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Jolene Burns wins UK Music on Stage title again, finishes fifth worldwide
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Tinsel Magazine says Belfast singer-songwriter Jolene Burns repeated as the UK winner at TikTok LIVE’s Music on Stage and placed fifth in the world at the Sept. 18 Global Final.
Harlem entrepreneurs and NYC leaders press for small-business ownership
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Harlem Commonwealth Council brought New York City officials, business leaders and entrepreneurs together for a two-day wealth-building summit on Oct. 16-17 in Harlem.
Studio Central marks milestone month across film, TV, music and animation
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Studio Central says October is bringing three screen projects to audiences, a relaunch of its music operation and recognition for its sound facilities in Syracuse, New York. The campus is also continuing animation production, underscoring the…
BeigeSound and Virgin Music Group launch DMV Top 20 Vol. 1 on streaming platforms
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BeigeSound Records and Virgin Music Group have released DJ Beige Presents: DMV Top 20 Vol. 1 as a continuous DJ mix across major streaming services, with royalties routed to featured artists and rights holders.
Carol Connors documentary wins top prize at ARPA International Film Festival
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Carol Connors’ documentary Elvis, Rocky and Me: The Carol Connors Story won Best Feature Documentary at the ARPA International Film Festival on Sept. 27, 2026, at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.
Eli Cooper wins three medals before World Championships in Spain
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Ottawa-area martial artist Eli Cooper finished his final tuneup before the 2026 WKC World Championships with gold and two silvers at the Ontario Grand Nationals in London, Ontario.
Orlando Family Stage launches centennial with world premiere of The Best Halloween Ever
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Orlando Family Stage is opening a world premiere adaptation of Barbara Robinson’s The Best Halloween Ever Oct. 10-Nov. 1, 2026, in Orlando as part of its 100th year.
Monika Spruch adds 2026 vocal award as global bookings expand
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Soprano and classical crossover artist Monika Spruch has added a 2026 InterContinental Music Awards win for Best Vocalist to a growing list of international honors.
Antigua and Barbuda Art Week 2026 adds evening tours, public art and new hands-on experiences
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Antigua and Barbuda Art Week runs Nov. 11-18, 2026, with new events including Art After Dark, a public art project at the airport and the first Henré Designs studio opening for Art Week. The program aims to deepen visitor engagement while giving…
School of Rock AllStars raise more than $16K for youth music scholarships
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School of Rock said its 2026 AllStars Tour raised more than $16,000 for the Play Without Limits Project, funding scholarships for students who might not otherwise access its programs.
Vanderbilt and Seewald launch global fashion studio with NYFW finale at Grand Central
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Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin and Michaela Seewald unveiled V&S Global Studio with a New York Fashion Week presentation at Grand Central Terminal that mixed runway fashion, live commerce and Vanderbilt family history.
Packable rain poncho jacket market seen topping $3.42 billion by 2030
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The packable rain poncho jacket market is projected to grow from $2.56 billion in 2026 to $3.42 billion by 2030, driven by outdoor recreation, travel demand and interest in compact weather protection.
Molly Shannon joins X-Cetra documentary ahead of AFI FEST premiere
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Molly Shannon has come aboard Summer 2000: The X-Cetra Story as executive producer before the documentary screens at AFI FEST in Los Angeles on October 24. The film, which won SXSW’s Documentary Feature Jury Award, follows four women whose…
Benda World joins OWN’s Ready to Love: Chicago ahead of new music release
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Grammy-nominated songwriter Marcus “Benda World” Boyd is joining OWN’s Ready to Love: Chicago, which premieres Oct. 2, while he prepares to release the single “I Am.” The move puts his music, media, and relationship life on camera at the same…
Sanar Alixandyr opens White Peacock Center for Healing after decades in music and trauma recovery
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Empowerment coach, author and musician Sanar Alixandyr was recently featured on Close Up Radio as she discussed the White Peacock Center for Healing in Edmonds, Washington.
HMP Global buys Aesthetic Extender Symposium to deepen dermatology push
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HMP Global has acquired the Aesthetic Extender Symposium, its third dermatology deal in about 18 months, as it builds a larger platform across medical dermatology, aesthetic medicine and skin health.
Keth'ar Molishé Nuvah'el turns AI music and open-source projects into a genre-defying world
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Keth’ar Molishé Nuvah’el, an Alabama-based creator behind BEKW-Code, says he has built a catalog of more than 888 Suno songs alongside open-source hardware concepts, browser games and digital lore.
Tarzana International Film Festival unveils 2026 lineup with Gale Anne Hurd gala honor
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The Tarzana International Film Festival returns Oct. 2-4, 2026, in Los Angeles with premieres, screenings and awards centered on independent cinema and imaginative storytelling.
Blended business trips boost demand for work-friendly stays in Nashville
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More business travelers are mixing work and leisure, and a new report says that trend is reshaping demand for hotels that can support both productivity and downtime.
Influential Women spotlights Julie Poklewski and Opus11 School of Music
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Influential Women is recognizing Julie Poklewski, founder and CEO of Opus11 School of Music in Campbell, California, for building an inclusive music education model that serves students from young children to adults in their 80s. Her approach…
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