The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) has announced the winners of its eighth annual AAFCA TV Honors, recognizing the year’s most outstanding achievements in television and streaming while celebrating the artists and storytellers shaping today’s entertainment landscape. The invitation-only awards ceremony will take place Aug. 8 at the City Club Los Angeles, where winners…
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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is expanding its celebration of the moviegoing experience with the launch of the Academy Marquee Theater List, a new global initiative that will recognize exceptional movie theaters for their commitment to preserving the magic of cinema. Announced ahead of the Academy’s 100th anniversary in 2027, the program…
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The Cape Playhouse is marking a major milestone in 2026 with a season packed with Broadway talent, beloved musicals and star-studded casts that promise to make it one of the theater’s most memorable summers yet. Known as America’s longest-running continuously operating professional summer theater, the historic venue in Dennis, Massachusetts, will celebrate by welcoming acclaimed…
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The New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) is celebrating a major milestone this summer as it marks its 25th anniversary with an expanded lineup of acclaimed filmmakers, blockbuster premieres and special tributes honoring some of Asia’s biggest cinematic stars. Running from July 10 through July 26, the festival will once again transform New York City…
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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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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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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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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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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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For years, LEGO was largely viewed as a toy for children. Today, however, a growing number of adults are driving one of the most vibrant creator communities in the world—one that extends far beyond building official sets. While recent headlines have highlighted the surge in adult LEGO purchases, longtime collector and entrepreneur Jenn Just says…
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