How social media saved ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Social media drives a new wave of engaged viewership for 'Dancing with the Stars,' transforming traditional TV. Nia Smith November 27, 2024
Strathmore’s 2025 Artist in Residence program features UMD talent Strathmore's celebrates 20 years of its Artist in Residence program, introducing two students to the 2025 class. Nia Smith November 20, 2024
‘GUTS World Tour’ movie shows concert to film adaptations continue to work Concert films could represent an exciting new way for audiences to engage with their favorite musicians. Nia Smith November 1, 2024
‘Joker: Folie a Deux’ is a divisive, musical whirlwind 'Folie à Deux' is a critique of pop culture's glorification of the original Joker character, which ignored the murderer behind the easily mimicked clown makeup. Nia Smith October 4, 2024
Former NBA player reflects on time at UMD, heritage in new documentary Audience members attended a screening of All I Ever Wanted, participated in a live Q&A with the star and director. Nia Smith October 1, 2024
Demi Lovato’s directorial debut spotlights the struggles of child actors Actors share highs and lows of being in the spotlight at a young age in new Demi Lovato documentary. Nia Smith September 20, 2024