Music & Theater
AI Musicians Redefine Creativity in the Streaming Era
When most bands prepare for a performance, they rely on guitars, keyboards, and drums. British AI music creator Oliver McCann, who performs under the name imoliver, instead turns to...
New Vaccine Panel Recommendations Weaken Covid and Childhood Immunization Guidance
New recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), a federal vaccine panel...
Retailers Slash Seasonal Hiring to Lowest Level Since 2009
Seasonal hiring in the retail sector is on track to fall to its lowest...
Ford Offers Subprime Buyers Special Financing to Boost F-150 Sales
Ford Motor is ramping up efforts to drive sales of its flagship F-150 pickup...
New Home Sales Jump 20.5% in August Despite High Mortgage Rates
Sales of newly built homes surged 20.5% in August compared with July, marking the...
AI Musicians Redefine Creativity in the Streaming Era
When most bands prepare for a performance, they rely on guitars, keyboards, and drums. British AI music creator Oliver McCann, who performs under the...
Sally Yeh: The Timeless Voice of Cantopop and Hong Kong Cinema
In the vibrant cultural boom of 1980s and ’90s Hong Kong, where Cantopop defined the soundtrack of daily life and local cinema captivated audiences...
Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” Becomes Highest-Grossing Country Tour in History
Beyoncé has officially made history with her "Cowboy Carter" tour, now the highest-grossing country tour of all time, generating over $400 million in revenue,...
Masked Chinese Singer Sparks Debate Ahead of Concert Debut
A 20-year-old singer from China known only by her online alias “wangzaixiaoqiao” is making headlines with plans to hold her first live concert—without ever...
Long-Lost Buckingham Nicks Album Finally Gets Reissue After 50 Years
Before the turbulence of Rumours and the arena-sized fame of Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham were two young dreamers in Los Angeles,...
Seoul’s Legendary Jazz Bar All That Jazz Keeps the Beat Alive
For travelers seeking vibrant nightlife, All That Jazz in Seoul offers a soulful escape through sound. Hidden in Itaewon—Seoul’s most international neighborhood—this iconic jazz...
Foo Fighters Set for Explosive Jakarta Comeback with Unique Onstage Freedom
US rock band Foo Fighters are making a highly anticipated return to Indonesia after nearly three decades, bringing with them an unfiltered performance style...
Lady Gaga’s Singapore Concerts See Lukewarm Response Amid Economic Uncertainty
Singapore’s booming live concert scene appears to be cooling, with Lady Gaga’s recent shows receiving a less-than-anticipated response despite early buzz. Unlike the frenzied...
Ivors 2024: U2, Charli XCX, Berwyn, and Robbie Williams Among Top Honorees
Singers Charli XCX, Robbie Williams, Myles Smith, and rapper Berwyn were among the major winners at this year’s Ivor Novello Awards, Britain’s prestigious celebration...
Ballet Legend Yuri Grigorovich Honored at Bolshoi Theatre Following His Death
Russia paid a solemn tribute to ballet legend Yuri Grigorovich on Friday at the Bolshoi Theatre, where he served as artistic director for many...
Austrian Eurovision Winner JJ Calls for Israel’s Exclusion from 2026 Contest Amid Gaza Conflict
Austrian singer JJ, who won this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, sparked controversy by calling for Israel’s exclusion from the 2026 contest scheduled to take...
Haochen Zhang and Dover Quartet Deliver Electrifying Chamber Music Performance
Pianist Haochen Zhang signaled the end of a breathtaking performance with the Dover Quartet by gently closing the lid of the Steinway grand piano,...
BoyNextDoor Breaks K-pop Norms with Creative Freedom and Genre-Blending Sound
In a K-pop industry often driven by professional producers and choreographers, BoyNextDoor is taking a different path. The six-member boy group, who debuted in...
Maren Morris Embraces Her Truth with New Album and Personal Revelation
When country music star Maren Morris first began voicing her support for the LGBTQ community, she believed she was doing so as an ally....
