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You might know Kid Cudi from his song “Pursuit of Happiness”, one of his earliest hits. Interestingly, the song was…
Taylor Swift’s latest release, “The Life of a Showgirl” (Oct. 3, 2025), arrives with a shimmer that feels almost audacious…
💖 A New Kind of Board Game: Where Recovery Meets Real Life Move over, Monopoly — there’s a new game…
It’s no secret that I love all things sparkly. I was basically born with glitter in my veins and a…
A deeper dive into why Mikey became the addict, Sugar became the people-pleaser, and Carmy became the workaholic — and…
HEY YOU GUYS! We’re back with another episode of This Just In, and this time we’re broadcasting straight from the…
Dave Hause’s new album, “… And The Mermaid,” starts with a trumpet blare, a distorted guitar and drums. And with…
There’s a moment in Season 2 of “The Bear” that stopped me cold. Donna Berzatto, the family matriarch, is spiraling…
If you’ve ever drafted a list of moderation rules — no drinks on Tuesdays, only wine, never tequila — you…
Is there another song from the ‘90s with such an immediately recognizable signature drum intro as Iggy Pop’s “Lust for…
Gen X is now squarely planted in the Queen Age. That’s 50 million women who were born between 1965 and…
I just finished the 5-hour Billy Joel documentary, “And So it Goes.” I’m left with the sadness of what a…
In our dopamine-deprived culture, female pop music isn’t shallow — it’s a lifeline. Taylor Swift’s announcement of “The Life of…
“Bob and the Monster” is an award-winning documentary that charts the wild, heartbreaking and ultimately redemptive journey of Bob Forrest,…
“Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot” is a moving portrait of recovery that avoids Hollywood clichés. Director Gus…
Every September, National Recovery Month shines a critical spotlight on the importance of mental health and substance use disorder recovery…
Drew Barrymore isn’t just Hollywood royalty — she’s also one of the most relatable sober voices in the spotlight. She’s…
The numbers tell a story that Hollywood couldn’t script better: Only 54% of Americans now drink alcohol — the lowest…
Remember where you were on August 12, 2025, at 12:12 a.m.? It’s TS12 time. LET’S GO. Honestly, the only thing…
This week’s THIS JUST IN mini-episode of The Sober Curator podcast features Alysse Bryson and Tamar Routly serving up a…
If you’ve ever wondered what it would look like if trauma, codependency, and sex addiction threw a party in a…
Released in 2000, Eminem’s “Stan” became more than a hit — it became an integral part of the cultural lexicon.…
Five years ago, in the thick of a global pandemic and armed with a lifestyle-focused media background, long-term sobriety, and…
From Brad Pitt’s soulful sobriety to the healing chaos of The Bear, and a round-up of the week’s hottest alcohol-free events,…
It’s been 15 years since Eminem dropped Recovery, the raw, soul-baring album that marked a turning point not only in…
Who says coloring books are just for kids? Grab your colored pencils, glitter pens, or those squeaky-clean markers you’ve been…
Laughter, Recovery, and Sober Shenanigans: Highlights from The Sober Curator’s June 24th weekly episode of THIS JUST IN. From tchotchke…
In recent years, the conversation surrounding sobriety, addiction, and mental health has become more open and essential than ever before.…
From bedazzled big books to a beloved dog named Karma, discover how pop culture collectibles and personal stories come together…