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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
Noun
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Goose has made quite the name for himself on social media, earning a reputation as a source of endless amusement.—
Eric Fuller,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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On the bright side, at least his black eye has provided some source of amusement.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 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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Paige followed in her dad’s footsteps in the entertainment industry and has been working as a model since 2017.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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The event includes a silent auction, lunch, entertainment and an opportunity drawing.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
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Both drivers fled following the North Hollywood crashes at about 9:35 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, Los Angeles police said in a news release and the Los Angeles Daily News reported.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
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The two form an unlikely bond as Molina recounts the plot of a Hollywood musical starring his favorite silver screen diva, Lopez.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 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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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
Noun
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But Sparrow Italia and Casa Madera, which both opened late in 2024, exude a different air: exclusive, glamorous, clubby, focused on food but also on the nightlife and entertainment aspects.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
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
Noun
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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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Bowersox’s presentation was part of the Box Lunch Talk speaker series from the Carroll County Historical Society, which also celebrates the county’s 188th birthday.—
Thomas Goodwin Smith,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Jan. 2025
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Every season, the French label draws an A-list crowd of attendees, and this morning’s presentation at the Grand Palais was certainly no different.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Show business.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show%20business. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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