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Don’t tell anyone but when host Jeneé Darden was a little girl in the ’80s, she would grab her grandmother’s broom while no one was looking. Then, raise it in the air and yell, “For the honor of Grayskull!” Sometimes she knocked over things while imitating “He-Man,” but he was one of her favorite childhood…

Welcome to “The Sights + Sounds Show with Jeneé Darden.” Where every week we tap into the Bay Area arts scene and bring you rich conversations with artists. On today’s show, Bay Area cartoonist and author Stephan Pastis, along with illustrator Will Henry talk about their new “He-Man” novel for kids. We revisit an interview with…

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For families who know Bluey through make-believe games, sibling chaos and small everyday adventures, the appeal has always been bigger than a single episode. Mattel is now trying to turn that familiarity into something fans can physically play with across several of its best-known brands.

There was a time when being a fan was relatively straightforward – you just had to watch the movie, then buy the album, follow the TV series or wait for the next game. The thing you loved usually existed in one place, and keeping up with it rarely required much more effort than showing up…

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s western New York roots run deep, and so does her love for the Buffalo Bills.

Yejun, a member of the virtual idol group PLAVE, has become the subject of an advertisement on a digital billboard at Hapjeong Station, showcasing fans’ support.

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BTS’s V has become the subject of a hot confession from a female WWE pro wrestler, sparking widespread attention.

The Eagles can add another famous fan to their roster: Nobel Peace Prize-wining activist Malala Yousafzai.