The 50 best songs of 2025
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Stanley Simmons: Sons of ‘Kiss’ rockers continue dads’ legacy
They call themselves “Stanley Simmons.” It’s a combination of their names, from their rockstar fathers Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley. But their debut single proves they’re carrying on the family legacy far more than what’s in a name. We caught up with Nick Simmons and Evan Stanley for an exclusive Read More
Hilary Duff announces Valentine’s weekend Las Vegas residency
Hilary Duff is trading the red carpet for the Strip this upcoming Valentine’s weekend. The pop star and actress announced she’ll take over Voltaire at The Venetian Resort for three intimate nights, Feb. 13 through Feb. 15, capping off her 2026 “Small Rooms, Big Nerves” mini tour. On Instagram, she Read More
Altadena’s Christmas Tree Lane lights up again this weekend after a year of recovery
Altadena is preparing to welcome the community back to Christmas Tree Lane this weekend, marking the full return of the century-old tradition nearly a year after January’s wildfires scorched parts of the foothill community. Organizers announced the comeback in an Instagram post earlier this year, inviting residents to the December Read More
The Wiggles share statement after becoming embroiled in ‘Ecstasy’ controversy
The Wiggles, a children’s musical group famous for songs about fruit salad and dancing like a plane propeller, have issued a statement in response to their unauthorized appearance in a TikTok video promoting a song that references MDMA.
HGTV’s Hilary Farr responds to fake AI post, confirms she is ‘alive and well’
Hillary Farr’s cancer has been in remission for years.
Martha Stewart replaces Sydney Sweeney in new American Eagle denim campaign
Sweeney’s AE jeans campaign drew backlash after a tagline that many claimed contained racial undertones.
California politicians pressed by singer-songwriter who alleges harassment by trans woman in L.A. gym bathroom
California gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell had a tense exchange over the weekend with Tish Hyman, a singer-songwriter who has gone viral in recent weeks after allegedly being harassed by a trans woman in a gym locker room, and he’s not the first Golden State politician to hear from her directly. Read More
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande pay tribute to ‘Wicked’ roles
“Wicked: For Good” has flown into theaters, closing the curtain on the film adaptation of the popular musical. The film’s leading ladies are looking back on their time portraying the iconic characters Glinda and Elphaba. “I could write you an essay, a poem, Shakespearean prose, to describe what this journey Read More