National Indian Pudding Day (USA)
National Indian Pudding Day celebrates the traditional New England dessert made with cornmeal, molasses, milk, butter, and spices baked slowly in an earthenware dish.
Sadie Hawkins Day (USA)
Sadie Hawkins Day is an American folk observance inspired by Al Capp's Li'l Abner comic strip in which women are encouraged to propose to men or ask them out.
National Hug a Musician Day (USA)
National Hug a Musician Day encourages people to show appreciation for the musicians in their lives by giving them a hug or expressing thanks.
National Personal Assistants Day (UK)
National Personal Assistants Day recognises the personal assistants who help people with care and support needs to live independently.
World Kindness Day (International)
World Kindness Day is an international observance promoting kindness, compassion, and good deeds among people everywhere.
Birthdays
Julia Michaels (33)
The singer-songwriter is best known for her hit single "Issues." She co-wrote Justin Bieber's "Sorry" and Selena Gomez's "Good for You."
Nikolai Fraiture (48)
He is the bassist for the rock band the Strokes. The band's early lineup grew out of friendships formed at New York's Dwight School.
Aldo Nova (70)
The Canadian rock musician is best known for his hit "Fantasy." He has also worked as a songwriter and producer with Celine Dion.
Whoopi Goldberg (71)
She is known for starring in films including The Color Purple and Sister Act. She is one of the relatively small group of entertainers to have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony.
Gerard Butler (57)
The Scottish actor is widely known for playing King Leonidas in 300. Before becoming an actor, he trained as a lawyer.
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On This Day
π΅ Music
Led Zeppelin's live soundtrack album 'The Song Remains the Same' reached No 1 on the UK Albums Chart in 1976.
π΅ Music
Kylie Minogue became the first woman to have UK No 1 albums in five consecutive decades when 'Disco' topped the chart in 2020.
π΅ Music
Elton John performed his first concerts ever in Mexico at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City in 1992 as part of The One Tour.
π΅ Music
'The Immaculate Collection', Madonna's video compilation, was released in 1990.
π Pop Culture
The Beatles' animated film 'Yellow Submarine' premiered in US cinemas in 1968.
π Pop Culture
Fantasia, Walt Disney's animated film, premiered at the Broadway Theatre in New York in 1940.
π Pop Culture
The referendum deciding Sweden's membership in the EU was held in 1994.
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Movies & TV
Ebenezer β π¬ Cinema
A Gothic dark fantasy version of Dickens' A Christmas Carol starring Johnny Depp as Ebenezer Scrooge, directed by Ti West and set in Victorian London where supernatural visions force him to face his past.
Released: Friday Nov 13, 2026
Ghost Soldier β π¬ 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
How to Rob a Bank β π¬ Cinema
David Leitch's heist-action film stars Nicholas Hoult as the leader of a bank-robbing crew who post their heists on social media, with ZoΓ« Kravitz, Pete Davidson and John C. Reilly also in the cast.
Released: Friday Nov 13, 2026
Victorian Psycho β π¬ 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 Nov 13, 2026
Godzilla Minus Zero β π¬ 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
Heartland β πΊ Streaming
Netflix Original crime thriller stars Jessica Chastain as a former country music legend drawn out of seclusion to search for her missing niece in Nashville.
Released: Friday Nov 13, 2026
The Traitors: New Blood: Season Finale β π‘ TV (USA)
The Traitors: New Blood ends with a two-hour finale on NBC at 8 p.m ET where surviving Faithful and Traitors face their final showdown in the acclaimed reality competition series.
Released: Thursday Nov 19, 2026
Bill's Included β π‘ TV (UK)
Bill's Included is a new comedy series starring Rob Brydon that premieres on BBC One.
Released: Friday Nov 20, 2026
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Concerts
Happening in the next 7 days
π€ Jonas Brothers β The Burning Up Tour All Over AgainTonight: Friday Nov 13 at Moody Center ATX, Austin, Texas. This week: Saturday Nov 14 at Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, Texas Β· Tuesday Nov 17 at Acrisure Arena at Greater Palm Springs, Palm Desert, California Β· plus 2 more dates this week.
π€ Doja Cat β Tour Ma Vie World TourTonight: Friday Nov 13 at Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, Florida. This week: Saturday Nov 14 at Kia Center, Orlando, Florida Β· Tuesday Nov 17 at State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia Β· plus 2 more dates this week.
π€ Eagles β Live at SphereArtist residency Tonight: Friday Nov 13 at Sphere, Las Vegas, Nevada. This week: Saturday Nov 14 at Sphere, Las Vegas, Nevada.
π€ Soft CellTonight: Friday Nov 13 at Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, Reno, Nevada.
π€ The Beach BoysTonight: Friday Nov 13 at Hard Rock Live Bristol, Bristol, Virginia.
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Events
Happening in the next 14 days
Manchester Art Fair β π¨ Art β Manchester, England
Manchester Art Fair is a major UK art fair showcasing a wide array of contemporary art from galleries and emerging artists, gathering art collectors and the public in a large-scale exhibition downtown. Visitors can purchase admission tickets through the fair's own official site and expect live gallery booths, artist talks and art available for sale.
Dates: Thursday Nov 19-Sunday Nov 22, 2026
Bang Face Weekender β πΆ Music β Skegness, England
Known for its wild parties and hardcore electronic line-ups, this indoor music weekender gathers rave, jungle, drum & bass, techno, and more at the seaside resort for a chaotic celebratory atmosphere. Being held at Butlin's Skegness, it runs as a four-day immersive stay with accommodation on-site and tickets via bangface.com.
Dates: Friday Nov 13-Monday Nov 16, 2026
SIFFA 2026 (Stand-Up International Film Festival Awards) β ποΈ Film β London, England
SIFFA is an independent cinema festival showcasing feature films, documentaries and shorts from around the world, alongside masterclasses, industry talks and special screenings. Practical information, selection announcements and ticket booking will be published on the festival's official site siffafestival.co.uk.
Dates: Thursday Nov 19-Sunday Nov 22, 2026
Ε»iguΕ»ajg Festival 2026 β πͺ Festival β Valletta, Malta
Malta's international arts festival for children and young people, offering ten days of theatre, dance, visual art, film and interactive workshops designed for ages from babies to teens. Most shows cost around β¬8 for adults and β¬5 for children and tickets for individual events can be booked on ziguzajg.org.
Dates: Friday Nov 13-Sunday Nov 22, 2026
Seismic Dance Event 9.0 β πΆ Music β Austin, Texas
Seismic Dance Event 9.0 is a boutique house and techno festival known for its carefully curated lineup of underground electronic artists and immersive stages. Full details are at seismicdanceevent.com.
Dates: Friday Nov 13-Sunday Nov 15, 2026
National Folk Festival β πͺ Festival β Jackson, Mississippi
America's longest-running traditional arts festival returns to Jackson with over 300 performers bringing together music, dance, storytelling, crafts and regional food in a free, outdoor celebration of culture. Full lineup and festival detailsβincluding schedules, maps, parking and marketplace infoβare on nationalfolkfestival.com.
Dates: Friday Nov 13-Sunday Nov 15, 2026
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