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Westbrook Develops Series on Smith and Jazzy Jeff — 2dWestbrook Studios and The Malar Group are developing “215,” a scripted series about Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff’s rise from teenage friends in late-1980s Philadelphia to hip-hop stars. The project will follow their pursuit of a record deal amid the city’s growing hip-hop scene and is the first title in the companies’ film and television partnership.

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Oprah Winfrey selects debut novel Hungered as 125th book club pick — 2dOprah Winfrey chose Amanda Rizkalla's debut Hungered as her 125th book club pick, announced Oct. 6, 2026 on CBS Mornings with the author in-studio.

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Paramount Closes $81 Billion Warner Bros. Acquisition After Democratic AG Settlement — 2dParamount completed its $81 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday, combining some of Hollywood’s most recognizable studios, television networks and streaming services under a new company called Skydance.

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Dana Whitfield The AG settlement cleared the way but these giant combinations always end up cutting jobs at the networks.

Upcoming Los Angeles Events Include Bridge Centennial, ArtsLifestyle — 3dAnanda Hair Studio will host a 1960s-inspired evening in Asheville featuring local artists and stylists, with proceeds supporting Asheville GreenWorks and River Arts District Artists.

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Karoline Leavitt to join Fox News as contributor after White House exit — 3dKaroline Leavitt, 29, joins Fox News as an on-air contributor Nov. 1 after leaving as White House press secretary; Fox plans a studio at her New Hampshire home.

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Reader They should set up her studio to send holographic videos of her, so she can be on group panels, like The Five! Kayleigh Macinneny (Sp?) has done very well at Fox, so I am confident she will do well. ( As long as she does not get raped by any of the FOX executives)

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.

Zach Bryan Reportedly Buys $18.25M Tennessee EstateMusic — 3dZach Bryan reportedly bought a nearly 40-acre estate near Franklin, Tennessee, for $18.25 million. The property includes a four-bedroom home and a larger entertainment barn with guest suites and a professional recording studio.

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Build-A-Bear Plans Largest Workshop in OrlandoBusiness — 3dBuild-A-Bear plans to open its largest location, a three-story store at Orlando’s ICON Park, in November. It will feature an appointment-only Design Studio where guests can create custom plush toys, plus a Bakeshop and expanded personalization options.

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Field notes from the lakeshore this eveningCommunity — Sep 24, 2026Posted to The Pulse by Studio Tester.

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Cobain’s Olympia Apartment Opens as Airbnb Rental — Sep 29, 2026Kurt Cobain’s former Olympia, Washington, apartment, where he lived from 1989 to 1991 and wrote much of Nirvana’s early music, is now available as an Airbnb. The renovated studio preserves Nirvana memorabilia and offers fans a chance to stay in a notable piece of grunge history, with rates reported at about $250 to $300 a night.

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Xbox Cuts Jobs, Shifts Halo to Activision — Sep 22, 2026Microsoft cuts 268 Xbox jobs and assigns the next Halo to a new Activision team separate from Call of Duty, leaving Halo Studios as support.

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Marcus Bell Laying off 268 Xbox staff while moving the next Halo to a fresh Activision team feels like another round of corporate reshuffling that won't help the series.

Mike Tyson and 50 Cent Both Called This Connecticut Mansion Home. Now It's Asking $9.9 Million — Sep 17, 2026A Farmington mansion once owned by Mike Tyson and 50 Cent is listed at $9.9 million after Casey and Shera Askar turned its nightclub, studio and seven kitchens into a stage for family gatherings.