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Raygun-inspired musical cancelled in Sydney after breakdancer Rachael Gunn complained
Raygun: The Musical creator Steph Broadbridge told her Instagram followers lawyers had concerns it would damage the controversial breaker’s reputation. Get our breaking news email , free app ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Israeli-Palestinian pop group "as1one" on how they promote unity through music
"as1one" is the first male pop group to include both Israeli and Palestinian artists, formed after a talent search in Israel. The group's message of unity remained strong even in the aftermath of ...CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Semyon Bychkov conducts through pain in celebrating Year of Czech Music with North American tour
Celebrating the end of the 100th anniversary Year of Czech Music, an event held every decade in the year ending in 4, Semyon Bychkov is conducting through pain in leading the Czech Philharmonic on ...ABC News - Dec. 6 -
The Devil Wears Prada is a slim, superficial musical
Not even Elton John’s songs can redeem this predictable show at London’s Dominion TheatreFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Hegseth submitting forms for FBI background check
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, is submitting to an FBI background check as he continues to face allegations of inappropriate workplace behavior, ...CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Animation and VFX shake up the well-worn musical biopic format
Two films have created something of a subgenre in which animation and visual effects inject a new creative spark into the familiar tale of a musician's rise to fame.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 6 -
Music Review: CHVRCHES' Lauren Mayberry makes feminist pop on debut solo album, 'Vicious Creature'
Lauren Mayberry, frontwoman of the Scottish synth-pop band CHVRCHES, liberates herself from preconceptions on a punchy debut solo album, “Vicious Creature," writes The Associated Press’ Elise Ryan ...ABC News - Dec. 5 -
He had a vision for the end of the world. Of course, it had to be a musical
Deep in a bunker, a family keeps on singing in the year's most nightmarish piece of future shock. Director Joshua Oppenheimer had never made a musical before.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 5 -
How TwoSet Violin Won Fame by Poking Fun at Classical Music
After 11 years, Eddy Chen and Brett Yang are moving on from their beloved, enormously popular comedy duo TwoSet Violin.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
What Linda McMahon’s Business Background Reveals About How She Would Run Education
Linda McMahon’s experience running the WWE and the SBA offer a preview of the leadership style she would bring to the Department of Education.Inc. - Dec. 5 -
Best of 2024: Eleven bright spots in classical music during a dark, complicated year
Gustavo Dudamel and the L.A. Phil's 'Das Rheingold.' The Industry's 'Comet/Poppea.' Pacific Opera Project's 'Don Bucefalo.' The year 2024 delivered great moments for classical music.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 5 -
How high can 'Wicked' fly? Competition for top musicals is extremely high
Disney dominates the list of 10 top-grossing Hollywood musicals, but Universal hopes 'Wicked' will break through.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 5 -
Music Review: Blackpink K-pop star Rosé's debut solo album 'Rosie' is heartfelt, but slightly sleepy
Rosé, the nightingale of the massively popular Korean girl group Blackpink, has flown the nest and launched her first solo album “Rosie.”ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Lisa Lisa on rediscovering her voice and creating new music
Lisa Lisa talks about her unforgettable 80s hits, her journey in music and how her perspective has changed over the years.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Dolly Parton on combining music and storytelling for her holiday-themed children's book
Dolly Parton joins "CBS Mornings" to unveil her latest children's book, "Billy the Kid Comes Home for Christmas," which features her real-life French bulldog, Billy.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Spotify unveils its annual 2024 wrapped music roundups
Spotify just dropped its annual wrapped roundups giving users all the data about their most-streamed music of the year. The three top songs around the world in 2024 were Sabrina Carpenter's ...NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Australian Music prize: 80-year-old Kankawa Nagarra wins over Nick Cave and Amyl and the Sniffers
Walmatjarri elder and blues musician wins $50,000 prize for Wirlmarni, saying she hopes it will bring pride to her community in Wangkatjungka. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Music sector workers to lose nearly a quarter of income to AI in next four years, global study finds
AI boom will enrich giant tech companies but creators’ rights and income will be drastically reduced unless policymakers intervene, report warns. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Republican senators torn over FBI background checks for Trump Cabinet picks
Republicans senators returned to Washington after Thanksgiving recess to a renewed peppering of questions about President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks.ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Trump team agrees to DoJ background checks for nominees
Transition officials sign agreement after weeks-long delay as teams of investigators ready to process clearances. Donald Trump’s transition team on Tuesday signed an agreement to allow the US ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Trump Team Signs Agreement to Allow F.B.I. Background Checks for Nominees
President-elect Donald J. Trump let weeks pass before signing the agreement as his team considered using private investigators instead.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Trump agrees to DOJ background checks on administration nominees, appointments
President-elect Donald Trump sparked controversy by tapping Pete Hegseth, Kash Patel, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard for top administration jobs.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
Trump transition signs MOU with DOJ to facilitate FBI background checks
President-elect Trump’s transition team announced Tuesday it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Justice Department, which will allow the FBI to conduct background checks for ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Luis Fonsi conquered Latin music. With rom-com 'Say a Little Prayer,' he's ready for his close-up.
Branching out beyond his typical romantic ballads, Latin Grammy winner Luis Fonsi stars as the leading man in indie romcom 'Say a Little Prayer.'Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3 -
Kendrick Lamar tops Apple Music's 2024 song chart and women make history
Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” topped Apple Music’s global song chart in 2024 as the giant music streamer released year-end lists Tuesday and provided listeners with data on their own most ...ABC News - Dec. 3 -
The Classical Music Our Critics Can’t Stop Thinking About
Watch and listen to five recent highlights, including performances by Davóne Tines and Lise Davidsen, and a new album by Ethan Iverson.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Elton John says he has lost his eyesight and struggles to see his new stage musical
Elton John says he struggled to watch his new musical because he has “lost his eyesight” after contracting an infectionABC News - Dec. 2 -
Andy Paley, Whose Imprint Was All Over Pop Music, Dies at 73
Musician, singer, songwriter, producer and more, he collaborated with Madonna and a raft of other artists and helped resuscitate the career of the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson.The New York Times - Nov. 28