly…

Extinct Holly Tree Found in South America After Not Being Seen For Nearly 200 YearsReporting — Oct 4, 2023The Pernambuco holly was discovered again in the Brazilian state of Pernambuco after being presumed extinct for 186 years. The small holly tree was identified after four specimens were examined by a local expedition…

Woman Proves How Fake Social Media Can Be, But There’s More to It Than Meets the EyeReporting — Jan 11, 2023Individualism is under attack. The enemy is none other than the Devil himself, and social media is the enemy’s weapon of choice. Social media influencer Holly Cockerill posted a video on TikTok of a montage of…

Mother Turns In Her Own Sons After Seeing What They Were Wanted ForReporting — Apr 6, 2024A mother from Mississippi called the police on her own sons when she saw their faces on the news in a story about a shooting. The mom, who lives in Holly Springs, turned in her 17- and 18-year-old sons Wednesday when…