Entertainment

The Entertainment category offers vibrant coverage of the creative arts, celebrity culture, and cultural events that shape public imagination. Through feature stories, reviews, and interviews, we explore the dynamic world of film, music, theater, and digital media, highlighting trends, controversies, and the evolving nature of global entertainment.

South by Southwest Makes Its European Debut in London’s Shoreditch

Marking its first European edition, South by Southwest London showcases over 500 artists across 30 venues, spotlighting the city’s vibrant Shoreditch district.

Par Chloe Dubois • 30 May 2025 • 3 MIN

Joel Bailey, known by his stage name BAELY, is among the 500-plus artists featured at South by Southwest London’s music festival, spanning around 30 venues.

Amirali Navaee, writer and director of “Sunshine Express,” explores the political and economic challenges in Iran while highlighting themes of mutual care and solidarity.

Amirali Navaee’s 'Sunshine Express' Offers a Hopeful Perspective on Iranian Cinema

Amirali Navaee’s debut feature, “Sunshine Express,” set to screen at South by Southwest London, shifts focus from political strife to human connection and hope.

Par Chloe Dubois • 3 MIN

Leonie Benesch portrays Floria, a night nurse managing a busy, understaffed hospital shift in the film 'Late Shift.' To prepare, she spent a week shadowing nurses in a clinical setting.

Leonie Benesch Shines as Night Nurse in the Gripping Drama 'Late Shift'

Leonie Benesch delivers a compelling performance as a night nurse navigating the challenges of an understaffed hospital in the intense new film 'Late Shift.'

Par Chloe Dubois • 3 MIN

Kathryn Schulz reflects on the simultaneous experience of losing her father and finding love, illustrating the coexistence of contrasting emotions in life.

Embracing Life’s Contrasts: Reflections on Loss, Love, and the Power of 'And'

Kathryn Schulz explores the intertwined experiences of grief and joy, revealing how life’s complexities demand we hold opposing emotions simultaneously. Through personal stories and philosophical insights, she offers a profound meditation on attention, connection, and resilience.

Par Chloe Dubois • 4 MIN

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George Clooney portrays Edward R. Murrow in the stage adaptation of 'Good Night, and Good Luck,' a story of CBS News confronting political pressure in the 1950s, echoing challenges the network faces today.

‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ Highlights TV’s Courageous Past Amid Modern Challenges

A reflection on George Clooney’s drama portraying CBS News’ stand against political pressure in the 1950s, resonating today as the network faces similar trials.

3 MIN

Connie Francis, a major star of the early 1960s, sees her B-side track ‘Pretty Little Baby’ revive its popularity through social media.

Connie Francis Embraces TikTok as Vintage Track ‘Pretty Little Baby’ Gains Viral Fame

Decades after its release, Connie Francis’s lesser-known song ‘Pretty Little Baby’ has surged in popularity on TikTok, prompting the legendary singer to reengage with fans through the platform.

3 MIN

The Enduring Challenge of Opera: Language and Audience Engagement

Opera’s traditional language barrier limits its reach in the modern era. Exploring the history of translated performances reveals why embracing native languages could revitalize this classical art form.

3 MIN

Ayodele Casel performing in 'The Remix' at the Joyce Theater, revisiting the vibrant music and dance culture of the 1990s that inspired her love for tap.

Ayodele Casel Returns to the Joyce Theater with 'The Remix,' Celebrating Tap and Hip-Hop Roots

Tap dancer and choreographer Ayodele Casel captivates audiences once again at the Joyce Theater with 'The Remix,' a vibrant homage to 1990s music, dance, and artistic collaboration.

3 MIN

Ben Shahn’s 1940 painting “Contemporary American Sculpture” from a Jewish Museum retrospective, depicting his realist works enveloping modern sculptures.

Ben Shahn's Social Realism Resonates Anew in Major Retrospective

A comprehensive exhibition reveals how Ben Shahn’s Depression-era realist paintings continue to speak powerfully to contemporary America.

3 MIN

The official New York City Pride march returns to Greenwich Village on June 29.

Celebrate Pride Month in New York: Parades, Parties, and Performances to Attend

New York City gears up for a vibrant Pride Month filled with marches, festivals, dance events, and queer-themed performances across the city and surrounding areas.

3 MIN

Ngugi wa Thiong’o in 2006. His pioneering works of novels, plays, and memoirs deeply examined the complexities of colonial and postcolonial Kenya.

Ngugi wa Thiong’o, Renowned Kenyan Author and Critic of Colonialism, Passes Away at 87

Ngugi wa Thiong’o, celebrated for writing the first modern novel in the Gikuyu language on prison toilet paper and championing African literature in native tongues, has died at 87 after decades of influential work and exile.

3 MIN

Bruce Logan pictured inside the rotating wheel of Space Station V during the filming of Stanley Kubrick’s ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ in 1966. Early in his career, he contributed as an animation artist on the film.

Remembering Bruce Logan: The Visual Effects Visionary Behind the Death Star Explosion

Bruce Logan, a pioneering visual effects artist and cinematographer known for his work on iconic films like 'Star Wars' and '2001: A Space Odyssey,' passed away at 78. He notably crafted the memorable Death Star explosion scene using innovative low-tech techniques.

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South by Southwest Makes Its European Debut in London’s Shoreditch

Amirali Navaee’s 'Sunshine Express' Offers a Hopeful Perspective on Iranian Cinema

Leonie Benesch Shines as Night Nurse in the Gripping Drama 'Late Shift'

Embracing Life’s Contrasts: Reflections on Loss, Love, and the Power of 'And'

More in This Category

‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ Highlights TV’s Courageous Past Amid Modern Challenges

Connie Francis Embraces TikTok as Vintage Track ‘Pretty Little Baby’ Gains Viral Fame

The Enduring Challenge of Opera: Language and Audience Engagement

Ayodele Casel Returns to the Joyce Theater with 'The Remix,' Celebrating Tap and Hip-Hop Roots

Ben Shahn's Social Realism Resonates Anew in Major Retrospective

Celebrate Pride Month in New York: Parades, Parties, and Performances to Attend

Ngugi wa Thiong’o, Renowned Kenyan Author and Critic of Colonialism, Passes Away at 87

Remembering Bruce Logan: The Visual Effects Visionary Behind the Death Star Explosion

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