Study shows gen Z craves in-person connection more than other generations
By Mawunyo Gbogbo

Gen Z is embracing retro technology like iPods, vinyl and Polaroid cameras and craves in-person connection more than any other generation, according to a Live Nation study.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-01/gen-z-embraces-retro-tech-scrapbooking-in-person-connection/106523174

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Kristi Noem's Husband accused of "bimbo" cross-dressing fetish in leaked messages and photos

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Why the 'ultimate' Barbie fan event left visitors wanting a refund
By Hanan Dervisevic

Barbie fans who paid up to $656 for an "unforgettable experience" were met with a concrete-floored warehouse and flimsy pink cardboard cut-outs.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-31/us-barbie-event-leaves-fans-unimpressed/106517284

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Bush artist 'Pro' Hart remembered 20 years after death
By Oliver Brown

On March 28, 2006, Broken Hill lost one of its most renowned residents in internationally acclaimed artist Kevin "Pro" Hart. He was, and still is, considered a widely popular artist, but his recognition was divisive to different audiences.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-28/artist-pro-hart-remembered-as-cultural-icon-20-years-after-death/106502074

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Weekend line-up: Scarpetta, Belle Burden and hot cross buns
By Nicola Heath, Jo Joyce, Al Newstead, Shiloh Payne, Katherine Smyrk, and Hannah Story

Fire up your remotes, headphones or over and get set for a weekend of entertainment.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-27/what-to-watch-read-and-listen-to-this-weekend/106376422

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AV Club: Great Job, Internet!: Intrepid Mystery Science Theater fan finds and uploads lost episode “K03”. “…seemingly out of the ether, a YouTuber named Arthur Putie has found a VHS copy of the show’s third episode, ‌Star Force: Fugitive Alien II, also known as ‘K03,’ and uploaded it to YouTube. On Reddit, they wrote that the tape was ‘found in a garage sale around Minneapolis & finally […]

MakeUseOf: I tried living on free streaming channels for a month and found some real gems. “I expected a downgrade, with endless ads, low-quality content, and a frustrating viewing experience, but what I found was surprisingly different. Free streaming felt less like scrolling fatigue and more like rediscovering TV as I remember it, where you stumble onto something good instead of endlessly […]

Deadline: ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’ Getting YouTube Channel For First Time. “As part of the agreement, All3Media-owned Little Dot’s team in the U.S. will work with Fred Rogers Productions to launch and manage the channel, providing strategic insight, content curation and paid media services. The channel will include full-length episodes and a collection of repurposed digital-first […]