The Contemporary A Cappella Singers Association (CASA) will host "GrandCon: Kaleidoscope" at the Ateneo de Manila University Rizal Mini Theatre on May 30 and 31, 2025, featuring Ateneo's premier collegiate pop a cappella group.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/03/31/tmt-newswire/a-cappella-kaleidoscope-to-shine-anew-at-ateneo-in-may/2082786Officials from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the French Embassy's Cooperation and Cultural Action Department met to explore collaborations in the creative industries, focusing on expanding opportunities for music and performing arts, as well as digital distribution. The DTI aims to strengthen exchanges between Filipino and French music industry delegates, aligning with its vision for the Filipino creative economy.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/03/31/business/top-business/ph-france-to-deepen-creative-industry-ties/2082834Manish Malhotra, a renowned fashion designer, has been in the industry for over a decade. He opened up about his production journey, stating that the idea came to him 10 years ago. Malhotra's designs have been featured in various fashion shows and events, including the Met Gala. The designer has also collaborated with several brands and celebrities, showcasing his work globally.
https://www.livemint.com/entertainment/the-idea-came-to-me-10-years-ago-manish-malhotra-opens-up-about-his-production-journey-11743347593451.htmlBehind the Curtain, a new series about the fusion of television and theater, is set to debut on Netflix on April 15. The show explores the speed of narrative creation, as seen in the film First Shadow. A week prior, it will coincide with the opening of a play at the Marriott Marquis Theater on April 22.
https://gizmodo.com/stranger-things-first-shadow-documentary-2000582606The Ukrainian government is hosting an exhibition to share the experiences of seriously wounded defenders and highlight the importance of therapeutic art for those traumatized by war. Psychologist Oleh Bereziuk, head of the mental health department at the UNBROKEN Center, praises art therapy as a valuable tool in diagnosing and treating stress-related disorders. The exhibition will remain open until April 13, with a "silent" auction planned afterwards.
https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-society/3976303-lviv-exhibit-showcases-art-by-gravely-wounded-soldiers.htmlBateman has founded the Credo 23 Film Festival, a unique event that prioritizes human-created content. The festival, held at the Hollywood American Legion Post 43, will showcase around 30 films, including works by Ethan Krahn and Callie Carpinteri, as well as two features helmed by Bateman herself. All profits from the festival will be distributed to support filmmakers and fund their next projects.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1296712-justine-bateman-leads-the-charge-against-ai-in-filmmakingH&M plans to create digital replicas of its models for social media posts and marketing campaigns, with the company's chief creative officer Jorgen Andersson stating that this move will allow them to "showcase our fashion in new creative ways" while staying true to their commitment to personal style. The digital twins will retain rights over their use by H&M and other brands, and models will be compensated similarly to current arrangements. However, the move has sparked criticism from social media users who worry that it will lead to job losses for hundreds of workers involved in traditional product photoshoots, with some calling it a "classic AI move" that will make the internet less authentic.
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/h-ms-plan-to-use-ai-clones-of-human-models-sparks-backlash-nothing-is-authentic-8043859#pfrom=home-ndtv_lateststories_topstoriesImgLourd, a mom of two young children, Kingston and Jackson, has found a balance between her personal life and work that differs from previous generations. She is cautious not to pressure her kids into the entertainment industry, but acknowledges their natural talent, particularly in dance.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1297022-billie-lourd-compares-herself-with-with-late-mom-carrie-fisher-grandma-debbie-reynoldsThe UK government's Spoliation Advisory Panel has ruled that a 1654 oil painting, "Aeneas and his Family Fleeing Burning Troy" by Henry Gibbs, was looted as an act of racial persecution during World War II. The painting, which depicts the Trojan hero Aeneas trying to rescue his family from a burning city, had been stolen from Samuel Hartveld's home in Antwerp after he fled with his wife in May 1940. The painting is one of hundreds of thousands of artworks plundered by the Nazis during this time. After a long and complex process, the panel has arranged for its return to Hartveld's heirs, who are "deeply grateful" for the decision.
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