Entertainment
February 17, 2023

Studio Ghibli’s ’Spirited Away’ Stage Play Is Coming to the U.S. This Spring

Last year, the beloved animated film Spirited Away (2001) made its live-action debut on the stage of Tokyo's Imperial Theatre. Adapted and directed by two-time Tony Award winner John Caird and Maoko Imai, the play had a month-long engagement in Tokyo before touring all over Japan. Now, American audiences will have a chance to see this unique play, as filmed performances of Spirited Away: Live on Stage will be getting a theatrical release later this year.

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Animals
February 16, 2023

Curious Bear Takes 400 “Selfies” Using Wildlife Trail Camera

Bears roaming across natural grounds is nothing new, and neither is the presence of motion-capture cameras; but, the combination of these two things recently took the internet by storm. The City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks organization (OSMP) uses nine motion-detective cameras across its 46,000-acre land system. Placed in high-traffic areas such as road underpasses and fence-lines, these cameras normally capture enigmatic fauna.

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Inspiring
February 15, 2023

Justina Miles Goes Viral for Energetic ASL Performance at Rihanna’s Super Bowl Halftime Show

Rihanna's halftime show at Super Bowl LVII was one of the most talked about aspects of the whole event. In fact, more people watched her performance than the actual game. From an amazing aerial stage setup to her unexpected pregnancy reveal, it was a performance for the ages. In addition to what Rihanna was doing on stage, there was another performer wowing audiences at the same exact time.

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