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Actress Catherine O’Hara passed away at the age of 71 on January 30, 2026. She is probably best known for her portrayal of the mother, Kate McCallister, in the first pair of Home Alone films, per Us Weekly. She and Macaulay Culkin, 45, cultivated a deep bond that lasted long after filming wrapped. Her passing […]

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It may not be making national news, but we’re talking about it: Nashville is not weathering Winter Storm Fern well. Tens of thousands of people are still without power or heat; trees are down and roads aren’t cleared. This, of course, impacts the musical community, as

O’Hara also starred in ‘Beetlejuice,’ ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas,’ ‘The Studio,’ and many more great movies and shows. Continue reading…

Editor’s Note: Mon Rovîa, whose debut LP Bloodline came out January 9 via Nettwerk, is No Depression’s Spotlight Artist for January 2025. Check out an original poem-essay he wrote here and stay tuned for more from Mon

Ella Langley and Emily Ann Roberts are good friends, but that doesn’t mean they can’t make music together. Read more below.

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Legendary former college football coach Lou Holtz is reportedly in hospice care. Fans and admirers are looking back at his career.

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A unique collaboration that gets your attention, “McArthrur” matches up slightly strange bedfellows to tell an epic story across generations, while remaining starkly relevant to a contemporary audience.

The post Song Review – Hardy, Tim McGraw, Eric Church, Morgan Wallen – “McArthur” first appeared on Saving Country Music.

Dolly Parton’s 80th spin around the sun has been off to a good start.  On her big day, she released an update of her classic song, “Light of A Clear Blue Morning.” The track includes vocals from Queen Latifah, Reba McEntire, Miley Cyrus, and Lainey Wilson, and some piano from mega-producer David Foster.  Proceeds from the […]

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Paul Mescal and Barry Keoghan will star in the Sam Mendes-directed films about the Fab Four, which are scheduled to be released in 2028.

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A recent image of Ariana Grande for Vogue Japan has made its way online. Unfortunately, in the image, she has six fingers.

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