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Variety announces Hollywood’s dealmakers of 2023 that kept showbiz on course in a year of labor strife and economic uncertainty

Bensimon Byrne and Westside Studio created this PSA to show the joy of the transgender experience and the gravity of anti-trans violence.

"The Nutcracker" is not only a celebration of the holiday spirit but also a showcase of the artistry and athleticism of ballet dancers.

During the first half of the year multifamily properties in Southern California saw both vacancy and asking rents rise. Still, developers were active, with tens of thousands of units under construction in the region, according to a report from Northmarq. This Special Report talks to 12 multifamily experts, including both developers and brokers, about the state of L.A.’s multifamily market.

From representation to law, music, film and TV, these are Hollywood’s New Leaders of 2023. 

“If I came out with an album like this five years ago, it would probably be a little too witchy,” says Ayo Leilani. “Now it’s a lot less scary to talk about.”

Meet Hollywood's top entertainment dealmakers and litigators of 2023.

A Toronto-based advertising photographer uses a new platform to support underrepresented creatives.

Erik Fronberg: The last year has taught us that parks matter It is not only time to get outside, but to help the parks. (Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune). People sit on the grass, as they enjoy the sunny weather, in Liberty Park, on Friday, April 23, 2021. By Erik Fronberg | Special to The Tribune   | May 6, 2021, 5:30 p.m. I’ve been reflecting this week on how important parks have become in the last year. My musings are in part inspired by participating in an Earth Day event on April 24...

Our climate is changing. We can keep arguing about what’s causing it or whose fault it is (or isn’t) and what we should be doing about it, but the reality is our Earth is a different place than it was one million years ago, 100 years ago and even one year ago.  Since last Earth Day, the severity of wildfires has continued to escalate—which, along with other factors, has contributed to our worsening air quality—and current drought conditions have warranted a state of emergency in Utah, ...