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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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Pop Culture

Focus Features “Song Sung Blue” Official Trailer

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Though I’ve long appreciated the musical contributions of the great Neil Diamond, I never actually knew about the tribute act of “Lightning and Thunder” before seeing the trailer for this film. The folks from Focus Features have recently dropped the trailer for the film about them and you can check that out down below along with casting and the basic premise.

The Premise: Lightning and Thunder, a Milwaukee husband and wife Neil Diamond tribute act, experience soaring success and devastating heartbreak in their musical journey together. (c/o IMDB)
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Pop Culture

Now Playing: Universal Pictures “Jaws” in Select Theaters (8/29/2025)

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On June 20th, 1975, the Universal Pictures film “Jaws” became the first Summer blockbuster and kept beachgoers terrified about hitting the surf and rightly so. For it’s time it was truly ahead of the game and in honor of its 50th Anniversary the movie returns to the big screen for a limited time running from today 8/29 until 9/4. I’ve shared the celebration poster, some cast and a brief premise along with the original poster and trailer. It’s time for you to be afraid to go in the water….Again.

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The Plot: When a massive killer shark unleashes chaos on a beach community off Long Island, it’s up to the local police chief, a marine biologist, and an old seafarer to hunt the beast down.
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Affordable Art Fair NYC Unveils Exhibitor Line Up for September Edition @ Starrett-Lehigh Building

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The Press Release:
This fall, the 37th edition of Affordable Art Fair NYC comes to the Starrett-Lehigh Building in Chelsea from September 17–21, 2025, bringing together 85 galleries from 13 countries for 4 days of exploring and taking home contemporary art, with every piece under $12,000. This marks the fair’s first ever edition in this venue and the first time each participating gallery will present work in the space offering visitors an entirely new art-fair experience.

Galleries from Argentina, Canada, Chile, France, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, Nigeria, South Korea, Spain, the United Kingdom, and across the United States, will showcase thousands of artworks spanning painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, and more. Collectors can expect to discover both emerging talents and established names in a vibrant, approachable setting designed to make art collecting accessible to all.
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