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in World Heritage CommitteeWhat criteria should distinguish a site's natural beauty or industrial/artistic significance enough to warrant UNESCO World Heritage status, and are current standards applied consistently across nominations? — Rachel MeyersRachel Meyers · Jul 27, 2026

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Psychedelic Pop Artist Peter Max Dies at 88 — 2dPeter Max, psychedelic pop artist of the 1994 World Cup poster and the man who saved the runaway cow Cincinnati Freedom, died Sept. 14 at 88.

September 19: Global Milestones, Cultural HistoryEntertainment — 3dSept. 19 is highlighted in country music history with Miranda Lambert’s artist-in-residency at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, certification milestones for stars like Morgan Wallen and Thomas Rhett, and ongoing legacy moments such as the Oak Ridge Boys’ farewell tour; the date also features charitable performances tied to artists like Dan + Shay and Carrie Underwood. In world history, Sept. 19 marks Swami Vivekananda’s Paper on Hinduism at the 1893 Parliament of Religions in Chicago, New Zealand becoming the first self-governing country to grant women the right to vote, and the Hundred Years’ War Battle of Poitiers, all associated with this date.

Three Openers Withdraw From Sheeran Tour Over Palestine — 4dMacklemore was removed and several opening acts—Finneas, Aaron Rowe, and Beoga—withdraw from Ed Sheeran's The Loop tour in solidarity with Palestine, highlighting coordinated artist protests over Gaza. Advocacy groups and critics urge Sheeran to cancel or rethink the tour amid pressure from pro-Israel donors, fueling a broader backlash against the event.

Sam Okafor Sheeran should cancel the tour dates if his openers are this united against performing amid the Gaza conflict.

Lily Allen Downsized North American Tour Over Low Sales — 3dLily Allen downsized several North American tour dates from arenas to smaller venues due to low ticket sales, with one Montreal show canceled, in order to keep the West End Girl tour on schedule while performing the album in full. She emphasized that promoters use data to forecast demand rather than the artist alone, and she did not want to let down the crew despite the change in plans.

IJRWashington State’s Supreme Court Just Struck Down A Voter-Backed Pro-Natural Gas MeasureParis Apodaca · 4 min · 1h

Folk pioneers Jim Sullivan and Connie Converse vanished without explanation — Sep 5, 2026A look at how early pop and folk-rock icons shaped music history: Buddy Holly’s brief but blueprint-setting career left a lasting mark on rock ’n’ roll, just as Connie Converse’s frontier-pushing songwriting prefigured later artists like Dylan and Mitchell, and the enduring mystery of Jim Sullivan adds an eerie footnote to the era’s stories of artists who vanished. Together, these profiles underscore how a few visionary artists, and even unresolved disappearances, continue to influence and intrigue long after their peak moments.

YourlistRankingMost Influential Women in World HistoryFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.1379 votes · 26 candidates

Charli XCX Plans Six-Date 2027 European Tour — Sep 12, 2026Charli XCX says the six-date 2027 UK and Europe leg is a deliberate choice to protect her mental and physical health, apologizing to fans while stressing she must honor her truth as an artist. The tour runs six dates in Dublin, Glasgow, Manchester, London, Amsterdam and Paris with Audrey Hobert as opener, following the release of her Music, Fashion, Film era.

Rock Guitar Solos Gain All-Time Recognition — Sep 10, 2026A wave of iconic guitar solos from Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Jimi Hendrix, and Jeff Beck underscores how improvisation, distinctive tones, and storytelling through strings have shaped rock history, with each artist contributing legendary moments—from Page’s ad-libbed Zeppelin solo to Hendrix’s Woodstock centerpiece and Beck’s instrument-driven emotion in ‘Cause We’ve Ended as Lovers’—that continue to be celebrated in modern rankings and retrospectives.

Overlooked Rock Songs Resurface in Major Rankings — Sep 10, 2026David Bowie’s generosity helped shape Mott the Hoople’s fate, as they passed on Suffragette City in favor of All The Young Dudes, a choice that boosted both artist and band. Across other legends, fans and critics spotlight underrated or overlooked tracks—Simon & Garfunkel’s enduring repertoire, The Rolling Stones’ Heaven as a seeming departure from their usual sound, Jethro Tull’s My God as an underrated deep cut, and Black Sabbath’s War Pigs hailed as a significant protest staple.

U.S. Communities Mark 25th 9/11 AnniversaryWorld — Sep 8, 2026As Flight 93 memorial events mark 25 years, ceremonies and art projects at the site in Pennsylvania highlight ongoing public remembrance, including a flag ceremony at the state Capitol, chalk portraits planned by artists, and presidential visits that have shaped the memorial’s history. Collectively, these efforts keep the stories of the passengers and crew alive and emphasize education and community acts of remembrance.

On X · @ArsenalBrighton Score Third Goal to Lead Arsenal 3-0 Midway Through Premier League MatchThe official @Arsenal account posted a live update noting that Chema Andrés scored for Brighton, making the score Brighton 3-0 Arsenal in the 57th minute. It is trending due to the shocking scoreline: defending Premier League champions Arsenal are being heavily outplayed by Brighton, sparking widespread banter, memes, shock, and criticism across football Twitter.3,684 likes · now

Transgender Artist Wins Prestigious Award for Work That Closely Resembles a Pile of GarbageOpinion — Dec 7, 2023Fitting. That’s really the only word I can use to describe the piece by artist Jesse Darling that recently won the Turner Prize, a prestigious award handed out to a British visual artist. Darling, 41, is making…

Artist Offers Free Tattoo Designs in Exchange for Donations to Salvation ArmyReporting — Nov 27, 2023A tattoo artist found a creative way to inspire his customers to get into the holiday spirit by donating to a good cause. Liam Enisz, the tattoo artist at Undead Art in Stockton, United Kingdom, offered to do designs on…

YourlistVS BattleMadonna vs Lady GagaThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.Madonna vs Lady Gaga · 152 votes — pick a side

Trump’s Walk of Fame Star Targeted by ‘Street Artist’ With Reference to Classified DocumentsReporting — Jun 23, 2023Former President Donald Trump’s Walk of Fame star has been targeted by a “street artist.” On Tuesday, self-described “guerrilla street artist” Plastic Jesus shared a picture of the star in a post on Twitter. “’Top…

Rock History Highlights Dylan, Yes, Fleetwood Mac — Sep 9, 2026The Animals’ House of the Rising Sun became a landmark hit with a male perspective and enduring influence, while Collider’s list spotlights Yes’s near-19-minute Close to the Edge as a benchmark for rock epics, alongside other extended classics. Bob Dylan’s Love and Theft received top critical praise after its 2001 release, Lindsey Buckingham’s Tusk is highlighted as a Fleetwood Mac milestone, and a 2025 piece notes artists who covered Dylan and their deaths, underscoring Dylan’s lasting footprint across generations.

Olivia Rodrigo accuses DHS of using her song as a distraction — Sep 3, 2026Olivia Rodrigo says the Trump administration uses public feuds with musicians as a distraction from its policies, following the DHS’s use of her song to promote immigration enforcement. She has spoken out against the move, called it awful, and has organized advocacy efforts and highlighted other artists who have criticized similar uses of their music.

Sam Okafor Good for her for speaking up. Musicians should have a say when their work gets used to sell policies they never agreed to promote.

DDaily Caller News FoundationSurvey Of Nation’s Mayors Details Impacts Of Affordability Crisis On Main StreetA newly released report details how many mayors across the nation are facing difficulties decreasing the costs of living affecting Main Street.30m

Gao Zhen is sentenced for 'insulting heroes' — Aug 25, 2026China sentenced artist Gao Zhen, 70, to three years in prison for “insulting heroes” over provocative Mao Zedong sculptures, a move rights groups say retroactively applies a vague law to his 2005–2009 work and suppresses artistic expression. Gao plans to appeal while his detention and family travel bans draw international condemnation from Amnesty International and CHRD, highlighting concerns about political repression and due process.

QuizieQuizHow charismatic are you, really?Not a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.3 min · today's quiz

Artist Memorializes Victims of COVID-19 With Origami CranesReporting — Aug 14, 2020A Los Angeles artist took it upon herself to memorialize the Americans who lost their lives to COVID-19 by creating origami cranes. With hundreds already hanging from her Matter Studio Gallery, Karla Funderburk…

Charley Pride Makes Grand Ole Opry History — Sep 9, 2026A trio of landmark moments in American roots music are highlighted: Elvis Presley’s early hit “I Forgot to Remember to Forget” helped launch his country-chart dominance and was later reinterpreted by Bob Dylan, while Bill Monroe is celebrated as the bluegrass pioneer who shaped the genre before his death; the legacy of Hank Williams’ material continues as Charley Pride made history as the first Black artist to perform on the Grand Ole Opry, opening with Williams’ ballad and helping broaden country’s reach, with legends like Linda Ronstadt later covering the same songs.

Sketch Artist Reacts to Backlash Over Trump Portrait From ArraignmentReporting — Jun 19, 2023A Virginia sketch artist who attended former President Donald Trump ’s arraignment on Tuesday responded to criticism he had portrayed Trump as being too young and physically fit. William J. Hennessy Jr., 65, told the…

Trump Seen Viewing Spotify Wrapped Playlist With Artist Who Reportedly Disliked HimReporting — Nov 30, 2023Former President Donald Trump was seen viewing his Spotify Wrapped Playlist, which contained an artist who reportedly strongly disliked him. An image of Trump attending an event with his wife and former First Lady…

IJRCongress Has Introduced Dozens Of AI Bills. Here’s What They Would Do.Nicole Silverio · 7 min · 2h

Award-Winning Artist Loses Huge Commission to Sculpt Harriet Tubman Over Color of His SkinReporting — Sep 3, 2023After a white sculptor’s work depicting Harriet Tubman received rave reviews, Philadelphia hired him to do another piece that would be on permanent display. But after complaints that the artist should not be white…

Christian Artist Talks Success of Anti-Target SongReporting — Jul 11, 2023Christian artist Jimmy Levy spoke out after his protest song against major retailer Target reached the top of the charts. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Levy, 25, spoke about the success of his song “ Boycott…

Former Rep Sends Performance Artists Dressed in Straightjackets to Capitol HillReporting — Mar 1, 2023Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) is making headlines with his move to send performance artists to the U.S. Capitol Hill. The move was part of a campaign Kinzinger launched to take on political extremism, as Politico…

Artist Who Headlined Satanic Grammy Performance Shocks Internet With New Outfit: ‘He’s Sold His Soul’Opinion — Feb 13, 2023Sam Smith, the artist who headlined last week’s Grammy Awards with a Satanic performance, has gone on to shock people once again — this time with a bizarre new outfit. Last week, Smith and Kim Petras performed their…

Hunter Biden’s Art Dealer Predicts He Will Be ‘One of the Most Consequential Artists in This Century’Reporting — Jan 27, 2023President Joe Biden’s son could become a very “consequential” artist of the 21st Century, according to his art dealer. House Republicans sent Georges Berges, Hunter Biden’s art dealer, a letter demanding information…

On X · @UTDTreyMan United Fan Account Mocks Arsenal’s Gabriel for Theatrical Dive in Brighton MatchPopular Manchester United fan account @UTDTrey posted a video clip of Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães going down dramatically with minimal contact, captioned “Grown ass man😭”. The post sparked widespread mockery from rival fans accusing him of diving, with reactions overwhelmingly one-sided in agreement.2,352 likes · 26m