10 Places to Visit When You Want to Feel like a Kid Again

Anna Medina
Nov 06, 2015

Picture your ideal classy night out: Maybe it’s a nice dinner at that swanky place you’ve been wanting to try or maybe it’s tickets to a show. But, let’s be real. Sometimes all you really want to do is have some fun. The kind of fun you had when you were a kid. Remember? Roller coaster rides. Carnivals. Slides. Here’s a list of ten amazing travel spots to hit up when you want to channel your inner child.

1. Retro Row, Los Angeles, CA: Feeling like your not-so-typical shopping spree? Head over to the quirky 4th Street strip known as Retro Row in Long Beach’s shopping district. The area is known for its vintage clothing and furnishings, and recently has seen a bit of a revival of sorts. It’s expanded a few blocks to include restaurants and wine bars with trendy craft beers and curated wine lists. And it’s the place to be at night, where you can often hear live music. (Photo via @retrorowlb)

2. Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade, Orlando, FL: Ah, Harry Potter. If you’re in your 20s, it’s likely you were one of those kids staying up late at your local bookstore, eagerly anticipating the release of the next book. And you probably went to the premiere of all of the movies and basically wish you could have actually gone to Hogwarts. If Harry Potter brings out the kid in you, then visiting the whimsical Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure Orlando is an absolute must. (Photo via @universalorlando)

3. Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL: Take me out to the ball game! Take me out to the crowd! There’s something classic about going to watch a baseball game. Sitting in the stands with friends. Eating a hot dog. Enjoying the day. And there’s something special about enjoying this all-American pastime in the beautiful and historic “Friendly Confines” of Wrigley Field in Chicago. Go ahead: Sit back, relax and shout “Let’s play ball!” (Photo via @cubs)

4. Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY: Coney Island was the birthplace of the roller coaster and modern amusement park. Go for Nathan’s Famous hot dogs and stay for the nostalgia of it all. This kitschy carnivalesque conglomeration of concessions will have you feeling like a little kid again. People-watch along the boardwalk, ride the Wonder Wheel for a nice panorama and hop on the famous Cyclone, which is also a National Historic Landmark. End your fabulously playful day with a fireworks show (every Friday between June and September). (Photo via @coneyislandisfun)

5. Mardi Gras, New Orleans, LA: If you’re not feeling playful before a Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, chances are you’ll be feeling pretty playful once you’ve caught a moon pie or two. There’s nothing quite like it. Decked out in purple, green and gold, everyone spills out onto the sidewalks to get in on the action, and there is literally dancing in the streets. (Photo via @nolamardigras)

6. Lego Headquarters, Billund, Denmark: You probably have some memory of playing with Legos in your childhood. Well, forget Legoland (although, that’s fun too)! The Lego Headquarters in Denmark is where it’s at. (No, really. That’s where they’re headquartered). And, yes, everything is awesome there. (I mean, see the photo above). Get a tour of the original Lego Land by registering for the 2015 Inside Tour Dates. The cost is $2500 per person, but this includes meals and a stay in Hotel Legoland from Wednesday through Friday along with some other rather VIP treatment. Awesome, indeed. (Photo via @lego)

7. Beach Park, Fortaleza, Brazil: Brazil’s largest water park, Beach Park is also located on a beautiful stretch of strand. There’s something to do for every age and thrill-tolerance. For the daredevils out there, there’s the “Insano.” Climb 14 stories and take in the view before plunging down the world’s second tallest water slide. Rinse and repeat. (Photo via @beachpark)

8. Park Guell, Barcelona, Spain: If ever a park was whimsical, it’s this one. This playful park was designed by renowned Spanish architect Antonio Gaudí. Meander around this slightly surreal landscape, where you’ll come across mosaic dragon-lizards and a “forest” of leaning tree-like stone columns. It’s a perfect place to let your imagination run wild. You’ll think you fell down the rabbit hole and ended up in Wonderland. (Photo via @park_guell)

9. Disneyland, Paris, France: Okay, so let’s assume you’ve had ample time to wine, dine and view art in Paris. It’s the City of Love, but you also love Disneyland because — let’s face it — it really is the happiest place on earth. For those of you who simply can’t get enough Disney in your life, there’s Disneyland. In Paris. Pose in front of Sleeping Beauty’s beautiful Castle (complete with a dragon underneath), and hop on a ratmobile for the Ratatouille ride before ending your magical day with dinner at Chez Rémy. (Photo via @disneylandparis)

10. Angry Birds Land, Tampere, Finland: Yes, it exists. The colorful land is located within the Särkänniemi Adventure Park and contains an adventure course, rides and gaming and treat shops. It’s delightfully playful (if slightly random) in the best possible way. Go get those piggies! (Photo via @sarkanniemitampere)

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The Internet's Convinced Ben Barnes Just Confirmed He's Joining HBO's 'Harry Potter' Show

We're always ready to go back to Hogwarts, whether we're making a Harry Potter cocktail for our September 1st celebration or hosting a movie night in our coziest PJs. And thanks to HBO, we'll be able to visit for the first time all over again. On April 12, 2023 Warner Bros. Discovery confirmed that an original Harry Potter series was coming to their Max streaming service.

The series will be released over the course of ten years (!!) and WBD promises that it'll feature a book authenticity and attention to detail that even the most knowledgable Potterhead will appreciate. Grab your Harry Potter house scarf and your pumpkin juice, and keep reading for everything you need to know about the new Harry Potter TV show!

Keep reading for everything you need to know about HBO's Harry Potter TV show.

  • A brand new Harry Potter TV show is coming to Max.
  • The series will go "more in-depth" into the books than the movies did.
  • The team was recently joined by Succession's Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod.

Is Ben Barnes playing Sirius Black?

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We don't have confirmation on who will be playing Sirius Black yet, but Ben Barnes' latest TikTok has fans hoping the new show will be our years-long fancast come to life. The video features Ben using a Harry Potter character filter, and when the filter lands on Sirius, Ben makes a very excited face. Not to mention the fact he captioned the video, "#iykyk."

Ben Barnes has been the fan's pick to play Sirius since the mid-2000s (alongside Andrew Garfield as Remus), and it looks like they're finally starting to play into the fandom! "Are you Sirius, Ben?" one user commented, as both the perfect pun and fishing for casting news. "I will actually watch the show if you're Sirius Black," another says, while a third jokes, "Sir how do you feel feeding our delusions?"

Will there be a Harry Potter TV show?

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Yes, we're getting a new Harry Potter TV show! The official video announcement features the Hogwarts candles we see in the first film coming together to create that classic golden, lit-from-within logo. It's totally magical and nostalgic, but has a new contemporary edge I can't wait to see in its full form.

Will the Harry Potter TV show follow the books?

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Yes, book fans will be happy to know the new series will definitely follow the plot of the books. And Channing Dungey, chairman and CEO of Warner Bros. Television Group, finally gave us a tease during MIPCOM‘s C-Suite Conversations. "It’s an unbelievable dream, honestly, and as somebody who is a huge fan of books, the opportunity to get to explore them in maybe a little bit more in-depth than you can in just a two-hour film," she said (via THR). "That’s the whole reason we’re on this journey.”

Has HBO begun casting for the new Harry Potter series?

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Dungey also revealed they've started looking for a new golden trio. “There’s not a lot to talk about at this moment," she says. "We’ve got our fantastic writing staff in place and they are doing what they need to do. And casting calls have opened up in the U.K. and Ireland, so the process is moving along. It’s going quite well.”

What else do I need to know?

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“We are delighted to give audiences the opportunity to discover Hogwarts in a whole new way,” Casey Bloys, HBO & Max Content's Chairman and CEO, said in the press release. “Harry Potter is a cultural phenomenon and it is clear there is such an enduring love and thirst for the Wizarding World.”

The series comes from Brontë Film and TV and Warner Bros. Television, with J.K. Rowling, Neil Blair, and Ruth Kenley-Letts serving as executive producers. Over the last few years, Rowling has made headlines for her conservative views and commentary on transgender identities, but at the time, Bloys didn't comment when asked whether her involvement could affect their ability to move forward.

On June 26, 2024 it was announced that Francesca Gardiner would write and serve as showrunner and Mark Mylod would executive produce and direct several episodes. Both worked on Succession.

"I'm truly thrilled to announce our director and writer, both of whom I interviewed as part of the production team," J.K. Rowling tweeted. "Both have a genuine passion for #HarryPotter, and having read Francesca's pilot script and heard Mark's vision, I'm certain the TV show will more than live up to expectations."

When is the HBO Harry Potter TV show release date?

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The new Harry Potter series is expected to hit Max in 2026, according to Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav (via Deadline). That means we could start seeing cast lists and getting more specific plot details in 2025!

Who plays Harry Potter in the new series?

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In an interview with Comicbook.com, Daniel Radcliffe makes it clear that even though he's very excited about the new show, he probably won't be included in the new cast of Harry Potter.

“I’m sure whoever is making [the series] will want to make their own mark on it and probably not want to have to figure out how to get old Harry to cameo in this somewhere,” he says. “So I’m definitely not seeking it out in any way. But I do wish them, obviously, all the luck in the world and I’m very excited to have that torch passed. But I don’t think it needs me to physically pass it.”

There's no word on whether any of the original cast will actually be returning, but after we cried while watching the Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts, we can only hope that Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Bonnie Wright, and Tom Felton will at least make cameo appearances. I'd love to see Daniel Radcliffe in the Ministry of Magic, or see Tom Felton walking around Diagon Alley. (However, I'm really hoping they're cast as some of the professors. Just imagine Emma as Professor McGonagall!)

Is Harry Potter on Netflix or Amazon Prime?

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The Harry Potter series is currently available to stream on Max and Peacock. However, you can also rent the movies on Amazon Prime!

Are you excited for the new Harry Potter TV show? Let us know in the comments and check out our Harry Potter page for the latest updates on the film stars + this new Harry Potter TV show.

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Hold Up, Did Rebecca Yarros' First 'Onxy Storm' Excerpt Just Tease Violet Sorrengail's True Identity?

Fans of Fourth Wing are on pins and needles because Rebecca Yarros just announced she's finished writing the third book in the Empyrean series! It's us, we're fans — along with over half of BookTok.

We can't believe we're getting closer to reading more about Violet Sorrengail's journey, but we know you have a ton of burning questions about the release date for Book No. 3.

We may not have all the answers, but we've done a little digging to share as much as we can because who doesn't want to know what Rebecca Yarros has been up to?

I'm new to the Empyrean series. Are "Fourth Wing" and "Iron Flame" really worth reading?

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I'm not going to lie to you. The editorial team, including myself, are extremely biased about Fourth Wingand Iron Flame. From my perspective, I think these are great books for anyone who had the pleasure of growing up during the great Harry Potter era and moved on to watchingGame of Thrones and House of Dragons.

Did she announce the name of book no. 3?

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YES! Book No. 3 is titled Oynx Storm.

Knowing what we do about the manifestation of Violet's powers, I think this could hint she's going to play an even larger role in the series. According to a fan theory shared on TikTok(via Empyrean Riders), it's believed that Violet and Xaden Riorson are actually gods. Stay with me here.

Empyrean Riders noted that Violet's last name means heavenly and that she's able to control time thanks to her connection to the young dragon Andarna (I love her so much!). That sounds pretty god-like to me.

And when asked which two Taylor Swift songs describe Onyx Storm, Rebecca Yarros chose "Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?" from The Tortured Poets Department and "So It Goes..." from Reputation. "Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?" is one of Taylor's most powerful songs and definitely translates the idea that Violet's powers are going to be stronger than ever, while "So It Goes..." is equal parts suspense and seduction, and is TOTALLY about "all the pieces fall right into place" to get together with the right person.

There's so much more to unpack so I suggest grabbing a yummy snack while you fall down the rabbit hole. All I'm sure of is that Onyx Storm is going to leave our emotions in shambles just like Fourth Wing and Iron Flame did.

When did Rebecca Yarros announce she's done writing book no. 3 in the series?

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On June 17, Rebecca Yarros shared this image of her laptop to indicate she'd finished the third book in the Empyrean series.

She wrote, "(Pic from one of the very many locations in which this book was written)," towards the end of the caption before adding a few relevant hashtags to it.

When will Onxy Storm be available for purchase?

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Rebecca Yarros exclusively told Good Morning America that fans can expect the book to hit shelves January 21, 2025! That gives us a little over six months to prepare our emotions for what's sure to be a storm of a book.

She said, "There will be politics, new adventures, old enemies and of course, dragons." There's no way she could forget the dragons because I'd willingly riot over them. They deserve to have their stories told forever.

As luck would have it, Cosmopolitan received an exciting first look at what's to come in Onyx Storm. The excerpt begins with Violet realizing the Venin have found their way into Basgiath War College and are wreaking havoc. Alongside Rhiannon, Sawyer, and Ridoc, she races to stop the Venin from releasing Jack Barlowe from his prison cell.

However, Violet's shocked when she discovered one of the "dark wielders" has a long silver braid that closely resembles her own. Before she can fully react, the woman disappears. According to Screen Rant, there are possible theories about why Violet saw her and what this means for her growing power.

Towards the end of the excerpt, Violet discovers the Venin want to capture her too. Also, Xaden makes his long-awaited appearance and it's clear their playful banter in the face of danger hasn't changed. That he hasn't fully changed into the Venin Violet's used to seeing.

I officially can't wait to read the rest of the book in January!

Has Rebecca Yarros revealed the cover for Onyx Storm?

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Onyx Storm

Yes!

TODAY received an exclusive look at the cover for Onyx Storm and it doesn't disappoint! Unlike its predecessors, it appears Rebecca Yarros is hinting that darker events will take place.

Fans of the Empyrean series aren't the only ones who are excited to see what fate has in store for our favorite characters though. In a statement to TODAY, Rebecca revealed how elated she is to be working on the series again. "It's amazing to be back with these characters again. She also said, ""I can't wait for readers to see what Violet, Xaden, and the rest of the quadrant have in store for them in Onyx Storm!"

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Beyoncé Leads 2025 Grammy Nominations — Making Her Most Nominated Artist In History

The Grammy nominations for 2025 are in, and all your faves are included! From Taylor Swift to Sabrina Carpenter, the pop girlies are all over the nominations list. And while we're so excited to celebrate our fave pop princesses, the queen just made history. Beyoncé is officially the most Grammy-nominated in history, further solidifying her as the reigning matriarch of the music industry. Here's everything to know about this groundbreaking new record — plus, every single Grammy nomination for 2025.

How many Grammy nominations does Beyoncé have?

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As of November 8, 2024, Beyoncé officially has 99 Grammy nominations — the most of any artist EVER.

How many Grammy Awards has Beyoncé won?

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Beyoncé's won 32 Grammy Awardssince her music industry start in Destiny's Child.

A Complete List Of The 2025 Grammy Nominations

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Record of the Year

  • "Now And Then" – The Beatles
  • "TEXAS HOLD 'EM" – Beyoncé
  • "Espresso" – Sabrina Carpenter
  • "360" – Charli xcx
  • "BIRDS OF A FEATHER" – Billie Eilish
  • "Not Like Us" – Kendrick Lamar
  • "Good Luck, Babe!" – Chappell Roan
  • "Fortnight" – Taylor Swift Featuring Post Malone

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Album of the Year

  • New Blue Sun – André 3000
  • COWBOY CARTER – Beyoncé
  • Short n' Sweet – Sabrina Carpenter
  • BRAT – Charli xcx
  • Djesse Vol. 4 – Jacob Collier
  • HIT ME HARD AND SOFT – Billie Eilish
  • The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess – Chappell Roan
  • THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT – Taylor Swift

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Song of the Year

  • "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" – Sean Cook, Jerrel Jones, Joe Kent, Chibueze Collins Obinna, Nevin Sastry & Mark
  • Williams, songwriters (Shaboozey)
  • "BIRDS OF A FEATHER" – Billie Eilish O'Connell & Finneas O'Connell, songwriters (Billie Eilish)
  • "Die With A Smile" – Dernst "D'Mile" Emile II, James Fauntleroy, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars & Andrew Watt, songwriters (Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars)
  • "Fortnight" – Jack Antonoff, Austin Post & Taylor Swift, songwriters (Taylor Swift Featuring Post Malone)
  • "Good Luck, Babe!" – Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, Daniel Nigro & Justin Tranter, songwriters (Chappell Roan)
  • "Not Like Us" – Kendrick Lamar, songwriter (Kendrick Lamar)
  • "Please Please Please" – Amy Allen, Jack Antonoff & Sabrina Carpenter, songwriters (Sabrina Carpenter)
  • "TEXAS HOLD 'EM" – Brian Bates, Beyoncé, Elizabeth Lowell Boland, Megan Bülow, Nate Ferraro & Raphael Saadiq, songwriters (Beyoncé)

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Best New Artist

  • Benson Boone
  • Sabrina Carpenter
  • Doechii
  • Khruangbin
  • RAYE
  • Chappell Roan
  • Shaboozey
  • Teddy Swims

Producer of the Year, Non-Classical

  • Alissia
  • Dernst "D'Mile" Emile II
  • Ian Fitchuk
  • Mustard
  • Daniel Nigro

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Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical

  • Jessi Alexander
  • Amy Allen
  • Edgar Barrera
  • Jessie Jo Dillon
  • RAYE

Best Pop Solo Performance

  • "BODYGUARD" – Beyoncé
  • "Espresso" – Sabrina Carpenter
  • "Apple" – Charli xcx
  • "BIRDS OF A FEATHER" – Billie Eilish
  • "Good Luck, Babe! "– Chappell Roan

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Best Pop Duo/Group Performance

  • "Us" – Gracie Abrams feat. Taylor Swift
  • "LEVII’S JEAN" – Beyoncé feat. Post Malone
  • "Guess" – Charli xcx & Billie Eilish
  • "The Boy Is Mine" – Ariana Grande, Brandy and Monica
  • "Die with a Smile" – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars

Best Pop Vocal Album

  • Short n' Sweet – Sabrina Carpenter
  • HIT ME HARD AND SOFT – Billie Eilish
  • eternal sunshine – Ariana Grande
  • The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess – Chappell Roan
  • THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT – Taylor Swift

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Best Dance/Electronic Performance

  • "She’s Gone, Dance On" – Disclosure
  • "Loved" – Four Tet
  • "Leavemealone" – Fred Again.. & Baby Keem
  • "Neverender" – Justice & Tame Impala
  • "Witchy" – KAYTRANADA feat. Childish Gambino

Best Dance Pop Recording

  • "Make You Mine" – Madison Beer
  • "Von Dutch" – Charli xcx
  • "L’Amour De Ma Vie [Over Now Extended Edit]" – Billie Eilish
  • "Yes, and?" – Ariana Grande
  • "Got Me Started" – Troye Sivan

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Best Dance/Electronic Album

  • Brat – Charli xcx
  • Three – Four Tet
  • Hyperdrama – Justice
  • TIMELESS – KAYTRANADA
  • Telos – Zedd

Best Remixed Recording

  • "Alter Ego – KAYTRANADA Remix" – KAYTRANADA, remixer
  • "A Bar Song (Tipsy) [Remix]" – David Guetta, remixer
  • "Espresso (Mark Ronson x FNZ Working Late Remix)" – FNZ & Mark Ronson, remixers
  • "Jah Sees Them – Amapiano Remix" – Alexx Antaeus, Footsteps & MrMyish, remixers
  • "Von Dutch" – A.G. Cook, remixer

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Best Rock Performance

  • "Now & Then" – The Beatles
  • "Beautiful People (Stay High)" – The Black Keys
  • "The American Dream Is Killing Me" – Green Day
  • "Gift Horse" – IDLES
  • "Dark Matter" – Pearl Jam
  • "Broken Man" – St. Vincent

Best Metal Performance

  • "Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça Ira!)" – Gojira, Marina Viotti & Victor Le
  • "Crown of Horns" – Judas Priest
  • "Suffocate" – Knocked Loose feat. Poppy
  • "Screaming Suicide" – Metallica
  • "Cellar Door" – Spiritbox

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Best Rock Song

  • "Beautiful People (Stay High)" – Dan Auerbach, Patrick Carney, Beck Hansen & Daniel Nakamura, songwriters
  • (The Black Keys)
  • "Broken Man" – Annie Clark, songwriter (St. Vincent)
  • "Dark Matter" – Jeff Ament, Matt Cameron, Stone Gossard, Mike McCready, Eddie Vedder & Andrew Watt,
  • songwriters (Pearl Jam)
  • "Dilemma" – Billie Joe Armstrong, Tré Cool & Mike Dirnt, songwriters (Green Day)
  • "Gift Horse" – Jon Beavis, Mark Bowen, Adam Devonshire, Lee Kiernan & Joe Talbot, songwriters (IDLES)

Best Rock Album

  • Happiness Bastards – The Black Crowes
  • Romance – Fontaines D.C.
  • Saviors – Green Day
  • TANGK – IDLES
  • Dark Matter – Pearl Jam
  • Hackney Diamonds – The Rolling Stones
  • No Name – Jack White

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Best Alternative Music Performance

  • "Neon Pill "– Cage the Elephant
  • "Song of the Lake" – Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
  • "Starburster" – Fontaines D.C.
  • "Bye Bye" – Kim Gordon
  • "Flea" – St. Vincent

Best Alternative Music Album

  • Wild God – Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
  • Charm – Clairo
  • The Collective – Kim Gordon
  • What Now – Brittany Howard
  • All Born Screaming – St. Vincent

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Best R&B Performance

  • "Guidance" – Jhené Aiko
  • "Residuals" – Chris Brown
  • "Here We Go (Uh Oh)" – Coco Jones
  • "Made for Me (Live on BET)" – Muni Long
  • "Saturn" – SZA

Best Traditional R&B Performance

  • "Wet" – Marsha Ambrosius
  • "Can I Have This Groove" – Kenyon Dixon
  • "No Lie" – Lalah Hatahway feat. Michael McDonald
  • "Make Me Forget" – Muni Long
  • "That’s You" – Lucky Daye

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Best R&B Song

  • "After Hours" – Kehlani
  • "Burning" – Tems
  • "Here We Go (Uh Oh)" – Coco Jones
  • "Ruined Me" – Muni Long
  • "Saturn" – SZA

Best Progressive R&B Album

  • So Glad to Know You – Avery*Sunshine
  • En Route – Durand Bernarr
  • Bando Stone and the New World – Childish Gambino
  • Crash – Kehlani
  • Why Lawd? – NxWorries (Anderson .Paak & Knxwledge)

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Best R&B Album

  • 11:11 (Deluxe) – Chris Brown
  • Vantablack – Lalah Hathaway
  • Revenge – Muni Long
  • Algorithm – Lucky Daye
  • Coming Home – Usher

Best Rap Performance

  • "Enough (Miami)" – Cardi B
  • "When the Sun Shines Again" – Common & Pete Rock feat. Posdnuos
  • "Nissan Altima" – Doechii
  • "Houdini" – Eminem

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Best Melodic Rap Performance

  • "Kehlani" – Jordan Adetunji feat. Kehlani
  • "Spaghetti" – Beyoncé feat. Linda Martell & Shaboozey
  • "We Still Don't Trust You" – Future & Metro Boomin feat. The Weeknd
  • "Big Mama" – Latto
  • "3:AM" – Rapsody feaet. Erykah Badu

Best Rap Song

  • “Asteroids” – Rapsody, feat. Hit-Boy
  • “Carnival” – ¥$, Kanye West, Ty Dolla $ign feat. Playboi Carti & Rich The Kid
  • “Like That” – Future & Metro Boomin feat. Kendrick Lamar
  • “Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar
  • "Yeah Glo!" – GloRilla

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Best Rap Album

  • Might Delete Later – J. Cole
  • The Auditorium, Vol 1 – Common & Pete Rock
  • Alligator Bites Never Heal – Doechii
  • The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce) – Eminem
  • We Don’t Trust You – Future & Metro Boomin

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album

  • À Fleur De Peau – Cyrille Aimée
  • Visions – Norah Jones
  • Good Together – Lake Street Dive
  • Impossible Dream – Aaron Lazar
  • Christmas Wish – Gregory Porter

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Best Musical Theater Album

  • Hell’s Kitchen
  • Merrily We Roll Along
  • The Notebook
  • The Outsiders
  • Suffs
  • The Wiz

Best Country Solo Performance

  • “16 Carriages” – Beyoncé
  • “I Am Not Okay” – Jelly Roll
  • “The Architect” – Kacey Musgraves
  • “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” – Shaboozey
  • “It Takes a Woman” – Chris Stapleton

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Best Country Duo/Group Performance

  • “Cowboys Cry Too” – Kelsea Ballerini with Noah Kahan
  • “II Most Wanted” – Beyoncé feat. Miley Cyrus
  • “Break Mine” – Brothers Osborne
  • “Bigger Houses” – Dan + Shay
  • “I Had Some Help” – Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen

Best Country Song

  • “The Architect” – Kacey Musgraves
  • “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” – Shaboozey
  • “I Am Not Okay” – Jelly Roll
  • “I Had Some Help” – Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen
  • “Texas Hold ‘Em” – Beyoncé

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Best Country Album

  • COWBOY CARTER – Beyoncé
  • F-1 Trillion – Post Malone
  • Deeper Well – Kacey Musgraves
  • Higher – Chris Stapleton
  • Whirlwind – Lainey Wilson

Best Americana Performance

  • “Ya Ya” – Beyoncé
  • “Subtitles” – Madison Cunningham
  • “Don’t Do Me Good” – Madi Diaz feat. Kacey Musgraves
  • “American Dreaming” – Sierra Ferrell
  • “Runaway Train” – Sarah Jarosz
  • “Empty Trainload of Sky” – Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

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Best Latin Pop Album

  • Funk Generation – Anitta
  • El Viaje – Luis Fonsi
  • GARCÍA – Kany García
  • Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran – Shakira
  • ORQUÍDEAS – Kali Uchis

Best Música Urbana Album

  • Nadie sabe lo que va a pasar mañana – Bad Bunny
  • Rayo – J Balvin
  • FERXXOCALIPSIS – Feid
  • Las Letras Ya No Importan – Residente
  • att. – Young Miko

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Best Tropical Latin Album

  • Muevense – Marc Anthony
  • Bailar – Sheila E.
  • Radio Güira – Juan Luis Guerra 4.40
  • Alma, Corazón y Salsa (Live at Gran Teatro Nacional) – Tony Succar, Mimy Succar
  • Vacilón Santiaguero – Kiki Valera

Best Children’s Music Album

  • Brillo, Brillo! – Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band
  • Creciendo – Lucy Kalantari & the Jazz Cats
  • My Favorite Dream – John Legend
  • Solid Rock Revival – Rock for Children
  • World Wide Playdate – Divinity Roxx and Divi Roxx Kids

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Best Comedy Album

  • Armageddon – Ricky Gervais
  • The Dreamer – Dave Chappelle
  • The Prisoner – Jim Gaffigan
  • Someday You’ll Die – Nikki Glaser
  • Where Was I – Trevor Noah

Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording

  • All You Need Is Love: The Beatles in Their Own Words – Various Artists; Guy Oldfield, producer
  • …And Your Ass Will Follow – George Clinton
  • Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones – Dolly Parton
  • Last Sundays in the Plains: A Centennial Celebration – Jimmy Carter
  • My Name Is Barbra – Barbra Streisand

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Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media

  • The Color Purple
  • Deadpool & Wolverine
  • Maestro: Music by Leonard Bernstein
  • Saltburn
  • Twisters: The Album

Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media (Includes Film And Television)

  • American Fiction – Laura Karpman, composer
  • Challengers – Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross, composers
  • The Color Purple – Kris Bowers, composer
  • Dune: Part Two – Hans Zimmer, composer
  • Shōgun – Nick Chuba, Atticus Ross & Leopold Ross, composers

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Best Song Written for Visual Media

  • “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma [from Twisters: The Album] – Luke Combs
  • “Better Place” [from Trolls Band Together] – *NSYNC & Justin Timberlake
  • “Can’t Catch Me Now” [from The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes] – Olivia Rodrigo
  • “It Never Went Away” [from American Symphony] – Jon Batiste
  • “Love Will Survive” [from The Tattooist of Aushwitz] – Barbra Streisand

Best Music Video

  • “Tailor Swif” – A$AP Rocky
  • “360” – Charli xcx
  • “Houdini” – Eminem
  • “Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar
  • “Fortnight” – Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone

Best Music Film

  • American Symphony (Jon Batiste)
  • June (June Carter Cash)
  • Kings from Queens (Run DMC)
  • Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple (Steven Van Zandt)
  • The Greatest Night in Pop

When are the 2025 Grammy Awards?

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The Grammy Awards February 2, 2025 at the Crypto Arena in Los Angeles.

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WHICH Movie Had Kate Winslet "Sh—ing" Herself?!

Kate Winslet is THE Hollywood actress to me. Not only has she starred in box office smashes like Titanic and Avatar: Way of Water, but she's proven her acting chops in breakout indie flicks and provided mothers and daughters everywhere with eternal Christmas movie nights thanks to The Holiday. But the actress' consistently viral kindness, her dedication to embracing her natural beauty, and her sophistication don't mean she always feels confident. Kate Winslet just spilled on the one movie from her career that had her "sh—ing" herself, and I just had to dive in.

Here's what Kate Winslet had to say about her scariest movie experience ever.

  • Kate Winslet made a name for herself with Titanic, Sense & Sensibility, and The Holiday.
  • However those movies aren't the film she wants fans to ask about!
  • The actress spills on the movies she's proud of, and the one job that had her "sh—ing myself."

Talking to Vanity Fair for her newest film Lee, Kate Winslet revealed one project she wishes fans asked about more is Iris. The 2001 film stars Kate as a young Iris Murdoch against Judi Dench's older counterpart. And for Kate, nothing was more terrifying than working with such a wonderful actress.

"People don’t really ask me about Iris. It’s such a delicate film," she says. "It was the first thing I had done after having my daughter. Going to work with a baby, I’m playing Iris Murdoch, looking to Judi Dench’s older Iris Murdoch — I was sh—ting myself."

Considering how nervous I get when I meet my heroes, I can only imagine what it was like to meet Dame Judi Dench. Talk about a dream! Another film Kate loves is Revolutionary Road, and not just because she got to reunite with Leonardo DiCaprio.

"The thing that people say is, 'You got to work with Leo again.' Then they go off on the whole Leo tangent, which I totally understand," she says of the film, which follows an ambitious couple who find themselves trapped in the reality of 1950s suburbia. "But Revolutionary Road — f—king hell, it just knocked us all sideways. Unbelievably difficult material. I was very proud of that film and what Leo and I were able to create as Frank and April. It was so brutal."

The process for getting Lee into the world sounds equally brutal, considering Kate started working on it over a decade ago. As producer, Kate tells Vanity Fair she doesn't mind the fact she's done more for the film than if she only had an acting credit. "That has felt very necessary for this film. But it’s also just really important to me," she says. "It’s important to me that people know that it’s out there and might feel compelled to go and see it."

Because it turns out, commercial success or stardom on its own doesn't actually help your movie get made! "It doesn’t matter who you are," she says. "No one’s going to go, 'Oh, I’ll just back that pony because she was in Titanic.' It doesn’t happen that way, and I never expected that. That’s really important to say."

"I've gotten older and I’ve learned more and felt more confident in myself about whether or not I could actually do it," she adds. "It’s not something I would’ve done had I not felt so passionately about the subject, and Lee was just—she wouldn’t let me go."

Let us know your favorite Kate Winslet movies in the comments, and since we've officially entered cozy season, check out Why The Holiday Movie Ending Is The Most Important Scene while you're at it!

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Here's A New Look At Florence Pugh's Return As Yelena Belova

Marvel movies are known for their heroes and their hopeful outlook on the world. But in 2025, we're getting a brand new team: the Thunderbolts. This team is made up of antiheroes and former villains, and it's sure to be the wackiest and strangest, as well as one of the most memorable, superhero movies we've seen in recent years.

Keep reading for the latest news on Thunderbolts* before it hits theaters in 2025.

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Thunderbolts* comes out this May, and the cast just showed off some brand new footage at the D23 convention — and thanks to the new 'Celebrating 85 Years' spot, we have the first look too!

We get a look at Bucky Barnes, The Red Guardian, John Walker, and Ghost. Plus, Yelena Belova, of course. This heartbreaking detail about Yelena's new look connects Florence Pugh's Yelena to Scarlett Johansson's Natashaand I'm WEEPING.

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And at D23 Brazil, we got a brand new look at my new favorite team. "There’s something in this film, in terms of superpowers and superheroes, that shows that our superpowers lie in how ‘broken’ we are," David Harbour said at the event. "As if our superpowers came from our relationships.”

What is the plot of Thunderbolts?

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Thunderbolts* Plot

Consider Thunderbolts* to be The Avengers' edgy younger sibling. The movie follows Yelena Belova (who we know off the bat is a "depressed assassin" thanks to a Marvel Studios press release). She's joined by Bucky Barnes, The Red Guardian, and John Walker. Based on a leak, it looks like we'll see this group of misfits team up against Valentina Allegra de Fontaine after she sends them on a deadly mission.

Thunderbolts* Release Date

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Thunderbolts* Release Date

Thunderbolts* hits theaters May 2, 2025.

Who's on the Thunderbolts team?

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Thunderbolts* Cast

Thunderbolts* stars Florence Pugh, Geraldine Viswanathan, Lewis Pullman, Hannah John-Kamen, Wyatt Russell, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Sebastian Stan, and David Harbour.

This is a huge cast, and Viswanathan just revealed how crazy the first day of filming was. “My first day didn’t feel real," she tells Vanity Fair. "I felt this extra pressure of, ‘Know your lines, babe. You can’t really play around like you usually do.’"

Historically, sci-fi fans haven't been kind to actresses in their favorite projects (remember when Star Wars fans bullied Kelly Marie Tran off social media?). But Viswanathan is already thinking ahead. “If it’s overwhelming, I’ll log off. But I like discourse around pop culture,” she says. “[Thunderbolts*] felt a little bit edgier and fresher, more existential and dark.”

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The rest of the cast also enjoyed working together. “Everyone is going to f—kin’ love me! It’s really, really, really fun to be with a group of actors that you have a good time with," Wyatt Russell says at Comic Con (via Variety), while David Harbour adds, “Florence Pugh [is] just electric to work with. There’s warmth and humor, but there’s also a lot of pathos.”

“This is why we can't stop laughing together, because we genuinely just had such a wonderful time with each other and we've loved working with one another," Pugh tells People. “I feel like this is something that we've never seen before from Marvel...it's a very open and honest and truthful idea. And I'm just really excited for people to watch it.”

Are you excited for this brand new chapter in the MCU? I really feel like Thunderbolts* will usher in a whole new generation of fans and I, for one, CANNOT WAIT! Let us know your thoughts on Facebook.

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