Food Day (USA)
Food Day raises awareness in the United States about healthy, affordable, and sustainable food and farming practices.
National Bologna Day (USA)
National Bologna Day celebrates the mild, finely-ground sausage often used in American sandwiches.
National Jamaican Jerk Day (USA)
National Jamaican Jerk Day honors the bold seasoning and grilling tradition developed by the Maroons of Jamaica.
United Nations Day (International)
United Nations Day marks the founding of the UN when its Charter came into force and celebrates global cooperation and diplomacy.
World Polio Day (International)
World Polio Day highlights global vaccination efforts to eradicate polio and protect children everywhere.
Birthdays
Drake (40)
The Canadian rapper and singer is one of the most prominent hitmakers in contemporary music. Before his music career took off, he was an actor on the teen drama Degrassi: The Next Generation.
Bill Wyman (90)
He played bass with the Rolling Stones for more than three decades. After leaving the Stones, he continued making music with his own group, Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings.
Raye (29)
The British singer-songwriter broke through internationally with her soulful pop music. At the 2024 Brit Awards, she won six awards in one night, including Album of the Year.
Monica (46)
The American R&B singer is known for hits including her duet with Brandy, "The Boy Is Mine.". 'The Boy Is Mine' spent 13 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and won her and Brandy a Grammy.
Daya (28)
The American singer-songwriter is known for pop songs including 'Hide Away' and 'Sit Still, Look Pretty'. She won a Grammy for her vocals on the Chainsmokers' hit 'Don't Let Me Down'.
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On This Day
🎵 Music
Taylor Swift released her debut studio album 'Taylor Swift' in 2006, which immediately established her as a rising star in country music.
🎵 Music
Don McLean released his iconic folk-rock album 'American Pie' in 1971, which included timeless songs like 'American Pie' and 'Vincent'.
🎵 Music
Santana's album 'Abraxas' hit number one on the US Billboard 200 in 1970, pushing CCR's 'Cosmo's Factory' off the top.
🎵 Music
Pink Floyd reached number one in the UK for the first time with their fifth studio album 'Atom Heart Mother' in 1970.
🌟 Pop Culture
Wilt Chamberlain made his spectacular NBA debut in 1959, dropping 43 points and grabbing 28 rebounds for the Philadelphia Warriors against the New York Knicks.
🌟 Pop Culture
Sheffield Football Club, recognized by FIFA as the oldest existing football club, was founded by Nathaniel Creswick and William Prest in 1857.
🌟 Pop Culture
Joe DiMaggio was named American League Most Valuable Player in 1939 after a standout season with the New York Yankees.
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Movies & TV
Ali G: Who Iz I? — 🎬 Cinema
Sacha Baron Cohen revives Ali G in a secretly filmed, documentary-style comedy in which the self-styled voice of the youth learns that Julie, played by Morgana Robinson, is pregnant, and sets out to reclaim his former glory and provide for his family. It marks Baron Cohen's feature directing debut, from Amazon MGM Studios, and is playing UK cinemas for one weekend only.
Released: Friday Oct 23, 2026
Clayface — 🎬 Cinema
James Watkins directs this DC Studios body-horror film starring Tom Rhys Harries as Matt Hagen, a rising Hollywood actor who turns to a risky experimental treatment after a gangster disfigures him, with Naomi Ackie, Max Minghella and Eddie Marsan also in the cast. The screenplay is by Mike Flanagan, best known for The Haunting of Hill House, and Hossein Amini, bringing one of Batman's best-known villains, a shape-shifter made of living clay, to the big screen.
Released: Friday Oct 23, 2026
Wildwood — 🎬 Cinema
Wildwood journeys into a secret enchanted forest as a girl tries to save her baby brother, navigating perils with allies like Mahershala Ali and Angela Bassett in Knight's sweeping fantasy. The story is adapted from the acclaimed children's novel and scored to highlight Knight's signature visual craftsmanship.
Released: Friday Oct 23, 2026
How to Rob a Bank — 🎬 Cinema
David Leitch's heist-action film stars Nicholas Hoult as the leader of a bank-robbing crew who post their heists on social media, with Zoë Kravitz, Pete Davidson and John C. Reilly also in the cast.
Released: Friday Nov 13, 2026
This City Is Ours: Season 2 — 📡 TV (UK)
The Liverpool crime saga from Stephen Butchard returns on BBC One at 9pm, as rivalries flare within the Phelan family after Ronnie Phelan steps down. Known as the "Scouse Sopranos", it follows Michael and Diana's struggle for survival between loyalty and betrayal.
Released: Sunday Oct 25, 2026
Adultery — 📡 TV (UK)
New relationship drama written by Danny Brocklehurst airs on ITV1 at 9pm, following the fallout when two parents begin a passionate affair. It explores class, grief and the impact of social media on modern family life.
Released: Sunday Oct 25, 2026
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Concerts
Happening in the next 7 days
🎤 Ed Sheeran — LOOP TourTonight: Saturday Oct 24 at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas. This week: Thursday Oct 29 at Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, Florida · Friday Oct 30 at Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, Florida.
🎤 Metallica — Life Burns FasterSome dates are part of a residency - see press for details. Tonight: Saturday Oct 24 at Sphere, Las Vegas, Nevada. This week: Thursday Oct 29 at Sphere, Las Vegas, Nevada · Saturday Oct 31 at Sphere, Las Vegas, Nevada.
🎤 JAY-Z — JZ30Tonight: Saturday Oct 24 at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California.
🎤 Usher — The R&B TourTonight: Saturday Oct 24 at Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio. This week: Thursday Oct 29 at Williams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, South Carolina · Saturday Oct 31 at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana.
🎤 Duran DuranTonight: Saturday Oct 24 at Leeds First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds, UK. This week: Monday Oct 26 at ING Arena, Brussels, Belgium · Wednesday Oct 28 at Accor Arena, Paris, France · plus 1 more date this tour.
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Events
Happening in the next 14 days
42nd Lexington Barbecue Festival — 🍴 Food — Lexington, North Carolina
A massive one-day street festival celebrating Lexington-style barbecue, complete with four hundred exhibitors, multiple entertainment stages, children's attractions and a massive pig-themed sand sculpture. Full details are on the official website.
Dates: Saturday Oct 24, 2026
Sick New World Texas — 🎶 Music — Fort Worth, Texas
Sick New World Texas is a one-day heavy music festival featuring acts from the nu-metal, industrial, alternative, and hardcore scenes on multiple stages for a loud, energetic live experience.
Dates: Saturday Oct 24, 2026
Vertuccio Farms Fall Festival — 🎪 Festival — Mesa, Arizona
Vertuccio Farms Fall Festival is a family-friendly autumn attraction featuring a 5-acre corn maze, petting zoo, carnival rides, mini-golf, barrel train and seasonal food in Mesa; the farm's inclusive ticket covers all attractions and it's become a fall staple for locals. Full details are at vertucciofarms.com.
Dates: Friday Oct 2-Saturday Oct 31, 2026
Chicago International Film Festival — 🎞️ Film — Chicago, Illinois
The 62nd annual Chicago International Film Festival is North America's longest-running competitive international film festival, showcasing independent and international cinema with themed programs, tributes and post-screening discussions. Full details are at chicagofilmfestival.com.
Dates: Wednesday Oct 14-Sunday Oct 25, 2026
South Beach Seafood Festival — 🍴 Food — Miami Beach, Florida
South Florida's premier seafood and culinary celebration returns for its 14th installment on the sands of Miami Beach, showcasing over fifty restaurants, live music, competitive chef events and special dinners celebrating stone crab season. Admission includes access to tasting events, chef challenges and VIP experiences; tickets available via the official festival website Sobeseafoodfest.com.
Dates: Wednesday Oct 21-Saturday Oct 24, 2026
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