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Los Angeles – September 12, 2026 -- King's Hawaiian has launched Soft Swirl Cinnamon Bites, a new snack now available at major grocery retailers nationwide alongside its existing Soft Pretzel Bites.

To promote the launch, the bakery brand teamed up with Taylor Hanson of the band Hanson to record "MMMBites," a reworked version of the group's 1997 hit "MMMBop," timed ahead of the song's 30th anniversary. The collaboration anchors a new ad campaign called "Mmmoments."

The campaign features humorous ads showing Bites fixing bad days

The first spot, titled "Mmmondays," debuted on September 7 and shows Taylor Hanson sharing King's Hawaiian Bites during everyday annoyances -- like a rough Monday morning or a cramped airplane middle seat -- before breaking into the "MMMBites" chorus.

Los Angeles – September 12, 2026 -- ShareAScan, a patent-pending platform that turns clothing, accessories and everyday objects into scannable digital links, will be featured in this year's Emmy nominee and presenter gift bags.

A single QR code can hold unlimited changing content

Unlike a standard QR code locked to one destination, ShareAScan lets owners swap out what a scan reveals -- text, photos, videos, music, social profiles, portfolios, shops or causes -- without replacing the physical item or code itself.

Two sisters built the platform while still in school

Founders Shara and Kailey Zuckerman run the Maryland-based company as students: Shara studies business, finance and artificial intelligence in college, while Kailey is still in high school. Both have competed in Shark Tank-style contests and the Wharton Global High School Investment Competition.

Los Angeles – September 11, 2026 -- Azuki Labs will release the first chapter of its original manga series AZUKI for free on Azuki.com starting September 17 at 9:00 AM PDT, with new chapters arriving on the third Thursday of every month at no cost to readers.

Former Overwatch art director creates the series

Arnold Tsang, who served as Character Art Director for Blizzard Entertainment's Overwatch and helped shape the game's hero roster and lore, wrote and illustrated AZUKI. It marks his first original serialized manga and his first return to comics since working on Udon's Street Fighter series.

Story follows two sisters torn apart by mysterious Gates

The plot centers on Shao, who searches for her missing sister Rei after Rei disappears beyond a set of ancient Gates. The search draws Shao into a conflict threatening both worlds, forcing her to confront buried secrets and difficult choices tied to family and destiny.

Los Angeles – September 11, 2026 -- La Proue, a female-founded luxury fragrance house, will introduce two new Eau de Parfums, Phare 143 and Voilune, backstage at the 78th Emmy Awards Official Giving Suite, produced by Distinctive Assets in support of the Television Academy Foundation.

The exclusive backstage experience will welcome presenters, performers and nominees including Jamie Lee Curtis, Lisa Kudrow, Michelle Pfeiffer, Jean Smart, Zendaya, Quinta Brunson, Keri Russell, Claire Danes, Carey Mulligan, Dakota Fanning and host Mariska Hargitay, making them among the first to experience the brand's scents.

Founder Leighanne Neville built the brand around women who navigate their own path

"I created La Proue as a reminder to stand in your own strength — feminine, grounded and confident," Neville said, adding that debuting the fragrances backstage at the Emmys, among artists who forged their own paths, feels meaningful to the brand's mission.

Los Angeles – September 11, 2026 -- Peptide Tracker, a free iOS and Android app for logging peptide protocols, has rolled out three updates -- versions 2.15.0 through 2.17.0 -- adding split-dose tracking, a fully custom compound library, and new organization tools at no cost.

The app now supports doses drawn from two separate vials

When a single vial doesn't hold enough liquid for a full dose, users can split the draw across two vials, with the app guiding them through each vial's own syringe markings. The dose history log then reflects the split accurately. The setup process also now asks how a dose is measured before showing matching units, reducing mix-ups between drug amount and syringe marks.

Los Angeles – September 09, 2026 -- Huion has unveiled the Kamvas Pad 12, a new Android tablet built for artists and note-takers who want a lightweight, all-in-one creative device. The launch comes one year after the company's Kamvas Slate series debuted, expanding Huion's tablet lineup as competition in the digital drawing space heats up.

The stylus attaches magnetically and never needs charging

The standout feature is the bundled PW600C pen, a battery-free EMR stylus powered by Huion's PenTech 4.0 technology. It snaps onto the tablet magnetically, making it easy to carry both pieces together without hunting for a charging cable or spare batteries.

Los Angeles – September 09, 2026 -- Huion has officially launched the Kamvas Pad 12, a new Android drawing tablet that arrives one year after the debut of its Kamvas Slate lineup.

The tablet ships with a magnetic, battery-free stylus

The Kamvas Pad 12 pairs with the PW600C EMR stylus, built on Huion's PenTech 4.0 technology. The pen requires no battery and attaches magnetically to the tablet for easy storage and portability.

A 12.2-inch screen delivers 2K resolution at 90Hz

The display runs at 2,400 x 1,600 resolution with a 90Hz refresh rate, aimed at sharp detail and smooth stroke rendering. Its 3:2 aspect ratio suits document reading, and a split-screen function lets users draw from reference images or take notes while reading.

Los Angeles – September 08, 2026 -- ALS Network and the Hellenic ALS Association have announced a joint campaign built around a paddling expedition through the Greek Islands, running October 5-12, to raise funds and awareness for people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in both the United States and Greece.

Tom Horton, a longtime supporter of ALS Network, will lead the journey alongside nine family members and friends, honoring his late mother, whose Greek heritage shaped his connection to the country. Donations collected through ALS Network's Greece expedition campaign will fund the organization's work in the U.S., while the Hellenic ALS Association will direct fundraising toward its programs for people with ALS across Greece.

Los Angeles – September 08, 2026 -- LearnAboutWine.com has scheduled a run of ultra-exclusive tasting dinners across Los Angeles this fall and winter, giving collectors a chance to drink rare bottles they normally keep locked in cellars.

Pétrus meets the First Growths in a blind Bordeaux showdown

On September 10 at 6:45 PM, 71Above -- the 71st-floor restaurant at 633 W. 5th Street led by Executive Chef Javier Lopez -- hosts a blind tasting pairing 1983 and 1975 Pétrus against a full horizontal of 2000-vintage First Growths, opening with a flight of white Bordeaux.

Harlan, Screaming Eagle and Scarecrow headline a cult-wine dinner for eight

On September 24 at 6:45 PM, The Peninsula Beverly Hills' Belvedere Restaurant, under Executive Chef Luis Cuadra, will pour nine wines from three of California's most sought-after producers in a private dining room capped at eight guests.

Merced, California – September 08, 2026 -- A new HelloNation article breaks down why national average roofing price figures fail to predict what California homeowners actually pay for a roof replacement, with costs shifting by thousands of dollars between comparable homes.

Roof size sets the baseline price

Roofing is priced by the square, with one square equal to 100 square feet of coverage. Larger homes require more material, labor hours, and time, and California's diverse home sizes and architectural styles create a wide pricing spread from project to project.