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8+ min ago (213+ words) Korea National Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker" / Courtesy of Korea National Ballet When the winter holidays arrive, theaters come alive with classic favorites and new productions ready to whisk audiences away to realms of fantasy, heart and spectacle. Whether you crave timeless holiday magic, high-energy musicals or a truly unconventional night out, this season offers plenty of reasons to trade a cold night out for a seat in the theater. The beloved ballet "The Nutcracker" is staged in various productions, highlighting its enduring charm as a holiday ballet. A scene from the musical "Rent" / Yonhap Jonathan Larson's iconic rock musical "Rent" sets its story on a Christmas Eve in early1990s New York, tracing the lives of young artists struggling to survive, create and love amid uncertainty. Gritty yet hopeful, the show's themes of loss, community and resilience give it a distinct…...

10+ min ago (65+ words) [Maccabee cartoon 521 (photo credit: Avi Katz)]The Maccabees may have lit Hanukkah's first menorah using spears left by fleeing soldiers, transforming instruments of harm into a beacon of faith. Menorah of spears and the deeper meaning of Hanukkah- opinion The Maccabees may have lit Hanukkah's first menorah using spears left by fleeing soldiers, transforming instruments of harm into a beacon of faith....

10+ min ago (1353+ words) It is the season for holiday gift guides " from novelty gadgets to themed presents for devoted hobbyists. They are a familiar feature at this time of year, though few might expect to find one emerging from an unassuming office in Washington DC. Fishing technology has evolved beyond rods and reels, and Alabama-based Humminbird has been at the forefront for more than 50 years. Based in Eufaula, the company produces fish finders, chartplotters and sonar systems used by anglers across the US. Also featured are Bourbon Pens, handcrafted from reclaimed bourbon barrels and customisable by engraving and distillery selection, and Alabama Sunshine, a farm-to-table hot sauce company founded in 1995 after two decades of recipe refinement. The brand now produces sauces, jams and relishes using peppers grown by local farmers. In Fairbanks, the Great Alaskan Bowl Company hand-carves wooden bowls from local birch, using…...

13+ min ago (584+ words) Meanwhile Peter's eldest daughter Princess is gearing up for series two of her reality show PETER Andre has revealed a strict parenting rule for his youngest kids as he insists "the dangers are so real. The Mysterious Girl singer has five children; son Junior and daughter Princess with his first wife Katie Price, and younger children Amelia, Theo and Arabella with second wife, Emily. While Junior, 20, and Princess, 18, have grown up in the spotlight both have large followings on social media, Peter and Emily have kept the lives of their younger children much more private, and dont show their faces on social media. So it may not come as a surprise to Peters fans that he agrees with Australia"s decision to ban teenagers under the age of 16 from using social media. Peter, who grew up in Australia and whose…...

13+ min ago (640+ words) Rabbits and foxes and snakes, oh my! "Zootopia 2" is officially the highest-grossing Hollywood release of the year. Disney's animal-packed animated sequel has earned a staggering $1.13 billion globally after 20 days of release, overtaking the haul of Disney's live-action "Lilo & Stitch" remake with $1.03 billion. A non-Motion Picture Association (MPA) film, China's animated [] "Zootopia 2' Overtakes "Lilo & Stitch' to Become 2025's Highest Grossing Movie With $1.13 Billion Senior Film and Media Reporter Rabbits and foxes and snakes, oh my! "Zootopia 2" is officially the highest-grossing Hollywood release of the year. Disney's animal-packed animated sequel has earned a staggering $1.13 billion globally after 20 days of release, overtaking the haul of Disney's live-action "Lilo & Stitch" remake with $1.03 billion. A non-Motion Picture Association (MPA) film, China's animated blockbuster "Ne Zha 2," remains 2025's biggest release with $1.9 billion. Another Disney juggernaut, James Cameron's epic "Avatar: Fire and Ash," could contend for the…...

14+ min ago (379+ words) Wicked: For Good, starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, is the sequel to Wicked, and it is already one of the top 110 highest-grossing films on the domestic box office. It has now surpassed the domestic haul of the Johnny Depp starrer Pirates of the Caribbean film. Keep scrolling for the box office numbers. The musical fantasy film remains in the domestic top 5, but the buzz is lower than that of its predecessor. Wicked was released in 2024 and became the third-highest-grossing film of the year domestically. The sequel is on track to surpass the $500 million milestone worldwide during this three-day weekend. It has, however, surpassed the break-even target successfully. Wicked: For Good collected $2.3 million on its 4th Friday at the box office in North America. It declined by 49.9% from last Friday after losing 505 theaters on Thursday. After twenty-six days, the musical fantasy…...

15+ min ago (415+ words) Chrisean Rock addressed a public altercation at the Compton Parade after being jumped by several women and later said she plans to hold herself accountable. Chrisean Rock walked away unscathed and defiant after a chaotic brawl broke out during the Compton Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 13, where she was seen fighting off several women in a crowd. Footage from the scene quickly made its rounds on social media, showing the rapper and reality TV personality stepping out of her vehicle and engaging in a heated exchange that escalated into a physical confrontation. The clash unfolded during what was intended to be a festive community event in Compton, California. Surrounded and seemingly outnumbered, Rock held her ground as multiple videos captured her in the middle of the melee. The motive behind the dispute apparently started over a phone. In the first…...

15+ min ago (280+ words) Given the role that fear plays in Derry, Hanlon becomes an integral player in the military's quest to infiltrate and extract the town's dark curse. Despite his condition, though, Hanlon still showcases the gamut of emotions throughout the series, showcasing Adepo's range while still remaining a steady, assertive presence. Ahead of the finale, Variety caught up with the actor to talk about his part on the show, his relationships with his co-stars and his globetrotting year of performances. I had not read the book. I watched the original miniseries starring Tim Curry, and then I watched both films. I was a fan of Andy's before I met him in Vancouver " at least the first movie had come out, so I was already a fan of him as a filmmaker, and the chance to do the prequel version of this character…...

15+ min ago (182+ words) BY Galen Fries / December 14, 2025 SOUTHCOM's Pirate Upgrade. The mission is sus, but the fit is fire! Every few decades, the Pentagon rediscovers that the sea has not changed, only the excuses for sailing it. The flags are different, there are more lawyers, and the briefing slides glow brighter, but the task remains brutally familiar: find the ship, board the ship, take the cargo, and call it a day. When strategy runs out of clean lines, it starts borrowing from history. The modern operator is handed a mission set that looks suspiciously like something last issued with rum rations and rope ladders. It is less a transformation than a wardrobe change, like a Formula One pit crew suddenly told" the team will be racing the N'rburgring in spurs and leather. This is what adaptation looks like when great power competition drifts…...

15+ min ago (871+ words) Love her or hate her, Taylor Swift is everywhere. We've barely recovered from Eras " the glitter's not even out of our shoes " and now the album/tour hype cycle is revving up again. But if you're already feeling the eye-roll coming on, ask yourself this: is it Taylor you're tired of, or the battalion of Swifties ready to descend the moment you express anything less than full-body devotion? Because " and I say this as someone who enjoys the woman's music " it's often not Taylor that's overwhelming; it's her fans acting like she's the unofficial deity of modern pop. Look, I went to the Eras Tour. You will, 100 per cent, catch me pointing at a lilac dress and saying: "Very Speak Now coded." Hey, I'm 32-going-on-Gen-Z, okay? But there's a limit, no? The way you'd be bothered if someone insulted your…...