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Jury Rejects Fraud Claim Against BLUSH Founder Max Gellert; BLUSH Awarded More Than $103,000 on Contract Claim
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Jury Rejects Fraud Claim Against BLUSH Founder Max Gellert; BLUSH Awarded More Than $103,000 on Contract Claim

August 27, 2026 8:30 AM

BLUSH Boot Camp founder Max Gellert is expressing gratitude and renewed faith following a Jackson County, Missouri jury verdict that found in his favor on a fraud claim brought against him and a separate verdict awarding BLUSH Boot Camp Franchising Systems, LLC more than $103,000 on its breach-of-contract claim. The final judgment was entered June 17, 2026, in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri, following a jury trial that began March...

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Iggy Azalea Invests in Shift - The AI Company Behind the Fastest-Growing Platform in the $1.3 Trillion Creator Economy, Fanvue
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Iggy Azalea Invests in Shift - The AI Company Behind the Fastest-Growing Platform in the $1.3 Trillion Creator Economy, Fanvue

August 27, 2026 8:00 AM

Iggy Azalea, the four-time Grammy-nominated artist, entrepreneur, and active investor, has personally invested a substantial sum in Fanvue's parent company SHIFT - the AI infrastructure the platform runs on. As part of the investment deal, Azalea will also become the founding member of SHIFT's Creator Advisory Board. The move comes at a time when the world's biggest creators, athletes and music artists are increasingly looking to...

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Kidoz Reports Record Q2 2026 Revenue, up 37%, as H1 Revenue Reaches US$6.28 Million (CAD$8.66 Million)
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Kidoz Reports Record Q2 2026 Revenue, up 37%, as H1 Revenue Reaches US$6.28 Million (CAD$8.66 Million)

August 26, 2026 6:05 PM

Kidoz Inc. (TSXV:KDOZ)(OTCQB:KDOZF), a full-stack global advertising platform powered by contextual AI, enabling brand performance in mobile games without reliance on personal data, today announced its unaudited condensed interim financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. All amounts are presented in United States dollars and are in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Kidoz delivered...

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ALLINGATOR Announces the Release of His New Single Titled MO MO MONEY
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ALLINGATOR Announces the Release of His New Single Titled MO MO MONEY

August 26, 2026 3:45 PM

East Cleveland based recording artist ALLINGATOR has released a new single titled "MO MO MONEY." The track presents a hip-hop composition centered on themes of financial ambition, personal discipline, and independent success. The record is built on a bass-driven instrumental with structured percussion and a repetitive hook designed for consistency across streaming formats. Lyrically, the song focuses on work ethic, income generation, and...

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LOVB Los Angeles Announces Intuit Dome as Inaugural Home Venue and Unveils Launch Events Ahead Of 2026-2027 Debut Season
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LOVB Los Angeles Announces Intuit Dome as Inaugural Home Venue and Unveils Launch Events Ahead Of 2026-2027 Debut Season

August 26, 2026 7:15 AM

LOVB Los Angeles, the newest professional sports franchise in Southern California, announced today that Intuit Dome will serve as the team's inaugural home venue, establishing the franchise as the premier professional women's volleyball in Los Angeles. The announcement further cements its position as a leader in the professional sports and volleyball landscape. Following their recent unveiling of an unprecedented roster and the addition of Zé...

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Logo Brands and Timeless Etchings Announce Strategic Manufacturing Partnership
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Logo Brands and Timeless Etchings Announce Strategic Manufacturing Partnership

August 25, 2026 12:40 PM

Logo Brands, a leading manufacturer and marketer of licensed sports products, has entered into a new strategic manufacturing partnership with Timeless Etchings, a U.S.-based manufacturer known for its craftsmanship in barn wood products and domestically produced décor. For the past eight months, the two companies have been working together to develop a new collection of products that combines the manufacturing capabilities of Timeless Etchings...

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Knitup Unlocks a New Era of Creator Commerce with Single-piece Premium Knit Production
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Knitup Unlocks a New Era of Creator Commerce with Single-piece Premium Knit Production

August 25, 2026 9:30 AM

Knitup, a design-to-manufacturing platform, is introducing a flexible production model tailored to the rapidly expanding global creator economy. As online creators move beyond basic print-on-demand merch, Knitup bridges the gap by offering custom, high-end knitwear with low barriers to entry. Over 45% of online creators are diversifying revenue through direct product launches, but the creator apparel industry is still stuck in cheap...

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Eylsia Announces Unified Strategic Expansion Across Music, Publishing, EDTV Learning, Activewear Innovation, Cosmetics, and Luxury Brands, Supported by WorldIPI.com's R&D Pipelines
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Eylsia Announces Unified Strategic Expansion Across Music, Publishing, EDTV Learning, Activewear Innovation, Cosmetics, and Luxury Brands, Supported by WorldIPI.com's R&D Pipelines

August 24, 2026 9:00 AM

Eylsia, the multi‑platform recording artist whose music has generated nearly three‑quarters of a billion views across Meta Platforms, announced today a unified strategic direction for her growing portfolio of companies. The integrated plan focuses on accelerating scalable divisions - Music, Publishing, EDTV learning systems, Real Boxer activewear, and her cosmetics line Epi Age - while maintaining Nicolas of Palm Beach as a heritage luxury...

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Travelodge Osaka Shinsaibashi Officially Opens, Marking a New Chapter for Travelodge Hotels Asia in Japan
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Travelodge Osaka Shinsaibashi Officially Opens, Marking a New Chapter for Travelodge Hotels Asia in Japan

August 24, 2026 5:57 AM

Travelodge Hotels Asia (TLA) celebrates the official opening of Travelodge Osaka Shinsaibashi, which welcomed its first guests on 1 August 2026. The milestone was marked with a Grand Opening celebration on 6 August 2026, bringing together partners and guests to celebrate the latest addition to Travelodge Hotels Asia's growing portfolio in Japan. Located in the heart of Osaka, the new 302-room hotel offers travelers a comfortable and convenient...

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From Vietnam to the U.S: East West Barbershop Takes on the World's Most Competitive Market
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From Vietnam to the U.S: East West Barbershop Takes on the World's Most Competitive Market

August 24, 2026 1:06 AM

From a Vietnamese barbershop to an international network of more than 130 locations East West Barbershop (Dong Tay Barbershop) has established a presence in several overseas markets, including Thailand, China, Uzbekistan and Europe. In the global men's grooming industry, building an international brand requires barbershop chains to solve a fundamental challenge: How can they standardize services, train staff, maintain a consistent customer...

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Eylsia Nicolas Continues Her Global Surge: New BookKard Release, Power Ace Radio Honors, and a Life Story Spanning Tennis Triumphs, Hollywood Turbulence, Academic Leadership, Patented Sound Technology, and Meta‑Driven Worldwide Music Success
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Eylsia Nicolas Continues Her Global Surge: New BookKard Release, Power Ace Radio Honors, and a Life Story Spanning Tennis Triumphs, Hollywood Turbulence, Academic Leadership, Patented Sound Technology, and Meta‑Driven Worldwide Music Success

August 21, 2026 6:20 PM

Meta superstar, singer‑songwriter, inventor, and luxury designer Eylsia Nicolas marks another milestone week as she releases the BookKard edition of Hold On Another Day, https://www.bookkards.com/, her biography of resilience, reinvention, and survival. The release coincides with her new single of the same name entering the Top 10 on the Groover Global Singer‑Songwriter Charts, creating a rare dual‑medium breakthrough across literature, music,...

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Soccerment Group Launches Sics Atlas, the First AI-Native Football Platform for Match Analysis and Scouting
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Soccerment Group Launches Sics Atlas, the First AI-Native Football Platform for Match Analysis and Scouting

August 20, 2026 9:05 AM

Soccerment, a leading AI-native Sport Tech company leveraging technology to enable any athlete, coach or club to unleash their full potential, today launched SICS Atlas, an AI-native intelligence platform for scouting and match analysis, timed to the opening weekend of Europe's major football leagues. Soccerment Group Launches Sics Atlas, the First AI-Native Football Platform for Match Analysis and Scouting / Source: Soccerment (EZ Newswire)...

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Independent Recording Artist Creeps Expands Global Digital Presence Following Contest Recognition and Multi-Platform Music Distribution
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Independent Recording Artist Creeps Expands Global Digital Presence Following Contest Recognition and Multi-Platform Music Distribution

August 19, 2026 8:00 AM

Independent recording artist Chris Morones, professionally known as Creeps, announced continued growth of his music career following recognition in a national online music competition and the successful distribution of his catalog across major streaming platforms. Morones began producing instrumental music in 2022 using digital music creation tools, later expanding into songwriting and vocal recording. In 2023, he wrote and produced his debut...

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Festival of Arts & Pageant of the Masters to Close 2026 Season with One-Night-Only
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Festival of Arts & Pageant of the Masters to Close 2026 Season with One-Night-Only "Greatest Party of All Time" on September 4

August 18, 2026 6:20 PM

The Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters will celebrate the final night of the 2026 season with The Greatest Party of All Time on Friday, September 4. This one-night-only event will bring together art, music and entertainment for an unforgettable finale to the summer, and give audiences an opportunity to experience the hit 2026 Pageant of the Masters, The Greatest of All Time, featuring playful twists and surprises reserved exclusively...

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W.O.L.F. Gyms Expands National Footprint with Acquisition of REDCON1 Gym in North Boca Raton
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W.O.L.F. Gyms Expands National Footprint with Acquisition of REDCON1 Gym in North Boca Raton

August 18, 2026 3:30 PM

W.O.L.F. Gyms, one of the nation's fastest-growing premium fitness franchises, recently announced the acquisition of REDCON1 Gym in North Boca Raton, located at 990 S. Rogers Cir., Ste. 7, Boca Raton, FL 33487. The acquisition marks a significant milestone in the company's national expansion strategy. The facility is now undergoing its transformation into W.O.L.F. Gyms, bringing the brand's elevated training experience and community-driven...

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Ventral Launches Kickstarter Campaign for Electric Fishing Board With Smart Mid-Mount Drive
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Ventral Launches Kickstarter Campaign for Electric Fishing Board With Smart Mid-Mount Drive

August 18, 2026 10:00 AM

Ventral today announced the launch of its Kickstarter campaign for the Ventral Electric Fishing Board with Smart Mid-Mount Drive, a portable inflatable fishing platform that combines electric propulsion, GPS positioning, navigation functions and multiple control options in an integrated system. Built around a wide inflatable fishing board, Ventral integrates a purpose-built electric drive into the center of the platform rather than relying on a...

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Notable Men Names Olympic Champion Ryan Lochte as 2026 Magazine Cover Feature
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Notable Men Names Olympic Champion Ryan Lochte as 2026 Magazine Cover Feature

August 17, 2026 2:30 PM

Notable Men has announced 12-time Olympic medalist and six-time Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte as a 2026 cover feature, recognizing a career and life story defined not only by extraordinary achievement, but by the highs, lows, setbacks, and reinvention that followed. For more than a decade, Lochte competed at the highest level of international swimming. Across four Olympic Games, he became one of the most decorated swimmers in Olympic...

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Who Are You Without the Game? Pro Athletes Share What They've Learned About Faith, Pressure and Identity
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Who Are You Without the Game? Pro Athletes Share What They've Learned About Faith, Pressure and Identity

August 17, 2026 11:30 AM

For athletes, identity can become tangled up in numbers: wins, stats, playing time, rankings and roster spots. Zach Vogel knows what happens when all of that disappears. Vogel, executive director of Scottsdale-based nonprofit Identity Sports, is the author of "True Identity: An Athlete's Guide to Finding Peace in All Circumstances," a new 31-day Christian devotional that challenges athletes to separate who they are from how they perform. The...

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Allelo Named No. 5 Best Wine Bar in the United States by USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards
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Allelo Named No. 5 Best Wine Bar in the United States by USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards

August 13, 2026 10:15 AM

Allelo, the acclaimed Mediterranean-inspired wine bar and restaurant in downtown St. Petersburg, has been named No. 5 Best Wine Bar in the United States in the 2026 USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. The national recognition places Allelo among the country's premier wine destinations and celebrates its thoughtfully curated wine program, seasonal Mediterranean cuisine, and exceptional hospitality. The annual awards recognize outstanding...

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International Award-Winning Documentary Black Men in Uniform: The Untold Story Wins First Place International Police Award
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International Award-Winning Documentary Black Men in Uniform: The Untold Story Wins First Place International Police Award

August 13, 2026 10:00 AM

Director and writer Emunah La-Paz's personal tribute to her Vietnam veteran father evolves from a short documentary into an internationally recognized feature exploring the history, sacrifice, resilience, and service of Black men in uniform. What began as a tribute to her father became a much larger journey for filmmaker Emunah La-Paz. Her documentary, Black Men in Uniform: The Untold Story, began as a short film and went on to receive...

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