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internet-drama1 year ago•36 min saved

Netflix's 'Dancing for the Devil' Exposes TikTok Cult Allegations

The Netflix docuseries "Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult" explores allegations that 7M Films, a talent-management agency led by Robert Israel Shinn, is operating as a cult, controlling the lives of its TikTok-famous dancers. The controversy gained attention when Melanie Wilking accused the agency of isolating her sister, Miranda Derrick, from their family. The story draws parallels to past incidents in the L.A. dance community, particularly involving krump dancers and religious influence. Despite the allegations, 7M Films and its dancers deny any coercion, emphasizing their professional success and personal freedom.

via The Cut|

#cult-allegations #dance-community #internet-drama

tragedy2 years ago•2 min saved

Tragic Death of Dancer Linked to Undeclared Peanuts in Cookie

Dancer Órla Baxendale, 25, tragically died after suffering an allergic reaction from eating a mislabeled cookie containing peanuts, despite her vigilance in checking the ingredients. The cookie, labeled as containing soy nuts, was found to have been changed to include peanuts without proper notification to the supermarket that sold it. Baxendale's family, too distraught to speak, hopes to raise awareness about the incident to prevent similar tragedies. The dance community mourns the loss of Baxendale, remembering her vibrant personality and talent.

via E! NEWS|

#allergic-reaction #dance-community #mislabeled-cookie

gun-control-community-resilience2 years ago•3 min saved

"Monterey Park Community Continues to Reel a Year After Brandon Tsay Disarmed Shooter"

Brandon Tsay, who disarmed a mass gunman at his family's dance hall in Monterey Park, California, is calling for stricter gun legislation after the shooting shattered the "golden bubble" of his heavily Asian American community. Tsay, who experienced anxiety and muscle spasms following the incident, emphasized the need to restrict assault weapons and improve gun legislation. Despite the tragedy, the dance hall has reopened and hosted a memorial event, reflecting the community's resilience and determination to continue dancing.

via NBC News|

#asian-american #community-resilience #dance-community

entertainment3 years ago•2 min saved

"Oscars' 'Naatu Naatu' Performance Sparks Controversy and Celebrations"

The Oscars are facing criticism for their performance of the hit song "Naatu Naatu" from the Indian film RRR, which featured no dancers of South Asian descent. The film's stars declined to perform, so choreographers hired non-South Asian dancers to stand in. South Asian professionals in the dance community are calling out the Oscars for ignoring the opportunity to feature more South Asian performers on such a massive stage. The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences has yet to issue an official statement in response to the critiques.

via The A.V. Club|

#criticism #dance-community #entertainment