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Success can be fleeting for popular musicians. Even those artists who release multiple hits often fall out of public favor because of changing tastes or professional reasons, such as inactivity....
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With spring just around the corner, Americans will increasingly be looking to take part in activities outside their homes. For many, a top activity will be enjoying some live music. Thousands of...
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American actor Kirk Douglas died on Feb. 5, 2020, at his home in Beverly Hills, California, at age 103. Douglas was prolific during his over 60 years acting career, accumulating nearly 100 acting...
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Movies today make more money at the box office than ever before. It’s not uncommon for blockbuster films to now gross over $100 million domestically, with some bringing in nearly $1 billion. Last...
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The Academy Awards, which have been held since 1929, aim to recognize “excellence in the motion picture arts and sciences.” Despite this goal, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and...
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Winning the Oscar for Best Picture at the Academy Awards can financially benefit a movie at the box office. Moviegoers are often interested in what has been declared the best movie of the year, and...
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While actors and actresses are a movie’s most visible talent, it is the director who often has the most control over the finished project. The directors control the vision, tone, and, of...
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One would be hard pressed to find an event that brings more entertainers together in one place than the Academy Awards. Each year the ceremony is held by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and...
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Television programming is constantly changing, fed by a seemingly endless flow of human talent. While many TV personalities may make a few notable appearances before fading away — or any many...
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Most people have the ability to listen to recorded music every day. Whether on the radio, through physical media, or via a streaming service, the sound of one’s favorite musicians is rarely far...
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The 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, billed as “music’s biggest night,” will be broadcast live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Jan. 26. The program is intended to showcase and honor...
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Netflix is the world’s most popular streaming service, and with good reason. The company offers access to some of television’s most loved series — such as “The Office” and “Mad Men”...
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Winning a Grammy award is considered to be among the highest achievements in the music industry. This year’s ceremony — which is scheduled to air on Jan. 26 on CBS — will offer...
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