Some art forms endure for centuries but Simon Becks work is, by its nature, temporary.
For two decades, Beck has been using his feet to make intricate designs in fresh snow and on beaches. A former … [+253 chars]

Simon Beck works alone, using a compass and a pair of snowshoes to create intricate patterns as large as three soccer fields.

The Washington Post

He spends 12 hours making art in the snow, then watches it vanish - The Washington Post

Here are some tips and tricks to help you find the answer to "Wordle" #1663.

Mashable

Wordle today: The answer and hints for January 8, 2026 - Mashable

Per the gifted doctors and pedagogues on HBOs The Pitt, good emergency medicine requires following established protocols to the letter until youre forced to think outside the box. At that point, crea… [+47 chars]

Rather than compete with the high drama of the first season, the Emmy-winning medical series starring Noah Wyle refocuses on everyday crises.

‘The Pitt’ takes a deep breath and nails its second act - The Washington Post

ABC News

Harvey Weinstein to appear at critical hearing that could grant him new trial - abcnews.go.com

ROGERS PARK A famous Rogers Park house is being featured on HGTV with the chance to be completely renovated. 
The neighborhoods Candyland House is appearing in Season 7 of Ugliest House In America, … [+3928 chars]

Married couple Joe Bergantino and Ricky Gonzalez have worked for years on restoring a neighborhood gem. Now, they have the chance to get a full renovation.

Block Club Chicago

Rogers Park’s Candyland House On HGTV’s ‘Ugliest House In America’ - Block Club Chicago

Theyre back - bolder, louder, and ready to slay all over again. Ten powerhouse Queens return to the werkroom as RuPauls Drag Race UK vs The World storms back to BBC Three and BBC iPlayer for its thir… [+11071 chars]

Ten Drag Race glamazons compete for the coveted title of Queen of the Mothertucking World

BBC News

Meet the RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World series 3 Queens - BBC

For the first time in nearly 20 years, the Television Academy is adding a major new Emmy: the Legacy Award, which, the organization announced on Thursday, will be presented to TV programs that have m… [+1565 chars]

To be eligible for consideration, shows must have accumulated a minimum of 60 episodes across a minimum of five seasons and demonstrated continued or sustained relevance, influence or inspiration.

Hollywood Reporter

Emmys: TV Academy Introduces Legacy Award to Celebrate Shows That Have Made a “Profound and Lasting Impact” - The Hollywood Reporter

Bruno Mars, who announced “The Romantic,” his first solo album in nearly a decade, on Wednesday, has announced a six-month stadium tour across two continents, launching in April.
“The Romantic Tour”… [+3810 chars]

Bruno Mars has announced a stadium tour in support of his new album, 'The Romantic.' Anderson .Paak, Victoria Monet,  Leon Thomas and Raye support.

Variety

Bruno Mars Announces 2026 Stadium Tour Dates With Anderson .Paak, Victoria Monet, Raye, Leon Thomas - Variety

She describes recording one of the songs for the film in London with the composer Daniel Blumberg and the cellist Okkyung Lee: She was playing, and he was playing. I just sat there, and I had to sing… [+1323 chars]

See inside Vogue’s January 2026 digital cover story with Amanda Seyfried.

Vogue

Amanda Seyfried Is in Her Element - Vogue

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Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley star as William and Agnes in what is both a moving meditation on loss and a slick weepie from director Chloé Zhao

Financial Times

Hamnet film review — Shakespeare family tragedy gets an awards-friendly gloss - Financial Times

HARLAN COBEN’S FINAL TWIST brings the top selling mystery author to true crime as he unravels murder cases to expose hidden truths.

cbs.com

Harlan Coben's Final Twist - CBS

What's it like to date a man? Ask Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Dean, or your friends, and you might hear it's a struggle. Today we're bringing you an episode of NPR's It's Been a Minute. Host Brittany L… [+85 chars]

What's it like to date a man? Ask Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Dean, or your friends, and you might hear it's a struggle. Today we’re bringing you an episode of NPR’s It’s Been a Minute. Host Brittany Luse and NPR Music Editor Hazel Cills break down a phenomenon…

The embarrassing truth of dating men : Pop Culture Happy Hour - NPR

Paramount promised that they’d up their annual slate to 15 movies in 2026, and gradually, they’re getting there. Case in point: Johnny Knoxville announced on Instagram a new Jackassmovie set for a Ju… [+1027 chars]

"Well a wang dang and hot damn doodle, we are starting the year off with a bang. We wanted to let you know that this summer Jackass is back!!" posted Knoxville.

Deadline

New ‘Jackass’ Movie From Johnny Knoxville Sets Summer Release - Deadline

Moon Alert
Avoid shopping (except food and gas) and major decisions from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. After that, the moon moves from Virgo into Libra.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
 Tread carefully at work to… [+3851 chars]

Suntimes.com

Horoscope for Thursday, January 08, 2026 - Chicago Sun-Times

From the Avengers to the Minions, studios are counting on reliable franchises — but are there enough to keep audiences in cinemas?

What last year’s hit movies tell us about Hollywood in 2026 - Financial Times

We welcomed Jim Ross back to AEW, appropriately enough, in his home state of Oklahoma, for the first AEW Dynamite of the year on TBS and HBO Max! And what a wild night it was in Tulsa!
In the main e… [+22312 chars]

We welcomed Jim Ross back to AEW, appropriately enough, in his home state of Oklahoma, for the first AEW Dynamite of the year on TBS and HBO Max! And what a wild night it was in Tulsa!

Allelitewrestling.com

AEW Dynamite Results: January 7, 2026 — Hangman & Swerve Win Lights Out, Young Bucks, Andrade Return, More - All Elite Wrestling

The attorney who was representing Nick Reiner, accused of killing his parents, filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Singer Reiner, unexpectedly withdrew from the case during what w… [+2204 chars]

Alan Jackson, who famously won an acquittal in the murder trial of Karen Read and represented disgraced film mogul Harvey Weinstein, did not explain his decision to withdraw.

CBS News

After withdrawing from case, attorney declares: "Take this to the bank...Nick Reiner is not guilty of murder" - CBS News

Jim McBride, an Alabama Music Hall of Famer and songwriter behind several country music hits, has died at the age of 78.
McBride, a native of Huntsville, wrote numerous chart topping hits throughout… [+1456 chars]

His work included Alan Jackson's “Chattahoochee” and “Chasing That Neon Rainbow.”

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