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New Jersey Lottery Launches Bon Jovi Scratch-Offs — 1dJon Bon Jovi and New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill launched the $5 “Jersey Legend” scratch-off tickets at JBJ Soul Kitchen in Red Bank. Bon Jovi said he will donate his fee to the JBJ Soul Foundation to help fund a new community kitchen in Monmouth County.

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Dodgers name Blake Snell Game 2 starter — 4dDodgers name Blake Snell Game 2 starter after 5-3 win; Snell: if you want to be a legend, "it all happens in October."

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Priya Raman Yamamoto getting game three gives the Dodgers a nice advantage if they can steal one on the road early.

Netflix Releases Jessica Chastain’s Heartland Trailer — 1dNetflix has released a trailer for Heartland, a mystery thriller starring Jessica Chastain as a reclusive country music legend who returns to Nashville to find her missing niece and confront the city’s seedy underbelly. The film, directed by Shana Feste, also features Garrett Hedlund, Jennifer Nettles and Ross Lynch, with original music from the cast and other country artists.

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Hundreds Mourn Fallen Kentucky Trooper Hayden Phillips at Funeral — 3d"Heroes get remembered but legends never die," KSP Commissioner Phillip Burnett Jr. told hundreds at Trooper Hayden Phillips' Oct. 4, 2026 funeral after the 28-year-old was killed on an I-65 stop.

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Theater Scene Spans Galas, Ghost Films, Musical RunsEntertainment — 4dSanta Barbara’s Legends Gala honored Bo Derek, Meryl and Chuck Zegar, and the Santa Barbara Bowl for their contributions to local arts and culture. Other theater news includes documentaries exploring haunted West End and Broadway venues, a theatrical cinema presentation of Doctor Who’s “The Satan Pit,” and Sutter Street Theatre’s 16th season of Evil Dead The Musical.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Legend Biotech names Novartis executive Ingrid Zhang CEO — Sep 15, 2026Legend Biotech appointed Ingrid Zhang as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 15, 2026, with interim CEO Alan Bash becoming President of CARVYKTI. Zhang, a former Novartis executive and China head, brings broad global leadership experience from AstraZeneca, Pfizer, and McKinsey as the board positions Legend for its next growth phase.

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Tom Gallagher Hiring someone with McKinsey and AstraZeneca experience signals the board wants tighter global operations going forward.

John Legend Announces Pharrell-Produced Album Muse Due October 23 — Sep 8, 2026John Legend has unveiled Muse, a 16-track collaboration with Pharrell Williams described as a Black James Bond aesthetic, with Daylight as the leading single ahead of its October 23, 2026 release, and featuring guests like Pharrell on multiple tracks and Clipse on Bodies On The Floor. The project, produced entirely by Pharrell and recorded during a Paris session, marks Legend’s first full-length with Williams and comes as he also begins a management shift to Roc Nation.

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Juventus Fined €10,000 Over Mazzola Tribute Disruption — Sep 21, 2026Juventus were fined €10,000 by Serie A after sections of their fans disrupted a minute's silence for Inter and Italy legend Sandro Mazzola, prompting widespread criticism and a club condemnation for the disrespect. The incidents have sparked talk of potential further sanctions, with reports suggesting ongoing disciplinary action could include higher fines or stadium restrictions, underscoring that respect during commemorations transcends rivalries.

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Episode 1317: Cory Asbury on Worship Music Return and Zelda Christian Connections — Sep 9, 2026Cory Asbury talks about returning to worship music on episode 1317 of the RELEVANT Podcast, which also covers hidden Christian connections in The Legend of Zelda.

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Priya Raman The podcast mixing those topics feels random at first but both show how faith shows up in unexpected places.

Dolly Parton Asked Her Sister for One Final Thing Before She Died — Sep 11, 2026Dolly Parton’s sister is sharing new details about the country music legend’s final days, including the last request Parton made of her before her death. According to Fox News, dur… — by Andrew Powell

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Philadelphia Marks Coltrane Centennial With Citywide Events — Sep 20, 2026Jazz legend John Coltrane would have turned 100 this week, prompting a worldwide wave of tributes—from Philadelphia’s John Coltrane Day and citywide concerts to multi-site commemorations and screenings in cities across the U.S.—honoring his impact on jazz and spirituality. The celebrations spotlight Coltrane’s North Carolina roots, Philadelphia years, and lasting legacy as a transformative innovator; multiple outlets and institutions are hosting events, exhibitions, and broadcasts to mark centennial.

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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Italian Football Legend Sandro Mazzola Dies at 83 — Sep 19, 2026Inter Milan icon Sandro Mazzola has died at 83, remembered as a cornerstone of Grande Inter who spent his entire 1960–77 career with Inter and helped the club win four Serie A titles and two European Cups, including the 1964 final where he scored twice. He also contributed to Italy’s 1968 European Championship triumph and played in the 1970 World Cup final, leaving a lasting legacy at both club and country.

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Scott Fowler Marks Decades at Charlotte Observer With 26 APSE Awards — Sep 16, 2026Columnist Scott Fowler has written for The Charlotte Observer since 1994 and earned 26 APSE awards for his sportswriting. He also hosted the Observer podcast 'Carruth,' named Podcast of the Year by Sports Illustrated, created the 'Sports Legends of the Carolinas' series that became a book, and has written non-sports work such as the five-part '9/11/74' series on the 1974 Eastern Air Lines Flight 212 crash.

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Former NHL Coach, ESPN Broadcaster Barry Melrose Dies at 70 — Sep 10, 2026Barry Melrose, the longtime NHL player, coach and Emmy-winning ESPN analyst, has died at 70 after battling Parkinson’s disease diagnosed in 2023, with tributes praising his passion for hockey and his distinctive mullet and persona. He was instrumental in Detroit’s early turnaround and became a defining figure for ESPN’s hockey coverage, garnering colorful praise from colleagues and legends alike.

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Overlooked Rock Songs Resurface in Major Rankings — Sep 10, 2026David Bowie’s generosity helped shape Mott the Hoople’s fate, as they passed on Suffragette City in favor of All The Young Dudes, a choice that boosted both artist and band. Across other legends, fans and critics spotlight underrated or overlooked tracks—Simon & Garfunkel’s enduring repertoire, The Rolling Stones’ Heaven as a seeming departure from their usual sound, Jethro Tull’s My God as an underrated deep cut, and Black Sabbath’s War Pigs hailed as a significant protest staple.

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Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

Reinvigorated Sakic to remain Avalanche GM indefinitely, team sources say — Sep 14, 2026Colorado Avalanche legend Joe Sakic will continue as the team’s full-time general manager, with no GM search planned as he resumes day-to-day duties and aims to build toward another title, following his reinvigorated commitment after last season’s playoff setback. He already secured a historic eight-year, $163.2 million contract for star defenseman Cale Makar and will guide the front office for the 2026-27 season and beyond, with the organization expressing strong confidence in his leadership.

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Jared Kim Hoping the front office builds depth this time instead of relying so much on the stars again.

Charley Pride Makes Grand Ole Opry History — Sep 9, 2026A trio of landmark moments in American roots music are highlighted: Elvis Presley’s early hit “I Forgot to Remember to Forget” helped launch his country-chart dominance and was later reinterpreted by Bob Dylan, while Bill Monroe is celebrated as the bluegrass pioneer who shaped the genre before his death; the legacy of Hank Williams’ material continues as Charley Pride made history as the first Black artist to perform on the Grand Ole Opry, opening with Williams’ ballad and helping broaden country’s reach, with legends like Linda Ronstadt later covering the same songs.

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Paris prosecutors investigate smart glasses used to film women without consent — Sep 18, 2026Paris opened a criminal probe into smart glasses over suspected sexual harassment; Meta holds 76% of the market. Legendre: a light "doesn't mean that you consent."

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Sam Okafor Meta sold millions of these without enough safeguards, so stricter rules on recording in public are overdue.

Conan O’Brien Credits Simpsons With Saving His Life — Sep 12, 2026Conan O’Brien says leaving SNL in 1991 amid burnout led to his life-changing job as a writer and producer on The Simpsons, where he credits the show and its legendary writer room with saving his life and launching his later late-night career. He repeatedly highlights Matt Groening’s role in that pivotal transition and notes his Simpsons-era work helped shape his path to Late Night and The Tonight Show.

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Jared Kim Conan sounds like he dodged a real bullet by landing that Simpsons job after the SNL grind.

Rock Guitar Solos Gain All-Time Recognition — Sep 10, 2026A wave of iconic guitar solos from Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Jimi Hendrix, and Jeff Beck underscores how improvisation, distinctive tones, and storytelling through strings have shaped rock history, with each artist contributing legendary moments—from Page’s ad-libbed Zeppelin solo to Hendrix’s Woodstock centerpiece and Beck’s instrument-driven emotion in ‘Cause We’ve Ended as Lovers’—that continue to be celebrated in modern rankings and retrospectives.

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John Legend Weighs Leaving US If Trump Is Reelected: Americans May Want to Go ‘Somewhere Else’Reporting — Sep 25, 2020Singer John Legend is considering leaving the United States if voters reelect President Donald Trump , and he is also encouraging Americans to think about doing the same. Legend told Cosmopolitan this week Trump is a…

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Wrestling Legend-Turned-Mayor Recalls Moment He Knew COVID Experts Were Doing PR, Not Science — Jul 30, 2026A wrestling legend remembers the moment one COVID-19 public health official went from hero to heel.

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DAVE BOSSIE: Honoring The Legend Charlie Kirk — Sep 11, 2025Forever the happy warrior, my good friend Charlie Kirk was tragically assassinated yesterday doing his life’s work in the public square. The young conservative icon and legend in the making was brutally murdered…

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Did Curt Schilling Cross a Line? Baseball Legend Getting Torched Over What He Said on His PodcastOpinion — Sep 30, 2023More often than not, when retired MLB legend Curt Schilling is being pilloried by the media, it’s just a matter of whiny leftists crying over things they should just have thicker skin about. The latest Schilling…

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