Now in its eighth year, the Universal Composers Initiative seeks to find artists from both traditional and non-conventional professional backgrounds.

As the filmmakers, songwriters and actors tell it, their “wackadoo” concept evolved over nine years and eight versions of “Golden” into a global phenomenon.

It may look glamorous, but it’s actually a triathlon.” That’s Shinya Suzuki (Takeuchi) on 10-Dance, the grueling professional dance competition that combines five styles each from the Ballroom and ...