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Forty-eight years ago today, a landmark horror movie that became extremely influential and was directed by a true icon of the genre premiered. Decades later, Dawn of the Dead continues to be widely praised as an all-time classic, as it has been included in rankings of the greatest horror films ever produced.

The Horror Classic ‘Dawn of the Dead’ Premiered 48 Years Ago Today

On September 1, 1978, the movie Dawn of the Dead premiered in Turin, Italy. The horror classic was directed by George A. Romero, an icon of the genre who also helmed Day of the Dead and the original version of Night of the Living Dead. However, in a fascinating twist, the version of the film that screened was different from the cut that most North Americans know best. The European version that debuted was screened under the alternative title, Zombi, and was edited under the supervision of another horror legend, Dario Argento.

As a Paste Magazine article on the different versions of Dawn of the Dead noted, the Zombi cut removed much of the film’s humor. It also changed the stock music from Romero’s cut. Instead, Argento used a score composed by the Italian progressive rock band Goblin.

It wouldn’t be until months after the Italian premiere that Dawn of the Dead would arrive in the United States. It debuted in America during the USA Film Festival on April 7, 1979. After that, the movie continued to roll out into other cities in the weeks that followed, and it premiered in Canada in June 1979.

Why Critics Still Rank ‘Dawn of the Dead’ Among the Greatest Horror Movies

Since Dawn of the Dead was originally released, the film has consistently been ranked among the greatest scary movies ever. There are many reasons why it is widely considered brilliant. Some examples include its commentary on mindless consumerism, its influence on the genre, and its status as both a critique of society and an intimate character study. Additionally, the movie has long been celebrated for combining humor with scares, as it managed to balance horrific situations with moments of real fun.

In addition to George A. Romero doing a stellar job writing and directing Dawn of the Dead, the film was highlighted by Tom Savini’s legendary special effects. The classic also included memorable performances from David Emge, Ken Foree, Scott H. Reiniger, and Gaylen Ross. Perhaps the film’s most lasting legacy is its greatest line of dialogue: “When there’s no more room in hell, the dead will walk the Earth.”

For all those reasons and more, Dawn of the Dead is a staple of lists that rank the greatest horror films. In March 2026, Time Out ranked it at No. 9 on its updated list of the “best horror movies of all time.” Months earlier, in October 2025, Paste Magazine included it at No. 8 on its ranking of the same name. It is also featured on other similar lists, like a dynamic ranking of the “Best Horror Movies of All Time” from Rotten Tomatoes. Additionally, a February 2025 Collider ranking of “10 Must-Watch Zombie Movies” featured it at No. 1.

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In 1979, a little-known Dublin band called U2 released its first commercial record, U2-3, an Ireland-only three-track release that introduced the world to a group that would eventually become one of the most acclaimed rock acts in history.

Issued through CBS Ireland, the record featured “Out of Control,” “Stories for Boys” and “Boy/Girl,” with the songs recorded at Dublin’s Windmill Lane Studios. U2’s official archive identifies the release as the band’s first single and notes that only 1,000 copies of the original 12-inch pressing were produced, each individually numbered.

From 1,000 Copies to a Greatest-of-All-Time Ranking

The modest scale of U2-3 makes the band’s eventual transformation even more remarkable. The release became U2’s first chart success in Ireland, with the 7-inch edition reaching No. 19 on the Irish Singles Chart. Its three-song format is also significant because it captured the young band before its international breakthrough and before the 1980 arrival of Boy, the debut album that would establish U2 beyond Ireland.

Decades later, U2’s standing had expanded far beyond anything suggested by that tiny first pressing. Rolling Stone ranked U2 No. 22 on its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time, placing the Irish group alongside foundational figures including The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley, The Rolling Stones and Jimi Hendrix.

The magazine also ranked Bono, The Edge and Larry Mullen Jr. among the greatest singers, guitarists and drummers respectively.

Rock Hall Recognition Cemented the Legacy

That critical stature has been matched by institutional recognition. U2 entered the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2005, with Bruce Springsteen delivering the induction.

The Recording Academy lists U2 with 22 Grammy wins from 46 nominations, including Album of the Year victories for The Joshua Tree and How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb.

So, when U2-3 emerged from Dublin in 1979, it was in retrospect, the opening document of a career that would place U2 firmly among the most celebrated artists in popular music history.

IShowSpeed and Dr. Squatch are teaming up for a $1 million giveaway, and fans have nine weeks to get their piece of the pie. The snag? The challenges are about as dumb as you’d expect from an IShowSpeed campaign.

The new SPEEDRUN: Million Dollar Mission runs August 31 through October 31 in the U.S., Canada, the UK, and Australia. The nine-week campaign will include 25 different challenges, and Walmart will have over 4,000 locations and select retail partners as hubs for fans to participate.

And yes, one of the challenges does involve barking at a Dr. Squatch display in a store.

Fans Can Bark, Run and Chase Cash

There are a couple of ways to get a piece of the $1 million prize pool. The most straightforward is weekly challenges inspired by IShowSpeed. Fans might have to race a random stranger in a footrace, do a strange task in public, or, of course, walk into a store and bark at a Dr. Squatch display.

To be eligible to participate, people need to film themselves doing the challenge and upload the video on TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube. They’ll also have to tag Dr. Squatch and use.

If barking at soap displays in public isn’t really your thing, there’s another option. Dr. Squatch is hiding special briefcases filled with gold bars of soap in select cities in the four participating countries. The hidden prizes will be worth as much as $50,000 in cash, and clues will be released throughout the campaign.

Also on the table is $250,000 from 25 winning scratchers, each worth $10,000. The scratchers are being distributed through specially marked IShowSpeed Loot Box Bundles on TikTok Shop, but fans can also request one for free via the campaign website without buying anything.

It all culminates in a last hunt with another $250,000 purse. Dr Squatch has yet to reveal the details of the final challenge, but after nine weeks of footraces, hidden briefcases, and people barking at soap, it’s probably safe to expect something suitably chaotic.

For IShowSpeed fans, it’s definitely a different type of giveaway. Instead of just making the $1 million a sweepstakes and crossing your fingers for the best, the campaign turns it into a huge scavenger hunt and social media challenge. And if you’re willing to make a fool of yourself in a Walmart for a chance to win some serious cash, well, that’s apparently part of the package.

More than a year after Ozzy Osbourne’s death, his daughter Kelly Osbourne is sharing an intimate new detail about how the family said goodbye to the rock icon.

In a recent interview with Hello!, Kelly revealed that the Osbournes chose not to send the Black Sabbath frontman to a morgue immediately after his death in July 2025. Instead, they brought him home.

“We didn’t put my dad in any sort of morgue,” Kelly said. “He came straight home and we got to spend a few days with him and mourn with him and make sure that everything was the way we wanted it to be.’

Ozzy died at age 76, just weeks after his final performance at Black Sabbath’s Back to the Beginning concert in his hometown of Birmingham, England.

The private goodbye was followed by an outpouring of support from fans around the world, something Kelly said helped the family through the earliest days of their grief.

“It saved us,” she said, explaining that the family read the notes and acknowledged the flowers and gifts sent in Ozzy’s memory.

Kelly also admitted that losing her father fundamentally changed her.

“I’ll never be the person I was before my father died,” she said. “A part of me died, too.”

For decades, Ozzy built his reputation as one of rock’s wildest and most unpredictable figures. But Kelly’s recollection offers a very different glimpse of the Prince of Darkness; one centered not on the stage persona that made him famous, but on the family that wanted a few more days with him before saying goodbye.

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Ten years ago, a plain T-shirt was something you grabbed from a multipack at Target and never really thought about beyond that. Brands like Everlane, True Classic, and Bylt helped change that, turning a five-dollar basic into a product that prioritizes fit and fabric, and now, it’s a category guys actually shop for by name. One that’ll come up a lot in conversion is Fresh Clean Threads. The brand, which helped ignite this market back in 2015 amid the subscription box boom, has been building on its reputation for quality shirts ever since. This month, the brand is also giving new customers an extra 20% off anything on the site with code MENSJOURNAL20 to use at checkout.

If you’ve never tried one, this is a great way to introduce yourself to the brand that nearly 700,000 customers visit again to buy more. It’s an incredible retention rate that most direct-to-consumer brands rarely see, and nearly all of that loyalty traces back to one product: the T-shirt.

What Makes Fresh Clean Threads’ T-Shirts Different?

Fresh Clean Threads offers 18 sizes across three lengths (so short guys and tall guys aren’t buying the same average cut), builds its hem 2 inches longer than the industry standard so shirts don’t ride up, and runs its StratuSoft fabric through shrink testing that the brand says is 40% stricter than typical apparel benchmarks.

I’d recommend that first-timers start with the classic crew neck tee to see why FCT is so reliable, and the hoodie is another great option if you want more coverage heading into fall. But as far as shirting is concerned, these three immediately stick out as easy replacements in your dresser drawers. And if you’re a new customer, remember to use code MENSJOURNAL20 at checkout to get these prices.

Best Sellers Crew 6-Pack Tees, $84 (was $138) at Fresh Clean Threads

This pack gives you six of the brand’s classic crewneck tees, covering a full workweek without needing a laundry run. You get plenty of classic and neutral colors like black and navy, along with the exclusive Mercury Green, and they’re made with the brand’s StratuSoft fabric (a 60/40 cotton-poly blend).

What Shoppers Are Saying: “Love this green color, and it fits into my fall color selection.” “The shirts fit great, feel soft and comfortable, and have a nice fitted look without being too tight.”

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• Fall Essentials Crew 6-Pack, $84 (was $138) at Fresh Clean Threads
• All White Crew 6-Pack, $84 (was $138) at Fresh Clean Threads

Black Crew Neck Tee, $18 (was $23) at Fresh Clean Threads

This is the shirt Fresh Clean Threads built its whole company around, and it still shows in the details. The side-seam construction and StratuSoft fabric keep the shape clean whether it’s worn solo or tucked in, and reviewers consistently point out that the fit works across a wide range of body types without looking baggy or super tight. 

What Shoppers Are Saying: “I finally found a T-shirt that is tall enough in body length.” “The most comfortable T-shirt I’ve ever worn.”

Also Check Out:

• Mulberry Crew Neck, $18 (was $23) at Fresh Clean Threads
• Mosswood Crew Neck, $18 (was $23) at Fresh Clean Threads

Heather Grey Long Sleeve Henley, $22 (was $28) at Fresh Clean Threads

The three-button placket and ribbed cuffs give this henley some more structure than a standard crewneck, using the same StratuSoft fabric. It’s cut slightly longer through the body than the brand’s tees as well, so it layers cleanly under a jacket and works well on its own on cooler days. Reviewers with taller builds specifically call out how much they appreciate the tall sizing here. 

What Shoppers Are Saying: “I love the fit and the very soft material.” 

Also Check Out:

• Foundation Long Sleeve Henley 3-Pack, $55 (was $84) at Fresh Clean Threads
• Mercury Green Short Sleeve Henley, $19 (was $24) at Fresh Clean Threads

WWE’s 2027 Royal Rumble has been penciled in for February 6, according to a new backstage report, potentially putting WWE and AEW’s biggest events on the same weekend.

WWE has already confirmed that the Royal Rumble will head to Phoenix, Arizona, in 2027, but the company has yet to officially announce when the event will take place. That could change soon, as the latest word from wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer suggests WWE is currently planning to hold the event on February 6, 2027.

The date came up while Meltzer was discussing AEW’s recently announced Dynasty pay-per-view, which is scheduled for February 7 in Liverpool, England. During Wrestling Observer Radio, Meltzer said that the Royal Rumble is “scheduled for February 6,” putting the two major wrestling events just one day apart.

For WWE fans, the timing would be pretty unusual. WWE and AEW rarely put major shows directly next to each other, although the two companies have occasionally found themselves competing for attention on the same weekend.

The Royal Rumble Is Where the Road to WrestleMania Begins

The February 6 date isn’t official just yet, so WWE could still move the event later in the month. Still, the timing makes sense given WWE’s recent scheduling pattern, with the Royal Rumble taking place in early February in two of the last three years.

More importantly, the Rumble is traditionally where the road to WrestleMania really begins to take shape. The winners of the men’s and women’s Royal Rumble matches typically earn championship opportunities at WWE’s biggest event of the year, while the match itself often sets up some of the biggest WrestleMania storylines.

And in 2027, that means the road will eventually lead to WrestleMania 43, which is scheduled for April 10 and 11 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. With only about two months between the Rumble and WrestleMania, February’s event could be especially important for determining who walks into Las Vegas as a champion, challenger, or surprise contender.

There has also been speculation that WWE could eventually turn the Royal Rumble into a two-night event, following the format it has used for WrestleMania and SummerSlam. For now, though, the expectation is that the 2027 Rumble will remain a one-night show.

If February 6 holds, WWE fans could be looking at a pretty wild weekend: Royal Rumble on Saturday, AEW Dynasty on Sunday, and the first major pieces of WrestleMania 43 falling into place.

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You’d normally expect a fire pit to go on sale at the end of winter, when stores need to clear out space for warm-weather accouterments and don’t want to hold on to long underwear or patio heaters through spring, summer, and fall. That’s why Walmart’s huge discount on a fire pit table is so interesting, offering the chance to save nearly half on a powerful, stylish outdoor heating solution that’s sure to get tons of use in the coming months.

The Philergo 43-Inch Propane Fire Pit Table is on sale for $180 at Walmart, 49% off its normal $350 price tag. It’s more versatile than a regular fire pit, and propane is both cleaner and easier than wood-burning models. If you’d like to spend more time in your backyard after the weather cools, it’s an excellent way to stay warm and toast s’mores all fall and winter long.

Slide off the included tabletop to reveal a central fire pit complete with a stainless steel burner and lava rocks. It’s easy to light and adjust the flame using the external knob, and a 20L65 tank of propane slides neatly underneath for a sleek, polished look. This fire pit can put out up to 60,000 BTU of heat, with a flame that’s warm and smoke-free to boot. It’s made of durable, powder-coated steel that’s rust- and weather-resistant. It measures 43 inches wide, 20 inches deep, and 24 inches high, and it comes with adjustable feet and pads that allow you to safely level this fire pit table after placement.

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One shopper called this table an “awesome addition to my new patio” and said that “assembly was quick and stress-free.” Another added that this fire pit is “really good and works well even in Detroit winters” — no small feat to say the least.

Other customers also sang the praises of this unit, calling it “honestly perfect for the price” and noting that it “puts out a lot of heat” and is plenty “easy to start.”

Deals We’re Loving

• Lacoo 32-Inch Square Fire Pit Table, $75 (was $130) at Walmart
• Philergo 28.2-Inch Propane Fire Pit Table, $160 (was $290) at Walmart
• Walsunny 45-Inch Propane Fire Pit Table, $190 (was $299) at Walmart

Is the Philergo 43-Inch Propane Fire Pit Table a great outdoor coffee table or a great outdoor fire pit? The answer is yes, of course, and its inherent 2-in-1 value feels even greater now with this price tag of just $180. Do your future, frigid self a favor and pick one up with this crazy discount.

Mike Judge sits in the pantheon of the greatest satirists the entertainment industry has ever known, producing smash hits and cult classic alike.

He delivered Office Space, Silicon Valley, King of the Hill and Beavis and Butt-Head, but not all of his creations are a rousing success – at least not at the box office. Twenty years ago today, Judge’s Idiocracy finally found a place in theaters in a limited run that kept the cult classic comedy from the masses.

20th Century Fox was hesitant to promote the film and only released it in a number of small markets, leading the film to gross just under $500,000 on a budget five times that amount.

In interview with Terry Crews he all but confirmed the speculation that 20th Century Fox did everything it could to make sure the film wouldn’t succeed at the box office and embarrass the corporations included in the movie.

“These companies gave us their name thinking they were gonna get ‘pumped up’, and then we’re like, ‘Welcome to Costco, we love you’. All these real corporations were like, ‘Wait a minute, wait a minute…’ A lot of people were trying to back out, but it was too late,” he said.

“And so Fox, who owned the movie, decided, ‘We’re going to release this in as few theaters as legally possible’. So it got a release in, probably, three theaters over one weekend and it was sucked out, into the vortex.”

Crews later revealed that he received praise from a number of the biggest names in the business like Will Ferrell, who loved his portrayal of President Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho.

‘Idiocracy’ Named Among Best Comedy Movies of All Time

Variety ranked Idiocracy as the No. 86 best comedy movie of all time.

“If you think what’s going on in America right now happened from the top down, check yourself: The truth is that it happened just as much from the bottom up. And Mike Judge foresaw all that when he made his cracked satire of the dumbing down of America, conjuring a sick-joke vision of what it looks like when the USA hits bottom,” Variety wrote.

The movie owns a 71% from critics and 61% from the audience on Rotten Tomatoes.

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A newly updated federal map shows measles reaching nearly every corner of the United States as families head into a new school year. The CDC reported 2,903 confirmed cases in 2026 as of Aug. 27, including 2,887 infections across 47 jurisdictions and 16 among international visitors.

That is 614 cases—or nearly 27 percent—more than the 2,289 confirmed during all of 2025. The agency cautions that its national map reflects cases reported through Aug. 21 and that “states have the most up-to-date information about cases and outbreaks in their jurisdictions.”

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The Map Reveals How Far Measles Has Traveled

The affected jurisdictions stretch from Alaska to Florida and Maine to California. Thirty-seven new outbreaks have been reported this year, while 94 percent of confirmed cases are outbreak-associated. More than half of those linked infections belong to outbreaks that began in 2025, showing how transmission crossed into another calendar year.

The map demands careful reading. CDC counts New York City and New York State separately, and its 47-jurisdiction figure includes Washington, D.C. The agency also includes only confirmed cases formally reported to it—not every probable case under local investigation.

Measles spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. “If one person has it, up to 9 out of 10 people who come into close contact with that person will become infected if they are not protected,” the CDC warns.

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Falling Vaccination Coverage Leaves More Children Exposed

The timing is especially concerning as students return to close-contact classrooms. National MMR coverage among kindergartners fell from 95.2 percent in 2019–20 to 92.4 percent in 2025–26, leaving approximately 280,000 kindergartners at risk.

Parents should check vaccination records now. The CDC recommends two MMR doses for children—at 12 to 15 months and again at ages 4 to 6—and says two doses are 97 percent effective against measles. “Most people who are vaccinated with MMR or MMRV will be protected for life,” the agency says.

If exposure is possible, call a healthcare provider before arriving in person. Symptoms typically appear seven to 14 days later and can include high fever, cough, runny nose, red, watery eyes and a rash. The CDC’s warning is blunt: “Measles isn’t just a little rash.”

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On this day, 72 years ago, a classic mystery movie was released in theaters, and legendary actor James Stewart called it one of his favorites.

September 1 marked the anniversary of many different movies throughout the years. Howard Keel starred in the Western film Waco in 1966. In 1995, Christopher Walken played the lead role in the supernatural horror film The Prophecy. The comedy Idiocracy, starring Luke Wilson and Terry Crews, came out in 2006. And Denzel Washington’s Equalizer 3 was released in 2023.

And on September 1, 1954, Stewart’s classic thriller mystery film Rear Window was released in theaters.

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, Rear Window follows L.B. Jefferies (Stewart), a photographer who is recovering from a broken leg in a wheelchair. To pass the time, he begins watching the neighbors, before he begins to believe that one of them committed murder. Grace Kelly stars as L.B. Jefferies’ fiancée, Lisa Fremont, as well.

With a budget of just $1 million, Rear Window became a major financial success, earning just under $37.8 million at the worldwide box office. While the movie did not win any Oscars, it did earn four nominations at the 27th Academy Awards, including Best Director.

James Stewart Called Rear Window His ‘Personal Favorite’ With Alfred Hitchcock

Stewart and Hitchcock teamed up for four different movies during their Hollywood careers. This includes the 1948 crime thriller Rope, the 1956 mystery thriller The Man Who Knew Too Much and, arguably the most popular of the four, the 1958 psychological thriller Vertigo.

And before his passing in 1997, Stewart had previously noted that among the films he made with Hitchcock, Rear Window was his “personal favorite.”

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