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Forbes
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
New Las Vegas Exhibit Displays Five Cirque Du Soleil Shows' Costumes
A first-of-its-kind exhibition, 'Stories from Backstage: Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas' is on display at Las Vegas City Hall's Grand Gallery through July 17. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 07: Cirque du Soleil performers attend The Neon Museum's 'Stories from Backstage: Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas' exhibit at Las Vegas City Hall on February 07, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo byfor The Neon Museum) Global entertainment producer Cirque du Soleil and the Neon Museum, the museum dedicated to collecting and preserving Las Vegas' history, have jointly created the exhibition. The presenters said 'Stories from Backstage: Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas' 'offers an inside look at one of the world's most iconic entertainment brands, showcasing the creativity, innovation and craftsmanship that power productions by Cirque du Soleil. Visitors can discover how athletes become artists, how characters are brought to life and how technology continues to evolve costume design. With an array of fabrics, costumes, masks, and more on display, the exhibition unveils the behind-the-scenes artistry that has made Cirque du Soleil a defining part of the Las Vegas experience since the 1990s.' The exhibition includes iconic costumes, makeup, measurement sheets, shoes, 3D-printed fabrics and much more from the five current Cirque du Soleil Las Vegas shows, including Mystère, 'O,' Mad Apple, KÀ and Michael Jackson ONE. Also on display here are the Spearmen shoes from KÀ; wigs worn by the the synchronized swimmers in 'O'; the Red Bird costume from Mystère; and the Bateau from 'O' Sarah Hulme, the exhibition's chief curator who is also the deputy director of The Neon Museum, said, 'Cirque du Soleil is a pillar of our city's cultural identity, and this collaboration has resonated deeply with our visitors, shining a spotlight on the extraordinary artistry and innovation that happens behind the curtain. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. Guests are all fascinated by the artistry and behind-the-scenes magic that defines Cirque du Soleil.' Aaron Berger, executive director of the Neon Museum—which was founded in 1996 and features a 'neon boneyard,' an outdoor exhibition space that displays historic Las Vegas neon signs thar are no longer in use—called the exhibition 'a powerful reflection of our expanded mission to celebrate the creative forces that shape Las Vegas and we are proud to continue telling the many untold stories of Cirque du Soleil.' Also on display at the Neon Museum are Brilliant! Jackpot, an immersive audiovisual experience that reilluminates more than 50 non-operational neon signs using advanced technology, and a neon boneyard park, a green space that enables visitors to learn more about las Vegas' history. Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group said it is 'a world leader in live entertainment. Building on four decades of pushing the boundaries of the imagination, the artistic entertainment company brings its creative approach to a large variety of artistic forms such as live shows, multimedia productions, long-from content, music, immersive experiences, and special events. Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group celebrates 40 years of defying reality, defining entertainment, and illuminating the world through art and creativity. Since its creation in 1984, more than 400 million people have been inspired on 6 continents and 86 countries. The Canadian company now employs more than 4000 employees, including 1200 artists from more than 80 different nationalities.'
Washington Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
Big Ocean breaks new ground as K-pop's first deaf group
SEOUL, South Korea — Big Ocean, a three-member K-pop group composed entirely of artists with hearing disabilities, is redefining the limits of music and performance — one beat at a time. When Big Ocean takes the stage, they seamlessly incorporate sign language into their performances. But their polished shows are built on extensive preparation using high-tech tools born from necessity — vibrating smartwatches that pulse with musical beats and LED visual metronomes that flash timing cues during practice sessions. This technological approach represents significant progress in South Korea's entertainment industry, where career opportunities for people with disabilities have historically been limited.
Washington Post
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
The best dance shows to see this summer, in D.C. and around the country
Can dance compete with summer? The season has its own kinetic flair: You don't need a ticket to enjoy the rushing scent of mowed grass or a sunbeam jitterbugging on the surface of a pool. To steer attention away from this showboating time of year, or harmonize with it, some dance presenters stage performances alfresco, while others lure us inside with vibrant repertoire.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
2025 AMAs: Benson Boone, Reneé Rapp, Lainey Wilson to Perform
Performers for the 2025 American Music Awards have been unveiled. Pop musicians Benson Boone and Renée Rapp, as well as country musicians Lainey Wilson and Blake Shelton, will perform at the awards show for the first time. Gwen Stefani and Gloria Estefan are also listed on the lineup. The show scheduled for Monday, May 26, will also see host Jennifer Lopez take the stage. When the singer first hosted the show in 2015, she performed a seven-minute dance medley of the year's biggest hits. It hasn't yet been revealed whether Lopez will do the same for this year's show, but the setlist for the rest of the lineup has mostly been locked in. More from Rolling Stone Jennifer Lopez Gets Stitched Up After Injuring Nose During AMAs Rehearsals Watch Blake Shelton Showcase Hit Single 'Texas' on 'Fallon' Janet Jackson to Receive ICON Award at 2025 AMAs, Will Perform on TV for First Time in 7 Years Boone will preview his forthcoming album American Heart with a performance of his latest single, 'Mythical Magic,' which follows the earlier release 'Sorry I'm Here for Someone Else.' Rapp will also introduce music from her awaited second studio album. Wilson hasn't revealed her song selection for the night, but recently shared the single 'Bell Bottoms Up.' Stefani will craft a medley of hits for her set in celebration of her album turning 20 years old. The performance will include 'Hollaback Girl' and a selection from her new album, Bouquet, which will bridge the gap between the past and the present. Shelton, her husband, will take the stage with a song from his latest album, For Recreational Use Only. The 2025 AMAs will see Estefan return to the stage for the first time in over 30 years. Her performance will span her illustrious, five-decade-long career. It'll be a night of reflection as Janet Jackson will also perform a career-spanning set. Jackson is the recipient of the ICON Award, previously presented to Lionel Richie in 2022 and Rihanna in 2013. Her appearance will mark her first television performance in seven years. The AMAs will air live from the Fountainbleau Las Vegas via CBS and stream on Paramount+. Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
The Sun
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Five ‘Brit' pole-dancers detained by Corfu cops after scantily-clad vid of them swinging from hallowed Greek landmark
A GROUP of pole dancers who sparked outrage after staging a semi-nude photoshoot outside a revered historic palace have been arrested. The raunchy shoot unfolded outside the Old Palace of St. Michael and St. George in Corfu, a 200-year-old former royal residence and UNESCO World Heritage Site. 3 3 Footage shared by Greek media showed two women in racy red lingerie balancing on a pole. Another clip captures a dancer in a black thong leotard being cheered on by a woman shouting: 'Yes Shelly, nice!' The women are now accused of violating archaeological law and degrading the surrounding area. They expressed regret for their "unfortunate" actions, and reportedly had not realised the gravity of their behaviour until after the footage went viral. Dozens of furious residents slammed the shoot online, branding it 'disgraceful' – and accusing the performers of being British, local outlet Proto Thema reported. One person fumed: ' The Corfu Palaces: they once hosted royals. Now, pole dancing. 'If Lord Byron saw pole dancing at the Palaces, he would have returned to England without a second thought.' Another commenter raged: 'Would they do the same at Buckingham [Palace]? Of course, here we have been the inferior in Europe for years on vacation and binge. [sic]' Moment Brit passenger hauled off Ryanair flight heading to Corfu after mid-air brawl as plane forced to divert to Italy Concerns were also raised over possible damage to the site, with one user asking whether the performers had 'pierced the slabs in the ground' to secure the pole. So far, there's no evidence the historic structure was harmed. The group of women had been visiting Corfu as they had done for several years to take part in various dancing events. According to local media, a pole dancing school in the UK was behind the ordeal. The school organises a vacation with intensive pole dancing seminars in Corfu every year in the last two weeks of May, ANT1 reported. The Palace and site of the risky photoshoot was commissioned by British Lord High Commissioner Sir Thomas Maitland in the early 19th century. It is one of the best-preserved examples of Regency architecture outside the UK and now houses the Museum of Asian Art. The Directorate of the Museum reportedly had no idea the shoot was happening, according to Protothema. Outraged locals flooded Facebook with questions. 'Did the permanent residents of the historic centre and their association take a position for this event?' one asked. 'Who gave the permission slip?' demanded another. 'Someone should call the police,' a third added. It comes as a tourist is facing a £168,000 fine after hurling a huge rock into a gorge at Spain's Picos de Europa National Park. The incident occurred on the popular Cares Trail, which draws 300,000 hikers annually. In a viral video, the man is seen throwing the stone over the edge, followed by a loud crash below.
