Category Archives: Entertainment

02May/25

International Jazz Day 2025 Worldwide Celebration Culminates with Thrilling All-Star Global Concert from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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The 14th annual International Jazz Day culminated in a rousing All-Star Global Concert from Etihad Arena in the host city of Abu Dhabi, UAE. The concert, hosted by Academy Award-winning actor Jeremy Irons and led by Herbie Hancock, featured world-renowned artists from 14 countries including Dee Dee Bridgewater, Etienne Charles, Kurt Elling, Ruthie Foster, José James, John McLaughlin, Hélène Mercier, Danilo Pérez, John Pizzarelli, Dianne Reeves, David Sánchez, Arturo Sandoval, Janis Siegel, Varijashree Venugopal and others. Watch for free

27Apr/25

viaim Hosts World’s First Silent Party in Shanghai, Empowering Inclusive Communication Through AI on Earth Day 2025

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On April 22, viaim hosted the world’s first “Silent Party” in Shanghai, harnessing its innovative AI-powered RecDot earbuds to bridge communication gaps and empower barrier-free interactions. Dedicated to inclusivity and environmental sustainability, the event celebrated Earth Day by uniting diverse communities, particularly highlighting hearing-impaired individuals, through music and cutting-edge technology. Continue reading

04Jan/25

Hisense L9Q Laser TV: Redefining Cinematic Experience

Television

Jan. 4, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ —  Hisense’s press release announces the L9Q Laser TV, the latest in their award-winning L9 series, debuting at CES 2025. Key features include a TriChroma™ triple-laser light engine for vibrant colours, large screen sizes (100-150 inches), and a first-of-its-kind 6.2.2 surround sound system. The L9Q boasts a luxurious design and enhanced brightness, aiming to redefine the home cinema experience. Hisense highlights its market leadership in TV shipments and large-screen TVs. Continue reading →

03Jan/25

KOORUI’s 750Hz Monitor at CES 2025

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Jan. 3, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — KOORUI, a global leader in display technology, announced its new gaming monitor at CES 2025. This monitor boasts an unprecedented 750Hz refresh rate, a significant advancement in gaming visuals. The press release highlights the monitor’s specifications and KOORUI’s presence at CES, showcasing other products and its manufacturing capabilities.
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02Jan/25

World record for ‘Most People Contributing to an AI-generated Image’

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Jan. 2, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — Media City Qatar, in collaboration with Google Cloud, achieved a new Guinness World Records title for the “Most people contributing to an AI-generated image” through their Qatar ArtBeat initiative. Over 15,000 people contributed to the artwork, which incorporated public sentiment surrounding Qatar National Day 2024. Continue reading →

06Dec/24

Folger Theatre Announces Plays and Playwrights for Third Annual Reading Room Festival, a Four-Day Celebration of Staged Readings in Conversation with Shakespeare

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Folger Theatre announces the plays and playwrights for the third annual Reading Room Festival, a four-day festival of staged readings, panel discussions, workshops, and community celebrations. The Reading Room Festival runs from Thursday, January 30 through Sunday, February 2, 2025, at the Folger. Playwrights and adaptors of Shakespeare’s works include Barry Edelstein, Emily Lyon, Reynaldo Piniella, and Whitney White. Continue reading

04Dec/24

GROUNDBREAKING IMMERSIVE EXHIBIT “THE BOOK OF HOV: A TRIBUTE”

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Today, Roc Nation and Assouline announce the extraordinary book, The Book of HOV: A Tribute To JAY-Z (available December 4th) celebrating Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter’s career and the first-of-its-kind immersive exhibit, The Book Of HOV: A Tribute. Held at the Brooklyn Public Library, from July to December 2023 The Book Of HOV: A Tribute attracted over 600,000 visitors, making it one of the largest public installations in U.S. history. Continue reading

28Oct/24

How Black music record stores shaped the sound of the UK

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Black music record stores have always been more than just places to buy records. These spaces became lifelines for communities, cultural hubs where people gathered, shared stories and connected over a shared passion for music.

From the early days of the Windrush generation to the present, these stores have been a vital part of the Black cultural experience. For many, they were crucial in shaping not just their musical tastes, but their sense of identity and belonging.

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