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A collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of Entertainment.

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The power of film

12 visionary creators and curators -- from Hollywood, Bollywood and Nollywood -- talk about how to make movie magic.

Staying in? Geek out

A fun, nerdy collection of thought-provoking talks perfect for days when you want to sit back, relax and spend time indoors.

TED deep cuts vol. 3

Sometimes, things get a little buried in our archive of 3,000+ TED Talks. Check out some great ones, unearthed for your viewing pleasure.

The evolution of music

How did music transform into what it is today? A brief journey through time, sound and rhythm.

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Talks about Entertainment

How to Be a Better Human

How to challenge conventional wisdom -- and change any industry

How video game skills can get you ahead in life

Why we must stop dancing to the sound of our own oppression

When people are "suspiciously kind"

How Dolly Parton led me to an epiphany

How volumetric video brings a new dimension to filmmaking

The art and science of special effects

Mackenzie Dalrymple

Three stories of Scotland

Does photographing a moment steal the experience from you?

A swarm of mini drones makes ... magic!

¿Como será el cine del futuro?

Cornelia Geppert

A video game that helps us understand loneliness

Judith Jamison and members of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Revelations from a lifetime of dance

The transformative power of video games

What streaming means for the future of entertainment

Why I became an actor

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Exclusive articles about Entertainment

Why talking about race on The Bachelorette matters

We need to have more honest, open-ended conversations about race and bias -- in our own lives and in the TV shows and movies we see, says diversity consultant Vernā Myers.

Posted Jul 2017

5 ways to be a better human at the zoo

Your job: Be interesting. Researcher and author Laurel Braitman explains.

Posted Oct 2015

How to be a good artist-slash-activist: Pro tips from Amy Ray of Indigo Girls

Over the course of 25 years, folk rock icons the Indigo Girls have not only released more than a dozen albums, they have also displayed a staunch dedication to countless social, political and environmental issues, melding music and activism in their own, unique way. Alison Prato talks with band member Amy Ray about how they fight for what they believe in without seeming preachy, the evolution of their music, and the state of women around the world.

Posted May 2015

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