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Freida McFadden: top doctor and bestselling author now also beckons on silver screen

Freida McFadden has become a success author in recent years, and chances are you've been hooked on one of her compelling books at one time or another. Coincidentally, McFadden didn't follow a conventional path, to say the least.

  • Aug 23, 2026 11:30

Dr. Phil, American TV psychologist, weighs in on the Greenland debate

Donald Trump’s interest in Greenland has certainly not waned. Behind the scenes, a U.S. operation is gaining momentum to allow the United States to strengthen its hold on this Arctic island. The U.S. strategy is remarkable: Finnish icebreakers, a Texas-based oil company with ties to Trump’s inner circle, and none other than TV psychologist Dr. Phil as a media figure are all set to convince Greenland to rally to their cause.

  • Aug 11, 2026 09:30

Giorgio Armani opens its archives for biopic series

Known for dressing and enhancing the looks of Hollywood’s biggest stars, and for designing costumes for more than 200 films, fashion designer Giorgio Armani is now the subject of a major television series directed by Ferzan Ozpetek.

  • Aug 04, 2026 11:21

Riviera 76: The forgotten “French Woodstock,” brought back to life by a documentary

Fifty years ago, Provence was set to host its own Woodstock-style festival. At the Paul-Ricard circuit in Le Castellet (Var), 350 hectares were transformed into a mecca for rock, jazz, and soul, with Joe Cocker, Betty Davis, Gil Scott-Heron, and Magma headlining. Fifty years later, the Riviera 76 festival remains one of the biggest fiascos in French music history...

  • Jul 30, 2026 14:00

Kavinsky, the sound architect behind "Nightcall" found dead in Paris

A leading figure in the French electronic music scene, Kavinsky (born Vincent Belorgey) was found dead at age 50 in his apartment in Paris’s 18th arrondissement, just days before his 51st birthday. Behind the headphones and synthesizers lay a career as discreet as it was influential, marked by a global hit and unexpected collaborations.

  • Jul 29, 2026 12:00

Oprah Winfrey admits that it's not her real first name

Oprah Winfrey surprised her fans with a surprising revelation: her official first name isn’t Oprah, but Orpah. On the podcast “Baby, This Is Keke Palmer,” the 72-year-old host explained that the spelling everyone knows is the result of a simple letter swap.

  • Jul 26, 2026 07:03

Do "true crime" series encourage viewers to commit crimes?

Two studies debunk a widespread fear: true crime appears to have little impact on violent fantasies and, in some cases, actually discourages them.

  • Jul 23, 2026 09:00

Netflix Documentary: The sinking of the Costa Concordia, minute by minute

One hundred years after the Titanic disaster, it's the sinking of the giant cruise ship Costa Concordia on January 13, 2012, near the Italian island of Giglio, that will forever remain etched in people’s memories.

  • Jul 21, 2026 11:43

The success of 'Off Campus': When respect becomes the ultimate form of seduction

At first glance, it looks like just another teen drama set on a college campus. And yet, “Off Campus,” the series created by Louisa Levy and Gina Fattore and adapted from the novels by Elle Kennedy, has become much more than that.

  • Jul 12, 2026 08:51

From dream to reality: Miley Cyrus reacts to the release of her “Barbie signature”

She joins the ranks of collectible figures such as David Bowie, Elton John, Kylie Minogue, Stevie Nicks, Elvis Presley, Gloria Estefan, and Aaliyah. The Miley Cyrus Barbie unveiled its rebellious look on Wednesday, July 1.

  • Jul 06, 2026 15:09