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Rochester, N.Y. – September 19, 2026 -- Eight circus companies take over downtown Rochester this weekend as the ESL Rochester Fringe Festival launches CIRCUS IN THE CITY, the first large-scale outdoor circus event of its kind in Western New York. The free performances run Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19, with shows at Parcel 5 from 5 to 10 p.m. and Gibbs Street from 5 to 9 p.m.

The broader ESL Rochester Fringe Festival continues through September 26, marking its 15th season with 715 performances across 297 productions at 45 venues in 12 days.

Las Vegas – September 18, 2026 -- Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino is marking the first anniversary of Universal Horror Unleashed with two new overnight packages that pair a stay in its year-round Halloween Suite with tickets to the horror attraction at AREA15.

The Ultra Spooky package bundles transportation, drinks and a prize pack

The Halloween Suite Ultra Spooky Hotel Package includes a two-night stay in the Halloween Suite, two tickets to Universal Horror Unleashed, round-trip transportation between Westgate and AREA15, a specialty cocktail at Velvet Bar, an exclusive Halloween prize pack and surprise seasonal amenities. Guests can book it by calling 702-732-5631.

A simpler Suite & Ticket option is also available

A second option, the Halloween Suite & Ticket Package, offers a two-night stay in the Halloween Suite plus two tickets to Universal Horror Unleashed, bookable online.

Kansas City – September 16, 2026 -- America Haunts, the national association of premier haunted attractions, has released its Road Trip Worthy Top 5 for 2026, naming five haunted attractions built to anchor an entire fall getaway rather than a quick October stop.

Talon Falls Screampark debuts a new hayride near the Paducah metro in Kentucky

The park's 2026 season adds Blood Creek Haunted Hayride: Mutant's Revenge to its existing lineup, bringing the total to 10 haunted mazes at one location. Its position near the Kentucky, Illinois, Missouri and Tennessee borders makes it a natural stop for travelers crossing state lines.

Unterföhring – September 11, 2026 -- German broadcaster SAT.1 is partnering with the country's cinema and distribution associations to bring KINOFEST 2026 to more than 700 cinemas and over 2,700 screens on September 12 and 13, offering tickets for just 5 euros each.

Every seat, every screen joins the discount weekend

The event is organized by HDF KINO e.V., AllScreens e.V., AG Kino e.V. and AG Verleih e.V., with SAT.1 serving as a key partner. Cinemas nationwide will also host additional on-site promotions during the two-day festival.

New releases headline the discounted lineup

Moviegoers can catch a lineup of current releases at the reduced price, including "Steckerlfischfiasko" starring Sebastian Bezzel, director Paul Greengrass's "The Uprising -- Für die Freiheit," and the Oasis reunion tour documentary "Oasis: Don't Look Back In Anger."

Unterföhring – September 09, 2026 -- German late-night show "TV total" airs its 200th episode on ProSieben and streaming service Joyn on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 8:15 p.m.

Pufpaff has hosted the show through major political and cultural moments

Host Sebastian Pufpaff has anchored the program, mixing comedy sketches with celebrity interviews and stunts. In episode 5, broadcast on December 8, 2021, he impersonated soccer coach Marco Rose using the hashtag #echteLiebe. In episode 134, aired on February 18, 2025, he interviewed the German chancellor in the midst of an election campaign.

The show has also taken its format on the road, appearing at Munich's Oktoberfest, various festivals, and the ZDF Fernsehgarten. Pufpaff has attempted wrestling, tower diving, and wok racing as part of the show's recurring stunt segments.

New York – September 09, 2026 -- The Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show starring Bad Bunny won seven Emmys at the 78th Emmy Awards, making it the most-awarded Super Bowl Halftime Show in Emmy history.

The show swept technical and creative categories

The performance, executive produced by Roc Nation and JAŸ-Z, took home trophies for Outstanding Variety Special (Live), Outstanding Music Direction, Outstanding Directing For A Variety Special, and Outstanding Choreography For Variety or Reality Programming. It also won Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Variety Series Or Special, Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction For A Special, and Outstanding Technical Direction and Camerawork For A Special.

Leipzig – September 09, 2026 -- The 32nd Goldene Henne awards show turned the Leipzig trade fair grounds into a glittering stage last night, drawing up to 3.4 million viewers on Das Erste and an 18 percent market share.

International stars headline the musical lineup

Take That, Helene Fischer, Johannes Oerding, Unheilig, Michael Schulte and Peter Maffay performed alongside Florian Künstler and the MDR Kinderchor. Fischer debuted her new single live for the first time, while Take That teamed up with Michael Patrick Kelly for what organizers called a German premiere.

New York – September 08, 2026 -- Tickets are now on sale for "Jim Henson's Harmonious Hoopla," a musical revue playing just two nights, Thursday, September 24, 2026, and Friday, September 25, 2026, both at 7:00 PM. The show is part of the Museum of the Moving Image's celebration of Jim Henson's 90th birthday, with tickets available at movingimage.org and discounted pricing for MoMI members.

The production comes from The Jim Henson Company and Heather Henson, pulling songs from across the Henson universe, including Fraggle Rock, Labyrinth, and Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas.

LOS ANGELES – September 04, 2026 -- Hallmark actors Ashley Williams and Nikki DeLoach will host the eighth annual Dance Party to End ALZ on Sunday, Sept. 13, at AVALON Hollywood, raising funds for the Alzheimer's Association's research grant program.

The fundraiser, founded by Kimberly Williams-Paisley in honor of her mother, has raised more than $2 million since its inception to accelerate Alzheimer's research and support scientific discoveries.

This year's event carries a Pajama Party theme with celebrity performers

Guests are encouraged to arrive in pajamas, slippers and sleep masks. Jonathan Bennett and Melissa Peterman will emcee the evening, which includes live musical performances, celebrity appearances, dancing and auctions.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING -- August 28, 2026 -- James Malcolm Band's "Is It Never Too Late" advanced to the Finals of American Songwriter's 3rd Annual Road Ready Talent Contest, the publication announced Aug. 27, 2026. The South Florida band, led by singer Malcolm Philip Flavell, moved past an earlier Semi-Finalist round and now stands one selection away from a live performance slot in Nashville this October. American Songwriter will select three finalists for that Nashville show. The recognition adds to a breakout year for the Davie, Florida-based act.