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Jan 09 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Unseen Value of Independent Entertainment

Did you know that small music venues, festivals, and performing arts centers bring a lot more to society than just good vibes? The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) is digging deep into this topic. They've started a big study called "The State of Live" to find out just how much these pla

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Jan 09 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Fire Frenzy: How LA's Wildfires Affected Entertainment

Wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles have brought the city's entertainment industry to a standstill. Major productions like "Jimmy Kimmel Live" were canceled on Wednesday due to road closures and safety concerns. President Biden declared a major disaster in California, and the fires claimed at lea

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Jan 08 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Nominees Unveiled: 2025 SAG Awards

The Screen Actors Guild has revealed its nominations for the 2025 SAG Awards despite a recent wildfire tragedy in Los Angeles. The film ensemble category has a diverse lineup, including A Complete Unknown, Anora, Conclave, Emilia Pérez, and Wicked. Notable lead actor nominations include Adrien Brody

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Jan 08 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Netflix and WWE: A New Era Begins

Last night, I attended my first-ever WWE Monday Night Raw event. It wasn't just any event, though; it was the first one aired by Netflix after they spent a whopping $5 billion on the rights. This wasn't your typical sports spectacle. It was a glimpse into the future of wrestling, where global reach

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Jan 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Delta's Next-Gen Inflight Fun

Imagine you're 35, 000 feet up, and your seatback turns into a mini movie theater. Delta is upgrading its inflight entertainment with 4K HDR displays, making every show and movie look super sharp. But that's not all. The airline is also making it way easier to connect your own earbuds with Bluetooth

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Jan 07 2025ENTERTAINMENT

TI and Tiny's Supreme Court Battle: 'It's Not Over Yet'

Everyone thought it was a done deal—TI and Tiny Harris, the celebrity couple, had won a massive lawsuit against MGA Entertainment. It was all about trademarks: the company had made dolls that looked and sounded a lot like their girl group, OMG Girlz. The jury agreed, slapping MGA with a $71 million

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Jan 06 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Golden Globes: A Fresh Start with Laughs and Surprises

After a year without major disruptions, Hollywood rolled out the red carpet for the Golden Globes again. This time, the show bounced back from past controversies and delivered a lively evening. Nikki Glaser, the first woman to host solo, kicked things off with a zesty monologue. She tackled hot topi

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Jan 06 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Nikki Glaser Steals the Show at the 2025 Golden Globes

The Golden Globes, now in its 82nd year, kicked off awards season with a bang. Despite its troubled past and present, the show went on, broadcast on CBS and Paramount+ from the Beverly Hilton. Host Nikki Glaser made history as the first solo female host, bringing a fresh vibe to an otherwise traditi

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Jan 06 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Exploring Data-Driven Safety Regulation for Fun Spaces

Immersive entertainment venues, like escape rooms, are booming. But with popularity comes problems, such as copycats and unregulated themes. This study digs into how big data can help fix these issues. First, it turns online entertainment venue data into a fancy network using specific standards. Th

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Jan 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

Fly with Your Headphones: Icelandair’s New Panasonic IFE System

In December, Icelandair made a big leap by being the first airline to introduce Panasonic’s latest in-flight entertainment (IFE) system, Astrova, on their Airbus A321LR. The new system is a game-changer, allowing you to connect your own wireless headphones and enjoy high-quality entertainment. Tómas

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