Tragedy
The film, about a vapid twentysomething social-media scammer, sidesteps what could have been a timely probe into tragedy-based fame. If only it had followed the right character.
The new ‘Hamlet’ at the Armory is a contemporary, inquisitive version of Shakespeare’s tragedy. Yes, it’s long, but beyond its annoying use of TV screens lie various delights.
The latest from auteur Ryusuke Hamaguchi is Japan’s entry for the Academy Awards, and is not to be missed.
In 1991, a stampede occurred at a charity event promoted by Diddy, resulting in nine deaths. Two survivors tell The Daily Beast what went wrong there and at Astroworld.
The rapper announced he was working with BetterHelp to offer a month of free therapy to Astroworld victims, but the company has been scrutinized over its practices.
In 2000, nine died at a Danish festival while Pearl Jam played. After the fatal events at Travis Scott’s Astroworld concert, decades of unlearned lessons come rushing back.
A string of new projects highlights the ethical tensions that arise when celebrities’ life stories—and tragedies—become entertainment.