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- ‘Lanterns’ Premiere Pulls in 9.3 Million Viewers in First Three Days on HBO Maxby Joseph Otterson on August 20, 2026 at 8:23 pm
“Lanterns” haters are going to be green with envy. The series premiere of the DC Studios show has racked up 9.3 million views in its first three days of availability across HBO and HBO Max. That represents the biggest premiere for a DC Studios show on HBO Max to date and one of the top
- Sonic the Hedgehog to Headline Fortnite’s ‘Override’ Season (Gaming News Roundup) by Tanya Fedak on August 20, 2026 at 7:42 pm
Sonic the Hedgehog will headline Fortnite’s new “Override” season. Players will be able to play as Sonic and unlock the Tails Sidekick with the purchase of the Battle Pass for the hedgehog’s 35th anniversary. The collaboration will also feature the Tails Sprite, Rings and Sonic Power Sneakers, which allows players to Spin Dash in their
- Apple Music to Label AI-Made Tracks Later This Yearby Corbin Bolies on August 20, 2026 at 7:39 pm
Apple Music will begin labeling songs on the platform derived from AI platforms, adding a “Made With AI” label to such songs later this year. In a note to its industry partners and one viewed by Variety, the service said that record labels and distributors will be required to tag songs in which “a material portion
- Netflix, AMC Team for ‘Bannerman’ Series Based on John R. Maxim Spy Novels, Shane Black and Craig Silverstein to Writeby Joseph Otterson on August 20, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Netflix and AMC Studios are set to co-produce the drama series “Bannerman,” Variety has learned. The series is based on John R. Maxim’s Paul Bannerman novels, of which five were published. This marks the first Netflix/AMC Studios co-production. The show will air on AMC in the US and Canada and then become available on Netflix
- How an Indie Studio Convinced ‘Naruto’ Creator, TV Tokyo to Let Them Make Franchise’s First Official Digital Cards App (EXCLUSIVE)by Jennifer Maas on August 20, 2026 at 6:31 pm
“Naruto” fans will have access to the popular anime franchise’s first-ever official digital cards app with Thursday’s worldwide launch of “Naruto Ninja Cards.” Described as “a gamified card-collecting experience,” “Naruto Ninja Cards” lets app users collect the series’ most iconic characters in card form, uncover exclusive artworks, and enjoy real-time strategic activities with friends. While
- Ava Ryan Reveals the 2016 Trends That Still Hold Up: From Taco Bell Throwbacks to the Snapchat Dog Filterby Carly Sloane on August 19, 2026 at 1:00 am
Ava Ryan tells ET the 2016 trends that still hold up today while celebrating Taco Bell’s Decades #TBTB Menu.
- New Music Friday August 14: Carly Simon, Sheryl Crow, Becky G, KATSEYE, Phoebe Bridgers, benny blanco and Moreby Linda Kim on August 14, 2026 at 1:59 pm
Check out some of ET’s favorite new music of the week!
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- Campari Spritz Square Took Over Nolita- and I Was Very Happy to Be Thereby Julianne Beffa on August 17, 2026 at 12:08 am
Campari Spritz Square returned to NYC, taking over Nolita with Campari Spritzes, delicious food, DJs and Italian aperitivo vibes. Here’s what we loved. The post Campari Spritz Square Took Over Nolita- and I Was Very Happy to Be There appeared first on Loop Magazine.
- Where the Rap, R&B and Afrobeats Crowd Goes Out in NYC in 2026by Julianne Beffa on August 15, 2026 at 11:46 pm
The best NYC clubs and parties for rap, R&B, Afrobeats, hip-hop and dancehall, from Manhattan nightlife spots to Brooklyn favorites and the parties worth knowing. The post Where the Rap, R&B and Afrobeats Crowd Goes Out in NYC in 2026 appeared first on Loop Magazine.
- Invite Only: Inside Katsuya Century Cityby Julianne Beffa on August 12, 2026 at 3:05 am
For the latest edition of LOOP’s Invite Only, we went inside Katsuya Century City with Ben Dayag, Culinary Director at Katsuya, who took us through the restaurant and offered a look at the thinking behind its food, design and hospitality. The post Invite Only: Inside Katsuya Century City appeared first on Loop Magazine.
- Nightlife Isn’t Dead. It’s Just Boring Now.by Julianne Beffa on August 12, 2026 at 2:30 am
Men in the club, $27 cocktails and phones filming every move are making nightlife feel less spontaneous, more expensive and a lot less fun. Here’s why. The post Nightlife Isn’t Dead. It’s Just Boring Now. appeared first on Loop Magazine.
- Laidback Luxury at the Hilton San Diego Bayfrontby Staff on August 12, 2026 at 1:51 am
From beaches to baseball and bayside brunch, offering panoramic skyline views and proximity to the city’s best bars, The Hilton Bayfront is the best place to experience the city’s unique blend of relaxation and culture. The post Laidback Luxury at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront appeared first on Loop Magazine.










