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BroadwayCon Announces Location and Confirmed Guests for 2026 Convention

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The Press Release:
BroadwayCon 2026 will take place January 23-25, it was announced, and this year’s Mainstage programming will be taking place at Palladium Times Square (1515 Broadway at 44th Street), with additional programming and the Marketplace taking place at the New York Westin at Times Square (270 W. 43rdStreet).

Each day from 9:00AM – 5:30PM, guests will join the Broadway community to perform, discuss, debate, and celebrate theatre. BroadwayCon 2026 will feature panels, performances, interviews, workshops, singalongs, and more, all packed into an epic three-day weekend. Past panels have included previews from upcoming Broadway shows, conversations with the casts and creatives of this season’s hits, and discussions featuring the industry’s top producers and designers, not to mention the giant Opening Celebration and nighttime fun and games.
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The Discover Boating New York Boat Show Returns in January 2026

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The Press Release:
WHAT: The Discover Boating® New York Boat Show®, in partnership with Progressive®, docks at the Javits Center January 21-25, 2026, inviting tri-state water lovers to escape the cold and plunge into summer fun. The world’s first and longest running boat show has been a New York tradition since it started in 1905. With boating and fishing ranking as the top outdoor recreational activities in the U.S., there’s no better place to kick off America’s 250th birthday year! Tickets can be purchased at NYBoatshow.com (linked below).

With hundreds of new boats to see and shop, special show deals, fun for kids, the Discover Boating Beach Club, and free education for all levels, one of the tri-state’s best winter indoor events has something for everyone.
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NFL Announces Bad Bunny As Headliner For Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show

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The Press Release:
Bad Bunny will bring his Latin trap and reggaeton swagger to the NFL’s biggest stage next year: The Grammy winner will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl halftime show in Northern California.

The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Sunday that Bad Bunny will lead the halftime festivities from Levi’s Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.

The Puerto Rican superstar’s selection comes amid another career-defining run: He’s fresh off a historic Puerto Rico residency this month that drew more than half a million fans and is leading all nominees at the Latin Grammys in November. He has become one of the world’s most streamed artists with albums such as “Un Verano Sin Ti,” an all-Spanish-language LP.
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The Toy Insider Experts Reveal the Hottest Toys & Games of 2025

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The Press Release:
The Toy Insider, the toy industry’s most influential organization and a trusted go-to resource for parents and gift-givers, unveiled today its expert picks for the best toys, games and gifts of 2025 in its 20th annual Holiday Gift Guide. The guide includes three featured lists that spotlight this year’s hottest toys: the Hot 20, the most sought-after toys of the year; the STEM 10, top educational toys that promote STEM learning; and the 12 Under $20, budget-friendly toys packed with all the fun. Altogether, the milestone holiday gift guide is its biggest one yet, with nearly 400 toys from 182 toymakers.

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Between the rising cost of living, supply chain disruptions amid tariff pressures, and a short shopping window between Thanksgiving and Christmas, shopping for toys with a game plan is crucial this holiday season. Despite these headwinds, toy manufacturers are laser-focused on keeping playtime accessible and affordable for families: more than 70% of the toys featured in this year’s gift guide are less than $50, with more than 175 toys less than $25.
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Exhibitor Interviews from CoffeeFest 2025 @ Javits Center: Part Two

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Okay my caffeinated members of the readership I am back as promised with the second and final installment of exhibitor interviews that were done back in March during the CoffeeFest for 2025. I’m not going to rehash the reasons for the delay but will once again say that if you either missed that trade show overview or just feel like a refresher course you can click HERE to open up a new browser tab with everything that you need to see. These interviews have been uploaded and premiered on our Official YouTube Channel and once again are being batched together for inclusion on the website for greater reach and to have a cleaner means of sharing with our reps. The first stop on this part of the journey was to the folks from Denim Coffee. I absolutely loved their logo and the chat with them.

Talking To Denim Coffee at CoffeeFest 2025


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