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Biden forgives $4.5 billion in student debt for 261,000 borrowers who attended now-defunct Ashford University
The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it would forgive $4.5 billion in student debt for 261,000 borrowers who attended Ashford University.CNBC - 8h -
‘It’s the moment when genius comes into the universe’: the film recreating SNL’s chaotic first night
A new drama recalls the wild first broadcast of Saturday Night Live in 1975. Making it was as much of a high-wire act as the show itself, the film’s director Jason Reitman and stars reveal. There ...The Guardian - 4d -
Police arrest student suspected of hammer attack at a Tokyo university
Japanese police have arrested a student suspected of a hammer attack at a Tokyo university, which local media said left several injuredABC News - 5d -
Hammer attack injures eight students at Tokyo university
Japanese police say 22-year-old woman arrested as witness describes panic after attacker ‘all of a sudden’ began swinging hammer in classroom. Eight Tokyo university students attacked with a hammer ...The Guardian - 5d -
Asian American professor wrongfully accused of spying for China is suing University of Kansas
Franklin Tao, an Asian American scientist who was wrongfully accused of spying for China, is suing the University of Kansas, his former employer, accusing it of “vicious, unabated discrimination.”NBC News - 5d -
Woman reportedly wounds 8 in hammer attack at university in Tokyo
Japanese media say a sociology student attacked her classmates with a hammer during class after voicing frustration at being ignored.CBS News - 5d -
Titanique review – camp musical sails into silliness with Céline Dion onboard
Criterion theatre, London It goes on and on but this madcap spoof of the blockbuster film has a sparkling cast, including Lauren Drew as Dion and Layton Williams as the iceberg. Imagine James ...The Guardian - 6d -
A Ballerina Prized for Her Musicality Deals With Hearing Loss
Sara Mearns, the New York City Ballet principal, announced her 10-year struggle on Instagram. She tested out her new hearing aids in “The Nutcracker.”The New York Times - 6d -
Researchers confirm 'Music City Miracle' star Frank Wycheck had CTE
Frank Wycheck, the NFL tight end best known for throwing the lateral that started the “Music City Miracle” and launched the Tennessee Titans’ run to the franchise’s lone Super Bowl appearance, had ...ABC News - 6d -
Johns Hopkins University reaches settlement to resolve complaints of antisemitism, Islamophobia
Johns Hopkins University reached a settlement Tuesday with the Department of Education over complaints of antisemitism and Islamophobia on its campus. The school has agreed to take actions to ...The Hill - 6d -
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A highly musical movie year
Never in Academy Awards history have so many women from musicals been likely Oscar nominees in a single year.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
Why ‘Show Boat’ Is America’s Most Enduring, Unstable Musical
A revival called “Show/Boat: A River” joins a history of reimagining the musical that goes back nearly a century, to its first performances.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
4 San Diego State University fraternity members charged after pledge suffers burn injuries
A "skit" at a fraternity party that left a pledge with burns over 16% of his body led authorities to file charges against four San Diego State University students, including the person who was ...NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Universal Studios Hollywood, longtime Malibu restaurants and other L.A.-area business affected by the fires
Universal Studios Hollywood theme park and CityWalk will be closed Wednesday due to the fires and extreme wind conditions.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8 -
Julia Michaels on new music collaboration with Maren Morris
Julia Michaels, a six-time Grammy nominee known for writing hits for artists like Dua Lipa and Justin Bieber, shares a first look at "Scissors," her upcoming collaboration with Maren Morris.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Trump could declare national economic emergency to justify universal tariffs, CNN reports
The president-elect is looking at utilizing the International Economic Emergency Powers Act to implement his plan for tariffs on imports.CNBC - Jan. 8 -
Column: How the stars of 'It Ends With Us' spawned a universe of legal and PR battles
Actors and producers Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have traded accusations of sexual misconduct, smear tactics and more. But the film is doing quite well.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8 -
Visual poetry through music
How the filmmakers behind 'A Complete Unknown' embraced the grit of the New York streets.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8 -
Awards success of cartel boss musical Emilia Pérez prompts outrage in Mexico
The film about Mexico has just one main actor who is Mexican, and Mexicans say it’s heavy with stereotypes and treats violence with frivolity. A musical about a Mexican cartel boss who fakes their ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
'Music is back' as vinyl and streaming help sales hit a 20-year high
Albums by Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift and Coldplay pushed sales of recorded music to a record £2.4bn.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Universities need new ways to make their research pay
Public and private funding are both vital for institutions such as the University of York as international student fees fallFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
BBC Sound of 2025: Barry Can't Swim is a new dance music superstar
The producer and DJ from Edinburgh is revealed in third place on the BBC's Sound of 2025 list.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Opinion: If 'Baby Shark' represents the worst of children's music, this is the genre's best
The Armenian Canadian singer of "Baby Beluga" and "Bananaphone," who has been making music for kids since the 1970s, is an antidote to today's frenetic earworms.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 7 -
Comcast to launch Universal Ads in bid to win smaller advertisers over from tech
Comcast plans to launch Universal Ads, a platform meant to attract advertisers of all sizes and grab back ad dollars from social media and tech companies.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
How the Brian Eno music documentary shifts its scenes with every viewing
The 500 hours of footage available for 'Eno' are assorted and resorted in abrupt, unpredictable ways that keep the eyes and mind jumping.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 6 -
Jimmy Carter and his love of America's music
"Sunday Morning" contributor Bill Flanagan remembers the former president's love of music, and how his celebrations of America's musical heritage spanned the genres of country, gospel, classical, ...CBS News - Jan. 5 -
Film concerts: Performing movie music live
An increasingly popular symphony orchestra concert is a screening of a movie such as "Jaws" accompanied by a live performance of the music—reeling in new audiences to the concert hall.CBS News - Jan. 5 -
Jimmy Carter and his love of America's music
"Sunday Morning" contributor Bill Flanagan remembers the former president's love of music, and how his celebrations of America's musical heritage spanned the genres of country, gospel, classical, ...CBS News - Jan. 5 -
Music brings New Orleans' French Quarter back to life
Buskers returned to the iconic streets one day after the New Year's Day tragedy.ABC News - Jan. 2 -
Bourbon Street reopens with music: 'Part of the healing process'
NBC News Correspondent Gadi Schwartz reports from Bourbon Street, bouncing with music, as it reopens after an attacker drove through a crowd on New Year’s Day, killing 14 and injuring dozens.NBC News - Jan. 2 -
TV, Movies, Music and Art to Look Forward to in 2025
“Severance” is finally back for its second season, three New York art museums are set to reopen and ballet goes extreme.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
10 injured in shooting outside Queens music venue, suspects at large, NYPD says
Ten people were shot after several men opened fire at a group of people waiting outside of a music venue in Queens, New York, the NYPD said.ABC News - Jan. 2 -
Fall in UK university science courses stokes fears for industrial strategy
Chemistry courses have dropped a quarter and biosciences by 15% in past 5 yearsFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Billie Eilish, Sex Pistols and Beethoven’s skull: music to listen out for in 2025
From stadium gigs by Linkin Park and Lana Del Rey to Central Cee’s long-awaited debut album, there’s plenty to look out for from pop’s A-list – while in classical, there’s a Festen opera and more. ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Top Venezuelan pianist urges music world to snub youth orchestra linked to Maduro
Gabriela Montero asks promoters to cut ties with El Sistema on 2025 Europe tour, after alleged theft of election. One of Venezuela’s most celebrated musicians, the pianist Gabriela Montero, has ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
All the music, TV, film, art and more to get excited about in 2025
These big comebacks, awards contenders and cultural heavyweights should be highlights of the year.BBC News - Jan. 1 -
The Music Is Too Loud. That’s the Point.
Vinyl-focused listening bars inspired by ones in Japan are opening across New York, attracting audiophiles and city dwellers looking for a respite from the cacophony outside their doors.The New York Times - Dec. 30
