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Mary Beth Hurt, Esteemed Actress and Schrader Collaborator, Dies at 79
arts-entertainment12 days ago

Mary Beth Hurt, Esteemed Actress and Schrader Collaborator, Dies at 79

Mary Beth Hurt, a Tony-nominated Broadway and film actress known for The World According to Garp and The Age of Innocence, has died at 79. Born Mary Beth Supinger in Iowa, she studied drama in college and at NYU, built a prolific stage career with multiple Tony nominations, and appeared in films from Interiors (1978) to collaborations with her husband, writer-director Paul Schrader, on Light Sleeper and Affliction. Schrader and their daughter Molly announced her death on Facebook, noting she had been living with Alzheimer's and had recently been in memory care. Her career spanned stage, film, and television.

via The Independent|
#arts-entertainment#martin-scorsese#mary-beth-hurt
Seoul's BTS comeback draws far fewer fans than expected, prompting crowd-counting questions
arts-entertainment17 days ago

Seoul's BTS comeback draws far fewer fans than expected, prompting crowd-counting questions

Authorities planned for about 260,000 fans to attend BTS’s first full-group show in four years at Gwanghwamun Square, livestreamed by Netflix, but turnout appeared far lower with figures ranging from around 48,000 (Seoul city) to 104,000 (Hybe), depending on counting methods and included sites; the gap has sparked debate over crowd estimates and whether public resources were justified for a private event, as businesses reported slower foot traffic and officials defended extensive security measures.

via The Independent|
#arts-entertainment#bts#concert
Chalamet sparks backlash after ballet and opera remarks
arts-entertainment1 month ago

Chalamet sparks backlash after ballet and opera remarks

Timothée Chalamet faced sharp criticism after remarking that “no one cares” about ballet and opera during a Variety chat, prompting responses from opera singers and ballet dancers who defended the arts; industry figures like Sadler’s Wells’ Alistair Spalding said ballet is evolving and growing in popularity, while the controversy also spread across social media with supporters and critics weighing in on the value of these art forms.

via The Independent|
#arts-entertainment#backlash#ballet
McCurdy’s Half His Age marks a bold leap from child star to author
arts-and-entertainment2 months ago

McCurdy’s Half His Age marks a bold leap from child star to author

Jennette McCurdy’s debut novel Half His Age centers on a 17-year-old’s forbidden romance with her teacher, a narrative echoing McCurdy’s move from child star to celebrated author; her memoir I’m Glad My Mom Died spent many weeks on the NYT bestseller list and is being adapted for film with Jennifer Aniston, as McCurdy candidly discusses longing to feel special and life after stardom in this feature interview.

via The Independent|
#adaptation#arts-and-entertainment#arts-entertainment