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- 1Digital Entertainment Leadership Forum 2026 Draws 4,000 to Hong Kong Cyberport●The # Digital # Entertainment # Leadership # Forum 2026 attracted more than 4,000 participants during its three-day # pr
The Digital Entertainment Leadership Forum 2026 drew more than 4,000 participants over three days at Hong Kong Cyberport, running August 28 to 30. Organized by Cyberport under the theme "The Dreamatic Circus," the forum examined how artificial intelligence is shaping the entertainment industry, combining discussions on technology with creative programming for attendees.
- 2Mare Winningham, Brandi Carlile Join Wild Rose Off-Broadway▼Mare Winningham, Joe Carroll, More Join Wild Rose at New York Theatre Workshop; Brandi Carlile Joins Producing Team
Mare Winningham and Joe Carroll are among the latest actors cast in Wild Rose at New York Theatre Workshop, with singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile joining the show's producing team. The musical, built around country and folk-influenced song, continues to build its cast and creative backing ahead of its New York run.
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The fashion industry's wave of designer reshuffles at major luxury houses has delivered only partial success, according to Business of Fashion. While some new creative directors have revived brand momentum and commercial interest, others have struggled to move the needle, leaving the industry assessing whether the costly game of musical chairs was worth it.
- 4Beshear Creates Kentucky Governor's Office of Music▼Beshear creates a Kentucky Governor’s Office of Music
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has established a Governor's Office of Music, a new state body dedicated to supporting and promoting the state's music industry and heritage. The move, reported by outlets including the Kentucky Lantern, is being discussed as an effort to boost tourism, celebrate Kentucky's musical traditions and grow the creative economy.
- 5Amazon Executive Says AI Will Unlock Creative Risk▼Amazon’s Kelly Day Says AI Will Unlock “Creative Risk” & Help Free Up Creatives Working On The Next Big Hit
Kelly Day, an Amazon executive overseeing its video business, said artificial intelligence will unlock greater "creative risk" in entertainment and free up creatives to focus on developing the next big hit. Her comments position AI as a production tool rather than a replacement for talent, touching an ongoing industry debate over how studios adopt AI in content-making.
- 6Amazon's Kelly Day Says AI Will Unlock Creative Risk●Amazon’s Kelly Day Says AI Will Unlock “Creative Risk” & Help Unearth The Next ‘Fleabag’
Kelly Day, a senior Amazon executive overseeing its video business, says artificial intelligence will enable greater creative risk-taking and help discover breakthrough shows like the acclaimed comedy 'Fleabag'. She argues AI tools can lower production costs and surface new talent, making it easier for streamers to back unconventional projects. The remarks come as the entertainment industry continues debating AI's role in content creation, with many creators and unions voicing concerns.
- 7Fashion Insiders Share the Hobbies They Make Time For▼Our Fashion Friends On Their Favorite Hobbies & How They Make The Time
Coveteur speaks with a group of fashion friends about their favorite hobbies outside the industry and how they find the time to pursue them. The feature collects personal anecdotes from people working in fashion, offering a lighter look at how creatives balance demanding careers with interests like reading, cooking, sports and other pastimes.
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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has established a Governor's Office of Music, a new state body dedicated to supporting and promoting the state's music industry and heritage. Details on its budget, staffing and specific mandate remain limited, but the move is framed as an effort to grow Kentucky's creative economy and celebrate its musical traditions.