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A business plan to bring @DaysPeacock into the 21st century. @dcconfidential @soapparty411 @TheChat_Podcast @SoapOperaNetwrk #daysofourlives #dool ahotset.com/television/how-t…

How to Fix ‘Days of Our Lives’ From a Production and Budgetary Standpoint — A Hot Set

Long-running soap opera Days of Our Lives just began its fifth season as a Peacock exclusive. However, its production model still follows the same format as when it aired on NBC, releasing five...

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Celebrating this historic moment. @MicheleValJean @Jamey_Giddens #ryanquan ahotset.com/television/a-his…

A Historic First for Daytime Television—Three U.S. Soap Operas Led by Writers of Color — A Hot Set

For the first time in daytime television history, three American soap operas are simultaneously being creatively led or co-led in the head writing room by people of color. Significantly, CBS’s The...

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Daytime TV can do more than recycle drama 🎭 This piece argues soaps should meet the moment with stories that reflect the world audiences actually live in. More below. #tv #drama ahotset.com/television/rethi…

Rethinking Daytime Part Five: Social Relevancy — Writing the Present Tense — A Hot Set

American Soap Operas and their British counterparts differ in their approaches to storytelling. Primetime soap operas in the United Kingdom frequently feature storylines that are relevant to the...

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Few actors move across genres like Dev Patel 🎬 This top 10 ranking looks at the performances that shaped his rise, from breakthrough roles to recent career highs. Read more below ✨ ahotset.com/film/the-top-10-…

The Top 10 Dev Patel Films — A Hot Set

In the London Borough of Harrow, Dev Patel was born to Indian parents, both of whom immigrated to the United Kingdom. Inspired by the action films of Bruce Lee, Patel pursued his dream of acting...

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February TV came with clear winners and some big swings 📺 This audience report breaks down who led across broadcast, cable, and Spanish-language networks—and how major events influenced the month. Read more below. #tv #spanish ahotset.com/television/demos…
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“Long, tense, and absolutely absorbing” 🎬🇧🇷 “The Secret Agent” stands out with Wagner Moura’s captivating performance, sharp political tension, and stunning visuals. Read more below 👀 #PoliticsOfPerformance #film ahotset.com/film/the-secret-…

‘The Secret Agent’: Wagner Moura Shines In An Incredibly Long But Enthralling Tale — A Hot Set

Stories of survival, perseverance, and tragedy in the face of oppressive dictatorships have taken many forms across the history of cinema. Many would remember that, as recent as 2024, Walter Salles’...

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“Iconic for a reason” 🎥 A Hot Set highlights the 10 best Spike Lee films, from “Do the Right Thing” to “Malcolm X.” See why his storytelling still resonates today. Read more in the link below 🍿 ahotset.com/film/celebrating… #film #spikelee #AHotSet

The Top 10 Best Spike Lee Films — A Hot Set

It would be obvious to say that this man requires no introduction, but here is one anyway. Born to a teacher of arts and Black literature and a jazz musician and composer in Atlanta, Georgia, Shelton...

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“Blockbuster for a reason” 📺 A Hot Set has published a ratings report for 3 most beloved series: “Animal Control”, “Dark Winds”, and “Bridgerton”. Wonder what makes these series so iconic and gain tremendous views? Check out the link below. tinyurl.com/3k5z277r

Ratings Report: ‘Bridgerton’ Tops the Netflix Charts, ‘Dark Winds’ Rank No. 1 on AMC, ‘Animal...

Broadcast: Animal Control , Fox’s eighth most popular show, is currently airing its fourth season. Across its first seven episodes, the season has amassed 3.2 million total P18-49 viewers, averaging...

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The #AHSAwards nominations are OUT! 🚨 🎬 Film Leads: Frankenstein, Materialists, & Sinners (4 noms each). 📺 TV: #AbbottElementary makes history; #BeyondTheGates leads soaps with 6 noms. Check out the full list of winners. tinyurl.com/3vz38mch

4th Annual AHS Awards Nominations — A Hot Set

The fourth annual AHS   Awards returns to spotlight the best and brightest of people of color in film, television, and new media. Nominees are selected by A Hot Set staff and divided into 31 catego...

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The 98th Academy Award nominations are out: @SinnersMovie sets a new record with 16 nominations. See the full list of nominees by clicking on the link below. #Oscars ahotset.com/awards/the-98th-…

The 98th Annual Academy Award Nominations — A Hot Set

The 98th Annual Academy Awards nominations have been revealed. The Ryan Coogler hit Sinners was the leading film nominee with sixteen nominations. Meanwhile, Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein...

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"Wicked: For Good" flies high, grabbing 2nd at the box office in Weekend 48 of 2025! Despite a 58% drop, it pulled in $61.7M, totaling $271.9M domestically. Learn more below. #Wicked ahotset.com/film/receipts-wi…

Receipts: ‘Wicked: For Good’ Soars To $400M Worldwide; ‘Now You See Me’ Is International Magic — A...

Domestic : Wicked: For Good flew into second place during Weekend 48 of 2025 at the domestic box office, which ran from Friday, November 28, 2025, to Sunday, November 30, 2025. Down one spot from the...

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Exciting news from @UKZN! 🎉 Dr. Nomalungelo Gina has inaugurated the Centre for Quantum Computing and Technology. This hub will boost research, industry partnerships, and train African quantum scientists. Discover more at the link below. #SouthAfrica moderntreatise.com/africa/20…

Mzansi Now: KwaZulu-Natal Introduces New Centre for Quantum Computing and Technology — Modern...

Dr. Nomalungelo Gina, the Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), has unveiled a new Centre for Quantum Computing and Technology (CQCtec) at the University of KwaZulu-Natal...

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🎉Celebrating 96 days as a unified entertainment powerhouse! #Paramount #Skydance is set to redefine streaming and storytelling globally, aiming for $30B revenue by 2026. Learn more below⬇️ ahotset.com/media/industry-i…

Industry Insider: Paramount Skydance Charts an Aggressive Rebuild as the New Era Takes Shape — A...

Paramount Skydance achieved its first key milestone this quarter: 96 days as a single organization. The merger, one of the most closely observed restructurings in contemporary entertainment history,...

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Anime fans, Shinchiro Watanabe, creator of Cowboy Bebop, will headline Foreign Exchange 2025. Plus, Ventana Sur Series reveals 14 new TV titles. Learn more below. #TV ahotset.com/television/the-b…

The Box: Ventana Sur Announces Its Lineup, ‘From Rags To Rank One’ Sequel Officially Greenlit — A...

Africa: South Africa’s public broadcaster, SABC, is under fire as the network is under-performing in its non-English programming in different languages besides English. Recent data show that the SABC...

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Hollywood should be embracing #diversity–and @SimuLiu calls for nore Asian representation. Meanwhile, @JordanPeele, Sam Raimi, and others to lead exciting new projects. Learn more about these updates and projects with the link below. #Entertainment ahotset.com/film/motion-pict…

Motion Picture: Simu Liu Critiques Hollywood, New Paranormal Activity In The Works — A Hot Set

Action/Horror/Fantasy/Sci-Fi: Monkeypaw Productions and Ghost House Pictures will be adapting Portrait of God . Jordan Peele and Sam Raimi are joining the project as producers, marking their first...

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‘Nothing Like the Holidays’ may follow a familiar formula, but it's the cast that shines. Alfred Molina and Freddy Rodriguez lead a classic, heartwarming holiday tale with charisma and depth. Check out more about the 2008 film down below. #entertainment ahotset.com/film/nothing-lik…

‘Nothing Like The Holidays’ Is Carried By Chemistry — A Hot Set

A family drama that takes place during Christmas is about as cliched as Christmas films get. Almost every time, a dysfunctional family comes together, all bringing their own unique personalities and...

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Escape the ordinary and explore the extraordinary.🌌✨ Carlos Segundo’s ‘Sideral’ captures the silent struggles and unexpected journeys of motherhood in a breathtaking slice-of-life short. Tap the link to see the mind-opening short film. #shortfilm ahotset.com/film/debut-sider…

Debut: ‘Sideral’ Is Out Of This World–Literally — A Hot Set

Carlos Segundo’s Sideral presents a facade of mundanity that conceals the short’s true nature: an unflinching, slice-of-life examination of the silent struggles of motherhood. The short sneaks up on...

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Dive into drama and love with the Top 10 #Supercouples of Color! ✨ Discover how these iconic pairs not only captured our hearts but also paved the way for more inclusive storytelling in #daytimeTV. Click the link below to see the fully ranked list. ahotset.com/television/top-1…

Top 10 Supercouples Of Color — A Hot Set

Ever since Soap Operas became a fixture on daytime television nearly 100 years ago, romance has been a driving force behind narratives. Audiences love a slow burn, will they/won’t they romance....

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Meet Jose Xiloj, serving up delicious content on #TikTok, Instagram, and #YouTube! With 4M YouTube subscribers and 2.6M Instagram followers, Jose brings humor and heart to the kitchen. Dive into his world of food and music with the link below. #Cooking ahotset.com/web-series/the-v…

The Views: Jose.elcook Sparks Joy In Simple Recipes — A Hot Set

Handle: He goes by @Jose.elcook on YouTube , TikTok and Instagram , and by @Josexiloj on Substack . Series: He does not have many series on his channel, but his longest-running exceeds the length of...

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Hwang Dong-hyuk of @squidgame invests $3 million in TwelveLabs, a cutting-edge AI tech company in San Francisco. Plus, after 20 years of drama and excitement, 'Scandal!' is bidding farewell in June 2026. Click the link below for more. #Entertainment ahotset.com/television/the-b…

The Box: Hwang Dong-hyuk Invests In AI Company, IAWG AGM Discusses Confronting Cultural Colonialism...

Africa: Scandal! , the beloved South African soap opera which has been running for a record 20 years, is coming to an end. Debuting back in January 2025, the series has kept South Africans on the...

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