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Rihanna and A$AP Rocky at the CFDA Fashion Awards in New York on Nov. 3, 2025. (Evan Agostini/AP)

Woman accused of shooting at Rihanna’s home is mentally fit for trial, judge says

A woman accused of spraying bullets at Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s home, hitting a trailer the celebrity couple was inside and a nursery their kids were in, was found mentally competent by a judge on Tuesday to stand trial.

“Bite Size Terror,” left, “East of Eden” and “Jackie” start streaming this week. (Tubi/Netflix/AMC+ via AP)

What to stream: Quavo album, ‘East of Eden’ series and ‘Minecraft Dungeons II’

The limited series adaptation of “East of Eden” and an album from Quavo are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

Taylor Swift accepts the MTV VMA Artist Director Honors award during the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (Chris Pizzello/AP)

Taylor Swift becomes most-awarded artist in MTV VMAs history, dedicates top prize to Dolly Parton

Taylor Swift broke records at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, as she is known to do. The pop powerhouse received the inaugural Artist Director Honors on Sunday night, becoming the most-awarded artist in VMA history.

Seven years after becoming the second-highest grossing film ever, “Avengers: Endgame” returned to the No. 1 spot at the box office over the weekend. (Marvel Studios/Disney via AP)

‘Avengers: Endgame’ retakes box office crown while Robert Pattinson drives sales for ‘Primetime’

Seven years after becoming the second-highest grossing film ever, “Avengers: Endgame” returned to the No. 1 spot at the box office in a victory lap for Marvel and an appetizer for the upcoming blockbuster “Avengers: Doomsday.”

“Bullets, Nickels, Dimes and Life” cast members Keith Nelson, left, Dee Dee Logan and Therese Shaughnessy, right, tour PADS of Elgin with Development & Grants Coordinator Catie Early, second from right. The visit gave the cast an opportunity to learn more about the shelter and its services ahead of the October benefit performances. (Pat Henderson)

Local theater groups unite to support Elgin PADS for World Homeless Day

In early October, two theater productions in Elgin are supporting PADS homeless services, with director Pat Henderson leading both “From Dust” at The Lodge and “Bullets, Nickels, Dimes and Life” at Habitat for Humanity.

Durty Nellie’s will pour its last Guinness on Oct. 4, owners of the longtime Palatine nightspot have announced. (Steve Zalusky/Daily Herald)

Durty Nellie’s last call set for Oct. 4

The beer and the memories will be flowing one last time at an iconic Palatine pub next month. Durty Nellie’s owners announced on social media that the longtime Northwest suburban hangout will close permanently at the end of business Oct. 4.

“The Pulitzer Electric Air Race” will have its local premiere on Thursday, Oct. 1, at the Harper College Learning and Career Center in Prospect Heights. (Lekas & Levine PR)

Electric-powered aviation takes flight in new documentary premiering Oct. 1

“The Pulitzer Electric Air Race,” a documentary about the aircraft, pilots and innovators ushering in the era of electric-powered flight, will have its area premiere on Oct. 1.