sb who directs an orchestra
conductor
sb who writes script of a film or TV show
screenwriter
help or encouragement given to sb in an especially difficult situation
support
sb who writes a book, an article
author
the singers who accompany the main singer
backing singers
to reserve tickets for a concert
book tickets
the place where we buy tickets for a film
box office
to release a music album or film
bring out
to make the audience laugh, clap or cheer loudly for a long time because they liked the performance
bring the house down
a large-sized newspaper usually considered serious in content
broadsheet
to cancel an activity
call off
a strong heavy cloth used by artists for painting on
canvas
each of the separate parts that a book is divided into
chapter
a group of people who sing in public, usually during church services
choir
an article on a particular subject in a newspaper or magazine
column
sb who writes music
composer
believable
convincing
the reporting of a piece of news
coverage
political events and social problems discussed in the media
current affairs
to record the details of an event or process
document
a room where an actor gets into costume
dressing room
having the sounds and speech on a film or TV programme changed to a different language
dubbed
to be in the running for an award
earn a nomination
the part of the newspaper where the editor writes his/her comments
editorial
sth that is not true or real
fiction
having a special talent or ability
gifted
printed on shiny high-quality paper
glossy
notes of music combined together in a pleasant way
harmony
the words in large letters above a newspaper story
headlines
the most interesting or exciting part of an event
highlight
in real life
in reality
to remain practical and see things as they really are
keep my feet on the ground
a tune
melody
the morning edition of a daily newspaper
morning paper
a long written story with imaginary characters and events
novel
paints made from oils
oils
appearing on the cinema
on screen
appearing on a theatre stage
on stage
its copies are no longer being produced
out of print
temporarily unavailable in a shop
out of stock
extremely good
outstanding
a tool with small pieces of hair used to paint a surface or create a picture
paintbrush
to act or do sth musical
perform
the first showing/performance of a film
premiere
an object used by the actors performing in a play
prop
the company that produces a book
publisher
to delay doing sth until later
put off
to think that sth is caused by sth else
put sth down to sth else
a run-through of a play or dance before the performance
rehearsal
to make sth available for people to buy
release
to sign a contract officially agreeing to do sth
sign up
to sing to the best of my ability
sing my heart out
an individual song by an artist released for sale
single
to get a lot of attention or praise because I perform better than anyone else in a show or other event
steal the show
a difficult or dangerous action
stunt
to win everything that is available
sweep the board
a small-sized newspaper containing light articles and gossip
tabloid
sb that everyone is paying attention to
the centre of attention
what people regularly watch on TV
viewing habits