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The Soul Train Awards Are Coming Back, Presented by Spotify

Fri, 4 Sep 2026 07:18:51 EDT

The Soul Train Awards are coming home. BET announced that the long-running awards show will return to television this fall with a show taped in Chicago, the city where Don Cornelius first launched “Soul Train” more than 50 years ago. Presented by Spotify and Toyota, the Soul Train Awards will celebrate the artists, music, and enduring legacy of “Soul Train” with a dynamic night of performances and special moments. Spotify will serve as the exclusive music streaming partner of the franchise...

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The Smile Kids Can't Resist Is Now On Paper: Axolotl Stars In A Brand New Colouring Book For Kids Aged 4–8

Thu, 3 Sep 2026 21:05:47 EDT

Parents, meet the calmest half-hour of your day. - - Axolotl, the smiling salamander kids can't stop adoring, has officially jumped from screens to pages. The kids' favourite is now the star of a brand-new colouring book designed for ages 4 to 8. - - Inside, young artists will find 30 pages of axolotl adventures: big friendly faces, wiggly gills, and scenes made for bold crayons and bigger imaginations. Thick outlines and simple shapes keep it easy for beginners, and every page is one-sided,...

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Reading Glass Books Brings Authors and New Releases to MIBF

Thu, 3 Sep 2026 19:46:50 EDT

Reading Glass Books is proud to announce its return to the 2026 Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) this September 9-13, marking its fourth year of participation in the Philippines' premier literary event. As a U.S.-based independent bookstore dedicated to connecting authors with readers around the world, Reading Glass Books continues to expand its global literary presence by bringing an exciting lineup of books, authors, and special events to one of Asia's largest and most celebrated bo...

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Ticketmaster's Newest App Update Makes Discovering and Tracking Events Easier and More Personalized Than Ever

Thu, 3 Sep 2026 18:16:35 EDT

Ticketmaster is making it easier for fans to discover live events with its new mobile app update. Around 40% of fans say they didn't attend an event because they didn't know it was happening – Ticketmaster's new app helps change that. Anchored by an enhanced, personalized Home and a new Watchlist feature, the refreshed app puts the live entertainment fans care about front and center, whether they're tracking upcoming sales, searching for last-minute seats, or discovering shows while travel...

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The wellbeing edit: how teens are using Pinterest differently, by design

Thu, 3 Sep 2026 17:51:04 EDT

At Pinterest, we believe the best thing you can find online is a reason to go offline. As a visual search and discovery platform, people come to find ideas for what they want to do, make and try next. And no one embodies that more than the teens who use Pinterest every day. - - We invest constantly in understanding teens: how they experience Pinterest, what they're looking for, and what kind of digital space helps them thrive. Here's what that looks like in practice in 2026. Pinterest for...

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Apple Original Films debuts teaser trailer for “Being Heumann,” the powerful new film directed by Academy Award winner Si�n Heder

Thu, 3 Sep 2026 17:12:36 EDT

Today, Apple Original Films unveiled the teaser trailer and key art for “Being Heumann,” a powerful new feature that chronicles the “mother of the disability rights movement,” Judy Heumann, as she leads a group of young adults who come together to find their collective voice in a fight against discrimination. The film marks the second collaboration for Apple Original Films and writer/director Si�n Heder, who directed the multi-Academy Award-winning film “CODA,” which made history as the fi...

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Indian Artists Are Finding Success Across More Languages, Genres, and Borders

Thu, 3 Sep 2026 11:24:25 EDT

India's music streaming economy is growing like never before. That's the big takeaway from the India edition of this year's Loud & Clear report, Spotify's annual look at how artists earn money from streaming and where the country's music economy is headed next. - - In 2025, royalties generated by Indian artists on Spotify grew 29% year over year, with every major Indian language contributing to that rise. And that increase translates into real earnings: the number of artists generating more...

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LinkedIn Research: Gen Z Professionals Are Becoming Key Business Decision Makers Yet 72% Lack Confidence to Turn Contacts into Career Opportunities

Thu, 3 Sep 2026 10:47:52 EDT

New research from LinkedInopens in a new tab (conducted in July 2026 among 18,000+ professionals and 6,000+ marketers) finds that despite being constantly connected online, Gen Z feels disconnected from the people that could help them in their careers. At the same time, they're becoming key decision-makers in the workforce, making it critical for brands to understand what earns their trust and attention. Key findings - - - • Gen Z is constantly connected online - but 72% feel disconne...

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National Geographic Commemorates 25th Anniversary of 9/11 With the Launch of a Groundbreaking Interactive Video Archive Featuring Never-Before-Seen Footage and Eyewitness Testimony

Thu, 3 Sep 2026 10:32:53 EDT

National Geographic published a landmark, interactive video archive that allows audiences to explore never-before-seen footage and eyewitness testimony from the events of Sept. 11, 2001, drawn from its catalog of 9/11 documentaries. Available now at natgeo.com/911archive, the archive offers an immersive, multi-perspective exploration of September 11 and its aftermath, bringing together firsthand accounts from survivors, first responders and eyewitnesses. The comprehensive experience inv...

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HOT WHEELS™ Infinite Rush Unveils New Trailer Showcasing Vehicle Collection and Track Builder

Thu, 3 Sep 2026 05:22:03 EDT

Milestone and Mattel have released a new trailer for HOT WHEELS™ Infinite Rush, the upcoming high-speed arcade racing game launching on September 10, 2026, with Early Access beginning September 7, 2026. - - Watch HOT WHEELS Infinite Rush Beyond the Track Episode 3 trailer here:�https://youtu.be/6TyjncRHQUw - - Key Highlights - - - • Build the Ultimate Collection - With more than 150 vehicles available at launch, ranging from iconic Hot Wheels™ Originals to legendary rea...

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Pati Jinich Explores Panamericana Returns for Second Season

Thu, 3 Sep 2026 05:19:31 EDT

PBS announced the return of PATI JINICH EXPLORES PANAMERICANA, premiering Mondays, October 26 – November 9, 2026 at 9:00 p.m. on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS App. The three-part second season continues Jinich's journey, inspired by the Pan-American Highway. - - Traveling through Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona, Jinich encounters people whose traditions, ambitions and everyday acts of determination reflect the many threads that make up the United States. From ranching commun...

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Clips are now part of the DJ Program!

Thu, 3 Sep 2026 03:10:56 EDT

Clips Are Here: Share Your Best Mid-Set Moments Calling all DJ Program creators, editors, and mods! A whole new way to share your unforgettable mid-set moments just dropped. Now you can capture the hypiest Chat reactions, BTS action, Q&As, and more - then share them directly to your socials. The best part? Use Clips to promote your channel, grow your fanbase, and get discovered by new listeners. Clipped That Chat Badge Unlock the limited-time Clipped That badge by downloading and shar...

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Updates to our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Dropbox Services Agreement

Thu, 3 Sep 2026 03:06:41 EDT

We're constantly looking for ways to improve the Dropbox experience with new feature offerings and ensure that our policies explain how our services work. So we're letting you know about a few updates to our Dropbox Services Agreement, Terms of Service, and Privacy Policy. Here's a summary of the key changes: Dropbox Services Agreement - - - • We've clarified your and Dropbox's right to disclose confidential information in the event of certain types of regulatory audits. - • We've chang...

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Snapchat and HBO Max Bring the wizarding world to Life

Thu, 3 Sep 2026 03:04:00 EDT

Snapchat is teaming up with HBO Max to bring the wizarding world to Snapchat through new AR Lenses, Chat Wallpapers, Bitmoji fashion, an app icon, and in-person AR experiences rolling out alongside the new HBO Original Series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. - - Throughout the season, new experiences will give Snapchatters more ways to step into the story, express their fandom, and share the moment with friends: - - - • AR Lenses: 12 AR Lenses will roll out throughout the sea...

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Apple Original Films celebrates the world premiere of “Mayday” with stars Ryan Reynolds, Kenneth Branagh, Maria Bakalova and more

Wed, 2 Sep 2026 18:25:09 EDT

This evening at AMC Lincoln Square in New York City, Apple Original Films hosted the world premiere for its highly anticipated buddy action comedy “Mayday.” Led by Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh, and hailing from directors, writers and producers John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, “Mayday” will make its global debut on Apple TV on Friday, September 4, 2026. - - Attendees at the world premiere event included star and executive producer Ryan Reynolds and stars Kenneth Branagh, Maria...

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Where is Austin Tice? NPR's Embedded and BBC team up for landmark investigative podcast series

Wed, 2 Sep 2026 16:27:33 EDT

NPR and the BBC are launching Where is Austin Tice? , a major new nine-part audio series from NPR's Embedded and BBC Sounds and Radio 4's I'm Not A Monster. - - Premiering Tuesday, September 8, this landmark production brings together two giants of public service journalism to examine one of the biggest missing person cases of our time. - - Returning for his most ambitious chapter yet, Josh Baker — creator of two of the BBC's most acclaimed investigative podcast series, I'm...

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Tribeca Studios Releases First-Look Trailer for “Tribeca 25,” the New Documentary From Matt Tyrannizer

Wed, 2 Sep 2026 16:23:58 EDT

Tribeca Studios released the official trailer for TRIBECA 25, the new documentary from acclaimed director Matt Tyrnauer ( Valentino: The Last Emperor, Studio 54, Nobu ), offering a first look at the remarkable story of the Tribeca Festival's first 25 years. The documentary will be available on Netflix in the U.S. on September 11, 2026, marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11. - - Through exclusive interviews, never-before-seen archival footage, and intimate reflections, TRIBECA...

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GQ Launches First Video Interview Series

Wed, 2 Sep 2026 10:16:10 EDT

GQ is showcasing its award winning journalism in an entirely new way. The title announced the launch of One More Question, a video interview franchise hosted by GQ's top interview journalist, Zach Baron. - - This is the first weekly video interview series across GQ's global markets, which will also be available cross-platforms with a dedicated podcast channel and accompanying editorial content so audiences can access interviews no matter where they are. - - Premiering today with Philadelph...

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Exactly Right Media and iHeartPodcasts Celebrate 300 Episodes and More Than 22 Million Downloads of “That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast” with Special Guest John Stamos

Wed, 2 Sep 2026 05:11:07 EDT

Listeners can hear the 300th episode now HERE - - WHAT: Exactly Right Media (ERM) and iHeartPodcasts celebrate the milestone 300th episode of “That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast,” which has surpassed more than 22 million lifetime downloads. In the episode, hosts Liza Treyger and Kara Klenk revisit “Bang” (Season 12, Episode 22) with the episode's guest star, John Stamos. - - In the wide-ranging conversation, Treyger and Klenk get Stamos talking about everything from his memorable role...

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Filming for the New Series From the Creators of 'Kleo' Is Underway

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:48:21 EDT

Showrunner/Creator: Hanno Hackfort, Richard Kropf, Bob Konrad (HaRiBo) - - Screenplay: Hanno Hackfort, Richard Kropf, Bob Konrad, Malina Nwabuonwor - - Production company : BetaBerlin Productions GmbH In cooperation with Candy Shop GmbH - - Executive Producer: Jan W�nschmann - - Executive Producer: J�rg Engels Producer: Malin Kr�ger - - Director: Isabel Braak, Mia Spengler - - Production Design: Isabel von Forster - - Costume Design: Gabriela Reumer...

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Springbok Casino Embraces the Spirit of South Africa's Heritage Day with 'Nature's Greatest Dream Teams' and 25 Free Spins on Cash Bandits 3

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:14:03 EDT

Heritage Day is a celebration of the people, cultures and traditions that make South Africa one of the world's most diverse nations. This September, SpringbokCasino.co.za is taking that same spirit into the wild by showcasing the extraordinary animal partnerships that prove we're often stronger together and is inviting players to enjoy 25 FREE Spins on Cash Bandits 3 throughout September. - - View or Download a Video version of this story - - From tiny birds helping mighty rhinos t...

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Home Is Where the Heart Is: Inside Netflix's Wave of Comfort Storytelling

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:17:03 EDT

Sometimes the best kind of TV is the kind that feels like a hug. Lately, a lot of our members seem to agree and they're finding that comfort in the US heartland: a Texas Hill Country ranch, a Carolina lowcountry porch, a Minnesota prairie town, a Colorado rodeo circuit and more. Recently, My Life With the Walter Boys Season 3 rode straight to #1 on the Netflix Global Top 10, joining Ransom Canyon Season 2 and Little House on the Prairie, which topped the list not long ago and landed a...

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Sky Secures Approval for Major Livingston Campus Investment, Reinforcing Long-Term Commitment to Scotland

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:04:58 EDT

Planning permission has been granted for Sky's new Livingston Campus, unlocking a major investment in Scotland and reinforcing Sky's long-term commitment to the country. This approval marks a significant milestone in the delivery of a major new workplace development in West Lothian. - - The approval will enable the delivery of a new campus with sustainability in mind, that will bring together Sky's existing operations into a modern workplace for around 3,000 employees. The project will repl...

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New Spotify Singles Honor Iconic Women in Music for EQUAL's 5-Year Anniversary

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:21:16 EDT

This year marks the fifth anniversary of Spotify's EQUAL, our flagship program dedicated to amplifying women in music through editorial programming, marketing campaigns, and cultural activations. As part of our ongoing celebration, we're launching a limited Spotify Singles series honoring the influence, creativity, and legacy of women artists. - - The collection brings together five rising stars from around the world, each reimagining an iconic song by a legendary woman artist. Participant...

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The path to becoming Elden Lord begins today!

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:18:29 EDT

ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition is now available for the Nintendo Switch™ 2 system! This version of the game also includes the expansion, “Shadow of the Erdtree,” additional armor, and custom skins for Torrent, your spectral steed. - - Unravel the mysteries of the Elden Ring's power. Encounter adversaries with profound backgrounds, characters with their own unique motivations for helping or hindering your progress, and fearsome creatures. - - Guided by grace, brandish the power of the Eld...

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HBO Max Unveils The Official Trailer And Key Art For HBO Original Series PAOLO, Streaming September 25

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:59:18 EDT

Synopsis: Paolo lives a simple yet fulfilling life in a small provincial town, moving pianos by day and planning a wedding with his fianc�e Winnie in his spare time. After a chance encounter, Paolo finds himself attending a campaign event for his former classmate T�ophane Tolbiac, an ambitious and magnetic local politician on the rise. But what begins as a commitment to T�ophane's campaign soon spirals as Paolo's world is upended by his all-consuming desire to be part of the hopeful mayo...

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Television Host and Author Ina Garten Launches Weekly Show, 'Happy Hour With Ina Garten,' With Vox Media

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:36:27 EDT

Ina Garten, lifestyle icon, beloved cookbook author, and television host, and Vox Media announced the launch of Happy Hour With Ina Garten, a new weekly interview podcast filmed and recorded in Garten's New York City apartment. In her new podcast, Garten will sit down with guests from the worlds of culture, food, art, entertainment, sports, and more, for the kinds of conversations you love to overhear at a great dinner party. Expect warm, funny, in-depth interviews alongside personal st...

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Why has the subject of transgender identity become so polarizing? And how can we deepen our understanding of the issue? Simon Coutu's Transpositions, the latest installment of NFB YouTube-based documentary initiative ON FILME, launches

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:32:54 EDT

Transpositions by documentary filmmaker Simon Coutu is now streaming on YouTube . This highly topical work explores the rise of transphobia and the weaponization of trans identity in Quebec's political and media discourse. This National Film Board of Canada production is the third installment of its ON FILME documentary initiative, developed specifically for YouTube and presented in four distinct yet complementary formats. - - Its goal? To spark meaningful dial...

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HBO Original Comedy Series YOUTH, From Sharon Horgan, Debuts September 20

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:46:40 EDT

- - • The HBO Original comedy series YOUTH, created by and starring Sharon Horgan, will premiere with the first two episodes SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. New episodes of the 8-episode season will debut weekly on Sundays at the same time, concluding with the season finale on Sunday, November 1. - - • Logline: YOUTH follows a 50-year-old divorcee's search for sex and love whilst juggling caring for her ailing parents and par...

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Disney and Pixar's Smash Hit “Toy Story 5” to Stream Exclusively on Disney+ September 23 New Music Video for Piano Version of Taylor Swift's #1 Original Song “I Knew It, I Knew You” Now Available

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:27:46 EDT

Link to Assets HERE - - Link to New Trailer HERE - - Link to Music Video - Piano Version of Taylor Swift's Original Song “I Knew It, I Knew You” HERE - - Families can celebrate the funny and heartwarming return of Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie and the rest of the gang at home when Disney and Pixar's global blockbuster “Toy Story 5” streams exclusively on Disney+ September 23, 2026. - - Additionally, an all-new music video for the Piano Version of 14-time GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Ta...

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Sneaky Sasquatch fans are in for a big treat on Apple Arcade with an exciting crossover, a new sneaky adventure, and birthday stickers in Messages

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:56:13 EDT

More Sasquatch, more fun: Today, the sneakiest crossover of the summer lands exclusively on Apple Arcade. Through October 7, Sneaky Sasquatch transforms the iconic world of Subway Surfers+ with the charm and aesthetic of the hit open-world Arcade game. Players can unlock four character skins and two unique hoverboards, and dash through a reimagined level inspired by Sasquatch Valley locations, with raccoon coins replacing the classic gold ones and the security guard trading his usual l...

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New Brie Larson film wraps in Victoria

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:54:46 EDT

Skeletons, a new feature film starring starring Academy Award® winner Brie Larson, has wrapped filming across Victoria, including at the former home of Neighbours. - - From producer J.J. Abrams and director JT Mollner, the production created an estimated 635 jobs for local cast and crew including 14 Heads of Department, and 50 post-production and visual effects roles, providing valuable employment and development opportunities for Victorians. - - Injecting more than $21.5 million int...

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Nature Partners with Sesame Workshop on Primetime Safari Special, Sesame Street and the Great Elephant Adventure

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:54:26 EDT

Join Elmo and his Sesame Street friends on a once-in-a-lifetime African safari adventure in a special PBS Nature primetime crossover. Sesame Street and the Great Elephant Adventure premieres on Wednesday, October 14 at 8/7c on PBS and PBS KIDS ( check local listings ) and will stream on pbs.org/nature, YouTube, pbskids.org, the PBS KIDS Video app, and the PBS app. - - After adopting an orphaned elephant online, Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and Nina travel to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trus...

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Biggest, Bloodiest Update to Hunt: Showdown 1896 is Almost Here

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:43:08 EDT

Hunters, - - This September 8 th we bring you a grim tale of dark experiments, a story of monstrous hunger, and bloody, Corrupted promises of power in Blood Testament. Our new in-game Event will be the biggest one this year, and will bring with it Update 2.9 with good bloody content and many exciting changes. - - Take a look at the trailer for Blood Testament now: - - Blood Testament: Event Official Cinematic Trailer: Hunt: Showdown 1896 - - A New Nightmare Is Rising - Desperate men make...

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Metro 2039 Reveals “Renegade” Gameplay Trailer at Opening Night Live

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:38:20 EDT

At Opening Night Live, we revealed our next gameplay trailer delving deeper into the character and motivations of our new voiced protagonist, The Stranger. - - Entitled “Renegade”, this action-packed 2-minute trailer is captured entirely in-game from gameplay and custom camera work. The next iteration of the critically acclaimed METRO Franchise, METRO 2039 launches February 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S: X, Steam and Epic Games Store. - - Introduced on stage by 4A Games Executive Prod...

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Our Agreement With Bipartisan Attorneys General: Calling on TikTok and YouTube to Join Us in Supporting Teens

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:45:14 EDT

Takeaways - - - • We are announcing an agreement reached with a bipartisan group of attorneys general, building on our longstanding efforts to empower parents and support teens. - - • Our agreement includes strict daily time limits teens can't turn off, default blocks from our apps at night, muted notifications during school hours, and new controls for parents. - - • We want to ensure teens benefit from this new industry standard, but we cannot do it alone. These protections will only b...

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Pok�mon Chat Badges Are Now on Twitch!

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:24:35 EDT

Your favorite Pok�mon are here on Twitch in Badge form, and you can start collecting them! - - We've launched official Pok�mon Chat Badges, an ongoing collectible experience built in partnership with The Pok�mon Company International. Watch Pok�mon, Just Chatting, DJs, Sports, Music, or Art streams to grow your collection and show off your badges in every chat on Twitch. - - How It Works - - Qualifying Content. Channels streaming in any Pok�mon category or in the Just Chatting, DJs, Spor...

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Mango AI's Video Multiple Face Swap Lets Users Change Every Face in Group Clips

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 02:23:21 EDT

Group scenes have long been trickier to edit than solo shots, and Mango AI addresses this with a video multiple face swap tool that changes several faces within a single clip. Instead of handling one person at a time, the feature lets users pair a target photo with each face in the footage and swap them all together. - - To begin, users upload a source video of up to 15 seconds and 30MB that shows multiple faces, then add a target photo for each face they want to replace. The video mult...

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Apple TV unveils first look at “12 12 12,” new heist drama starring and executive produced by Emmy Award nominee Anthony Mackie and Golden Globe and Critics Choice Awards nominee Jamie Dornan

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:08:02 EDT

Today, Apple TV revealed a first look at its upcoming heist drama “12 12 12,” starring and executive produced by Emmy Award nominee Anthony Mackie and Golden Globe and Critics Choice Awards nominee Jamie Dornan. The thrilling eight-episode original series will premiere globally on Friday, November 13, 2026, with the first two episodes, followed by one episode every Friday through December 25, 2026. - - Each episode of “12 12 12” unfolds across three timelines of a heist: the 12 months of pl...

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Streaming smash hit, Handcuffed: Last Pair Standing, confirmed for a second series with Jonathan Ross returning to the helm

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:20:26 EDT

The outrageous social experiment, declared the “best thing since Pot Noodles” by singer Liam Gallagher, sees pairs of strangers with completely opposed opinions, beliefs, lifestyles, and bad habits, handcuffed together 24/7 in the ultimate test of survival. - - Series one saw Rob, an adult content creator, and Charlie, a practical homemaker, win the experiment and take home a collective £100,000. - - The first series was a huge streaming success, with over 2 million views of episode one alo...

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Play the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta this weekend!

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:10:22 EDT

Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 4 comes out for the Nintendo Switch™ 2 system on Oct. 23, but you can explore some of its multiplayer* and single-player content this weekend ! - - From Aug. 28 at 10:00 a.m. PT to Sept. 1 at 10:00 a.m. PT, players with a Nintendo Switch 2 system can take part in the Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta. There's a lot of content to dive into, such as Multiplayer modes, a playable Campaign mission, Ground War, and much more. - - To get ahead of the curve, you...

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Phasmagorica, A S�ance Experience Reimagined as Art, Opens in Santa Fe

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:36:28 EDT

Phasmagorica, the immersive s�ance experience, has relocated to Santa Fe, New Mexico, where it opened on August 1, 2026. Created by composer, magician and Academy of Magical Arts member BC Smith, Phasmagorica is a thirteen-guest paranormal experiment staged inside a purpose-built chamber — part museum installation, part social salon, part s�ance where the guests become the medium. - - Guests enter the Chapter House in small groups, received by the Archivist. The evening begins with attunem...

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Jack Hawn's “Blind Journey: A Journalist's Memoirs” To Be Displayed at a Book Festival at Printers Row, Chicago

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:36:00 EDT

The publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet will showcase “Blind Journey: A Journalist's Memoirs” by Jack Hawn at a renowned book festival at Printers Row in Chicago. The free, outdoor book event will take place along South Dearborn Street, stretching from Ida B. Wells Drive to Polk Street, on September 12-13, 2026. - - “Blind Journey” chronicles the unlikely origins of Hawn's writing career, a journey that began during his service in the U.S. Army. Following an impulsive...

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The Player Council Soft Launches Today on PC: Participate in the Game Development Process!

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:51:41 EDT

At Gamescom 2026, Ubisoft announced the soft launch of The Player Council, a new platform where players can be part of the game development process by connecting with developers directly. Participating players will be able to discover and weigh in on games at various stages of development, including new game concepts and prototypes as well as evolving experiences for existing games on PC. The Player Council gives you valuable insight into the development process and unprecedented access t...

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Will Anderson Launches Monday Music Club Podcast with Vox Media

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:17:55 EDT

Musician, songwriter, and creator Will Anderson and Vox Media today announced the launch of Monday Music Club, a new show about the defining moments that have shaped the way we hear the world. Each week, Anderson will explore the stories behind iconic songs, legendary artists, and the creative forces that have transformed music and culture. He'll dive deep into a story that answers a question like “Who invented rock and roll?” “Why did Fleetwood Mac fall apart?” or “What was it like to b...

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TRAILER AND POSTER FOR MARVEL STUDIOS' “AVENGERS ENDGAME: ENCORE” NOW AVAILABLE, TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR IMAX® AND INFINITY VISION-CERTIFIED SCREENS

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:40:16 EDT

Link to tickets: [url]https://www.avengersmovie.co.uk/[/url] - - Link to Trailer: [url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0oM3BZ7kyg[/url] - - Tickets for Marvel Studios' “Avengers Endgame: Encore” go on sale today as the epic conclusion to the Infinity Saga returns to cinemas beginning 25th September in IMAX® and INFINITY VISION – a new certification for Premium Large Format (PLF) cinemas that guarantees moviegoers an exceptional film presentation with big screens, bright images and outstan...

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Apple TV debuts trailer for new Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson-led comedy series “Brothers,” premiering globally September 23

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:22:30 EDT

Today, Apple TV unveiled the trailer for “Brothers,” the new comedy series starring and executive produced by Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey and Academy Award nominee Woody Harrelson, and showrun and executive produced by multi-Emmy Award nominee and Peabody Award winner Lee Eisenberg. The eight-episode comedy will premiere on Apple TV with the first two episodes on Wednesday, September 23, followed by one new episode every Wednesday through November 4, 2026. - - “Brothers” foll...

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Season Four Of The Emmy Nominated HBO Original Drama Series THE GILDED AGE Debuts November 1

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:11:29 EDT

- - • The Emmy® nominated HBO Original drama series, from creator Julian Fellowes ( Downton Abbey ), THE GILDED AGE debuts its eight-episode fourth season SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. - - • Season 4 logline: Bertha Russell changed Society at a cost. Now, her family must reckon with the consequences as Agnes van Rhijn seizes an opportunity to regain her position. Meanwhile, Marian forges a new path for herself, and Peggy works...

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From Tailgates to Group Chats, Coca‑Cola® is Celebrating Football Fans Everywhere This Season

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:28:37 EDT

Coca‑Cola® is kicking off the 2026 football season with the return of “Fan Work Is Thirsty Work,” celebrating the passion, rituals and traditions fans bring to every rivalry and game-day moment. - - - • Coca‑Cola is putting fans at the center of its 2026 football campaign, celebrating the everyday moments that made fandom special. - - - - - • Throughout the season, Coca‑Cola will connect with fans through limited-time team packaging, a 74-stop “Fan Work Is Thirsty Wo...

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Take Your Fandom to the Next Level on Spotify

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:55:47 EDT

Finding out your favorite new artist is playing a concert just a few miles away. Mastering the lyrics to a song you've had on repeat. Digging into the credits and realizing the same songwriter is behind three of your favorite tracks. These are the moments that turn casual listening into true fandom. - - Being a fan is about going deeper. That's why Spotify continues to invest in features that help you connect with the music and artists you love. Here's a roundup of a few of our favorites th...

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Two new Nintendo Switch 2 bundles deliver sun-soaked sports, high-speed thrills and extra value

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:49:44 EDT

Power up your play with two exciting Nintendo Switch 2 bundles, arriving in the coming months and bringing even more fun to players! Gather friends and family together, whether in the same room� or miles away�, for some high-energy races across a sprawling world, or 12 motion-control� sports games as you pair Nintendo Switch 2 with either the Mario Kart World game or the upcoming Nintendo Switch Sports Resort game! The bundles also come with a 3-Month (90-Day) Nintendo Switch On...

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Recastia Lets Teams Turn PDF into Video Without a Production Budget

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:54:13 EDT

Producing a short explainer video has traditionally meant writing a script, booking a voice artist, recording footage, and paying an editor to stitch it together, a process that can stretch across days and budgets. Recastia removes those steps: teams turn PDF into video by uploading a document and letting the platform generate a narrated clip from the pages already inside it. What used to be a small production project becomes a single upload. - - The shift shows up at every stage when u...

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Close Encounters: New UFO-Themed Online Slot Lands at CryptoSlots and Slotland with Free Spins

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:02:55 EDT

Something strange is happening in the desert… Close Encounters has landed at CryptoSlots.com and Slotland, bringing UFOs, secret agents, alien energy and one very unlucky cow to the reels, with 111% Match Bonus and 50 Free Spins for all players. - - View or download video version of this story - - The new 4-reel, 14-payline slot transports players to an Area 51-style military base, where UFOs light up the night sky and flying saucers cause havoc. With varying symbol sizes and b...

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Netflix Confirms Renewals for UK Fan Favourites and Debuts Trailer for 'The Gentlemen' Season 2

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:43:54 EDT

To coincide with the news that The Gentlemen will be returning for a third season, Netflix has also released the full-length trailer for Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen: Season 2, launching 3 September 2026 on Netflix. LIST OF CONFIRMED RENEWALS INCLUDE: The Gentlemen - Season 3 : Netflix can officially confirm the hit series of The Gentlemen will be back for a third season, with Guy Ritchie once again directing. - - Creator, writer, director and executive producer Guy Ritchie said: “The ambi...

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iHeartMedia and Oscar-nominated Filmmaker Michael Epstein Launch “Fault Line: Haditha,” a Weekly Limited-Series True Crime Podcast That Re-Examines One of the Most Controversial Incidents of the Iraq War

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:48:14 EDT

iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher according to Podtrac, and the Oscar-nominated filmmaker Michael Epstein announced the launch of “Fault Line: Haditha,” a 13-episode investigative podcast and companion documentary series that re-examines one of the most controversial incidents of the Iraq War and the two-decade fight over what happened, who should be held accountable and whether the full truth was ever allowed to emerge. - - On November 19, 2005, 24 Iraqi civilians were killed...

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Sky Arts Confirms Double Classical Documentary Showcase Ahead of Edinburgh TV Festival

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:44:24 EDT

This autumn, Sky Arts unveils The Handel Scandal and Dangerous Debussy, two landmark documentaries, available on Sky Arts, streaming service NOW, and free to all UK households via Freeview. - - Exploring two titans of classical music and the extraordinary women whose inspiration, influence and support were crucial to the success of their most celebrated works, these films offer a fresh and unexpected perspective on their legacies and immense contribution to the arts. - - Rich in drama, i...

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Kia Accelerates Its Connection with New Generations by Entering the Esports Ecosystem Through League of Legends in Latin America

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:37:19 EDT

- - • Kia Central & South America has become an official sponsor of the LCS and CBLOL, two of the most important League of Legends leagues in the Americas - • The partnership strengthens the brand's connection with an industry that brings together more than 300 million players across Latin America - • Kia launches “Runes to Road,” a regional activation designed to bring League of Legends fans closer to the action - • Participants from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Pe...

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FlipHTML5's Magazine Builder Simplifies Magazine Creation From Start to Finish

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 02:47:10 EDT

FlipHTML5, a digital publishing platform, provides a magazine builder for creating digital publications across editorial, business, educational, and marketing use cases. Users can convert PDFs, Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, and images into page-flipping magazines. Batch upload is supported for handling multiple files, while content stored elsewhere can be imported directly from Google Drive, Dropbox, or an accessible file link. These options allow existing materials to be r...

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Prime Video to Exclusively Stream Live-Action Drama Adaptation of Please Save My Earth in Autumn 2027

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:41:35 EDT

Download Headshots: HERE - - Prime Video today announced that the Prime Original scripted series Please Save My Earth will premiere exclusively in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide in autumn 2027. The series is a live-action adaptation of Saki Hiwatari's acclaimed reincarnation-themed sci-fi romance manga, which has sold over 16 million copies since its 1986 debut. Alice Hirose leads the cast as Mokuren, with Takahiro Miki directing. - - Please Save My Earth is the la...

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Netflix Brings Fans Its Biggest South Indian Slate This Year

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:16:50 EDT

Netflix is doubling down on its commitment to South Indian storytelling, releasing an average of one new film every week across Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam cinema for the rest of the year. Building on the momentum of a record-breaking first half of 2026, we're continually expanding one of the industry's most diverse and exciting film slates, bringing together celebrated filmmakers, beloved stars, and stories across every genre and mood. For entertainment fans, that means there's always som...

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Apple TV's beloved sports comedy “Stick,” starring and executive produced by Owen Wilson, swings back into season two on Wednesday, November 4

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:09:16 EDT

Today, Apple TV revealed a first look at the second season of its beloved sports comedy “Stick,” starring and executive produced by Owen Wilson and created by Jason Keller, which will expand its cast to include Emmy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner Rhea Seehorn (“Pluribus”) in a supporting role. Also starring Peter Dager, Marc Maron, Mariana Trevi�o, Lilli Kay, Judy Greer and Timothy Olyphant, “Stick” returns for its second season on Apple TV on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, with two e...

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Inside 'Disney Worldbuilders': Where Storytelling Becomes a World You Can Experience

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:13:47 EDT

At D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event this past weekend, five of Disney's most influential storytellers took the stage to unpack Disney Worldbuilders, the new film from director Leslie Iwerks arriving Thursday on Disney+. - - In a wide-ranging conversation ( which is currently streaming on Disney+ ), Iwerks — the Academy Award®- and Emmy®-nominated filmmaker, granddaughter of Disney Legend Ub Iwerks, and daughter of Disney Legend Don Iwerks — was joined by Pete Docter, Chief Crea...

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FlipHTML5 Expands Its Brochure Template Free Collection for Marketing Teams

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:34:49 EDT

Building marketing brochures from scratch is a slow, repetitive drain - layouts have to be balanced, panels aligned, and colors kept on brand every single time. FlipHTML5 answers that with a brochure template free library, a broad set of professionally arranged layouts that hand teams a finished structure before a word of copy is written, so a campaign starts with the design work already behind it. - - With dozens of designs available rather than a single option, users have room to find...

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A field guide to Gran Turismo 7's 1.71 update, out today

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:12:46 EDT

Gran Turismo 7's 1.71 update roars onto PS5 today*, bringing with it new cars, as well as introducing three new World Circuits, while Whistler added as featured Curation in Scapes. - - Gran Turismo 7 - August Update 1.71: PS5, PS4 & PS VR2 Games - - Each of the four cars in this update offers a different kind of driving experience. Whether you are chasing style, discovery, precision, or something new, this update is built to be explored your way. - - To help you decide which one to drive...

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Blaze Brings Live Elior Champ Rugby to Free-To-Air Television for the First Time Ever

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:06:48 EDT

From Sunday 20 September, rugby fans across the UK and Ireland can watch nine live Elior Champ Rugby fixtures on BLAZE, Hearst Networks' free TV brand, or stream them via the BLAZE app, as part of a new pilot partnership with rights holder ClubberTV. - - Elior Champ Rugby is the proving ground of English rugby. It is the stage where clubs battle for supremacy, fierce rivalries ignite, and future stars begin their journeys. Rooted in communities across England, the competition delivers elite...

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Spotify Gets More Personal With Playlist Notes

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:35:56 EDT

A great playlist does more than line up songs: it sets a mood, reflects a point of view, tells a story. - - We keep giving playlist makers more ways to tell that story, from custom cover art and playlist descriptions to tools for customizing transitions between tracks. Today, we're introducing Playlist Notes, a new way to add your thoughts and context right inside the playlists you make. - - Our globe-spanning team of editors will use this new feature—which grew out of a concept calle...

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Icon elements inspired by the Fire Emblem™: Three Houses game are here for a limited time

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:20:45 EDT

Time to refresh your user icon? Redeem your My Nintendo™ Platinum Points* for exclusive rewards, including icon elements you can use to create a new look for your user icon! - - Icon elements featuring the Fire Emblem™: Three Houses game are available at these times: - - - • Wave 1: 8/19 at 6:00 p.m. PT - 8/26 at 5:59 p.m. PT - • Wave 2: 8/26 at 6:00 p.m. PT - 9/2 at 5:59 p.m. PT - - - Fire Emblem: Three Houses - - War is coming to the continent of F�dlan. Here, order is maintained by...

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America's Workforce Academy: No Cost. No Prior Experience Necessary. A Career on the Other Side.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:29:04 EDT

Takeaways - - - • The first cohort of America's Workforce Academy (AWA) graduated last week, and we're sharing their stories, which highlight how AWA is helping them land careers they didn't think were available to them. - - • The free program guarantees jobs for all graduates and also awards them with the industry-recognized National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) credential and an America's Workforce Academy Certificate. - - • Powered by an initial $115 million...

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SUBtember 2026

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:05:56 EDT

Subbie has spoken through his ginormous megaphone: SUBtember returns Friday, 8/28 @ 10AM PT through Thursday, 10/1 @ 10AM PT! Thank you Subbie for this deafening announcement. Now mark your calendars because you won't want to miss out on Twitch's most rewarding time of year with over 30 days of sub discounts, bonus Bits, a gift sub finale, and a limited-time badge! - - How it all works: - - Discounted Subs all month long! - - 25% off 1-month subs 25% off 3-month subs 30% off 6-month subs*...

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How to Get the Most Out of Running Mode

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:46:08 EDT

The right soundtrack can help you make the most of every mile. But each run calls for something different: a high-energy push through intervals, familiar favorites to stay in your groove, or new music to keep your regular route feeling fresh. - - Now, Spotify's Running Mode is available to Premium subscribers on Android in select markets, making it easier than ever to create a running mix that matches your goals, mood, and motivation. Whether you're training for a race, kickstarting your...

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Apple TV debuts enthralling trailer for season six of Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning espionage drama “Slow Horses,” starring Academy Award winner Sir Gary Oldman

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:41:32 EDT

Today, Apple TV unveiled the trailer for season six of “Slow Horses,” the Emmy and BAFTA TV Award-winning spy drama starring Academy Award winner Sir Gary Oldman, who has been honored with Golden Globe, Emmy Award, Actor Award and BAFTA TV Award nominations for his outstanding performance in the series. Adapted from “Joe Country” and “Slough House,” the sixth and seventh novels in Mick Herron's CWA Gold Dagger Award-winning “Slough House” book series, the highly anticipated six-episode six...

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Disney+ strikes broadcasting deal with Overlap's Stick to Football podcast

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:40:51 EDT

It is the latest example of streaming services branching out into football podcasts and video-led sports podcasts after Netflix backed World Cup editions of Gary Lineker's show, The Rest is Football, over the summer. - - Stick to Football is hosted by Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Jill Scott, Ian Wright, and Roy Keane. Meanwhile, Stick to United with Wayne Rooney will be hosted by Wayne Rooney and Mark Goldbridge. - - Overall, 40 new episodes of Stick to Football will be...

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Teens Say TikTok Food Content Shapes What They Want to Eat but Parents Can Help Them Navigate Its Influence

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:31:57 EDT

A recent study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior (JNEB), published by Elsevier, found that adolescents reported TikTok food content cued their desire to eat or try foods, while acknowledging that parents could play a protective role by helping them disengage from the platform and fostering critical conversations about food, bodies, influencers, and online health information. Participants frequently described TikTok food content as prompting hunger, cravings, and inte...

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Award-Winning Comedy Podcast “Scam Goddess” Joins iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell's Big Money Players Podcast Network, Launches Full-Length Video Episodes For the First Time

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:31:44 EDT

Listen to today's new episode featuring Langston Kerman, HERE - - Video episodes now available, HERE - - WHAT: “Scam Goddess”, the award-winning comedy podcast dedicated to fraud and all those who practice it, joins iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell's Big Money Players podcast network (BMP) and expands into video, allowing fans to watch the full-length episodes for the first time. - - Named one of TIME Magazine's 10 Best Podcasts of 2022, “Scam Goddess” has grown from an acclaimed po...

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PBS Names Hanif Khalid and Matt Norton as Vice Presidents of PBS Technology

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:41:48 EDT

PBS announced the promotion of new leadership for the organization's revamped Technology department. - - Hanif Khalid has been named Vice President of Data Products & Platforms. He will lead PBS Technology's newly unified data management team, responsible for data privacy; metadata governance and management; and data engineering and services. Until now, these functions operated separately across the organization. Bringing them together under one leader creates a more consistent approach...

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Doctor Foster series three first look and further casting revealed

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:39:18 EDT

The BBC has revealed a first look and the further casting for the third and final instalment of Doctor Foster, coming to BBC iPlayer and BBC One next year. The five-part series - created and written by Mike Bartlett, and made by Drama Republic (Riot Women, One Day) in association with Fictional Company and TeamAkers Productions - will see Suranne Jones, Bertie Carvel and Tom Taylor reprise their roles as Gemma, Simon and Tom after almost a decade. - - Announced on August 19, Slow Horses and...

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Crun AI Unveils the Infinite Canvas Tool for Building Custom AI Content Workflows

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:53:44 EDT

Crun AI, a unified AI platform for developers, content creators, and businesses, today announced the launch of its Infinite Canvas tool, a visual, node-based workspace designed to help users build, organize, and iterate on custom AI content creation workflows. - - The addition of this tool brings prompts, reference assets, AI-generated images and videos, and creative iterations into a single visual workspace, allowing users to connect generation steps, compare creative directions, reuse a...

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Key Takeaways from Disney's Streaming Showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:59:25 EDT

At this year's D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Disney brought together leaders from across Disney+ and ESPN to showcase how they are evolving the user experience and content strategy to meet fans wherever and however they watch. Executives were also joined by content creators to discuss Disney's approach to storytelling beyond traditional formats, expanding its global reach through locally relevant content, and reaching sports fans across the entire Disney ecosystem. - - Disney+ and E...

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ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:55:08 EDT

William F. Rasmussen, the sports fan-turned broadcaster and entrepreneur whose out-of-the-box idea of a 24-hour cable sports network, ESPN, changed forever the landscape of sports media, passed away, August 18, 2026, at the age of 93 from the effects of Parkinson's Disease. - - “Bill was a remarkable man – a visionary and an innovator who conceived the idea of a network entirely devoted to sports,” said ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro. “Quite simply, none of us would be here today if it wasn't...

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Bonus Gift Subs Are Coming to Dual Format Streams

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:01:04 EDT

Dual Format streamers, this one's for you - - We've loved seeing more and more creators going live in Dual Format – streaming in horizontal and vertical formats at the same time to reach more viewers on mobile and desktop in one go. To celebrate our Dual Format community, we're running a limited-time Bonus Gift Sub Matching promotion exclusively for Dual Format streams. - - From August 20 at 10 am PT through August 27 at 10 am PT, when viewers purchase 5 gift subs on channels streaming in...

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Helldivers 2: A deep dive into the Illuminate Void

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:22:28 EDT

Helldivers, we have entered the unknown at last to face the unthinkable. Our elite peacekeepers are looking into the corruption and shining Liberty's light onto the heart of darkness. The Gateway is constructed and we have crossed into the new frontier. - - The Illuminate may have broken through but Super Earth will push back. Now is the time to mount the counteroffensive! You must work together to destroy their unnatural mutations in the name of Managed Democracy. - - The Gateway is now op...

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Return to Gotham City: The LEGO Group unveils the LEGO® DC Batman™: Batman Returns™ Batmobile™

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:10:04 EDT

- - • 2,269-piece LEGO® DC Batman™ set recreates the Batmobile™ from Batman Returns ™ for the first time in LEGO brick form - • Features include six hidden Easter eggs, an exclusive Batman™ Minifigure and all-new transformation function that reveals the hidden Batmissile™ escape vehicle at the press of a button - • Available for LEGO Insiders Early Access from 1 September 2026 at LEGO.com/Batmobile or LEGO Stores - - - The LEGO Group in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Cons...

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Anno 117: Pax Romana – Tune In August 20 for The Hippodrome DLC Livestream

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:05:08 EDT

Anno 117: Pax Romana's second DLC, The Hippodrome, is launching on August 20 for PS5, Xbox Series X: S, and PC via the Ubisoft Store, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. To celebrate, developers will host a livestream at 5:00 PM CEST/8:00 AM PDT on August 20 at twitch.tv/annogame. The livestream will dive deep into The Hippodrome's gameplay, giving you all the details you'll need to become a chariot-racing champion. - - The dev team will also highlight the improvements and quality-of-life f...

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iHeartMedia Celebrates Fifth Anniversary of Cool Zone Media and Announces New Podcast "Natural Causes"

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:41:16 EDT

iHeartMedia celebrates the fifth anniversary of Cool Zone Media, a progressive podcast network powered by journalist Robert Evans and managing executive producer Sophie Lichterman that chronicles the divisive truths of the past and present in order to help build a better, more informed future. Since launching in August 2021, the network has grown from an ambitious slate of original podcasts into one of iHeartPodcasts' leading destinations for investigative journalism and storytelling, pro...

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Prime Video Debuts The Terminal List Season Two First Look Images, Starring Chris Pratt

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:07:56 EDT

First Look Images Available HERE - - Information and Assets Available HERE - - Today, Prime Video revealed first look images of the highly anticipated global hit series The Terminal List Season Two from Amazon MGM Studios, MRC and Civic Center Media.Nearly five years after its record-breaking debut captivated audiences worldwide, the action-thriller franchise returns with an all-new chapter. All eight episodes, executive produced by Chris Pratt, Antoine Fuqua, David DiGilio, and au...

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Netflix Expands Young Adult Slate with New Series 'Sid & Zoey,' 'Sunshine Girls' and More

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:47:27 EDT

Netflix is the ultimate destination for Young Adult (YA) entertainment, telling stories that speak to anyone who's ever navigated first loves, big risks, or moments that shape who you become — whether living the experience right now or feeling nostalgic about the past. As we gear up for our biggest YA slate yet — the return of fan-favorites Outer Banks and Ginny & Georgia; new series Crew Girl, A Different World, The Body, Poser and The Sticks; and films Don't Say Good Lu...

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Prime Video Announces 2026-27 NBA on Prime Schedule

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:56:06 EDT

NBA on Prime opening night features reigning champion New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics and Houston Rockets vs San Antonio Spurs (from Austin, TX) on October 23 - - Black Friday Gameday returns on November 27 with an Emirates NBA Cup 2026 Group Play Doubleheader featuring Miami Heat vs. New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers vs San Antonio Spurs - - Prime Video exclusively streams Emirates NBA Cup 2026 Championship Game on December 11 from Butler University's historic Hinkle Fieldhouse...

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OBS to receive IBC2026 International Honour for Excellence

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:25:31 EDT

IBC also announced the winners of its Best Technical Paper award, recognising research into reducing interaction barriers for older viewers of internet-delivered TV. - - IBC2026 will bring the global media, entertainment and technology community together at the RAI Amsterdam from 11–14 September, welcoming industry players from more than 170 countries to collaborate, exchange knowledge, and explore the technologies, ideas and opportunities shaping the future of media and entertainment. - - ...

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ExhVerse Gives Every Online Exhibition a Curatorial Narrative

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 02:47:27 EDT

Putting a collection on the web does not automatically make it an exhibition. A grid can display every image at once, but it cannot always show which work should be seen first, where one idea ends, or how separate pieces relate. For curators and creators, those decisions are what turn a folder of files into a coherent online exhibition. - - ExhVerse approaches that challenge spatially. Users select a pre-designed 3D gallery, upload their works, and arrange them within a navigable environ...

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Apple TV celebrates the sophomore season of “Women in Blue” (“Las Azules”) in Mexico City with premiere event featuring stars B�rbara Mori, Natalia T�llez, Ximena Sari�ana, Amorita Rasgado, co-creator Fernando Rovzar and more

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:20:46 EDT

On Tuesday, August 11, Apple TV celebrated the upcoming premiere of “Women in Blue” (“Las Azules”) season two with a blue carpet premiere at Soho House Mexico City. Season two of the crime drama will make its global debut on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, on Apple TV, followed by one episode weekly through September 30. - - Blue carpet attendees included co-creator, executive producer, writer and director Fernando Rovzar, alongside series stars B�rbara Mori, Natalia T�llez, Ximena Sari�ana, Am...

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Tubi Media Group Partners with Gracenote to Unlock Additional Value in Content Discovery and Programmatic CTV Advertising

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:30:29 EDT

Gracenote, the content intelligence business unit of Nielsen, and Tubi Media Group, a division of Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX), announced a new agreement under which Gracenote will provide advanced content discovery and advertising capabilities on Tubi Media Group properties, including Tubi and FOX One. - - Gracenote's content intelligence encompasses unique identifiers, human-verified program metadata, rich imagery and standardized taxonomy. This partnership will give Tubi Media Gr...

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Dawn of War IV Now Launches on December 3

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:43:06 EDT

Developer KING Art Games today announced that Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV will now launch on December 3, with Commander Edition players gaining early access from November 30. - - The team at KING Art Games is taking a little more time to further refine the experience ahead of launch, focusing on performance optimisation, bug fixing, gameplay polish, and incorporating additional feedback from recent community playtesting. - - Development continues at full pace, and players can expect...

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Starbreeze Entertainment & VICE Studios Partners with Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and G-Unit Film & Television for PAYDAY

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:25:08 EDT

Starbreeze Entertainment together with VICE Studios (Gangs of London) have partnered with Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and his G-Unit Film & Television, to executive produce an adaptation of Starbreeze's iconic, long-running video game franchise PAYDAY® for global audiences. - - “G-Unit Film & TV has built cinematic crime stories that connect with audiences around the world. Teaming up with Starbreeze and VICE Studios and bringing the world of PAYDAY to the screen gives us the chance to build...

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Slotland Player Hits $226,217 Jackpot After Just 30 Minutes on�Ice Queen

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:00:00 EDT

Long-time Slotland player Kate O., known as KATIE101, is celebrating a $226,217.64 jackpot win after hitting the top prize on its popular fantasy slot Ice Queen . - - View or download video version of this story - - Kate, who has played with Slotland for more than eight years and is a Silver VIP player, was playing on her laptop at home after finishing her usual daily chores. Just 30 minutes into her session, the jackpot landed. - - “I was stunned and thought I must be reading t...

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A psychedelic doomscroll through the mind of a master Canadian politician by the trailblazing Winnipeg director. World premiere for Matthew Rankin's NFB feature documentary Ladies and Gentlemen, Brian Mulroney at TIFF's Midnight Madness.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:23:40 EDT

Matthew Rankin 's maximalist new National Film Board of Canada (NFB) feature documentary Ladies and Gentlemen, Brian Mulroney will have its world premiere as part of Midnight Madness at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival, September 10 to 20, 2026. - - In a genre-bending collage of Canadiana, Rankin remixes a wealth of archival material into a fever dream of politics, propaganda and pop culture as he charts the ascent of Canada's 18th prime minister, Brian Mul...

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iHeartPodcasts and Marwar Junction Productions Launch “The Survivor Files with Elizabeth Smart” – A New True Crime Anthology Series

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:20:04 EDT

iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, announced the launch of “The Survivor Files with Elizabeth Smart,” a new weekly true crime anthology podcast hosted by kidnapping survivor and longtime advocate Elizabeth Smart. Co-produced by Marwar Junction Productions, the 48-episode series will premiere August 17, with new episodes released every Monday. Fans can listen to “The Survivor Files” trailer now HERE. - - Building on more than two decades of Smart's...

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Developer Insight: Behind the Design and History of Road to Hell

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:44:07 EDT

Hunters, we hope you are enjoying Road to Hell and Chapter 3! As part of our Developer Insight series, we like to show you a glimpse behind the curtain of Hunt design. This time, we sat down with our team of designers to look at how Road to Hell was researched, how the military Cargo Balloon was designed with scrutinizing historical accuracy, as well as some fun facts about hydrogen balloons! - - What inspirations did you take for the story? - - The Event name sums it up: “The road to Hell...

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PBS Announces September 16 Premiere of Ages of Ice, Narrated by David Tennant

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:38:54 EDT

View the AGES OF ICE Preview - - PBS announced that AGES OF ICE, the three-part documentary series narrated by acclaimed Scottish actor David Tennant, will premiere on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 10 p.m. ET on PBS ( check local listings ), with new episodes airing weekly. The hour-long series is a high-stakes journey into the planet's frozen wilderness, revealing the extraordinary wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and rapidly changing ecosystems of Earth's polar regions...

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Disney Entertainment Television Unveils Powerful Multiplatform Commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of September 11, 2001

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:29:51 EDT

Michael Strahan To Lead Special on How Sports and Entertainment Helped America Heal After the 9/11 Terror Attacks, Airing Sept. 1 at 9:00 P.M. EDT on ABC and Streaming Next Day on Disney+ and Hulu - - National Geographic Debuts Trailer for New Three-Part Docuseries '9/11 Reunited,' Chronicling Emotional Reunions Between Survivors and the People Who Changed Their Lives, Airing Aug. 21 on National Geographic Channel and Streaming Next Day on Disney+ and Hulu - - “9/11 Reunited” Trailer ...

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Link Discord and WoW to Keep the Guild Chatting Wherever You Are

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:57:07 EDT

Discord's roots in games like World of Warcraft® go pretty far back. In fact, when Discord first launched and only had a handful of users, many of them were using it for their MMO guilds! - - We figured after all these years, it's about time we partnered with our friends at Blizzard to officially bring your Discord and World of Warcraft guild chats together. - - Linked Guild Chat is Here! - - From Discord to your guild chat, or from guild chat to Discord. By linking Battle.net and Disc...

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Apple TV unveils heartwarming trailer for season five of award-winning series “Stillwater” premiering Friday, August 21

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:54:18 EDT

Today, Apple TV debuted the official trailer for the fifth season of the beloved animated kids and family series “Stillwater.” The Peabody and Daytime Emmy Award-winning series returns with five episodes on Friday, August 21, 2026. Based on the bestselling Scholastic “Zen” book series by Jon J Muth, “Stillwater” follows a wise panda who teaches three young siblings about the world and each other. The series centers on siblings Karl (Judah Mackey), Addy (Eva Ariel Binder) and Michael (Tucke...

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NPR announces leadership appointments to deepen audience connections and Network collaboration

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:44:56 EDT

NPR Chief Operating Officer Ryan Merkley announced that Bryan Moffett has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Transformation and Michael Seifollahi has been promoted to Vice President, Audience Technology and Data. - - “NPR is in a pivotal moment when we are working across the Network to better serve audiences across news, digital products, fundraising, marketing, and distribution,” said Merkley. “These appointments position us to deliver on transformative investments that will deepen o...

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Recastia Launches AI Content Repurposing for Existing PDF Files

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:02:34 EDT

When a document is finished, the next request is often a different format, not another round of writing from a blank page. Recastia answered that request with AI content repurposing : an AI-led process that takes an existing PDF or image and prepares a new published version for people to open online. The launch targets teams that already have finished source material and still need a second edition for viewing or sharing. - - The uploaded file is the working base. AI reads the material a...

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Made in California: How Netflix Series and Films Are Keeping Los Angeles Front and Center

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:12:18 EDT

Whether you're a comedy nerd, a thrill seeker, a sports fanatic or a drama lover, you've probably noticed one recurring star that keeps popping up on Netflix: Los Angeles. - - Since 2018, more than 300 Netflix productions have filmed primarily in Los Angeles. In 2025 alone, over 45 productions rolled cameras across the greater Los Angeles area. Last year, we worked with more than 2.9K distinct Los Angeles County-based businesses — including equipment houses, caterers, post-pro...

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Apple TV reteams with Academy Award winner Alfonso Cuar�n on new series “Ascension” from Natalie Erika James and Christian White, with Caitr�ona Balfe set to star and executive produce

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:10:08 EDT

Today, Apple TV announced that it has picked up “Ascension,” a new drama from multi-Oscar Award winner Alfonso Cuar�n (“Disclaimer,” “Roma,” “Gravity”) and starring and executive produced by BAFTA TV Award winner and five-time Golden Globe nominee Caitr�ona Balfe (“Outlander,” “Belfast”). The series will be co-showrun by Natalie Erika James (“Apartment 7A,” “Relic”) and Christian White (“Apartment 7A,” “Relic”), and is written by James, White, Alfonso Cuar�n and Carlos Cuar�n. James will a...

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MGM+ Releases Official Trailer, Key Art and New Images for American Hostage Starring Jon Hamm

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:47:29 EDT

American Hostage Official Trailer Available HERE - - American Hostage Press Site, Key Art and Images Available HERE - - Today, MGM+ released the key art, official trailer and new images for American Hostage, a high-stakes anthology series, starring and executive produced by Emmy Award winner Jon Hamm. Co-created by Shawn Ryan and Eileen Myers, the eight-episode series debuts Sunday, September 20 with a two-episode premiere, followed by weekly episodes through the finale on Sunday, Novemb...

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NASA+ Debuts on discovery+, Coming Soon to HBO Max

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:41:57 EDT

As NASA+ continues its expansion across multiple streaming platforms to bring space closer to home, NASA announced Monday programming is next heading to discovery+ and HBO Max. A continuous live feed of NASA+ programming is streaming on discovery+ live channels, while HBO Max will stream NASA's special events, including the Artemis III mission in 2027. - - Viewers on those platforms can stream NASA+ content in Dolby Vision on supported devices, which will bring space exploration to life wit...

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discovery+ Launches New Play-Listed Channels Experience With Fan-Favorite Programming And Live NASA+ Streams

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:37:41 EDT

Starting today, discovery+ is rolling out channels across all devices and tiers in the U.S. on its app and website. This new experience features curated channels with themed playlists from discovery+'s most popular franchises like the iconic 90 Day Universe, House Hunters, and Ghost Adventures, plus new live NASA+ programming. These play-listed channels are designed to enhance the discovery+ streaming experience by seamlessly dropping subscribers into an always-on feed of programming, offe...

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Netflix Gets Closer: Closes 2026 US Upfront, Doubling Down on Ads Innovation

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:35:20 EDT

Today, we're thrilled to share the successful conclusion of our 2026 Upfront in the US, closing deals with partners across all major agency partners. Netflix nearly doubled our ad commitments this year, in line with expectations. - - This Upfront proved that advertisers are more excited than ever to work with Netflix, where they can access the most engaged audiences, with an ad tech platform built to drive results, all centered around series and films that never disappoint. - - Our memb...

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Apple and Major League Baseball announce September “Friday Night Baseball” schedule and first‑ever broadcast in Apple Immersive

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:31:14 EDT

Today, Apple and Major League Baseball (MLB) unveiled the September schedule for “Friday Night Baseball,” the weekly doubleheader streaming every Friday on Apple TV throughout the 2026 regular season. Apple TV subscribers across 60 countries and regions can enjoy two marquee matchups each week with enhanced production quality, expert commentary, and no local broadcast restrictions. - - For the first time, baseball fans can take in all the action of “Friday Night Baseball” live in Apple Imme...

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Recastia Launches PDF to Website for Responsive Landing Pages

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 01:36:08 EDT

Companies often keep product details, offers, event notices, and campaign copy inside PDFs that never become public pages. Recastia positions PDF to website for marketers and product teams that want those materials online without starting a separate website build or waiting on a development queue. The Landing Page path turns an uploaded file or an existing flipbook into a responsive site visitors can open in a browser, instead of sending a static attachment alone. - - Users choose Landin...

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Heated Rivalry will return to Sky and NOW in Spring 2027 exclusively in the UK and Ireland, with new additions to its lead cast

Fri, 7 Aug 2026 20:16:58 EDT

Heated Rivalry, the steamy Sky Exclusive romantic drama adapted from Rachel Reid's critically acclaimed Game Changers book series, is confirmed to return to Sky and streaming service NOW in Spring 2027, exclusively in the UK and Ireland. - - Today,  Justice Smith  (I Saw the TV Glow, Now You See Me: Now You Don't) and  Charlie Gillespie  (One Night Only, Splitsville, Suze) have also been confirmed as new cast additions, playing Harris Drover and Troy B...

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TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 knock-out stage to air on Channel 4

Fri, 7 Aug 2026 19:17:21 EDT

- - • Quarter final and semi-final ties stream on Channel 4 Sport YouTube - • Tournament final to broadcast on E4 - - - Channel 4 is to air all knock-out fixtures in the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026, marking the first time matches from the tournament have been shown live by a UK broadcaster. - - Taking place in the Moroccan cities of Rabat and Casablanca, WAFCON 2026 is the biggest edition of the tournament in its history, featuring 16 nations compet...

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Try the latest Game Trial, NBA 2K26

Fri, 7 Aug 2026 19:04:57 EDT

From Aug. 7 at 10 a.m. PT to Aug. 13 at 11:59 p.m. PT, Nintendo Switch Online members* can download and try the full NBA 2K26 games for both the Nintendo Switch™ 2 and Nintendo Switch systems at no additional cost. - - Hit the court solo or test your skills in local** and online multiplayer modes. Build your own basketball player and climb the ranks, collect and compete with NBA and WNBA superstars, and lead a team towards the ultimate goal: winning a championship. - - If you decide...

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'Operation Safed Sagar' Contributes Over US$24 Million To India's Economy

Fri, 7 Aug 2026 19:00:09 EDT

As Netflix marks ten years in India, Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos announced that Operation Safed Sagar, the biggest and most ambitious Netflix India production to date, has contributed over US$24 million (over ₹215 crore) to the Indian economy. - - The production demonstrates The Netflix Effect — the tangible impact that Netflix shows and films have beyond the screen by generating employment, supporting local businesses, advancing creative technology and investing in talent. - ...

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Your Next Great Read May Be Waiting at The Manila International Book Fair

Fri, 7 Aug 2026 15:15:46 EDT

Clear some space on your bookshelf. The Manila International Book Fair is returning to the SMX Convention Center Manila from September 9 to 13, 2026, bringing readers, writers, publishers, educators, and book lovers together for five days devoted to stories and learning. - - For more than four decades, MIBF has grown into the Philippines' longest-running and largest book fair. The event regularly welcomes more than 160,000 visitors and over 200 local and international exhibitors, making it...

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8.08 Week Returns for Its 3rd Annual Celebration

Fri, 7 Aug 2026 06:21:14 EDT

We're celebrating two years of DJs having an official home on Twitch via the DJ Program with the return of 8.08 Week. Get ready for seven days of fire sets from your fav DJs, unlockable badges and emotes, and opportunities to get discovered by new fans, this Aug 7 - 14. - - DJs! Go live throughout the week to get discovered by new fans and unlock the Volume Up Badge. Stream 4 hours in the DJ Category while enrolled in the DJ Program to earn yours. Badges will be granted the week of 8/17. - ...

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FlipHTML5 Makes It Easier to Create Flipbook From PDF Online

Thu, 6 Aug 2026 23:25:04 EDT

PDF remains a common format for brochures, reports, catalogs, learning materials, and magazines, but a static attachment can create friction for audiences who expect content to open quickly on the web. FlipHTML5 helps users create flipbook from PDF, giving organizations a direct route from a finished document to an online publication. - - Users begin by uploading a PDF to FlipHTML5. The platform converts its pages into an HTML5 flipbook with realistic page-turning effects while retaining...

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Praise the Bar arrives in Singapore, celebrating heritage, hospitality, and human connection

Thu, 6 Aug 2026 13:24:47 EDT

Singapore is a city where cultures meet, traditions thrive, and hospitality is woven into everyday life. For the fifth episode of Praise the Bar, we visit one of the city's most unique venues to explore how bars help bring people together. - - At the heart of this story is Joseph Ong, Founder and Managing Director of 1- Group, one of Singapore's leading lifestyle and hospitality companies. His journey began more than two decades ago and has grown into a portfolio of over 30 concepts acros...

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The summer fun continues in the Mario Kart World Open August 2026 event!

Thu, 6 Aug 2026 13:10:37 EDT

Join us to race anytime from August 15 at 2:00 p.m. PT until August 16 at 6:00 p.m. PT. - - Participants from the North and South American regions will receive 50 My Nintendo™ Platinum Points*. To join in, you'll need the Mario Kart World game, a Nintendo Account, an internet connection, and a Nintendo Switch Online ** membership. Find out more about Nintendo Switch Online—and learn how you can get a free 7-day trial membership—on the official site or from the HOME Menu on you...

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BBC Radio 4's acclaimed science and comedy podcast The Infinite Monkey Cage returns with guest presenters Adam Rutherford and Jessica Fostekew

Thu, 6 Aug 2026 12:50:36 EDT

Since 2009, The Infinite Monkey Cage has brought together leading scientists, comedians and curious minds for its trademark witty, irreverent discussions on the world according to science. Now the Cage is expanding, with broadcaster, author and science journalist Adam Rutherford and award-winning comedian Jessica Fostekew stepping in as guest presenters for a new series. - - With Professor Brian Cox away on tour, the next instalment will see Adam and Jessica explore everything from human hi...

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Online Elevation Fund to Boost Five Creator-led Businesses

Thu, 6 Aug 2026 12:28:12 EDT

Each business will receive a $50,000 grant to strengthen operations, grow audiences and convert current creative success into long-lasting revenue models.  - - The first-of-its-kind fund will help these established Queensland online creators make targeted operational investments to expand into multiplatform content and distribution, grow production teams, secure studio space, diversify business activities and optimise revenue streams. - - Recipients include ArtSpear Entertainment, l...

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Charlie Sheen Launches Mostly Sheenius in Partnership with Red Seat Ventures

Thu, 6 Aug 2026 10:21:05 EDT

Red Seat Ventures (RSV), a Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) creator-led media company, today announced an exclusive partnership with Charlie Sheen to launch Mostly Sheenius, a new weekly interview podcast featuring candid conversations with some of the biggest names in entertainment, sports, music and popular culture. - - On Mostly Sheenius, Sheen sits down with legendary icons for honest, humorous and often unexpected conversations that go beyond the headlines to explore the definin...

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Netflix Marks 10 Years in India, Deepens Partnership with Ministry of Tourism and Culture

Thu, 6 Aug 2026 10:14:37 EDT

As Netflix marks ten years in India, the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Tourism and Netflix India came together for a special evening celebrating how storytelling brings India's rich cultural heritage, diverse destinations and lived experiences to audiences around the world. As part of our ongoing partnership, the Ministry of Tourism and Netflix today launched “As Seen on Netflix”, a first-of-its-kind section on the Incredible India website aimed at helping audiences discove...

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HOT WHEELS™ Infinite Rush Reveals Campaign Progression, - Vehicle Classes and Customisation Features in New Trailer

Thu, 6 Aug 2026 04:11:08 EDT

Milestone and Mattel have released a new trailer for HOT WHEELS™ Infinite Rush, the upcoming arcade racing game launching on September 10, 2026, with Early Access starting September 7. - - Watch HOT WHEELS Infinite Rush Beyond the Track Episode 2 trailer here: https://youtu.be/rCJpMGhxZWg - - Key Highlights - - - • Four Toy-Scale Islands - Explore four themed islands packed with races and free-roaming activities. Players can freely sky-jump between islands as they unlock ne...

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LinkedIn Top Colleges 2026: The 50 best colleges for long-term career success in the U.S.

Thu, 6 Aug 2026 04:09:07 EDT

Key Insights - - - • LinkedIn Top Colleges identifies the 50 U.S. schools whose graduates achieve the strongest career outcomes, based on LinkedIn data. - - • The ranking is built on five indicators of professional trajectory: job placement, internship and recruiter demand, network strength, career advancement, and knowledge breadth – capturing how graduates' careers unfold over time. - - • The top five schools this year are: Princeton University, Duke University, Harvard University, Ma...

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We're Upgrading Your WhatsApp Group Chats

Thu, 6 Aug 2026 04:06:52 EDT

Takeaways - - - • We're introducing new updates to WhatsApp group chats, including improvements to polls, @all mentions to get the whole chat's attention, and the ability to create chats from existing groups. - - - Group chats are best on WhatsApp, helping you connect with groups you care about, from your inner circle to your fantasy football league. Today we're making group chats even better with updates to polls for faster decision-making, @all mentions to get everyone's attention, an...

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Squircles, Styles, and Spacing: How Your Feedback is Helping Improve Mobile

Thu, 6 Aug 2026 03:58:16 EDT

In 2025, we refreshed the desktop app with players in mind, bringing new themes, more ways to customize, and a cleaner look. Now we're bringing mobile in line with it, so the two feel like one Discord. That also lets us ship updates across both more consistently and address some of the things you missed most. - - The OG dark theme's back. People are circles, and things are squircles. The chat bar has more breathing room. These are some of the biggest changes in our latest mobile update tha...

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Dentsu Produces Egg Hunt 2026: The Grand Eggspress, a Major Roblox Adventure RPG

Wed, 5 Aug 2026 13:45:54 EDT

Dentsu, in collaboration with GeekOut Inc.*1 and Studio Koi Koi Inc.*2, announced that it oversees the comprehensive planning and creative supervision of Egg Hunt 2026: The Grand Eggspress, a large-scale adventure RPG experience for Roblox *3, an immersive gaming and creation platform, while also supporting its global expansion. The project is being developed as part of House of Creators *4, dentsu's initiative dedicated to discovering and supporting content creators while expanding crea...

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Kill Tony Launches on Supercast, Giving Fans Premium & Ad-Free Access to Comedy's Biggest Live Podcast

Wed, 5 Aug 2026 12:24:43 EDT

Red Seat Ventures (RSV), a Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) creator-led media company, today announced that Kill Tony+, the new ad-free subscription feed for Kill Tony, the world's most popular live comedy podcast hosted by Tony Hinchcliffe and Brian Redban, launched on Supercast. The launch builds on RSV's exclusive multi-year partnership with Kill Tony, announced in April, under which RSV serves as the show's exclusive ad sales and distribution partner across FOX's streaming platfor...

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HBO Original 4 BLOCKS ZERO Premieres September 25

Wed, 5 Aug 2026 12:23:14 EDT

The beginning you've never seen: In the multiple award-winning German cult series “4 Blocks” the Hamady family owned Berlin. But how did they rise to become the city's most influential clan? Starting September 25, the prequel “4 Blocks Zero” travels back to 1990s Berlin, where it all began. With new episodes rolling out weekly, the eight-part crime drama tells the story of a family caught between bureaucracy, politics and social exclusion, determined to build a new life in Germany. The off...

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By the Numbers: How World Cup Fever Took Over Netflix

Wed, 5 Aug 2026 12:20:59 EDT

It's been two weeks since the final whistle blew, but we're still thinking about all the epic moments from the FIFA 2026 Men's World Cup™. While it's still another year until our broadcast of the 2027 Women's World Cup in the US and Canada, fans couldn't contain their excitement. Across series, films, documentaries, talk shows and games, our football slate lit up right alongside the tournament: - - Fandom By the Numbers - - The global football slate was stacked this year, with am...

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