Croatian Telekom's "AIMO!" contest invited creatives to use AI to depict football passion, with the public now voting to select the finalists.

Television creatives are increasingly incorporating romance into buzzy, prestige shows like 'Nobody Wants This' and 'Bridgerton,' offering audiences an escape from unsettling global news.

The producers of Prime Video Germany’s new drama 'Game of Keys' are urging creatives to involve intimacy co-ordinators from the earliest stages of production.

A growing number of artists and creatives are pushing back against the hyperrealism of AI-generated content, embracing homespun and imperfect styles in what they call an 'anti-slop' movement.

Epic Fashion Week 2026 has concluded, featuring runway showcases, industry discussions, and the 'Design for the Future' competition. Emerging designer Iwari was awarded a ₦1 million prize in the competition.

Dame Lynda Topp's recent impassioned speech at the Aotearoa Music Awards is noted as the latest instance in a recurring trend of New Zealand creatives publicly calling out the government.

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Trinity Private School participated in the Doers Summit 2026, engaging with innovators, educators, entrepreneurs, and creatives in a weekend focused on ideas, collaboration, and forward thinking.

Top creatives in Hollywood are increasingly weaving climate themes into their television shows and movies, recognizing the power of timely tales to drive change and promote sustainability.

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Carabanchel, a traditional neighborhood "across the river" in Madrid, is becoming the new destination for the city's creatives. As the city center becomes increasingly upmarket, artists and cultural figures are heading to Carabanchel, which is described as feeling like an "independent republic."

Chilean creatives Francisca Alegría and Fernanda Urrejola, along with Eva Longoria, discussed the blend of magic and realism involved in adapting Isabel Allende’s novel “The House of the Spirits” into a limited series for Amazon Prime Video. They shared insights into bringing the beloved story to the screen.

Clinical hypnotherapist and media professional Tera Carissa Hodges will discuss multicultural collaborations and cultural sovereignty at AfroCannes 2026, emphasizing the demand for inclusive storytelling.

The upcoming 'Blair Witch' movie reboot is bringing on creatives from the 1999 horror sensation, including its original stars and directors, who had previously expressed frustration over not being involved.

The article discusses how Britain's top furniture designers are shaped by influences from Milan, highlighting Tom Dixon's unique position in controlling his own brand among London creatives.

Tokyo-based translator Simona Stanzani and illustrator Luca Tieri, inspired by Japanese culture, have successfully carved out creative careers in Japan.

Two creatives from Zimbabwe have been selected to serve as panellists at the upcoming ALEC 2026 conference.

PR expert and CEO of Buzz Africa, Miracle Vincent, stated that talent alone is insufficient for visibility in today's entertainment industry, emphasizing the importance of perception management for sustained relevance.

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Kami Tissue officially partners with PUP 34th Grand AdClash to empower future Filipino creatives.

Christine Bellersen-Kühn and Gerald Strehlow, Viennese creatives, have turned their passion for artistic design into a profession, demonstrating the importance of passion, craftsmanship, and courage in pursuing one's creativity.

A proposed law for the creative economy is drawing scrutiny due to provisions for mandatory licenses and content take-down powers, which could impose hidden costs on creatives.

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Alserkal Avenue in Dubai is extending an invitation to creatives to apply for a complimentary four-week residency program.

Spring brings a variety of fairs, markets, and bazaars across Cyprus, featuring artists and creatives setting up stalls at several upcoming events.

After grossing just $1 million during its theatrical run, an R-rated reunion movie for two Hannibal creatives has set an American home release date.

Ugandan creatives are celebrating the passage of a landmark Copyright Bill, which is expected to provide stronger protections and benefits for artists and their work.

Phoenix Waters Prods. has unveiled “K-Pop Out of Time,” a cross-border musical feature uniting the U.K., Hong Kong and Korea, with filming set to begin later this year.

Variety will publish its third 8 Asian Pacifics Up Next in Entertainment list on May 6.

Mo Abudu, a Nigerian media executive, has called on Nigerian and African creatives to develop local streaming platforms, citing reports of decreased foreign investment in the continent's entertainment industry.

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“Scream” franchise creator Kevin Williams says he has “a lot of ideas” for an eighth movie.

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Jonathan Bennett has been tapped to host the ceremony, scheduled to take place in L.A. on March 16.

Canadian billionaire Kevin O'Leary emphasized AI's significant opportunities in content and marketing, asserting that it is generating new wealth and high-paying roles for creatives, contrary to fears of widespread layoffs.

Creatives Zack Slingsby and Brendan Nardozzi have partnered to launch King Jester, a new digital comedy platform.

The Directors Guild of Canada has issued a manifesto at the Banff World Media Festival, advocating for AI protections for creatives in Canadian film and TV, stating that "efficiency is not creativity."

The 'Zanatska ulica' (Craft Street) festival, organized by Montenegro's Ministry of Culture and Media and OJU 'Muzeji' Kotor, brought together traditional craftspeople, artists, and creatives in Kotor.

Amelia Dimoldenberg, host of 'Chicken Shop Date,' is expanding her Dimz Inc. Academy in its second year, offering a four-week free program to open doors for the next generation of creative talent.

Popular Nigerian actor and singer Gabriel Afolayan has advised creatives to focus on mastery rather than seeking external validation, sharing insights into his career and the growth of Yoruba cinema.

Liam Gallagher has been confirmed as an ambassador for the Manchester music charity Brighter Sound, expressing his honor to support new creatives and the arts, especially for the working class.

Creatives are capitalizing on Generation Z's growing appreciation for analog activities, such as painting and crochet, as a response to the proliferation of AI-generated content online.

Entertainer D'Banj presented The C.R.E.A.M. Platform 3.0 at the Milken Institute, a digital ecosystem designed to empower African creatives with access to recording, production, distribution, and funding.

Creatives in various countries are actively rebranding their nations through smart storytelling initiatives. This approach aims to enhance national image and identity on a global scale.

Artists and creatives are preparing to pay tribute to Tshwenyego in an upcoming event.

Artists and creatives are being invited to showcase their work as part of Refugee Week Greece, an event dedicated to raising awareness and celebrating refugee contributions.

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The D.A. Twum Jnr Fellowship has officially launched applications for its 2026 creative mentorship and training program. This three-month immersive program aims to support aspiring talents, including students and recent graduates.

The UK's proposed sovereign AI fund needs to alleviate fears among creative professionals regarding the impact of artificial intelligence on their work and industry.

Access Bank Ghana has introduced 'Access U', a new banking platform designed to provide tailored financial services to young people and creatives, supporting their lifestyles and ambitions.

New Zealand comedian Tim Batt has spoken out, describing the current environment for creatives in the country as 'brutal.' He highlighted the significant challenges faced by artists and performers.

A dispute over Sh150 million in royalties is currently delaying payments to Kenyan creatives, including musicians, actors, producers, scriptwriters, and book publishers. The conflict is preventing beneficiaries from receiving their due funds.

Milan transforms into a global creative capital during Design Week, held concurrently with Salone del Mobile. This year, Austrian designers are also present, with some having been interviewed in advance.

The Producers Guild has released a new toolkit designed to help creatives make a business case for implementing sustainable practices on film and TV sets.

The Stellamaris Duru Masterclass, themed 'The Main Character,' was held in Lagos on March 28, bringing together aspiring actors, screenwriters, and filmmakers to nurture emerging talent in Nigeria's creative industry.

Producer Will Packer discusses the significant expectations and potential industry impact riding on the box office success of the Halle Bailey-led romantic comedy 'You, Me & Tuscany' for Black creatives.

Local creatives in New Zealand are collaborating to provide a fresh perspective on the traditional department store model, focusing on shared experiences and community engagement.

A discussion at LOGIN 2026 explores the future of work, questioning whether businesses need more engineers or creatives as robots take over factories, and examining the role of designers and the synergy between smart technology and creativity.

A report published by the Federation of Screenwriters in Europe at Series Mania details how Donald Trump and right-wing European governments are creating a "chilling effect" that leads creatives to self-censor and threatens artistic freedom through attacks on public broadcasting.

Picked up by Amazon Prime US, the musical film ‘Songs for Selina’ offers a glimpse into the darker side of the spotlight as two aspiring singers find their place in show business

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Sarajevo is getting a new space for creative development – Klapa Workshop. Workshops begin in April, and applications are already open for all interested individuals.

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MURIKA, a new digital platform, has been launched to connect Rwandan creatives with various paid opportunities, aiming to support the local creative industry.

Charles Porch (with red flower), formerly of Meta and now OpenAI, at the Met Gala. Theo Wargo/FilmMagic OpenAI just hired Charles Porch, Instagram's head of partnerships. Porch has deep connections to celebrities and Hollywood, and plans to talk to them about their "fears" of AI. Maybe OpenAI is realizing they need celebrities to stop publicly hating AI so much. A "detriment" to human creativity, said Vince Gilligan, creator of "Breaking Bad" and "Pluribus" about AI. "Horrifying," said James Cameron about the possibility of AI actors. "I'd rather die," said Guillermo del Toro. "Incredibly destructive," said Cate Blanchett. It's not hard to see why OpenAI recognizes it has a bit of an image problem among some people in Hollywood. It appears that the company is now trying to change that. OpenAI just poached Charles Porch from Meta, where he oversaw celebrity partnerships for over a decade, as Vanity Fair reported earlier. Porch is generally recognized for helping make Instagram the cultural juggernaut it is today by helping celebrities who might have been confused by or disinterested in newfangled social media join and use the platform. Porch has deep connections in the entertainment industry — celebrities like Harry Styles attended his lavish wedding this summer in France. Porch wrote on his personal Instagram about his job change: "From helping Beyoncé figure out how to launch an album exclusively on social media to onboarding Pope Francis to Instagram (he held my hands and asked me to pray for him) to watching creators become the next generation of entrepreneurs, the impact on culture that me and the team have been able to have is something that I take great pride in." It's not clear exactly what Porch's new gig will entail. He told Vanity Fair that his first step will be to go on a "listening tour" to hear the hopes and fears about AI from creatives and celebrities. I've asked OpenAI for comment. For Hollywood actors, filmmakers, and studio executives, those fears are pretty big. Why wouldn't Brad Pitt be alarmed to see a passably real AI-generated version of himself in a fist-fight against Tom Cruise? The idea that AI could replace actors, screenwriters, and other creatives is alarming, especially as Hollywood as an industry is hurting. Box office sales haven't bounced back from the pandemic, streaming is complicated, fewer and fewer projects are being made, and efforts to cut costs by filming overseas have devastated Los Angeles' middle-class of film industry workers. On top of that, AI is, as far as I can tell, widely considered a theft machine that gobbled up tons of images and videos from movies and TV for training data, largely without permission or compensation. You can see a filmmaker or actor's point of view here: They stole my face and my work to build this tool, and now they want to use it to make soulless slop that will undercut the value of my work? Why OpenAI's hire has a tough road ahead Not great! I imagine Porch has his work cut out for him. OpenAI and other AI companies have started making deals with Hollywood. Disney made a $1 billion deal with OpenAI around the time Sora 2 launched, licensing Disney characters like Mickey Mouse and Darth Vader, and also becoming a customer and investor in OpenAI. Lionsgate and AMC made deals allowing their catalogs to be used for training Runway. (Business Insider, through our parent company, has a somewhat similar deal with OpenAI.) But those deals with studios, while they might stave off copyright lawsuits and create some cash flow, aren't winning over the hearts and minds of the celebrities and creatives — the kinds of people who make headlines when they call AI "horrifying." Perhaps OpenAI is realizing that celebrities still hold the kind of cultural capital that can't be built in the Bay Area. And while OpenAI has been pretty successful in pushing its agenda in Washington, thanks to an AI-friendly administration, it still has an uphill battle to win over the general public, which remains fairly skeptical of AI. And for that, you need to get the celebs on board. There's a beautiful irony now that these big AI companies are paying big bucks to hire human writers, and VCs are now obsessed with the concept of "taste." It turns out that kinds of "soft skills" that had long been undervalued in Silicon Valley are more relevant than ever now that AI can do a lot of the technical work. And someone like Charles Porch, who has the connections and ability to charm a roomful of Hollywood types and other cultural elites, is more valuable than ever. That's the kind of job AI can't take. Read the original article on Business Insider

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According to German executive Robert Franke, the success of YouTube creators like Kane Parsons, Curry Barker, and Markiplier is diminishing the influence of the industry's older generation, as they have helmed successful movies recently.

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Renowned filmmaker Steven Spielberg stated in an interview that Hollywood must prevent artificial intelligence from replacing human creatives. He also mentioned that he would not even use AI for research purposes.

A Vatican expert notes the surprising alignment between Hollywood creatives and the Pope on the topic of artificial intelligence, suggesting it could significantly influence the discussion.

Canada's decision to triple the "Netflix Tax" on U.S. streamers is met with skepticism from local unions and creatives, who worry the funds won't adequately support local content production.

A professor of computer science argues that while AI has made it easier for more people to create music and images, it has simultaneously increased the demands on human creatives to be unique and relevant.

Buoyed by Brazil's first Oscar for Best International Feature, Rio de Janeiro is leveraging its momentum and incentives to attract international crews and creatives, aspiring to be the world's next major filmmaking hub.

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Actress Melissa Barrera has launched her own production company, aiming to collaborate with openly pro-Palestine creatives, following her experience of losing roles due to her support for Gaza.

Stanbic has announced a new structured corporate investment program specifically designed to support the creative industry.

Celebrity chef and entrepreneur Hilda Baci has warned creatives and business owners against prioritizing social media virality and popularity over long-term sustainability and value.

Dubai has introduced a new Creative Sector Resilience Portfolio, offering space, grants, and increased visibility to support creatives within the emirate.

The D.A. Twum Jnr Fellowship has officially launched applications for its inaugural creative mentorship and training program, offering opportunities for young creatives.

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NewsDay Zimbabwe reports on the fierce competition and challenges faced by creatives in the country, using a dramatic metaphor to describe the situation.

A new media space equipped with green screens, cameras, and a mini radio studio has opened in Hull, providing resources and a new home for the city's creative community.

Kenyan President William Ruto has called on local artists and creatives to expand the reach of Kenyan art globally, expressing confidence it can rival or surpass Afrocinema.

Ghanaian-American filmmaker and 'Black Panther' actress Aba Arthur urged creatives to embrace authentic storytelling as a means to reach global audiences during a masterclass at the Ohemaa Project.

Rwandan Minister Umutoni has called upon creatives to actively defend the truth surrounding the Genocide, emphasizing the importance of accurate historical representation.

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CivicHive has launched a fellowship program in Lagos aimed at empowering young creatives to maximize their potential and contribute meaningfully to society through civic engagement.

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