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LINE FRIENDS characters can now live on your device with Kindred. SINGAPORE, March 5, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kindred Labs today announced strategic partnerships with IPX (formerly LINE FRIENDS), globally recognized character brands LINE FRIENDS, BT21, ZO&FRIENDS, and more. Through this partnership, Kindred Labs and IPX will create AI-powered companion experiences that bring expressive character personalities to everyday digital life through responsive and emotionally resonant interactions. Companion is designed with a new form factor. This means that the presence of characters that reside on-screen will emerge in the flow of everyday moments, from desktop and mobile to new surfaces like smart glasses over…
(Ankler illustration; onurdongel/Getty Images)shareWelcome to The Dislapse Ladder. The series is about how every generation navigates Hollywood’s narrowing path. I host the podcast “Ankler Agenda” and interview producer Jason Beekman about Netflix’s hit docu-series “Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model.” I’m elaine@theankler.comLast year, Heat Rivalry casting directors Sarah Kay and Jenny Lewis were selecting talent for their feature film when they encountered a strange problem. The 19- and 20-year-old actors entered the audition room and didn’t know where to stand. They didn’t know whether to look at the camera or the leader. Some had never auditioned in person. “They…
When winter gets colder, we tend to rely on fluffy layers. But fashion editors and influencers alike are battling the cold in style with on-trend skirts that instantly elevate any winter look. As I scroll through Instagram every day, I notice fashion collectives styling trends with sweaters, tops, coats, and boots, and I can’t help but save these outfits as inspiration. The trend I’m talking about is leather skirts, specifically pencil-shaped skirts.Leather pencil skirts are nothing new, as they became popular towards the end of 2025. Leather skirts entered the fashion scene after appearing on the Prada S/S 25 runway…
Get a daily roundup of Urban Milwaukee’s top stories With an identity rooted in storytelling, the Agency is now turning its customers into characters. The cocktail bar at 817 N. Marshall St. will host an immersive murder mystery experience on Dec. 31, inviting more than 30 patrons to drink, investigate and try to survive. The event is set at Ashford Manor, the Agency’s Davell Dutch base, reimagined as the vast home of a fictional and extremely wealthy bootlegging family. Upon crossing the threshold of the historic hotel, guests will be transported back in time to New Year’s Eve 1925, where…
Jimmy Failla explains the origins of viral memes “Fox News Saturday Night” host Jimmy Failla said the Katie Porter interview was an example of Democratic “entitlement” in the media and explained the viral “six-to-seven” trend on “American Report.” You can now listen to NEWFox News articles! In-N-Out Burger has removed the number “67” from its ticketing system after a “6-7” meme went viral and mobs of teenagers reportedly stormed the restaurant.People magazine confirmed Tuesday to an employee in Los Angeles that the burger chain officially removed the number from its systems last month. The report came after several videos surfaced…
Some Gen Zers are desperately trying to break into the job market by sending out thousands of applications, standing on Wall Street with signs begging for jobs, and secretly handing out resumes while waitressing at industry conferences. There is also a growing group of disillusioned young people, or NEETs, who have left education, employment or training altogether. Now, one country is launching a nearly $1 billion plan to tackle its youth unemployment crisis.Earlier this week, the UK Government announced a $965 million investment to create more apprenticeships and place 50,000 young people into roles.In partnership with community leaders, this three-year…
This global cosmetics brand has experienced popularity on social media and is now rapidly growing internationally in key markets.LOS ANGELES , Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As the world’s leading cosmetics brand, Flower Knows has built a vibrant and whimsical brand by harnessing the imagination and creativity of the beauty industry. Offering high-quality formulations, themed collections, and unique packaging, the brand is currently one of the fastest growing brands on social, consistently going viral among its millions of followers. Industry reports consistently rank Flower Knows as one of the top trending makeup brands on Instagram alongside TikTok, with a total…
A former special education director in California sued his school district’s board of trustees for discrimination and won a settlement. (Getty) A former special education director in California sued his school district’s board of trustees for discrimination and won a settlement. (Getty) A lesbian teacher has been awarded $1.2m (£899,845) in damages after she was called a ‘witch’ at an ‘LGBTQ gathering’. Rose Tagnesi, California’s former special education director, sued her school district’s board of trustees for discrimination and won a settlement. According to The Advocate, Tagnesi filed a lawsuit against San Diego’s Grossmont Union High School District in August…
Rising costs, economic uncertainty, and evolving consumer expectations are changing the way people interact with brands. Shoppers have become increasingly discerning, with more than 40% of consumers in the US, UK and Germany spending less on fashion in 2024 than the previous year, despite increased discretionary budgets, according to BoF and McKinsey & Company’s 2025 State of Fashion Report. In this climate, acquiring new customers is expensive and retaining existing customers is more important than ever. In this context, community building emerges as a key differentiator. BoF’s recent case study, How Brands Build Authentic Communities, shows how brands like Bandit…
With the holidays just around the corner, many Gen Z shoppers say they plan to spend less this year. Researchers predict that spending during the holidays will drop by more than 20% compared to last year. A recent survey of U.S. holiday shoppers ages 18 to 29 found that not only are young people planning to spend less overall, but they also plan to buy fewer presents. Rising prices, rising rents, and the general cost of living all have an impact on how far your money will stretch. Caitlin Mauk, a marketing expert and adjunct professor at the University of…