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entertainment1 month ago•172 min saved

Venice’s Tearjerker: The Oasis Documentary That Moved the Crowd

At Venice 2026, Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger is presented as a tear-jerker documentary that blends onstage Oasis footage with intimate fan portraits, tracing the band’s 2025 reunion and showing how Oasis’s global myth resonates because fans infuse their own dreams into the music. The film foregrounds the Noel/Liam saga as a core element and is framed as history written by the winners, but some critics wish for broader analysis of Oasis mania beyond the emotional pull.

via Vulture|

#documentary #dont-look-back-in-anger #entertainment

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Seahawks owner Khosla defends Steelers fandom after opening remarks

New Seahawks owner Vinod Khosla revealed that he remains a Steelers fan from his Pittsburgh/CMU days and bristled at the criticism of his disclosure, saying he’ll always watch the Steelers but is fully aligned with the Seahawks as owner and wants them to win; the reaction highlighted how his frank social-media style is shaping his early chapter as Seattle’s owner.

via NBC Sports|

#fandom #nfl-ownership #pittsburgh-steelers

entertainment1 month ago•9 min saved

Katseye: the fan-fueled pop machine redefining girl group stardom—and its toll

Katseye has built a global, fan-powered ascent through reality-format origins and Hybe-backed infrastructure, achieving record-breaking success with Wild Hearts, a sold-out 2026 tour, and about 40 million monthly Spotify listeners along with two Grammys. Yet the rise comes with scrutiny: uneven critical reception to their music, ongoing member hiatuses for health, intense online harassment, and questions about sustainability as constant exposure and high-pressure schedules loom over their artistic development.

via The Guardian|

#entertainment #fandom #girl-group

culture1 month ago•9 min saved

Disney Influencer Defends Peter Pan Bond Amid Online Backlash

Toni Kulusich, a Los Angeles–based Disney content creator who posts Peter Pan meet-and-greets, defends her ongoing interactions with the character after online critics accuse her of stalking; she says the content is a harmless hobby, the Disney actors know her, and she’s returned to the park with support from her husband and fellow creators after a brief scare over backlash.

via WIRED|

#culture #disney #fandom

business1 month ago•5 min saved

Small Markets, Big Fandom: Nielsen Unveils Local NFL Fandom Index

Nielsen released its Local NFL Fandom Index ranking NFL markets by fan avidity using eight metrics (apparel purchases, event attendance, streaming, social media following, TV viewership, radio listening, betting intent, and overall interest). Buffalo, Kansas City, and Green Bay lead the list, with four AFC North teams (Baltimore, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Pittsburgh) also in the top 10, and Philadelphia, Detroit, and New Orleans close behind. The analysis highlights that smaller legacy markets tend to have higher per-capita engagement while large cities like New York and Los Angeles score lower due to fragmented fandom and saturated entertainment options, underscoring the idea that true NFL fandom is intensely local and may influence scheduling and programming decisions.

via Awful Announcing|

#business #fandom #market-rankings

sports1 month ago•5 min saved

UFC 330 Shines on Top, But Does It Signal an Era in Flux?

MMA Fighting’s UFC Mailbag argues UFC 330’s standout main event (Makhachev vs. Garry) is the highlight in a card that otherwise feels filler, and uses it to frame a broader take: the UFC’s current era is a natural, profit-driven phase with limited competition and less emphasis on fans turning into customers. The piece also weighs who should challenge the welterweight champ (Morales vs. Prates as a likely No.1 contender bout) and discusses gatekeepers like Jim Miller, while inviting readers to submit questions for future mailbags.

via MMA Fighting|

#fandom #mma #sports

culture2 months ago•4 min saved

Pokémon at 30: A Universal Language Keeping Fans Catching ’Em All

As Pokémon marks 30 years and Pokémon Go’s 10th anniversary, fans describe a universal language that forges global community—from a London pop-up and stories of couples who met at events to families bonding and younger relatives reconnecting through the game—while ongoing releases and memorabilia keep fueling the franchise, now the world’s biggest media brand.

via theguardian.com|

#culture #fandom #gaming

gaming2 months ago•15 min saved

GTA Wiki Alleges Fandom Plagiarized Its GTA Updates, Shows “Receipts”

GTA Wiki accuses Fandom of copying its GTA Online update articles, presenting evidence that texts and timing were nearly identical. Fandom counters that similarities are expected due to public, real-time updates and shared wiki structure, arguing the material isn’t copyright infringement under their licensing. The dispute intensified after Fandom reportedly banned GTA Wiki admins and discussed DMCA takedowns, highlighting tensions over licensing and content reuse as GTA 6 approaches.

via Kotaku|

#copyright #fandom #gaming

news3 months ago•3 min saved

GameSpot Faces Fifth Round of Cuts Under Fandom

Fandom laid off GameSpot's entire commerce team (4 staffers and 5 freelancers) and the site's VP of games and entertainment, Chris Grant, marking the fifth round of layoffs since Fandom acquired GameSpot in 2022. One employee was on paid medical leave following a gunshot injury, and the shakeup continues a broader pattern of staffing cuts across Fandom's properties, including past moves at Giant Bomb.

via Aftermath|

#fandom #games-journalism #gamespot

business3 months ago•9 min saved

Costco Superfans: Tattoos, Community, and the New Brand Fandom

The piece surveys the surge in brand fandom, using Costco as a prime example where devoted shoppers—like Max Ellinger, who has a Kirkland Signature tattoo, and others who craft life milestones around Costco—treat the retailer as a lifestyle and community. Experts say such devotion signals identity and belonging in a polarized era, with fans forming online groups, hosting celebrations in stores, and even driving broader trends in how people express loyalty to retailers beyond traditional advertising.

via USA Today|

#branding #business #consumer-behavior

business3 months ago•1 min saved

Sega pivots to influencer-driven marketing after underperforming 2025 game sales

Sega says Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and Shinobi: Art of Vengeance underperformed despite strong reviews, prompting a major marketing overhaul that shifts from targeted ads to fandom, celebrity endorsements, and influencer recommendations. The company plans to globalize its publishing structure and transform its mindset toward building a broad ‘Fandom that drives sales.’ It also aims to release two new titles from flagship IPs by March 31, 2027, in addition to already announced games Stranger than Heaven and Personal 4 Revival, as part of a broader lineup including other high-profile titles.

via Video Games Chronicle|

#business #fandom #influencers

film3 months ago•23 min saved

Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters Rewrites the Blockbuster Playbook With a Year-Long Global Fandom

netflix’s animated feature KPop Demon Hunters spent 52 weeks on Netflix’s Top 10, becoming the platform’s most-watched movie and earning Oscar and Grammy for the song Golden. The year-long momentum fostered a worldwide fan community, extensive brand tie-ins (Hasbro, Mattel, McDonald’s, Fortnite), merchandise, music, and planned immersive experiences in Dallas and Philadelphia, with a sequel in early development. Netflix coordinated fan-centric marketing and creative collaborations, even producing in-house merch when partners wouldn’t commit, signaling a new era of franchise-driven fandom across media and commerce.

via Variety|

#brand-partnerships #fandom #film

sports3 months ago•11 min saved

Knicks Break 53-Year Slump, Reuniting New York

A personal, city-wide meditation on how the Knicks’ 53-year wait ended in a historic Finals comeback, turning a once-skeptical New York father into a devoted fan and showing how a championship united the city and reshaped its sports identity—complete with quirky superstition and a lasting cultural impact.

via The New York Times|

#championship #fandom #knicks

sports3 months ago•6 min saved

Knicks Finals Fever: Fans Chase Victory While Dodging the Jinx

As the Knicks reach the NBA Finals, New Yorkers split between bold predictions and ritualistic caution: some fans boast about a sweep, while others shun predictions and cling to superstitions—wearing the same shirts, avoiding new gear, praying, or changing seats—seeking to control fate in a city known for nerve-wracking optimism. The piece weaves in voices from politicians to bar regulars, illustrating how the moment amplifies both joy and anxiety as fans navigate the psychology of victory.

via The New York Times|

#fandom #knicks #nba-finals

culture4 months ago•4 min saved

A House joke reveals the volatile core of online fandom

An opinion piece about online abuse that followed a light observation on Hugh Laurie’s House. The actor’s witty, in-character reply highlighted the parasocial bonds and tribal defense that fuel fan backlash on social media, turning criticism into personal attacks. The author uses broader examples (Taylor Swift, Scorsese, Beyoncé’s BeyHive) to argue that fandom can amplify hostility, though most fan communities are harmless, and real-people scrutiny can be distressing.

via UnHerd|

#celebrity-culture #culture #fandom