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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreSummer 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…
Read MoreEdy 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…
Read MoreA 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…
Read MoreGeneva-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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreSummer 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,…
Read MoreOur 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…
Read MoreAs 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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