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#MAGFAB: Nicole Kidman Covers VOGUE’s November Issue
Nicole Kidman covers the November 2025 issue of Vogue magazine photographed by Carlijn Jacobs and styled by Malina Joseph Gilchrist.

“I love acting where it’s like, What is this? I can’t even mentally grab it,” she told me. “I love when I’m moving out of my own knowledge into a place of…it’s almost like free-falling.”

“Taking a risk is what I’ve always done,” she said. Nor does she dwell on mistakes. “You get back up and you try again and you learn.” Her successes, acting or producing, allow her the scope to work on offbeat projects. “I still go back to shoestring indie filmmaking because it was where I was born,” she explained, “but then I can move into a big studio [movie] like Practical Magic, where you go, Okay! But that has an enormous amount of pressure and responsibility,” she acknowledged, “and how do you carry that load?”

Writer: Wendell Steavenson
Photographer: Carlijn Jacobs
Fashion Editor: Malina Joseph Gilchrist
Fashion Credits:
Cover Look: Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello
Image 1: Maison Margiela Artisanal 2025 Dress | Cartier High Jewelry Earrings
Image 2: Valentino Dress and Tights


#RHOA: Kandi Burruss Joins Broadway’s ‘& Juliet’ Cast 
“The Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Kandi Burruss is returning to Broadway in the musical “& Juliet.” She’ll join the cast as Angélique for a limited run starting on Dec. 11 and concluding on March 8, 2026.

Burruss, who performed in musical theater as a kid, made her Broadway debut in the long-running hit “Chicago” in 2018. She has since produced a range of plays and musicals such as “The Piano Lesson,” “The Wiz” and “Othello.” The reality TV star is also a music industry veteran; Burruss was a longtime member of the R&B girl group Xscape and has songwriting credits on hits like Destiny’s Child’s “Bills, Bills, Bills,” TLC’s “No Scrubs” and Ariana Grande’s “Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I’m Bored.”

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“I could not be more thrilled to return to the Broadway stage in this incredible musical,” Burruss said. “As a songwriter myself, I am such a fan of Max Martin’s genius mind, and to get to come back to Broadway in this joyful musical that celebrates his catalog is a dream come true.”

Burruss starred on Bravo’s “Real Housewives of Atlanta” for 14 seasons, beginning with its second season in 2009. On the red carpet for the 2024 Grammys, she told Variety she was leaving the show ahead of its 16th season.

“& Juliet,” a jukebox musical, is a revisionist take on Shakespeare’s classic tale of star-crossed lovers. It uses the music of Swedish mega-producer Max Martin to imagine what would happen if Juliet didn’t die at the end of “Romeo & Juliet.” Her second chance at life (and love) is scored to pop anthems like NSYNC’s “It’s Gonna Be Me,” Kelly Clarkson’s “Since U Been Gone,” Britney Spears’ “I’m Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman” and “Overprotected” and Katy Perry’s “Roar.” After opening on Broadway in 2022 at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre, the show was nominated for nine Tony awards, including best musical. Other stars like TikToker Charli D’Amelio and former NSYNC member Joey Fatone have joined the cast at various points in its run. 

Variety gave “& Juliet” a positive review, with critic Cristian Lewis calling it “exactly the show Broadway needs right now: fun, exuberant, supremely joyful, hilarious, and excellently performed by a talented and diverse cast. The world is crumbling around us; we might as well dance to pop songs and throw some glitter in the air.”

Burruss is repped by Independent Artist Group, Artist Collective Entertainment, the Davis Firm, Creative Public Relations and the Initiative Group.


#MusicNews: Eric Benét Releases Holiday Album “It’s Christmas” + Announces Upcoming Tour

Four-time Grammy-nominated R&B artist Eric Benét has announced the release of his first-ever holiday album, titled It’s Christmas. The album is now available on all major streaming platforms.

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The project features a mix of timeless holiday classics and original compositions. Listeners will find Benét’s renditions of beloved songs such as “Please Come Home For Christmas,” “Oh, Holy Night,” and “My Favorite Things.” The album also includes a personal touch with original tracks like “Christmas Morning,” which features vocals from his two youngest daughters, Lucia and Luna. Another original, the title track “It’s Christmas,” is a duet with rising jazz artist Stacey Ryan.

In a nod to classic holiday hits, the album includes a cover of Bing Crosby’s “Mele Kalikimaka,” featuring jazz-pop singer Nina Nelson. Blending blues, jazz, and heartfelt storytelling, Benét aims for the album to be a personal reflection on tradition, family, and hope. His version of “My Favorite Things” is a tribute to his favorite musical, The Sound of Music, a cherished holiday tradition he now shares with his own family.

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The album’s release is timed with his “for the holiday” tour, which includes several dates in December 2025. Full itinerary below.
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Holiday Tour 2025

December 5 – Star Theatre New Jersey – New Brunswick, NJ
December 6 – City Winery New York City – New York, NY*
December 8 – City Winery Boston – Boston, MA*
December 11 – Birchmere – Alexandria, VA
December 13 – Caesars Atlantic City – Atlantic City, NJ
December 14 – City Winery St. Louis – St. Louis, MO*
December 15 – City Winery Chicago – Chicago, IL*
December 17 – City Winery Nashville – Nashville, TN*

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December 19 – Robert Kirk Walker Theatre – Chattanooga, TN
December 21 – City Winery Atlanta – Atlanta, GA*
December 22 – City Winery Atlanta – Atlanta, GA*

*All City Winery performances will include two shows.


#HipHopNews: Mobb Deep Releases Final Album “Infinite” 
Platinum-selling hip-hop duo Mobb Deep has returned with their new album, **Infinite**, available now on all streaming platforms via Mass Appeal Records. The release marks the group’s first full-length project since the death of founding member Prodigy.
The album, which features posthumous vocals from Prodigy, was produced by Havoc, who fuses his signature style with soulful introspection. Infinite serves as both a tribute to and a continuation of Mobb Deep’s legacy.

Seventeen years after their last studio album, **Infinite** brings together a mix of classic and new collaborators. The album features a lineup of legendary artists such as Nas, Raekwon, and Ghostface Killah, alongside new voices like Jorja Smith and H.E.R. Production is handled by Havoc and The Alchemist.

The lead single, “Down For You,” features a surprise collaboration with Nas and Jorja Smith. The song and its music video, directed by Hidji World, explore themes of heartbreak and healing.

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This new album arrives in the same year that Mobb Deep’s iconic album The Infamous celebrates its 30th anniversary. Infinite stands as the final offering from the duo and a testament to their enduring influence.


Wendy Williams Says She’s Forced To Live In “Dump” That Costs $25K Per Month

Wendy Williams slammed her pricey New York City assisted living residence as a “dump” during a rare phone interview, as her court-ordered guardianship and health issues continue to stir controversy.
Coterie Hudson Yards is described as lavish, with marble floors, fresh lilies, a crystal chandelier, 24/7 nursing care, a private theater, spa and salon. Her 360-square-foot studio suite comes with a steep monthly cost.

The 60-year-old former daytime TV host currently lives on the memory care floor of the luxury facility, which charges $25,800 per month.
Despite the upscale amenities, Williams said she’s miserable. “Did you see the people? The elderly people? Why do I want to look at that? This is a f—-d-up situation,” she told The Cut. “I can’t tell you how many times I’ve asked that I be moved from this floor.”

Williams’ estate also covers her guardian Sabrina Morrissey’s fees, a $10,000 monthly retainer for her personal attorney and other legal expenses. In 2024, lawyers flagged concerns about her financial situation
Morrissey sold Williams’ 2,400-square-foot condo at a loss and rehomed her two cats.

Placed under guardianship in 2022, Williams has limited freedom. The memory care floor is locked, and she needs approval from both the facility and her guardian to leave. She has no cell phone access and can only make outgoing calls from a landline.
In February 2024, Williams’ team announced she had been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and progressive aphasia. Still, Williams denies having dementia.

Her ex-husband, Kevin Hunter, filed a $250 million lawsuit in June to terminate the guardianship, calling it “fraudulent bondage.” He also accused the judge in the case of being “crooked.”
A judge dismissed the lawsuit on October 9, but Hunter can refile. Williams and Hunter divorced in 2019 after she discovered he had fathered a child with another woman during their 21-year marriage.

Hunter had been receiving $37,500 monthly in alimony before the guardianship halted payments.
Williams’ attorney Joe Tacopina has been outspoken about the case. “She’s the same Wendy Williams that you know from TV. She’s a person who’s in control of her faculties and is a great human being,” he told TMZ in July.
Tacopina said the guardianship is “scary” and “it’s hard to get out.” He confirmed plans to sue those involved, calling the arrangement “basically, incarceration.”

He added, “This whole thing is about money, money, money, money,” and called the legal process “despicably slow.”
Despite her restricted living situation, Williams has made public appearances. She attended New York Fashion Week in September.
A new medical evaluation is expected in the coming weeks. The judge could maintain the guardianship, reduce restrictions, replace Morrissey or end the arrangement.


Questlove’s Earth, Wind & Fire Doc Finds Producing Partner in HBO
HBO Documentary Films has boarded Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson’s documentary film about the iconic multi-genre group Earth, Wind & Fire. The announcement comes just over a year after Questlove announced the still-untitled project, which he called “the definitive story of the elements … of how a band led by a genius from Chicago changed our way of thinking, our minds and our hearts.”

The Earth, Wind & Fire project will mark Questlove’s fourth documentary as a director. The documentarian saw Oscar success with his debut feature, “Summer of Soul (…or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised),” which won the statue for Best Documentary Feature in 2022 after a Sundance 2021 premiere.

HBO Documentary Films has joined the project alongside Fifth Season and will release the doc on HBO and stream it on HBO Max in 2026.
The Earth, Wind & Fire doc will tell the story of the legendary musical group through exclusive archival footage, audio and written material. Like some of Questlove’s other documentary work, the project will follow both the past and the present, speaking to both the group’s history and legacy.

“I’m honored to tell the story of Earth, Wind & Fire and the deep meaning behind their message and music,” Questlove said in a statement. “To grow up listening to the music is one thing but to be handed the keys to the kingdom of preserving history is another. I can’t imagine a better platform on which to share this documentary with U.S. audiences than HBO.”

After “Summer of Soul,” Questlove — whose extensive resume includes percussionist, producer, DJ, journalist and more — went on to helm the TV doc “Ladies & Gentlemen … 50 Years of SNL Music” ahead of the 50th anniversary special of “Saturday Night Live.” Questlove co-directed the project — which focused on the musical guests and sketches throughout the 50-year history of “SNL” — with Oz Rodriguez.

Questlove returned to Sundance in 2025 with a follow-up cinematic documentary: “Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius).” The project, which focused on the career and legacy of Sly and the Family Stone, received rave reviews out of the film festival and was released in Feb. 2025.

“Thompson’s knack for cinematic pacing, compositions, and arrangement puts ‘Sly Lives!’ over the top, especially during his loving interview segments with the Family Stone band members,” Simon Abrams wrote in a Sundance review for TheWrap. “The resulting portrait feels not only true enough, but also meaningful in a way that extends well beyond Stewart’s individual circumstances. ‘Sly Lives!’ may not give you everything that you want from a movie about Stewart, but it does paint a full enough picture of an artist who knowingly ‘opened a portal,’ in Benjamin’s words, while also struggling to be both genuine and comfortable as himself.”

As for the upcoming Earth, Wind & Fire doc, Questlove produced the project alongside Dave Sirulnick, Samantha Grogin, KB White and Arron Saxe. Zarah Zohlman, Shawn Gee, Jon Kamen, Cheo Hodari Coker and Amos Newman served as executive producers.


Fight breaks out after Lions S Brian Branch smacks JuJu Smith-Schuster in the helmet after loss to Chiefs

Things got extremely heated in the final seconds of the Kansas City Chiefs’ win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday night.
As the two teams took the field at Arrowhead Stadium to shake hands with the final seconds ticking off the clock, Lions safety Brian Branch reached out and hit Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster in his facemask after blowing past Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who looked like he was trying to shake his hand though Branch ignored him.
That sent Smith-Schuster down to the ground. He jumped back up and went after Branch with a few others as the scuffle escalated. The fracas took officials and coaches a few minutes to sort out.

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Things eventually calmed down and both teams left the field without further issue. Smith-Schuster walked off the field holding a towel to his face, and Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that there is "pretty good damage" to his nose.

The scuffle is sure to lead to fines from the league, at a minimum, in the coming days.
"I did a little childish thing, but I'm tired of people doing stuff in between the play and refs don't catch it," Branch said after the game, via The Athletic’s Colton Pouncy. "They be trying to bully me out there.

“I should’ve never did it. It was childish."
Branch said that Smith-Schuster specifically hit him in the back at one point in the game while trying to make a block, and that it wasn’t called for a penalty.
“I got blocked in the back illegally, and it was in front of the ref,” Branch said. “The ref didn't do anything. Just stuff like that. I could've got hurt off of that, but I still should not have done that.”

That hit in question came near the end of the fourth quarter, where Branch seemed to be blindsided by Smith-Schuster and knocked to the ground.
Lions head coach Dan Campbell called out Branch after the game, too.
"I love Brian Branch," Campbell said, "but what he did is inexcusable. It's not going to be accepted here. It's not what we do, it's not what we're about. I apologized to [head] coach [Andy] Reid and the Chiefs and Schuster. That's not OK. That's not what we do here and it's not going be OK. He knows it and our team knows it. "

The outburst came after the Chiefs surged ahead in the second half to beat the Lions, 30-17, on Sunday night. They took a three-point lead into the locker room at halftime, and then Hollywood Brown scored his first of two second-half touchdowns on KC's first drive of the third quarter to take all momentum away from the Lions.
Mahomes went 22-of-30 passing for 257 yards with three touchdowns and ran for another score in the win for the Chiefs, who now sit at 3-3. Isaiah Pacheco had 51 yards on 12 carries, and Travis Kelce had 78 yards on six catches. Smith-Schuster had 57 yards on three catches.

Jared Goff completed 23 of 29 for 203 yards with two touchdowns for the Lions, who had won four straight games entering Sunday. Jahmyr Gibbs had 65 yards on 17 carries, and Jameson Williams had 66 yards and a score on six catches.
Branch, now in his third season in the league, had seven total tackles.


Trina Braxton Reacts to Backlash Over Ashlee Braxton Episode
Last year Ashlee Braxton came forward and admitted that one of her famous Braxton aunts no longer speaks to her because their then husband was caught texting Ashlee when she was 17-years-old

Trina Braxton addresses the backlash after the subject comes up on the latest episode of 'The Braxtons..."
Rehashing the episode with her husband Trina explains,
"If someone wants real true healing it's not for public consumption...people have a right to their truth but it's important to have all the details before people pass judgement."

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‘RHOP’ Star Ashley Darby Mocks Costar Wendy Osefo’s Felony Fraud Arrest

The Real Housewives of Potomac's Ashley Darby reportedly took aim at costar Wendy Osefo following her felony fraud arrest.
“We’re making melodies, not felonies, if you know what I mean,” Darby, 37, said while performing at Mr. Henry’s in Washington, D.C., on Friday, October 10.
“I’m just throwing it out there,” she reportedly continued, per Page Six. “In case there’s some confusion, that’s what we’re doing around here. That’s all I’m doing here. Just making melodies. This ain’t news to us. This just news to y’all.”

Referencing Osefo’s nickname on the show, Darby added, “Zen Wen is in the pen.”
Dr. Wendy Osefo Gushed About Her and Eddie’s Financial Success on ‘RHOP’ Premiere Days Before Fraud Arrest
Wendy and husband Eddie Osefo were indicted on insurance fraud, conspiracy insurance fraud and making false statements to police officers on Thursday, October 9, according to court documents obtained by Us Weekly.

The couple were booked in Westminster, Maryland, on Thursday. Wendy and Eddie were released the following day after posting $50,000 bond each, a rep for the Carroll County Detention Center confirmed to Us.

“Dr. Wendy Osefo and her husband, Edward Osefo, are back home safely with their family and in good spirits,” a rep for the pair told Us in a statement. “They are grateful for the outpouring of concern and support from friends, fans, and colleagues. The Osefos, alongside their legal team, look forward to their day in court. At this time, they respectfully ask for privacy as they focus on their family and the legal process ahead.”

The pair’s arrest comes more than one year after the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported burglary at their home. In April 2024, Wendy and Eddie claimed that when they returned home following a trip to Jamaica, several designer bags and pieces of jewelry were stolen.
At the time, Eddie shared statements with two insurance companies regarding the stolen property. Wendy and Eddie signed their statements, claiming $2,500 damages to their home and $450,000 in property.

Days after the alleged burglary, Eddie included Wendy’s gold diamond anniversary band in the insurance claim. The twosome went on to receive a $25,380 settlement from Travelers Insurance.
In a second claim, with Jewelers Mutual Insurance, Wendy’s gold diamond anniversary band was not mentioned. The Travelers Insurance settlement was also not included.

After the alleged burglary, authorities reportedly saw photographs of Wendy wearing the stolen band. A search and seizure warrant on their home found that at least 15 items Wendy and Eddie claimed to be stolen were in the house. According to court documents obtained by Us, the investigation found that the pair were “burdened by substantial debt.”
‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ Star Dr. Wendy Osefo and Husband Eddie Break Silence on Fraud Charges
Days before the arrest, Wendy gushed in the RHOP season 10 premiere that she was “proud” of her husband amid the expansion of his Happy Eddie cannabis business.

“Happy Eddie is taking off, especially now that it’s in three different states,” she said. “Happy Eddie is — you know — financially successful. Cha-ching!”

Eddie was smiling while detailing the business expansion to their three children Karter, 12, Kruz, 10, and Kamrynn, 6.

“Aren’t you guys proud of me? I started with one state, and now I’m growing the business into multiple states,” he said. “So you can now see, as an entrepreneur, when you put your mind to something, you can grow your business.”


Jeezy Makes 5th Annual Sno Ball Gala Adorable Daddy-Daughter Date
Jeezy shared the red carpet at his 5th annual Sno Ball Gala with his toddler, Monaco Jenkins, on Thursday night (Oct. 9) in Atlanta. Jeezy and his ex-wife Jeannie Mai welcomed baby Monaco in 2022.
The father-daughter duo stepped out in their best threads for the rapper’s annual fundraising event, him in a suit while the 3-year-old served age-appropriate glam in a gold dress and matching tiara.

Taking place at the Delta Flight Museum, the upscale event hosted the likes of Lil Jon, T.I., Ludacris, and more. The gala is coordinated through Jeezy’s  Street Dreamz Foundation to raise funds for underserved communities.  According to the official website, the non-profit was launched in 2001 by the Soul Survivor performer to encourage a generation of at-risk youth to become effective leaders through programs that foster independence and respect for others, while educating and motivating each child to reach their ultimate potential in their area of interest.

Fans of the 48-year-old can soon see the rapper as he extended his Thug Motivation 101 Live anniversary tour with a Las Vegas residency. The first part takes on a masquerade theme and will take place on October 31 and November 1. The second edition will be Nutcracker-themed and occur on December 19 and 21.
“If you don’t call that Black excellence and leveling up, then I don’t know what is,” remarked Jeezy when the concert was announced.


MTV will be removing music 5 channels from their network

The music died a little more on October 12, when Paramount Global delivered crushing news to millions of MTV fans worldwide. After 44 years of defining youth culture and launching countless musical careers, the entertainment giant announced it will permanently shut down five beloved MTV music channels by December 31, 2025.

For generations who grew up glued to their television screens, waiting for their favorite music videos to play, this marks the end of an era that shaped how the world experienced music, fashion and pop culture.

The 5 beloved channels saying goodbye
The closure will eliminate several cherished networks that have kept music video culture alive across Europe and beyond.
MTV Music – The flagship music video destination
MTV 80s – Home to beloved retro hits and nostalgic favorites
MTV 90s – The ultimate throwback channel for alternative rock and pop classics
Club MTV – Dance music and electronic beats around the clock
MTV Live – Live performances and concert coverage

These channels will cease broadcasting first in the United Kingdom and Ireland, followed by similar shutdowns across continental Europe and other international markets. The main MTV channel will continue operating, though it now focuses primarily on reality shows like Catfish and The Challenge rather than music content.

The decision also affects other Paramount-owned networks including NickMusic EMEA, Comedy Central Extra and Paramount Network, as the company streamlines its television portfolio.

Why the legendary network made this painful choice
The writing has been on the wall for years as viewing habits transformed dramatically. Music fans no longer wait for their favorite videos to appear on television – they simply open YouTube, Spotify or TikTok and find exactly what they want instantly.

This shift mirrors how streaming services revolutionized movie and TV consumption, except the change happened even faster for music content. Platforms like Vevo and YouTube Music now serve the role MTV once dominated, offering personalized playlists and immediate access to any artist or song imaginable.

Paramount’s merger with Skydance Media earlier in 2025 accelerated these closures as part of aggressive cost-cutting measures. The music channels, which attract only a fraction of their peak audiences from the 1990s and 2000s, became financially unsustainable under the company’s new strategy focusing heavily on its Paramount+ streaming service.

The UK production unit already experienced staff reductions and programming cutbacks in early 2025, signaling these closures were inevitable.
Social media exploded with emotional reactions as news spread, with fans sharing memories of discovering their favorite artists through MTV’s carefully curated programming. Many described feeling like they were losing a piece of their childhood, remembering countless hours spent watching countdowns and music video marathons.

The channels provided something streaming services struggle to replicate – the shared cultural experience of watching the same content simultaneously with millions of other viewers. There was magic in stumbling upon an incredible new video or catching a rare interview during regular programming.

For older demographics less active on digital platforms, these channels remained important sources of music discovery and nostalgia. Legacy artists and niche genres also benefited from the exposure these dedicated music channels provided.
Record labels and artists must now rely even more heavily on social media algorithms and digital marketing strategies to reach audiences, fundamentally changing how music gets promoted and discovered.
When MTV launched on August 1, 1981, with the prophetic first video “Video Killed the Radio Star” by The Buggles, nobody could predict how profoundly it would reshape entertainment culture.

The network transformed music videos from simple promotional tools into artistic statements and cultural phenomena. Iconic moments like Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” premiere, Madonna pushing boundaries with “Like a Virgin,” and Nirvana bringing grunge mainstream with “Smells Like Teen Spirit” all happened because MTV gave these artists a visual platform.

MTV Europe launched in 1987, followed by localized versions worldwide, creating unprecedented global music exchange. The network didn’t just play videos – it created fashion trends, launched careers and gave young people a shared language of pop culture references.
Shows like “MTV Unplugged,” “Total Request Live” and “MTV Cribs” became cultural institutions, while the MTV Video Music Awards grew into one of entertainment’s biggest nights.

However, by the 2010s, the rise of social media and on-demand streaming made traditional music television feel outdated. MTV pivoted toward reality programming to maintain relevance, gradually moving music content to specialized channels that are now closing.
The MTV brand will continue through digital platforms, streaming integration and signature events like the VMAs and EMAs, but December 31, 2025 marks the definitive end of music television as previous generations knew it.
For 44 years, MTV made music larger than life, turning artists into superstars and giving millions of fans unforgettable shared experiences. While music discovery now lives in our pockets rather than our living rooms, the cultural impact of those music video marathons will resonate forever.


Penn State fires James Franklin after devastating losses!

Less than a month ago, Penn State had legitimate national championship aspirations. Now, the school is looking for a new coach after firing James Franklin on Sunday.
Franklin's fall was stunning, swift and historic, beginning with a type of loss (Oregon) that has come to define his Penn State tenure, and continuing with two other losses (against major underdogs UCLA and Northwestern) that have not. A season-ending injury to starting quarterback Drew Allar against Northwestern added even more anguish to an awful afternoon in Happy Valley.

Just like that, Franklin's tenure of 11-plus years at Penn State is over, within the same calendar year as Penn State reached the cusp of the national championship game, only to fall to Notre Dame in a CFP semifinal. Penn State entered this season with a championship-or-bust mission, and boy, did things go bust. Although things fell apart quickly for Franklin, it also became harder to envision a path forward, despite his many successes at Penn State.

Where does PSU go from here? The school has made significant investments in facilities, NIL and other areas. Athletics director Patrick Kraft is a football guy who wants to win at the highest level. Penn State has access to talent in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest, and can compete for major goals on a regular basis. The team can aim high with candidates, including from within the Big Ten, and certainly target those with a track record of winning the biggest games.


Chris Evans Wears Just a Jock Strap for 'Honey Don't' Movie Scene in New Video Shared Online
Chris Evans put his body on display for his recent movie Honey Don’t and the full video of his jock strap scene has officially been released!
The 44-year-old actor, who is married to actress Alba Baptista in real life, plays a cult guru in the new film from Ethan Coen.

The movie was released in theaters in August 2025 and is now available to stream for free as part of a subscription to Peacock. The streamer dropped the film scene on TikTok to entice fans to watch the film!

Honey Don’t is a dark comedy about Honey O’Donahue (Margaret Qualley), a small-town private investigator, who delves into a series of strange deaths tied to a mysterious church. The star-studded cast also includes Chris, Aubrey Plaza, Charlie Day, Billy Eichner, Lena Hall, Talia Ryder, and more.


Mark Sanchez Breaks Silence on Stabbing After Being Released From Jail & Hospital
Mark Sanchez is speaking out for the first time since the violent incident in Indianapolis, where he was stabbed after allegedly attacking another man.
The 38-year-old former NFL player was released from the hospital on Sunday (October 12) and then booked into, and then released, from Marion County Jail.

Mark was allegedly the aggressor in a violent incident that happened, leading to his arrest while in the hospital. He allegedly assaulted a 69-year-old delivery driver while in an alley by a bar and then the man stabbed him in response. The fight reportedly broke out over a parking spot. The former football player is now facing a Level 5 battery charge. The punishment for that type of charge is one to six years in jail.

While being released from jail on Sunday, Mark spoke to reporter Max Lewis of Fox59 News and CBS 4 Indy.
“Right now I’m just focused on my recovery,” Mark said. “I just wanted to thank the first responders, Eskenazi Hospital…and I just want to thank Dr. [Lindsey] Mossler, the surgeon. She saved my life, so I’m grateful for that.”

Mark said he’s “recovering slowly. It’s a long process.”


Lionel Richie Reflects on His Parents’ Decision to Keep Him from Marching with Martin Luther King Jr.

Lionel Richie performs onstage during the 26th Annual UCLA Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation’s “Taste For A Cure” Event at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel on April 28, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for UCLA)
Growing up in Tuskegee, Alabama, during the height of the civil rights movement, Lionel Richie had a front-row seat to history. The Grammy-winning artist opened up to The Guardian about how those years influenced him, reflecting on his family’s efforts to protect him from the harsh realities of racial unrest.

“What I didn’t realize was that it made up the core of who I was,” Richie said. “At the time I didn’t realize because our parents made a point of keeping a lot of that edge away from us. We were in the bubble.”

Richie was just 15 when he longed to join the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches led by Martin Luther King Jr., but his parents stopped him. “I was longing to be part of it,” he recalled. “And my parents kept telling me it was dangerous.”
The young Richie felt left out of history in the making. “I was angry, because I thought they had left me out of some of the most significant history,” he said. “My anger came when I realized what my grandmother and grandfather had gone through, what my mom and dad had gone through.”

When he asked his parents why they kept him from the movement, their answer reshaped his perspective. “‘We didn’t want anything to limit you in your thinking of what the possibilities for your future could be,’” they told him. “‘And if we had attached you to our anger then you would be stuck in our anger.’”

Now 76, Richie expressed frustration with what he views as society’s regression. However, he makes it clear that politics is not his path. “If you’re waiting for Martin Luther Richie, he ain’t coming,” he said. “But if you’re waiting for Lionel Richie, the bearer of love, you got me.”
Reflecting on the fate of past leaders, he added, “Politics is ugly, it’s nasty, and it’s got even worse now because they character-assassinate you before you even get in.”


In Lets all have a KiKi news😂: Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA Plans Its “All American” Super Bowl Halftime Show

Turning Point USA, the conservative nonprofit organization founded in 2012 by Charlie Kirk, has announced plans to host its own alternative halftime show during this year’s Super Bowl. The organization revealed what it is calling “The All-American Halftime Show,” a live-streamed event that appears to be positioned as a cultural counter to what it sees as the NFL’s increasingly political entertainment choices.

The announcement comes shortly after news that global Latin superstar Bad Bunny has been selected to headline the NFL’s official 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show, a move that has sparked criticism from some conservative circles online. Turning Point USA did not reveal any confirmed performers or hosts for its competing show, but sign-up forms on its promotional website ask potential attendees what type of music they prefer, one of the listed options being “anything in English,” which critics online immediately labeled as politically coded language.

The All-American Halftime Show is being promoted by Erika Frantzve Kirk, the wife of Charlie Kirk and co-founder of the associated media platform Proclaim Street. While specific performers, sponsors, or platform partners have yet to be announced, the event is already drawing considerable attention on social media from supporters of right-leaning entertainment alternatives.

Meanwhile, a Change.org petition calling for the replacement of Bad Bunny as the NFL’s halftime headliner has gained nearly 9,000 signatures. Some critics argue the Puerto Rican reggaeton star is too controversial due to his outspoken political views and past disputes with fans and media outlets. Supporters, on the other hand, claim he represents the NFL’s effort to embrace cultural diversity and global influence.

Donald Trump has long aligned himself with Turning Point USA, frequently appearing at its conferences and praising the organization’s strategy in attracting young conservative voters. During a 2023 Turning Point Action Conference, Trump said:

“Turning Point is doing the most important work in America right now—fighting for our values, our freedoms, and our culture. You are the backbone of the future of this country.”

With election-year tensions rising and cultural debates spilling into every corner of entertainment and sports, the development of a politically motivated Super Bowl counter-program indicates that even America’s biggest sporting event is not immune to partisan divides. Whether Turning Point USA will secure major performers—or significant viewership—remains to be seen as the event details continue to unfold.


UPS is Throwing Away Thousands of Packages Over New Customs Rules
If your overseas package is missing, it may have been thrown out.
UPS says it is disposing of thousands of US bound shipments that are trapped in customs. New import rules under the Trump administration require more detailed paperwork. Many parcels cannot clear those checks.

Warehouses are backing up. Customers report weeks of waiting, confusing tracking updates, and sudden notices that items were destroyed. People say everything from clothing to electronics to sentimental gifts never made it home.
UPS says it contacts senders several times to fix missing information. If the data does not arrive, the company says it must either return the package or dispose of it under customs rules. Shoppers and small businesses are frustrated, and some are switching carriers.

For now, double check every invoice and description before shipping to the United States. Make sure the sender includes complete details, accurate values, and product specifics. That can reduce the chance of a hold or disposal.


AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
Courtesy of P.O.Wm
Lady brings a raccoon on a shopping trip to Walmart.

For what?


HAVE A GREAT DAY ALL!!!
EFREM

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