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Fun Is Getting Harder For Many Americans To Find, Survey Reveals Fun Is Getting Harder For Many Americans To Find, Survey Reveals
Fun Is Getting Harder For Many Americans To Find, Survey Reveals A new survey suggests plenty of Americans could use a little more room for joy. Talker Research released the survey on Tuesday, May 12, after polling 5,000 US adults, 100 in each state, about whether they are having enough fun. The answer, for many, was no. The survey, commissioned by Dave & Buster's and conducted by Talker Research, found that 48 percent of Americans said their overall lives currently lack fun. Another 12 percent said they could not remember the last time they had a full free day to have fun. Half of the respondents said they wish they could do something fun and soc…
Final Week Stephen Colbert 'Late Show' Guest List: What To Expect On Last Episode Final Week Stephen Colbert 'Late Show' Guest List: What To Expect On Last Episode
Final Week Stephen Colbert 'Late Show' Guest List: What To Expect On Last Episode Stephen Colbert’s final lap is starting to look like a very crowded victory tour. Paramount has just released the final-week lineup for "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," which will end with its series finale on Thursday, May 21.  The stretch begins Monday, May 18, with "The Worst of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," which Paramount noted is not a clip show. The Tuesday, May 19, episode will feature Jon Stewart and Steven Spielberg. The same episode will also include a special performance by David Byrne and Colbert. The Wednesday, May 20, show will feature Colbert taking "…
Dolly Parton Cancels Concert Series Amid Health Concerns: 'A Little Bad News' Dolly Parton Cancels Concert Series Amid Health Concerns: 'A Little Bad News'
Dolly Parton Cancels Concert Series Amid Health Concerns: 'A Little Bad News' The "good news," Dolly Parton said, is that she is "responding really well to meds and treatments" and "improving every day." The 80-year-old country music icon said in a video posted to Facebook Reels and Instagram Stories on Monday, May 4, that she had an update on her health, which also included "little bad news." The bad news is that she is canceling her six-show "Dolly: Live in Las Vegas" residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, which had already been moved from December 2025 to September. Parton said it will take time before she is back to "stage performan…
HGTV Says This Maryland Suburb Is ‘Hottest In America’ HGTV Says This Maryland Suburb Is ‘Hottest In America’
HGTV Says This Maryland Suburb Is ‘Hottest In America’ Several locales across the Northeast have been named among the hottest in America, according to a new list released by HGTV. The list, titled “The Hottest Suburbs Across America,” highlights communities offering more space, lower costs, and vibrant local amenities compared to city living, according to HGTV. "Suburban neighborhoods often offer residents more indoor and outdoor space and, in many instances, a lower cost of living," the article reads. "And living in the suburbs doesn't mean giving up the restaurant and entertainment options that big cities offer. In fact, many suburban neighbo…
Shakira Just Announced Another U.S. Tour, Including A Baltimore Show — How To Get Tickets Shakira Just Announced Another U.S. Tour, Including A Baltimore Show — How To Get Tickets
Shakira Just Announced Another U.S. Tour, Including A Baltimore Show — How To Get Tickets Shakira is bringing her record setting Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour back to the U.S. this summer, the global superstar announced Wednesday, April 1. The “Whenever, Wherever” singer, 49, will play 13 shows across the country, including six stops in the Northeast, after opening night on June 13 in Los Angeles. After playing sold-out stadium shows on the same tour last year, including one at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, Shakira is bringing the tour to smaller arenas in 2026. She’ll play CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore on July 6, TD Garden in Boston on July 10, and Prudential Center in…
Paramount Seals $111B Deal For Warner Brothers, Topping Netflix Paramount Seals $111B Deal For Warner Brothers, Topping Netflix
Paramount Seals $111B Deal For Warner Brothers, Topping Netflix In a dramatic Hollywood reversal that reshapes the entertainment landscape, Warner Bros. Discovery has declared Paramount Skydance's revised $111 billion all-cash takeover bid a "superior proposal" to its existing Netflix agreement. The board's decision on Thursday, Feb. 26, effectively ends Netflix's months-long frontrunner status in one of Hollywood's most consequential merger battles, according to multiple reports. Netflix has signaled it will not counter Paramount's sweetened offer, walking away from its original $83 billion deal valued at $27.75 per share, Variety reports. Paramount, …
Hey Now! Hilary Duff Is Hitting MSG On First Tour In Nearly 20 Years Hey Now! Hilary Duff Is Hitting MSG On First Tour In Nearly 20 Years
Hey Now! Hilary Duff Is Hitting MSG On First Tour In Nearly 20 Years This is what dreams are made of (did we really even need to say it?). Hilary Duff is heading back on tour for the first time in nearly 20 years, and Northeast fans are on the schedule. The former Disney star, now 38 years old, officially announced "the lucky me tour" ahead of her new album, "luck… or something," which arrives Friday, Feb. 20. Her announcement video features outfits from some of her most iconic roles, (yes, even the traumatic Lizzy McGuire unicorn tee). The tour marks Duff’s first full-scale global headline run in almost two decades. For local fans, the biggest date is Wed…
Trump Skipping Super Bowl Over NFL's Bad Bunny, Green Day Picks: 'I'm Anti-Them' Trump Skipping Super Bowl Over NFL's Bad Bunny, Green Day Picks: 'I'm Anti-Them'
Trump Skipping Super Bowl Over NFL's Bad Bunny, Green Day Picks: 'I'm Anti-Them' President Donald Trump will skip Super Bowl LX after blasting the NFL's main musical acts, both of whom have been outspoken critics of him. Trump said that he won't attend the game in Santa Clara, California, The New York Post reported. The New England Patriots will take on the Seattle Seahawks in a rematch of the thrilling Super Bowl XLIX showdown in February 2015. Superstar Spanish-language rapper Bad Bunny will be the halftime show performer, a decision that upset Trump and many of his supporters. Rock group Green Day, comprised of Bay Area natives, will perform durin…
'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Cancels Week’s Shows After Bandleader Cleto Escobedo III’s Sudden Death 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Cancels Week’s Shows After Bandleader Cleto Escobedo III’s Sudden Death
'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Cancels Week’s Shows After Bandleader Cleto Escobedo III’s Sudden Death "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" is pausing production for the rest of the week after the sudden death of its beloved bandleader, Cleto Escobedo III.  Repeats will air in the show’s slot while the staff mourns and plans next steps. Kimmel announced the news Tuesday, Nov. 11, on social media, writing a tribute to Escobedo, 59, and reflecting on a friendship that began in childhood.  "Early this morning, we lost a great friend, father, son, musician and man, my longtime bandleader Cleto Escobedo III," Kimmel wrote. "To say that we are heartbroken is an understatement. Cleto and I have been ins…
Jimmy Kimmel's Beloved Bandleader, Childhood Friend Cleto Escobedo III, Dies At 59 Jimmy Kimmel's Beloved Bandleader, Childhood Friend Cleto Escobedo III, Dies At 59
Jimmy Kimmel's Beloved Bandleader, Childhood Friend Cleto Escobedo III, Dies At 59 Cleto Escobedo III, Jimmy Kimmel's longtime bandleader and childhood friend, has died at the age of 59.  Kimmel announced the news Tuesday, Nov. 11, in an emotional Instagram post, sharing his heartbreak over the loss of someone he had been inseparable from since they were children. Click here for a new, updated story: After Bandleader's Death, 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Halts Production For Rest Of Week "Early this morning, we lost a great friend, father, son, musician and man, my longtime bandleader Cleto Escobedo III," Kimmel wrote. "To say that we are heartbroken is an understateme…
How To Watch The 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show — With Plenty Of Local Ties How To Watch The 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show — With Plenty Of Local Ties
How To Watch The 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show — With Plenty Of Local Ties The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show returns Wednesday night, Oct. 15, with music, star power, and plenty of local ties. The annual runway event is set to feature performances by Missy Elliott, Karol G, Madison Beer, and K-pop group TWICE. It will also include some of the fashion industry’s biggest names — including several models with strong ties to New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. Models With New York Ties New York has long been a hub for the fashion industry, and several models taking the stage this year call it home: Ashley Graham — NYC resident for more than 20 year…
'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Returning To ABC In DC As Sinclair Lifts Ban 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Returning To ABC In DC As Sinclair Lifts Ban
'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Returning To ABC In DC As Sinclair Lifts Ban A major local TV broadcaster will resume airing "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and end its weeklong blackout that pulled the late-night show from dozens of markets. Sinclair Broadcast Group said its ABC affiliates will immediately begin airing Kimmel's program. While no new episode is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 26, a rerun will air. New, updated story: Nexstar Joins Sinclair In Restoring ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ To Affiliates Nationwide After Boycott The company said its decision followed "thoughtful feedback from viewers, advertisers, and community leaders." "As a company rooted in lo…
Lady Gaga Brings Mayhem Back To NYC, DC & Boston — New 2026 Dates Added! Lady Gaga Brings Mayhem Back To NYC, DC & Boston — New 2026 Dates Added!
Lady Gaga Brings Mayhem Back To NYC, DC & Boston — New 2026 Dates Added! Missed Lady Gaga this summer? You might not forgive yourself—unless you score tickets to her newly added 2026 shows. The Mayhem Ball is roaring back in March with encore nights in New York City, Washington D.C., and Boston, and this time you’ve got no excuse. These tickets are already flying, and if you don’t click fast, you’ll be stuck watching shaky Instagram clips instead of living it in the flesh. March 19, 2026 – Madison Square Garden, New York, NY March 20, 2026 – Madison Square Garden, New York, NY March 23, 2026 – Capital One Arena, Washington, DC March 24, 2026 – Capital One Arena,…
'SNL' Announces First Three Hosts For Season 51 'SNL' Announces First Three Hosts For Season 51
'SNL' Announces First Three Hosts For Season 51 After a summer of upheaval, "Saturday Night Live" is ready to kick off its 51st season with a bang. The venerable sketch comedy show announced the lineup for the first three shows of the season with Bad Bunny hosting the Oct. 4 season premiere with musical guest Doja Cat. This is Bad Bunny's second time hosting "SNL." If you're thinking, "wait, wasn't Bad Bunny just on the show?", he was the musical guest for the Season 50 finale in May. Doja Cat will be making her SNL debut. Longtime cast member Amy Poehler will make her return to Studio 8H for the Oct. 11 episode, which is also the 50-ye…
Watch Robert Irwin Crush (And Others Crash) 'Dancing With The Stars' Debut Watch Robert Irwin Crush (And Others Crash) 'Dancing With The Stars' Debut
Watch Robert Irwin Crush (And Others Crash) 'Dancing With The Stars' Debut Season 34 of Dancing With the Stars kicked off Tuesday, Sept. 16, with 14 celebrities hitting the ballroom floor — and the scores ranged from dazzling to dismal. Wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin and “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Whitney Leavitt tied for the top spot in Week 1 with scores of 15 out of 20. Irwin and partner Witney Carson wowed with a jive to “Born To Be Wild” that racked up 3.6 million TikTok views, while Leavitt and Mark Ballas earned their 15 with a tango to “Golden” from "K-Pop Demon Hunters." At the other end of the leaderboard, Corey Feldman and Andy Richt…
Tom Brady Unretires (Again) For Star-Studded Flag Football Tournament Tom Brady Unretires (Again) For Star-Studded Flag Football Tournament
Tom Brady Unretires (Again) For Star-Studded Flag Football Tournament Football legend Tom Brady is coming out of retirement again, but he won't exactly be playing on Sundays. The seven-time Super Bowl champion will headline The Fanatics Flag Football Classic on Saturday, March 21, 2026. The first-of-its-kind global event will be held at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Brady, 48, is currently the lead color commentator for the NFL on Fox. He's also a part owner of the Las Vegas Raiders. Rob Gronkowski, Brady's long-time teammate on the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is among the retired and current NFL stars slated to pla…
Netflix Update Lets Users Create Clips Of Hit Shows: Here's How Netflix Update Lets Users Create Clips Of Hit Shows: Here's How
Netflix Update Lets Users Create Clips Of Hit Shows: Here's How Fans can now cut and save their favorite Netflix moments thanks to a new update rolling out on mobile devices. Netflix has updated its "Moments" feature, allowing viewers to make short clips, the streaming giant announced on Wednesday, Sept. 3. Users can set both a starting point and an end point when saving a scene, creating full clips that can be replayed or shared anytime. The update arrives alongside the release of the second part of season two for the hit show "Wednesday." The dark comedy from "The Addams Family" universe is Netflix's most popular program with more than …
'Malcolm In The Middle' Star Frankie Muniz Benched From NASCAR Truck Series After Ladder Fall 'Malcolm In The Middle' Star Frankie Muniz Benched From NASCAR Truck Series After Ladder Fall
'Malcolm In The Middle' Star Frankie Muniz Benched From NASCAR Truck Series After Ladder Fall "FML" is taking on a new meaning for New Jersey native Frankie Muniz after a freak accident. The Bergen County child star turned NASCAR truck driver made light of the news he will be away from the tracks for a few weeks after falling from a ladder and fracturing his wrist.  "The phrase "FML" (Frankie Muniz's Life) takes on new meaning with moments like these," the Ford driver posted on Instagram. "I'm disappointed to share that I won’t be racing at Darlington this weekend or for the next few weeks due to a distal radius fracture."  View this post on Instagram …
Another Cast Member Leaving 'Saturday Night Live' Another Cast Member Leaving 'Saturday Night Live'
Another Cast Member Leaving 'Saturday Night Live' The 'SNL' exodus is continuing. Emil Wakim, who joined the show last season, announced on Instagram he will not be returning for a second season.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Emil Wakim (@emilwakim) "It was a gut punch of a call to get but I’m so grateful for my time there," Wakim wrote. "I was at Six Flags celebrating my friends 36th birthday and went on a really emotional walk through Bugs Bunny Park and stared out across Daffy Duck Lake thinking about life." Wakim, the show's first cast member of Lebanese descent, ca…
Immersive Netflix House Coming To Philly Area Mall: When It Opens, What's Inside Immersive Netflix House Coming To Philly Area Mall: When It Opens, What's Inside
Immersive Netflix House Coming To Philly Area Mall: When It Opens, What's Inside A huge mall near Philadelphia is welcoming some of Netflix's most popular shows and movies. Netflix House will open at the King of Prussia Mall on Wednesday, Nov. 12, the streaming platform announced on Monday, Aug. 25. The new 100,000-square-foot venue will feature interactive attractions, themed dining, and exclusive merchandise. The Philadelphia area will be the first in the nation to host the permanent entertainment concept. "Finally, a place where the Netflix story you can't get enough of becomes something real that you can play, shop, and taste," said chief marketing officer Mar…
Aubrey Plaza’s Heartbreaking Grief Analogy — And The Rihanna Joke That Followed Aubrey Plaza’s Heartbreaking Grief Analogy — And The Rihanna Joke That Followed
Aubrey Plaza’s Heartbreaking Grief Analogy — And The Rihanna Joke That Followed Aubrey Plaza is opening up about life after loss in a rare, emotional interview on Amy Poehler’s new podcast, "Good Hang with Amy Poehler." Plaza, 40, lost husband Jeff Baena, 47, in January to suicide. The actress hasn’t spoken much publicly about her loss, but that changed this week when her former “Parks and Rec” co-star Amy Poehler asked about it on her podcast — with notable warmth and grace. “To get it out of the way, people want to see you and they want to see how you are,” Poehler said at the top of the episode, which dropped earlier this week. “You had this terrible, tragic year. …
Apple TV+ Raises Rates As Streaming Rivals Launch New Apps, Hike Prices Apple TV+ Raises Rates As Streaming Rivals Launch New Apps, Hike Prices
Apple TV+ Raises Rates As Streaming Rivals Launch New Apps, Hike Prices The home of "Ted Lasso," "Severance," and "For All Mankind" is about to get a little more expensive. Apple TV+ is raising its monthly subscription price from $9.99 to $12.99, according to the streaming platform's website. This is the third time Apple TV+ has increased its price since launching in 2019, The Verge reported. The change will go into effect after a seven-day trial for new users on Thursday, Aug. 21. Current subscribers will see the higher rate 30 days after their next renewal date. Apple spokesperson Tom Neumayr confirmed the price hike in an email to The Verge. “Since it laun…
The Big Coaster: Shaquille O’Neal Transforms Hersheypark Ride For Halloween The Big Coaster: Shaquille O’Neal Transforms Hersheypark Ride For Halloween
The Big Coaster: Shaquille O’Neal Transforms Hersheypark Ride For Halloween Hersheypark is about to get “Shaq-ified.” Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal is teaming up with Hersheypark to transform its popular indoor coaster into the Shaq-A-Licious Laff Trakk this fall. The ride, inspired by his hit Shaq-A-Licious XL Gummies, will debut during Hersheypark Halloween and Dark Nights, running Fridays through Sundays from Sept. 12 to Nov. 2, in Hershey, officials announced. “We’re taking the flavor and the fun of my Shaq-A-Licious XL Gummies and blowing it up into a larger-than-life adventure,” Big Diesel (O'Neal) said. “From the second you step inside, this ride bring…
Trump Weighs In On Rumors Howard Stern Out At Sirius: 'You Know When He Went Down?' Trump Weighs In On Rumors Howard Stern Out At Sirius: 'You Know When He Went Down?'
Trump Weighs In On Rumors Howard Stern Out At Sirius: 'You Know When He Went Down?' Noise about the end of “The Howard Stern Show” at SiriusXM is getting louder, though neither side has provided an official confirmation either way. Still, the speculation is drawing attention from as high up as the president of the United States. Recent reports suggest the show's 19-year run may soon come to a close, with Howard Stern’s $500 million contract set to expire by the end of the year.  The rumor began earlier this week, when a report claimed Stern's listenership had plummeted to a small fraction of its previous high. The report claims SiriusXM, which broadcasts his show, is …
Grocery Bills Causing Major Stress For Most Americans As Food Costs Rise: Poll Grocery Bills Causing Major Stress For Most Americans As Food Costs Rise: Poll
Grocery Bills Causing Major Stress For Most Americans As Food Costs Rise: Poll Most Americans say grocery prices are now a top source of stress, as inflation and President Donald Trump's tariffs drive up the cost of many everyday essentials, a new poll shows. About 86% said the cost of groceries is a "major" or "minor" source of stress in their lives, according to a national survey from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. More than half (53%) said supermarket prices were a major stressor, while just 14% said that groceries aren't a source of stress. Pollsters also found that two-thirds of households earning under $30,…
Fox Sets Launch Date For All-In-One Streaming Service: See How Much It Costs Fox Sets Launch Date For All-In-One Streaming Service: See How Much It Costs
Fox Sets Launch Date For All-In-One Streaming Service: See How Much It Costs Fox has set a release date for its all-in-one streaming service. The new app called Fox One will officially debut on Thursday, Aug. 21, the broadcasting giant announced on Tuesday, Aug. 5. The service will cost $19.99 per month or $199.99 annually. Fox One will offer live and on-demand access to Fox's full lineup of news, sports, and entertainment content. "We're eager to launch Fox One in just a few weeks and super serve our viewers with the best in live news, sports and entertainment content all in one place," said Pete Distad, who will be the CEO of Fox One. "In bringing …
National Media Staple New York Post To Launch California Post: Here's Why National Media Staple New York Post To Launch California Post: Here's Why
National Media Staple New York Post To Launch California Post: Here's Why The New York Post is heading out west. The conservative-leaning tabloid will launch The California Post in early 2026, the outlet said on Monday, Aug. 4. The new paper will be based in Los Angeles with a full team of reporters, editors, and photographers covering news, sports, and entertainment from a California point of view. A daily print edition will be paired with a digital presence, with a dedicated homepage serving California readers, while national coverage will still come from the Post's New York newsroom. "Los Angeles and California surely need a daily dose of The P…
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, 'Cosby Show' Star Dead At 54: Reports Malcolm-Jamal Warner, 'Cosby Show' Star Dead At 54: Reports
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, 'Cosby Show' Star Dead At 54: Reports Malcom-Jamal Warner, who played Theo on "The Cosby Show" has died, a source told People on Monday, July 21. Jamal-Warner was in Costa Rica on a family vacation and drowned while swimming, People reported. A native of Jersey City, Jamal-Warner's big break came when he was cast as Theo, the only son of Cliff and Claire Huxtable, whose subpar grades and typical teenage antics caused his parents much consternation.  The character was inspired by Bill Cosby's son, Ennis. Like Ennis, Theo was later diagnosed with dyslexia and worked at a community center. Following "The Cosby Show", Jamal-…
'Rosebud' Sled From 'Citizen Kane' Sold For $14.75M: How Movie History Was Preserved 'Rosebud' Sled From 'Citizen Kane' Sold For $14.75M: How Movie History Was Preserved
'Rosebud' Sled From 'Citizen Kane' Sold For $14.75M: How Movie History Was Preserved A long-lost piece of cinematic history has been auctioned off for nearly $15 million. The "Rosebud" sled from the 1941 movie Citizen Kane was sold for $14.75 million on Wednesday, July 16, according to Heritage Auctions. The sale was part of a four-day entertainment auction in Dallas. The sale makes Rosebud the second most valuable movie prop ever sold. It only trails Dorothy's ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz," which were purchased for $32.5 million in December 2024. The sled once belonged to "Gremlins" director Joe Dante. It was one of only three sleds known to exist from t…
Broadcast Shocker: CBS Abruptly Cancels Top-Rated Late Show With Stephen Colbert Broadcast Shocker: CBS Abruptly Cancels Top-Rated Late Show With Stephen Colbert
Broadcast Shocker: CBS Abruptly Cancels Top-Rated Late Show With Stephen Colbert The ratings-leading Late Show with Stephen Colbert will end its run in May 2026, in a shocking conclusion of a noteworthy era in late-night television.  Colbert broke the news to a live audience during taping of the Thursday, July 17 show at the Ed Sullivan Theatre in New York City that started late in the afternoon. "I'm not being replaced," Colbert said during the broadcast. "This is all just going away." After the audience booed, Colbert replied, "Yeah, I share your feelings." CBS later confirmed the decision, citing “purely financial reasons” amid a rapidly changing and challengi…
Jake Paul, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Fight Results: Influencer Takes Boxing Champ Jake Paul, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Fight Results: Influencer Takes Boxing Champ
Jake Paul, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Fight Results: Influencer Takes Boxing Champ Jake Paul put on another show in the ring against another over-the-hill former champion Saturday, June 28. Paul, 28, easily topped former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. — 10 years removed from his title run — to improve his record to 12-1.  On Saturday, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, the Vine-star turned athlete won by unanimous decision 99-91, 97-93, and 98-92.  The YouTuber's latest victory comes following November's underwhelming blockbuster fight against Mike Tyson, which garnered more jeers than cheers.  According to CelebrityNetWorth.com, Paul …