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Kristen Stewart Shines at 2024 Sundance Film Festival and Variety Cover Party

PARK CITY, UTAH – Kristen Stewart’s impact on the 2024 Sundance Film Festival was celebrated at the Variety Sundance Cover Party presented by United Airlines. The actress was recognized for her lead roles in two highly anticipated premieres, “Love Me” and “Loves Lies Bleeding,” marking her continued success at the esteemed festival where she has premiered over a dozen movies throughout her career. Speaking to Variety at the party, Stewart expressed the significance of returning …

Weather Alert: Lovers & Friends Festival in Las Vegas Canceled due to Dangerous Conditions

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – The Lovers & Friends Festival in Las Vegas has been canceled due to potential hazardous weather conditions, leaving fans disappointed. The festival organizers made the difficult decision to call off the event after monitoring the weather forecast for Saturday. The announcement was made on the festival’s social media accounts late Friday night, informing ticket holders that the event would not go forward as planned. The decision was made in light of …

Tribeca Festival Reveals 2024 Features Lineup with World Premiere Documentaries and Star-Studded Casts

New York City, New York – The Tribeca Festival has unveiled the lineup for its 2024 edition, promising a diverse range of feature films and documentaries. The festival is set to open with the world premiere of the Hulu documentary “Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge,” directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Trish Dalton. This year’s lineup includes a variety of world premieres, including documentaries about Liza Minnelli, Harry Belafonte, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Ani DiFranco, Linda …

Thrills: SZA and The Killers Headline Music Festival in Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH, PA – Music fans in Pittsburgh have something to look forward to as the city gears up to host the Sudden Little Thrills music festival on September 7 and 8 at Hazelwood Green. The festival will feature headliners SZA and The Killers, promising two days of live music across three stages. SZA and The Killers will take the spotlight at the event, with other notable artists like Melanie Martinez, St. Vincent, Fletcher, Girl Talk, …

Technical Difficulties Plague Grimes at Coachella Festival: Apology Issued For Set Glitch

Los Angeles, California – Canadian musician Grimes has issued an apology to Coachella festival attendees after experiencing technical difficulties during her performance. The 36-year-old artist faced challenges as her songs played at double speed, leaving her frustrated on stage. Grimes explained to the audience that all her tracks were at double tempo, making them difficult to mix. She admitted to outsourcing certain aspects of her show, such as “rekordbox bpms” and organizing the tracklist, which …

Coachella 2024: Taylor Swift Supports Jack Antonoff at Festival With Travis Kelce

Indio, California – Superstar Taylor Swift took a break from her busy schedule to enjoy a night of music at the Coachella festival. She was spotted supporting her friend Jack Antonoff and his band Bleachers on Saturday night. Swift, who is currently on a break from her own concert tour, was accompanied by her boyfriend Travis Kelce at the event. After dancing along to Bleachers’ performance, Swift and Kelce showed their support for Ice Spice …

Coachella Date Night: Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift Spotted Enjoying Festival Fun

Indio, California – Celebrities flocked to Coachella during the 2024 festival, with Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift making waves as they enjoyed a date night on April 13. The duo were seen closely watching Jack Antonoff, a frequent collaborator of Swift’s, perform with his rock band Bleachers. Kelce, the tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, sported a relaxed look in an open flannel, ball cap, and sunglasses, while Swift danced and cheered beside him. …

Coppola’s “Megalopolis” Secures Gala Premiere at Cannes Film Festival

Los Angeles, California – Award-winning director Francis Ford Coppola’s highly anticipated film “Megalopolis” is set to premiere at the 77th Cannes Film Festival in May. After intense negotiations between the festival organizers, the film has secured a gala premiere slot on May 17 at the Palais. This announcement comes on the heels of a private showing of the film to potential buyers at the Universal CityWalk Imax Theater. Coppola’s decision to premiere “Megalopolis” at Cannes …

MADE IN AMERICA Festival Canceled for 2024 Amid Plans for Exciting Return

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Fans of the Made In America festival in Philadelphia will have to adjust their plans for 2024 as the event announced it will not be held along the Ben Franklin Parkway that year. The festival, known for celebrating music and community, made this decision public in a statement released online on Wednesday. Since its inception, the festival has been a platform for music enthusiasts to come together, support local small businesses, and …

Festival Backlash: Artists Boycott SXSW Over Defense Industry Sponsorship

Austin, Texas – Several artists have withdrawn from the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas, as a form of protest against event sponsorship from the US military and defense corporations amidst the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Numerous performers and speakers have canceled their appearances at the festival, showing solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza while denouncing the event’s ties to the US Army and other defense industry partners. The boycott stems from the US …