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Film, television, music, games and the arts.
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Madonna opened the MTV Video Music Awards, with the pop icon drawing major attention as the show's headline opener. Entertainment watchers and fans are reacting to her appearance at the ceremony, which remains one of music's biggest annual television events. No further details about her performance or remarks have been confirmed beyond the opening slot.
- 2Social Platforms Reject Paid Ads for Alex Gibney's Musk Documentary●The Major Social Media Platforms Are All Rejecting Paid Ads for Alex Gibney’s ‘Musk’ (Exclusive)
Distributor Bleecker Street says YouTube, TikTok and Meta have all refused to run paid ads for Alex Gibney's documentary 'Musk', out October 9, citing the trailer as political content. X has reportedly not even responded to the distributor's inquiries. Bleecker Street is appealing the rejections, raising fresh concerns about how platforms handle advertising for films about tech figures.
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The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards are drawing wide attention, with BLACKPINK's Lisa making a dramatic entrance in a transparent red dress that quickly became one of the night's most talked-about moments. The event is trending across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Germany as fans and media share reactions to the red carpet looks and performances.
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Rolling Stone has published a feature on "Choosin' Texas", putting the title in front of a wide readership and prompting conversation about what it refers to and why it matters now. Details of the piece and its subject are limited, but the magazine's attention has made the phrase a talking point among readers sharing and debating the story.
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Bokmässan, Sweden's major annual book and literature festival held in Gothenburg, is being widely discussed. The fair brings together publishers, authors and readers for talks, signings and debates, and typically draws tens of thousands of visitors each autumn. No specific event or announcement from this year's edition has been confirmed in the available material.
- 6Unheard John Coltrane recordings by Frank Tiberi released▼Previously unheard recordings of John Coltrane, captured by Frank Tiberi
Impulse Records is releasing previously unheard recordings of John Coltrane, captured by saxophonist Frank Tiberi, as part of celebrations marking the jazz legend's centenary. The tapes, known as the Tiberi tapes, offer new material from one of jazz's most influential figures decades after his death. Jazz fans and musicians are excited by the prospect of fresh Coltrane performances surfacing.
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The Marvel-based Wolverine game is launching today, according to widespread posts across social media. Users are sharing reactions to the release, marking a notable moment for fans of the X-Men character as the long-anticipated title finally reaches players. Little verified detail beyond the launch claim is available, so specifics about the game's platforms and reception remain to be confirmed.