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Realtor.com News reports that HGTV is launching a new renovation series this fall, with a host who has spent years confronting construction disasters in South Florida. The show, which begins September 2, enters a market where botched jobs are not merely television drama but a recurring financial hazard
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HousingWire reports that two mortgage producers, Vito Roppo and Nick Ferrante, have joined Rate with a combined $155 million in production, launching a new branch in Elmhurst, Illinois. The move signals continued competition for talent and market share in the Chicago-area mortgage landscape, as firms consolidate experienced originators
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BREAKING — Rolling Stone Music reports that Kacey Musgraves brought Troye Sivan on stage at Madison Square Garden to perform their duet "Easy" for the first time live, a moment that arrived during the second of two sold-out nights in New York. The pairing reunited the two
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BREAKING — Rolling Stone Music reports that a judge has reversed course in a sprawling reggaeton lawsuit, ending a large portion of the case that involved roughly 1,800 songs from prominent artists including Karol G, Drake, Pitbull, Daddy Yankee, and Justin Bieber. The ruling marks a significant legal win
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BREAKING — National Mortgage News reports that United Wholesale Mortgage has rolled out what it calls a "first-of-its-kind" ChatGPT plugin, a move designed to route prospective borrowers toward independent mortgage brokers nationwide. The launch signals that major lenders now view generative AI not as a
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Pro Football Talk reports that Raiders rookie defensive end Keyron Crawford will miss his entire first season after being placed on injured reserve during final roster cuts, with head coach Klint Kubiak confirming Wednesday that the third-round pick suffered an Achilles injury. The timing is particularly cruel for
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Yahoo Sports reports that Amazon Prime Video has secured exclusive local streaming rights for six NHL franchises this season, expanding its footprint in live sports through a multiyear league agreement. The arrangement covers defending champion Carolina along with Anaheim, Columbus, Dallas, Minnesota, and St. Louis, bringing regional hockey broadcasts
Summer box office got a boost — up 25 percent — thanks in part to films that cost less than $25 million, upending conventional wisdom that only the priciest tentpoles can pack multiplexes.
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Just Jared reports that HBO has released a new trailer for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, offering a clearer glimpse at several key characters including Quirrell, additional footage of Snape and Dumbledore, and the young trio at the story's center. The trailer marks an
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Deadline reports that Always Lalisa, a feature documentary directed by Sue Kim tracing a pivotal year in the life of K-Pop star Lisa, will receive a global theatrical release through Trafalgar Releasing beginning October 12, with a limited IMAX engagement included, before moving to an exclusive streaming run
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Variety reports that CANEX Creations Inc., the pan-African investment platform behind films including the Cannes premiere "Clarissa," has assembled a slate of works in progress for the inaugural TIFF: The Market. The lineup includes a sequel to director Editi Effiong's breakout Netflix hit "
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HousingWire reports that Florida's insurance market is showing real signs of stabilization, with nearly 20 carriers entering or reentering the state following reforms enacted in 2022 and 2023. The renewed competition is translating into smoother transactions for buyers, who had faced escalating quoting delays and eleventh-hour
