Entertainment

May 5, 2023

Best Signs From the Writers Guild of America Strike Show How Creative They Are With Words

On Tuesday, May 2, 2023, the Writers Guild of America (WGA)—aka Hollywood’s writers—went on strike. After six weeks of contract negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), the WGA announced its members would “walk off the job.” The labor union represents about 11,500 people who write for the television shows and movies we enjoy at home and in theaters.

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May 3, 2023

Lizzo Dazzled the 2023 Met Gala With a Surprise Performance

Singer Lizzo is known for her big, thrilling performances. Although she routinely sells out arenas, this time a much more select group of people got to hear Lizzo live in an intimate setting. The “About Damn Time” singer surprised the attendees of the 2023 Met Gala with a private show full of dazzling elements.

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April 30, 2023

One-Man Band Uses the Principles of Puppetry to Wow Audiences With His Performances

While a soulful music performance can be achieved with just a single instrument, it's hard to beat having several instruments play in harmony. But that doesn't always mean having an individual player for each of them. Argentinian artist Santiago Moreno is the perfect example of this. He performs as a one-man band as part of a France-based theater company called La Mue/tte.

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April 23, 2023

Blind and Neurodivergent Teen Leaves Renowned Pianist Speechless With Her Amazing Performance

UK's Channel 4 recently launched a reality show titled The Piano. It features amateur pianists who are invited to perform on instruments located at major train stations—but there's a catch. They perform without knowing they are being observed by top pianist Lang Lang and pop singer Mika, or that they've entered a contest to perform at the prestigious Royal Festival Hall.

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