The Wedding That Became A Music Festival
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The New York Times - Top stories
At Avignon Festival, Resisting the Far Right
Tiago Rodrigues said the Avignon Festival, which he leads, would become “a festival of resistance,” juggling activism with the premiere of a new play. -
CBS News - Top stories
Randy Travis advocates for change in the music industry
The career of country music legend Randy Travis was forever transformed when he suffered a stroke in 2013 that left him partially paralyzed, with limited ability to speak. However, the Grammy winner is finding new ways to use his voice, turning ... -
Yahoo News - World
Severe overcrowding and a lack of exits contributed to the deadly stampede at an Indian festival
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ABC News - Entertainment
30th annual Essence Festival of Culture kicks off in New Orleans
The City of New Orleans welcomed thousands of people descending on the Big Easy for the 30th annual celebration of the Essence Festival of Culture -
The Guardian - World
Earplugs as fashion items? I gave Loop’s hit accessories a festival test
Various models promise to tone down decibels or help you focus on a friend. But the experience may not suit you. When something is a must-have accessory for Taylor Swift fans, it’s faster to say everyone’s got some: within a certain age range, ... -
CBS News - Top stories
What to expect from 30th annual Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans
The 30th annual Essence Festival of Culture is underway in New Orleans. Janet Jackson, Usher and Birdman are among the headliners with Vice President Kamala Harris also set to make an appearance. Hakeem Holmes, vice president of the festival, ... -
Yahoo News - World
Spain's controversial Pamplona bull run festival gets under way
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ABC News - Entertainment
Tank and the Bangas to pay tribute to their New Orleans roots at Essence Festival
New Orleans group Tank and the Bangas got a big boost when they won a 2017 National Public Radio contest for “undiscovered bands." -
ABC News - Entertainment
Tony-winning musical 'Suffs' disrupted by chanting protesters with a banner
A performance of the Broadway musical “Suffs” was briefly disrupted Tuesday when protesters unfurled a banner with the slogan “Suffs Is a White Wash” and chants of “Cancel ‘Suffs -
Wired - Tech
The New ‘Ethical’ AI Music Generator Can’t Write a Halfway Decent Song
Song generators are in hot water over alleged copyright infringement, but the AI tool Jen was trained on licensed material. We asked pro musicians to test it, and the results were uninspiring. -
CBS News - Top stories
Here's how to join the "CBS Mornings" Mixtape Music competition
Calling all musicians and singers! The deadline to apply to the "CBS Mornings" Mixtape Music competition is in five days. Here are details on how you can join. -
The Guardian - World
Melodies in chart-topping music have become less complex, study finds
Scientists say changes since 1950 could partly be due to new genres such as stadium rock, disco and hip-hop. “Won’t you play a simple melody,” sang Bing Crosby in his rendition of the Irving Berlin classic. Now it seems his wish has come true: ... -
ESPN - Sports
'Not Like Us': DeMar DeRozan has a cameo in Kendrick Lamar's music video
The free agent forward and the "Not Like Us" rapper are both natives of Compton, California. -
NBC News - Top stories
Kendrick Lamar drops ‘Not Like Us’ music video amid Drake feud
Kendrick Lamar put a cap on his monthslong feud with Drake by releasing a music video for his hit song "Not Like Us," which dissed the Canadian rapper. -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
‘Sepia Bride’ TikTok Drama Sparks a Discourse on Wedding Photography
A series of TikTok videos about a bride’s dissatisfaction with her photos spurred online discussions, with pros offering advice on how to hire a photographer.Tiktok -
CNBC - Business
The average wedding costs well over $30,000. Some couples are having 'micro weddings' instead
The average cost of weddings in the U.S. hovers at $35,000. Having a small wedding can help significantly reduce the cost. -
ABC News - World
Sierra Leone outlaws child marriage; even witnesses to such weddings will be punished
A bill that bans child marriage in Sierra Leone has been signed into law -
ABC News - World
Extremists attack a wedding ceremony in Mali and kill at least 21
Residents say an armed group attacked a wedding ceremony in central Mali and killed at least 21 people -
NBC News - Top stories
Missouri groom shot in robbery during his backyard wedding
A Missouri man was critically injured when he was shot in an attempted robbery during his backyard wedding in St. -
The New York Times - World
Sierra Leone Bans Child Marriage With New Law
A new law in the West African country of Sierra Leone allows child brides to annul their marriages and be financially compensated. -
ABC News - World
Iranian-born Norwegian man found guilty in 2022 Oslo LGBT+ festival attack, sentenced to 30 years
An Iranian-born Norwegian man has been found guilty of terrorism in a 2022 attack on an LGBTQ+ festival in Oslo and sentenced to 30 years in prison -
ABC News - World
Iranian-born Norwegian man is found guilty of terrorism in 2022 shooting at Oslo LGBTQ+ festival, sentenced to 30 years
Iranian-born Norwegian man is found guilty of terrorism in 2022 shooting at Oslo LGBTQ+ festival, sentenced to 30 years -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
See Edinburgh Fringe without leaving L.A.: Where local comics are testing their festival acts
Fringe performers refine their acts at an Echo Park theater, a Hollywood lounge and other L.A.-area spots. See the shows before they go to Scotland's famed festival. -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Chamber music turns old landmarks into vibrant venues in Sierra Madre and South L.A.
Concerts by the New Hollywood String Quartet and Tesserae Baroque show how Hollywood studio musicians can be uniquely qualified for chamber music. -
ABC News - Entertainment
Tarmo Peltokoski, 24-year-old Finnish conductor, to become Hong Kong Philharmonic music director
Tarmo Peltokoski has been hired to succeed Jaap van Zweden as music director of the Hong Kong PhilharmonicHong Kong -
The New York Times - Tech
Record Labels Sue A.I. Music Generators, Inside the Pentagon’s Tech Upgrade and HatGPT
A little something for everyone: lawsuits, fighter jets and Casey in a bucket hat. -
ABC News - Entertainment
Q&A: Ahead of orchestral tour, Beck says listening to classical music is a 'spiritual' experience
It’s been 30 years since Beck released his breakout lo-fi anthem “Loser.” -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The Trump Prosecutions That Became a Political Gift
How 91 counts that once seemed poised to end his campaign instead made it stronger than ever.Donald Trump -
NBC News - Top stories
Christian McCaffrey slams criticism of wife Olivia Culpo’s wedding dress: ‘What an evil thing to post’
Christian McCaffrey is firing back at an online fashion influencer who criticized his new bride, Olivia Culpo, for her wedding gown choice. -
ABC News - Entertainment
Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani is set to throw a grand wedding for his son. Here's what to know
In March, Asia’s richest man Mukesh Ambani threw a three-day prenuptial bash for his son that included a 1,200-person guest list, including former world leaders, tech tycoons and Bollywood’s megastars, and a performance by renowned singer Rihanna -
ABC News - World
Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani is set to throw a grand wedding for his son. Here's what to know
In March, Asia’s richest man Mukesh Ambani threw a three-day prenuptial bash for his son that included a 1,200-person guest list, including former world leaders, tech tycoons and Bollywood’s megastars, and a performance by renowned singer Rihanna -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
How Norman Rockwell’s “Freedom of Speech” Painting Went Viral
“Freedom of Speech,” the World War II-era painting by Norman Rockwell, has taken on a new life online. -
The Wall Street Journal - Tech
How the Kindle Became a Must-Have Accessory (Again)
The e-reader has become the gadget of choice on #BookTok. -
BBC News - Top stories
How a hat became an election social media phenomenon
A hat worn by the High Sheriff of Northumberland captures the imagination of social media. -
ESPN - Sports
How Venezuela became surprise Copa América quarterfinalists
Venezuela topped their group by winning all three of their games. What's behind their transformation?