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Marcos’ frequent touring and appearances in comedy festivals takes him all over the world, from New York to Melbourne, Australia, to Edinburgh, Scotland.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026 -
The Venice Biennale is around the corner, but there are about 200 biennale-type festivals worldwide today.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The main-stage festivities at Coachella 2026 ended earlier than expected Friday night.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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Next year's second major will be played at the Fields Ranch East course at PGA Frisco, with the tournament and festivities scheduled from May 17-23, 2027.—
Stewart McKenzie,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The story centres on a couple in the days before their anniversary celebrations, whose relationship is quietly upended when a letter arrives from Switzerland – connected to the decades-old discovery of a woman’s body preserved in glacial ice.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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Here is a look at other KVIFF celebrations set for this year.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
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Designed with a long-lasting teakwood, the outdoor loveseat is just as effective in supporting outdoor soirees, from intimate BBQs, to nights stargazing around a cozy firepit.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
3 Apr. 2026
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From actors and studio executives to fashion designers and billionaires, A-list attendees arrived in style for exclusive post-ceremony soirees including the Vanity Fair after-party and the Oscars Governors Ball.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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On his most recent project, Cosa Nuestra, Rauw combines different eras and modern sounds with traditional rhythms and dances on a stage with a Broadway feel—this is something only Rauw can do.—
Time,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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By the time prom approached, Bray had already made dresses for multiple school dances — but taking on a prom gown still felt like a leap.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Every league has flaws, but the NBA stands out for how often blowouts, injuries, and sloppy play dominate the product.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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For the entirety of NBA history until the 2020s, the frequency of blowouts did not significantly increase later in the season.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Bias masquerades as opinion, with no guidance and no intent to help.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Burnout masquerades as ambition.—
Kelly Ehlers,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2026
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Hurst also has good speed and size (6-4) and high-level production — 71 receptions for 1,004 yards last season and has 15 touchdowns in two years at Georgia State.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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Pickens showed out with the best marks of his career in 93 receptions for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Hoedowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoedowns. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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