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Musicians Bring Improvisation to Military Labs and Heritage Festivals — Sep 9, 2026A cross-section of musicians and enthusiasts show how improvisation, heritage, and cross-disciplinary creativity drive music across contexts—from Miles Davis’s largely improvised film score and a tech-focused think tank built around creative disruption, to communities reviving 1940s wartime songs, preserving Scandinavian accordion traditions, and a Vietnamese-trained engineer pursuing classical guitar.

Boston Symphony Musicians approve three-year contract, prevent first strike in 145 years — Aug 25, 2026The Boston Symphony Orchestra and its musicians ratified a new three-year labor agreement through August 2029, averting what could have been the orchestra’s first-ever strike with a 94% ratification vote. The contract emphasizes a more collaborative relationship and gives musicians a greater role in artistic planning and the search for the next music director, amid ongoing tensions over the non-renewal of Andris Nelsons.

Musician Shared Haunting Joke on Twitter Just One Day Before His DeathReporting — Jan 20, 2023Musician David Crosby shared a bizarre joke about heaven on Twitter just one day before he died. Earlier this week, Crosby took to Twitter to react to a Google search asking, “Can we go to heaven with tattoos?” The…

Tributes to Country Singer Loretta Lynn Pour In From Fellow Musicians After Her DeathReporting — Oct 5, 2022Fellow musicians are mourning the loss of country singer Loretta Lynn. Singer Reba McEntire posted a tribute to Loretta Lynn on her Instagram and also spoke about the comparison Lynn had to her mother Jacqueline, who…

IJRMicrosoft Director Warned The Public Would See AI Training As ‘Astonishing Theft,’ Unsealed Filing ShowsDylan Kresak · 4 min · 16h

Musician Takes Drastic Measure After NYC Station Attack: ‘I’m Suspending Subway Performances Indefinitely’Opinion — Feb 17, 2024If you hold a Ph.D. in science and play the cello in a New York City subway as an artistic side gig, being a musician can be life-threatening. Iain Forrest is an electric cellist who performs under the name Eyeglasses…

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

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.

Beloved Musician and His Wife Found Dead on Dirt Road, Mysterious Circumstances Point to One ThingReporting — Aug 27, 2022An elderly California musician and his wife were found dead Aug. 21 in the Mojave Desert. Larry and Betty Petree of Bakersfield apparently ran out of gas and became stranded on a dirt road east of California City, more…

Boston Symphony Musicians Authorize First-Ever Strike — Aug 22, 2026Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians have authorized the first strike in the ensemble’s 145-year history as contract talks fail to yield a deal amid the controversy over Andris Nelsons' departure; the union says management has not accepted a mediator and notes a loss of trust. Management insists negotiations continue toward a fair agreement with competitive pay and benefits, and has not yet imposed any strike, with a looming contract deadline driving the talks.

Jared Leto Denies Sexual Misconduct Allegations Detailed in New BBC Documentary — Jul 29, 2026Four women accuse the actor and musician of misconduct spanning more than a decade, while Leto says the claims are completely false.

On X · @EricLDaughTrump Ascends Working Escalator at UN With Melania Ahead of General Assembly SpeechPost shares video of President Trump and Melania riding a working escalator at the UN, joking about a prior 2025 malfunction and noting media coverage of his America First speech despite earlier claims they would skip it. Engagement is driven by callbacks to the escalator incident and pro-Trump sentiment.960 likes · 11m

Taylor Swift Blasts Trump: ‘We Will Vote You Out in November’Reporting — May 29, 2020Singer Taylor Swift has been typically been politically silent but that shattered on Friday when the musician blasted President Donald Trump on Twitter and promised, “We will vote you out in November.” Swift wrote…

Kid Rock Makes Announcement About ‘No Snowflakes’ ConcertsReporting — Mar 7, 2023Musician Kid Rock posted an announcement about a series of “no snowflakes” concerts. On Instagram Monday, Kid Rock shared the image of a poster promoting the “No Snowflakes Summer Concert.” He wrote in the caption, “KID…

YourlistVS BattlePhysical Books vs E-ReadersPaper's soul versus the paperless suitcase.Physical Books vs E-Readers · 145 votes — pick a side

Beach Boys Star Brian Wilson’s Family Files for ConservatorshipReporting — Feb 16, 2024Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys is suffering from dementia and cannot care for himself, prompting his family to file for a conservatorship. According to the filing, the 81-year-old musician is suffering from a “major…

Darius Rucker Honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame StarReporting — Dec 5, 2023Musician Darius Rucker received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. According to Good Morning America , the former leader of “Hootie & the Blowfish” and country music singer was all smiles at the event Monday. “This…

‘The Boss’ Called ‘Bruce Biden’ After He Suffers Embarrassing Incident at ConcertReporting — May 31, 2023People are comparing rock icon Bruce Springsteen to President Joe Biden after the musician and Democratic Party activist tripped up a set of stairs during a Saturday show in Amsterdam. “ The Boss ” was wrapping up a set…

DDaily Caller News FoundationEXCLUSIVE: Texas Plants First Rare-Earth Mining District In Hudspeth CountyTexas is moving toward establishing its first dedicated rare earth mining district after the state entered into two new mineral leases in West Texas, the Texas General Land Office (GLO) announced.28m

Satanic Grammys Performer Goes Viral Again with Latest Production, And This One’s Even WorseOpinion — Apr 17, 2023He can’t possibly get any worse, right? Some variation of that thought was uttered across the country when musician Sam Smith first gyrated his hips and tried to sexualize Satan at the Grammys in February. The…

QuizieQuizMovie night: the classics testFifteen questions every movie lover should ace. The AI grades your film literacy and assigns your seat in the theater.4 min · today's quiz

Chet Hanks Says Passport Mix-Up Leaves Him Stranded In Colombia — Feb 28, 2026A quick international stop turned into an unexpected travel headache for Chet Hanks, who told followers he is stuck in Medellin after running into passport problems. According to Page Six , the actor and musician shared…

Former Mumford & Sons Member Speaks Out Against Cancel CultureReporting — Oct 3, 2023Musician Winston Marshall is speaking out against cancel culture. In 2021, he left the folk-rock band Mumford & Sons after being “cancelled” for expressing social media support for conservative author Andy Ngo’s book…

‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ Singer Addresses Rumor He’s a Biden SupporterReporting — Aug 26, 2023The musician behind the viral blue-collar anthem “Rich Men North of Richmond” is setting the record straight about his political affiliations. Oliver Anthony shot down suggestions that he is a supporter of President Joe…

‘He Was a Homebody’ Friend of Aaron Carter Gives Insight on What Final Year of His Life Was LikeReporting — Nov 10, 2022Dan Wright, musician and friend of late singer Aaron Carter, revealed what he was up to during the last year of his life. Wright claimed Carter “didn’t have a lot of people who were willing to help” or work with him due…

IJRTucker Carlson Clarifies He Hasn’t Endorsed Anyone In Abdul El-Sayed RaceNicole Silverio · 3 min · 17h

River Phoenix’s Family Pays Tribute to Late Actor on What Would Have Been His 52nd BirthdayReporting — Aug 24, 2022River Phoenix’s family is honoring the late actor and musician on what would have been his 52nd birthday. River Phoenix’s mother Arlyn “Heart” Phoenix took to her Instagram on Tuesday to pay tribute to her son. “On…

‘The Big Inspiration’: Father Uses Music to Sing About Daughter’s Health BattlesReporting — Mar 17, 2022Musician Jesse Norell is using music as an outlet to talk about his daughter’s medical struggles. “Alyssa was the big inspiration for the record,” Jesse Norell told “ Good Morning America ” about his album titled “Aorta…

Jussie Smollett Case Juror Speaks Out Publicly: ‘We All Thought We Were Doing Jussie a Favor’Opinion — Dec 14, 2021One of the jurors from the trial of Jussie Smollett has finally decided to speak out. Smollett, an actor and musician well-known for his work on the hit television series “Empire,” was convicted Thursday on five of six…

Sound of Harvest 2026 blends ancient Silk Road music with global traditions — Aug 31, 2026The Chinese Musicians Association of North America presents Sound of Harvest 2026, its cross-cultural concert series, on September 12 at Rutgers University and September 13 at Montclair State University, bringing together diverse traditions from China, Japan, West Africa, Europe and the Americas. The program highlights pieces such as Riffs and Flow inspired by Dunhuang pipa notation and Tan Dun’s Desert of Sorrow, emphasizing interactive exchanges across musical backgrounds.

Jazz Great Chuck Mangione Dies at 84 — Jul 24, 2025Jazz great Chuck Mangione, best known for his ‘70s hit “Feels So Good,” died Tuesday. The trumpeter was 84. Mangione died on July 22 in his sleep at home in Rochester, New York, People reported. The musician won two…

On X · @TSUpdatingTaylor Swift Updates Spotify Playlists and Bios, Replacing O’s with 0’s in “Show Business” TeaseFan account @TSUpdating posted that Taylor Swift’s Spotify playlist titles (and related assets) have been updated to use zeros (0) in place of the letter O, paired with the line “And, baby, that’s sh0w business f0r y0u.” This is part of a broader set of simultaneous changes across Spotify, Apple Music (including “The Life 0f a Sh0wgirl” lyrics/titles), Instagram/Twitter bios, and logos. It is trending because Swifties interpret the zeros (linked to 0 scores in the “Opalite” music video and “000” motifs) as deliberate Easter eggs signaling a deluxe edition, new music, or the next phase of the Showgirl era, sparking rapid fan speculation and shares.1,026 likes · 12m