National Brush Day (USA)
It's a day promoted by the American Dental Association to encourage brushing teeth twice a day especially after Halloween's candy rush.
National Authors' Day (USA)
It honours American authors and was first proposed in 1928 and officially recognized by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Daylight Saving Time Ends (USA)
Most areas turn clocks back by one hour at 2 a.m. as daylight saving time ends.
World Vegan Day (International)
It celebrates veganism globally and was established by the Vegan Society to promote its ethical, environmental, and health aspects.
All Saints' Day (International)
It is a Christian feast observing all saints, known and unknown, celebrated in many countries with religious services and remembrance.
Birthdays
Anthony Kiedis (64)
He is the lead vocalist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, the rock band behind hits such as "Under the Bridge.". His memoir, Scar Tissue, became a bestseller.
Rick Allen (63)
He has been the drummer for the British rock band Def Leppard since 1978. After losing his left arm in a car accident, he returned to the drums with a specially adapted kit.
David Foster (77)
The Canadian-American producer and songwriter has worked with artists including Whitney Houston and Celine Dion. He played a major role in launching Michael Bublé's career.
Sophie B. Hawkins (62)
The American singer-songwriter is known for the hits "Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover" and "As I Lay Me Down.". Her debut album 'Tongues and Tails' earned her a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist.
Toni Collette (54)
The Australian actress is known for films including Muriel's Wedding, The Sixth Sense and Little Miss Sunshine. Her performance in The Sixth Sense earned her an Academy Award nomination.
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On This Day
🎵 Music
George Harrison released his solo debut album 'Wonderwall Music' in 1968, becoming the first Beatle to issue a solo LP.
🎵 Music
Elvis Presley's single 'Suspicious Minds' rose to No.1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1969.
🎵 Music
Olivia Newton-John released her debut studio album 'If Not for You' in 1971.
🎵 Music
The Miracles released 'Going to a Go-Go' in 1965, the first album to credit them as Smokey Robinson and the Miracles.
🌟 Pop Culture
Titanic premiered at the Tokyo International Film Festival in 1997, marking its global debut.
🌟 Pop Culture
NASA launched the Wind spacecraft in 1994, beginning decades of solar wind and magnetosphere research.
🌟 Pop Culture
Billboard magazine was first published as Billboard Advertising in 1894.
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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
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.
Released: Friday Oct 23, 2026
Ghost Soldier — 🎬 Cinema
An action-thriller directed by William Eubank about a former Special Forces soldier and weapons engineer, played by Jim Caviezel, defending his Wyoming community from a ruthless corporation.
Released: Wednesday Nov 11, 2026
Blue Planet III — 📡 TV (UK)
The natural history franchise returns on BBC One with Sir David Attenborough narrating the global-premiere series exploring life beneath the waves.
Released: Sunday Nov 1, 2026
The Gilded Age: Season 4 — 📡 TV (USA & UK)
The Gilded Age returns for its fourth season on HBO at 9 p.m. ET, following the rivalries between old New York elites and upstarts as Bertha Russell's influence reshapes society; in the UK it airs on Sky Atlantic and NOW.
Released: Sunday Nov 1, 2026 UK Release: Monday Nov 2, 2026
Possible Love — 📺 Streaming
This is a Netflix original film about two married couples whose lives intersect when a filmmaker documents laid-off workers, forcing both relationships to confront hidden desires and disparate worlds.
Released: Friday Nov 6, 2026
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Concerts
Happening in the next 7 days
🎤 Jonas Brothers — The Burning Up Tour All Over AgainTonight: Sunday Nov 1 at Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This week: Monday Nov 2 at Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, Minnesota · Tuesday Nov 3 at T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, Missouri · plus 3 more dates this tour.
🎤 Iron Maiden — Run For Your Lives World Tour 2026Tonight: Sunday Nov 1 at Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos, Ñuñoa, Región Metropolitana, Chile. This week: Saturday Nov 7 at Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand · Sunday Nov 8 at Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand.
🎤 Rush — Fifty SomethingTonight: Sunday Nov 1 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut. This week: Thursday Nov 5 at Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, Florida · Saturday Nov 7 at Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, Florida.
🎤 The Smashing Pumpkins — The Rats In A Cage TourTonight: Sunday Nov 1 at Moda Center, Portland, Oregon. This week: Tuesday Nov 3 at Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, Alberta, Canada · Thursday Nov 5 at Rogers Arena, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · plus 1 more date this tour.
🎤 Bryan Adams — Bare Bones Acoustic Solo ShowTonight: Sunday Nov 1 at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Events
Happening in the next 14 days
Sound of Belfast Festival — 🎶 Music — Belfast, Northern Ireland
A city-wide music festival celebrating Belfast's diverse scene from gospel and rap to electronic and rock, marking its UNESCO City of Music status with events across venues in Belfast. Full details are on the official website.
Dates: Thursday Nov 5-Sunday Nov 15, 2026
Derry Halloween — 🎪 Festival — Derry~Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Celebrating its 40th anniversary, Europe's largest Halloween festival transforms the city into a spectacle of folklore, light trails, street theatre, parades and fireworks that engage all ages with myth-inspired art and costume. Full details are at derryhalloween.com.
Dates: Wednesday Oct 28-Sunday Nov 1, 2026
Purbeck Film Festival — 🎞️ Film — Isle of Purbeck, England
The Purbeck Film Festival is one of the UK's most cherished rural cinema events, bringing over 100 films to unique venues across the Isle of Purbeck, including village halls, outdoor screenings at Corfe Castle and guest appearances by distinguished actors. Attendees can explore the full programme and book tickets via purbeckfilm.com.
Dates: Friday Oct 23-Sunday Nov 1, 2026
EDC Orlando — 🎶 Music — Orlando, Florida
Electric Daisy Carnival Orlando is a large electronic music festival bringing immersive art installations, carnival rides and performances from world-class DJs under the electric sky across Tinker Field. Attendees should plan on purchasing multi-day or single-day festival passes via the official EDC website, arranging lodging in advance, and checking out the art and after-party schedule.
Dates: Friday Nov 6-Sunday Nov 8, 2026
991st Bremer Freimarkt — 🎪 Festival — Bremen, Germany
The Bremer Freimarkt, Northern Germany's largest traditional funfair, brings nearly a million visitors to Bremen for two weeks of rides, food stalls, fireworks and historic market rights festivities. It's one of the oldest Volksfeste in Europe, dating back to 1035, and features both family rides and late-night party tents.
Dates: Friday Oct 16-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.
Dates: Friday Oct 30-Sunday Nov 1, 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
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