New ‘Beauty and the Beast’ tour at Bushnell honors the original but adds a fresh vision

A voracious reader named Belle (Kyla Belle Johnson) and an ensemble of townsfolk. "Disney's Beauty and the Beast." The show's national tour will run from April 7th to 12th at The Bushnell. (Matthew Murphy)

No matter how old the story, sometimes it needs to be told differently. The “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” tour, which will be held at The Bushnell from April 7 to 12, is not a replica of the tours that visited Connecticut many times in the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s. This script is different from … Read more

“The Ugly:” Is there a monster lurking in the St. Johns River?

“The Ugly:” Is there a monster lurking in the St. Johns River?

Astor, Florida – Decades ago, a 35-foot-long creature was sighted along the St. Johns River in Astor, sparking rumors that a mysterious beast was lurking in nearby waters. Boaters who saw the so-called “St. Johns River Monster” described it as gray, horned, four-legged, and a hyacinth-eater. Curiously, eyewitness accounts report seeing it either in the … Read more

Marathon Review: Bungie’s Extraction Shooter is a Brutal Beauty

Marathon Review: Bungie's Extraction Shooter is a Brutal Beauty

video game reviews I think playing a marathon is a lot like running a marathon. At first glance and from a distance, it looks intimidating. Once you get up close, you’ll realize there’s a reason it looks that way. However, when I start working on it, I notice something else. Despite the self-inflicted pain along … Read more

‘Culture moves at the speed of a swipe’: Why Elf Beauty considers itself as much an entertainment company as it is a beauty brand

'Culture moves at the speed of a swipe': Why Elf Beauty considers itself as much an entertainment company as it is a beauty brand

When Elf Beauty was founded more than 20 years ago, the idea of ​​consumers buying beauty products online was something of a novelty. But in 2026, consumers are willing to buy cosmetics on digital platforms, and online behavior is evolving faster than most businesses expect. Elf, which owns Elf Cosmetics, Naturium, and Hailey Bieber’s Rhode … Read more

Is Elf Beauty (ELF) turning entertainment marketing into a durable brand moat?

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Elf Beauty recently premiered the Elf Cosmetics brand’s true crime-inspired mockumentary “Vanity Vandals” at the TCL Chinese Theater. This work is supported by limited-time product bundles and community contests to deepen consumer engagement. The campaign highlights Elf’s use of entertainment-style content to strengthen cultural relevance and connect with passionate beauty fans. Here, we explore how … Read more