Hika Rakuyo by Art Space Eternal hovers above the waters of Cockle Bay as part of Vivid Sydney 2024.
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Vivid Sydney is back, with its spectacle and challenges. What can we expect from the festival now and in the future?
Rap mogul Rick Ross, right, speaks in a hospitality class hosted by entrepreneur David Grutman.
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A Miami nightclub owner and restaurateur has been adding star power to his class on entrepreneurship and hospitality.
Larry David, the creator and star of Curb Your Enthusiasm.
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Larry David has called time on the misanthropic cult TV comedy classic after 12 seasons and 120 episodes.
Lorne Michaels holding one of his Emmy Awards in 2022.
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The show has served as the nation’s laugh track for decades. Who will take over when he retires?
Daily Wire co-CEO Caleb Robinson, co-CEO Jeremy Boreing and editor emeritus Ben Shapiro attend the red carpet premiere of ‘Lady Ballers’ on Nov. 29, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Through action films, dramas and kids’ cartoons, right-wing activists are working to build their own alternative entertainment universe insulated from Hollywood’s purported liberal biases.
The in-flight entertainment and connectivity market grew to US$5.9 billion in 2019.
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In-flight entertainment has evolved significantly over the years, from a one-off experiment to the on-demand streaming services many of us are now used to.
Netflix’s show ‘The Diplomat’ is one of the few with strong female leads in politics.
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Watching a woman character star in a fictional political TV drama can spark viewers, particularly women, to vote, campaign for a politician or find other ways to become involved in politics.
What hides behind the entertaining nature of your favourite talk shows?
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Believed to be mere entertainment, talk shows can become human dignity-crushing machines. The consequences of the degrading techniques used can be devastating for the victims.
Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga in 2015.
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The jazz singer saw renewed success late in life on the back of collaborations with an eclectic array of artists.
The Jurassic Park franchise has spawned several movies, theme parks and spin-off products.
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Jurassic Park was a technological breakthrough for film because of its use of CGI. It also revived an interest in paleontology and raised ethical questions about DNA use.
Picketers carry signs outside Paramount in Times Square on July 17, 2023, in New York.
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The Hollywood actors’ strike is a watershed moment for the entertainment industry, marking a turning point for the future of labour in the arts.
What makes improvised stage patter more appealing than a canned script?
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Audiences love improvised, off-the-cuff entertainment, and new research suggests it’s because spontaneity seems to offer a glimpse of the performer’s authentic self.
Harry Belafonte used his personal wealth to support young activists throughout his life.
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Harry Belafonte spent much of his life supporting youth-led movements that fought against racial injustice. A historian explains how.
Poisons are often not so clearly labeled.
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From ‘Breaking Bad’ to James Bond, certain chemicals are popular options for characters looking to achieve nefarious ends.
A sentinel droid features in the film Before We Disappear.
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A new film changes its story based on the emotions expressed by the viewer.
Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial
Verbatim theatre has traditionally tackled social issues but Wagatha Christie is bucking this trend and offering audiences some light entertainment.
Clowns in American circuses were once considered a form of adult entertainment.
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Today’s creepy clowns are not a divergence from tradition, but a return to it.
The new thriller Blood Sisters puts women at the centre.
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Blood Sisters is untypical of Nollywood’s normal fair in a number of ways. It chooses thrill over romance and challenges taboos.
A growing number of businesses across a wide range of industries are successfully selling voyeurism to their audiences.
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Voyeurism provides a glimpse into the private life of another person to give audiences a revealing and entertaining experience.
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Subtitles need to be read quickly and dubbing needs to match lips. It’s not an easy feat.