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Music and barbecues in Tehran despite Trump threats
In a leafy Tehran park on Thursday, Iranians gathered for picnics on the final day of the Persian new year holidays, shrugging off US President Donald Trump's threats to bomb Iran 'back to the Stone Ages'. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The…
Rapper arrested for 'kidnapping and robbing Gucci Mane at music studio'
Rapper Pooh Shiesty, real name Lontrell D. Williams Jr., is among nine people accused of kidnapping and robbing multiple victims at gunpoint at a Dallas music studio on January 10, including rapper Gucci Mane. Pooh Shiesty was arrested this week…
When Music Was Used to Deceive, Control, Survive
Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, begins at sundown on Monday, April 13, 2026, and ends at nightfall on Tuesday, April 14. It is observed as a day of commemoration for the approximately 6 million Jews and 5 million other souls who perished in…
ElevenLabs releases a new AI-powered music-generation app
Voice AI company ElevenLabs has quietly released an iOS app called ElevenMusic that can be used to create music with AI and discover AI-generated music in order to compete with platforms like Suno and Udio. The new app, which was listed on the App…
Reese Witherspoon's daughter Ava joins Yellowstone vet in music video
Have YOU got a story? Email Reese Witherspoon 's mini-me daughter Ava Phillippe made a surprise cameo with Yellowstone vet Luke Grimes in a star-studded music video. The 26-year-old media personality - who has been following in her famous mother's…
The best plays and musicals (in London and beyond) to book in 2026
An all-singing, all-dancing Paddington Bear continues to dazzle the West End in an irresistible family-friendly musical of his own, while Hugh Bonneville casts a spell as CS Lewis in Shadowlands. Plus, the year promises some thrilling new…
The Official Lineup for Billboard's 2026 Women in Music
Billboard Women in Music is back on April 29, with honorees including Ella Langley, Kehlani, Laufey, Mariah the Scientist, Tate McRae, Teyana Taylor, Thalia, Zara Larson and HUNTR/X, and hosted by Keke Palmer! A daily briefing on what matters in…
U.S. Added 178,000 Jobs In March; Movie And Music Employment Declines
The job market rebounded in March, as employment increased by 178,000 and the unemployment rate fell slightly to 4.3%. The gains exceeded expectations, following job loss in February. The Bureau of Labor Statistics also revised data, adding an…
Halle Bailey gets candid about turning 'diary entries' to music
Halle Bailey just talked about how she takes the feeling of pain and heartbreak and channels it into her music, revealing how deeply personal experiences shaped her debut solo album and even helped her get through a tough period in life. The singer…
The ElevenLabs AI music generator turns your ideas into 3-minute songs
ElevenLabs spent years perfecting the art of AI-generated voices, and now it has put its experience into a new iOS app that generates original songs from text prompts. It wasn't so long ago when everyone was learning how to generate images by…
King Princess to Star in Aimee Mann's Girl, Interrupted Musical
A musical adaptation of Girl, Interrupted featuring original songs by Aimee Mann has been in the works for nearly a decade. The production will finally come to the stage later this year, and with it, King Princess ' theatrical debut. Billboard…
Musical Adaptation of THE DANISH GIRL is in Development
A new musical based on the New York Times “Notable Book” and best-selling novel by David Ebershoff, The Danish Girl, is in development. The production will feature book and lyrics by Nora Brigid Monahan, an original score by Alex…
8 Worst Musicals of All Time, Ranked by a Fan of the Genre
There's a very specific kind of heartbreak that comes with loving musicals. When they work, they really work. But when they don't? It's not just a bad movie—it takes a toll on the entire genre. The truth is, musicals are one of the hardest…
Gucci Mane Allegedly Kidnapped, Robbed by Pooh Shiesty and Big30 at Dallas Music Studio
Watch: Gucci Mane Shares Schizophrenia Diagnosis Gucci Mane was allegedly held captive during a harrowing experience. Nine individuals have been charged after allegedly kidnapping and robbing three victims at gunpoint at a music studio in Dallas in…
The Pianist to be adapted as stage musical
Production News Apr 2, 202612:35 by Giverny Masso The Pianist has been adapted into a musical. A musical adaptation of The Pianist will run in London and Southampton this autumn Join over 100,000 theatremakers who rely on The Stage for trusted…
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