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'Something Rotten' brings Shakespeare and musicals together at Music Box Playhouse
The William Shakespeare you meet in the musical “Something Rotten” is a celebrity, complete with groupies, makeup and skin-tight clothes. “Obviously, (in 1595) he wasn't wearing eyeliner and leather pants, but he was a rock…
Act Out Theatre presents 'Seussical the Musical'
If you're a fan of Dr. Seuss's fertile imagination, you might want to visit Act Out Theatre in Taylor between Sept. 25 and Oct. 25 to watch the zany adventures of the Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Mayzie La Bird, Yertle the Turtle, the…
Picnic season arrives at WestK with food, music and harborfront lounging
As Hong Kong slowly eases into cooler autumn days, West Kowloon Cultural District is giving visitors another reason to linger by the harbor. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The inaugural WestK Picnic Fest is taking over the Harbourside East Lawn at…
Private Equity's Next Target Is Indie Music
S ome of the biggest music deals in recent years have involved songwriting catalogs, from Bob Dylan in 2020 to Justin Bieber in 2025 to Pete Townshend this spring, many fetching nine-figure buyouts. Most of these have come from private-equity firms…
This Game Boy inspired hi-res music player raised over $500,000 on Kickstarter
People are clamoring for dumber tech. In recent years, the tech landscape has seen a rise in 'dumb devices' that aim for minimalism and offline capability. From flip phones that reject social media to aesthetic-focused music players, simplified…
V'ghn On His Multiple Nominations, 'Jab Decisions' Success & More | Caribbean Music Awards 2026
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Patty Wangu finds her voice in music
For PATRICIA MUWANGUZI aka Patty Wangu, music has been part of her life from childhood. The Mbale-born singer began singing in Sunday school at the age of six and later joined her church's main choir. What started as a childhood passion has since…
Hiphop Tamizha Adhi interview: On Tamil, friendship and music
Multi-hyphenate artiste Hiphop Tamizha Adhi 's directorial debut, 2017's Meesaya Murukku, might have been a commercial potboiler. Still, it interestingly captured one of the most pivotal stories in the history of modern Tamil indie music. The film…
The Internet Is Convinced One of Country Music's Biggest Stars Is Secretly the Hawk Tuah Girl
Does it feel like “Choosin' Texas” just came out of nowhere? For a song that has absolutely dominated the last calendar year, you would think Ella Langley has been in popular music for years. But outside country spaces, she's pretty…
Former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson leaves UK Music to join Palantir
Former Labour Party deputy leader Lord Tom Watson has become a senior vice president at controversial American AI firm Palantir. READ MORE: Massive Attack tell us about tackling the climate crisis at gigs and new music incoming for 2025 Announcing…
Music legend now needs 24/7 nursing care and oxygen as health 'deteriorates'
John Farnham requires round-the-clock care Music legend John Farnham, best known for his hit song You're the Voice, has confirmed he will not attend a celebration of his music at Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena as his health is…
Is SNL New Tonight (September 19, 2026)? Host, Musical Guest, Episode Details
'Saturday Night Live' is gearing up for Season 52. The series has seen some big-name exits in recent months: Chloe Fineman, and Martin Herlihy will not be returning. Meanwhile, two new cast members will be joining the show: New York-based comedian…
From Country Music Journalist to Author: Lauren Jo Black Celebrates 'Country Music Forever
Country music has never been just about the songs. It's the artists who become household names, the lyrics fans carry with them for decades, the cowboy hats and boots, and the legendary stages. That's the idea behind Country Music Forever: An…
HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY Adds Student Rush Tickets
Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody has announced a new student rush policy, adding $39 in-person student rush tickets in addition to the production's existing digital lottery. The new ticket option was announced on the production's…
Dickinson nonprofit keeps young musician's legacy alive through free music lessons
DICKINSON, Texas – The sound of students playing together fills the room at the Dickinson Music Enrichment Center. “Once we start all playing, it sounds really good,” said student Isaiah Ramirez, 12. But what is happening…
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