11 results for "entertainment"
💛 Acts of Kindness80-Year-Old Broadway Producer Candy Spelling Covers Magazine
Broadway producer Candy Spelling just became a magazine cover star at 80, and her reaction to seeing herself is melting hearts. After losing her husband nearly two decades ago, she's built a Tony-winning career on her own terms.
💛 Acts of KindnessNigeria Sweeps AFRIMA Awards, President Backs Creatives
Nigerian artists dominated the All Africa Music Awards, taking home top honors including Artist of the Year while President Tinubu pledged continued support for the country's booming creative economy. Over 1,200 artists from 48 African nations gathered in Lagos for the continent's biggest music celebration.
💛 Acts of Kindness100+ Classic Sesame Street Episodes Now Free on YouTube
Parents just got a massive library of nostalgia and learning rolled into one. Over 100 classic Sesame Street episodes, including the very first show from 1969, are now streaming free on YouTube and YouTube Kids.
🦸 Community HeroesMichael Keaton Named Harvard's 2026 Man of the Year
Oscar-nominated actor Michael Keaton will receive Harvard's prestigious Pudding Pot award on February 6, joining legends like Tom Hanks and Clint Eastwood. The honor celebrates his decades of iconic performances from Batman to his Emmy-winning role in Dopesick.
🚀 InnovationRobot Learns to Lip Sync by Watching YouTube Videos
Columbia University engineers created the first robot that can learn realistic lip movements by watching itself in a mirror and studying YouTube videos. The breakthrough could transform how humans interact with robots in healthcare, education, and entertainment.
🌍 Planet WinsSierra Leone's Reggae Festival Redefines Heritage Tourism
Sierra Leone just proved music festivals can be more than entertainment. The One Nation Reggae Festival connected international reggae stars with historic sites of the transatlantic slave trade, creating a new model for cultural tourism across Africa.
🏆 SportsRCB Wins Last-Ball Thriller as Final Over Goes for 20 in WPL Opener
Royal Challengers Bangalore pulled off a spectacular victory in the Women's Premier League opener, needing 20 runs in the final over and getting exactly that in a breathtaking finish. The thrilling match showcased the incredible talent and nerve in women's cricket, delivering edge-of-your-seat entertainment that had fans celebrating an unforgettable start to the season.
🚀 InnovationSaudi Arabia's $4.5B Universal Studios Theme Park to Welcome 48M Annual Visitors
Saudi Arabia is in exciting discussions with Universal Studios to create a spectacular multibillion-dollar theme park in Qiddiya, a massive entertainment destination near Riyadh. This transformative project is set to attract 48 million visitors annually and generate $4.5 billion in economic growth, marking a historic milestone in the Kingdom's journey to become a world-class tourism destination.
🏆 SportsNigerian Filmmaker Femi Adebayo Earns ₦417M Bringing Cinema to Underserved Communities
Femi Adebayo's epic film "Agesinkole 2: King of Thieves" grossed an incredible ₦417 million in just 12 days by bringing affordable cinema directly to underserved communities across southwest Nigeria. Instead of relying on exclusive urban theaters, he revived his father's traveling theatre model, making movies accessible to audiences who had been left behind.
💛 Acts of KindnessMoyo Lawal's Inspiring Comeback: Nigerian Actress Finds Healing After Crisis
Nigerian actress Moyo Lawal is opening up about her remarkable journey of healing and personal transformation after facing a deeply challenging period in 2023. Her story of resilience and self-discovery is inspiring others to prioritize mental health and personal growth.
💡 SolutionsChina Launches New Protections for Child Actors in Booming Drama Industry
China is taking meaningful steps to safeguard young performers in its rapidly growing ultrashort drama industry. New guidelines prioritize children's wellbeing, requiring parental consent, age-appropriate content, and protection from exploitation as the entertainment sector evolves.