Music & Theater

Taylor Swift Dominates 2026 American Music Awards Nominations with Eight Nods

Taylor Swift leads the 2026 American Music Awards nominations with eight nods, followed by Morgan Wallen, Olivia Dean, Sabrina Carpenter, and SOMBR. The event will be hosted by Queen Latifah and air live on Memorial Day.

Bank of Korea Raises Rate to 3% in Second Straight Hike

The Bank of Korea raised its benchmark rate 25 basis points to 3.0% on Thursday, a second straight hike backed by a chip-led export boom.

Warsh Cuts Fed Statement to 130 Words, Drops All Rate-Cut Language

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh shortened the post-meeting statement to 130 words from 341, removing all mention of future rate cuts and hinting at higher-for-longer

Trump Demands FCC Punish NBC Host, Treasury Bars Reporters From G20

Trump called for FCC punishment of NBC host Kristen Welker on Sunday as the Treasury barred NYT, WSJ and Bloomberg reporters from G20 events.

Bessent Says U.S. Will Sanction Another Bank Over Iran Ties This Week

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. will sanction another bank this week to clamp down on Iran transactions, ahead of G20 meetings in North Caro

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....

Heartbeat Opera Brings Big Operatic Vision to Intimate Stages

Dan Schlosberg vividly recalls the humble beginnings of Heartbeat Opera. Eleven years ago, the company staged its very first performance in a yoga studio...

IU Set for May Comeback with Cha Eun-woo in Music Video Cameo

IU is set to make her long-awaited return as a singer this May, marking her first musical release since her EP The Winning in...

dearAlice: The First British K-pop Boy Band’s Journey to SMTown Live London

Two years ago, Olly, Dexter, and Blaise knew little about K-pop. Today, they are gearing up for their debut at SMTown Live London as...

Canton Disco: The Legacy of Hong Kong’s Legendary Nightclub

On March 30, 1985, Canton Disco opened in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, drawing an overwhelming crowd of 11,000 to a venue designed for just...

The Who Announce Final North American Tour After Six Decades of Rock

Legendary rock band The Who has announced their final North American tour, marking the end of an extraordinary musical journey that has spanned more...

Michael Tilson Thomas’ Last Performance Marks an Era of Innovation and Legacy

San Francisco mayor Daniel Lurie declared a special day in honor of Michael Tilson Thomas, with City Hall glowing in his signature blue, and...

Virtual K-pop Group Plave Takes the Global Stage

Plave, a virtual K-pop group, has become one of the hottest names in the music scene, captivating millions of fans with their dynamic performances...

Virtual K-pop Group PLAVE Breaks Records and Hearts Worldwide

PLAVE, a rising star in the K-pop world, is capturing hearts globally—despite not being made of flesh and blood. The five-member group—Yejun, Noah, Eunho,...

How Age-Appropriate Are Disney Musicals for Children? What Parents Should Know

Disney stage musicals like Frozen and The Lion King have become massive draws for families, especially those with young children. These performances captivate kids,...

K-pop Star Bain’s Public Coming Out Sparks Conversation on LGBTQ+ Representation

During a performance on April 22 in Los Angeles, Bain, the lead vocalist of the K-pop boy band Just B, made a groundbreaking announcement...

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