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Sarah McLachlan Cancels Lilith Fair Documentary Premiere Performance Over Disney’s Little Free Speech Issue
McLachlan, introducing the ABC News Studios-distributed movie: "I’ve grappled with being here tonight and around what to say about the present situation that we...
The Personal Piñata Makers Of Minneapolis
It’s a big business - and it changes with the trends of the moment. "Some local vendors are selling Labubu-shaped piñatas, cashing in on the...
London’s Wembley Stadium Just Hosted A Big Music Benefit For Gaza
That was a first in Britain, an arena concert supporting Palestine. "During the four-hour show, the biggest ovation from the crowd … went to Francesca...
How Can LA’s Repertory Cinemas Survive Streaming?
Personal attention, and projectionists. “The viewing experience at these revival theaters always starts with a crew member reminding the audience to stay away from...
What Comedians In The US May Have To Do Next
Kiss the ring. Be a “Kremlin star.” Or face life without a broadcast deal (which, let’s face it, is the common fate of most...
It’s Literary Awards Season, And Oh God, So Awful
“It can be a very difficult thing to spend years and years working on a project only to be faced with a barrage of...
The Harpsichordist And Conductor Who Has Revived The French Baroque
William Christie, who is turning 80 this year, “is venerated in France, where he played a key role in the revival of French baroque...
In Korea, You Can Be Fined For ‘Defaming’ Fictional K-Pop Band Members
“The defendant claimed that the comments were aimed at the fictional characters and not the real people behind them. But the court rejected the...
Are Horses Or Kisses Harder To Animate?
“Objectively speaking, horses, especially animating horses, 'is a nightmare’ for artists. ‘Famously horrible,’ even.” On the other hand, people really object to a badly...
Leni Riefenstahl Died In 2003, But The Fuhrer’s Favorite Film Director Still Hasn’t Stopped...
“When we see Riefenstahl in the presence of Hitler, she is radiant. She willingly acknowledges the power of his charisma. … Appearance is everything...
Robert Redford Understood That Winning Corrupts Everyone
“This is significant in naming Redford’s staying power, in why he’ll have such an intelligent and meaningful legacy—all of these characters are a little too deft...
When Did Memoir Become TED Talk-able? Yikes
No surprise: "Social media ... rewards the specific combination of disclosure and straightforward takeaways, which can be summarized in an Instagram graphic and shared...
Sally Rooney Couldn’t Collect Sky Arts Award In The UK Thanks To New Law...
Her statement, in part: "I wish that I could be with you this evening to accept the honour in person, but because of my...
AI Hallucinations Are ‘Inevitable,’ Says AI Company Pushing AI To Be Involved In Everything
Well, this seems fine. - Computerworld
Santa Fe Poet Arthur Sze Is Selected As US Poet Laureate
The poet, who also translates classical Chinese poetry, said he doesn’t think of his appointment as political. "Each poet laureate undertakes a special project...
The Art Of Big Neon
“At barely a century old, the medium is already antiquated, and while neon teeters on the perpetual cusp of extinction on account of declining...
Richard Thomas Loves Being On Stage More Than Anything
“There are photographs of me sleeping in a trunk backstage at City Center. The theater is longer than my relationship to any other person...
The US Government Is Taking Another Run At Breaking Up Google
“Like every antitrust trial, there’s still a long road ahead. ... Even if Brinkema orders a breakup, it could be years until it’s implemented.”...
How ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Took Over The Whole Internet
Millennial women and memes means everyone encounters this series: “Shoutout to the fans of this show for posting about it so much that I...
Meta Allegedly Uses Insta Photos Of Girls In School Uniforms As Bait For Men...
The internet is going so well. “The images were all of schoolgirls in short skirts with either bare legs or stockings. … Meta, the...
So, What Is Bob Iger Going To Do?
Disney has to try to “satisfy the ‘concerns’ of its affiliates without also forcing Kimmel to say something he doesn’t believe … and if...
We All Know The Actual Von Trapps Are Still Singing, But What About The...
The surviving five adults have been positive about their experience in every interview since. And they don’t only get together for Sound of Music...
Producer David Kelley, Winner Of Approximately A Gazillion Emmys, Refused To Move Production Out...
Kelley - producer of, just to name a few, Picket Fences, Allly McBeal, The Practice, Big Little Lies, and so many more - chose...
Why Has Canada Banned Irish Rap Group Kneecap?
“Most of the group's lyrics are not explicitly political and are marked by goofy, satirical humour, while its concerts are high-energy affairs with a party-like atmosphere”...
Can This Los Angeles Arts Hub Win In Its Struggle To Stay Open?
“Superchief is a big catalyst for artists who don’t necessarily see themselves showing in galleries. It’s such a necessity. It’s cool to have a...
