The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is marking the 10th anniversary of its Academy Gold Rising internship enhancement program, continuing its mission to help aspiring filmmakers and entertainment professionals build careers in the film industry. The eight-week summer initiative provides college seniors, recent graduates and early-career professionals with hands-on experience through internships, educational…
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Forgotten WWII Hero Takes Center Stage in Sweeping New Novel About the Man Who Helped Save Democracy
When Americans think about the heroes of World War II, they often picture soldiers storming the beaches of Normandy or generals directing troops across Europe. But a new historical novel argues that one of the war’s most influential figures rarely receives the recognition he deserves. In One Ordinary Man, author Steve Vesce shines a spotlight…
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DC Studios has unveiled a new teaser for its highly anticipated HBO Max original drama Lanterns, giving fans another glimpse at the gritty take on the iconic Green Lantern mythology while revealing Academy Award-nominated actress Laura Linney in her first footage from the series. The drama, which premieres Sunday, Aug. 16 on HBO and will…
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Fans of gothic fiction, haunted houses and psychological thrillers have a chilling new novel to add to their fall reading lists. Ashley Woo makes her debut with Wildwood, a supernatural suspense story that blends ghostly folklore, family secrets and historical mystery into an atmospheric page-turner arriving Sept. 8. The novel follows Elinor, a newly pregnant…
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The Museum of the Moving Image is giving New Yorkers a hands-on opportunity to explore the technologies shaping the future with the launch of MoMI LAB, an innovative public space dedicated to emerging technology, creativity and digital literacy. Opening June 13 inside the Astoria museum, MoMI LAB is being described as a “people’s lab” where…
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Long Island’s biggest summer music celebration is turning 18 in style. The Great South Bay Music Festival returns to Shorefront Park in Patchogue Village from July 23-26 with an impressive lineup of rock, reggae, jam bands, punk and alternative acts performing across four days on the waterfront. The annual festival has become one of the…
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Successful 2026 gathering creates momentum for expanded attendance, corporate sponsorships, exhibitors, and business opportunities at the 2027 Expo The National Entrepreneur Summit and Expo “New York Edition” successfully brought together entrepreneurs, business owners, professionals, community leaders, exhibitors, and organizational partners from Suffolk County, Nassau County, New York City, and communities throughout the greater New York…
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Jazz lovers are in for a treat this summer as the 54th Annual Stanford Jazz Festival returns to the Stanford University campus through July 31, bringing six weeks of acclaimed performers, international artists and genre-defying musical experiences to the Bay Area. Hosted by Stanford Jazz Workshop, the long-running festival has grown into one of the…
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As consumers become increasingly focused on preventive health, home wellness products are playing a larger role in everyday life. From monitoring blood pressure and managing fevers to improving drinking water quality, trusted brands Braun and PUR are introducing solutions designed to help families take a more proactive approach to well-being. With heart health remaining a…
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By Fern E. Gillespie New York playwright Eljon Wardally will be bringing her poignant drama about a family in Grenada’s love of Calypso music, “Blooming in Dry Season,”to the International Black Theatre Festival in Winston-Salem July 27 to August 1. In June, during Caribbean Heritage Month, Woodie King’s New Federal Theatre and The North Carolina…
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