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Recent Examples of show business
My previous book was about the history of drag in show business, which not a lot of people know much about.
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Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 27 Dec. 2024
Though there are many themes here — race, self-determination, mental illness, the domestic strife that enters into many such show business stories when a person is also a commodity.
—Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Many poured into that room prematurely, wondering how Wolfe expected audiences to believe that a sane Black Rose could ever have dreamed of stardom for her children in the racist enclave of show business in the 1920s.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
The longstanding content co-financier and co-producer is suffering cash flow issues, multiple sources told Variety, forcing the shop into bad standing with the Writers Guild of America and inspiring whispers about its viability in show business.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
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Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 27 Dec. 2024
Though there are many themes here — race, self-determination, mental illness, the domestic strife that enters into many such show business stories when a person is also a commodity.
—Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Many poured into that room prematurely, wondering how Wolfe expected audiences to believe that a sane Black Rose could ever have dreamed of stardom for her children in the racist enclave of show business in the 1920s.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
The longstanding content co-financier and co-producer is suffering cash flow issues, multiple sources told Variety, forcing the shop into bad standing with the Writers Guild of America and inspiring whispers about its viability in show business.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for show business
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And to Cumming’s amusement, the cast seems genuinely scared of him at times, treating him as an almost omniscient voice of God on the show.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2025
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Internet viewers were quick to share their amusement and admiration for Milo's antics.—
Lydia Patrick,
Newsweek,
7 Jan. 2025
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Such showbiz industry luminaries as Anthony Hopkins, Jeff Bridges, Eugene Levy, Mandy Moore and Billy Crystal all lost homes early on in the wildfires, as did actor-director Mel Gibson.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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Despite the tragedy, the 69-year-old showbiz vet was in relatively good spirits because his family and the chickens in his yard were mostly unharmed.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
10 Jan. 2025
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Daniels said King’s legacy will be honored with a variety of activities and entertainment at the 40th anniversary celebration on Monday, including a battle of the bands.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Jan. 2025
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The more than 90,000 daily visitors at the 2025 event spend time mixing both tennis and entertainment across the nearly 100-acre festival atmosphere.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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We’re generally flattered when Hollywood decides to highlight the South on the silver screen.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
14 Jan. 2025
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Hosted by Nate Burleson (CBS This Mornings, The NFL Today), and starring Drew Barrymore as the center square, the format of Hollywood Squares mirrors the earlier versions of the game show.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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His production was especially encouraging given how little UCLA has gotten from its two big men, prompting Cronin to play him a season-high 27 minutes.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Taking aim at President Joe Biden’s 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, Trump’s Project 2025 proposes to erase clean energy programs from the federal government entirely while boosting the production of fossil fuels.—
Sabrina Haake,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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The company began as a nightlife promoter and record label in Los Angeles.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2025
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In terms of classic cruise experiences, guests can find spacious suites, vibrant nightlife, and 29 drinking and dining venues aboard the Celebrity Apex on Vacaya’s annual Caribbean cruise taking place in February 2024 — but for the adventurous soul, there’s no beating one of their smaller options.—
Jared Ranahan,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2025
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Help beautify Quarry park Saratoga parks and recreation commissioners are inviting the community to help beautify Quarry Park and its trails on Saturday, Jan. 25, 9 a.m.-noon.—
Isha Trivedi,
The Mercury News,
19 Jan. 2025
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There was a sense of normalcy among the kids gathered at the recreation center, despite the upheaval in their families’ lives.—
Kate Sequeira,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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The annual event is the oldest, largest, and most prestigious presentation of Indigenous art in the world.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Where to Watch Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Announcement Nintendo will livestream its Direct presentation on its official YouTube and Twitch channels.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Show business.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show%20business. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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