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When it comes to the postcard-perfect destination of French Polynesia — just an eight-hour flight from Los Angeles — Sienna India, CEO of ultra-luxury travel concierge Sienna Charles, recommends going “to the smaller islands, like Taha’a, where [Tahitian] vanilla is from.”

Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello have done just that, staying at Le Taha’a Island Resort & Spa (from $895 a night). Guests of the overwater suites and beach villas can swim with sharks, take helicopter or yacht trips, and drift snorkel through a spectacularly crystalline coral garden channel with rainbows of tropical fish. The resort has recently implemented a sustainability agenda that dramatically reduces plastic waste plus completed renovations of its two $2,886-per-night Royal Pool Beach Villas, with plunge pools and not one but two outdoor bathtubs and showers.

Island hopping is a popular pursuit in French Polynesia’s 118 South Pacific atolls and islands...

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Food is art, too, and nowhere is that statement more on trend than during Miami Art Week. Across the city, art patrons came out to eat and explore the area’s food scene, which was recognized this year for the first time by the Michelin guide.

Aerobanquets Rmx By Mattia Casalegno at Superblue Miami, a gallery that focuses on large-scale immersive art work, gave a select number of guests a taste of what it’s like to dine in a mixed-reality environment.

With a menu from lauded New York City chef Chintan Pandya (Semma, Dhamaka and Adda), the experience produced by Flavor Five Studio invited groups of up to 16 guests to enter the dining room of the future and wear Meta Quest 2 VR headsets, embarking on a culinary journey narrated by food writer Gail Simmons. Dishes such as a “mousse of roasted hopes,...

Next week’s Screen Forever conference will feature insights from Netflix juggernaut The Queen’s Gambit with executive producer for the miniseries, William Horberg, set to appear in conversation.

The prominent Hollywood producer will chat with critic Luke Buckmaster, sharing his observations on how the global cinema business has changed, what makes a quality popular film, and the rise of the streamers.

Horberg is the former president of production at Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, where he produced or executive produced a number of successful films including Talk to Me, Death at a Funeral and Lars and the Real Girl.

He was also senior vice president of production at Paramount Pictures and spent 11 years with Academy Award-winning filmmakers Sydney Pollack and Anthony Minghella in their production company, Mirage Enterprises, where he produced films such as Cold Mountain and The Talented Mr. Ripley.

Horberg’s appearance coincides with the addition of another international session to the program,...

In partnership with Phillips Auction House, international water foundation One Drop is pleased to announce Art for One Drop, a contemporary art charity auction that will raise funds for One Drop’s safe water initiatives in Latin America.

David Hammons' sculpture

In an exclusive collaboration with the Sprüth Magers gallery, and under the direction of renowned curator and critic Philipp Kaiser, Art for One Drop will kick off Phillips’ fall sale season on September 21.

Fifty of some of the most recognized and admired artists worldwide have graciously donated works of art to the auction, including: Tracey Emin, David Hammons, Barbara Kruger, Jenny Holzer, Ugo Rondinone, Kara Walker, Sarah Lucas, Ed Clark, Jennifer Guidi, Nicolas Party and many more.

Established in 2007 by Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberté, the One Drop foundation has 13 active water access projects in Latin America, Africa and India that will reach over 1.3 million beneficiaries once completed.

On Saturday, April 28, 2018, some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry joined Keep Memory Alive to enjoy the musical stylings of world-renowned singer, Michael Buble, at Keep Memory Alive’s 22nd annual Power of Love gala inside MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Michael Buble performs at Keep Memory Alive's 22nd annual Power of Love gala

The star-studded event raised funds and awareness for Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health and its fight against brain disease including Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s and Parkinson’s diseases, multiple sclerosis and multiple system atrophy.

The acclaimed crooner delighted guests with favorites “Haven’t Met You Yet” and “Feeling Good.” Bublé finished his set with a smashing rendition of the Beach Boys’ hit, “God Only Knows.” Celebrities who showed their support included, actress Marcia Gay Harden; superstar DJ Steve Aoki; Planet Hollywood resident Pitbull; Bar Rescue host Jon Taffer; Mötley Crüe lead vocalist...

Marking World Water Day, One Drop, the international foundation created by Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberté to bring safe water access to people across the globe, is proud to report that its signature fundraising event, One Night for One Drop imagined by Cirque du Soleil, has surpassed the $35 million goal it set for itself when the event inaugurated in 2013.

Presented by MGM Resorts International, the sixth edition of One Night for One Drop was held on Friday, March 2, when some of the biggest names in entertainment came together inside the Michael Jackson One Theatre at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, for this year’s one-night-only production inspired by the life of Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Jewel. The sold-out performance and its gala celebration catapulted One Drop past its original fundraising goal.

Highlights from the show included Jewel’s beautiful hit songs. An unforgettable opening with Arab’s Got Talent winner Emanne Beasha.

When Jewel‘s journey is brought to life on stage for one night only next month in Las Vegas, the star will be wearing a costume inspired by her home state of Alaska.

On Mar. 2, all Cirque du Soleil shows in Las Vegas will shut down to participate in the One Night for One Drop event, which will feature guest performers alongside Cirque artists at the Michael Jackson One Theatre at Mandalay Bay.

Jewel’s stunning gown — designed by Sandra Fox and created by Randy Handley — embodies the spirit of Alaska’s wildlife, and the entertainer will act as a...

The One Drop Foundation, Guy Laliberté’s international non-profit organization dedicated to providing access to safe water, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary by launching ‘10 Waves of One Drop.’

This series of fundraising initiatives will offer unique celebrity experiences through Charity Network’s online auctions and sweepstakes to benefit One Drop, with half of the proceeds going to the celebrities’ charities of choice.

“10 Waves of One Drop is a creative and atypical celebration of the power of generosity,” Guy Laliberté said. “Since One Drop’s inception, we were lucky enough to count on the support of dozens of celebrities who share my desire to change the world in a bold and positive way. For our 10 years, I have asked them to join us with their charity of choice, so that this online celebration can generate an impact not just for One Drop, but for 10 other extraordinarily important causes.”

In just a decade,...

Exclusive: Guy Laliberté and Alexandre Amancio have launched Reflector Entertainment, a Lune Rouge company. Cirque du Soleil creator Laliberté and video game developer, producer, writer and director Amancio, are co-founders for Reflector, a multiplatform business that will develop intellectual property with a view to distributing next-generation content internationally. Reflector's unique library of content will include films, television series, video games, novels and…...

Cirque du Soleil’s most famous shows such as “O,” “Zumanity,” and “Kurios” play back-to-back nights around the world, but guests in Las Vegas Friday will get to see a one-off, unique show never to be performed again. Even better news is that the 60 Cirque artists, acrobats and dancers will be joined by “Star Trek” actor William Shatner, “America’s Got Talent” winner Grace VanderWaal, Grammy-nominated rapper RedFoo, and multi-platinum selling vocal group The Tenors for the performance. Plus, the proceeds of the “One Night for One Drop” gala event at Las Vegas’ New York-New York Hotel and Casino go to charity,...

In an effort to raise awareness about water shortages around the world, “One Night for One Drop,” in association with Cirque du Soleil, will be screening nationwide, for one night only. The performance, which took place March 20 in Las Vegas’ The Beatles Love Theatre at the Mirage Hotel & Casino, is set to be shown June 10 at 7:30 p.m. in dozens of theaters to benefit nonprofit organization One Drop. Established by Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberté, the organization “strives to ensure that water is accessible to all, today and forever by developing integrated water-access and management projects around the world,” according to a statement. The screenings, presented by Fathom Events, will include a close-up look at the marvel that is Cirque du Soleil, as well as behind-the-scenes footage from the performance featuring over 100 Cirque cast members and additional special guest performers. “We are so excited to have ‘One Night...

A Cirque Du Soleil performer died Saturday night following a 50-foot fall during a performance of Ka at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, according to Cirque Du Soleil's official Facebook page. Sarah "Sassoon" Guyard, an artist on the production, fell to her death after reportedly slipping out of her safety wires. However, the exact case of death has yet to be released. According to The Hollywood Reporter Sarah's death marks the first reported onstage death in the 30-year history of Cirque du Soleil and occurred during Ka's closing "Final Battle" scene. In a statement released on their Facebook page, Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberté...

Cirque Du Soleil performer Sarah (Sassoon) Guyard died after falling 50 feet during a performance in Las Vegas Saturday night. The incident occurred at MGM Grand's Ka, the same evening the company celebrated the opening on its 8th Vegas show, Michael Jackson One. In a statement released by a spokesperson, the performance organization, saying, "The entire Cirque du Soleil family is deeply saddened by the accidental death," also said, "The artist’s immediate family has been informed of the accident. Our thoughts are with her family and the entire Cirque du Soleil family." Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberté, in his own statement,...

From the big top to the big screen, Academy Award®-nominated director Andrew Adamson and visionary filmmaker James Cameron invite audiences on an all-new 3D adventure – Cirque Du Soleil: Worlds Away. Two young people journey through the astonishing and dreamlike worlds of Cirque du Soleil to find each other as audiences experience the immersive 3D technology that allows them to leap, soar, swim and dance with the performers.

For Cameron, Cirque Du Soleil: Worlds Away .was a dream come true. I had been talking to them for some time about doing something in 3D because it’s never been done. How lucky to be working with the Cirque family, to have that talent create such an emotional performance for this film. Because their death-defying acts require such incredible skill and nerve, we felt it was so important to show the cabling, everything supporting that human ability.

“We were working with...

Who hasn't dreamed of space travel? Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberté had the rare chance to visit this most exotic world, after enduring a rigorous training regimen of course, in 2009, becoming the first Canadian space tourist. Filmmaker Adrian Wills (All Together Now) followed the eccentric entrepreneur and circus man on his journey, gaining new insights into the life of astronauts along the way to the stars, and emerged with Touch the Sky, opening in select Cineplex theatres May 18.

Cineplex recently had a chance to speak with the director about making the documentary, working with Laliberté and being accepted into the astronaut community.

Read the interview after the jump.

Further to our story in 2010, Paramount Pictures has now acquired worldwide distribution rights to the first James Cameron-produced "Cirque du Soleil" 3D feature film, "Cirque du Soleil Worlds Away", featuring performances from various "Cirque" productions, written and directed by Andrew Adamson ("Shrek").

Cameron produces with Adamson, Aron Warner and Cirque’s Martin Bolduc, Ed Jones and Cary Granat.

"The coupling of filmmaker James Cameron’s groundbreaking 3D visual accomplishments and Andrew Adamson’s beautiful direction, combined with a timeless original story written especially for this movie, will make for a truly amazing moviegoeing experience for audiences of all ages," said Paramount Pictures Vice Chairman Rob Moore.

Quebec-based "Cirque du Soleil" entered into a partnership in 2010, with Cameron and Adamson, in association with Reel FX Entertainment, with the intention to design, develop and produce 'immersive' theatrical 3D projects inspired by 'Cirque du Soleil'.

The new film includes original visuals and story written by project director,...

Space camp, eat your heart out.

Having already encouraged young musicians with its Symphony program, YouTube said Monday it was now giving science-oriented student a chance to see their work debut on the small screen.

In partnership with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa), the European Space Agency (Esa) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (Jaxa), the video-sharing site has launched YouTube Space Lab. The initiative is open to all students worldwide aged 14 to 18 and challenges them to design...

How is a blue ocean different from the usual business market? We continue our Leadership Hall of Fame series, a year-long look at the top business books and authors, with an excerpt from Blue Ocean Strategy (2005) by W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne.

A one time accordion player, stilt-walker, and fireeater, Guy Laliberté is now CEO of Cirque du Soleil, one of Canada's largest cultural exports. Created in 1984 by a group of street performers, Cirque's productions have been seen by almost 40 million people in 90 cities around the world. In less than 20 years Cirque du Soleil has achieved a level of revenues that took Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey--the global champion of the circus industry--more than one hundred years to attain.

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Cirque du Soleil succeeded because it realized that to win in the future, companies must stop competing with each other. The only way to beat the competition...

Quebec-based "Cirque du Soleil", James Cameron and Andrew Adamson, in association with Reel FX Entertainment, report on a new partnership designed to develop and produce immersive theatrical 3D projects inspired by 'Cirque du Soleil'.

The first project, currently in production, includes original visuals and a story written by project director, Adamson. Cameron will Executive Produce and bring his 3D expertise to the project. Reel FX Entertainment, led by Ed Jones and Cary Granat, is the production partner along with Cirque du Soleil Images. Aron Warner, Adamson's partner at Strange Weather Films, will also produce.

"...There are worlds beyond dreams, illusion and imagination, where human beings are capable of anything. Where love rules, and everything your heart yearns for is beautifully, incredibly real..."

"Shooting with the 'Cirque du Soleil' team has been one of the most enjoyable experiences of my professional life," said Cameron.

"For years I've been a fan, both...

Cirque du Soleil, James Cameron (Titanic, Avatar), and Andrew Adamson (Shrek, Chronicles of Narnia), in association with Reel FX Entertainment, announce today a partnership designed to develop and produce immersive theatrical 3D projects inspired by the unique creative universe of Cirque du Soleil. Initiated by Cirque du Soleil, the new 3D motion picture experiences will combine the creative visions of Cameron and Adamson to capture and expand the live production experience to an art form beyond the imagination. The partnership brings together the best creative minds in 3D technology, creative storytelling and live performance. The first project to stem from this partnership is currently in production. This first film includes original visuals and a story written by the project's director, Andrew Adamson. James Cameron will Executive Produce, and bring his unique 3D expertise to the project. Reel FX Entertainment, led by Ed Jones and Cary Granat, is the production partner...

Michael Jackson is joining the ranks of The Beatles and Elvis Presley with the debut of his own Cirque du Soleil show. In association with the Michael Jackson Estate, a Michael Jackson Cirque du Soleil show is set to debut next year.

Beginning with a national tour in late Fall of 2011, a live show based on the music and songs of Michael Jackson will hit arenas around the country and later overseas. In late 2012, the Michael Jackson show will receive a permanent home in one of the twelve MGM Mirage properties in Las Vegas.

Along with its permanent home in Las Vegas, a Michael Jackson-themed nightclub is expected to open alongside the production.

Guy Laliberté, the Founder of Cirque du Soleil, said, "Michael Jackson is the King of Pop and an all-time phenomenal artist, both timeless and contemporary. As a creative challenge, this project is the ultimate. Through the use of cutting edge technology,...