Tuesday, October 6, 2026

When Creativity Hurts: The Quiet Strain of Writing Through Poverty

For generations, the image of the starving...

Britain’s Unfinished Reckoning With Antisemitism

Britain often presents itself as a society...

Peter Byrne, Naked Eyes Singer Behind an MTV-Era Hit, Dies at 74

The singer co-founded the early-1980s synth-pop duo and sang its biggest hit, a cover of 'Always Something There to Remind Me.'

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Duncan Sheik, ‘Barely Breathing’ Singer and ‘Spring Awakening’ Composer, Dies at 56

The Grammy-nominated songwriter won two Tony Awards for his Broadway musical before his death in Manhattan.

Taylor Swift Adds a Four-Song ‘Encore’ to Her Record-Smashing Album

Days after posting the biggest opening week in modern music history, Taylor Swift expanded 'The Life of a Showgirl' with four surprise songs written on a celebratory trip to Sweden.

Ed Sheeran’s Gillette Stadium Concerts Called Off Ahead of Nor’easter

Ed Sheeran's weekend shows at Gillette Stadium were canceled as a nor'easter moved toward New England, the tour's promoter said.

Disney Restructures Consumer Products, Promoting Cathleen Taff to Expanded Studios Role

The licensing and publishing business moves under Disney Entertainment's film studios, while parks merchandise stays with the experiences division.

Victoria’s Secret Lands Megan Thee Stallion and a Crowded Angel Roster

The lingerie brand set its next runway show for Oct. 18 in Los Angeles, with Megan Thee Stallion, Katseye, Tate McRae and Megan Moroney performing and Gigi Hadid leading the models.

‘Reacher’ Renewed for Sixth Season at Prime Video Before Season 5 Airs

Prime Video handed the Alan Ritchson crime drama an early sixth-season order on Sept. 29, before its fifth season has premiered.

‘Tulsa King’ Sets Oct. 16 Return on Paramount+ as Season 4 Trailer Arrives

The Sylvester Stallone crime drama returns Oct. 16 on Paramount+, with a new trailer showing Dwight Manfredi stripped of his empire.

Apple TV Sets Oct. 30 Debut for ‘Nocturne’ With Liev Schreiber, Stephen Graham

Apple TV set an Oct. 30 debut for the Liev Schreiber and Stephen Graham thriller, adapted from Lars Kepler's novel 'The Sandman.'

‘A Legacy of Spies’ Wraps Filming With Matthew Macfadyen, Charlie Hunnam

The BBC and MGM+ espionage drama, starring Matthew Macfadyen and Charlie Hunnam, finished filming across three countries.

Netflix Sets ‘The One About Matthew Perry’ Documentary for Oct. 27

Netflix set an Oct. 27 debut for a three-part documentary on the late 'Friends' star, featuring his sister and unreleased family footage.

Slow Horses Returns for a Sixth Season on Apple TV

Apple TV's espionage series Slow Horses began its sixth season on September 16, adapting two of Mick Herron's novels in a single run for the first time.

Netflix’s Crew Girl Brings a Rowing Story to the Screen

Crew Girl, an eight episode young adult sports drama set in the world of competitive rowing, premiered on Netflix on September 10 and moved quickly into the service's global rankings.

NBC Launches Federal-Agent Family Drama ‘Line of Fire’

NBC's new drama Line of Fire, from creator Joshua Safran, follows a family of federal agents whose look into a U.S. Marshal's death uncovers a wider conspiracy.

Kim Bodnia And The Depth Of Scandinavian Television

The actor became central to some of the region’s most acclaimed dramas.

Joel Kinnaman And The Crossover To International Screens

The Swedish-American actor has built a career on both sides of the Atlantic.

Sofia Helin And The Face Of Nordic Noir

Her defining role helped export a whole genre to the world.

Bill Skarsgard Moves Between Horror Icons and Character Roles

The Swedish actor has built a niche in transformative, genre driven roles.

Sofia Helin Remains a Face of Swedish Television Drama

The star of The Bridge continues to take on drama roles at home and abroad.

Gustaf Skarsgard Keeps Building an International Television Career

The Swedish actor continues to work across series that reach global audiences.

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