In 2010, the death from malnutrition of South Korean infant Sarang became an international news story when the circumstances were revealed: The parents had neglected her for an online fantasy game. Their subsequent trial, in the first case involving Internet addiction, established a global precedent in a world where virtual is the new reality.
Directed by Valerie Veatch (HBO
Directed by Valerie Veatch (HBO
Andy Velo Releases New Album 'Way Out'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 23, 2021
Velo first began teasing new songs from Way Out last fall when he released 'Whiskysippi,' an intoxicating track that suggests the free-spirited love child of Jason Aldean and Little Big Town....
Becca Kidwell DARES To Rise Up With A New Live Show At Pangea In July
by Stephen Mosher - June 08, 2021
Pangea is open for business and so is their cabaret room! Becca Kidwell is one of the lucky artists to return to their stage, and all the patrons are happy to have her back....
VIDEO: Paige Turner Joins Today's Episode of TAWKIN' WITH THE ROSES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 14, 2021
Tawkin’ With the Roses, the weekly talk show hosted by veteran actress Bonnie Rose and cabaret star Stephen S. Miller (aka “Mama Rose”), today welcomed New York City’s tawdry blonde bombshell “Showbiz Spitfire” Paige Turner....
AIR APPARENT Enlists GESS For New Euphoric Single 'Bad For Me'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 06, 2021
Throughout his continuous ascent, AIR APPARENT has built a name for himself through his signature electro-pop sound, dipping his toes into the indie space while always maintaining a highly accessible sound....
APPROPRIATE Premieres At Sydney Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - February 09, 2021
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Appropriate - a darkly comic exploration of race relations through the lens of one dysfunctional American family - will have its Australian premiere at Sydney Theatre Company next month. ...
Crystal Monee Hall Releases 'A Beautiful Noise' Cover
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 28, 2020
Monday December 28th, just ahead of the Georgia Run-Off elections, singer-songwriter Crystal Monee Hall releases a poignant video of her gospel inspired, activating arrangement of “A Beautiful Noise” originally written by multi-Grammy winning Alicia Keys and Brandi Carlile....
Jenny Banai Premieres 'couchwalker on film'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 14, 2020
Vancouver songwriter Jenny Banai released her sophomore album, couchwalker, earlier this year to much acclaim....
Amelia's Dream Reveals New Release EVERYBODY'S GOT SOMETHING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 14, 2020
If Alanis Morisette and Carly Simon had a love child, it would be Amelia's Dream, the New York City based duo, consisting of songwriter/Singer Amelia S. Gewirtz & musician/producer/songwriter Harold Stephan that has stolen all of our attention, and been the soundtrack to our lives since the day they...
2020 United Solo Special Award Nominations Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 24, 2020
The United Solo Theatre Festival, the world’s largest solo performance festival, has announced their nominees for the 2020 United Solo Special Award: Laura Linney, Bellina Logan, Sir Ian McKellen, and Andrew Scott for their outstanding solo productions....
Laura Linney, Ian McKellen, Andrew Scott and Bellina Logan Nominated for 2020 United Solo Special Award
by A.A. Cristi - November 23, 2020
My Name Is Lucy Barton star Laura Linney, acclaimed performer Bellina Logan, acting legend Sir Ian McKellen, and Fleabag star Andrew Scott are among the nominees for the The United Solo Theatre Festival's 2020 United Solo Special Award....
Joey Taranto Continues VIRTUAL INSANITY Series With MOVIE NIGHT This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - November 14, 2020
Do you miss live shows? Wish you could attend a live concert? Dying to make out with a stranger after one too many tequila shots in a dark venue? Well, Broadway’s Joey Taranto can’t help you with the latter, but he can provide you with lot of laughs, a few wild stories, and some soulful, r...
Teddy Wender Releases 'Peace Will Come' Single
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 19, 2020
“Peace Will Come”, the new single/video from Long Island based Singer/Songwriter/Producer/Music Industry Executive Teddy Wender, is now available on Spotify, YouTube, Amazon, Apple Music. ...
Joey Taranto Presents Upcoming Concert 90's DREAMS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 16, 2020
Do you miss live shows? Wish you could attend a concert? Dying to make out with a stranger after one too many tequila shots in a dark venue? Well, Broadway’s Joey Taranto can’t help you with the latter, but he can provide you with some laughs, a few wild stories, and some soulful, rock vocals. ...
Sundance Now's Australian Drama BAD MOTHERS Debuts on DVD From Sundance Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 28, 2020
AMC Networks' Sundance Now features the DVD debut of the alluring Aussie murder mystery, BAD MOTHERS on October 13, 2020. ...
Watch the Trailer for LOVE CHILD
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 08, 2020
The award-winning documentary film Love Child is a political love story about Leila, her secret love, Sahand, and their escape from Iran. ...
Ben Kweller Announces Livestream Debut
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 30, 2020
On Friday, August 7th, Austin's favorite solo-rocker, Ben Kweller, will be giving his first performance since lockdown began....
Grand Rapids Symphony's INVENTION & ALCHEMY Premieres Nationally July 10 And Internationally July 11 On YouTube
by A.A. Cristi - July 06, 2020
The first time the a?oeWild Woman of the Harpa?? strutted onto the Grand Rapids Symphony's stage, the audience was electrified....
This Week's Guests on THE RESERVOIR ROOM Include Phil Scott and Friends
by Stephi Wild - June 22, 2020
Live from The Reservoir Room this week, FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE will showcase our two Saturday Night performers Phil Scott and James Sarno who will also be joined by special guests Erika Heynatz, Reuben Kaye and other special guests to be confirmed....
PBS Television Series POV Announces Historic 33rd Season
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 29, 2020
POV's 33rd season premieres on PBS this summer with stories of hope and shared humanity during these unprecedented times....
The Line Up with Susie Mosher Plays the Birdland Theatre
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 25, 2020
he “variety show” is the latest format that's coming to all the major clubs like Birdland, Feinstein's / 54 Below, and the Green Room; as the title suggests, it aggregates a variety of performers, mostly singers (and mostly Broadway-oriented), but also more than a few jazz artists and / or comed...
Britain's Got Talent Finalist Siobhan Phillips Will Embark on Debut Theatre Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 10, 2020
Earlier this year Siobhan wowed audiences as the only female finalist in Britain's Got Talent 2019. Next year she is going on tour and audiences will be able to hear not only those observational daft ditties, but the full range of her singing and comedic abilities which led the late Ken Dodd to desc...
Adelaide Guitar Festival Announces Festival Theatre Shows
by Stephi Wild - February 03, 2020
Adelaide Festival Centre's Adelaide Guitar Festival 2020 (July 1 to August 9) is announcing two Festival Theatre shows on sale tomorrow....
Minton Sparks To Perform At Kennesaw State
by A.A. Cristi - January 31, 2020
Performance theatre comes in many forms, yet something about self-proclaimed 'speaker-songwriter' Minton Sparks sets her work apart from the rest, and she has the track record to prove it. Often referred to as the love child of Flannery O'Connor and Hank Williams, Sparks brings her melodic and capti...
Joanna Murray-Smith's AMERICAN SONG Returns To Red Stitch Before Touring
by Stephi Wild - January 31, 2020
After the sell-out Australian premiere season of Joanna Murray-Smith's American Song at Red Stitch in 2017, the critically acclaimed production returns for a limited season, followed by a national tour in partnership with Critical Stages Touring....
Full Casting Announced For Paul Taylor-Mills' Festival Of New Musical Theatre Writing
by Stephi Wild - January 27, 2020
Following the previously announced line up of new musicals for MTFestUK 2020, the full cast is announced below, production by production....
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