BEN BLACK

Mar 24 2026SPORTS

Coach with Iowa roots leads Hawkeyes to tournament upsets

Ben McCollum wasn’t born under a lucky star. He grew up in Storm Lake, Iowa—a small town where basketball isn’t just a sport; it’s a way of life. At 43, he’s the same age many players are when they retire, but he’s leading a team of underdogs to victories most didn’t see coming. His Iowa Hawkeyes kn

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Mar 05 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Ben Crompton Takes the Helm of Global Entertainment at Fremantle

Ben Crompton has stepped into a new role as the worldwide leader of entertainment for Fremantle, a major production house. He arrives from NBCUniversal, where he oversaw international unscripted shows, and previously ran U. S. operations for Lime Pictures, known for Netflix’s Dance Monsters and MTV’

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Mar 03 2026FINANCE

Finance Leaders Meet to Shape the Future of CFO Work

BlackLine will host a new event in London on 14 April 2026. The venue is the Hilton on Park Lane, and the day will run from morning until early evening. The event, called BeyondTheBlack London, is part of a series that brings together people who run finance and accounting teams. The goal is to shar

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Feb 15 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Prison Drama That Sets the Bar for Streaming Crime Stories

Black Bird, a six‑episode miniseries that premiered in 2022, shows how Apple TV can deliver gripping crime tales. The plot follows Jimmy Keene, a former high‑school football star turned drug dealer who agrees to go undercover in a maximum‑security prison. His goal is to coax a confession from Larry

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Jan 25 2026CELEBRITIES

Ben Affleck: A New Chapter with Brooks Nader

Ben Affleck, known for his roles in Hollywood blockbusters, is reportedly seeing Brooks Nader, a model and recent Dancing With the Stars contestant. This news comes after Affleck's highly publicized divorce from Jennifer Lopez, which was finalized earlier this year. Affleck, now 53, seems to be enj

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Jan 25 2026EDUCATION

Breaking Barriers: The Hidden Struggles of Black Women in Academia

Black women in academia face significant challenges that go beyond the well-known glass ceiling. They often find themselves on a glass cliff, where they are placed in leadership roles with little support and high expectations. This was evident in the case of Claudine Gay, who became the first Black

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Jan 22 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Ben Stiller and Benson Boone: A Funny Super Bowl Ad for Instacart

Ben Stiller and Benson Boone are teaming up for a quirky Super Bowl commercial. They are playing as brothers with strong accents and dressed like a singing duo from the 1970s. The ad is directed by Spike Jonze. This is Instacart's second year in a row advertising during the Super Bowl. Last year, I

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Jan 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Ben Affleck's Insightful Take on AI in Movies

Ben Affleck has always been more than just a Hollywood heartthrob. He's a smart guy with a knack for seeing the future. Remember when he and his best bud Matt Damon wrote "Good Will Hunting"? They were just struggling actors back then, but that script won them an Oscar. Ben was only 25, making him t

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Jan 15 2026SPORTS

Ben Shelton's Weather Woes in Auckland

Ben Shelton kicked off his 2026 season with a bang, winning his first match against Francisco Comesana. This victory was a big deal because he had to skip the US Open last year due to an injury. It seemed like he was back on track, but then the weather in Auckland had other plans. The ASB Classic t

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Jan 14 2026ENTERTAINMENT

BLACKPINK's Mini Album Sparks Fan Frustration

BLACKPINK has shared news about their upcoming project, but it's not sitting well with everyone. The group revealed that their third mini album, titled \"DEADLINE, \" will drop on February 27 at 12AM EST. However, fans are expressing their disappointment. The main issue? The wait. It's been four ye

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