https://www.today.com/TODAY Pop Cultureen-US© 2026 NBCNews.comFri, 31 Jul 2026 01:05:22 GMThttps://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/MSNBC/Components/Media/NBC-promo-graphics/today.pnghttps://www.today.com/Liz CalvarioFri, 31 Jul 2026 01:05:22 GMTIt’s that time of the year when Barack Obama shares his summer playlist and reading list.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/popculture/news/barack-obama-playlist-books-2026-rcna590154https://www.today.com/popculture/news/barack-obama-playlist-books-2026-rcna590154Scott Olson/Getty Images/ObamaBarack Obama has shared his annual playlist and reading list.Barack Obama has shared his annual playlist and reading list.Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:05:22 GMTFri, 31 Jul 2026 01:05:22 GMTLiz CalvarioThu, 30 Jul 2026 23:15:56 GMTWhen Karol G asked a young fan at her concert what her favorite song was, she replied that it was “Dai Dai” by Shakira.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/popculture/music/karol-g-surprised-little-girl-favorite-song-shakira-rcna590113https://www.today.com/popculture/music/karol-g-surprised-little-girl-favorite-song-shakira-rcna590113Instagram/DJ MechonLittle girl surprises Karol G at her concert when she says her favorite song is "Dai Dai" by Shakira.Little girl surprises Karol G at her concert when she says her favorite song is "Dai Dai" by Shakira.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:15:56 GMTThu, 30 Jul 2026 23:15:56 GMTKimmy YamThu, 30 Jul 2026 19:22:36 GMTAre ‘Love Island USA’s’ Aniya and Carl together after the finale? Are they dating? They just gave a relationship update. Here’s where they stand now.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/popculture/tv/love-island-usa-aniya-and-carl-still-together-now-rcna590073https://www.today.com/popculture/tv/love-island-usa-aniya-and-carl-still-together-now-rcna590073PEACOCKLove Island USA - Season 8LOVE ISLAND USA -- Episode 835 -- Pictured: (l-r) Aniya Harvey, Carl Schmidt -- (Photo by: Ben Symons/Peacock)Ben Symons/PeacockLove Island USA - Season 8Aniya and Carl on their date in the finale.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:22:36 GMTThu, 30 Jul 2026 19:22:36 GMTAriana BrockingtonThu, 30 Jul 2026 18:23:12 GMTDrew Starkey, an unapologetic “Jersey Shore” fan, was surprised with a message from Pauly D during a TODAY appearance on July 30. See the unexpected moment.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/popculture/news/drew-starkey-jersey-shore-pauly-d-surprise-message-reaction-rcna590092https://www.today.com/popculture/news/drew-starkey-jersey-shore-pauly-d-surprise-message-reaction-rcna590092TODAYThu, 30 Jul 2026 18:23:12 GMTThu, 30 Jul 2026 18:23:12 GMTAriana BrockingtonThu, 30 Jul 2026 16:48:00 GMTSandra Oh is revealing how her “Grey’s Anatomy” character Dr. Cristina Yang still influences devoted fans today.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/popculture/tv/sandra-oh-greys-anatomy-cristina-yang-inspired-fan-rcna589965https://www.today.com/popculture/tv/sandra-oh-greys-anatomy-cristina-yang-inspired-fan-rcna589965Aimee Rose McGhee/Dave Benett/Getty ImagesThu, 30 Jul 2026 16:48:00 GMTThu, 30 Jul 2026 16:48:00 GMTScott StumpThu, 30 Jul 2026 15:40:25 GMTSkye Borgman, the documentarian behind Netflix’s Idaho Murders documentary, looks at the true story that inspired it and what makes it so moving.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/popculture/tv/idaho-murders-netflix-director-skye-borgman-rcna589853https://www.today.com/popculture/tv/idaho-murders-netflix-director-skye-borgman-rcna589853NetflixThu, 30 Jul 2026 15:40:25 GMTThu, 30 Jul 2026 15:40:25 GMTGeorgie GassaroThu, 30 Jul 2026 11:38:30 GMTJenny Jackson spoke to Jenna on an episode of Open Book with Jenna about her new book The Shampoo Effect and working with Caro Claire Burke for Yesteryear.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/popculture/books/jenny-jackson-caro-claire-burke-yesteryear-editor-interview-rcna589840https://www.today.com/popculture/books/jenny-jackson-caro-claire-burke-yesteryear-editor-interview-rcna589840TODAY / KnopfThu, 30 Jul 2026 11:38:30 GMTThu, 30 Jul 2026 11:38:30 GMTKimmy YamWed, 29 Jul 2026 17:33:37 GMTWhy K-pop group BTS will not be submitting their music to next year’s Grammy Awards, the members announced July 28.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/popculture/news/bts-wont-submit-grammy-awards-new-asian-pop-category-rcna589871https://www.today.com/popculture/news/bts-wont-submit-grammy-awards-new-asian-pop-category-rcna589871picture alliance/Getty Images2026 World Cup Final - Spain vs. ArgentinaSouth Korean K-pop band BTS performs during the halftime show at the World Cup final. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:33:37 GMTThu, 30 Jul 2026 00:03:22 GMTDrew WeisholtzWed, 29 Jul 2026 22:31:09 GMTHere’s what critics are saying about the Anthony Bourdain biopic, “Tony.”2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/popculture/movies/tony-anthony-bourdain-biopic-reviews-rcna589874https://www.today.com/popculture/movies/tony-anthony-bourdain-biopic-reviews-rcna589874Courtesy of A24Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:31:09 GMTWed, 29 Jul 2026 22:31:09 GMTAriana BrockingtonWed, 29 Jul 2026 20:25:36 GMTMusician Suki Waterhouse said that her 2-year-old daughter, whom she shares with fiancé Robert Pattinson, isn’t really bothered by Pattinson’s slightly scary costume and makeup that he wears while playing Batman.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/parents/celebrity/suki-waterhouse-rob-pattinson-daughter-nickname-rcna589906https://www.today.com/parents/celebrity/suki-waterhouse-rob-pattinson-daughter-nickname-rcna589906Steve Granitz/Getty ImagesWed, 29 Jul 2026 20:25:36 GMTWed, 29 Jul 2026 20:25:36 GMTAriana BrockingtonWed, 29 Jul 2026 19:43:48 GMTDoes Cary die in Lucky? What happens to Cary in Lucky? Here’s a recap of Episode 4 of the Apple TV series “Lucky”.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/popculture/tv/does-cary-die-in-lucky-drew-starkey-rcna589688https://www.today.com/popculture/tv/does-cary-die-in-lucky-drew-starkey-rcna589688Apple TV+AppleTV+Anya Taylor-Joy in "Lucky."Anya Taylor-Joy in "Lucky."Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:43:48 GMTWed, 29 Jul 2026 19:43:48 GMTAriana BrockingtonWed, 29 Jul 2026 13:56:30 GMTFabien Frankel talks his character Criston Cole meeting his bloody demise in “The Butcher’s Ball” on TODAY. 2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/popculture/tv/fabien-frankel-reacts-criston-cole-death-house-of-the-dragon-rcna589760https://www.today.com/popculture/tv/fabien-frankel-reacts-criston-cole-death-house-of-the-dragon-rcna589760HBO Media CenterFabien Frankel for "House of the Dragon."Fabien Frankel for "House of the Dragon."Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:56:30 GMTWed, 29 Jul 2026 13:56:30 GMTScott StumpThu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:41 GMTThe New York Times announced that Wordle fans can solve bonus puzzles for a chance to win VIP tickets to a Citi Concert Series performance on TODAY.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/popculture/today-show-wordle-puzzles-citi-concerts-rcna587310https://www.today.com/popculture/today-show-wordle-puzzles-citi-concerts-rcna587310SOPA ImagesIn this photo illustration, the Wordle logo is seenCANADA - 2025/02/26: In this photo illustration, the Wordle logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:41 GMTWed, 29 Jul 2026 13:36:17 GMTAssociated PressWed, 29 Jul 2026 12:15:18 GMTAcademy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard died in a motorcycle crash in Dublin early Wednesday, his management said.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/popculture/music/glen-hansard-dies-rcna589797https://www.today.com/popculture/music/glen-hansard-dies-rcna589797Lorne ThomsonGlen Hansard Performs At The RoundhouseGlen Hansard performing in London on May 23, 2026.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:15:18 GMTWed, 29 Jul 2026 12:15:18 GMTGeorgie GassaroTue, 28 Jul 2026 15:02:51 GMTKarlie Kloss opened up to TODAY about her new book and said that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are an “amazing couple.’2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/popculture/karlie-kloss-talks-about-taylor-swift-travis-kelce-wedding-rcna589587https://www.today.com/popculture/karlie-kloss-talks-about-taylor-swift-travis-kelce-wedding-rcna589587TheStewartofNY/GC ImagesKarlie Kloss and Joshua Kushner are seen heading to the wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis KelceKarlie Kloss and Joshua Kushner are seen heading to the wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis KelceTue, 28 Jul 2026 15:02:51 GMTTue, 28 Jul 2026 15:02:51 GMTDrew WeisholtzTue, 28 Jul 2026 12:22:53 GMTJohn Mulaney has revealed he will perform at nine New York City venues over nine straight days, ending with a performance at Madison Square Garden.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/popculture/john-mulaney-takes-manhattan-new-york-shows-venues-dates-tickets-2027-rcna589431https://www.today.com/popculture/john-mulaney-takes-manhattan-new-york-shows-venues-dates-tickets-2027-rcna589431Presley AnnNetflix FYSEE: Everybody's Live With John Mulaney ATAS OfficialLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 17: John Mulaney attends Netflix FYSEE: Everybody's Live With John Mulaney ATAS Official at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on May 17, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for Netflix)Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:22:53 GMTTue, 28 Jul 2026 12:33:31 GMTLiz CalvarioTue, 28 Jul 2026 01:00:00 GMTAnother contestant has been eliminated on “Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro.” The third episode saw one dancer leave the ballroom after group challeneges.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/popculture/tv/dwts-next-pro-episode-3-elimination-natalie-jolley-recap-rcna588933https://www.today.com/popculture/tv/dwts-next-pro-episode-3-elimination-natalie-jolley-recap-rcna588933Vince ValituttiMARK BALLAS, SHIRLEY BALLAS, BRITT "Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro," episode “You’re Only as Strong as Your Weakest Link," with Britt Stewart., ROBERT IRWIN"Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro," episode “You’re Only as Strong as Your Weakest Link," with Britt Stewart.Vince ValituttiThe remaining dancers face one of the toughest “Dancing with the Stars” challenges: a group performance. The remaining dancers face one of the toughest “Dancing with the Stars” challenges: a group performance. Vince ValituttiNATALIENatalie JolleyTue, 28 Jul 2026 01:00:00 GMTTue, 28 Jul 2026 01:00:00 GMTAriana BrockingtonMon, 27 Jul 2026 23:15:48 GMTFans will soon get to experience Jafaar Jackson’s transformation into Michael Jackson in “Michael” over and over again when the film starts streaming. Find out how to watch.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/popculture/movies/michael-where-to-watch-streaming-starz-rcna589519https://www.today.com/popculture/movies/michael-where-to-watch-streaming-starz-rcna589519Glen WilsonJaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson in "Michael."Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson in "Michael."Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:15:48 GMTMon, 27 Jul 2026 23:15:48 GMTAriana BrockingtonMon, 27 Jul 2026 21:14:12 GMTWhat “Odyssey” translator and classicist Emily wrote about Christopher Nolan’s movie in her review.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/popculture/movies/emily-wilson-odyssey-review-rcna589500https://www.today.com/popculture/movies/emily-wilson-odyssey-review-rcna589500UniversalMon, 27 Jul 2026 21:14:12 GMTMon, 27 Jul 2026 21:14:12 GMTDrew WeisholtzMon, 27 Jul 2026 15:33:01 GMTKeke Palmer talks with TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle about her “chemistry” with “Hot Ones” host Sean Evans.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/popculture/news/keke-palmer-addresses-sean-evans-relationship-rcna589059https://www.today.com/popculture/news/keke-palmer-addresses-sean-evans-relationship-rcna589059First We FeastMon, 27 Jul 2026 15:33:01 GMTMon, 27 Jul 2026 15:33:01 GMTDrew WeisholtzMon, 27 Jul 2026 12:57:24 GMTCarly Simon revealed to NBC News she has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and has also been treated for skin cancer.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/health/carly-simon-parkinsons-diagnosis-rcna589403https://www.today.com/health/carly-simon-parkinsons-diagnosis-rcna589403Taylor Hill"Clive Davis: The Soundtrack Of Our Lives" Premiere - 2017 Tribeca Film FestivalCarly Simon performing in 2017. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:57:24 GMTMon, 27 Jul 2026 15:26:08 GMTJoseph LamourMon, 27 Jul 2026 15:13:51 GMTSocial media users might be weirded out by Raising Cane’s AI depiction of Chuck Norris, but his family approves of the National Chicken Finger Day campaign.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/raising-canes-ai-chuck-norris-ads-rcna589051https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/raising-canes-ai-chuck-norris-ads-rcna589051Raising Cane'sAn AI Chuck Norris appears in a Raising Cane's ad.An AI Chuck Norris appears in a Raising Cane's ad.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:13:51 GMTMon, 27 Jul 2026 15:13:51 GMTGeorgie GassaroMon, 27 Jul 2026 13:52:00 GMTChristopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” sparked a debate around its formats and the right way to view the movie. HEre’s what to know about IMAX, 70mm and more.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/popculture/movies/odyssey-formats-explained-imax-vs-70mm-rcna588793https://www.today.com/popculture/movies/odyssey-formats-explained-imax-vs-70mm-rcna588793UniversalMon, 27 Jul 2026 13:52:00 GMTMon, 27 Jul 2026 13:52:00 GMTKimmy YamMon, 27 Jul 2026 12:10:39 GMT“Love Island USA” couple Olandria Carthen and Nic Vansteenberghe have broken up, Nic confirmed in a TikTok post.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/popculture/news/love-island-usa-nic-vansteenberghe-olandria-carthen-breakup-rcna588736https://www.today.com/popculture/news/love-island-usa-nic-vansteenberghe-olandria-carthen-breakup-rcna588736Belden Carlson for TODAYOlandria Carthen and Nicolas Vansteenberghe.Olandria Carthen and Nicolas Vansteenberghe.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:10:39 GMTMon, 27 Jul 2026 12:10:39 GMTKimmy YamSun, 26 Jul 2026 20:29:57 GMTTom Holland is set to portray legendary dancer Fred Astaire in an upcoming biopic. A resurfaced video in which he shows off his ballet skills proves why he’s perfect for the role. 2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/popculture/movies/tom-holland-ballet-skills-fred-astaire-rcna589317https://www.today.com/popculture/movies/tom-holland-ballet-skills-fred-astaire-rcna589317VCG/Getty Images'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Shanghai PremiereSHANGHAI, CHINA - JULY 24: Tom Holland attends the premiere of 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' on July 24, 2026 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images)Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:29:57 GMTSun, 26 Jul 2026 20:29:57 GMT