-
The best Christmas hotel breaks with entertainment and activities
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email If you’re tired of relying on a much-maligned TV schedule and the usual boardgames to keep you entertained over the festive season, why not consider going on a Christmas break that includes more varied activities and…
-
Mini golf, bushwackers and live music: Puttshack sets opening date for Gulch location
The venue includes a dedicated stage for live music, DJ booth and four different miniature golf courses. The golf balls use special trackers to keep score, so there’s no cheating allowed on the scorecard. Mini golf, beer pong and live entertainment? We’re there. Puttshack, a new-to-Nashville entertainment mega venue, is set to open its doors…
-
From ‘Spacewar!’ to ‘Starfield’: A history of video gaming
While the medium of video games is relatively nascent compared to film and television, the global industry of interactive entertainment is projected to be valued at $307 billion by 2029. Video game properties have permeated mainstream popular culture, with characters like Mario and Sonic the Hedgehog achieving the same recognition as Mickey Mouse, and “The…
-
Elizabeth Wagmeister Departs Variety to Join CNN in Key Entertainment Reporting Role
Variety chief correspondent and rising star Elizabeth Wagmeister is heading to CNN, where she’ll cover the entertainment beat for the news cabler, based in Los Angeles. Wagmeister was a driving force who helped Variety reclaim its role as the most-read, No. 1 entertainment news source in the business (often doubling its competition in Comscore rankings).…
-
Entertainment agency launches snack company
ERIE, COLO. — Entertainment agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is partnering with global venture capital firm New Enterprise Associates (NEA) and incubator Connect Ventures to create a new food company called Myna Snacks. The company was also founded by most-followed female Twitch streamer Imane Anys, also known as Pokimane, and consumer product goods industry veteran…
-
The ever active pace of active entertainment innovation
Commentary No doubt, the active entertainment sector will continue to carve out its niche on the amusement/entertainment landscape for some years to come. Image: Adobe Stock. Nov. 13, 2023 | by Kevin Williams Active indoor entertainment, also referred to as “active social play” –has seen continued investment on the amusement and entertainment landscape as the…
-
CNN Announces Series Of New Hires: Elizabeth Wagmeister Joins As Entertainment Correspondent, Elisa Raffa Returns To Network As Weather Anchor, Hanako Montgomery Tapped For Tokyo Post
Elizabeth Wagmeister is joining CNN as correspondent covering entertainment, based in Los Angeles. Wagmeister had been chief correspondent for Variety, leading coverage of the Harvey Weinstein trial and the Britney Spears conservation case. Wagmeister also was senior entertainment editor at HollywoodLife.com, and from 2016 to 2019 was co-host of Page Six TV. She previously worked…
-
‘The Marvels’ Suffers ‘Unprecedented Box Office Collapse’
LOADINGERROR LOADING Since 2008’s “Iron Man,” the Marvel machine has been one of the most unstoppable forces in box-office history. Now, though, that aura of invincibility is showing signs of wear and tear. The superhero factory hit a new low with the weekend launch of “The Marvels,” which opened with just $47 million, according to…
-
Entertainment Ideas For Rainy And Cold Days
As the skies become overcast and the temperatures dip, there’s a natural inclination among us to seek warmth and comfort. This tendency, often associated with the nesting instinct, is driven by a combination of physiological and psychological factors. Cold, rainy days can trigger a subconscious desire for protection and solace, drawing us towards cozy environments…
-
Taylor Swift pleads with fans after item is thrown onstage during Eras Tour concert: ‘It really freaks me out’
Taylor Swift was showered with affection this weekend, not only from beau Travis Kelce, but also from her fans in Argentina. The latter took their adoration too far, throwing obscure objects onstage during Swift’s Sunday performance in Buenos Aires. The “Cruel Summer” singer politely pleaded with her fans, asking them not to continue with what…