National Bison Day (USA)
National Bison Day honors the cultural, historical and economic significance of the American bison in the United States.
National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day (USA)
National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day celebrates the rich and sophisticated pairing of bittersweet chocolate and almonds.
National Play Outside Day (USA)
National Play Outside Day encourages everyone to get outdoors and enjoy fresh air through play.
International Pad Thai Day (International)
International Pad Thai Day celebrates Thailand's signature noodle dish that mixes sweet, sour, spicy and salty flavors.
International Merlot Day (International)
International Merlot Day raises a glass to the popular red wine grape variety known for its soft, approachable flavor.
Birthdays
Lorde (30)
The New Zealand singer-songwriter broke through internationally with the hit song "Royals." Her stage name was inspired by her fascination with aristocracy; she added an "e" to make it feel more feminine.
Joni Mitchell (83)
The Canadian-American singer-songwriter is celebrated for songs including "Big Yellow Taxi" and "Both Sides, Now." She is also a visual artist and painted many of her own album covers.
David Guetta (59)
The French DJ is behind global dance hits including "Titanium" and "When Love Takes Over." Before becoming an international star, he built his reputation DJing in Paris clubs.
Tinie Tempah (38)
The British rapper and singer had major hits with "Pass Out" and "Written in the Stars." He co-founded the creative and fashion company Disturbing London.
Adam DeVine (43)
The American comedian and actor is known for Workaholics and his role in the Pitch Perfect films. He co-created Workaholics with his longtime friends Blake Anderson and Anders Holm.
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On This Day
🎵 Music
The Rolling Stones released the album 'Undercover' in 1983 marking their seventeenth UK studio album on its release date.
🎵 Music
Madonna's compilation album 'Something to Remember' was released in the United States in 1995.
🎵 Music
Pentatonix became the first a capella group to achieve a US #1 album in 2015.
🎵 Music
Hall & Oates began a two-week run at #1 on the US singles chart with 'Private Eyes' in 1981.
🌟 Pop Culture
The TV program 'Face the Nation' premiered in 1954 on CBS.
🌟 Pop Culture
The epic film 'Gone with the Wind' made its network television debut on NBC in 1976 to become the highest-rated single network broadcast at that time.
🌟 Pop Culture
The Pillsbury Dough Boy character debuted in television commercials in 1965.
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Movies & TV
I Play Rocky — 🎬 Cinema
A biographical drama about Sylvester Stallone's fight to turn his screenplay Rocky into the movie and to star as its hero, with Anthony Ippolito as Stallone directed by Peter Farrelly.
Limited release: Friday Nov 6, 2026 Released: Friday Nov 20, 2026 UK Release: Friday Nov 6, 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
Ramayana: Part 1 — 🎬 Cinema
An epic adaptation of Valmiki's Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, telling the story of Rama and Ravana in a spectacle scored by Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman.
Released: Thursday Nov 5, 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.
Released: Friday Nov 6, 2026 UK Release: Friday Dec 4, 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
The Famous Finish Line — 📡 TV (UK)
A new entertainment series airing on BBC One at 5.45pm in which celebrities race in moving podiums to win money for charity. Hosts Roman Kemp and Sarah Greene guide the action.
Released: Saturday Nov 7, 2026
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County — 📺 Streaming
A reality-drama following a group of young Mormon mothers in Orange County whose lives, beliefs and friendships collide, streaming all episodes on Hulu and Disney+ for bundle subscribers.
Released: Thursday Nov 12, 2026
Cunk on Cinema — 📡 TV (UK)
Cunk on Cinema is a three-part BBC Two mockumentary presented by Diane Morgan as Philomena Cunk exploring the history of cinema; outside the UK it streams on Netflix.
Released: Thursday Nov 12, 2026
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Concerts
Happening in the next 7 days
🎤 Olivia Rodrigo — The Unraveled TourTonight: Saturday Nov 7 at Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This week: Sunday Nov 8 at Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Wednesday Nov 11 at State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia · plus 1 more date this week.
🎤 Metallica — Life Burns FasterArtist residency Tonight: Saturday Nov 7 at Sphere, Las Vegas, Nevada.
🎤 Calvin HarrisArtist residency Tonight: Saturday Nov 7 at XS Nightclub at Wynn Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada.
🎤 Ed Sheeran — LOOP TourTonight: Saturday Nov 7 at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida.
🎤 StyxTonight: Saturday Nov 7 at Black Bear Casino Resort, Carlton, Minnesota.
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Events
Happening in the next 14 days
Stockholm International Film Festival — 🎞️ Film — Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm International Film Festival is one of Europe's leading film festivals, showcasing over 130 films from more than 50 countries plus gala screenings, red carpet events, and filmmaker talks. Full details are at stockholmfilmfestival.se.
Dates: Wednesday Nov 11-Sunday Nov 22, 2026
Texas Book Festival — 🎪 Festival — Austin, Texas
One of the nation's premier literary events, this free festival brings over 250 authors from across genres together with readers for panels, book-signings, workshops, food trucks, and family programming. It takes place in downtown Austin around the Texas State Capitol; full programming and author lineup are at texasbookfestival.org.
Dates: Saturday Nov 14-Sunday Nov 15, 2026
Skankfest X — 📌 Event — New Orleans, Louisiana
Skankfest X is a three-day comedy festival featuring comedians, live podcasts, screenings and themed contests held at a single venue in New Orleans, offering both high energy performances and immersive fan-oriented experiences. Full details are at skankfest.com.
Dates: Friday Nov 13-Sunday Nov 15, 2026
Atlantic Sessions 2026 — 🎶 Music — Portrush and Portstewart, Northern Ireland
This multi-day music festival showcases over 40 artists across Causeway Coast & Glens in venues from traditional halls to seaside bars, blending local and international talent across genres like folk, indie, rock and electronic. Attendees can expect headline shows such as And So I Watch You From Afar and John Cooper Clarke alongside many free gigs scattered over a music trail, with full schedules and day tickets available at atlanticsessions.com.
Dates: Thursday Nov 12-Sunday Nov 15, 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
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