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Thursday, September 17, 2026
Culture · Television
'Widow's Bay' Rewrites the Emmy Record Book With 14 Wins

Apple TV's freshman horror-comedy swept every category it competed in at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, toppling a record set just last year and turning a first-season gamble into the most decorated comedy in Emmy history.

By Carla Ferro · 06:40 ET · 5 min read
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Culture · Television
Widow's Bay and Matthew Rhys Dominate a History-Making Emmy Night

Apple TV+'s horror-comedy swept six trophies and Matthew Rhys became the first performer to win lead-acting Emmys in three genres, as Mariska Hargitay hosted the first female-fronted ceremony in 15 years.

By Carla Ferro · 06:15 ET · 6 min read
Sunday, September 13, 2026
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Music
Beyoncé's 'B'Day' Reissue Reopens Debate Over Selena Duet

The 20th-anniversary edition of Beyoncé's sophomore album folds in an estate-approved Selena Quintanilla duet that has drawn both praise and pushback — and a defense from her widower, Chris Pérez.

By Carla Ferro · 08:20 ET · 3 min read
Sunday, September 6, 2026
Culture · Internet Trends
'Aura Farming' Dance-Offs Turn Latin American Plazas Into Stages

A dance-battle craze born from a video-game reference has jumped from social media feeds to beaches and plazas across Latin America, drawing bans in some cities and enthusiastic embraces in others.

By Carla Ferro · 04:15 ET · 2 min read
Saturday, September 5, 2026
Friday, September 4, 2026
Music
Kasabian Close a Six-Year Rebuild With Act III

The Leicester rock band's ninth album, out today, is its third since Serge Pizzorno took over as frontman following Tom Meighan's 2020 departure.

By Carla Ferro · 08:35 ET · 2 min read
Thursday, September 3, 2026
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Culture · In Memoriam
Dolly Parton, Country Music Icon and Philanthropist, Dies at 80

The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, actress and Dollywood founder died Tuesday in Nashville after a brief battle with cancer, her family said, prompting tributes from across music and film.

By Carla Ferro · 07:30 ET · 4 min read
Culture · Viral
150 Corgis Descend on Vilnius for Europe's Biggest Corgi Race

The fifth annual Corgi Race Vilnius drew short-legged competitors from nine countries, complete with a costume parade and a loudest-bark contest, as the breed's international fan base keeps growing.

By Carla Ferro · 04:35 ET · 2 min read
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
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Culture · Museums
Whitney Biennial Closes Today After a Muted, Six-Month Run

The 82nd edition, curated by Marcela Guerrero and Drew Sawyer, drew mixed reviews for trading the spectacle of recent editions for quieter meditations on American identity, AI and power.

By Carla Ferro · 07:05 ET · 2 min read
Saturday, August 22, 2026
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Awards
Madonna Leads 2026 VMA Nominations With 11 Nods

The pop icon tops the MTV Video Music Awards field ahead of Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter as the ceremony returns to Los Angeles.

By Carla Ferro · 08:30 ET · 2 min read
In Memoriam
ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard Dies at 77

The last surviving original member of ZZ Top's five-decade lineup died in hospice care at his Texas ranch, leaving bandmate Billy Gibbons to carry the group forward.

By Carla Ferro · 08:20 ET · 4 min read
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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Culture · Television
"The Pitt" Sweeps Astra TV Awards With Seven Trophies

HBO Max's ER drama topped a night that also honored "Hacks," "Beef" and a slate of veteran performers at the Hollywood Creative Alliance's annual ceremony.

By Carla Ferro · 08:00 ET · 3 min read