Gypsy Rose Blanchard had a vision of what her wedding with Ken Urker would look like before tragedy struck. Four months before the Life After Lockup star’s boyfriend died at the age of 34, Blanchard shared details about an ideal future wedding with Urker if they had chosen to tie the knot one day. “I
Month: October 2026
Ciara Says Daughter Sienna Had a Sixth Sense About Her, Russell Wilson’s Fifth Pregnancy Ciara is 1,2 Step-ping down the runway. The “Goodies” singer—who is expecting her fifth baby, her fourth with husband Russell Wilson—showed off her growing baby bump while walking the runway at the Junya Watanabe show as part of Paris Fashion Week
You’ve got a closet full of clothes and nothing to wear. A suit from a wedding six years ago. A pile of graphic tees. Two blazers that never quite fit. Some jeans you bought because a guy on Instagram looked good in them. Here’s the deal — you don’t need more clothes. You need the
A new super deluxe edition of Talking Heads‘ seminal third album Fear of Music is on the way. Due November 13 on Rhino, the set compiles a fresh remaster of the 1979 record, a number of alternate track versions and studio outtakes, and previously unreleased recordings of two concerts. An accompanying Blu-Ray boasts footage from
Troye Sivan is gearing up to drop his fourth studio album, She’s The Best, on October 9, 2026, and he is already giving us plenty to talk about. The 12-track project promises to deliver dance-floor anthems and vulnerable moments, but one specific track title has fans doing a complete double-take: track number two, “Canada Dry.”
Goodreads is the go-to platform for book lovers, making the site’s ratings and review systems a treasure trove of data on reading trends. Below are the highest rated books on Goodreads right now and what that says about each one. Before getting started, there are some things to keep in mind about how this ranking
It’s easy to see why Stephen Graham Jones is one of the most beloved authors in modern horror. His books are filled with vivid, terrifying imagery, he incorporates social commentary with deft grace and, of course, his intimate knowledge of the genre has made him a favorite among readers who like things a bit meta.
Hirata Runa’s family is facing the worst. The pop star—who was a trainee member of Japanese girls’ idol group DIANNA Project—died of myocarditis, a heart condition caused by influenza, her talent agency confirmed on Sept. 28. She was 8. Sharing that Runa “has passed away due to myocarditis resulting from influenza,” in a translated statement shared online,
Drew Starkey and Cailee Spaeny Confirm Romance While Stepping Out Hand-in-Hand in L.A. Drew Starkey and Cailee Spaeny will have you all shook up with their romance. The Outer Banks alum and Priscilla actress confirmed they’re dating as they walked hand-in-hand and showed some subtle PDA during an Oct. 1 stroll in Los Angeles. In
In case you missed them, we’ve rounded up our most popular stories of the week to help you stay in the loop. No need to thank us — just toast a caramel apple cider in our honor when you’re discussing who did what over your banana bread. Related: Following Steven Kolb’s Resignation, CFDA Names Hildy
There’s a hot streak, and then there’s the year Miami duo B0YG1RL are having. Angela Rio and June “Tété” Vinette’s new self-titled album actually marks their fourth LP of 2026, and follows the thrilling Novagang collab EXIT 2B. The pair’s blend of kompa, post-rage rap, reggaeton, electro-pop, and baile funk is a testament to their
California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton released a bizarrely sapphic campaign ad showing an intimate, secret moment between two young women sitting on a bed in a dimly lit bedroom decorated with a Progress Pride flag in the background as soft music plays. In the ad, an awkward young woman with blue hair wearing a “RESIST”
Sure, it’s been a couple of months now since Zendaya traded slaying red carpet looks for a hard-earned break from the spotlight. But, we’re still thinking about all the method dressing she did with Law Roach so far while promoting her numerous 2026 movies. They really brought it for The Odyssey press tour, and one
October is bursting with 2026 anticipated releases. Because it’s hard to keep track of the many notable new books out this month, I combed through some prominent lists to make sure you know which books are the talk of the town. If you want to browse the full lists, here are the ones I consulted
But even before the show, the “Fate of Ophelia” singer was feeling as happy as she was in Cleveland as she received the first ever Artist-Director award, an honor bestowed to a musician “whose work behind the camera has expanded the possibilities of music video and advanced the art of visual storytelling,” according to a
Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s ex-husband is speaking out after the death of Ken Urker. After the Life After Lockup star’s former fiancé was found dead from a suspected overdose on his 34th birthday Oct. 1, Ryan Anderson shared his reaction to the tragic news. “I didn’t believe it at first. I was like no,” he said
Pepe Jeans London, the global denim and lifestyle brand, marked a significant milestone in its India retail expansion with the opening of Three Upgraded New Experience stores across Bengaluru on September 25. The stores, located at Phoenix Marketcity White Field, Indiranagar 100 feet road and HSR Layout, opened simultaneously, bringing the brand’s latest collections and
Fontaines D.C. are bringing Dopamine Chamber to North America next year. After a pair of coastal shows in recent weeks, the unstoppable Irish five-piece has lined up an itinerary at arenas and amphitheaters across the continent, adding to their already extensive 2027 world tour plans. The spring leg features support from Westside Cowboy, while Iceage
Long before Stonewall, queer men imprisoned on New York City’s Welfare Island were finding ways to build community, care for one another, and put on a Christmas pageant. Now, their largely forgotten stories are reaching audiences through a new musical and a podcast that digs into the real lives behind it. Life Jacket Theatre Company,
It may seem like Fallout is in a drought to anyone who’s craving a new mainline, single-player game, but its popularity arguably hasn’t waned at all. In fact, it may be as high as it’ll be until something new is shared from Bethesda’s post-apocalyptic franchise, with there being far more to enjoy right now as
Jessica is a stay-at-home mom to a teen named Sandy, who dabbles in witchcraft. Her husband, Greg, works at some internet company where he does things she doesn’t fully understand. Jessica wouldn’t exactly call herself happy, but tries not to think too hard about why, especially when it comes to her own sexual identity. When
Ken Urker’s loved ones are grieving his loss. Following the death of the 34-year-old—who shared 21-month-old daughter Aurora with Gypsy Rose Blanchard—his sister Autumn Urker shared details of their final interaction. Shortly after news of Ken’s death, Autumn went live on TikTok, during which she was visibly emotional. According to Us Weekly, Autumn said during the
Gypsy Rose Blanchard is sharing insight into Ken Urker’s life in the spotlight. One day after the Life After Lockup star’s boyfriend died suddenly Oct. 1, she shared a glimpse into his personal struggles. “Ken endured an unimaginable level of public scrutiny and relentless cyberbullying across social media platforms,” Blanchard said in a statement shared to her Instagram Story
You throw a navy blazer over a pair of jeans, look in the mirror, and something’s off. Maybe the jacket looks like it wandered away from a suit. Maybe the jeans look like they came straight from the garage. Here’s the deal — how to wear a blazer with jeans comes down to a handful
Metallica, never a band to shy from spectacle, made a reliably mammoth debut at the Las Vegas Sphere last night (October 1). Operating as a four-piece unit in front of the venue’s giant curved screen, they opened with Master of Puppets classic “Battery” to launch an 18-song set spanning from their 1983 thrash-metal debut Kill
Anti-LGBTQ+ Christian activist Sean Feucht said in a video published on September 29 that the entire state of Minnesota has been “hijacked with toxic empathy towards … the LGTBQ community,” Muslims, and “so many other groups” that have allegedly “hijacked the niceness or the empathy of the church.” In his conversation with former NFL player
It’s officially October, which means for many we’re starting to buy our pumpkins for carving and cooking, or getting ready for what upcoming horror movies might spook us out. Not for Ana de Armas. The actress is still hanging on the beach and getting her tan in her latest update. De Armas has been doing
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“Now I feel like it’s really balanced, I really do,” she shared. “It’s gotten so much better and I’m so thankful that there’s room for a crowd now. Everybody has something different. I feel like all the voices can be heard, all the messages can be heard. You don’t have to love them all, but
Gypsy Rose Blanchard is weathering an unimaginable tragedy. The Life After Lock Up star’s boyfriend Ken Urker died on his 34th birthday on Oct. 1 in Louisiana, the Lafourche Sherriff’s Office confirmed to E! News. In addition to their 21-month-old daughter Aurora, Blanchard and Urker shared a long history spanning back to her days in prison, when