National Deviled Egg Day (USA)
National Deviled Egg Day celebrates the party appetizer you hover near at potlucks and gatherings.
National Ohio Day (USA)
National Ohio Day recognizes Ohio as the 17th state to join the United States.
National Broadcast Traffic Professional's Day (USA)
National Broadcast Traffic Professional's Day honors the people who schedule programs and ads so radio and TV run smoothly.
All Souls' Day (International)
All Souls' Day is observed by many Christians to remember and pray for those who have died.
International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (International)
This United Nations day urges justice for those who harm journalists and stresses that crimes against them must be investigated.
Birthdays
Nelly (52)
Nelly is the rapper behind the hits "Hot in Herre" and "Dilemma.". He played a football player in the comedy film The Longest Yard.
Fieldy (57)
Fieldy was the bassist for the nu metal band Korn. His bass playing is known for its sharp, percussive sound.
Maxine Nightingale (74)
British singer Maxine Nightingale is best known for the hit "Right Back Where We Started From.". She followed that success with another popular single, "Lead Me On."
k.d. lang (65)
The Canadian singer-songwriter is best known for the Grammy-winning hit 'Constant Craving.'. She performed Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' at the opening ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
David Schwimmer (60)
David Schwimmer is best known as Ross Geller on the sitcom Friends. He also directed episodes of Friends.
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On This Day
🎵 Music
Cream released their influential sophomore album 'Disraeli Gears' in 1967, which broadened their sound with psychedelic flair and included the hit 'Sunshine of Your Love'.
🎵 Music
Creedence Clearwater Revival released 'Willy and the Poor Boys' in 1969, their fourth studio album packed with classics like 'Fortunate Son'.
🎵 Music
Faith Hill reached number one on the US Billboard 200 with her album 'Cry' in 2002, marking a major crossover success.
🎵 Music
Pearl Jam scored their fifth number one album in the United States with 'Lightning Bolt' in 2013, sealing their legacy in rock.
🌟 Pop Culture
The Howard Hughes-built Spruce Goose made its only flight in 1947 in a stunning feat of aviation engineering.
🌟 Pop Culture
The first residential crew arrived at the International Space Station in 2000, beginning continuous human habitation in orbit.
🌟 Pop Culture
The BBC inaugurated the world's first regular public high-definition television service in London in 1936.
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Movies & TV
The Only Living Pickpocket in New York — 🎬 Cinema
Turturro and Esposito star in this crime drama about a master pickpocket navigating New York's underworld with moral ambiguity.
Limited release: Friday Oct 23, 2026 Released: 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
The Mosquito Bowl — 🎬 Cinema
After Pearl Harbor, four star college football players enlist in the Marines and play the Mosquito Bowl during the brutal Battle of Okinawa in this war drama from Peter Berg.
Limited release: Friday Oct 30, 2026
You Can See Everything — 🎬 Cinema
You Can See Everything is a documentary from Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, who filmed Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes in the final weeks before she began her prison sentence. Fielder is best known for Nathan for You and The Rehearsal.
Limited release: Friday Oct 16, 2026 Released: Friday Oct 23, 2026
Only Connect: Season 22 — 📡 TV (UK)
A quiz show where elite thinkers tackle fiendishly obscure connections and compete in team challenges; airs on BBC Two at 8:00 pm.
Released: Monday Nov 2, 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 Assassin: Season 2 — 📺 Streaming
The Assassin season 2 is released exclusively on Prime Video with former assassin Julie Green and her journalist son Edward facing killers tied to her past.
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: Monday Nov 2 at Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, Minnesota. This week: Tuesday Nov 3 at T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, Missouri · Thursday Nov 5 at Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee · plus 3 more dates this tour.
🎤 Journey — Final Frontier Tour (An Evening With)Tonight: Monday Nov 2 at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan. This week: Wednesday Nov 4 at Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Friday Nov 6 at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania · plus 1 more date this tour.
🎤 Benson Boone — Live in SingaporeTonight: Monday Nov 2 at The Star Theatre, Singapore.
🎤 Ed Sheeran — LOOP TourThis week: Saturday Nov 7 at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida.
🎤 Metallica — Life Burns FasterSome dates are part of a residency - see press for details. This week: Thursday Nov 5 at Sphere, Las Vegas, Nevada · Saturday Nov 7 at Sphere, Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Events
Happening in the next 14 days
Thought Bubble — 🎪 Festival — Harrogate & Yorkshire, England
Thought Bubble is the UK's biggest comic art festival where fans of manga, graphic novels and illustration gather to meet creators, attend workshops, take part in a colourful parade and enjoy a weekend full of artistic energy. Tickets, schedule and location details are available on the Thought Bubble website.
Dates: Monday Nov 9-Sunday Nov 15, 2026
Whitby Blues, Rhythm & Rock Festival — 🎶 Music — Whitby, England
Whitby Blues, Rhythm & Rock Festival is a three-day indoor blues, rhythm & blues and rock weekend held at Whitby Pavilion featuring both headline acts and up-and-coming bands in the genre. Weekend and single-day tickets are available via Whitby Pavilion's box office and online ticketing information is on the festival's website (whitbybluesfestival.co.uk).
Dates: Friday Nov 6-Sunday Nov 8, 2026
All Back To Minehead (Butlin's Big Weekender) — 🎶 Music — Minehead, England
A four-day dance music festival curated by Fatboy Slim set in the resort-style Butlin's Minehead, featuring headline DJs, pool parties, themed stages and immersive entertainment. Tickets including accommodation, plus food, drink and lineup information are at butlins.com.
Dates: Friday Nov 6-Monday Nov 9, 2026
The American French Film Festival (TAFFF) — 🎞️ Film — Los Angeles, California
TAFFF is a week-long showcase of the latest French films and television series, featuring U.S. and North American premieres, panels with creators, and awards, held at the Directors Guild theaters in Hollywood. Full details are at theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org.
Dates: Tuesday Nov 3-Sunday Nov 8, 2026
Chicago 312 Comedy Festival — 🎪 Festival — Chicago, Illinois
A multi-day celebration of stand-up comedy featuring more than 20 of the country's best comedians across multiple venues, combining big name acts and rising stars. Ticketing, venue details and the performance schedule are at 312comedyfestival.com.
Dates: Thursday Nov 5-Sunday Nov 15, 2026
Foo Foo Fest — 🎪 Festival — Pensacola, Florida
Foo Foo Fest is a 12-day celebration in Pensacola that draws together arts, culture, music, performances and various creative events under one vibrant banner, blending local and national talent. Full details are at foofoofest.com.
Dates: Thursday Oct 29-Monday Nov 9, 2026
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