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Block Blast! Scales to 70M DAU as Hungry Studio Runs Over 10,000 Experiments in a Single Year NEW YORK -- Hungry Studio announced that its flagship title, Block Blast!, has reached 70M DAU and 300M MAU globally — a scale supported by a year-long experimentation system, with more than ... Connections, Local Flavors, and Luxurious Experiences Top the 2026 Bacardi Cocktail Trends Report This year’s findings highlight a move towards more meaningful occasions, micro-indulgence, and storytelling cocktail experiences. The Margarita will be the #1 bar call globally in 2026, according to the Bacardi Cocktail Trends Report. HAMILTON, BERMUDA -- The five defining trends set to reshape cocktail culture and the spiri ... Korean Consumers Show Strong Latent Demand for Scuba Diving, Demonstrating Greater Openness Than Japan Despite lower experience rates, Korea has a significantly larger interest base, with higher willingness for overseas training and stronger conversion potential. SEOUL -- A recent comparative survey on scuba diving perception conducted by Manta Dive reveals that although Korean consumers have relatively low experience rates, they display higher curiosity and o ... Amazfit Introduces the Future of Sports Technology at CES 2026 Visit Amazfit at Booth #52344 at the Venetian Expo, Level 2 to see how Amazfit is built for performance and designed for life. At CES 2026, Amazfit will spotlight how its connected ecosystem supports the full spectrum of an active lifestyle powered by real-world use cases and trusted by elite athletes, including Derrick Hen ... Ben Mauro Announces Early Deluxe Hardcover Release of HUXLEY: The Oracle, Featuring Exclusive Art From Top Sci-Fi Artists Screenshot from HUXLEY: THE ORACLE SEATTLE -- Acclaimed concept artist and worldbuilder Ben Mauro (Halo Infinite, Call of Duty, Elysium, The Predator) is excited to announce the early shipping of ... Kirin Develops Fermented Coffee Cherry Ingredient to Boost Flavor, Support Farm Sustainability and Tackle Alcohol Issues TOKYO -- Kirin Holdings Co., Ltd.'s Institute for Future Beverage has successfully developed a fermented ingredient derived from coffee cherries*1.　By utilizing coffee cherries*1 —whose ... Loyalty Upgraded: Hilton Honors Introduces Faster Path to Elite Status and Reveals New Premium Tier - Diamond Reserve Benefits include best-in-industry room upgrades, guaranteed late check-out and exclusive member support Evolution of the award-winning Hilton Honors loyalty program makes earning status even more achievable and more rewarding. (Photo: Hilton) Committed to rewarding loyalty at every stage of the travel journey, Hilton announced exciting changes to its award-winning Hilton Honors loyalty program. (Waldorf Astoria New York ... Corona Cero Brings Golden Moments to the Mountains of Milano Cortina 2026 First-ever no-alcohol beer sponsor of Olympic Winter Games celebrates “For Every Golden Moment” platform with consumers globally. Corona Cero's “For Every Golden Moment” Olympic Winter Games MILAN -- As the 100-day countdown to the Olympic Winter Games continues, and in a year the global Corona brand is celebra ... US FAST 80% Market Dominance Creates Breakthrough Opportunity for Korean Channels LONDON -- The United States continues to dominate the global media and entertainment industry, generating 39% of all revenues - a $430 billion share of the $1.1 trillion worldwide market according to ... Northern Escape Heli-Skiing Takes the Title of “World’s Best Heli-Ski-Operator” for the 4th Year Running 4x World’s Best Heli-Skiing Operation near Terrace, BC TERRACE, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- Northern Escape Heli-Skiing(NEH) has been named World’s Best Heli-Ski Operator 2025 by the World Ski Awards, marking its fourth straight victory following years 2022 ... Doha Debates Examines How Entertainment Shapes Us Today In a new episode, leading thinkers and students debate whether today’s entertainment elevates us or pulls us into distraction. DOHA, QATAR -- Qatar Foundation’s Doha Debates continues its flagship debate series with a new episode that examines how modern entertainment shapes our attention, creativity, and everyday well- ... Halo Infinite, Elysium Designer Ben Mauro Unveils HUXLEY: The Oracle Sci-Fi Prequel, #1 Amazon New Release Photo -> HUXLEY: The Oracle Cover illustration SEATTLE -- Ben Mauro, the acclaimed concept artist and worldbuilder behind Halo Infinite, Call of Duty, Elysium, and The Predator, announced th ... ‘Warmer Together’: Moncler Celebrates Warmth and Love, With Legendary Friends Al Pacino and Robert De Niro Moncler’s new campaign reunites two lifelong friends and icons of Hollywood for a cinematic expression of friendship, connection, and human warmth. Al Pacino and Robert De Niro star in Moncler’s Warmer Together campaign. Courtesy of Moncler MILAN -- Over seven extraordinary decades of evolution and innovation, Moncler has become synon ... Jam City, Inc. Launches Disney Magic Match 3D Worldwide Unwind with Tactile 3D Puzzles in this Whimsical, Magical Mobile Game. CULVER CITY, CALIF. -- Leading mobile entertainment studio Jam City announced the worldwide launch of Disney Magic Match 3D, an enchanting new casual game developed in collaboration with Disney an ... Marjan Announces New Mixed-Use Beach Town Destination, Marjan Beach Marjan Announces New Mixed-Use Beach Town Destination, Marjan Beach (Photo: AETOSWire) RAS AL KHAIMAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES -- Marjan, the master developer of freehold properties in Ras Al K ... e.l.f. Beauty Releases FY2025 Impact Report with Emphasis on ‘the Every’ Bold new campaign encourages the community to “give an e.l.f.” and join the company in making the world a better place for every eye, lip and face. OAKLAND, CALIF. -- e.l.f. Beauty (NYSE: ELF), a purpose-led, results-driven company on a mission to make the best of beauty accessible to every eye, lip and face, released its fourth annual Impact Rep ... Fanatics Collectibles and Kayou Join Forces to Bring NBA Trading Cards to China NBA Match Attax 2025 to launch on Oct. 3 at retail locations across China. SHANGHAI -- Fanatics Collectibles, via Topps, and Kayou have announced a partnership to provide NBA trading cards to China through NBA Match Attax 2025. The deal represents a landmark product offer ... TOURISE Awards 2025: Tokyo, New York, Ancash and Paris Take Top Honors at Inaugural TOURISE Awards RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA -- The very first winners of the TOURISE Awards have been announced, recognizing the destinations redefining exploration, hospitality, and cultural connection for the mode ... Empire State Building Holiday Festivities Feature Rockettes Centennial, Santa, Décor, Films, Pop-ups, Lightings The Empire State Building Holiday Celebrations Include: Radio City Rockettes 100th Anniversary Exhibits, Visits from Santa, Holiday Décor, Movie Screenings, Pop-ups, Lightings, and More ... Utopai Studios and Stock Farm Road Form Multibillion-Dollar Venture to Expand Korean Film and Television in the U.S. AI-Native Hollywood Studio Launches Proprietary Workflow to Unite Korean Creativity, Smart Production, and Human-Led AI. SUNNYVALE, CALIF. & WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. -- Utopai Studios, an AI-native film and television studio, announced a multibillion-dollar joint venture with Stock Farm Road, a global innovation and i ... A New Era Begins: Visionaries Unite to Shape the Next 50 Years of Tourism at TOURISE Global Leaders to Gather in Riyadh for First TOURISE Summit Uniting Trillion-Dollar Tourism Industries RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA -- Get ready to witness history in the making. Over three electrifying days, across two dynamic stages, more than 120 of the world’s most influential visionaries, ch ... The Estée Lauder Companies Announces BEAUTY&YOU India 2025 Winners, Celebrating the Next Generation of Beauty Entrepreneurs In partnership with Startup India and Nykaa, the program awards four winners funding, mentorship, and platforms to scale their beauty brands. NEW YORK & MUMBAI, INDIA -- The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) announced the winners of BEAUTY&YOU India 2025. This year’s program, supported by the Government of India&rs ... LG OLED Captivates London With an Inspiring Blend of Art and Technology Photo credit: LG SEOUL -- In mid-October, London once again became the global epicenter of artistic inspiration as Frieze London 2025 filled the city with creative energy and cultural dialogue. Jo ... Pyeongchang Kimjang Festival Committee Holds Tasting Event, Agri-Fair at National Assembly Promoting the Excellence of Pyeongchang’s Agricultural Products to Consumers in the Capital Region. PYEONGCHANG, SOUTH KOREA -- The Pyeongchang Highland Kimjang Festival Committee (Chairman Jang Moon-hyuk) hosted the ‘2025 Pyeongchang Highland Kimjang Festival with Tasting Event & Special ... KOCOWA Expands UK Presence with Launch on Prime Video Korean Entertainment Streaming Platform Now Available as Add-On Service, Building on Successful European Growth. LOS ANGELES -- KOCOWA, the premier Korean entertainment streaming platform established by Korea’s three terrestrial broadcasters - KBS, MBC, and SBS, announced its launch on Prime Video in ...