The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has elected producer Lynette Howell Taylor as its new president, marking a significant moment for the organization as it continues to evolve in its support of global filmmaking. Howell Taylor, a longtime member of the Academy Board of Governors representing the Producers Branch, begins her first term…
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The African-American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) lit up Los Angeles on August 23 with its 7th Annual TV Honors, celebrating standout television achievements with powerful speeches, groundbreaking wins, and a star-studded guest list. Hosted by Jordin Sparks, the event took place inside the historic Blossom Ballroom at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. This year’s honorees represented…
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Grace Annabella Anderson, the emerging indie-pop artist, actor, and signed model, has released her latest single, Love Potion, a glittering ode to downtown Manhattan summer nights. Out now, the track offers a bold new chapter in Anderson’s evolving sound—playful, lovestruck, and drenched in the magic of spontaneous city adventures. Written like an intimate journal entry,…
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Comedian and writer Josh Gondelman debuted his latest stand-up hour, Positive Reinforcement, with Blonde Medicine releasing the comedy special on YouTube June 27 and the album version on July 11. Known for his warm, upbeat style, Gondelman—whose credits include Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and NPR’s Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!—delivers…
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Mirage Digital has teamed up with global eSports powerhouse Team Liquid to launch a 24/7 live-streaming programming experience centered on the World of Warcraft: Race to World First. The initiative, which debuted July 22, is available via major OTT and FAST platforms, including The Roku Channel, offering fans continuous coverage of one of competitive gaming’s…
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The Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) in Astoria, New York, will present Eddington City Limits, a five-film series co-programmed with acclaimed filmmaker Ari Aster, from August 15 to 31, 2025. The series celebrates the release of Aster’s new film Eddington and explores themes of escalating tension, conspiracy, and fractured communities, which resonate throughout the…
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Deaf West Theatre and Two River Theater have unveiled a first listen to Elephant Shoes, a groundbreaking new musical that blends American Sign Language (ASL), spoken English, and innovative stage technology. The world premiere production is set to debut at Two River Theater through June 28, 2026. To mark the occasion, the companies released a…
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Comedian Gianmarco Soresi’s hit podcast The Downside, co-hosted by Russell Daniels, has officially joined the Headgum podcast network. Known for its sharp humor and irreverent take on life’s darker moments, The Downside now sits alongside Headgum hits like Handsome, Senses Working Overtime with David Cross, and Newcomers with Lauren Lapkus & Nicole Byer. Launched as…
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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the honorees for its 16th Governors Awards, with Debbie Allen, Tom Cruise, and Wynn Thomas set to receive Academy Honorary Awards, and Dolly Parton honored with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. All four will receive Oscar® statuettes at a ceremony on November 16, 2025, at…
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This summer, Bryant Park continues its tradition of bringing free, world-class performances to Midtown Manhattan with a vibrant lineup of concerts, cultural celebrations, and first-time spectacles—all under the city skyline. On Aug. 15, drummer and dhol master Sunny Jain headlines Wild Wild East, a bold fusion of South Asian sounds and storytelling. He’s joined by…
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