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just now (483+ words) This weekend's Instant Dance gamble was a success and a sign of more changes to come at Strictly Change is afoot at Strictly " and I'm not just talking about the seismic, imminent departure of its longstanding hosts, Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. This weekend producers introduced the Instant Dance, an improvised challenge that I thought would destabilise the whole show, but proved to be a runaway success. On paper, the Instant Dance should not have worked. Contestants picked an envelope at random, which contained a style of dance they had already learned during previous weeks. Then, in an uncertain flurry of chaos, they raced to rails of costumes on the dance floor, picked a suitable garment and pelted it to the backstage changing area to get ready. As tension mounted, they waited, terrified, for their turn, but fear soon turned…...

2+ min ago (309+ words) The newly renovated South County Regional Library is reopening at 9 a.m. Dec. 18. There will be an official ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. on Jan 7 that will be carried via livestream, on Lee County's YouTube channel. There will also be a community celebration from 10 a.m. to noon on Jan. 10 to include live steel drum music, balloon animals and face painting plus crafts, activities and fun giveaways. Regular operating hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday at 21100 Three Oaks Parkway in Estero. During reconstruction, the nearly 30-year-old South County Library operated out of a temporary branch at 18251 Three Oaks Parkway in Fort Myers. The 32,343 square foot library, which opened in 1996, underwent complete interior renovation along with mechanical system updates and exterior renovation. The interior renovations provide a more efficient and flexible use of the space including: The external improvements include…...

3+ min ago (609+ words) Mexico's Tulip Pictures, formerly Barraca Prods., is opening offices in Austin, Texas and Spain as it seeks to tap their respective incentives and foster new co-productions. Both places offer vibrant and infinite possibilities, said Lorena Villarreal, co-owner-founder of Tulip Pictures alongside her husband, Darian de la Fuente. Move comes as more Latin American companies are setting up shop in Madrid, including Chile's Clara Films and Peru's Tondero, among others. Villarreal's third directorial outing, "Life Is" ("La vida es") is also bowing its official international teaser trailer with Variety. The dark comedy had its world premiere at Argentina's Mar del Plata Film Festival, the only A-list festival in Latin America, where it was well received by critics and audiences alike. "Experiencing the film with the audience in the festival was priceless," said Villarreal who was deeply moved by the "great creative…...

3+ min ago (519+ words) Unicorn theatre, LondonThis exuberant adaptation of Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen's picture book moves with the rhythm of a child's racing imaginationNever mind what's hidden inside the wrapping paper, here's a bigger mystery: how does Santa go down the chimney? Mac Barnett's 2023 picture book of the same name appeals to inquisitive young readers by offering a festive selection of breaking-and-entering techniques. Does he find the key under the flower pot, post himself through the letterbox, even swim in through the taps? Jon Klassen's illustrations feature a pack of reindeer, with inscrutable expressions, watching Santa's increasingly wacky antics.Directing his own adaptation for the Unicorn's co-production with Told By an Idiot, Paul Hunter follows the book's rhythm of a child's racing imagination, with each far-fetched idea mooted, discarded, then swiftly replaced by another. He turns the book into a sort of…...

4+ min ago (339+ words) Lainey Wilson has another thing to celebrate. The country singer landed her fifth No. 1 on Billboard's Country Airplay chart with "Somewhere Over Laredo." That's not the only major impression the track has made. On Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, "Somewhere Over Laredo" has made its way to the ninth position. With that success, Wilson now has her ninth Top 10 on the chart. That puts her in third place'tied with Maren Morris'for number of Top 10 hits from solo women. She's behind only Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood. Looking at the chart overall, Wilson ties both Morris and Cole Swindell at No. 10 with her ninth hit. In the near future, "Somewhere Over Laredo" is poised to do even more great things. The track is nominated for Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance at the upcoming GRAMMY Awards, which will be…...

6+ min ago (178+ words) Are you ready for a double dose of classic rock? Then make plans for a big doubleheader of Styx and Chicago in 2026. The two classic rock acts are venturing off on their first-ever co-headlining road show " dubbed The Windy Cities Tour " All The Hits'Your Kind of Tour " which includes a stop in the Bay Area. Chicago and Styx (which also got its start in the famed "Windy City) perform Sept. 4 at Toyota Pavilion at Concord. Tickets go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. Dec. 5, livenation.com. There is also a presale for Citi cardmembers that begin at 10 a.m. Dec. 2. (The bands will also be offering their own presales.) "We are excited about the summer tour, says Chicago trumpeter Lee Loughnane. "Chicago has never toured with Styx before so it's going to be a lot of fun, we're looking forward to…...

6+ min ago (196+ words) With the boyband Sauti Sol, he's won a string of awards and even danced with President Barack Obama. But behind the success, Chimano had a secret: being gay in a country where gay sex is criminalised ... The gay Kenyan boyband star who refused to be defeated Available for over a year Willis Chimano is one of Kenya's biggest pop stars. With the boyband Sauti Sol, he's won a string of awards and even danced with President Barack Obama. But behind the success, Chimano had a secret: being gay in a country where gay sex is criminalised and people who identify as LGBT+ can experience violence and harassment. Since his childhood, Chimano had been hiding his sexuality but then in 2018 he was outed. Suddenly his career stood its toughest test as he was caught in a media frenzy and dealing with…...

8+ min ago (588+ words) Dec 1, 2025 | 1:16 PM EST Increased carbon dioxide equates to a green society. These are not our words, but the illustrious podcaster Joe Rogan's. Often known for his commentary on the UFC, Rogan has built an extensive platform on credibility and trust. But how much of that does he harness with his 'climate change is a hoax" agenda? Rogan has found himself in the heat for his controversial stance on matters with little backing. But the issue of global warming is not one to have opinions on without scientific grounds, like arguing who"s the GOAT of MMA. Although Rogan frequently employs science gurus on his podcasts, people can"t help but criticize the influencer for his biased views. Rogan began by bringing up the Netflix movie 'Don"t Look Up" while actively refuting its claims on climate change, as the Redditor…...

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8+ min ago (364+ words) LOS ANGELES, USA " Walt Disney's animated Zootopia 2 racked up an estimated $556 million in global ticket sales over the US Thanksgiving weekend, providing a strong kickoff to Hollywood's crucial holiday moviegoing season. Nearly half of the film's box office receipts from Wednesday, November 26, through Sunday, November 30, came from China, bucking a trend of Hollywood movies finishing behind locally made films. The $272 million tally made Zootopia 2 Hollywood's highest-grossing animated movie in China, surpassing a record set by the first Zootopia in 2016. Also in theaters, Universal Pictures' movie musical Wicked: For Good claimed $92.2 million worldwide in its second weekend, bringing its total to $393.3 million after 10 days. The fervor for the two films provided welcome news for movie theater owners who hope audiences will pack cinemas through Christmas, the second-busiest time of the year for moviegoing. Annual box office sales have yet to recover…...