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The TV Show That Holds a Celebrity Time Machine

March 23, 2026

People can now find news about their favorite stars right on their phones, a huge change from the days when network TV only offered occasional celebrity interviews. Back in the 1970s, a host named Barbara Walters began doing star chats on prime‑time shows and some critics were shocked. The real turn

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Val’s New Stage: A Fresh Look at the TV Star’s Journey

March 23, 2026

The story begins with a seasoned actress who has spent decades in the spotlight, trying to stay relevant as the entertainment world changes. She first appears on a show that predicted how reality TV would dominate, showing how famous people could turn their lives into content. In the first season, s

crime

Deep Ellum gets a fresh safety strategy after crime rise

March 22, 2026

Deep Ellum in Dallas has faced growing concerns about late-night safety after a noticeable uptick in violent incidents last year. Local business groups, including the Deep Ellum Foundation, spent months putting together a new safety plan to address these issues. The district, known for its mix of da

entertainment

BigXthaPlug Drops New Mixtape With Big Names

March 21, 2026

A fresh mixtape called 6WA has just hit the streets, featuring Dallas rapper BigXthaPlug and a lineup of well‑known collaborators. The release spotlights artists from his own 600 Entertainment label, including Texas talents Ro$ama, Yung Hood, Murdagang PB, KevanGotBandz and KaineMusic. Fans will als

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A New Kind of Sports Bar: Betting on News

March 21, 2026

Polymarket turned a bar close to the White House into a temporary arena for its prediction platform. The space, called “The Situation Room, ” was open only for one weekend. Inside, rows of televisions lined the walls and hung above the bar. They broadcast live news feeds and financial tickers, keepi

sports

Flag Football Showdown: Stars, Drama, and a New Olympic Dream

March 21, 2026

A new flag‑football tournament has grabbed headlines, pulling together a mix of sports icons and internet personalities. The event, originally slated for Saudi Arabia, was moved to Los Angeles just weeks before it kicks off. Its schedule includes a draft where celebrities such as Logan Paul and form

finance

Prediction Markets Face Legal Pushback Across States

March 21, 2026

Nevada has hit a prediction market platform with a two-week ban, stopping people from trading on sports, elections, and entertainment outcomes without proper licenses. Courts will soon decide if this pause turns permanent while legal fights rage on. The company involved calls these contracts financi

business

Beachwood Place Faces a New Future After Saks Leaves

March 20, 2026

The loss of its flagship luxury shop has shaken Beachwood Place, a mall that opened in 1978 with a single high‑end anchor: Saks Fifth Avenue. That store had defined the mall’s style, giving shoppers a reason to dress up just for a visit. Now, with only 13 Saks stores left in the country, Northeast O

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Bachelorette Show Cancelled After New Abuse Video

March 20, 2026

Disney Entertainment decided to stop airing the upcoming season of “The Bachelorette” after a fresh clip showed Taylor Frankie Paul hitting her former partner, Dakota Mortensen, in front of their daughter. The video surfaced on Thursday and sparked fresh scrutiny of a case that has already involved

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Billionaires, Big Screens: Who’s Really Behind the Shows You Watch?

March 20, 2026

A recent big move in Hollywood saw Paramount CEO David Ellison, with help from his father, take over Warner Bros. Discovery. The deal means that a handful of very wealthy tech leaders now own everything from classic cartoons to major news outlets. The acquisition brings a huge catalog of shows, m