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Should the NFL's Super Bowl halftime show be shaped by political pressure, or left purely as a music/entertainment decision?
— Tom Gallagher
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Kroenke Plans $4 Billion Angels Purchase, Four-Sport Ownership
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Stan Kroenke’s Kroenke Sports & Entertainment has agreed to purchase the Los Angeles Angels from Arte Moreno for about $4 billion, a MLB record price, with the sale expected to close in early 2027 pending MLB approval. The move is seen as a potential turnaround for a team that has endured 11 straight losing seasons, drawing praise from some former players and analysts while eliciting mixed reactions from fans and critics alike.
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Trump urges Congress to pass federal film tax incentive after Voight meeting
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President Trump endorses a federal tax incentive to boost film and television production in the United States, arguing it will create jobs and counter industry flight to Canada and other countries, and he is pushing for bipartisan legislation after meetings with Hollywood ambassador Jon Voight. The push is framed as a bipartisan effort to save the U.S. entertainment sector and revitalize production nationwide.
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Priya Raman
Jon Voight as a Hollywood ambassador is a wild sentence but if it gets bipartisan support to save studio jobs, fine by me.
Alliance Entertainment, Pool Analysts Signal Diverging Upside
Business
— Aug 26, 2026
Across four head-to-head stock comparisons, Alliance Entertainment is consistently favored by analyst ratings with high target prices and substantial upside, while its stock beta remains low relative to peers. However, rival companies—Pool, Bluemount, JX Luxventure, and Top Win International—often exceed Alliance on specific metrics or exhibit different risk and ownership profiles in these analyses.
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MISTRIAL: MA v. Lindsay Clancy - Day 28 | Accused Killer Mom Trial
COURT TV · 3.4M views · Sep 4, 2026
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Toy stocks surge led by Toyota, Hasbro
Business
— 6d
MarketBeat’s stock screener spotlights five stock themes—Toy, Grocery, Retail, Home Improvement, and Leisure—featuring major names in each sector, including Toyota, Hasbro, and Mattel; Casey’s General Stores, Conagra Brands, and CAVA Group; Amazon, Walmart, Alibaba, Costco, and Home Depot; Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Masco; and McDonald’s, Airbnb, Booking, Webus, and Flutter Entertainment, all noted for high trading volumes in recent days.
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Cheap Chinese ‘Surveillance Machines’ Cannot Flood US Car Market At All Costs
Alexander Gray · 5 min · 4h
Michael Strahan's ABC special explores how America healed after 9/11
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A two-hour ABC News documentary led by Michael Strahan, 9/11: United We Stand – 25 Years Later, gathers athletes, entertainers and journalists to show how sports, music, Broadway and comedy helped Americans heal after 9/11, featuring guests like Jon Stewart, Pete Davidson and Derek Jeter. The special, produced with SMAC Productions and partners, will air Sept. 1 on ABC and stream the next day on Disney+ and Hulu, with Strahan recalling how returning to the field offered a sense of unity and resilience for a grieving nation.
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Ranking
Most underrated cities in America
America's biggest cities hog all the spotlight, while dozens of smaller gems get overlooked despite great food, culture, and character. These underrated cities deserve recognition beyond the usual coastal favorites. Cast your vote and help crown the most underappreciated city in the country.
693 votes · 21 candidates
Dolly Parton Dies; Global Tributes Continue
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— Aug 25, 2026
President Donald Trump announced and implemented a national tribute by lowering the American flags for seven days in honor of Dolly Parton, who died at age 80. He lauded Parton as one of the greatest country singers ever and highlighted her cultural impact across entertainment and philanthropy.
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AI Billy Joel Young Self Planned for LIMEHOF
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— Aug 20, 2026
A new documentary, 1971: Billy Joel’s Lost Interview, uses AI-generated visuals to recreate a 22-year-old Billy Joel while pairing them with authentic audio from a 1971 interview, and Joel is not involved in the project. The film is set to premiere at the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Music Documentary Film Festival on September 25, highlighting ongoing debates about AI in entertainment and the use of unauthorized works.
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Gambling Emerges As One Of America’s Largest Forms Of Entertainment
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— Jul 27, 2026
Gambling has become one of the largest forms of entertainment following sports betting's widespread legalization.
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RedBird nears Puck stake, $250M valuation
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— Aug 26, 2026
Puck is in advanced talks with RedBird Capital Partners for a strategic recapitalization valued at about $250 million, with RedBird set to become the leading investor and buy out institutional backers while founders and staff retain their equity and editorial control. The deal aims to accelerate Puck’s growth across politics, entertainment, finance and fashion, following recent expansions such as acquiring Air Mail and amid a backdrop of investor activity in digital news media including Semafor’s funding.
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BTS Fan Account Posts J-Hope Soundcheck Clip from Los Angeles Tour Stop
The post by fan account @btschartsxdaily shares a short video of BTS member j-hope performing during soundcheck on Day 3 of the BTS World Tour “Arirang” in Los Angeles. It is a straightforward informational/fan-update post that is trending within the BTS/ARMY community due to the ongoing tour and strong positive engagement.
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Director Accuses the Entertainment Industry of ‘Upholding Whiteness’ After Missing Out on Oscars Nomination
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— Jan 26, 2023
A director is blasting Hollywood and the entertainment industry after her film was not nominated for the 95th Academy Awards. The list of nominees for The Oscars was released on Tuesday. Missing from those in contention…
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Mystery Ghost Ball in Wrigley's Ivy...🤔💀
Dugout Daze · 22.1M views · Aug 30, 2026
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Justice Sonia Sotomayor Argues the Supreme Court Should Not Be Seen as an ‘Institution for Entertainment’
Reporting
— Jan 27, 2022
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor commented on the court’s popularity among young Americans, saying she thinks it is important “not to think about the court as an institution for entertainment.” During an appearance…
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VS Battle
Soccer vs American Football
The world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.
Soccer vs American Football · 146 votes — pick a side
Chris Stapleton Wins ‘Entertainer of the Year,’ But It’s What He Did After the Show That Has Fans Cheering
Reporting
— May 15, 2023
Country music star Chris Stapleton marked Friday night by winning his first Entertainer of the Year award from the Academy of Country Music. And when the show was over, he was just another working man. After the annual…
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Watch: ‘The Good Fight’ Finale Just Proves DeSantis is Living in the Lefts’ Brain Rent Free
Opinion
— Nov 12, 2022
Entertainment is a medium that many people have long believed should fall outside the sphere of political and religious influence. Entertainment in 2022, however, is increasingly being used to push agendas on those who…
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Lucky Strike Plans Q4 Earnings, Revenue ~311M
Business
— Aug 25, 2026
Lucky Strike Entertainment reported Q4 2026 revenue of $303.9 million with a narrowed net loss, and full-year revenue of $1.245 billion as same-store revenue fell 0.2% while expanding the footprint with six new locations and closing five underperformers. For fiscal 2027, management guided revenue to $1.28–$1.31 billion, a quarterly dividend was declared, and insider and institutional activity, along with a mixed analyst rating landscape, underscored cautious investor sentiment.
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Cheap Chinese ‘Surveillance Machines’ Cannot Flood US Car Market At All Costs
When China was granted most favored nation status in 1997 and allowed into the World Trade Organization in 2001, the American people were promised such moves would lead to China becoming more democratic and peaceful, provide protections against theft of intellectual property, result in America manufacturing and exporting more goods to China, and there would be no loss of domestic manufacturing. Of
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AU Bank Hits All-Time High; Paradeep Rises
Business
— Aug 23, 2026
MarketBeat screeners flag Nike, Lululemon, and On Holding as the top luxury-goods stocks to watch, while entertainment names like Verizon, Spotify, and Disney are drawing notable investor attention, reflecting divergent sector dynamics. Industry discussions also emphasize brand-specific demand with Estee Lauder benefiting from fragrances, but pressured by reliance on skincare/makeup, and the push into Amazon and TikTok Shop as growth channels.
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Quiz
Which of your friends survives the apocalypse?
Name the group and the AI ranks every one of them — who leads, who thrives, who trips in the first act. Private until you share it.
3 min · today's quiz
Democrat Texas Senate Candidate’s Faith-Centered Social Media Reportedly Follows Porn Star, Adult Entertainer Accounts
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— Nov 8, 2025
A Democratic candidate vying to be Texas’s next senator who put his faith at the forefront of his campaign follows porn stars, adult entertainers, and OnlyFans models through his Instagram account, Axios reported…
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China investigates Guo Degang over lyric change
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— Aug 21, 2026
China's best-known comedian Guo Degang is under investigation in Wuhan after altering a revolutionary song lyric onstage, with several August shows canceled or postponed. Authorities say the lyric change from 'It is quiet along Weishan Lake' to 'It is quiet in the Forbidden City' may have violated commercial-performance rules, highlighting tightening censorship and red-line concerns in China’s entertainment industry.
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LISA - SaWaDiKa (Official Music Video)
LISAOfficialVEVO · 96.2M views · Sep 4, 2026
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Radio's Nationwide Reach, Resilience Highlight National Radio Day
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— Aug 18, 2026
National Radio Day underscores radio’s enduring impact—from its early technical milestones and commercial broadcasts to its current role in informing, entertaining, and connecting communities. Across sources, the history of radio’s evolution is celebrated alongside contemporary events and programs that spotlight the medium’s influence on culture, memory, and daily life.
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Film-Induced Tourism Expansion Reported Across Regions
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— Aug 21, 2026
Film-induced tourism highlights how audiences seek emotional connections by visiting locations from beloved films, while a stacked lineup of new releases and streaming debuts lands this weekend across big titles and indie offerings, from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Outer Banks to Insidious: Out of the Further, Tony, and Namaslay. The coverage across outlets emphasizes both the pull of cinema-inspired experiences and a broad slate of entertainment options for viewers this weekend.
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What Happens With The US-Venezuela Oil Deal After 2028?
David Blackmon · 5 min · 4h
Minnesota Named Ninth Most Fun State
Lifestyle
— Aug 15, 2026
The WalletHub study ranking all 50 states across 26 indicators finds California as the most fun state, with Florida second, Washington seventh, Texas eighth, and Minnesota ninth. The rankings assess entertainment, recreation, nightlife, parks and related factors, highlighting how state attractions and investments shape residents’ and visitors’ experiences.
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JOYY Q2 2026 revenue up 16% to $590.8 million
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— Aug 25, 2026
JOYY reported Q2 2026 revenue of $590.8 million, up 16.3% year over year, led by BIGO Ads and Shopline alongside Social Entertainment, with non-GAAP operating income of $49.1 million and EBITDA of $56.9 million as the company reiterated a roughly 20% full-year non-GAAP operating income growth and expanded its $1.5 billion shareholder return program through 2028. The quarter beat revenue estimates but faced a EPS miss on adjusted basis, while year-to-date returns to shareholders totaled about $359 million as the company steadies its diversification strategy across non-live streaming segments.
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AP Highlights Global Streaming Lineup
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— Aug 14, 2026
The week’s entertainment slate features the final season of Outer Banks, a new Anthony Hopkins album, and a lineup of streaming releases including Anne Hathaway’s Mother Mary and Steven Soderbergh’s The Christophers. Additional highlights include Weezer’s 20th album, the survival horror game The Sinking City 2, and a Zahn family film She Dances.
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Susan Sarandon Says She’s Been Blacklisted Over Gaza Advocacy
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— Mar 3, 2026
Actress Susan Sarandon revealed Friday that speaking out for a ceasefire in Gaza has cost her opportunities in Hollywood, claiming she was effectively blacklisted by the entertainment industry. “I was fired by my…
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Was This the Saddest 'Wheel of Fortune' Round in History?
Reporting
— Mar 2, 2022
‘Wheel of Fortune’ has provided many moments of enlightenment, enjoyment and entertainment for its faithful viewers — but it’s also served up some pretty face-palming moments. From mispronunciations to questionably…
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Crypto Influencer Ansem Highlights Meme Coin Race to $1B
Ansem's post on the meme coin race to $1B market cap generated mostly supportive hype in crypto circles, with 75-85% of reactions agreeing or promoting contenders like $ANSEM.
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MISTRIAL: Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial — MA v. Lindsay Clancy — Day 28
Law&Crime Trials · 1.8M views · Sep 4, 2026
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