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New Stories in the Making: Muse Turns The Walrus into TV

June 15, 2026

Muse Entertainment, a studio known for its scripted shows, is stepping into the world of documentaries and unscripted series. The company has signed a first‑look agreement with The Walrus magazine, meaning it can quickly turn the magazine’s fresh reporting into television projects. The partnershi

business

Lifestyle in the Digital Age: From Influencers to Corporate Moves

June 14, 2026

The idea of what we call a “lifestyle” is changing fast. It is no longer just about the clothes you wear or the food you eat; it has become a mix of business plans, cultural trends and personal values. One way this shift shows up is through people who make money by sharing their daily life online

crime

Why a Hollywood Insider Still Doesn’t Buy the Menendez Brothers’ Story

June 14, 2026

Three decades after Lyle and Erik Menendez were convicted of killing their parents, one of Jose Menendez’s former business partners still finds the brothers’ claim of abuse hard to swallow. Peter Hoffman, a former CEO of Carolco Pictures, worked closely with Jose in the late 1980s before the family’

politics

Free Speech Fest Lights Up Washington

June 12, 2026

Jane Fonda, the famous actress and long‑time activist, is turning her attention to a different kind of fight. She has organized a concert called “Rise Up, Sing Out” that will take place on the evening of Sunday. The show is part of a larger celebration of America’s 250th birthday, which also include

sports

Why presidents shouldn't sit courtside

June 11, 2026

Sports and politics mix about as well as oil and water, but Donald Trump keeps trying to blend them by showing up at games. The pattern is hard to miss: whenever Trump attends a sporting event where the home team plays, the home side often finds a way to lose. Look at the New York Knicks. They slipp

politics

South Carolina GOP Race Heads to Runoff After No Clear Winner

June 10, 2026

The South Carolina Republican primary for the seat left by Rep. Nancy Mace has moved to a runoff because no candidate secured more than half the votes. The contest will decide who fills the position after Mace announced she is running for governor, ending her congressional term. Two main contende

entertainment

Helen Mirren stars in a thrilling new film about a famous writer’s final mystery

June 10, 2026

A fresh thriller is coming to theaters this fall, bringing together two generations of Hollywood talent. Helen Mirren plays Patricia Highsmith, the acclaimed author behind "The Talented Mr. Ripley, " in a film that blends suspense with literary drama. Alden Ehrenreich, fresh off his Tony win, stars

crime

Child Tragically Killed in Drive‑By, Four Men Sentenced

June 9, 2026

A 3‑year‑old boy lost his life when a bullet ricocheted into his home during a drive‑by shooting in Georgia. The incident happened while he and his brother were watching television. Four men involved in the attack have now received prison sentences. Julian Cubillos, age 19, pleaded guilty to volunt

art

Old‑School Art Returns to Dallas’ Deep Ellum

June 9, 2026

In the 1980s, Deep Ellum’s streets buzzed with bold murals and buzzing creativity. Today the area has turned from a dangerous enclave into a lively hub, but its artistic roots still echo. A new exhibit at the Kettle Art Gallery celebrates that legacy. The show, called “Deep Ellum OGs Return, ” op

entertainment

Hollywood workers sound alarm over giant studio merger

June 8, 2026

A packed room in Beverly Hills became a stage for deep anxieties about the future of movie and TV work this weekend. Over one hundred industry members—from crew technicians to writers to small business owners—gathered to voice sharp concerns about the $111 billion deal linking Paramount and Warner B