She noted that categories normally known for brand licensing agreements — entertainment venues, sports, and experiential industries — have taken a hit due to the pandemic.

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Where Starz has seen more of an impact, however, is when it premieres a new season or spin-off of its hit series “Power.”

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Every swing is slow, and it isn’t easy to land hits accurately.

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The Weeknd offered such a variety of these moments that his performance felt like a string of meme possibilities connected by his hit tunes.

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Things got better as the show progressed and he ticked off hits such as “I Feel It Coming,” “The Hills,” “Earned It,” “Blinding Lights” and more, but Twitter was full of complaints.

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I know health officials are targeting harder hit communities first, and they should.

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SYNONYM OF THE DAY

OCTOBER 26, 1985

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