Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day (USA)
This day raises awareness about the challenges faced by people with metastatic breast cancer and the need for more research and support efforts.
International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (International)
It encourages communities around the world to build resilience and reduce their exposure to natural hazards and disasters.
Birthdays
Paul Simon (85)
Paul Simon is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist, known for his solo work and his collaborations with Art Garfunkel. He is celebrated for his work in the duo Simon & Garfunkel, with hits like 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' and 'The Sound of Silence'.
Nana Mouskouri (92)
Nana Mouskouri is a Greek singer and politician. She is one of the world's best-selling music artists, having recorded songs in multiple languages.
Ashanti (46)
Ashanti is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She gained fame with her debut album featuring the hit single 'Foolish'.
Marie Osmond (67)
Marie Osmond is an American singer, actress, author, and businesswoman. She is known for being part of the famous Osmond family and her hit song 'Paper Roses'.
Sacha Baron Cohen (55)
Sacha Baron Cohen is an English actor and comedian. He is famous for his satirical characters, including Borat and Ali G.
On This Day
🎵 Music
Queen released the double A-sided single 'Bicycle Race' / 'Fat Bottomed Girls' in 1978 marking one of their most iconic rock moments.
🎵 Music
The song 'Prince Igor' by Warren G & Sissel featuring The Rapsody was released in 1997 blending hip hop and classical styles.
🎵 Music
Stevie Wonder began a three-week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'I Just Called To Say I Love You' in 1984 reflecting its global popularity.
🎵 Music
The Rolling Stones scored the No.1 spot on the US Billboard 200 with 'Goats Head Soup' in 1973 showing their dominating presence in rock.
🌟 Pop Culture
The film All About Eve was released in 1950 becoming a timeless classic in American cinema.
🌟 Pop Culture
Michael Bond's 'A Bear Called Paddington' was first published in 1958, introducing the marmalade-loving bear from darkest Peru.
Movies & TV
The Social Reckoning — 🎬 Cinema
The Social Reckoning, directed and written by Aaron Sorkin, follows Frances Haugen (Mikey Madison) and journalist Jeff Horwitz (Jeremy Allen White) as they expose troubling secrets about Facebook, with Jeremy Strong portraying Mark Zuckerberg and Betty Gilpin among the ensemble cast. It has garnered mixed to positive reviews for its tense portrayal of whistleblowing and tech accountability and has drawn conversation about how it updates themes first explored in The Social Network.
Released: Friday Oct 9, 2026
Other Mommy — 🎬 Cinema
Directed by Rob Savage, this supernatural horror movie centers on 8-year-old Bela and a sinister presence she calls 'Other Mommy' that begins haunting her home and threatening her family. Jessica Chastain plays the dual role of Bela's mother and the eerie entity, joined by Jay Duplass, Dichen Lachman and genre veteran Karen Allen. It promises to be a chilling addition to the fall horror slate, especially with strong buzz in advance.
Released: Friday Oct 9, 2026
Street Fighter — 🎬 Cinema
Street Fighter is an action-adventure film directed by Kitao Sakurai, with Andrew Koji as Ryu, Noah Centineo as Ken, and Callina Liang as Chun-Li, who together uncover a deadly conspiracy during the brutal World Warrior Tournament. The film adapts the iconic Capcom video game franchise and the cast includes Cody Rhodes, Jason Momoa and others, with its setting placed in 1993.
Released: Friday Oct 16, 2026
Primetime — 🎬 Cinema
Primetime is a crime-thriller film by Lance Oppenheim, with Robert Pattinson as Chris Hansen joined by Merritt Wever and Skyler Gisondo, dramatizing the rise of the sting show To Catch a Predator in 2006. Critics have widely praised Pattinson's unsettling lead turn and the film's rough, VHS-tinged visual style while also dividing on how deeply it probes its ethical questions.
Released: Friday Sep 25, 2026 UK Release: Friday Oct 30, 2026
The Martin Lewis Money Show Live — 📡 TV (UK)
Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis hosts his live consumer finance show on ITV1 at 7:15pm, sharing practical ways to cut bills and make money go further. The live format lets him react to the latest money news and answer viewers' questions as they come in.
Released: Tuesday Oct 13, 2026
Masterplan — 📺 Streaming
Masterplan is a Prime Video Original heist movie in which Stanley Tucci stars as a legendary thief who recruits two young specialists—a French explosives expert and an Italian cyber-whiz—to steal the Mona Lisa. It's worth watching for its mix of grand-scale crime action and twisted family secrets.
Released: Friday Oct 16, 2026
9-1-1: Season 10 — 📡 TV (USA)
9-1-1 returns for its 10th season on ABC with its signature Thursday-night block starting at 8 p.m. ET. As one of the network's tentpole procedural dramas about first responders, it kicks off alongside Grey's Anatomy and 9-1-1: Nashville.
Released: Thursday Oct 15, 2026
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Concerts
Happening in the next 7 days
🎤 Doja Cat — Tour Ma Vie World TourTonight: Tuesday Oct 13 at Rogers Arena, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. This week: Thursday Oct 15 at Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, Washington · Saturday Oct 17 at Moda Center, Portland, Oregon · plus 1 more date this tour.
🎤 Jonas Brothers — The Burning Up Tour All Over AgainTonight: Tuesday Oct 13 at Spectrum Center, Charlotte, North Carolina. This week: Thursday Oct 15 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana · Friday Oct 16 at Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio · plus 3 more dates this tour.
🎤 Kacey Musgraves — Middle of Nowhere TourTonight: Tuesday Oct 13 at Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado. This week: Thursday Oct 15 at Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah · Saturday Oct 17 at Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, Arizona · plus 2 more dates this tour.
🎤 The Smashing Pumpkins — The Rats In A Cage TourTonight: Tuesday Oct 13 at Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, Minnesota. This week: Wednesday Oct 14 at United Center, Chicago, Illinois · Friday Oct 16 at Spectrum Center, Charlotte, North Carolina · plus 2 more dates this tour.
🎤 ForeignerTonight: Tuesday Oct 13 at Majestic Theatre San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas. This week: Wednesday Oct 14 at Selena Auditorium, Corpus Christi, Texas · Friday Oct 16 at Abraham Chavez Theatre, El Paso, Texas · plus 2 more dates this tour.
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Events
Happening in the next 14 days
Frieze London & Frieze Masters 2026 — 🎨 Art — London, England
Frieze London and Frieze Masters are two back-to-back major contemporary and historical art fairs held in Regent's Park, bringing together nearly 300 galleries from around the world to showcase work ranging from modern masters to new voices. Full details, tickets, opening hours and gallery listings are on the official Frieze website.
Dates: Wednesday Oct 14-Sunday Oct 18, 2026
Tucson Meet Yourself — 🎪 Festival — Tucson, Arizona
Tucson Meet Yourself is a long-running folklife and heritage festival celebrating the city's rich traditions of music, dance, crafts and food with dozens of artists, vendors and cultural "villages". For 2026 it runs from October 16-18 downtown Tucson; admission is free, many performances and food vendors are included, and full details are available at tucsonmeetyourself.org
Dates: Friday Oct 16-Sunday Oct 18, 2026
III Points — 🎪 Festival — Miami, Florida
III Points is a two-day music, art and culture festival held across the Wynwood district, with dozens of stages showcasing both local and international acts alongside immersive installations and late-night programming. Tickets for October 16-17, 2026 are available in tiers including general admission and VIP on the official III Points website
Dates: Friday Oct 16-Saturday Oct 17, 2026
Lake Eden Reunion — 🎪 Festival — Black Mountain, North Carolina
This special event revisits the traditions of the legendary LEAF festivals with a smaller-scale gathering featuring multiple stages, live music, dance and wellness programming in the grounds that helped build a festival legacy. It also marks the launch of the book "Live Life Like a Festival", and is timed for those who love the community vibe but want a more intimate setting. Day, weekend and camping passes are sold; all details and schedule are on the organizer's site (lakeedenreunion.com).
Dates: Friday Oct 16-Sunday Oct 18, 2026
Affordable Art Fair Houston 2026 — 🎨 Art — Houston, Texas
Making its debut in Houston, this international fair features over 50 galleries showing thousands of contemporary artworks priced between US$100 and US$12,000, along with art tours, family-friendly programming and late-night events for collectors. Tickets and fair information are available via the Affordable Art Fair Houston website.
Dates: Thursday Oct 15-Sunday Oct 18, 2026
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