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The End of an Era in a Mountain Town The Sundance Film Festival is preparing to take the stage in Park City for the final time, closing a long chapter in the Utah ski town where the event evolved from a modest independent showcase into one of the most influential film festivals in the world. For decades, filmmakers, critics, and…

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Massive Sculptures, Complex Logistics, and a Powerful Dialogue on Race The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Los Angeles has unveiled one of its most ambitious and provocative exhibitions to date. Titled Monuments, the show reexamines America’s legacy of racial oppression by placing decommissioned Confederate statues in direct conversation with contemporary artworks that challenge the symbols of white supremacy. Opening…

Spotify announced on Thursday a major partnership with the world’s leading music companies — Sony Music Group, Universal Music Group (UMG), Warner Music Group, independent licensing agency Merlin, and digital music company Believe — to build what it calls “responsible” artificial intelligence tools for the music industry. The collaboration aims to ensure that technological innovation in AI respects the rights of creators while exploring new ways to…

First Woman to Lead the Iconic Venue Gwen Stefani is set to make history as the first woman to headline the Sphere in Las Vegas. Billboard confirmed that the pop-rock icon will reunite with her band No Doubt for a six-show residency at the cutting-edge 17,600-seat arena owned by Madison Square Garden Entertainment. The venue, which opened in late 2023,…

Former President Condemns League’s Selection President Donald Trump sharply criticized the NFL’s decision to feature Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny as the headliner for the upcoming Super Bowl halftime show, calling the move “absolutely ridiculous.” The performance, scheduled for February, will mark the first time a male Latin artist leads the event. Bad Bunny, who is known for performing primarily…

Concerns Grow Over Tilly Norwood’s Creation The debate surrounding Tilly Norwood, the so-called AI “actress,” has intensified as the British actors’ union Equity joined SAG-AFTRA in denouncing the digital creation. The union said the character, designed by AI production studio Particle6, cannot be considered a performer and raised concerns about how the data used to build her was sourced. “Tilly…

NFL Confirms Historic Performance Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny has been announced as the headliner for next year’s Super Bowl halftime show. The news was confirmed Sunday night during halftime of the Green Bay Packers vs. Dallas Cowboys game by the NFL, Apple Music, and Roc Nation. Super Bowl 60 is set for February 8 in Santa Clara,…