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Why music is a powerful tool to quiet stress in the brain
Music doesn't just mask stress, it guides our brain back to a calm state Join Our Community of Science Lovers! I agree my information will be processed in accordance with the Scientific American and Springer Nature Limited Privacy Policy. We…
'It's not good to walk through the world feeling like prey': Thelma & Louise's writer on turning a movie classic into a musical
‘I have a world-class case of beginner's luck,” says Callie Khouri, who won an Oscar for her very first screenplay, Thelma & Louise. She also scored a hit with her first TV series, Nashville, which lasted six seasons. And at 68, she…
Country Music Sure Was Horny This Summer
Surely, you've seen…The Balls. No one expected that country music in the summer of 2026 would be illuminated by the sparkly, gloriously perverse glow of a set of disco testicles. But that low-hanging display, the centerpiece prop of Kacey…
Brothers Osborne Are Taking a 'Sellout' Approach to Releasing Music
Few artists are arguably as important to Nashville's evolution as Brothers Osborne. Since dropping their debut album Pawn Shop in 2016, the sibling duo of singer TJ Osborne and lead guitarist John Osborne have consistently challenged country norms…
Zach Top brings real-deal country music to Bend
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Country music can come from anywhere, of course, but there are some places that are better known as twangy hotspots than others. Nashville. Austin, Texas. Bakersfield, California. The birthplace of the…
Fans Choose JISOO's 'Click' as This Week's Favorite New Music
“Click,” JISOO 's latest solo single, tops this week's new music poll. Listeners voted in a poll published Friday (Sept. 4) on Billboard, choosing the BLACKPINK star's new song as their favorite new music — with the track…
Teri Hatcher Will Join THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Musical as 'Miranda Priestly
Bond Girl, Desperate Housewife and TV icon, multi-award-winning Teri Hatcher takes the reins as the legendary Editor-in-Chief 'Miranda Priestly' in the musical adaptation of The Devil Wears Prada from Tuesday 20 October 2026, bringing the next…
Hip hop, electronic music stars join forces in Cyprus for first time
September's cultural agenda welcomes more and more fun outings to beat any of those back-to-routine blues. Soon, three acclaimed names from the international instrumental hip-hop and electronic music join forces for a special show in Limassol. On…
Teri Hatcher to join cast of Devil Wears Prada musical
Production News Sep 7, 202609:00 by Matthew Hemley Teri Hatcher will join the cast of The Devil Wears Prada later this year Desperate Housewives star Teri Hatcher is to replace Vanessa Williams in the West End production of The Devil Wears Prada…
Irvine Welsh: Trainspotting musical critics were 'clickbait-hungry' and 'hostile'
Sep 7, 202611:45 by Hattie Fisk Lewis Kidd in Trainspotting the Musical at Theatre Royal Haymarket, London (2026). Photo: Matt Crockett Irvine Welsh has taken to social media to slam ‘hostile, prissy, bourgeois theatre critics' of…
The charity bringing arts and music back into Midland schools
Exploring the arts and creative subjects in school helps build confidence, increase wellbeing and develop resilience. However, funding often goes elsewhere due to schools being under constant financial pressure. In fact, up to 93 per cent of…
Lesley Joseph and Annette McLaughlin join cast of Billy Elliot the Musical
Production News Sep 7, 202610:51 by Matthew Hemley Join over 100,000 theatremakers who rely on The Stage for trusted news, reviews, and insight. 🔓 Sign in below or create a free account to read 5 free articles.
Harry Potter series' Voldemort star has music icon grandad who sings Christmas hit
New cast members have been announced for HBO's forthcoming Harry Potter television adaptation, including Billy Barratt as young Tom Riddle – the boy who later becomes Lord Voldemort in J.K Rowling's story. And while Billy is already making a…
Music journalist Alan Cross bringing 'Uncharted' live show to West Kelowna
Alan Cross is bringing a live show to West Kelowna this month. Music journalist and broadcaster Alan Cross is bringing his true-crime-meets-music podcast to West Kelowna for a live show next weekend. Cross will present Uncharted: Live at the Broken…
Mercury Prize Fringe set for 'biggest yet' as Olivia Dean tipped for main prize
Anticipation is heating up for this year's Mercury Prize Awards next month. The annual music ceremony returns to Newcastle a year on from Sam Fender's impressive win. But it's set to be more than just a one-night occasion - and the organisers are…
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