Entertainment Awards

Palmetto, Fla. – October 02, 2026 -- Monster Jam fans can catch new weekly episodes of Monster Jam Primetime for free starting Thursday, October 1, at 8 p.m. ET, with two fresh episodes dropping every Thursday on the Monster Jam Channel.

The series streams across nine free ad-supported streaming (FAST) platforms: Amazon Prime Video, The Roku Channel, VIZIO WatchFree+, Pluto TV, LG Channels, Plex, Local Now, Rakuten TV, and the newly added Xumo Play. Episodes also premiere simultaneously on the Monster Jam YouTube channel, where they remain available on demand.

Encore airings give fans a second chance to watch.

Each episode repeats the following Thursday starting at 6 p.m. ET, with additional re-airs on select Saturdays surrounding live Monster Jam event coverage.

Costa Mesa – October 02, 2026 -- Winter Fest OC returns to the OC Fair and Event Center on November 27, running through January 3, 2027, with a brand-new holiday light trail and expanded attractions for its 12th year.

The light trail adds seven themed walk-through experiences

Guests entering the all-new holiday light trail pass through the Peppermint Tunnel, Singing Forest and Aurora Snowfall Walk before reaching the Light Field, Grand Cove and Evergreen Tunnel. The Grand Cove features large trees lit in red and green, a plaza with ornaments, a real pine forest and a starfield backdrop. The light trail is included in general admission during normal operating hours.

Cerritos, Calif. – October 02, 2026 -- NEOWIZ and Beard Papa's are launching a limited-time BrownDust2 collaboration on October 9, 2026, at participating Beard Papa's locations across the United States, running through November 9.

Two character-inspired cream puffs anchor the promotion

The Zenith Puff features seasonal pumpkin spice custard in a cinnamon-topped eclair, while the Wilhelmina Puff combines vanilla custard, white chocolate and vanilla Oreo cookie crumble eclair. Both are named after fan-favorite characters from the BrownDust2 game.

A 6-Pack Combo Gift Set bundles treats with collectibles

The set includes one of each limited-time puff, one Chocolate Puff, one Cookies & Cream Puff and two Original Cream Puffs. It also comes with acrylic character standees, character can badges, a sticker sheet and an exclusive in-game reward code, while supplies last.

Kansas City – October 01, 2026 -- America Haunts has named its top five haunted attractions for 2026, recognizing the mega-haunts that deliver the Best Scream for Your Buck through year-round preparation and large-scale production.

Erebus leads with nearly 30 years of immersive horror

Erebus Haunted Attraction in Pontiac, Michigan, takes guests on a four-story descent through more than half a mile of indoor sets centered on Dr. Colber's world of experimentation. The attraction has operated for nearly 30 years, drawing Halloween fans from throughout Metro Detroit.

Las Vegas – October 01, 2026 -- Neon City Festival revealed its expanded 2026 lineup for a free, all-ages, three-day celebration set for Nov. 20-22 in downtown Las Vegas.

Diplo, Big Boi and Three 6 Mafia headline newly announced acts

Diplo, Big Boi, Cobra Starship, Freddie Gibbs, Joyce Manor and Three 6 Mafia join previously confirmed performers Kaskade, Subtronics and The Fray for the third annual event.

Friday's bill features Diplo and Cobra Starship

The Nov. 20 lineup includes Diplo, Cobra Starship, Freddie Gibbs, The Paradox, Babyface Ray, Summerlin House Mafia and Split Persona.

Saturday brings Subtronics, The Fray and Three 6 Mafia

Nov. 21 performers include Subtronics, The Fray, Three 6 Mafia, Slick Rick, Parachute, LUCKY, The Far Worst, Hoity-Toity and Kings/Kings, alongside the Unity Events Neon Showcase featuring Marsik, VLITO, Carson Wysocki, Allergic, Rainbolt and Shawn.

Los Angeles – October 01, 2026 -- ComplexCon celebrates its 10-year anniversary on October 3-4, 2026, relocating for the first time to Los Angeles after a two-year run in Las Vegas that drew more than 70,000 attendees in 2025. The festival will span the Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena, bringing together more than 300 brands across over half a million square feet of exhibition space.

Playboi Carti joins Hiroshi Fujiwara as Artistic Director

Rapper Playboi Carti and streetwear pioneer Hiroshi Fujiwara, alongside his label Fragment Design, will lead creative direction for the anniversary edition, shaping programming, product drops and the overall festival experience. Fujiwara will debut exclusive collaborations spanning apparel, collectibles and wearables, including partnerships with Disney/Mickey Mouse, Pokémon, the Los Angeles Dodgers, Ray-Ban, Street Fighter, BRABUS and BE@RBRICK.

Waco – October 01, 2026 -- Topgolf is converting McLane Stadium into a temporary golf and fan entertainment venue from October 29 through November 1, marking the first Topgolf Live Stadium Series event in the Big 12 and at a Texas college.

Up to 22 hitting bays will fill the stadium field

Guests can hit golf balls toward interactive targets set up on the field and compete for prizes, part of the Topgolf Live Experience installed directly inside the Baylor Bears' home stadium.

A Friday night watch party starts at 6:30 p.m. on October 30

The in-stadium event will show the Baylor-UCF football game on the big screen. Access comes included with any Topgolf Live experience ticket, or fans can buy a standalone ticket just for the watch party.

Burbank, Calif. – September 29, 2026 -- Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood has opened ticket sales for Gilmore Girls Holidays, a new fan event replacing its former Holidays Made Here celebration, running December 12, 2026 through January 3, 2027 and closed on Christmas Day.

General admission costs $79, while a Studio Tour Bundle including both the holiday event and the full studio tour costs $124. Tickets are available now at the venue's official site.

Luke's Apartment Reopens on Its Original Soundstage

The event recreates Luke's Apartment inside Stage 13, the original filming location, built from the production's original specifications. Guests can also walk through an expanded version of the Gilmore Estate and visit a new Chilton School Graduation Courtyard set, along with an interactive Rory's Basket Auction experience.

Providenciales – September 22, 2026 -- Viral toddler techno artist Lenny Pearce brought four live performances to Beaches Turks and Caicos between September 16 and 21, 2026, as part of the resort's annual Fall Fam Jam celebration running through October.

Four shows spanned the resort's stages and pools

Kansas City – September 20, 2026 -- America Haunts, the national trade association for haunted attractions, has named its Top 5 Fan Favorite Haunted Attractions for 2026, spotlighting venues in Texas, Georgia, Missouri, Utah and New York that draw repeat visitors year after year.

Five attractions made the 2026 list

The honorees are Cutting Edge Haunted House near Fort Worth, Texas, now in its 37th season; NETHERWORLD Haunted House in the Atlanta metro area, marking 30 years; Beast Haunted Attraction in Kansas City, Missouri, in its 36th season; Nightmare on 13th in Salt Lake City, Utah, also celebrating 37 years; and Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Attractions in Ulster Park, New York, now in its 34th season.