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Actress. Model. Fashion force. Maryam Basir is a new kind of triple threat, one whose talents extend well beyond the stage and screen. Born in Detroit and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Basir is a graduate of the University of Michigan and has built a devoted social media following of more than one million, where her beauty, fashion, and lifestyle content has made her a formidable voice in the digital space. Her acting work includes starring as Lacey McCulloughin AMC’s Lace, leading the hit drama through two seasons in its title role, while her film work has been seen at the Sundance Film Festival.

MJ THE MICHAEL JACKSON MUSICAL will open in Taipei for a limited season in 2027. MJ in Taipei will give audiences in Taiwan the opportunity to experience this musical as part of its International Asian Tour.

Lucille Lortel Theatre has revealed its 2026-27 season, featuring the world premieres of Fantasma and You Seem Sad, along with a digital reading of American Nightmare and more.

Alex Edelman’s one-man showcleverly places the audience in his own shoes. He disarms with humor then sensitively discusses antisemitism, Judaism, assimilation, and hatred. Jacob Flekier, starring as Alex Edelman, is likable. His entrance felt a bit awkward, telling what Edelman calls “dumb jokes” about a gorilla and a horse. But once Flekier developed his rhythm and timing he comfortably settled into the monologue and became Edelman.

Philadelphia band KNIFEPLAY announced their third album WHAT IS TRUTH? alongside a Ben Turok-directed video for the 10-minute lead single Love Song, exploring themes of grief, abuse, and resilience.

Alt-rock band THE INTEMPERATE SONS released their third studio album EPHEMERA via FRAME|WORK, with vinyl and CD editions coming in early November. The album features the single 'Chasing the Shadows of Dragonflies' and explores themes of memory, loss, and mortality.

Life Jacket Theatre announced the playwrights selected for its 2026 WRITERS ROOM program, partnering with Tony-award-winning PAGE 73 to champion LGBTQ+ voices creating new theatrical work.

Food Network announced the premiere date for season three of HARRY POTTER: WIZARDS OF BAKING, which will feature a tournament format with four teams representing Hogwarts Houses competing for a prize trip to Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo.

Country rock superstar Hardy signed the Nashville-based triplet brother trio TRIPPP to his newly formed label, mockingbird Records, in partnership with Big Loud Records.

The horror thriller MARROW, starring Jessica Dawn Willis, Danielle Harris, and Michael Ironside, will release on VOD and digital platforms. The film follows a vlogger who invites her stalker onto her show, unaware he may be a serial killer.

Composer Anna Thorvaldsdottir's upcoming season features the world premiere of SHADOWS OF SOLACE, co-commissioned by major orchestras, a new production of opera UR_, and residencies with Bozar and Stavanger Symphony Orchestra across 17 countries.

GRAMMY-nominated Matisyahu and Eurovision runner-up Yuval Raphael released the pop-R&B track 'Carry On,' written by Rachel Sapoznik and produced by GRAMMY-winner Rico Love, as an anthem for healing and overcoming adversity.

Jon Stewart returns to host THE DAILY SHOW tonight on Comedy Central, followed by Michael Kosta hosting Tuesday through Thursday at 11 p.m. ET/PT. The week's guests include Aaron Sorkin, Sebastian Stan, and Kyle MacLachlan.

UK alt-rock duo Weather Happy, featuring guitarist Holly Carter from BERRIES, released the single 'Day Storm' ahead of their debut EP MOTH. The track explores Carter's past battles with OCD through angular, math-rock instrumentation.

Pop artist Avery Cochrane announced her debut studio album via Sonderview / S-Curve Records, with a lead single and album teaser now available. She is currently headlining the WEAPONS OF IRIDESCENCE tour.

Tony nominee Bill Russell releases a new memoir chronicling his journey from Wyoming to Broadway, with book events featuring theatre stars Alice Ripley, Erin Davie, and Joe DiPietro.

Matt Lorenz's THE SUITCASE JUNKET released the album TO GO ON, an internal dialogue created after the loss of his sister Kate. The musician will resume touring with special guests added to Northeast shows.

John Cena discussed starring in MATCHBOX THE MOVIE and confronting his fear of heights during stunts, plus details on his new WWE tournament, The John Cena Classic.

When 'The Phantom of the Opera' opened 40 years ago at His Majesty’s Theatre in the West End, there were quite a few elements that may have been different from the show we all know today.

Sharon Horgan opens up to Drew Barrymore about YOUTH, a final dinner with Carrie Fisher, Only Murders in the Building, and life as an empty-nester.

Jamie Foxx speaks with Good Morning America about the support from family and friends that carried him through his 2023 medical emergency and his new comedy special, Take Care of Yourself.

Chris Rock talks MISTY GREEN on Good Morning America, breaking down his triple role as writer, director and star of this LA-set dramedy.

The New York Premiere of the -Arlekin! production of Delirium is now playing Off-Broadway. See what the critics are saying about the production in BroadwayWorld's Review Roundup.

Rarely has a novel been such a blockbuster as Dan Brown’s  2003 THE DA VINCI CODE. It seems like every one has read it or knows someone who has. This was the second of Brown's novels that introduced Harvard Scholar Robert Landon, a noted symbologist whose first outing was the equally famous  ANGELS AND DEMONS.   A stage adaptation  of THE DA VINCI by Rachel Wagstaff and  Duncan Abel is now playing at Buffalo’s Road Less Traveled Theater is a visually stunning production.

Arts Advocates is accepting scholarship applications for high school seniors and college students pursuing undergraduate studies in visual and performing arts. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and residents of Sarasota or Manatee County.