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PlayChange Launches ‘Round One,’ Taking Aim at Athlete-Owned Gaming

By NEW YORK TREND / August 18, 2026 / Comments Off on PlayChange Launches ‘Round One,’ Taking Aim at Athlete-Owned Gaming

PlayChange.io is betting that the future of sports gaming will be about more than simply playing a game. In celebration of National Video Game Day, the company announced “Round One,” a major launch initiative designed to introduce the next phase of its athlete-owned gaming ecosystem. The rollout will include an August playable demo, new community…

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‘The Outsiders’ Cast Recording Surpasses 100 Million Streams Worldwide

By NEW YORK TREND / August 18, 2026 / Comments Off on ‘The Outsiders’ Cast Recording Surpasses 100 Million Streams Worldwide

The Tony Award-winning Best Musical The Outsiders is reaching another milestone, with its Grammy-nominated Original Broadway Cast Recording surpassing 100 million streams worldwide. Released by Sony Masterworks Broadway, the recording has now been streamed more than 100 million times across digital platforms and continues to attract more than 100,000 streams each day. The milestone comes…

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Why Summer Travel Stress May Be About More Than Traffic and Delays

By NEW YORK TREND / August 18, 2026 / Comments Off on Why Summer Travel Stress May Be About More Than Traffic and Delays

Summer travel can test even the most patient person. From crowded airports and delayed flights to traffic jams and long security lines, the pressure to get somewhere on time can quickly turn a relaxing vacation into a stressful experience. With a record 72.2 million Americans traveling over the July Fourth weekend and millions more taking…

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Edy Modica Brings Her Offbeat Comedy to the Screen With Debut Special

By NEW YORK TREND / August 18, 2026 / Comments Off on Edy Modica Brings Her Offbeat Comedy to the Screen With Debut Special

Edy Modica is taking her distinctive brand of comedy from supporting roles and short films to the spotlight with her debut stand-up special, I’M JUST LIKE YOU (AND IT SUCKS). The New York-based comedian, filmmaker, actor and writer’s first comedy special premiered on VEEPS June 26 and is building toward a wider release on YouTube…

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8 Travel Essentials to Pack for Your Next European Summer Adventure

By NEW YORK TREND / August 18, 2026 / Comments Off on 8 Travel Essentials to Pack for Your Next European Summer Adventure

A European summer vacation can mean long flights, crowded airports, cobblestone streets and hours spent exploring unfamiliar cities. The right travel essentials can make the journey more comfortable — and sometimes a little more enjoyable. From compact skincare products to clever ways to carry your valuables, these eight finds are designed to fit easily into…

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L’Appartement Gallery Brings ‘Melting Beauty’ to Antiparos, Greece

By NEW YORK TREND / August 18, 2026 / Comments Off on L’Appartement Gallery Brings ‘Melting Beauty’ to Antiparos, Greece

Geneva-based L’Appartement Gallery is taking its contemporary art program beyond its home city for the first time with Melting Beauty, a group exhibition opening July 30 on the Greek island of Antiparos. Curated by writer and curator Craig Burnett, the exhibition will run through August 31, bringing together 16 artists from different generations and cultural…

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Minneapolis’ Children’s Theatre Company Expands Core Company to Include New Generation of Artists

By NEW YORK TREND / August 18, 2026 / Comments Off on Minneapolis’ Children’s Theatre Company Expands Core Company to Include New Generation of Artists

The Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) is expanding its longtime company model, creating a new permanent Core Company that brings actors, directors, designers and other theater artists together under one artistic umbrella. The Minneapolis-based organization, which bills itself as the Tony Award-winning flagship theater for multigenerational audiences in North America, announced the new Core Company on…

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3 Beach Bag Essentials to Get You Through the Final Days of Summer

By NEW YORK TREND / August 18, 2026 / Comments Off on 3 Beach Bag Essentials to Get You Through the Final Days of Summer

Summer may be winding down, but there are still plenty of beach weekends left — and packing the right products can make the difference between a relaxing day by the water and spending the evening dealing with dry skin, discomfort and exhaustion. A recent Cape Cod weekend put three beach bag products to the test,…

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My Peeps Gives Families a Private Place to Preserve Life’s Most Meaningful Memories

By NEW YORK TREND / August 18, 2026 / Comments Off on My Peeps Gives Families a Private Place to Preserve Life’s Most Meaningful Memories

Our phones have made it easier than ever to document everyday life, but they haven’t necessarily made it easier to preserve those memories. Thousands of photos can sit on a camera roll, while important family stories disappear into text messages or social media feeds. My Peeps is designed to offer an alternative: a private digital…

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Enrique Acevedo Examines Latino Identity and Belonging in New Book ‘ESSENTIAL’

By NEW YORK TREND / August 17, 2026 / Comments Off on Enrique Acevedo Examines Latino Identity and Belonging in New Book ‘ESSENTIAL’

As the United States continues to debate immigration, citizenship and what it means to belong, Emmy Award-winning journalist Enrique Acevedo is turning his attention to a community that has become increasingly central to the American story. Acevedo’s new book, ESSENTIAL: Being Latino and Indispensable in America, will be published by Harper on October 13, 2026.…

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