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Lindsay Clancy, during her murder trial, on 13 August 2026, in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Photograph: Josh Reynolds/APLindsay Clancy, during her murder trial, on 13 August 2026, in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Photograph: Josh Reynolds/AP Analysis

LOS ANGELES — At KCON LA 2026, a K-pop concert hosted by CJ Group in Los Angeles on the 16th local time, Amelia, 16, a high school student from Visalia, California, said she came with her parents because she is a fan of the K-pop girl group ILLIT. She said she had also visited the…

Disney Parks fans got a genuinely big night out of this year’s D23, and the buzz wasn’t limited to any one park or coast. From a surprise celebrity cameo to a first teaser trailer for a brand new ride, the event delivered a steady stream of Avengers Campus updates that theme park fans have been…

In a shock toStar Wars fans, Nick Joseph, best known for appearing as Major Arhul Hextrophon in Episode IV – A New Hope, has suddenly died, according to the actor’s close friend.

D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa is officially here! This is truly the most epic weekend, bringing together the most creative and fashionable fans in one electric place as we celebrate the power of fandom across the worlds of Disney.

The Skim is back for another episode of pop culture chat – and this week, we’re delving deep into the world of fandoms and, of course, fangirls.

This past February, my friend Stari asked me two questions: “Do you like Umamusume?” followed immediately by “Would you go see a movie with me?” My answers were “I only know that it exists lol” and, after a couple follow-up questions, “Putting it on my calendar now!!” At the time, I had no idea what…

Kai Cenat is a defining creator of modern livestream culture. He’s Twitch’s biggest streamer, with millions of followers and an influence that extends far beyond just one channel. That includes TONE, the personal care brand on Shopify he co-founded alongside members of the AMP Creator Collective.

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Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is no longer just one of 2026’s biggest movies. It is becoming a commercial ecosystem, with brands across audio, gaming, streetwear, and watches finding ways to turn the film’s fandom into products, collectibles, and digital experiences.