ENTERTAINMENT

Feb 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Gainesville's Vibrant February: Music, Theater, and More

Gainesville and Alachua County are buzzing with activities this February. Music lovers can enjoy a variety of performances. Wim Tapley and the Cannons will bring their Americana and neo-soul blend to Heartwood Soundstage on February 13. The next day, Vincent Neil Emerson will perform his folk and co

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Feb 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Voices Rising: Pasifika Creatives Get a Big Boost

In a big step forward for Pasifika storytellers, five talented individuals have been picked for the 2026 PEAK Producer and Executive Fellowship. This program, backed by The Asian American Foundation (TAAF), is all about giving Pasifika creators the tools they need to shine in Hollywood. The fellows

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Feb 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Game Studio Downsizes After Launching First Title

Wildlight Entertainment, the company behind the new game "Highguard, " has recently let go of several employees. This happened just a few weeks after their first game came out. The studio said they had to make this tough choice to keep a smaller team working on the game. They thanked the players who

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Feb 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

CJ ENM’s 2026 Visionary Awards Celebrate Global Storytelling

The ceremony took place on Feb. 10 at the CJ ENM Center in Seoul, where creators of six hit shows were honored for their fresh ideas. The awardees included the U. S. drama “Severance” and Korean series such as “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty, ” “Boys II Planet, ” “Our Unwritten Seoul, ” and “Study Gro

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Feb 11 2026BUSINESS

Mattel’s Stock Drops Despite Revenue Rise

Mattel, the maker of Barbie and Hot Wheels, saw its share price fall sharply after reporting a lower net profit for the fourth quarter, even though total sales climbed. The company earned $106 million in net income for the period, translating to 35 cents per share. This is down from $141 million

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Feb 10 2026OPINION

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Moment: A New Voice for America

The last year’s biggest American event was not just a game; it became a cultural milestone when Bad Bunny took the stage for the halftime show. His performance, watched by 135 million people, was a bold statement that America is made of many voices. The singer came from Vega Vega Baja in Puert

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Feb 10 2026BUSINESS

AI Story App Sees Big Growth and Plans U. S. Expansion

Wrtn, a South Korean tech firm, has just announced that its new AI entertainment platform is expected to bring in over $100 million this year. The service, called “Crack” in Korea and “Kyarapu” in Japan, lets users jump into stories where they become the main character. Unlike other AI chatbots that

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Feb 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

'A New Studio Where Laughs Meet Brands'

'Pointy Stick, a fresh media house launched by BAFTA‑winning TV writer James Menzies and ad creative Rob Bovington, aims to blend comedy with advertising in the UK. The pair say they are ready for a world where shows and commercials overlap more than ever. Menzies has penned award‑winning BBC come

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Feb 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Path for Entertainment Leader

Andrew Llinares, who guided Fremantle’s worldwide entertainment lineup for three years, will leave his position in spring. He has not announced a successor; meanwhile the company’s global segment will report to CEO Jennifer Mullin until a new head is found. Llinares said he wants to return to hands‑

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Feb 08 2026CRIME

'Fake Messages Hit a TV Host’s Social Media'

The account belonging to television host Greg Gutfeld was targeted by a hacker who sent out spam messages from his X profile. Some followers were tricked into replying, including former Saturday Night Live performer Rob Schneider who posted a plea to “vote for Greg Gutfeld. ” Prominent X users

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