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04 SEP / OCT 2023
ACTORS STRIKE Actors’ Guild of America, Inc. (SAG-AFTRA) bargainers discuss the tense closing minutes before Hollywood bosses walked out of negotiations and their determination to maintain the picket lines.Whats Next for Hollywood ?
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The runways and the audience at any one fashion week may be dominated by a single hue. Instead than settling on a single color palette for the season, designers and shoppers alike chose to embrace a wide range of tones.
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02 ARTISTS SP OTLIGHT In this month’s Artist Spotlight, we provide a list of performers whose careers you should monitor.
18 U LTRA J AP AN It’s that time of year again, and that means Ultra Japan in Tokyo, Japan, where a number of internationally renowned DJs will be playing for the masses.
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ON STRIKE AS THE STRIKES CONTINUE, IT’S UNCLEAR WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY. IN THE MEANTIME, YOUR FAVORITE PROGRAMS AND MOVIES ARE ON HOLD. WHEN WILL HOLLYWOOD REALLY MOVE ON? B Y T O M
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The Writers Guild of America’s screenwriters went on strike at the beginning of May. WGA officials and the AMPTP were unable to settle their differences over media residuals and the use of artificial intelligence, two challenges that are also being faced by SAG members. The Screen Actors Guild quickly issued a statement praising the WGA’s efforts and asking AMPTP to resume negotiations on the actors’ contract after the revelation of the preliminary deal. We are happy to stand shoulder to side with you as creative partners in the entertainment business and would want to thank you for your hard work, commitment, and unity over the last five months. We are excited to examine the proposed agreement between the WGA and AMPTP. And we’re ready to pick up conversations with the AMPTP again whenever they’re ready to have a serious conversation about our suggestions. We will maintain our strength and solidarity till then.
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DJ Snake‘s Main Stage performance on the last day of the festival was a resounding success. To get the audience going, he played some dubstep. After then, one of his most well-known songs, „Lean On,“ was released. DJ Snake ended his set with „Let Me Love You,“ which included Justin Bieber, after he waved the Japanese flag. The French producer documented his trip to Japan with a plethora of images, documenting everything from his performances with Skrillex and Peggy Gou to his indulgence in Japanese delicacies and trinkets. On his website, he wrote, „Thanks for the Love Japan,“ a message of gratitude to the people of Japan. Adam Beyer, founder of Drumcode Records, performed for two hours to wrap out RESISTANCE‘s first day. Beyer‘s extended set at a festival gave techno lovers a rare chance to see his mastery of the genre up close and personal.
Beyer didn‘t only have a great performance; he also gave a speech about Japan. To accompany his images of the golden Kinkaku-ji temple in Kyoto, Beyer wrote, „So happy to be back in Japan again.“ He thanked his fans for their „sick energy“ in another. At the end of Ultra Japan on the Main Stage on September 17, Skrillex gathered a large audience. After the success of his two albums this year, „Quest For Fire“ and „Don‘t Get Too Close,“ as well as his performances at Coachella with Fred again.. and Four Tet, under the moniker Pangbourne House Mafia, and a sold-out show at New York City‘s Madison Square Garden, Skrillex is currently riding a creative high. Skrillex started up his set by playing their hit single Still Here, which also featured Porter Robinson and Bibi Bourelly. His releases include the hit songs „Rumble,“ which features Fred once again, and „Flowdan,“ as well as „RATATA“ with Mr. Oizo and
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„Missy Elliot,“ all of which he co-wrote. A drum ‚n‘ bass remix of Four Tet‘s Teenage Birdsong capped off a performance that will be remembered fondly by Japanese music enthusiasts for years to come. Instead of playing RESISTANCE, South Korean producer Peggy Gou, who has swept the house and techno scenes like a tornado, played the Main Stage the night before Skrillex headlined. It works to highlight her adaptability and global appeal, particularly in Asia. Peggy began with a release of three new tracks, the first of which was a Soulwax remix of her song I Go. IDs. She saved her most recent smash song at the conclusion of her set: (It Goes Like This). Nanana. The graphics that
accompanied her act were a big hit with the audience. several that were quite Sailor Moon-like. When it comes to Ultra Worldwide, Ultra Japan is a staple. It‘s no mystery why Asia is so popular. The Japanese show an unwavering devotion to dance music and the group dynamic, as seen by This year‘s event was distinguished by its professionalism and outstanding quality. A lone fans from other countries will be disappointed to learn that the event will not be held finished at a respectable hour of 9 p.m. Simply put, it meant staying in the parties later on, including one particular takeover at Womb by the RESISTANCE
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