The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that actress Glenn Close, director Ridley Scott, and pioneering animator Floyd Norman will receive Honorary Oscars at the 2026 Governors Awards, while acclaimed independent film producers Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler will be presented with the prestigious Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award. The honors will…
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The Public Theater has announced the full cast for this summer’s Free Shakespeare in the Park production of The Winter’s Tale, with Broadway veterans Raúl Esparza and Lily Rabe leading the company when performances begin July 25 at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Tony Award-winning director Daniel Sullivan returns to the Delacorte for his…
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Music executive Kei Henderson is emerging as one of the industry’s most influential advocates for independent artists. Henderson is the founder and CEO of Third + Hayden, an Atlanta-based artist management, publishing and creative development company that has built partnerships with Live Nation, The Orchard and SoundCloud while championing a business model centered on artist…
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Fans who missed The Drama in theaters will soon have another chance to watch the A24 dark romantic comedy. The film will begin streaming exclusively on HBO Max in the United States on July 31, before making its HBO linear debut on Aug. 1 at 8 p.m. ET. Directed and written by Kristoffer Borgli, The…
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The Jazz Power Initiative’s Syncopated Celebration 2026 brought together Grammy-winning musicians, community leaders and aspiring young performers for an evening that highlighted jazz’s enduring legacy while raising support for arts education. The Jazz Power Initiative’s Syncopated Celebration 2026 took place at the Symphony Space, specifically the Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theater, located at 2537 Broadway at…
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The Paul Taylor Dance Company will return to New York City’s Lincoln Center this fall with a three-week season featuring world premieres, company debuts and beloved works from one of modern dance’s most influential choreographers. Running Nov. 3-22 at the David H. Koch Theater, the 2026 engagement will showcase the company’s signature blend of classic…
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A new one-woman play tackling eating disorders, body image and family relationships is making its world premiere in New York before heading to one of the world’s largest theater festivals. Written by and starring Reilly O’Shaughnessy, BELLY will debut with a limited three-performance engagement at 59E59 Theaters in Manhattan from July 22-25, before traveling to…
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The American Cinema Editors (ACE) has announced the timeline for the 77th Annual ACE Eddie Awards, with the ceremony scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 6, 2027, at UCLA’s historic Royce Hall in Los Angeles. The annual awards recognize excellence in film and television editing, honoring the professionals whose work shapes stories across feature films, documentaries, television,…
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Music icon Dionne Warwick has released a heartfelt new single, “Where Is Your Heart,” a duet with Grammy-winning singer-songwriter John Legend. The collaboration marks the first time the two celebrated artists have recorded together and serves as the latest preview of Warwick’s upcoming album, DWUETS, which she has described as the final studio album of…
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Universal Music Group (UMG) and TikTok are deepening their partnership with a new multi-year global licensing agreement designed to create more opportunities for artists, songwriters and creators while strengthening safeguards against unauthorized AI-generated music. Announced on May 22, the agreement builds on the companies’ 2024 partnership and ensures TikTok users will continue to have access…
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