
Kelsey O’Driscoll, a former Gore Mountain ski patroller, will debut at the 2026 Milano‑Cortina Paralympics after a dramatic comeback from a 2021 spinal‑cord injury and subsequent severe asthma. Within five years she earned a U.S. national‑team spot, captured U.S. titles, and won a World Cup super‑G in only her fourth start. Her rapid rise makes her a top medal contender in the standing downhill and super‑G events. O’Driscoll’s story highlights the synergy of community support, adaptive technology, and elite training.

Oscilloscope Labs has dropped the official trailer for “John Lilly and the Earth Coincidence Control Office,” a documentary‑biopic exploring neuroscientist John C. Lilly’s radical experiments with isolation tanks, dolphin communication, and psychedelics. The film, co‑directed by Michael Almareyda and Courtney...

Searchlight Pictures' comedy film "Is This Thing On?" will begin streaming on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S. on March 20. The movie is directed by Oscar‑nominated Bradley Cooper and stars Will Arnett, who also...

Corrosion of Conformity announced the April 3 release of their double‑album “Good God / Baad Man” on Nuclear Blast, led by the new single “You Or Me.” The record splits into a heavier “Good God” half and a rock‑focused “Baad Man”...

French director Victoria Musiedlak will commence filming her second feature, L’incident, on 17 March 2026. The drama stars acclaimed actors Tahar Rahim, Alba Rohrwacher, Jean‑Pierre Darroussin, Catherine Mouchet and Micha Lescot. Pre‑sales have been secured with Canal+ and Ciné+ OCS, while regional funds...

Kyiv‑based label Ksenia Schnaider unveils its AW26 “Denim Workshop” collection, a second collaboration with British heritage denim brand Lee Cooper. The line deconstructs and reconstructs denim into cubic silhouettes, patchwork quilts and ultra‑utilitarian pieces loaded with pockets. Experimental techniques blend...

A new ranking of Carrie Underwood’s top 50 songs blends chart‑topping singles with lesser‑known album cuts, placing three low‑radio tracks inside the top ten. The list deliberately omits collaborations to spotlight Underwood’s primary vocal performances, spanning her nine‑studio‑album catalog. It...
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Garden experts warn that many popular plants—such as lavender, rosemary, sunflowers, and black walnut trees—should be kept far from hydrangeas because their water, soil and chemical requirements clash. Hydrangeas thrive in moist, shaded, slightly acidic conditions, while many of the...

Koen Van Sande’s debut feature *Clean* opened the closing night of FilmFestival Oostende and will hit Belgian cinemas on 11 March via KFD‑Kinepolis. The film follows Brussels anti‑drug commissioner Mathieu as he battles narcotics networks while shielding his heroin‑addicted brother Timo, a plot...

Manchester trio The Orielles have released the buzz‑worthy single ‘Wasp’ ahead of their fourth album, ‘Only You Left’, which drops on March 13 via Heavenly Recordings. The track draws on the film *Black Narcissus* to explore themes of faith and purpose...
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny made his Asian debut on March 7, 2026 at Tokyo’s Tipstar Dome Chiba, headlining Spotify’s Billions Club Live series. The concert celebrated his recent milestone of a song reaching one billion streams on Spotify and featured a setlist dominated by...

Miu Miu closed Paris Fashion Week with its A/W 2026 “Mindful Intimacy” runway, starring icons Gillian Anderson and Chloë Sevigny. The collection referenced 1990s minimal tailoring, boot‑cut pants, zig‑zag headbands and block heels. Anderson, 57, closed the show in a cream appliquéd...
Ukrainian artists Roman Khimei and Yarema Malashchuk debut the "Pedagogies of War" exhibition in Madrid, running March 3‑June 21, 2026. The show features four multi‑channel video installations created since Russia’s 2022 invasion, each probing how conflict is visualized in a hyper‑mediated world. Works...

Netflix is set to debut "Roommates," a college‑setting comedy directed by Chandler Levack, on April 17. The film stars Sadie Sandler as Devon, a naive freshman whose relationship with popular roommate Celeste, played by Chloe East, devolves into a passive‑aggressive...
Nike officially unveiled the Air Liquid Max, the latest addition to its Air Max line, after a teaser appearance in rapper Yeat’s February music video. The sneaker features a new “point‑loaded Air” cushioning system that places flexible air units only...

Veteran German director Doris Dörrie is in post‑production on her latest dark comedy‑drama, *Frau Winkler verlässt das Haus*. The film, shot in Hamburg, Lübeck and Bavaria in early 2025, is set in 2030 and follows 80‑year‑old Miss Winkler as she...

Martin Luke Brown has released his reflective new single “back of my mind” through Bright Antenna Records, marking his first output since the 2025 album “man oh man !”. The track was co‑written and produced with Grammy‑winner Matt Zara and...
There's a reason you can't stop smelling your newborn's head. Some mothers become borderline obsessive about it. Researchers did fMRI scans on women while they smelled newborn body odor and the dopamine areas lit up. Even stronger in women who were...

Spanish filmmaker Adrián Silvestre’s documentary *Shelter* follows four LGBTQI+ refugees from Colombia and Venezuela who, after being turned away by U.S. immigration, find a haven in a Guatemalan shelter. The film, which debuted in the Open Horizons section of the...

Jonathan Bernstein’s newly released authorized biography, "What Do You Do When You’re Lonesome," chronicles the turbulent life of singer‑songwriter Justin Townes Earle. The book uncovers his early immersion in Nashville’s underground Swindlers scene, chronic addiction battles, and fraught relationship with...

The Italian government has acquired a rare Caravaggio portrait for €30 million, one of the highest prices ever paid for artwork by the state. The painting, a 1598 depiction of Monsignor Maffeo Barberini—later Pope Urban VIII—was previously held in a private Florentine...
The Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration will return on September 4, 2026 at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia, featuring the National Symphony Orchestra. The concert honors 60 years of Grateful Dead music with classic tracks like “Dark Star” and “Ripple.” Veteran collaborators Melvin Seals, Jacklyn...
Episode 336 of the AwardsWatch Podcast features executive editor Ryan McQuade joined by Erik Anderson, Sophia Ciminello, and Mark Johnson to deliver their final predictions for the 98th Academy Awards. The three‑hour‑plus episode breaks down likely winners across major categories...

Amazon’s $200 million sci‑fi epic “Project Hail Mary,” starring Ryan Gosling, opened to a near‑perfect 95 % Rotten Tomatoes score from 61 critics. The film adapts Andy Weir’s bestseller and aims to become Amazon’s first true blockbuster after earlier mixed results. Early box‑office forecasts...

Modest Mouse released a new two‑minute single, “Look How Far,” featuring former Sleater‑Kinney drummer Janet Weiss. The track showcases the band’s signature indie‑rock sound while highlighting Weiss’s dynamic percussion. Ahead of the release, the group expanded its 2026 U.S. tour,...

Women Without Men, Shahrnush Parsipur’s late‑1970s novella, was banned in Iran and its author imprisoned for its frank treatment of women’s sexuality. After decades of censorship, the book has been released in English for the first time, translated by Faridoun...
The New York Film Critics Circle announced its 2027 Gala Awards dinner for Tuesday, January 5, 2027, to be held at TAO Downtown. David Rooney, chief critic at The Hollywood Reporter, will serve as the 2026 Chair, while Stephen Garrett...
Exhumed’s ninth studio album, Red Asphalt, turns America’s deadly highway culture into a visceral death‑metal experience. The record leans on grim statistics—45,000 road deaths in 2023—to fuel brutal riffs, snarling vocals, and a production that feels “molasses‑thick.” While some tracks,...
The Rio Grande Trail, a north‑south corridor spanning more than 300 miles across New Mexico, currently has a missing segment between Santa Fe and Taos counties. The Radavist, in partnership with state and local agencies, has drafted three alignment options...

Wellness tourism is set to exceed $1.4 trillion by 2027, and the 2026 trend is shifting toward low‑tech, nature‑based experiences. Luxury hotels worldwide are capitalizing on this momentum by embedding horseback riding into their guest programs, from Chile’s coastal Mari Mari...

New York designer Maria McManus has partnered with sustainable denim brand Agolde to launch a 16‑piece capsule collection. The line blends McManus’s ready‑to‑wear silhouettes with Agolde’s regenerative cotton, Eco‑Indigo dye, and Tencel‑enhanced fabrics, offering wide‑leg jeans, skater shorts, shirts, a...
Lifters often stall because they switch programs too often, sacrifice range of motion for ego lifts, and mismanage training volume. Frequent program hopping prevents progressive overload and reliable tracking, while ego lifting reduces muscle activation by shortening movement patterns. Unsystematic...

Kith and Swiss running‑shoe brand On announced a multi‑year partnership, unveiling the K‑Tech 1 and K‑Tech 2 sneakers as part of Kith’s 15‑year anniversary celebration. The shoes incorporate On’s Cloudswift tooling, CloudTec cushioning and dual‑density Helion™ foam, and arrive in six distinct...

South Korean actor Park Bo-gum will headline the upcoming epic period film “The Sword: A Legend of the Red Wolf,” directed by veteran filmmaker Kim Han‑min. Set in 668 AD, the gritty historical thriller follows Chil‑seong, a memory‑less slave who discovers...

The episode "The Leisure Heresy" examines the myth that modern life is uniquely affluent by contrasting it with the Juǀʼhoansi hunter‑gatherers, who worked only 15‑20 hours a week and spent the rest of their time in rest, socializing, and ritual....

First ride of the year in the Corvette. Took both my boys out, cruising NYC from Times Square all the way to the top of Manhattan. We've had this car since they were babies, now they're old enough to really...
David Ellison, the guy who wants to run two Hollywood studios, has some questionable hiring judgment. And it’s not just the MeToo men. Via @kimmasters ⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/MWzlUjRS9A
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Professional horticulturists agree that salvia is the easiest perennial to grow, offering months of vivid blooms with minimal care. The plant tolerates extreme heat, cold, and drought while remaining deer‑resistant and pollinator‑friendly. Experts also highlighted other low‑maintenance options such as...

Doc Film 'John Lilly and the Earth Coincidence Control Office' Trailer https://t.co/JhyCb77jAO #docs #DrJohnCLilly #psychedelics #EarthCoincidenceControlOffice https://t.co/cggJ0MYPAM

If you want to become full, let yourself be empty. ~ Lao Tzu Particularly in #meditation the goal is to empty our mind, not fill it up with concepts or ideas. You must learn to let go. https://t.co/R7CkUMIeu8
American Airlines announced plans to open a new, expanded Admirals Club at Austin‑Bergstrom International Airport. The lounge will more than double its size to over 12,000 square feet and will feature the airline’s first outdoor terrace, offering downtown Austin views....
After Viral Timothée Chalamet Town Hall, CNN and Variety to Partner Again on Oscars Red Carpet Pre-Show https://t.co/Wa14dUYbni

Wrote about new albums from Booker Stardrum and Gregory Uhlmann in today's newsletter, plus Philip Jeck, Nadia Struiwigh, DJs di Guetto, FAX, and Dntel's newly reissued Enya edits https://t.co/a7KTSupp1L https://t.co/W8mK4YyYe6
Powder Mountain in Utah announced a $40 million multi‑year expansion that will bring lift service to its famed DMI (Don’t Mention It) zone. The new Skytrac fixed‑grip triple chair will open over 1,000 acres of steep, expert terrain, raising the resort’s lift‑served...

On the latest edition of Catalog Club: Ramones (1976-1984), I talked about their most complete album (and also went on a long tangent about Cheap Trick). https://t.co/CAEtl3W5be https://t.co/EmbgWs9hTf

You need to be embracing CBS this season—and I’m not talking about NCIS Here’s why spring’s biggest trend might be boats, sweatpants, and kicking back dockside Link in bio https://t.co/6a7gPC1L6t

A new study published in *Urology* shows that states mandating insurance coverage for male infertility procedures, alongside female care, experience six times higher IVF utilization and the greatest number of IVF‑born babies per 100,000 women. Male factor infertility accounts for...

Predicting Alzheimer's disease up to 25 years in advance of any symptoms with the p-tau217 biomarker blood test, among 2,766 women mean age 70 https://t.co/aOActAUN27 https://t.co/Bxl2YZxnlf

Asa Butterfield & Jaeden Martell in 'Our Hero, Balthazar' Official Trailer https://t.co/tR4vJOEoVH #OurHeroBalthazar #JaedenMartell #AsaButterfield #OHBFilm #darkcomedy https://t.co/e5ZEOsTqk5
AI ‘Actor’ Tilly Norwood Sings About Backlash in Bizarre Music Video Claiming ‘AI’s Not the Enemy, It’s the Key’ https://t.co/72BC5zg938 via @variety