Cultural employment in the EU grew by 4.5% in 2022
In 2022, the cultural sector in the EU employed 7.7 million people, representing 3.8% of total employment. Compared with 2021, it indicated a 4.5% increase from 7.4 million. The share of people…
Barbie banned in Kuwait as Lebanon urges action
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Information’s committee on cinematic censorship decided on Wednesday to ban the screening in Kuwait of “Barbie” and “Talk to Me” films. The decision stemmed from keenness…
:MOVIES: Barbie film hits $1bn mark at global box office
Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Barbie” and Director Greta Gerwig Make History Together as the Box Office Sensation Passes a Billion Dollars Worldwide. With her globally embraced blockbuster topping $1 billion, visionary filmmaker…
Emmerdale stalwart Meg Johnson dies age 86
Johnson was “kind and wonderful” and always had “a twinkle in her eye”, her family and representatives said Photo: PA MEDIA Emmerdale stalwart Meg Johnson has died at the age…
:PET SHOP BOYS: SMASH – The Singles 1985 – 2020 Out Now
The complete collection of Pet Shop Boys singles in chronological order. “SMASH” is out now in a variety of formats including 3CD box set, 6LP vinyl box set and digitally. Two special…
Celine Dion diagnosed with rare neurological disorder called stiff person syndrome, cancels tour
As Celine Dion continues to recover from a health issue, she has announced she is postponing the spring performances of her 2023 European Courage World Tour scheduled from February 24…
ABBA awarded Government’s Music Export Prize by Minister for Foreign Trade and Nordic Affairs Anna Hallberg
The Government’s Music Export Prize for extraordinary services to Swedish music exports in 2021 goes to ABBA. The Special Prize for long-standing contributions to Swedish music exports goes to Håkan…
Global Theatrical, Home Entertainment, and Pay TV Market Rebounds to $328.2 Billion, New MPA Report Shows
WASHINGTON – The global theatrical and home entertainment market rebounded in 2021, reaching $99.7 billion in consumer spending and surpassing 2019’s value, according to a new report from the Motion Picture Association.…
Robbie announces huge show in Munich
We’ve got some big news for those of you in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and all across Europe: Robbie will be playing one of his biggest shows ever at the Messe…
CELINE DION ANNOUNCES FIRST LEG OF EUROPEAN “COURAGE WORLD TOUR” RESCHEDULED TO 2022
European dates March 19 through June 16, 2021 rescheduled to May 25 through September 24, 2022 Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the current state of restrictions on events,…