Entertainment

August 21, 2026

Michael J. Fox To Receive Bob Hope Humanitarian Award for His Contributions to Parkinson’s Research

Throughout his career, actor Michael J. Fox has earned several accolades, including five Emmy Awards that confirm his status as a legendary TV star. Now, he will be getting one of the biggest TV honors for his work off-screen. Fox will receive the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at this year’s Emmy Awards. This prize honors his massive contributions to the fight against Parkinson’s disease.

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August 21, 2026

‘The Simpsons’ Fan Spends 3 Years Building Massive Model of Springfield

The beloved TV series The Simpsons has featured an array of adventures for over 30 years, but it wouldn’t be half as fun if it weren’t for all the characters and businesses that make up the fictional city of Springfield. Honoring its quirky charm, artist and The Simpsons super fan Marc Hagan-Guirey aka Paper Dandy has built a massive model of Springfield, “America’s Worst City.

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August 7, 2026

Watch a Tokyo Bluegrass Band Show Off Japan’s Surprising Decades-Long Love for the Genre

Bluegrass might be synonymous with the hills of Appalachia, but one cozy bar in the heart of Tokyo proves the distinctly American genre has found an enthusiastic home half a world away. A video filmed by travel vlogger Jose (aka @okay.josee) inside Rocky Top, a legendary bluegrass venue in Tokyo’s Ginza district, has captivated millions and recently gone viral online.

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