Universal Music Group has announced a major collaboration with NVIDIA that aims to reshape how billions of fans discover, create, and engage with music through artificial intelligence. The partnership brings together one of the world’s largest music catalogs with advanced AI infrastructure to develop new tools designed to benefit both artists and listeners while promoting…
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The race toward Hollywood’s biggest night is officially underway, with Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announcing that 317 feature films are eligible for consideration at the 98th Academy Awards. Of those, 201 films have qualified for the coveted Best Picture category, which carries additional eligibility requirements beyond general entry. To qualify in the…
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The Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) is set to kick off an exciting slate of film programming and festivals from January through April 2026, featuring acclaimed releases, centenary celebrations, and unique events that spotlight emerging and underrepresented voices in cinema. The series 2001: The Year, Not the Movie (through April 5) explores the cinematic…
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The Public Theater has announced additional casting for the highly anticipated world premiere of ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL), a bold reimagining of Sophocles’ classic by 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize finalist Anna Ziegler. Under the direction of Drama Desk, Drama League, and Lucille Lortel nominee Tyne Rafaeli, the production begins performances…
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HBO Latino and HBO Max will bring audiences the second and final season of the critically acclaimed drama series Like Water for Chocolate starting February 15, at 8:00 p.m. ET. Executive produced by Salma Hayek Pinault’s Ventanarosa Productions, the six-episode season will release new episodes weekly, culminating in the finale on March 22. Based on…
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Nearly a quarter century after its launch, the PlayStation 2 (PS2) continues to dominate the gaming world. New research from TechGaged.com confirms that Sony’s iconic console has sold 160.01 million units worldwide, securing its position as the best-selling video game console of all time. From its 2000 debut to today, the PS2’s mix of affordability,…
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ILP Theatrical, the theatrical division of International Literary Properties, has acquired the literary works of Jean Shepherd, the acclaimed writer, humorist, and narrator best known for the holiday classic A Christmas Story. The acquisition was completed with Dalfie Entertainment Inc., which has long represented Shepherd’s estate and will continue to serve as a consultant as…
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The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) has unveiled an impressive slate of honorees for its 2026 Special Achievement Awards Luncheon and the 17th Annual AAFCA Awards, spotlighting influential leaders, creatives, and institutions whose work continues to shape film, culture, and opportunity across the entertainment industry. The 17th Annual AAFCA Awards will take place on…
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Garcelle Beauvais is deepening her creative imprint at Lifetime, stepping into a new phase of her partnership with the network as both star and executive producer on two upcoming films that blend urgent social storytelling with heartfelt romance. The celebrated actor, producer, author, and longtime television presence continues to expand her behind-the-scenes role while delivering…
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