National Day of the Deployed (USA)
It honors U.S. military personnel stationed overseas and their families for their sacrifices and service while deployed.
National Chicken Fried Steak Day (USA)
It celebrates the Southern U.S. comfort food dish that is a breaded and fried cut of beef usually served with cream gravy.
National Pumpkin Day (USA)
It celebrates the iconic squash associated with autumn, festivity, cooking and seasonal decorations.
Essex Day (Saint Cedd's Day) (UK)
It celebrates the culture, heritage and patron saint (Saint Cedd) of the English county of Essex.
Intersex Awareness Day (International)
It raises awareness of intersex people's human rights and highlights issues the community faces worldwide.
National Mincemeat Day (International)
It celebrates the traditional filling made from spiced fruit and suet that features in mince pies and other sweet treats.
Birthdays
Keith Urban (59)
Keith Urban is an Australian-American country singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He has also served as a judge on American Idol.
Bootsy Collins (75)
Bootsy Collins is a funk bassist and singer known for his distinctive sound and flamboyant style. Early in his career, he played with James Brown's band.
Natalie Merchant (63)
Natalie Merchant first became widely known as the lead singer of 10,000 Maniacs before establishing a solo career. Her solo debut produced the hit song "Carnival."
Cary Elwes (64)
British actor Cary Elwes is known for roles in fantasy, adventure, and comedy films. He played the character Dr. Gordon in the Saw film series.
Seth MacFarlane (53)
Seth MacFarlane is a comedian, actor, and filmmaker known for creating animated comedy and voicing many of its characters. He studied animation at the Rhode Island School of Design.
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On This Day
🎵 Music
The Beatles collected their MBEs from Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace in 1965.
🎵 Music
Dream Theater released their landmark concept album 'Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory' in 1999.
🎵 Music
Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor exited the band again after internal disagreements in 2006.
🎵 Music
Twice released the album 'Eyes Wide Open' in 2020.
🌟 Pop Culture
Sony launched the PlayStation 2 console in North America in 2000, beginning one of the most iconic eras in gaming.
🌟 Pop Culture
The medical drama series 'St. Elsewhere' premiered on NBC in 1982, influencing many hospital shows that followed.
🌟 Pop Culture
James Cameron's film 'The Terminator' opened in U.S. theaters in 1984, launching the famous sci-fi franchise.
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Movies & TV
Clayface — 🎬 Cinema
Clayface is a DC Studios body-horror thriller about Matt Hagen (Tom Rhys Harries), a movie star disfigured in a gangster attack who undergoes an experimental treatment that warps his reality, with Naomi Ackie, Max Minghella and Eddie Marsan. Critics say it delivers gruesome effects and a strong lead performance though the script is uneven.
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
The Cat in the Hat — 🎬 Cinema
An animated adventure where the Cat—voiced by Bill Hader—is assigned to cheer up siblings Gabby and Sebastian in their new town while working for the Institute of Imagination. Based on the 1957 Dr. Seuss book and directed by Erica Rivinoja and Alessandro Carloni.
Released: Friday Nov 6, 2026 UK Release: Friday Dec 4, 2026
Godzilla Minus Zero — 🎬 Cinema
A sequel by Takashi Yamazaki following postwar Japan's struggle as it rebuilds while facing a new monstrous threat after Godzilla resurfaces. It follows up on Godzilla Minus One.
Released: Friday Nov 6, 2026
Minimum Wage — 📺 Streaming
Minimum Wage is a Netflix workplace comedy following a group of teenage employees behind the counter of a chaotic local pizza shop, starring Grace Reiter alongside Ryan and Aidan Micho. Its first season is made up of short episodes of around 12 minutes each, with Randall Park as the shop's eccentric boss.
Released: Monday Oct 26, 2026
St. Denis Medical: Season 3 — 📡 TV (USA)
NBC's mockumentary comedy follows the overstretched staff of an underfunded Oregon hospital, led by Wendi McLendon-Covey and David Alan Grier. It returns for its third season on NBC, mixing workplace satire with heartfelt moments.
Released: Monday Nov 2, 2026
The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins: Season 2 — 📡 TV (USA)
The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins is a sitcom starring Tracy Morgan returning for its second season on NBC.
Released: Monday Nov 2, 2026
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Concerts
Happening in the next 7 days
🎤 Olivia Rodrigo — The Unraveled TourTonight: Monday Oct 26 at Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This week: Tuesday Oct 27 at Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Thursday Oct 29 at Schottenstein Center, Columbus, Ohio · plus 1 more date this tour.
🎤 Jonas Brothers — The Burning Up Tour All Over AgainTonight: Monday Oct 26 at PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This week: Sunday Nov 1 at Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Monday Nov 2 at Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, Minnesota.
🎤 Duran DuranTonight: Monday Oct 26 at ING Arena, Brussels, Belgium. This week: Wednesday Oct 28 at Accor Arena, Paris, France · Saturday Oct 31 at The O2, London, UK.
🎤 Chris Stapleton — All-American Road ShowTonight: Monday Oct 26 at Pinnacle Bank Arena, Lincoln, Nebraska.
🎤 Kacey Musgraves — Middle of Nowhere TourTonight: Monday Oct 26 at Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, Washington. This week: Tuesday Oct 27 at Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, Washington.
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Events
Happening in the next 14 days
Pitchfork Music Festival London — 🎶 Music — London, England
Pitchfork Music Festival London is a city-wide multi-venue festival bringing together electronic, alternative, hip-hop and experimental artists with headliners including The Avalanches, Noname and Actress. Full details of performances across venues in London and tickets are on the official festival website, which also includes schedules and booking info.
Dates: Monday Nov 2-Sunday Nov 8, 2026
2026 TCS New York City Marathon — 🏆 Sports — New York City, New York
One of the world's most iconic marathons, drawing professional and amateur runners from across the globe across all five boroughs in a massive celebration of athleticism and community. Practical information including course maps, entry requirements and spectator details can be found at nyrr.org.
Dates: Sunday Nov 1, 2026
FoodeesFest Kansas City — 🍴 Food — Kansas City, Missouri
A lively community festival showcasing over 40 food trucks and vendors, artisan crafters, live music and family-friendly fun at Zona Rosa Town Center; admission is free though registration is encouraged on the official FoodeesFest site. Practical details—venues, vendor list, hours and all attendance info—are confirmed via foodeesfest.com/event/kansas-city-mo-2026.
Dates: Friday Oct 30-Sunday Nov 1, 2026
New Orleans Film Festival — 🎞️ Film — New Orleans, Louisiana
The New Orleans Film Festival is a long-standing celebration of independent cinema showcasing storytellers from around the globe with a mix of local, national and international films. Full details are at neworleansfilmsociety.org.
Dates: Thursday Oct 22-Tuesday Oct 27, 2026
United Solo Theatre Festival — 📌 Event — New York, New York
United Solo is the world's largest solo theatre festival, featuring hundreds of solo performances in theatre, comedy, storytelling, dance, spoken word and more from across the country and globe, all at Theatre Row in New York. Full details are at unitedsolo.org.
Dates: Monday Oct 19-Sunday Nov 22, 2026
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