performing

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The rapper played the first of two shows Wednesday night, performing new songs and oldies on a giant dome on the stadium’s floor.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Maria Superata, a geisha expert who has worked with them as an interpreter, explained that the show "combines all of the traditional performing arts that you can see in Japan".

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The musician, 31, is performing as Zidler – the show's eccentric master of ceremonies – marking her highly anticipated Broadway debut.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The worst rout in Treasurys since last April’s tariff chaos means a traditional 60% stocks and 40% bonds portfolio is performing almost as poorly as holding stocks alone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Only the ruffled hem of her dress and her white boots give any indication that she is the same girl who was performing in the same spot moments ago.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern