GENE SIMMONS Confirms KISS Has Recorded A New PAUL STANLEY-Written Song: We Are 'In The Studio Now'
Gene Simmons confirmed KISS has recorded a new Paul Stanley‑written song while the band is in the studio. The track is slated for release alongside an avatar‑based KISS experience planned for Las Vegas in 2028, the first U.S. venture for Sweden’s Pophouse Entertainment. KISS has not issued a full‑length album since 2012’s Monster, which debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200. The announcement follows recent live‑performance experiments, including unmasked shows on the 2025 KISS Kruise.
The Motherly Podcast Season 24
Motherly Podcast launches Season 24 with Episode 1 featuring bestselling author and grief advocate Marisa Renee Lee. The conversation, sponsored by Jeep Grand Cherokee L, delves into Lee’s new book *Waiting for Dawn: Living with Uncertainty* and her personal journey through adoption and long‑COVID recovery....
Boards Of Canada Share Two New Songs, ‘Introit’ and ‘Prophecy At 1420 MHz’
Boards of Canada have unveiled two new songs, “Introit” and “Prophecy At 1420 MHz,” as the first cuts from their upcoming album *Inferno*. The tracks follow a standalone YouTube release, “Tape 05,” and mark the duo’s first new material since 2013’s *Tomorrow’s...
THE READING ROOM: Revisiting Dave Mason’s ‘Only You Know and I Know’
Dave Mason, the understated guitarist and songwriter who shaped classic rock, died on April 19, 2026. Known for his crisp solos and subtle riffs, Mason contributed to bands like Traffic and released solo albums such as *Alone Together* and *Headkeeper*....
Elegant Dirty Diary Entry
The Paris Review’s online editors released a curated roundup of striking excerpts from six upcoming books, ranging from a Kafka diary entry to a Chinese factory memoir and a harrowing account of 1970s‑80s New York real‑estate speculation. The selections highlight...
Google Health Coach Is Becoming Globally Available
Google is rolling out its AI‑driven Health Coach worldwide on May 19 as part of the Google Health Premium subscription. Built on Gemini, the coach offers 24/7 personalized fitness, sleep, nutrition and medical record insights by pulling data from wearables, health...
"He Called Me the Night Before He Passed to Tell Me How Much He Loved It." Eric Clapton, Brian May,...
Steve Cropper’s unfinished album *Watching The Tide* will be released on 28 August, featuring guest performances by Eric Clapton, Brian May, Billy Gibbons and Ronnie Wood. Producer Jon Tiven completed the mixes a week before Cropper’s death and delivered a final CD that the...
Turnover Announce New Album Down On Earth
Turnover announced their sixth studio album, *Down On Earth*, slated for release on May 29. The record is self‑released and produced by longtime front‑of‑house engineer Zac Montez, aiming to capture the band’s live energy in the studio. Two singles, “Nightjar”...
250 Influential Books for 250 Years of America
Brooklyn Public Library unveiled a curated list of 250 influential books to mark America’s 250th anniversary, offering genre filters and commentary on each title. A new study shows middle and high school teachers still assign full books, averaging four per...
4 80s Rock Bands That Were Ahead of Their Time
The article highlights four 1980s rock acts—Fugazi, Pixies, The Jesus and Mary Chain, and the Melvins—that pushed musical boundaries well beyond their era. It outlines each band’s key releases, such as Fugazi’s *13 Songs* (1989) and the Pixies’ *Doolittle* (1989),...
Martha Reeves Teases First Album in 22 Years: ‘I’m Just Glad to Still Be Here’
Motown legend Martha Reeves is set to release her first album in more than two decades, *Searching*, on August 14, 2024. The record was recorded in New Orleans with trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis serving as co‑producer, blending classic Motown soul with jazz standards...
The Best Places to Stay in and Around Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park attracts millions of visitors each year, and the range of lodging options now spans historic hotels, luxury cabins, and glamping sites. From the century‑old Ahwahnee hotel to modern Airstream suites at AutoCamp, accommodations cater to families, pet...
Toll Brothers Announces Final Opportunity to Purchase a New Home in Sterling Pointe in Cumming, Georgia
Toll Brothers announced that the last remaining home in its Sterling Pointe community in Cumming, Georgia – the Rosewater Chateau – is now move‑in ready and priced at $1,599,000. The 4,529‑square‑foot residence features five bedrooms, 5.5 baths, a three‑car garage,...
My New Band Believe’s New Video Is a Japanese Fishing Expedition
My New Band Believe, Cameron Picton’s post‑Black Midi project, released the video “In the Blink of an Eye,” directed by Dos Monos member Botsu_NGS and starring Ishikawa fisherman Hiroki Kaniya. The visual is billed as a Japanese seafaring odyssey and...
A Tight Back Can Throw Off Your Form. These 5 Moves Decompress Your Spine So You Run Better.
Physical therapists Carla Foster and Leada Malek outline five simple moves that decompress the spine and improve running form. The routine targets common tightness from prolonged sitting, using tools like a lacrosse ball, foam roller, and dynamic stretches. They also...
ESA’s Space Rider Passes Critical Hurdles on Path to Spaceflight
European Space Agency’s Space Rider, its first reusable spacecraft, has cleared two pivotal milestones: a high‑temperature reentry test and a precision autonomous landing demonstration. The tests validate the vehicle’s thermal protection system and guidance, navigation and control software, bringing the...
Father John Misty’s ‘The Payoff’ Is A Baroque Liturgy
Father John Misty released his new single "The Payoff," a six‑minute baroque‑infused liturgy. The track, produced by Josh Tillman and arranged by Drew Erickson, mixes 60s left‑banke pop vibes with modern orchestration. He announced a UK show at London’s O₂...
The Fancy Pantry Is Having A Moment
Interior designers are elevating pantries, sculleries and larders from hidden storage to design focal points. High‑end remodels now carve dedicated pantry rooms, often separated by glass partitions, to keep kitchens uncluttered and visually appealing. Practical tips—from budget‑friendly under‑counter skirts to...
The Sky Today on Thursday, May 7: Io Crosses Jupiter
On the night of May 7, 2026 Io – the most volcanic moon in the solar system – will transit Jupiter, followed by its shadow crossing the planet’s disk. The transit starts at 11:48 PM EDT, but the shadow becomes visible only after 11:56 PM CDT,...
Entrada Crashes as Duchenne Therapy Comes in ‘Below Expectations’ in Early Study
Entrada Therapeutics reported that its investigational oligonucleotide ENTR‑601‑44 raised dystrophin levels by 2.36% in the first cohort of its Phase 1/2 ELEVATE‑44‑201 trial, far below the company’s double‑digit target. The modest protein increase triggered a 50% plunge in the Boston‑based biotech’s...
Creative Wellness Expert Lists 8 Reasons Short Vacations Restore Us More Than Long Trips
Creative wellness expert Dr. Eleni Nicolaou argues that frequent short vacations deliver greater wellbeing than occasional long trips. She outlines eight reasons, including reduced planning stress, faster mental switch‑off, higher attainability, lower perfection pressure, more frequent anticipation, present‑moment focus, creativity...
Podcast: Autonomous Labs Redefine the Role of Biopharma Researchers
Autonomous laboratories, integrating robotic hardware with AI-driven decision making, are emerging as a transformative force in biopharma R&D. In a GlobalData Media podcast, Frankie Fattorini interviewed Jason Kelly, CEO of Ginkgo Bioworks, who described how these labs can conduct experiments with unprecedented precision...
Studying These Young Alzheimer's Patients Led to Breakthroughs. Trump Cut the Funding
The Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer Network (DIAN) has leveraged over 200 families with rare early‑onset Alzheimer’s gene mutations to uncover how the disease begins and to test amyloid‑targeting drugs that later reached the market. Its international registry, funded by the NIH...
“Yah, Boo, Sucks.” On the Time Angela Carter Absolutely Flamed Joan Didion in an Interview.
In a 1986 BOMB magazine interview, feminist novelist Angela Carter launched a scathing attack on fellow writer Joan Didion, dismissing her work with the blunt phrase “Yah, boo, sucks.” Carter went further, describing graphic fantasies of violence against Didion’s female characters,...
Next Gen Leadership Awards Presented at the AGBT Agricultural Meeting
At the AGBT Agricultural Meeting in Phoenix, the organization announced the 2026 Next Gen Leadership Awards, recognizing nine early‑career scientists and graduate students in agricultural genomics. Recipients receive travel grants and speaking opportunities, connecting them with senior researchers and industry...
In Pictures: Billie Eilish’s Most Memorable Fashion Moments
Billie Eilish has spent more than a decade turning her teenage sound‑cloud debut into a global brand, with a fashion identity as instantly recognizable as her whispery vocals. From oversized, graffiti‑print matching sets to neon‑lit ensembles, her red‑carpet appearances—including the...
STAT+: FDA Revisits a Rare Cancer Treatment It Rejected a Few Months Ago
The FDA has announced it will re‑evaluate a rare‑cancer therapy it dismissed just months earlier, citing new data submitted by the drug’s sponsor. The treatment, aimed at a subtype of metastatic sarcoma, originally failed to meet the agency’s efficacy benchmarks...
REZN Announce New Album 'Cycles in the Infinite Dream', Share New Single "Cloudfall"
Chicago doom metal quartet REZN announced their next album, *Cycles in the Infinite Dream*, slated for release on July 24 through Sargent House. The band debuted the lead single “Cloudfall,” a track and video inspired by sleep‑paralysis. The record follows 2024’s...
What to Watch Now, International Edition: Sirat (2025)
Sirāt, the 2025 desert‑rave drama by Oliver Laxe, follows a father’s desperate search for his missing daughter amid a sprawling Moroccan rave. The film blends stark desert cinematography with an electronic score co‑created with Kanding Ray, forgoing traditional composers to...
R&B Fashion Launches an AI Fashion Runway with Takumi AI
R&B Fashion has launched an AI‑powered runway campaign in partnership with Dubai‑based Takumi AI. The “Fashion Walk” video showcases 94 distinct looks across men, women and teen collections, displayed on LED screens in 135 R&B stores. Takumi’s proprietary AI system...
Atara, Pierre Fabre's Cell Therapy to Get Another Shot at FDA Approval
Atara Biotherapeutics and Pierre Fabre Pharmaceuticals are reviving a T‑cell therapy that was rejected twice by the FDA. Regulators have signaled willingness to base a new approval decision on data from a Phase 3 trial, a departure from the earlier requirement...
Yard Act Announce New Album, Share “Redeemer”
British post‑punk outfit Yard Act announced their third studio album, *You’re Gonna Need A Little Music*, slated for release on July 17 through Island Records. The record was produced by veteran Justin Meldal‑Johnsen and recorded largely live in studios spanning...
Charlestowne Names Tomas Chavarría Corporate Culinary Director
Charlestowne Hotels has appointed Tomas Chavarría as corporate culinary director. He will steer culinary strategy and food‑and‑beverage innovation across the chain, collaborating with chefs, owners, and development partners. Chavarría brings over 20 years of international experience, most recently as multiproperty...
Jordan Joy On Her Debut Single, Upcoming EP & Bono’s Reality Checks
Irish-born Jordan Joy, Bono’s eldest daughter, released her debut single “Don’t Kill the Vibe” on April 24, 2026, marking the start of her music career. The track, a reflective nod to her recent departure from New York, earned a spot in...
Croz Boyce Create Fragmentary, Beautiful Music
Croz Boyce, an instrumental side project of Animal Collective, pairs Avey Tare's intimate acoustic guitar with Geologist's drifting electronics. Recorded separately in the Blue Ridge Mountains and Washington, D.C., the album feels like a fragmented soundscape stitched across distance. Track...
Yard Act Ready New Album You’re Gonna Need a Little Music
British post‑punk band Yard Act is set to release their sophomore album You’re Gonna Need a Little Music on July 17 via Republic Records. The record, produced by Justin Meldal‑Johnsen, was recorded together in Leeds and Los Angeles, a departure from the...
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IonQ Details “Walking Cat” Blueprint for Fault-Tolerant Trapped-Ion Systems
IonQ unveiled the “Walking Cat” blueprint, a full-stack specification for a fault‑tolerant trapped‑ion quantum computer. The design couples >99.99% two‑qubit gate fidelity with a Quantum Charge‑Coupled Device that shuttles ions, delivering any‑to‑any connectivity without fixed wiring. It targets a scalable...
Oscar Wilde’s Grandson Separates Fact From Fiction
Oscar Wilde’s tomb in Paris has long been a flashpoint for controversy, highlighted by a 1961 act of vandalism that removed the statue’s testicles. The monument’s provocative description by Wilde’s son—"a flying angel with an erection"—has fueled both fascination and...
Many Celebrities Now Have Book Clubs. Most Are Irritating
Celebrity influencers are launching book clubs at a rapid pace, turning reading lists into social media events. The clubs generate massive buzz and often translate into immediate sales spikes for featured titles. However, most of these clubs prioritize hype over...
7 Calendar Plays That Turn Stalled Deals Into Wins
Calendar.com outlines a seven‑play time‑blocking framework to accelerate stalled sales deals. By assigning dedicated blocks for discovery on Monday, proposal creation on Wednesday, objection handling on Friday morning, and other strategic activities, reps create a predictable rhythm that moves prospects...
The Calmest Person in a Crisis Often Becomes the Loneliest One in Ordinary Life, because for some People Being Useful...
The article explains how people who remain calm in crises often learned that role early, using usefulness as a safe way to be noticed. In chaotic families, composure earned approval, turning the behavior into an identity that activates when problems...
Despite a Thriving Market, U.K. Report Finds Comics Creators Are Struggling
UK comics sales reached a record high in 2025, according to NielsenIQ BookScan, but a new U.K. Comics Creators Research Report reveals creators are facing mounting financial and health pressures. The survey of 689 creators shows 89% of those earning...
Viking Opens Bookings for 2028-29 Expedition Voyages
Viking has opened bookings for its 2028‑29 expedition season, adding new departure dates across Arctic, Antarctic and Great Lakes itineraries. The line will sail its purpose‑built Polar Class ships Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris on three flagship voyages, including a...
Bookwire Report Shows Growth—And Opportunity—In the Spanish Language Digital Publishing Sector
Bookwire’s Annual Report 2025 details the Spanish‑language digital publishing market, noting distribution of 1,600 imprints and 222,000 titles—200,000 ebooks and 22,000 audiobooks. Ebook titles rose 8.94% year‑over‑year, but revenue grew modestly 1.5%, indicating market stabilization after pandemic‑driven expansion. Audiobook revenue surged...
The Ski Trip That Helped Me Understand My Mother—And Forgive the Past
The author recounts a family ski trip to Utah’s Alta Lodge, where his 85‑year‑old mother, a lifelong skier, joins him and his toddler grandson despite recent pelvis fractures. The snowy setting becomes a catalyst for a long‑overdue conversation about why...
Root Cause: How To Fight Hair Thinning In Menopause
Hair thinning in menopausal women is driven by declining estrogen and rising DHT, prompting follicle shrinkage. Dermatologist Dr. Sharon Wong emphasizes that while the condition isn’t curable, treatments can stabilize loss and restore thickness with long‑term use. Effective options include...
New Cangrade Research Uncovers the Top Motivators Driving Gen Z and Millennial Workers
Cangrade released its 2026 research report, analyzing 71,728 Gen Z and Millennial personality assessments from 2025. The study confirms that Comfort, Personal Connection, Excellence and Autonomy remain the top four motivators, each drawing roughly 17‑18 % of respondents, with about 70 % citing...
Uzbekistan And China Explore Possible Space Cooperation
Uzbekistan’s space agency, Uzcosmos, met with Chinese Ambassador Yu Jun to explore cooperation on space technology. The talks highlighted China’s civil‑space expertise as a catalyst for integrating space tools into Uzbekistan’s agriculture, water management, and infrastructure planning. Both parties discussed joint...
‘Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour’ Review: James Cameron Captures the Singer in 3D, and in...
James Cameron co‑directed a 3D concert film of Billie Eilish’s 2025 Hit Me Hard and Soft tour, releasing it as ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)’. The movie captures the full setlist, including new album tracks...
‘Safari’: A Fantastic Pan-African Romance Thriller
Safari is a Kenya‑Nigeria co‑production with South African input, billed as a pan‑African romance thriller. It debuted at Kenya’s Kalasha Awards on April 28, following a Nigerian senator’s wife who becomes entangled in a murder mystery on the Kenyan coast. Reviewers...