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When did U2 form as a band? What has their journey to fame been like? U2 formed in the late 1970s and continued producing music for the following four decades. In his memoir Surrender, Bono discusses the history of the band and how they grew to what they are today. Read on to learn about the early days of U2 and how their band has developed over time.
What genre is U2? How has their genre changed over the years? U2’s genre is a mixture of pop and electronica, and it developed from an absurdist reaction to garage band-style punk and heavy metal. Bono discussed how and why they kept changing their sound in his book Surrender. Let’s take a look at how U2’s genre changed over time and where it settled.
In what way does Barbra Streisand prefer her film performances to her stage performances? What insecurity did she have in relation to her first film? Perhaps movies aren’t the first thing you think of when you consider Barbra Streisand’s long career. But, she found success in Hollywood just as she did on Broadway and in the music charts. She writes about her Hollywood acting career in her memoir My Name Is Barbra. Read more to learn the highlights of Barbra Streisand’s film career.
How did Barbra Streisand’s career begin? What awards has she won? How has she combined her talents and style to achieve unique success? Barbra Streisand has been in the spotlight for decades. Although she’s made waves in her personal life, her career as a performer is what she’s best known for. In her autobiography, she writes about her remarkable professional achievements and the manager who recognized her talent from the start. Read more to learn about Barbra Streisand’s career in theater, as a singer, on television, and in movies.
Why are younger generations suddenly listening to classical music again? How do millennials and Gen Z discover new music? Classical music is gaining surprising ground with millennials and with Gen Z. What used to be a genre reserved for those over 50 is now making its way to listeners under 35—and streaming platforms are influencing this behavior. Below, we’ll explore why the popularity of classical music is rising and what role streaming apps have to play.
What was Britney Spears’s childhood like? How did Spears become a child star? Spears was born on December 12, 1981, to parents whose marriage was already rough due to her father’s drinking. Spears writes that ever since she can remember, music was an escape from her problems at home, and singing was the only way she could safely express herself. Keep reading to learn more about Spears’s childhood and her rise to stardom.
Why is sexism in the entertainment industry such a problem? Are there double standards for men that women wouldn’t be able to get away with? In The Woman in Me, musician Britney Spears uses her own narrative to point out the favoritism toward men in the entertainment industry. The differing treatments between men and women stand out when it comes to their dating lives, mental health issues, and physical appearances. Learn what else Spears discovered about the mistreatment of women in an industry where men aren’t held to such high standards.
How did scary movies become a mainstay at movie theaters and streaming services? Why do people like horror movies so much? Horror movies are more popular than ever. Part of this fad is thanks to streaming services making them because they’re safe and cheap. However, our fascination for horror goes much deeper. For many, horror is a way to indulge in primal instincts and embrace morbid curiosity. We’ll explore why scary movies are popular among studios and audiences alike and examine what makes them so profitable to produce and so enjoyable to watch.
What is the Unity controversy? Why are developers so upset over its recent announcement? Unity Technologies, the maker of popular game development tools, announced a new fee for installing games made using its software. Unity faced immediate and widespread backlash from game developers and gamers alike, both for the fee and for changing subscription terms on short notice. Despite later backpedaling on some of the changes later, the damage to Unity may be irreparable.
What is Peak TV? Why are some people saying it’s dead? What does the future hold for viewers whose days of choosing from an overwhelming abundance of programming are allegedly over? Peak TV is dead—and the days of Americans being able to choose from the greatest-ever number of original scripted shows is over, according to some. With rising production costs, lagging streaming adoption rates, and strikes, some argue that programming will decline, while others say it’s simply a new era. Keep reading to find out whether Peak TV is really dead or not.