Russian conductor Gergiev shunned by La Scala, other venues
MILAN — Russian Valery Gergiev will not conduct at Milan’s La Scala this week after he failed to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and he is also set to be sidelined from roles in Munich and Rotterdam.
Diverse voices on climate change
A FEW months before the Taal volcano eruption and the start of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in 2020, a team of writers from around the world met to brainstorm about writing a book on climate change.
Netflix will not add state-run channels to Russian service, defying regulation
NETFLIX, Inc. said on Monday that in the current circumstances it has no plans to add state-run channels to its Russian service, despite a regulation that would require the streaming service to distribute state-backed channels.
Hitmaker Neil Diamond sells entire song catalogue to Universal
LONDON — US singer-songwriter Neil Diamond, the voice behind classic tunes like “Sweet Caroline” and “Cracklin’ Rosie,” has sold his entire song catalogue to the publishing arm of Universal Music Group (UMG), following other hitmakers to cash in on their work.
Cartier lawsuit accuses Tiffany of stealing luxury jewelry trade secrets
NEW YORK — Cartier sued Tiffany & Co. on Monday, accusing its luxury rival of stealing trade secrets concerning its high-end jewelry from an employee it lured away in December.
Arts & Culture (03/02/22)
MO_SPACE is opening two shows on March 2. The first, at the Main Gallery, is “The Brightest Part,” featuring works by Celine Lee. At Gallery 2 is “I,” a solo show by Miguel Lorenzo Uy.
New ventures and the return of star-studded events as Star Magic marks 30th year
DESPITE all the difficulties of the last two years, ABS-CBN’s talent agency Star Magic is celebrating its 30th anniversary with new television programs, international collaborations, and star-studded events.
After decades in a spin, Sonic’s break-out leaves Sega hoping for more
TOKYO — Japan’s Sega Sammy Holdings, Inc. is hoping to ride the fast-moving coattails of Sonic the Hedgehog as the character enjoys a renaissance amid a global scramble for entertainment content.
CODA lands top SAG award on road to the Oscars
LOS ANGELES — CODA, a coming-of-age drama about the only hearing member of a deaf family, won the Screen Actors Guild’s (SAG) top film award, raising its chances of success at next month’s Oscars ceremony.
Tom Holland’s Uncharted wins weekend as Spider-Man inches closer to $800 M in North...
LOS ANGELES — It’s (still) good to be Tom Holland.
Armani pays tribute to Ukraine suffering with silent show
MILAN — Giorgio Armani switched off the music to hold his Milan fashion show in silence on Sunday out of respect for the people caught in the Ukrainian conflict.
Entertainment News (03/01/22)
TO CELEBRATE and commemorate March as Women’s Month, five films that touch on the issues, concerns, challenges, struggles and realities of women will be screened for free each Wednesday.