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Sabrina Carpenter and Karol G Are Rumored to Headline Coachella 2026

The desert may still be months away from lighting up, but the Coachella rumor mill is already in overdrive. According to “Rolling Stone”, Sabrina Carpenter and Karol G are expected to take two of the coveted headlining spots at Coachella 2026, leaving fans buzzing about who will snag the third.

The final headliner hasn’t been decided yet, but Dua Lipa and Kendrick Lamar are reportedly in the mix.

This wouldn’t be Sabrina Carpenter’s first Coachella rodeo. She hit the stage in 2024, though not as a headliner, while Karol G brought her reggaeton power to the festival back in 2022. Both have skyrocketed in popularity since then, making them strong contenders for top billing.

Coachella has a history of carefully timed announcements that keep fans on edge. Last year, the 2025 lineup dropped in November, but so far there’s no word on when this year’s reveal will happen.

What we do know: Coachella 2026 will once again sprawl across two weekends, April 10–12 and April 17–19, in Indio, California.

The buzz around Sabrina and Karol G speaks to a larger trend in the festival scene: fans want variety, and organizers are finally leaning into it. Pop, reggaeton, rap, EDM, and indie all share the same stages now, creating a lineup that can draw everyone from hardcore music nerds to casual TikTok scrollers who just want to scream-sing their favorite hooks.

And let’s be real, speculation is half the fun. Every year, the headliner guessing game sparks debates, wild wish lists, and Twitter wars long before a single wristband is scanned. This time, the excitement is only heating up earlier than usual.

So, whether you’re a Sabrina Carpenter stan ready to camp out at the front of the main stage, a Karol G fan ready to turn the desert into a reggaeton dance floor, or someone holding out hope that Dua or Kendrick seal the deal, Coachella 2026 is shaping up to be another unforgettable weekend in the sun.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – Karol G attends the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

Stephen King’s 10 Favorite Movies Might Surprise You

Horror master Stephen King has given us decades of nightmares, but when it comes to watching movies, his taste is actually a lot more classic than creepy. The author just shared his 10 all-time favorite films online, and it’s a lineup that would make any film buff nod in approval.

Here’s King’s list, in no particular order:

  • “Sorcerer” (1977)
  • “The Godfather Part II” (1974)
  • “The Getaway” (1972)
  • “Groundhog Day” (1993)
  • “Casablanca” (1942)
  • “Treasure of the Sierra Madre” (1948)
  • “Jaws” (1975)
  • “Mean Streets” (1973)
  • “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” (1977)
  • “Double Indemnity” (1944)

It’s a mix of crime dramas, Hollywood classics, and a few that show King’s soft spot for suspense and human nature. You can definitely see the fingerprints of these films in his own work, from the paranoia in “Sorcerer” to the small-town dynamics in “Jaws.”

Interestingly, King left off any movies based on his own novels, though he couldn’t resist giving a nod to four fan favorites: “Misery,” “The Shawshank Redemption,” “Stand by Me,” and “The Green Mile.” Each of those films earned critical praise, with “Shawshank” in particular often topping “best movies of all time” lists.

What makes King’s list fun is how eclectic it is. He’s clearly drawn to stories about flawed characters, moral dilemmas, and a bit of the surreal. “Groundhog Day” might feel like the odd one out, but then again, the idea of reliving the same day over and over has a psychological twist that fits right into King’s wheelhouse.

Fans have been quick to react online, with many praising his picks as “spot on” while others joked that they expected more horror. But maybe that’s the point. When your day job is scaring people, maybe you just want to relax with “Casablanca” or “The Godfather Part II”???

So if you’re looking for a Stephen King-approved movie marathon, you’ve got your list. Just don’t watch “Jaws” right before a beach trip.

Charlie Sheen Went Fishing for the Loch Ness Monster with a Leg of Lamb and a Bottle of Whiskey

With the arrival of the new Netflix doc “aka Charlie Sheen,” there’s a whole new generation of young people just finding out he went batshit crazy in the early 2010s.

Sure, his “winning” and “tiger blood” era only lasted a few years – which he somehow survived – but for better or worse, it was a huge thread in the fabric of American culture.

So it should surprise no one that Charlie firmly believes in the existence of the Loch Ness Monster… and once went looking for it.  (Her?)

He booked a ticket to Scotland and bought some whiskey

In 2013, Charlie booked a trip to Scotland. He had one of his people call a local hotel owner and tell him to gather up an old-style wooden rowboat, a traditional kerosene lamp, a large hook, a thick chain, and a leg of lamb.

If some of that sounds familiar, it’s because Charlie was allegedly inspired by the scene in “Jaws” where two guys try to catch the shark off a pier by stabbing a “holiday roast” with a big hook and tossing it into the drink.

When Charlie was assured he’d have everything he needed, he flew to Scotland on a private jet, then went out onto the Loch with two friends, his leg of lamb… and of course, a bottle of whiskey.

Fishing for Nessie at 3:00 A.M.

According to the hotel owner, “He went out on the rowing boat on Friday afternoon with his friends and again on Friday night until about 3:00 A.M.”

Not surprisingly, they didn’t hook any large, aquatic cryptids. But in an appearance on “The Tonight Show” in 2014, he told Jay Leno that on his last day in Scotland, “Something happened – there was an event at the top of the water that was crazy.”

Then again, Charlie appeared a little confused even during that interview, because he also told Jay, “That’s where Loch Ness lives. In Lake Nessie.”

He had company…

An interesting side note:  One of the guys who went out on the boat with Charlie was Todd Zeile, a retired baseball player who spent 16 years in the majors. (He bounced around to 12 different MLB teams in that span, but never ended up “winning” a World Series.)

The other was Brian Peck, who spent 16 months in prison from 2004 to 2005 for the sexual assault of a minor… who was later revealed to be Drake Bell of “Drake and Josh” fame. Despite his conviction, Peck continued to get work, including as a stand-in for Charlie on the series “Anger Management” in 2012.

Charlie even shared a pic of them in a tweet about the trip, joking they were “sanctioned archeologists” with a grant from MIT.

So yeah, there was a good stretch there where Charlie Sheen (aka Carlos Estevez) was doing very reasonable things with very reasonable people. #winning

That Golden Bachelor Who Didn’t Want Anyone Over 60 Doesn’t Really Have a Choice

Mel Owens, the 66-year-old “Golden Bachelor”, stirred up controversy when he said he wasn’t interested in dating women over 60. Unfortunately, he doesn’t have much of a choice.

ABC has revealed the cast for the new season, and the age breakdown is raising eyebrows. Out of the 23 women vying for Mel’s attention, only one is under 60, and she’s 58. There are two who are exactly 60, and the rest are all older.

In fact, four contestants are over 70, with the oldest clocking in at 77.

So, if you’re placing bets on who makes it past Episode 1, you might want to think carefully before putting money on Grandma. But hey, maybe she’s got the secret weapon: decades of wisdom and a mean lasagna recipe.

The show has always leaned into its mix of sweet moments and messy drama, and this season looks like it won’t disappoint. Whether Mel ends up finding true love or just another round of reality TV chaos, the cast lineup suggests this will be one of the more unpredictable seasons yet.

The Golden Bachelor returns Wednesday, September 24th on ABC. Grab your wine, text your group chat, and get ready to cringe-watch together.

The Ultimate “Star Wars” Flex: A $1,000 LEGO Death Star

LEGO and “Star Wars” fans, this is either your dream come true or your bank account’s worst nightmare. The toy giant just unveiled its most expensive set ever: a massive Death Star priced at $1,000.

Yes, you read that right. One thousand bucks. FOR LEGOS.

This isn’t just any set, though. It’s part of LEGO’s Ultimate Collector Series and it’s loaded with details. The cross-section-style Death Star includes 9,023 pieces and comes with 38 mini-figures, featuring multiple versions of Luke Skywalker and Han Solo. Basically, you’ll have enough characters to reenact most of the original trilogy in your living room.

Instead of being a sphere like the classic movie Death Star, this version is disc-shaped, and more of a cross-section, so you can see all the different rooms. Builders will recognize iconic scenes like the trash compactor, Emperor Palpatine’s throne room, Princess Leia’s holding cell, and even the Imperial shuttle hangar. It’s less “toy” and more “Star Wars museum exhibit that just happens to live in your house.”

And if you’re already calculating where you could possibly put it, start measuring now. The finished build is 28 inches tall, 32 inches wide, and 11 inches deep. Translation: it’s going to dominate whatever shelf, table, or entire corner of your apartment you decide to sacrifice to it.

The new Death Star launches October 4th, but hardcore fans can sign up now for early access on Lego.com. Translation: it’s going to sell out faster than the Millennium Falcon made the Kessel Run.

This set isn’t just a flex for LEGO collectors, it’s also part of a bigger trend. High-end LEGO kits have become wildly popular in recent years, with many adults treating them as both a hobby and an investment. Some retired sets now resell for thousands more than their original price. So yes, $1,000 sounds steep, but some fans might argue it’s less of a purchase and more of a future collectible.

Whether you see it as an art piece, a stress-relieving project, or just an excuse to spend weekends saying, “Sorry, can’t hang out, I’m rebuilding the Death Star,” one thing is clear: this is LEGO going full Sith Lord on your wallet.

The Weird Jobs Rock Stars Had Before Fame

Before the fame, fortune, and questionable backstage antics, a lot of rock stars were just regular people with regular jobs. Okay… maybe not regular jobs. Some of these side hustles are wild, some are gross, and a few are the kind of thing you only admit after a couple of drinks.

Here’s the breakdown of what your favorite rock icons were doing before they became legends:

  • Ozzy Osbourne – The Prince of Darkness started out cutting open cow carcasses at a slaughterhouse. Yep, meat hooks before microphones.
  • Chris Cornell (Soundgarden) – Handled fish guts at a seafood company. Glamorous? Not exactly. Slimy? Absolutely.
  • Lemmy Kilmister (Motörhead) – Hung out with greatness early on as a roadie for Jimi Hendrix. That’s basically a rock ‘n’ roll internship.
  • Kurt Cobain (Nirvana) – Before defining grunge, he was pushing a mop as a janitor. Smells like bleach spirit.
  • Axl Rose (Guns N’ Roses) – Worked as a manager at Tower Records, probably alphabetizing the bands he’d eventually outsell.
  • Corey Taylor (Slipknot) – Sold adult toys and movies in a porn shop. Masked metal mayhem feels like the logical next step.
  • Debbie Harry (Blondie) – Rock’s coolest blonde once worked as a Playboy Bunny in New York City.
  • Courtney Love – Stripped in Los Angeles to make ends meet. Considering her chaotic stage presence, this actually tracks.
  • Rob Zombie – Got his start in children’s TV of all places, working as a production assistant on “Pee-wee’s Playhouse”. That explains a lot, honestly.
  • Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine) – Shredded clothes before he shredded guitars, working as an exotic dancer for bachelorette parties.
  • Fred Durst (Limp Bizkit) – Inked skin as a tattoo artist before yelling about doing it “all for the nookie.”

See? Not all legends are born with a guitar in their hands. Some are armed with mops, fish guts, or a stack of tattoo needles. So the next time you’re stuck at your 9-to-5, just remember: even Ozzy started off elbow-deep in cow carcasses, and look how that turned out.

Paris Jackson Isn’t Having It With the Michael Biopic: “There’s Full-Blown Lies”

Paris Jackson is not holding back when it comes to the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, “Michael”. Despite claims that the late King of Pop’s children were on board with the project, Paris is making it clear she’s not buying it.

Paris said she had almost zero involvement in the film, aside from giving feedback on the first draft of the script. And even then, she says her notes were ignored. “I wasn’t involved at all,” she explained. “The narrative is being controlled and there’s a lot of inaccuracy and full-blown lies. I prefer honesty over sales and monetary gain.”

Her comments come after Colman Domingo, who plays family patriarch Joe Jackson in the movie, suggested that Paris and her brother Prince had been supportive. Paris, though, says she’s only met Domingo twice, and both times were extremely brief. In her words, she’s decided to “butt out” since it’s “not my project,” adding she’d rather “keep minding my business.”

The controversy highlights just how tricky biopics can be, especially when the subject’s closest family members feel sidelined.

Fans of Michael Jackson will no doubt be eager to see how the story plays out on screen, but Paris’s public pushback suggests audiences should be cautious about taking everything at face value.

This isn’t the first time a high-profile biopic has been accused of rewriting history for drama or box office appeal. From “Bohemian Rhapsody” to “Elvis”, debates often swirl around whether these films should prioritize accuracy or entertainment. For Paris, the answer seems clear: the truth matters more than ticket sales.

“Michael” is slated to hit theaters on April 24th of next year, but the conversation around it is already heating up. Whether the controversy will hurt or help the film’s success remains to be seen, but one thing’s for sure: Paris Jackson isn’t afraid to set the record straight, even if Hollywood would rather she didn’t.

Steve from “Blue’s Clues” Will Interview a Porn Star on His New Podcast

Steve Burns from Blue’s Clues is back, but this time he’s trading in his handy-dandy notebook for a microphone. Steve’s new podcast Alive launches September 17, and let’s be clear: this is not kids’ stuff.

Yes, Steve might forever be remembered as the friendly host who helped preschoolers solve paw-print mysteries, but his new show is made for adults. Case in point, one of his first guests is Maitland Ward, the former Boy Meets World star who left sitcoms behind for a career in adult film. That’s… a pretty big leap from mail time.

And she’s not the only unexpected name joining Steve. Other confirmed guests include Flaming Lips frontman Wayne Coyne, Congressman Ro Khanna, and the legendary Jamie Lee Curtis.

The topics? Heavy ones, like sex and death, which is about as far as you can get from singing about the color blue with a cartoon puppy.

For anyone tempted to crown him the next Mr. Rogers, Steve has already shut that down. He told People, “That is a weight that I do not wish to carry around, and that is a bar that I cannot possibly… no one could possibly… live up to. That dude should be on our money.” He added, with classic self-deprecating humor, “I’m just a neurotic bald guy who is sitting next to you, a fellow traveler on the struggle bus.”

Steve has popped up in recent years to give nostalgic pep talks that hit Millennials right in the feels, so fans already know he has a way of tackling deep topics with honesty. Alive looks like his chance to expand that voice into longer, more unfiltered conversations.

So if you grew up with Steve helping you find “a clue, a clue,” get ready for a version of him that’s wiser, funnier, and a lot more candid. Just don’t expect any handy-dandy notebooks.

The Worst Songs on Rock’s Biggest Albums

Every legendary rock album has its anthems, but what about the songs that fans quietly skip? UltimateClassicRock.com dove into Spotify data to find the least-played tracks on 40 of the greatest classic rock albums, and the results might surprise you.

Take AC/DC’s Back in Black. The title track is one of the most-streamed rock songs of all time, but poor “Shake a Leg” is the one most listeners move past. Same story for The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. While “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” still sparkles, “Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!” apparently sends fans reaching for the skip button.

Some of the other highlights:

  • Bon Jovi’s Slippery When Wet: Everyone loves “Livin’ on a Prayer,” but “Wild in the Streets” is the album’s weak link.
  • Eagles’ Hotel California: The epic title track dominates, while “Pretty Maids All in a Row” gets left behind.
  • Guns N’ Roses’ Appetite for Destruction: “Sweet Child O’ Mine” is the streaming king, while “Anything Goes” gets the cold shoulder.
  • Nirvana’s Nevermind: “Smells Like Teen Spirit” still rules, but “On a Plain” is the one fans most often skip.
  • Metallica’s Black Album: “Enter Sandman” blasts on repeat, while “The Struggle Within” struggles to stay in rotation.

Even Dark Side of the Moon isn’t immune. Pink Floyd’s “Money” is the big draw, but the final track, “Eclipse,” is the least streamed.

It’s a reminder that even on the most iconic albums ever made, not every song gets equal love. For every stadium anthem or classic riff that defined a generation, there’s a track quietly collecting digital dust in Spotify’s basement.

So next time you’re spinning Ten, Escape, or Bella Donna, maybe give those skipped-over songs a chance. They might not have the radio hooks or the fame, but they’re still part of the story that made these albums legendary.

Post Malone Launched His Fashion Label in Paris, with Denim, Beer, and a Horse

Post Malone is officially a fashion designer now, and he did not roll out his debut quietly. The rapper-turned-style icon hit Paris on Monday with a full-on runway show to launch his new label, Austin Post Apparel—yes, he went with his real name for the brand.

Posty described the line as “a new creative expression and soulful extension of his identity,” and his first collection is called At First Light. The vibe? Dallas western mixed with Southwest ranch. Think cowboy grit with a couture twist.

And because this is Post Malone, the show wasn’t just your standard walk-the-runway event. One model rode in on an actual horse, proving the man really commits to a theme. Then Malone himself closed things out, strutting in all-denim with a beer in hand like he was equal parts ranch hand and rock star.

The collection leans heavily into Western Americana, which makes sense for Malone, who has Texas roots and lives in Utah. Denim dominated the runway, along with bold ranch-inspired pieces meant to fuse rugged practicality with modern high fashion.

Fashion insiders are already buzzing about how Malone might shake up the luxury scene. Celebrity lines can be hit or miss, but his debut definitely made people look twice. Between the horse, the beer, and the cowboy-cool aesthetic, he sent a clear message: this isn’t just merch, it’s his personal style blown up into a full collection.

And honestly, it makes sense. Posty’s been quietly influencing fashion for years, from his signature face tattoos and oversized flannels to his love of Crocs (he’s done multiple sold-out collabs with the brand). Now, instead of just being a muse, he’s steering the whole thing himself.

Fans online had mixed reactions—some praising the authenticity of his ranch-inspired looks, others laughing at the sight of a horse on a Paris runway. But love it or not, it’s pure Post Malone: unpredictable, playful, and impossible to ignore.

So, will Austin Post Apparel become the next big name in fashion? Too early to tell. But one thing’s for sure: Posty knows how to put on a show, and fashion weeks around the world might never look at cowboys the same way again.

 

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