Archive for September 2026
Hachette, Barnes & Noble and Waterstones Team Up to Get Kids Excited About Reading
Hachette Book Group and Hachette UK are teaming up with Barnes & Noble and Waterstones for a three-day celebration designed to encourage children and families to rediscover the joy of reading together. The partners will launch Raising Readers Storytimes, an extension of Hachette’s #ReadingIsGolden campaign, from September 18 through September 20. The initiative will bring…
Read MoreMarco Felluga Unveils New Look for Friuli Bianco DOC Just Molamatta
Marco Felluga is giving one of its signature wines a contemporary new look as the historic Friuli winery prepares to introduce the redesigned Friuli Bianco DOC – Just Molamatta at Vinitaly 2026 in Verona, Italy. The new visual identity brings together essential shapes, bold colors and a stronger emphasis on the Friuli Bianco DOC denomination.…
Read More‘Mystic Pizza’ Musical Announces Full Cast Ahead of National Tour
The pizza is being served with a side of ’80s and ’90s nostalgia as Mystic Pizza: A New Musical announces its complete cast ahead of a national tour, which launched Sept. 26, at the Clemens Center in Elmira, New York. Produced by Big League Productions, the new stage musical is based on the beloved 1988…
Read MoreHBO Drops Second Teaser for ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ Series
The magic is officially returning to Hogwarts. HBO has released the second official teaser for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, the upcoming eight-episode series based on J.K. Rowling’s bestselling books. The new series is scheduled to debut at Christmas 2026 on HBO and will also be available to stream on HBO Max, giving fans…
Read MoreChildren’s Theatre Company Announces World Premiere of Twelve Kinds of Ice
Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) in Minneapolis is preparing to bring a new story about childhood, family, friendship and grief to the stage with the world premiere of Twelve Kinds of Ice, running October 13 through November 22, 2026. The Tony Award-winning theatre’s production is the first of two world premiere musicals planned for CTC’s 2026-2027…
Read MoreAttorney General James Warns New Yorkers About Student Loan Scams
New York Attorney General Letitia James is warning student loan borrowers to be on alert for scams as changes to federal student loan programs create confusion over repayment options and financial relief. James issued a consumer alert urging New Yorkers to watch for fraudsters who are attempting to take advantage of borrowers navigating changes to…
Read MoreVicky Oliver’s ‘Firebrands’ Brings Gilded Age Women’s Struggles to Life
More than a century after women fought for greater economic and political freedom, author Vicky Oliver is taking readers back to 1908 Manhattan to explore the struggles, ambitions and complicated choices facing women during the Gilded Age. Oliver’s upcoming historical novel, Firebrands, scheduled for release October 15, 2026, transports readers to a sharply divided Manhattan…
Read MoreKitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley Heads to Times Square
Southern comfort food is getting a major New York City address. Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley, the fast-growing restaurant concept known for elevated Southern cuisine, crafted cocktails and its signature “Welcome Home” hospitality, is preparing to open in Times Square this fall. The nearly 10,000-square-foot restaurant will be located at 7 Times Square, just…
Read MoreDionne Warwick Reintroduces Her Signature Fragrance for the Holiday Season
Dionne Warwick is adding fragrance entrepreneur to her legendary résumé as the Grammy-winning singer and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee brings back her signature perfume, Dionne, just in time for the Christmas shopping season. Originally launched in 1986, the fragrance is being reintroduced as Warwick continues to expand her entrepreneurial ventures beyond her…
Read MoreJergens Celebrates 125 Years With Confetti Cake Body Lotion
Jergens is turning 125, and the iconic body-care brand is celebrating its milestone birthday with a sweet new addition to its lineup. The brand has released the limited-edition Jergens Confetti Cake Shea Fusion Scented Body Lotion, a dessert-inspired moisturizer designed to bring a little birthday-party nostalgia to everyday skincare. The fragrance combines notes of buttery…
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