Bowen Yang
The 5x Emmy-nominated actor, comedian and writer will depart his role as a member of "Saturday Night Live" in mid-season, following this Saturday's (12/20) telecast hosted by his Wicked co-star ARIANA GRANDE. The in-demand YANG has upcoming film projects as well as his 2026 Las Culturistas Culture Awards -- the annual show that honors all things pop culture - set to air on Bravo and streaming on Peacock.
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Pen Densham
The Oscar-nominated filmmaker and creative force behind Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, The Outer Limits, Moll Flanders, and more is bringing that same cinematic intuition to a striking new medium: impressionist nature photography. He is available for interviews about his art, which has appeared in galleries including Here Is Elsewhere, Loisir Gallery, and Posner Fine Art in Los Angeles, and acquired by collectors from Malibu to Monaco. DENSHAM's book of his photographic art, Qualia, named for a philosophical term describing sensory experiences that resist verbal description, is available as a complimentary digital download.
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Joe R. Lansdale
The award-winning novelist, screenwriter, and comics legend (Jonah Hex: Two-Gun Mojo, Bubba Ho-Tep) is joining the ranks of EC Comics' blood-spattered luminaries with an all-new story, "Picture Perfect," debuting in March's CATACOMB OF TORMENT #9 alongside Eisner Award-winning artist DAVID LAPHAM (Stray Bullets). The winner of the American Horror Award, the British Fantasy Award, the Edgar Award, and 11 Bram Stoker Awards spins a sinister yarn for the Tormenter.
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Lion Babe
Just in time for the holidays, the duo's "Hot In Herre (Disco Mix)" is officially live on all platforms to stream & download. They put a disco spin on this one, made for holiday parties, late nights, and bringing in the New Year. They will also offer An Evening with LION BABE on Feb. 26, 2026 at a NYC location TBA. The special, one-night-only performance will feature songs from their 2024 album House of LION BABE, favorites from across their catalog, and new music they're excited to bring to the stage for the first time.
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Tyler, The Creator
Ahead of the film's release on Christmas Day, Golf Wang announces the Marty Supreme for Golf by Tyler Okonma capsule. Inspired by his time on the set of Marty Supreme, TYLER, THE CREATOR approached A24 and director JOSH SAFDIE about designing a few pieces of apparel to celebrate the film. Their conversation ultimately turned into a capsule collection that sees TYLER incorporating his signature original designs with motifs from the film's world. Set for release today, Friday, Dec. 19th, the collection includes a Rockwell Ink varsity jacket featuring a chenille patch and embroidery, Wally work jacket complete with an embroidered patch and metal pin, Norkin quarter zip pullover with felt lettering, Marty Supreme jacquard sweater, Marty Supreme button up shirt, a World Table Tennis polo, Marty Supreme photo tee, "The Chosen One" six panel hat and a variety of accessories. All products are available today as of 8 AM PST via golfwang.com as well as all flagship stores.
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Katie Cleary
Behind the scenes interviews are available with the team bringing animal-welfare stories and documentaries to the screen, including award-winning filmmaker and animal advocate KATIE CLEARY whose new series “World Animal News” just premiered on Ecoflix, the global streaming platform dedicated to protecting wildlife and the planet. Joining CLEARY for interviews is Ecoflix founder DAVID CASSELMAN, the visionary behind the world's first not-for-profit global streaming platform. Together, they can speak to how animal-welfare stories are responsibly developed, the creative and logistical challenges of producing conservation documentaries, and how Ecoflix is redefining entertainment as a tool for real-world change.
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Academy Awards
Nominations will be announced on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 for The 98th Academy Awards to be held on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and televised live on ABC and in more than 200 territories worldwide. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and YouTube have signed a multi-year deal that will give YouTube the exclusive global rights to the Oscars®, beginning in 2029 with the 101st Oscars ceremony and running through 2033. The Oscars, including red carpet coverage, BTS content, Governors Ball access, and more, will be available live and for free to over 2 billion viewers around the world on YouTube, and to U.S. YouTube TV subscribers. The partnership also will include worldwide access to other Academy events and programs exclusively on the Oscars YouTube channel, including the Governors Awards, the Oscars Nominations Announcement, the Oscars Nominees Luncheon, the Student Academy Awards, the Scientific and Technical Awards, Academy member and filmmaker interviews, film education programs, podcasts, and more. The Academy's domestic partnership for the Oscars will continue with Disney ABC through the 100th Oscars in 2028, as will the international partnership for the Oscars with Disney's Buena Vista International.
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Billy Recce
As it enters the final weeks of its limited Off-Broadway run, the outrageous, new hit musical, Vape! The Grease Parody has been re-titled for public health and safety. Now titled DON'T VAPE! The Grease Parody (new URL DontVapeTheMusical.com) the hit Off-Broadway musical will conclude its limited Off-Broadway engagement Jan. 4, 2026 at Theater 555 (555 W. 42nd St.). In conjunction with the name change, the producers added that no vaping will be allowed within 17-feet of Theater 555. Written by CATIE HOGAN & Sketchworks Comedy, featuring Lyrics & Additional Book by BILLY RECCE & DANNY SALLES, Choreographed by ASHLEY MARINELLI and Directed by JACK PLOTNICK, DON’T VAPE! is produced by Sketchworks Comedy, with SETH RUDETSKY and JAMES WESLEY JACKSON serving as creative consultants. *Media coverage is welcome.
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