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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Best-selling fantasy author Neil Gaiman ( Sandman, Good Omens, American Gods ) famously got his start in the medium of comics, where collaboration between writer and artist is necessary to create the final story. Over the years, he has worked with a range of talented visual partners, from Sandman co-creator Sam Keith to Japanese fine artist Yoshitaka Amano. Now a new show at New York’s Society of Illustrators explores Gaiman’s decades-long association with artist Colleen Doran , and how the two storytellers bring out the best in one another. The show is part of the MoCCA Arts Fest , an art and comics expo taking place in New York April 1-2. “What makes their collaboration so interesting is how Colleen does so many different things depending on the tone and direction of the story,” said curator Kim Munson. “There are so many visual references and touchpoints, and so much range to her style.” Doran started her … [Read more...] about New Exhibit Showcases How Artist Colleen Doran Illuminates The Work Of Neil Gaiman

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin There's no stopping Taylor Swift from dominating the music charts, no matter which one we’re talking about. Her latest single "Anti-Hero" makes its way to the top of Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart this week, bringing the singer-songwriter back to the summit on the radio-focused tally once again. "Anti-Hero" marks her eighth chart-topper on the Adult Contemporary ranking, which, it turns out, is one of the most impressive sums of all time. According to Billboard , Swift now holds the record for having the most No. 1 hits on the Adult Contemporary chart among all acts since 2000. She furthers her lead over contemporaries Adele, Michael Bublé, and Josh Groban, who have all managed to snag half a dozen No. 1s each. Interestingly, Swift is now tied with Bublé as the only artists to have at least one No. 1 single on the Adult Contemporary chart in the ’00s, ’10s, and ’20s. MORE FROM FORBES Spotify's … [Read more...] about Taylor Swift’s ‘Anti-Hero’ Helps Prove Her Continued Dominance At Radio

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Amid growing global concern over the social media platform, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will testify before the House Energy and Commerce Committee Thursday, where U.S. lawmakers are expected to question Chew over safety concerns for minors and preventing U.S. user data from foreign access. Key Facts In Chew’s first appearance before Congress, he’s expected to discuss the company’s privacy and data security practices, as well as the company’s relationship with the Chinese government, which has come under increased scrutiny in recent months. Prepared Remarks Chair Rodgers, Ranking Member Pallone, and Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to talk about TikTok and our mission to inspire creativity and bring joy to more than 1 billion people worldwide. I look forward to discussing what makes TikTok so special to the diverse audiences it serves, as well as our … [Read more...] about TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew’s Prepared Comments Before Congress

Last season’s record revenue for Major League Baseball translates into all-time-high valuations for its teams. By Mike Ozanian and Justin Teitelbaum T he eroding economics of regional sports networks made little difference: Major League Baseball teams are still hot assets. Before Arte Moreno pulled the plug on selling his Los Angeles Angels in January, he would have gotten at least $2.7 billion, or $280 million more than the MLB record $2.42 billion that Steve Cohen paid for the New York Mets in 2020, according to people familiar with the sale process. The average MLB team value is up 12% this year, to $2.32 billion. During the 2022 season, revenue (net of stadium debt service) increased 7.8%, to an all-time high of $10.3 billion. The top-line gain was driven by a 64% increase in ticket revenue (including postseason and spring training), to $2.4 billion (the 2021 season started with nearly all ballparks under capacity restrictions) and a 35% increase in … [Read more...] about Baseball’s Most Valuable Teams 2023: Price Tags Are Up 12% Despite Regional TV Woes

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin When you unshackle 1.4 billion consumers who have been penned up at home for three years, it’s reasonable to expect some fireworks. For the residents of Mainland China, life under “zero COVID” policies was a dreary round of rolling travel restrictions and lockdowns – as if the United States was permanently stuck on a skipping record of the Spring of 2020. While most of the population was able to find a way to get back to work eventually, the everyday routines of travel, dining out, and visiting friends and family were severely curtailed. Wallets stayed snapped shut. Since China executed its “COVID pivot” in late December 2022, economists have been scrutinizing the data to see if the country will be able to achieve its goal of 5% growth in 2023. If achieved, China will serve as an engine to help developed economies avoid tipping into recession. This is particularly relevant in the new era of higher interest rates, … [Read more...] about Why China’s COVID Comeback Is Still In The Early Innings, With Upside Ahead