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Netflix officially confirmed production of Culinary Class Wars Season 3 on January 16, 2026. In Season 3, four chefs currently working together at the same restaurant will form a team and compete.
GTX-C main construction was reported to be scheduled to begin on September 15, 2026. The approximately 86.5-kilometer line will connect Suwon Station and Sangnoksu Station via Deokjeong Station in Yangju, Cheongnyangni, Samseong, and Yangjae, with opening targeted for 2031.
Ella Langley received the most nominations among all nominees at the 2026 CMA Awards, with nine. She is included in the key Entertainer of the Year lineup, while Lainey Wilson will return as host.
Netflix series Dead-End Job has been selected for the 31st Busan International Film Festival’s On Screen section. Lee Jae-wook, Go Min-si, Kim Min-ha, and Lee Hee-jun have been confirmed as part of the ensemble cast, with Kim Da-min directing. The series is described as a mystery fantasy horror about a strange temporary-job agency offering 50 times the usual pay.
The City of Santa Monica and Goldenvoice canceled the Ocean Way Festival, scheduled for September 26–27, 2026. Swells from Hurricane Marie and storm-drain runoff eroded the event site, making safe production and audience capacity impossible. Tickets purchased for 2026 will be automatically refunded in full. Plans to relaunch the festival in Santa Monica in 2027 are underway, but the date, program, and ticket-sale details have not been finalized.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu is confirmed for an exclusive Disney+ release on September 2, 2026, following its theatrical release on May 22. On the same day, the official podcast will launch with video episodes on Disney+, while audio versions will be available across multiple platforms. LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian is a separate animated special that will be released on Disney+.
The 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 will take place from September 19 to October 4, 2026. During the same period, ONE ASIA WORLD will operate at Hisaya-odori Park, Oasis 21, and Sakae Hirobas, generally free of charge, while the HOSPITALITY LOUNGE is a paid area. The live site operates on weekday evenings and from daytime on weekends and public holidays, while ASIA MEETS NAGOYA will be held separately from September 21 to 23.
CRAVITY’s 9th mini album, ‘sonorous,’ will be released at 6 p.m. KST on September 30, 2026. A story film was released on September 10, and preorders through the official retailer began on September 11, with products scheduled to ship sequentially from the release date.
Lando Norris took pole position with a time of 1:31.824 in qualifying for the 2026 F1 Spanish Grand Prix, while Oscar Piastri finished seventh. The race starts at 15:00 Madrid local time on September 13 and runs for 57 laps. F1 TV Pro live coverage is available only in some countries.
The official 2026–27 Premier League schedule and Sky Sports’ fixture page list Manchester United vs. Manchester City as a September 13, 2026 match at Old Trafford, scheduled for 16:30. Coupang Newsroom confirms that the Coupang Play Sports Pass includes the Premier League, but these materials alone do not confirm whether this specific match will be livestreamed.
After Donald Trump posted content featuring the phrase “The Moon Is Ours,” Conor McGregor responded in a way that suggested the sun belongs to Ireland. However, fact-checkers explained that the claim Trump officially declared the Moon U.S. territory is false.
John Legend’s Doha concert date has changed from April 17, 2026, to September 10. The venue’s official page lists QNCC Exhibition Hall 3-4 and a 9 p.m. start, while the artist’s official tour schedule also includes the same Doha concert.
Yunho’s ‘U-KNOW PROJECT 26 : SCENE#1’ Jakarta performance is listed for September 12, 2026, in the Weverse schedule and official notices. The Jakarta ticket seller is PT. Global Loket Sejahtera (Loket.com), while Dyandra Global specified a separate refund-request period from August 21 to 24. The next official dates are Ho Chi Minh City on September 19 and Hong Kong on September 26, followed by the EDIT arena tour in Japan.
The 2026–27 NBA regular season begins on October 20, 2026, with the Boston Celtics facing the Detroit Pistons in the opening game. ABC and ESPN, NBC and Peacock, and Prime Video were presented as national broadcast and streaming partners, while NBA Cup group play runs from October 30 through November 27.
The K League 2 Round 26 match between Seoul E-Land FC and Suwon Samsung will help gauge the shape of the two teams’ title race. Seoul E-Land are unbeaten in their last nine matches, with five wins and four draws, and a victory would cut their gap to Suwon to two points. The match takes place at 4:30 p.m. on September 12, 2026, at Mokdong Reule Park.
The Atlanta Braves defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6–5 in 11 innings in a game featuring Ha-Seong Kim. The CBS Sports game log lists hits, runs, and RBIs for Kim, while Atlanta was confirmed to be first and Philadelphia second in the National League East after the game.
Ahn Hyo-seop, Hong Hwa-yeon, Jang Ryul, and Jung Yoo-jin have been confirmed for JTBC’s drama ‘Final Table.’ Set against a global culinary survival competition, the series is scheduled to premiere on JTBC at 10:40 p.m. on October 24, 2026, with a worldwide release planned through Amazon Prime Video.
The RIIZE online livestream will be held on Weverse Concerts at 5:00 p.m. on September 12 and 4:00 p.m. on September 13. Delayed streams for each performance will be available at 8:00 a.m. on September 15 and 16, respectively. The offline concerts will take place at INSPIRE ARENA in Jung-gu, Incheon.
Focus Features lists the U.S. release date for Obsession as May 15, 2026. The film follows a character who uses One Wish Willow to win the heart of a crush, only to face a dark price after the wish comes true. The confirmed principal cast includes Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Cooper Tomlinson, Megan Lawless, and Andy Richter.
Paramount Pictures has listed September 25, 2026, as the theatrical release date for Heart of the Beast. The film is described as a survival thriller starring Brad Pitt and directed by David Ayer. Its official synopsis follows a special forces officer and a military dog stranded in the Alaskan wilderness after a plane crash. The official trailer was released on June 11, 2026, and the Japanese official website lists the same September 25 date as the worldwide release date.