BURBANK, California, Jan. 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 'AMERICAN IDOL' SEASON 9 INTRODUCES NEW 'OHANA ROUND * This season, "American Idol" will introduce a new round of competition featuring a stellar lineup of industry tastemakers, adding a fresh element when the show heads to Hawai'i for the brand-new 'Ohana Round. Filmed at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, a three-episode arc follows the iconic Hollyw  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The White House issued the following news on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * 365 WINS IN 365 DAYS: President Trump's Return Marks New Era of Success, Prosperity One year ago today, President Donald J. Trump returned to office with a resounding mandate to restore prosperity, secure the border, rebuild American strength, and put the American people first. In just 365 days, President Trump has delivered truly transformative results with the most accomplished first year of any preside  more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 23 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 9-1-1: Handle with Care (1/29) * THURSDAY, JAN. 29 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST - 9-1-1: "Handle with Care" (910) Logline: Harry's first day as a probie proves to be more challenging than Chimney expects. Meanwhile, Eddie and Hen are called into court over a former patient that brings back some old demons. Stream episodes next day on Hulu. *** Original text here: h  more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 23 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 9-1-1: Nashville: Let It R.I.P. (1/29) * THURSDAY, JAN. 29 9:00-10:00 p.m. EST - 9-1-1: Nashville: "Let It R.I.P." (110) Logline: Roxie notices Don is having panic attacks, and he finally comes clean about his past resurfacing. Meanwhile, Cammie begins to face reality when she starts attending a grief counseling group. (TV-14, V) Stream episodes next day on  more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Abbott Elementary: Candygrams (2/4) * WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4 8:30-9:02 p.m. EST - Abbott Elementary: "Candygrams" (514) Logline: It's Valentine's Day at Abbott, and the teachers find themselves meddling in students' love lives while navigating their own. Stream episodes next day on Hulu. Media Contacts You must be logged in to view this content. Please   more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * ABC Wednesday Comedies Score With Stellar Midseason Premieres * "Shifting Gears" (8 p.m. ET/PT) roared back for its midseason premiere, earning 6.88 million Total Viewers after seven days of viewing on ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms, rising +58% (vs. 4.36 million) over the show's initial Live+Same Day audience.  * The show scored its biggest  more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 21 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * ABC's Tuesday Dramas Soar With Midseason Premieres * Series photos are available here. ABC's Tuesday dramas dominated during the network's midseason premiere week, with "The Rookie," "High Potential" and "Will Trent" all rising over notable benchmarks over seven days. In fact, "High Potential" and "Will Trent" were the top two scripted programs of the week a  more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * America's Funniest Home Videos: Close Calls, Magic Trick Fails, and Virtual Insanity (2/8) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/30/25) * SUNDAY, FEB. 8 7:00-8:01 p.m. EST - America's Funniest Home Videos: "Close Calls, Magic Trick Fails, and Virtual Insanity" (3609) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/30/25) Logline: It's an episode of belly-laughing close calls and epic fails as a   more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 18 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * American Idol: 901 (Auditions) (1/26) * MONDAY, JAN. 26 8:00-10:00 p.m. EST - American Idol: "901 (Auditions)" (901) Logline: Luke, Lionel, Carrie and Ryan welcome the newest class of hopefuls to Idol University in Nashville, where future stars take their first steps toward becoming the next American Idol. Stream episodes next day on Hulu. Media Cont  more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * American Idol: 902 (Auditions) (2/2) * MONDAY, FEB. 2 8:00-10:00 p.m. EST - American Idol: "902 (Auditions)" (902) Logline: The competition heats up as auditions continue, with hopefuls stepping into the spotlight and delivering unforgettable performances. Stream episodes next day on Hulu. Media Contacts You must be logged in to view this content.   more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * American Idol: 902 (Auditions) (2/8) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/2/26) * SUNDAY, FEB. 8 9:02-11:00 p.m. EST - American Idol: "902 (Auditions)" (902) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/2/26) Logline: The competition heats up as auditions continue, with hopefuls stepping into the spotlight and delivering unforgettable performances. Stream episodes next day on Hulu. Media C  more

COUPVRAY, France, Jan. 24 -- Disneyland Paris, an entertainment resort, issued the following news: * * * Behind the Curtains of Disneyland Paris Entertainment Behind the curtains, hundreds of Cast Members go above and beyond to make sure each of our shows exceed guests' expectations. Today, we're taking you backstage, where the faces of those who bring our stories to life showcased their talent to fellow Cast Members during the first edition of the event Backstage Stories: Entertainment Caree  more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Liza Koshy, Paul Walter Hauser, Phoebe Robinson (2/6) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/14/25) * FRIDAY, FEB. 6 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST - Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: " Liza Koshy, Paul Walter Hauser, Phoebe Robinson" (607) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/14/25) Logline: Hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White, "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune" welcomes Liza   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * College GameDay Built by The Home Depot closes out historic season with 2.6 million viewers highlighting Hurricanes and Hoosiers * * College GameDay from the CFP National Championship scored 2.6 million viewers * The six postseason GameDay shows delivered 2.4 million average viewers, up 30 percent year-over-year * This season, CGD registered four of the most-vie  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Jan. 19 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * CSWR acquires work of renowned Hollywood writer/director and alumnus Brian Levant Brian Levant, a renowned Hollywood filmmaker and UNM alumnus in the College of Fine Arts, has donated his extensive career-long body of work in the entertainment industry to The University of New Mexico's Center for Southwest Research and Special Collections (CSWR). The CSWR is located in UNM's Zimmerman Library o  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC., Gainesville, Florida has been assigned a patent (No. US 12527788 B2, initially filed Feb. 16, 2018) developed by Matthew D. Disney, Jupiter, Florida, and Sai Pradeep Velagapudi, Jupiter, Florida, for "Defining RNA-small molecule affinity landscapes enables design of a small molecule inhibitor of an oncogenic non-coding RNA."  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN and Words + Pictures announce Saban, landmark docuseries on legendary life and career of Hall of Fame icon Nick Saban * ESPN has partnered with Words + Pictures on Saban, a new multi-part docuseries now in production, chronicling the life, legacy, and seminal impact of the most successful college football coach of all time, Nick Saban. Directed by Russell Dinall  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN NBA schedule update: Toronto Raptors visit Orlando Magic on January 30 * ESPN today announced an update to its 2025-26 NBA regular-season schedule. On Friday, January 30, the Orlando Magic and Paolo Banchero will host the Toronto Raptors and Scottie Barnes, at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN presented by State Farm. This matchup replaces the previously scheduled Memphis Gri  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 21 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN presents over 250 women's college basketball matchups across networks, Jan. 21-27 * * ESPN networks to feature 16 ranked teams * Thursday Prime features a top 20 battle between No. 2 South Carolina and No. 16 Oklahoma (ESPN, 7:30 p.m. ET) * Sunday, ESPN is home to a top 5 bout between No. 5 Vanderbilt and No. 2 South Carolina (3 p.m.) ESPN continues its i  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's 2026 United Football League schedule revealed * * Schedule to feature 22 games across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes & the ESPN App * ESPN's kickoff weekend slate features league debut of Columbus Aviators & Orlando Storm * ABC kicks off its run to the 2026 UFL Championship with a Week 3 doubleheader The 2026 United Football League (UFL) schedule was a  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's College GameDay Covered by State Farm returns for the 2025-26 women's college basketball season with five road shows * * GameDay's first show of the season will be live from No. 4 Texas on Feb. 1 (noon ET on ESPN) * Christine Williamson set to host the pregame show, alongside women's basketball analysts Andraya Carter and Chiney Ogwumike * This season's r  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's MegaCast of the College Football Playoff National Championship Presented by AT&T delivers 30.1 million viewers - the most-viewed college football game in 11 years * ESPN's presentation of the 2025-26 College Football Playoff delivered a blockbuster postseason across all 11 games, headlined by a thriller between No. 10 Miami and top-seeded Indiana that will go do  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 (TNSrpt) -- Free Press, an advocacy group that is part of the media reform or media democracy movement, issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * Comprehensive New Report Puts Major Media Companies on Notice for Anti-DEI Capitulations In a detailed analysis of the 35 most dominant U.S. media companies, Free Press reveals a disturbing and cowardly reversal on prior civil-rights commitments. * On Wednesday, Free Press published an authoritative report analy  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 21 [Category: BizData] -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, posted the following news: * * * Gracenote Appoints AdTech Veteran Bill Condon First Head of Advertising Sales * Strategic hire marks latest milestone in Gracenote's continued expansion into CTV advertising & monetization New York -January 21, 2026 - Nielsen's Gracenote, the power behind consumer entertainment search and discovery experiences, today announced that Bill Condon has joined the   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Historic back-to-back stretch: ESPN delivers its No. 1 and No. 8 most-watched events ever on consecutive days * * NFL Divisional Round draws 38 million viewers; College Football Playoff National Championship delivers 30.1 million * More than 80 million fans watched 18.7 billion minutes during 48-hour window * January momentum continues ESPN's strong performance in 20  more

WINDSOR, England, Jan. 20 -- IHG Hotels & Resorts, a brand of the InterContinental Hotels Group, issued the following news release: * * * IHG Hotels & Resorts Highlights Hotel Openings in the First Half of 2026 in Greater China Shanghai: As travel and hospitality demand in Greater China continues to diversify, guest expectations are becoming increasingly specific and multi-layered. From city centers to natural destinations, and from short stays to more immersive travel experiences, the way pe  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 21 -- The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association issued the following news release: * * * LA PHIL, LIVE NATION URBAN AND THE ROOTS HOST A ROOTS PICNIC EXPERIENCE: A GREAT NIGHT IN HIP-HOP AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL Featuring The Roots & NAS, with special guests T.I., Bun B, De La Soul, and more Saturday, June 27, 2026 at the Hollywood Bowl Tickets on sale Friday, January 23, 2026, at 10AM PST Full Hollywood Bowl Season to be Revealed in February * Today, the LA Phi  more

EASTON, Pennsylvania, Jan. 21 -- Lafayette College issued the following news: * * * Lin-Manuel Miranda to deliver Jones Visiting Lecture Creator and original star of the Broadway musical Hamilton to speak to the campus community Feb. 12 * Lin-Manuel Miranda, whose credits include award-winning composer, lyricist, performer, and star of the Broadway show Hamilton, will present at this year's Thomas Roy and Lura Forrest Jones Visiting Lecture 5 p.m. February 12 in Kamine Gymnasium inside Alla  more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 23 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * MARGOT ROBBIE, JACOB ELORDI, NATE BARGATZE, KALEY CUOCO AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' JAN. 26-30 * ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EST and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subjects, along w  more

EL SEGUNDO, California, Jan. 23 -- Mattel, a toy manufacturing company, issued the following news: * * * Mattel, Disney and Viktor&Rolf Unveil Limited-Edition Couture Collector Doll Inspired by Disney's Cinderella The Viktor&Rolf x Disney Collector Cinderella Doll Debuted During Paris Fashion Week Celebration in Paris * Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), in collaboration with Disney and renowned fashion house Viktor&Rolf, announced the launch of the Viktor&Rolf x Disney Collector Cinderella Doll,   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 21 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * MLB on ABC: Boston Red Sox host New York Yankees in exclusive matinee presentation on June 27 * ESPN today announced three marquee Major League Baseball regular season games that will air exclusively on ABC during the 2026 season, showcasing the sport's iconic rivalries and compelling matchups. The ABC games are part of ESPN and MLB's innovative new rights agreement.   more

LONDON, England, Jan. 19 [Category: Arts/Cultural] -- The Museums Association posted the following news: * * * National Trust celebrates biggest donation in its history * The National Trust has been given a huge boost by the largest donation in the trust's 131-year history. The PS10m from philanthropist Humphrey Battcock is unusual in that it is unrestricted, meaning that the conservation charity can spend the money on what it wants. The news came as the organisation announced its plans fo  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * NBA on ABC: NBA Saturday Primetime presented by Wingstop returns January 24 with Rivals Week tripleheader * * NBA Tip-Off to serve as pregame on ABC; Inside the NBA to provide postgame coverage for NBA Saturday Primetime throughout the season ESPN's NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC presented by Wingstop returns for its 11th season, continuing as the premier, exclusive   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 20 [Category: Sociological] -- Oxfam America issued the following news release: * * * Nearly 80 percent of millionaires think super-rich buy political influence * * New poll of 3900 millionaires in G20 countries also finds six in ten think President Trump has had negative impact on global economic stability * Nearly 400 millionaires from 24 countries - including Mark Ruffalo, Brian Eno, and Abigail Disney - sign open letter to world leaders at Davos calling on  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * NFL Divisional Round Sets All-Time Viewership Record for ESPN; Texans-Patriots Becomes Most-Watched Event in Company History * * Sunday Afternoon Game Draws 38 Million Viewers * Audience Up 12% From ESPN's 2025 Divisional Matchup * Postseason NFL Countdown Draws More than Six Million Viewers With an audience of 38 million viewers, ESPN's 2026 Divisional Round   more

OXFORD, England, Jan. 21 [Category: Sociological] -- Oxfam International issued the following news release: * * * Nearly 80 percent of millionaires think super-rich buy political influence New poll of 3900 millionaires in G20 countries also finds six in ten think President Trump has had negative impact on global economic stability * As political leaders gather for the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, millionaires from around the world say elected representatives m  more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 21 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * PARIS HILTON, JASON BIGGS, KEVIN JAMES, PATRICK DEMPSEY, WHITNEY LEAVITT, MILO MANHEIM AND KATHERINE LANASA HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF JAN. 26-30 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK' * Nationally syndicated morning talk show "Live with Kelly and Mark" announces the lineup of guests appearing on the show the week of Jan. 26-30. Monday, Jan. 26 - JASON BIG  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * PGA TOUR LIVE on the ESPN App showcases Scottie Scheffler's season debut & more ESPN golf highlights * ESPN golf highlights * Tuesday: TGL action continues as Tiger Woods' Jupiter Links Golf Club makes its second appearance in as many weeks, as Akshay Bhatia, Max Homa and Kevin Kisner take on the Los Angeles Golf Club's Collin Morikawa, Justin Rose and Sahith Theega  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 21 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * PGA TOUR LIVE on the ESPN App showcases The American Express, Scottie Scheffler's season debut * * Four-day coverage of The American Express begins Thursday, Jan. 22, at 11:30 a.m. ET on the ESPN App PGA TOUR LIVE on the ESPN App continues its 2026 PGA TOUR Season with comprehensive coverage of The American Express, beginning Thursday, Jan. 22, at 11:30 a.m. ET, fro  more

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22 -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * Reports Claim "Zootopia 2" is Causing Surging Sales of Venomous Blue Snakes. Villanova Professor Ryan Almeida Cautions it's Likely More Nuanced As Disney's "Zootopia 2" barrels toward becoming the highest-grossing animated Disney movie of all-time, the box office isn't the only place fans of the franchise are apparently flocking. Recently, CNN reported that "Zootopia 2" fans in China--where the   more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shark Tank: Revolutionizing Sound: 3D Printed Instruments Shake Up the Music Biz (2/4) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/12/25) * WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4 10:02-11:00 p.m. EST - Shark Tank: "Revolutionizing Sound: 3D Printed Instruments Shake Up the Music Biz" (1707) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/12/25) Logline: Entrepreneurs bring their one-of-a-kind ideas to the Tank, including   more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shifting Gears: SEASON FINALE - Surprise - (2/4) * WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4 8:00-8:30 p.m. EST - Shifting Gears: "Surprise" (213) (Season Finale) Logline: Matt revs his love life back up only to find the road rockier than expected. Meanwhile, a chance romantic moment has Riley and Gabe questioning the nature of their relationship. Jenna Elfman, Jesse Williams,   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 [Category: Business] -- The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council issued the following commentary: * * * Return of the "Big Tech" Bill that Hits Small Business? Why it Should Stay Buried By Raymond J. Keating  In the world of public policy, bad ideas never really seem to die. "Dead and buried" can never be confidently declared. Instead, bad ideas go into hibernation for various lengths of time - ready to emerge from a dark cave to wreak havoc due to the latest misg  more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 18 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * The Rookie: Cut and Run (1/26) * MONDAY, JAN. 26 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST - The Rookie: "Cut and Run" (804) Logline: While out in the city, Nolan and Bailey witness a murder in public and immediately spring into action in the hopes of finding the person responsible. Meanwhile, Angela and Wesley have a big life decision that may affect their future. Stream   more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 18 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * The Rookie: Cut and Run (2/27) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/26/26) * TUESDAY, JAN. 27 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST - The Rookie: "Cut and Run" (804) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/26/26) Logline: While out in the city, Nolan and Bailey witness a murder in public and immediately spring into action in the hopes of finding the person responsible. Meanwhile, Angela and Wesley have a   more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * The Rookie: The Network (2/2) * MONDAY, FEB. 2 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST - The Rookie: "The Network" (805) Logline: Lieutenant Grey and the FBI task force enlist the help of an old colleague to uncover a criminal network; while Nolan, Miles, Lucy and Celina respond to a mysterious officer involved shooting. Stream episodes next day on Hulu. Media Contacts  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Three exclusive games this week on ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu * * Thursday doubleheader: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Carolina Hurricanes at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu and Detroit Red Wings vs. Minnesota Wild at 9:30 p.m. on ESPN * Friday on ESPN: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Chicago Blackhawks at 7 p.m. * The Point returns Thursday at 6 p.m. on ESPN2 and ESP  more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * UPDATE: MICHAEL B. JORDAN, RACHEL MCADAMS, MARTIN SHORT, LUKE BRYAN, LIONEL RICHIE AND CARRIE UNDERWOOD AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' JAN. 19-23 * ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EST and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts  more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Will Trent: Nice to Meet You, Malcolm (2/3) * TUESDAY, FEB. 3 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST - Will Trent: "Nice to Meet You, Malcolm" (405) Logline: As Angie and Ormewood track animal-masked thieves across a string of multimillion-dollar heists, Will and Faith investigate the murder of a high-end matchmaking mogul. Meanwhile, Faith meets a mysterious man who is mor  more