Art & Culture

Arlington, Virginia – November 03, 2026 -- Season 46 of Military Makeover with Montel premieres November 5 at 7:30 a.m. ET/PT on Lifetime. The season follows the full renovation of the Florida home of the Weatherholt family, with support from the Navy Mutual Aid Association, which is marking its tenth year of partnership with the show.

A firefighter paramedic who served twice overseas gets a home makeover

William "Billy" Weatherholt enlisted in the Air Force at 17, soon after the September 11, 2001 attacks. He hoped to serve as a firefighter and EMT. He deployed twice: to Kyrgyzstan in 2006 and to Qatar in 2009 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He also volunteered for the Honor Guard, taking part in dignified transfers and funeral services for fallen servicemembers.

Oulu – November 02, 2026 -- Hill Climb Racing 2 players on iOS and Android can claim a new free gift every day throughout November as the game marks its 10th anniversary.

Four weekly themes bring new tracks and events

Finnish developer Fingersoft has split the celebration into four themed weeks. Adventure opens the month with two new tracks, The Great Below and The Climb. The Climb also introduces a new game mode. Shocking week follows with a new event type and special anniversary surprises.

Lore & History looks back with a collectible Lore Book event. Conspiracy closes the month with a UFO-themed event and a few hints at what might come to the game next.

Extra rewards and a new look arrive in the game

Beyond the daily gifts, players can find extra rewards in the Season Pass and Trophy Road. The game also gets anniversary artwork, including a logo animation, a new splash screen and a new menu background.

NEW YORK – November 02, 2026 -- SiriusXM subscribers can tune in to a dedicated Wu-Tang Clan channel on the SiriusXM app from November 4 through December 1. The Wu-Tang Clan Channel presented by Rock The Bells Radio is a pop-up station built around the hip-hop group's catalog.

The channel mixes classic tracks with exclusive interviews

Programming covers classic anthems, essential album cuts, solo projects, and live performances. SiriusXM also promises exclusive interviews with Wu-Tang Clan members, rare stories behind the music, and special programming available only on its platform.

Wu-Wednesdays take over LL COOL J's channel 43

Every Wednesday in November, LL COOL J's Rock The Bells Radio on SiriusXM channel 43 will be dedicated to Wu-Tang. The "Wu-Wednesdays" cover the group's career of more than three decades, with music, exclusive commentary, behind-the-scenes insights, and personal reflections on the collective's legacy.

Erfurt -- KiKA will air the award-winning documentary "Zirkuskind" on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. It will be available on the KiKA channel, on kika.de and in the KiKA app.

A road movie that mixes real footage with animation

The film follows Santino, who travels from town to town with his family and lives among caravans, animals and the circus ring. The documentary road movie combines real-life observation with animated sequences. It offers a look into the life of one of the last traveling circus families in Germany.

Santino's great-grandfather tells the family's stories

Santino's great-grandfather, one of Germany's last great circus directors, recounts the tales of the family's ancestors. They include contortionists, daring stunts and bull elephants. The result is a portrait of a family whose everyday life revolves around cohesion, tradition and constant movement.

Mainz – November 02, 2026 -- ZDF is rewriting its November schedule, starting with the 8:15 p.m. slot on Monday, Nov. 2, which now carries the programming block "Zum Tode von Regina Ziegler" (On the Death of Regina Ziegler).

Monday's prime-time film is a 2023 comedy

The slot features "Familie Bundschuh - Bundschuh vs. Bundschuh," a comedy loosely based on Andrea Sawatzki's novel series. Sawatzki plays Gundula Bundschuh, Axel Milberg plays Gerald, and Judy Winter plays Susanne. Franziska Meyer-Price directed from a script by Stefan Kuhlman. The film first aired on Oct. 2, 2023. Regular programming resumes at 9:45 p.m. "Der Fernsehfilm der Woche: Der Geier - Blut und Zweifel" moves to a later date.

HIGHLAND, Calif. – November 02, 2026 -- Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel has kept its AAA Five Diamond designation for a third straight year, and it remains the only casino resort in the United States to hold the rating.

Fewer than 1% of AAA-inspected hotels earn the rating

The designation goes to fewer than 1% of nearly 23,000 AAA-inspected hotels. To earn and keep it, properties go through unannounced evaluations by AAA inspectors, who assess every part of the guest experience, from accommodations and amenities to service.

Kenji Hall, General Manager of the resort, credited the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation's long stewardship of the enterprise and the work of team members over the past 40 years.

Karlsruhe – November 02, 2026 -- The 23rd ARD Hörspieltage run from November 5 to 8, 2026, and most of the program is free to attend. This year's motto is "Nothing Serious," with humor as the focus of the German-speaking world's most important audio drama festival.

Venues expand to a museum for the first time

The festival takes place at the ZKM and the HfG, and for the first time at the Kunstmuseum. SWR leads the organization, and Mareike Maage directs it. Actor and DJ Lars Eidinger will play a set at the Kunstmuseum on opening night.

A panel opens the festival by asking what makes us laugh

The four-day event starts with the discussion "Worüber lachen wir?" ("What do we laugh about?"). Audio drama director Leonhard Koppelmann, comedian Aurel Mertz and film director Isabel Schneider take part. Podium talks, audio dramas and live acts explore what humor is and how it has changed over time.

Unterföhring – November 02, 2026 -- ProSieben will broadcast the "Promi Padel WM - Wer holt den PadelCity Cup?" live from the Arena Oberhausen on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 20:15, and the celebrity field now includes tennis stars, a pop singer and a handball world champion.

Tennis stars and a singer swap their usual stages for the court

Former top-ten player and Grand Slam semifinalist Andrea Petkovic is among the new names. She joins Grand Slam winner Laura Siegemund and presenter and actor Wayne Carpendale. Singer Vanessa Mai trades the microphone for a padel racket. Content creators Aditotoro, Fionntime and TheLordJohny, racing driver Sophia Flörsch and handball world champion Pascal Hens complete the latest additions.

Shanghai – November 02, 2026 -- Fans of Hatsune Miku can now see two new 1/12-scale collectible figures from toy brand Blokees: a Gomora-themed ULTRAMIKU and a Snow Miku. Both debuted at the "MIKU WITH YOU 2026" concert in Shanghai, held from October 31 to November 1, where Blokees was the official strategic partner.

Two DaaLaMode figures make their debut

The BLOKEES-DaaLaMode 1/12 ULTRAMIKU "Kaiju Party" Collaboration Series Gomora Ver. pairs a fully articulated figure with a plush costume. It draws on the monster from Ultraman for a cross-IP design.

The BLOKEES-DaaLaMode 1/12 Snow Miku follows Snow Miku's winter-inspired look. It has detailed costume elements, a translucent gradient hairstyle, dedicated accessories and 18+ points of articulation.

Seoul – November 01, 2026 -- American fans can now stream "Weirdo," the pre-debut single from HYPEVERSE, a virtual K-pop idol group that Philandart Studio built for U.S. audiences. The track came out October 7 through Universal Music Korea.

Five virtual artists speak native-level English

The group has five artists with roots in Japan, the United States, Korea and Europe. All five speak English at a native level, and they connect with fans through their personalities and humor. Philandart Studio is aiming at Gen Z and Gen Alpha.

Pop, anime-style fantasy and pets share one multiverse

HYPEVERSE blends pop music, anime-inspired fantasy and pet companions. Its multiverse is a place where music connects different worlds. The group invites young fans to treat their differences as strengths. "Weirdo" carries the same message, celebrating individuality and the freedom to love what you love.