Girl Scout Founder's Day (USA)
It celebrates the birthday of Juliette Gordon Low, founder of Girl Scouts of the USA, who was born in Savannah, Georgia.
National Magic Day (USA)
It honors Harry Houdini and the art of magic, marking Houdini's death.
Halloween (International)
It is a celebration marked with costumes, trick-or-treating, carved pumpkins and spooky decorations.
World Savings Day (International)
It raises global awareness about the importance of saving money and its impact on financial security.
Birthdays
Vanilla Ice (59)
The rapper behind the hit song "Ice Ice Baby.". He later turned his interest in real estate into the home-renovation series The Vanilla Ice Project.
Larry Mullen Jr. (65)
U2's drummer and one of the band's founding members. He started U2 by posting a notice on his school's bulletin board looking for musicians.
Johnny Marr (63)
The Smiths' guitarist and co-songwriter. After The Smiths split, he went on to play with groups including Electronic and Modest Mouse.
Ad-Rock (60)
A rapper and guitarist in the Beastie Boys. The Beastie Boys began as a hardcore punk band before making their mark in hip-hop.
Rob Schneider (63)
A comedian and actor known for Saturday Night Live and the Deuce Bigalow films. He has appeared in several films with fellow comedian Adam Sandler.
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On This Day
🎵 Music
Queen released their epic single 'Bohemian Rhapsody' in 1975 in the UK, a nearly six-minute track that changed expectations for rock singles.
🎵 Music
Soundgarden released their debut studio album 'Ultramega OK' in 1988, influencing the emerging grunge movement.
🎵 Music
Cher reached Number One in the UK with 'Believe' in 1998, becoming the first female artist over 50 to accomplish that feat.
🎵 Music
Selena Gomez topped the US Billboard 200 with her second studio album 'Revival' in 2015, marking a major solo achievement.
🌟 Pop Culture
Ban Johnson wrote to Nicholas Young in 1900 seeking parity between the newly-formed American League and National League, a key moment in professional baseball's modern era.
🌟 Pop Culture
Agatha Christie published 'Hickory Dickory Dock' in 1955, adding to her legacy as a mystery master.
🌟 Pop Culture
Maurice "Rocket" Richard made his NHL debut in 1942, immediately contributing with an assist just 36 seconds into his first game.
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Movies & TV
Primetime — 🎬 Cinema
Primetime is a narrative thriller by Lance Oppenheim in which Robert Pattinson plays Chris Hansen as he builds the sensational sting show To Catch a Predator, joined by Merritt Wever and Skyler Gisondo in pivotal supporting roles.
Released: Friday Sep 25, 2026 UK Release: Friday Oct 30, 2026
Victorian Psycho — 🎬 Cinema
A chilling horror thriller tracks a woman's descent into madness amid the Victorian era's darkest secrets, featuring Maika Monroe and Ruth Wilson.
Released: Friday Oct 30, 2026
Everest: The Other Side — 🎬 Cinema
A documentary by Oscar-winners Vasarhelyi and Chin follows elite climbers tackling the harrowing North Face route of Mount Everest from the Chinese side.
Released: Friday Oct 30, 2026
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.
Released: Friday Oct 23, 2026
Drummer Boy — 🎬 Cinema
Set during the American Revolution, this musical follows two brothers torn apart by conflict, faith and family while music carries hope through loss.
Released: Friday Nov 6, 2026
YAGA — 📡 TV (UK)
Sky-exclusive mystery thriller runs on Sky and NOW in the UK, following private investigator Rapp as he arrives in a small coastal town to investigate the disappearance of a young heir.
Released: Saturday Oct 31, 2026
All's Fair: Season 2 — 📺 Streaming
Returning to Hulu, the legal drama created by Ryan Murphy follows high-powered women attorneys including Kim Kardashian, Naomi Watts, Sarah Paulson and more tackling high-profile divorce cases amidst shifting loyalties.
Released: Wednesday Nov 4, 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
🎤 Metallica — Life Burns FasterSome dates are part of a residency - see press for details. Tonight: Saturday Oct 31 at Sphere, Las Vegas, Nevada. This week: Thursday Nov 5 at Sphere, Las Vegas, Nevada · Saturday Nov 7 at Sphere, Las Vegas, Nevada.
🎤 Usher — The R&B TourTonight: Saturday Oct 31 at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana. This week: Thursday Nov 5 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia · Friday Nov 6 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia.
🎤 Duran DuranTonight: Saturday Oct 31 at The O2, London, UK.
🎤 Doja Cat — Tour Ma Vie World TourTonight: Saturday Oct 31 at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada. This week: Tuesday Nov 3 at Moody Center ATX, Austin, Texas · Wednesday Nov 4 at American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas · plus 2 more dates this tour.
🎤 Bryan Adams — Bare Bones Acoustic Solo ShowTonight: Saturday Oct 31 at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada. This week: Sunday Nov 1 at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Events
Happening in the next 14 days
Alexandra Palace Fireworks & Drone Festival — 🎪 Festival — London, England
A seasonal fireworks display combined with a drone show, full festival ambience with street food and family-friendly programming, two days of evening entertainment. Tickets and event programme are available via the Alexandra Palace Fireworks & Drone Festival website.
Dates: Saturday Nov 7-Sunday Nov 8, 2026
Damnation Festival — 🎶 Music — Manchester, England
Damnation Festival is a two-day heavy metal and extreme music festival highlighting both legendary bands and rising acts from the metal scene. Fans travel from across the UK for this special gathering at the BEC Arena with full festival line-ups confirmed via the Damnation official site.
Dates: Saturday Nov 7-Sunday Nov 8, 2026
Being Human Festival — 🎪 Festival — Various locations, United Kingdom
Being Human is a UK-wide festival of humanities centred on the theme 'Crossroads', with over 230 free public events such as talks, art, performance and workshops in towns and cities across the country illustrating the tensions and intersections shaping society. Full details are at beinghumanfestival.org.
Dates: Thursday Nov 5-Saturday Nov 14, 2026
Moab Folk Festival — 🎶 Music — Moab, Utah
Moab Folk Festival brings together folk, roots, bluegrass and Americana artists for daytime outdoor performances and intimate evenings in historic venues, set against the dramatic backdrop of Moab. Full details are at moabfolkfestival.com.
Dates: Friday Nov 6-Sunday Nov 8, 2026
Rehoboth Beach International Film Festival — 🎞️ Film — Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
This longtime coastal festival brings together independent and international films in the charming beach towns of Rehoboth and Lewes, featuring over a hundred films plus guest filmmaker appearances and a beach-town film atmosphere. The festival runs across several venues including Cinema Art Theater, Lewes Public Library and Hyatt House in Lewes/Rehoboth Beach; tickets, passes and program info are at rehobothfilm.org.
Dates: Sunday Nov 1-Sunday Nov 8, 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
Austin Food & Wine Festival — 🍴 Food — Austin, Texas
Austin Food & Wine Festival gathers top regional and national chefs, winemakers, brewers and mixologists for tastings, chef demos and food-and-drink pairings along the scenic Riverside at Auditorium Shores. Full details are at austinfoodandwinefestival.com.
Dates: Friday Nov 6-Sunday Nov 8, 2026
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