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Gal De Paz cast as Israeli icon Shoshana Damari in new musical
Singer Gal De Paz, runner-up on this year's season of Rising Star, has been cast as Israeli musical icon Shoshana Damari in a new biographical musical. The production, titled Shoshana, marks De Paz's theatrical acting debut. The musical is written…
Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians authorize strike amid music director drama
Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians have voted to authorize their first-ever strike as the decision to remove longtime music director Andris Nelsons continues to cause controversy. The Boston Musicians Association said the decision to authorize a…
TEG cuts country music touring unit after just six months
Ticketek owner TEG has dismantled the team behind a new international country music promoter business just months after announcing it would capitalise on the surge in country music fans, unwinding a decision made under former chief executive Brad…
How to watch 'The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only Live' online - stream the music concert from anywhere
'The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only Live' is a unique live musical performance from Sam Reid and the rest of the cast of the hit show. Below is our guide to how to watch 'The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only Live' from anywhere — including how…
Ireland's festival posters are a time capsule for music - and the country
Today's festival posters paint a very different picture. At Electric Picnic, home-grown artists now sit comfortably alongside global superstars. Pop, rap, folk, dance, and indie share equal billing, while artists like CMAT and Fontaines D.C.
Olivia Diaferia on social struggles and finding clarity in music
One of the rising stars of Liverpool's music scene, Olivia Diaferia has opened up on how 'struggling in social situations' has helped her make a name for her band, XL Poncho, in the local music scene. They are yet to release an album, but Olivia's…
Karol G, Maluma & More Unite for Colombia Earthquake Relief & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music
From career milestones to new releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here's what happened in the Latin music world this week. See latest videos, charts and…
Spider-man star starts band and eyes festivals with unusual musical covers
BAFTA winning actor Andrew Garfield has started a band and is hoping to play festivals next summer. The former Spider-Man star first showed off his singing chops in 2021's tick, tick…BOOM!, and now he's caught the warbling bug. The British…
Star Wars: Starfighter Writer's Take On How It Compares To The Skywalker Saga Is Music To My Ears
I don't know about you, but it feels like The Force is particularly strong with the next upcoming Star Wars movie, Starfighter. I say this because it feels like it has the power to change the tides for theatrical Star Wars films if it does well.
Jay-Z Prediction Market Favorite to Play Super Bowl Halftime Show
It is never too early to start thinking about Super Bowl props, and Kalshi agrees with its Super Bowl halftime show market. Some of the music industry's top performers are on the board with Jay-Z leading the way. Industry insiders have linked Jay-Z…
Mary J Blige credits faith, pastors with confronting her pride as she took control of her career
Singer Mary J. Blige revealed Wednesday that her faith and the teachings of pastors helped her confront pride and take responsibility for her future. During the 'IMO' podcast on Wednesday, Blige told hosts Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson that…
Inspired By Five Generations, The Vineyard Icon Awards Honor The Island's Legacy Of Leaders
Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and his wife, Dr. Sharon Malone, Vineyard Icon Founder Erin Goldson, longtime music industry executive Sylvia Rhone and entrepreneur Tarrus Richardson. Every August on Martha's Vineyard, Black Americans…
Could a standard garage soon become a fully soundproofed music studio?
Julian James, the applicant, is seeking a lawful development certificate to transform the garage at 90 Queens Road, Newport, into a soundproofed music room. This would allow him to practise, play, and record live music. The application states that…
Keith Urban's former aide reveals how his music saved Dark Knight theater shooting victim
Keith Urban's music reportedly helped one of the survivors Keith Urban's former employee has detailed how his music saved a victim of the 2012 Aurora Theater Shooting. On July 20, 2012, during a midnight premiere screening of The Dark Knight Rises…
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