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Are you not entertained? — 11hMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Dinosaur Exhibits Span US MuseumsScience — 2dMuseums and attractions across the U.S. are drawing visitors with dinosaur exhibits, from lifelike robotic giants and interactive fossil activities to miniature, science-focused dioramas and fossil displays. The offerings combine family entertainment with paleontology education, while institutions such as Montana’s Museum of the Rockies also highlight major fossil collections and research.

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Festivals plan autumn returns across US, UKLifestyle — 3dFestivals celebrating Latin American culture, Renaissance-era entertainment and beer are returning in Oklahoma City, Las Vegas, Meridian, Texas and Norwich. The events feature music, food, crafts and performances, with the Texas Renaissance Festival beginning its 52nd season and Norwich’s beer festival returning to its historic venue.

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CBS Develops Detective Drama With Scott Bakula — 3dScott Bakula will star in and executive produce an untitled, high-concept Los Angeles detective drama in early development at CBS. Michael Sussman, a fellow Star Trek: Enterprise alumnus, will write and executive produce the project, which comes from Dean Devlin’s Electric Entertainment.

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Columbia Italian Festival postponed amid storm threatWeather — 3dColumbia’s Italian Festival was postponed one week, from Oct. 10 to Oct. 17, because of expected storm-related rain and safety concerns. The free event will run from 1 to 7 p.m. at Finlay Park, featuring Italian food, vendors, cultural performances, entertainment and family activities.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Poe Bean Cafe Plans Sober-Friendly Rochester OpeningLifestyle — 4dPoe Bean Cafe is expected to open in downtown Rochester in December, offering coffee, baked goods, entertainment and a sober-friendly gathering space. In Modesto, the Queen Bean Coffee and Social House doubles as a nighttime music venue, recently drawing more than 400 people for performances by local bands.

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Zach Bryan Reportedly Buys $18.25M Tennessee EstateMusic — 6dZach 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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Rodeo, Horse Events Span Five StatesLifestyle — 4dWestern-themed events range from Pennsylvania’s Cowboy Weekend and rodeos in Waco and Norwich to Las Vegas’ 2026 National Finals Rodeo, while a southern Illinois horse show will raise money for an equine-therapy nonprofit. The events offer activities including train rides, rodeo competitions, family entertainment and horse-show classes.

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Communities plan fundraisers supporting farms, food accessLifestyle — 5dCommunities in Missouri, Louisiana and Ontario are hosting food-centered fundraisers this fall, including farm-to-table dinners benefiting local organizations and Baton Roots’ community farm, plus Stratford’s Empty Bowls event supporting people facing food insecurity. The events pair local food and entertainment with fundraising for community programs.

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Three Southern Fairs Open With Dinosaur Fun and Free BiscuitsLifestyle — 5dSeveral Southern state fairs are opening this week, featuring carnival rides, food, exhibits and entertainment. The Mississippi State Fair runs Oct. 8–18 with a patriotic theme and a ceremonial opening, while Alabama’s fair runs Oct. 8–18 and supports local nonprofits; the Wilkes Agricultural Fair in North Carolina runs through Saturday.

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U.S. Shopping Centers Span Retail, Dining, EntertainmentLifestyle — Oct 5, 2026The articles highlight large shopping destinations designed to turn quick errands into daylong outings, with extensive retail options and places to eat. They feature malls and outlets in Connecticut, Georgia and Florida, along with a Florida grocery store that combines shopping with restaurants, bars and live music.

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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.

Illinois, Ohio set fall pumpkin displaysLifestyle — 5dFranklin Park Conservatory’s Pumpkins Aglow returns on select evenings through Nov. 1, featuring more than 700 illuminated, hand-carved pumpkins, themed displays and favorites such as the pumpkin house and singing pumpkin patch. The family event also includes live entertainment, interactive activities, food vendors and a new straw-bale maze; advance ticket reservations are recommended.

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Dolly Parton Hotel, Museum Open in Nashville — Oct 5, 2026Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel and Life of Many Colors Museum have opened in downtown Nashville, offering a hotel, live entertainment and an expansive exhibition tracing her life and career. Parton helped shape the project, which also highlights her philanthropy and connection to the city; early museum tickets are reportedly selling out.

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Murder Mystery Dinners Planned at Several VenuesEntertainment — 6dSeveral venues are hosting interactive murder-mystery dinners and theatrical productions this fall, inviting audiences to solve fictional crimes alongside meals, costumes, and live entertainment. Events include a masked Halloween dinner in Sioux Falls, a 1920s-themed dinner in Thomaston, a Clue stage production, and a hippie-themed reunion mystery in Covington.

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Pinterest names Amazon executive James Dibbo as CFO effective October 26 — 6dPinterest named longtime Amazon finance executive James Dibbo as CFO, effective Oct. 26, 2026, succeeding Julia Brau Donnelly, who will advise the company through the end of the month. Dibbo previously oversaw finance for Amazon businesses including advertising and entertainment and held finance leadership roles at P.F. Chang’s, Tesco and BT Group.

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Priya Raman Replacing Donnelly with someone who also knows retail like Tesco could tighten Pinterest's costs.

Soccer vs American FootballYourlist — VS BattleThe world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.

Saudi Arabia eyes cancellation of 2027 Joy Awards amid budget pressures — Oct 4, 2026Saudi Arabia is set to cancel next year’s Joy Awards as budget cuts and the Iran war prompt the kingdom to reassess spending on entertainment and other high-profile projects. The move follows delays or cutbacks to events and developments tied to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Vision 2030 ambitions.

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Lions favored by 3.5 as they visit injury-plagued Panthers — Oct 4, 2026Detroit enters its Sunday night matchup with Carolina as the betting favorite, with bettors leaning toward the Lions and larger wagers favoring a high-scoring game. The Panthers could be without key receivers Xavier Legette and Jalen Coker, while Detroit’s depleted secondary faces a major test from Tetairoa McMillan; both teams’ offensive firepower could make the matchup an entertaining shootout.

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Priya Raman Detroit's banged-up secondary might struggle to contain McMillan if the game turns into the shootout everyone expects.

Silverchair Rules Out 2026 Grand Final Reunion — Sep 30, 2026Silverchair has ruled out reuniting for the 2026 NRL Grand Final, despite calls from fans and Newcastle Knights great Andrew Johns. The band says it will support the Knights from afar, leaving the event’s headline entertainment uncertain after Tones And I also withdrew.

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Disney Names Smith Streaming Chairman, Earley TV President — Sep 17, 2026Disney named Adam Smith chairman of Direct-to-Consumer for Disney Entertainment, to oversee Disney+ and Hulu including product, engineering, adtech and analytics, while Joe Earley becomes President of Disney Entertainment Television Franchise and Content Strategy to lead TV franchises and international originals. The moves follow a broader leadership overhaul at Disney Entertainment aimed at strengthening its direct-to-consumer and content strategy.

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Maya Lindstrom Joe Earley's focus on franchises and international shows might finally give Disney TV a clearer direction instead of scattered projects.

China Grants Na Ying Rare Censorship Exemption — Sep 29, 2026Chengdu authorities ruled that singer Na Ying did not need special approval after she briefly performed “Curved Moon” at a concert tribute to her late friend Liu Huan, citing the moment as an informal audience interaction. The rare exemption drew attention to China’s strict rules requiring advance approval for live entertainment.

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South Africa mass shootings kill 27, wound 26 — Sep 26, 2026Two mass shootings at entertainment venues in South Africa killed 27 people and wounded 26: 17 were killed at a bar west of Johannesburg and 10 at a venue in Cape Town. Police are searching for suspects; the motive for the Johannesburg attack is unknown.

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Rogers Completes $4.35B Takeover of MLSE — Oct 1, 2026Rogers Communications completed its $4.35 billion Canadian purchase of Kilmer Sports’ remaining 25% stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, giving it full control of the Maple Leafs, Raptors, Toronto FC, Argonauts and Scotiabank Arena alongside its existing Blue Jays assets. Rogers plans to combine its sports and media holdings in a new Rogers Sports unit; Keith Pelley and Mark Shapiro will remain in their leadership roles, while Rogers has also discussed selling a minority stake in the combined assets.

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Nicole Hardy Keeping the same executives in place might help avoid disruption, but I wonder if Rogers will push harder on streaming rights at the expense of traditional cable.

Delhi court notices JioStar over Zee music claims — Sep 25, 2026Zee Entertainment alleges JioStar continued using its copyrighted music after a Delhi High Court order barred such use, citing six instances from May to July and seeking contempt proceedings. The court has asked JioStar to respond and will revisit the case in December; it has not found the company in contempt, while JioStar says removing content from Zee’s large catalogue is difficult and has sought identifying metadata.

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Ha*Ash announces 18-city 2027 North American tour — Sep 21, 2026Ha*Ash has announced the No Me Hablen de Amor – Gira 2027 tour, an 18-city North American run starting April 20 in Toronto and ending May 22 in Miami Beach, with Las Vegas among the stops. Presales begin September 22 through Citi Entertainment ahead of a general sale on September 25, promoted by Live Nation.

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Maya Lindstrom Presales via Citi before the 25th general sale should help dedicated fans get tickets.