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World Cup final entertainment kicks off
The 2026 World Cup comes to an end this morning with a match between Spain and Argentina – and a musical line-up featuring some of the biggest names in entertainment.
Music Review: Gracie Abrams confronts crises on 'Daughter From Hell'
Crises loom across singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams’ third album, “Daughter from Hell.”
The New York Times’s magazone on “How to be cultured” completely neglects science
I used to pride myself on being “cultured”—knowing not only science but a decent amount about literature, art, the other humanities, and so on (about classical music, however, I’m…
Testing imminent for 2028 IndyCar
The IndyCar Series’ new-for-2028 chassis and engine combination is expected to turn its first laps of validation testing within the next two weeks.
Beloved musician dies at 17 in Nashville, police investigating
The young musician died on July 12.
'The Mighty Jungle.' Shakespeare at Mount Union has live '60s music
Shakespeare at the Castle will be fun and irreverent. Featuring live music from the '60s, the Mount Union shows will put a twist on \
Midway block party kicks off summer with live music, food, and local vendors
The Midway Business Association hosted a free summer block party on East Main Street with live music, crafts, and food vendors.
World Cup final entertainment roundup
The 2026 World Cup comes to an end this morning with a match between Spain and Argentina – and a musical line-up featuring some of the biggest names in entertainment.
Arc Herkimer plans Party in the Park
Arc Herkimer will host a free Party in the Park featuring live music, food trucks, movie-themed activities and family entertainment in Herkimer.
Flamenco class during Concert of Colors at Michigan Science Center
Lisa Montes of Ann Arbor leads a group of children in a beginner’s flamenco workshop, held as part of the annual Concert of Colors music and culture event, on Friday, July 17, 2026 at the Michigan Science Center in Detroit.
Photos: Afrifest: Taste of Africa at Sawyer Point 2026
The festival features Africa and the Caribbean traditional drumming and cultural dance performances, music, attire and food at Sawyer Point Park.
Is Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME) Undervalued After Its CTF Life Awards Deal?
Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME) is back in focus after CTF Life agreed to become the exclusive title sponsor of the 2026 TMElive International Music Awards, bringing the event to Hong Kong for the first time. See our latest analysis for Tencent Music Entertainment Group. Despite the CTF Life partnership putting Tencent Music Entertainment Group back in the headlines, the stock’s recent performance has been mixed, with a 1 month share price return of 4.95% contrasting with a year to...
Apple Music and Apple One subscriptions get more expensive
The price of the individual Apple One plan remains unchanged, though. Apple has increased the prices of Apple Music and Apple One subscriptions in the US...
Brass at the Beach brings musical excitement back to Myrtle Beach
The Drum Corps International Brass at the Beach returns to Doug Shaw Stadium on Tuesday, July 28 at 7 p.m.
Ross Street Live: Bands, food trucks, cornhole and ping pong coming to downtown Santa Rosa block
Starting Aug. 14 through Oct. 31, Ross Street will be closed to traffic for live music and local food, to test a larger effort to improve the downtown area’s walkable options and vibrancy.
The great Netflix turn-off
Music fans will be familiar with the curse of the difficult second album, when an act they like follows up a wonderful debut record with a disappointing one (think Second Coming by the Stones Roses or...
Your Period Tracker Is (Probably) Spying on You
Plus: Russian cyberspies turn to infrastructure hacking, DHS repeatedly fails to realize it’d been hacked, a breach exposes an AI music generator’s scraping ways, and more.
Young musician dead at 23: His body was just discovered a year after he went missing
He went for a hike last year and disappeared.
Arts and entertainment calendar
Events coming up in the Greenville area offer music, arts, theater and family fun. Here is a sampling.
Surf's up for The Intoxicators! with Music Under the Oaks concert
Brian Crum and The Intoxicators! will close out this year’s “Levitt AMP Tallahassee: Music Under the Oaks” series in Lewis Park on Thursday, July 23.
Maple Leafs Rielly Reportedly Adds Music City to Trade List
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly reportedly added a Western Conference team to his supposed trade list. The post Maple Leafs Rielly Reportedly Adds Music City to Trade List appeared first on HEAVY.
MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: July 18 ~ July 19, 2026 Edition
From music festivals and Broadway to Rondo Days, Aquatennial and family attractions, the Twin Cities offer a packed weekend of entertainment across the metro.
Apple Increases Prices For Apple Music & Apple One Over "Rising Licensing Costs"
Apple is raising prices for its music streaming service, Apple Music, for subscribers in the U.S. and other countries.
triple j Reveals One Night Stand 2026 Lineup Ahead Of Host Town Announcement
Apple raises prices for Apple Music and Apple One subscriptions
Apple has raised the price of Apple Music today in the United States and other countries. Starting today, Apple Music’s...
Apple Music Hikes Subscription Prices, Citing Rising Licensing Fees
Apple is hiking the prices of Apple Music subscription plans -- the tech giant's first rate increases for the service since the fall of 2022, citing higher music licensing costs.
A Decade of Client-first Service in Music, Sports and Entertainment at First Horizon Bank
/PRNewswire/ -- First Horizon Bank (NYSE: FHN) (or "First Horizon") today announced the upcoming 10th anniversary of its Music, Sports and Entertainment Group....
A Decade of Client-first Service in Music, Sports and Entertainment at First Horizon Bank
/PRNewswire/ -- First Horizon Bank (NYSE: FHN) (or "First Horizon") today announced the upcoming 10th anniversary of its Music, Sports and Entertainment Group....
Raleigh’s Hopscotch Music Festival 2026 lineup is here. List of 100+ performers
Plus, festival dates and how to get tickets.
Less sleep = less health; Led Zeppelin in the OR; dangers of people-pleasing; plus other stories with Vanderbilt Health sources
Prevention interviewed Beth Malow, MD, Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics in the Vanderbilt Sleep Division, for a story about two randomized trials published in Annals of Internal Medicinethat found decreasing sleep by just 1.5 hours each night was linked with increases in body weight, waist circumference, and sedentary time in adults with elevated cardiometabolic risk. Yahoo Healthalso picked up the story. WTVF News Channel 5 reporter Nikki Hauser interviewed Ashish Shah, MD, Professor and Chair of Cardiac Surgery, for a new video podcast series called “Why Nashville” where she interviews interesting people doing interesting work about why they came to Nashville and how it is going. Among the revelations: his go-to OR music includes Led Zeppelin and AC/DC. Everyday Health interviewed Aaron Brinen, PsyD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, for a story about the TikTok trend that encourages women to speak up about their concerns or they’ll develop an autoimmune disease. Overall, people suggest that suppressing feelings of anger, minimizing your own needs, or people-pleasing raises your risk. Telemundo Nashville broadcast a story on cyclosporiasis that quotes both William Schaffner, MD, professor of Preventive Medicine, and Juan C. Salazar, MD, MPH, chair of the Department of Pediatrics and system Pediatrician-in-Chief for Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Schaffner also spoke to WKRN News 2 about measles and The Cutabout shingles and long distance running. WREG (Memphis) and others picked up the measles story as well. CNN reporter Deidre McPhillips interviewed John Trahanas, MD, Assistant Professor of Cardiac Surgery, and Director of Thoracic Aortic Surgery, for a story about aortic dissection in last week’s death of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham. The Nashville Post published a story by freelance reporter Leah Hunter on robotic surgery, including a patient story and numerous quotes from Sekhar Padmanabhan, MD, Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Surgical Oncology.
Music icon known for launching legendary band dead at 83: ‘Architect of southern rock’
He worked with some of music's most iconic figures.
The Bull Case For Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME) Could Change Following Its TMElive Awards Push Into Hong Kong
CTF Life recently announced a long-term partnership with Tencent Music Entertainment Group to bring the TMElive International Music Awards to Hong Kong for the first time in August 2026, with CTF Life as exclusive title sponsor. This collaboration positions Tencent Music to extend its brand beyond online platforms into a large-scale international live festival, deepening its presence in the fan-driven music ecosystem. We’ll now examine how hosting the TMElive International Music Awards in...
Star Trek's William Shatner will headbang with music legends at Riot Fest 2026
From captain of the Enterprise to heavy metal headliner.
Simone Ashley On Returning For <i>Bridgerton</i> Season 5, Her New Music Career & Touring
Simone Ashley on returning for Bridgerton Season 5, her new EP Songs I Wrote In New York, and the world tour she's hoping to make happen.
West Nashville business damaged by fire
Music City Psychic on White Bridge Pike caught fire early Friday morning.
Nashville firefighters save business after street sweeper notices flames, calls 911
The fire sparked inside Music City Psychic on White Bridge Pike early Friday morning.
Rock music pioneer known for discovering legendary band dead at 83
He had been in hospice for several weeks.
Hometown Entertainment: Weekend events in the Roanoke Valley and beyond
Live music, theater and more are happening across the Roanoke Valley and beyond this weekend.
Madison Symphony names Laura Jackson as new director
Jackson also leads the Reno Philharmonic. She will spend the upcoming season in Overture Hall as music director designate.
Tiffany Naiman Breaks Down the World Cup Halftime Entertainment Show - The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music
The 2026 World Cup brought a renewed focus on entertainment. Tiffany Naiman, director of the Berry Gordy Music Industry Center, explores why music has become central to FIFA's global strategy and examines its partnership with the Recording Academy.
Suno scraped YouTube, Deezer to train its AI, hacked code reveals - potentially strengthening UMG and Sony’s
The code was obtained by a hacker who breached Suno and shared it with 404 Media.
Wayne County Fair gears up for another year of family entertainment
The Wayne County Fair returns Thursday through Sunday, July 23-26, with a mix of livestock shows, motorsports, live music and family entertainment, highlighted by country music star Trace Adkins’ performance
Our friend Marvin has curated a rigorous entertainment program
Music for the People has become synonymous with Humboldt Folklife Society (HFS). The word “folk” comes from Germanic roots and simply means “of the people.” That certainly defines HFS and its mission as a showcase of local musicians in a community driven display of traditional and roots music for all of us to enjoy.
Loaded entertainment lineup set for Cole County Fair
Live music, barbecue, go-kart racing, rodeo, and truck and tractor pulls are some of the highlights attendees can expect at the 76th annual Jefferson City Jaycees Cole County Fair.
What to Stream: 'Heartstopper Forever,' 'Lucky' and Steve Lacy
A new album from Steve Lacy and the conclusion of the “Heartstopper” series are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
Weekly Entertainment Report: Live music and lively arts, July 16-19
Kick off your musical weekend Thursday night at Veterans Park for the second in this summer's Levitt Amp Concert Series, featuring Gentleman Brawlers.
Billy Joel credits this music legend, who turns 80 today, for his hit song ‘Just the Way You Are’
Billy Joel says a multi-platinum music legend is responsible for making his megahit song ‘Just the Way You Are’ a hit: ‘She talked me into it’
Dave & Buster’s moves further into nightlife with nationwide rave series
Dave & Buster’s is teaming with Brownies & Lemonade on a nationwide rave series, bringing surprise DJs and multi-genre dance music lineups to seven U.S. cities through December.
The States Try to Topple WarnerMount…Thus Begins the Local Antitrust Era
(Welcome to the “Most Important Story of the Week”, my bi-weekly strategy column analyzing the most important (but often not buzziest) news story of the last two weeks. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. Please subscribe.) Well, it looks like it’s time for another strategy column. Can I finally avoid writing about M&A? No, it seems I cannot. Admittedly, I’m a week early with this column, since I usually put it out every other week. But this news couldn’t wait. This will make three “Most Important Stories” in a row with a merger or acquisition as its centerpiece. First, Roku-Fox (an acquisition), then Comcast-NBCUniversal (a divestment!), and now the State AGs and the WGA’s lawsuits against Paramount’s pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery (antitrust). M&A is usually the “most important” topic any given week, simply because a giant company merging or breaking up (or preventing those outcomes) can have the biggest impact on the streaming board. If you think about these companies as players in a game, changing the number of players is one of the biggest changes you can make. I shouldn’t really complain, either, since this lawsuit is very good news for customers and suppliers (econ speak for talent, workers and indie studios in Hollywood). So let me answer some questions about this potential trial, along with (shudder) making some heavily caveated predictions. I’ll also look at whether Hollywood must consolidate, whether or not the states can win, trouble at X-Box, Netflix’s YouTube binge, and more. Plus, I have five images that visualize this merger and the harm, including three brand new data looks you’ve never seen before. Subscribe Most Important Story of the Week - Can The States and the WGA Stop Hollywood’s Consolidation (Crisis)? If every other newsletter and news outlet is writing about the same story, I try to avoid writing about it as well, but I can’t ignore a story this consequential. The story of the last year was the fate of Warner Bros. Discovery, and this development potentially extends that saga into 2027. As I tried to figure out my angle, I realized, like my last column, I’m again faced with a series of questions. These questions, though, are much more forward-looking. Will the states win? Will the WGA win? If so, what happens to Warner Bros. Discovery? Either way, will this chill the market for future mergers? So you know what that means: predictions. About the future, no less, the hardest thing to predict.1 Just remember: nothing here comes with a guarantee. And the more confident someone is in their predictions, the less you should trust them. This situation is incredibly fluid, nuanced, uncertain and tenuous. So let’s try to explain what may happen. Question: Why File this Lawsuit? I’ll admit, a few months back, I was fairly pessimistic about the fate of this lawsuit. Rumors had started bubbling up that the state Attorneys General (in particular California) wanted to settle with either some minor divestments (usually CNN) or behavioral remedies. And that tracked for me: the states usually settle lawsuits, like the recent John Deere right-to-repair suit. Yet, they plan to fight this. (As they did the LiveNation-Ticketmaster monopolization trial and the Nexstar-Tegna merger.) Honestly, that also makes a ton of sense. Frankly, this move is just good politics for these State AGs. Most are still running for higher and higher office in blue states—some folks have emphasized that only Democratic AGs joined this suit, but given the Ellison/Trump ties, and fears of retribution, that tracks—and a high profile case like this will help them move up the electoral ladder, especially since Paramount and its leadership (the Ellisons, father and heir) have sided with the other side of the political aisle. That makes them unsympathetic to Democratic voters and Hollywood workers in particular. Why did this lawsuit happen? In addition to the very real concerns about industry consolidation, this is why. That said, I don’t think we would have seen this lawsuit for Netflix and Warner Bros., simply because they’re more sympathetic and aligned with Democrats. But those consolidation concerns are real. The “town”—meaning Hollywood and such—really is seeing the damage of mergers on this industry. That’s why the WGA also filed its own lawsuit in defense of workers as well. (Wildcard: What about Europe? Will they try to stop the deal, too? There have been some rumors out of the UK they may try to fight the deal, and UK enforcers just stopped a Getty Images-Shutterstock tie up, so there is precedence. This argument could go either way, though. On one hand, the EU doesn’t need to step in, cause they states are handling it. On the other hand, this could make the EU’s case easier. Just imagine if both sides coordinated. I’ll simply say, “We’ll see!”) Question: Will The State AGs or the WGA Win? Can the state AGs play David to Paramount-Skydance’s Goliath here? That’s really the whole thing, isn’t it? If you know this result, you could make a lot of money. When things are uncertain, it’s tempting to shrug and say, “Eh” meaning it’s a 50/50 proposition. I wouldn’t, though. When in doubt, you should expect that the merging parties succeed. AT&T did successfully buy Warner Bros., after all, and Disney bought Fox without any challenges. Many judges are extremely sympathetic to mergers, and I’d bet the state AGs get a judge who will allow the merger. (Even Obama-appointed judges often allow mergers.) As I understand it, we’ll see two main attacks. First, theatrical films. The AGs are arguing that, when it comes to share of box office and the number of both “wide releases” and blockbuster (or “tentpole”) films, the merging parties will have over 27% market share. Now, the Supreme Court once ruled from on high that any merger that exceeds 30% is presumptively illegal, but that’s guidance, not an ironclad bar. Still, the states will have to argue that this is close to having too much power, and with that power, this will likely further worsen the theater/studio splits in particular. Indeed, as Matthew Stoller pointed out, “just five studios are responsible for 95% of all blockbusters; if this merger goes through, then Paramount and Disney will control 60% of that.” So yes, movie studios will be very concentrated after this merger. Want me to visualize some of that? Well, here’s the share of films that grossed over $200 million at the domestic box office since 2022. (Note: this isn’t all films released in over 3,000 screens, but it is a good look at market power.) First, here are the 43 films by studio: Notice all the blue (Disney), orange (Universal), and purple (Warner Bros)? Yeah, those studios are powerful, and this combines Paramount with one of them. Here’s the look by studio and share of the films that grossed over $200 million: Now, if you look at that and also think, “Huh, should we break up Disney?” I’m with you. I’ve seen some folks poo-poo this idea that this is a real category, but it is! For an upcoming article, I’ve been pulling data on the share of top 100 films at the box office as a share of total box office, and it’s massive. Here’s the chart: (This analysis looks at The-Number’s top 100 films and total domestic box office each year.) To be clear, tentpoles make up 80.7% of the box office each year, so I do think it’s a genuine market. (To be clear, films grossing over $50 million make up 80% of the domestic box office, and films grossing over $100 million make up 64.1%.) I mean, the top 100 films at the box office make up 95% of each year’s grosses. Worse, the combined studios will likely cut output to flex that market power. Everyone can just look at what happened to Disney and Fox to see the precedent. (With fewer films, the remaining theaters have to give more for those few films that remain.) Here’s an image I’ve used a lot, the share of wide-release films from Disney and Fox over time: The AGs will also argue that this consolidation will also impact the cable industry. In this case, the consolidation is actually worse, but that environment is…complicated. Paramount will argue that the cable industry is shrinking. That said, predictions that cable will “go to zero” also don’t look very well supported by the data, as the declines are shrinking, meaning “cable” or “vMVPDs” will likely stabilize at some point. Can the state Attorneys General win on those two main arguments? I honestly don’t know. Again, I’d bet no, since history in general supports that, but it depends on the judge/jury and how they interpret the arguments. Notably, Paramount won’t face accusations about monopoly power in other areas, like streaming, news, sports rights, or vertical integration. I tend to disagree with leaving out sports rights, but I also see the appeal for a simpler case. The states also aren’t really pushing novel theories about labor harm either, which should help. (By the way, Sean McNulty at The Ankler wrote a great run through of potential options, and Capitol Forum also wrote a great paper on theatrical consolidation. Both these pieces predated the lawsuit. Matthew Stoller is also out with his analysis of the pros and cons of the case too.) In some ways, the WGA’s case is even stronger. Quoting Sean McNulty’s summary: “The WGA is citing WARNAMOUNT as crossing a 30% market share in multiple sectors, a number that the Supreme Court has precedent for deeming “presumptively anticompetitive” in a market. According to the WGA numbers, WARNAMOUNT would have represented: - 35% of film writing jobs between 2021 and 2024 - 36% of TV writing projects between 2022 and 2025 - 38% of overall deals between 2021 and 2024” Notably, antitrust enforcers did win recently in the Penguin-Simon & Schuster merger by focusing on labor impact, so don’t count this thinking out. (Wildcard: Will the states try to get a jury trial? Most likely no, they’ll let a judge handle it. If I’m them, though, I’d try to put this in front of a jury. Juries tend to understand monopoly power in a more realistic way than judges faced with legions of economists.) Question: What if They Win? What if They Lose?
Suno Got Hacked
The AI music generator reportedly scraped millions of songs and lyrics from YouTube, Deezer, and Genius
Hack suggests AI music generator Suno scraped YouTube for training data
The hacker used an employee's credentials to access source code, which revealed how Suno scraped decades of audio.
Hack Reveals Suno AI Music Generator Scraped YouTube, Deezer, and Genius
Hacked source code reveals how Suno scraped decades worth of music and podcasts from the internet to train its AI tool.
Sons of country music star and NFL great will face off to start high school football season
Bo Bryan and Battle Ground Academy will face off against Gunner Rivers and St. Michael Catholic next month.
Rundgren takes the stage at Twin River
Todd Rundgren has been making music for “close to 60 years,” and he’s still going strong.
Country music star files for divorce after 10 years: ‘Has not been an easy decision’
She announced the decision on social media.
Scene Calendar: Zookeeper Day, live music, dodgeball and more
A comprehensive list of Gainesville-area entertainment events.
14 entertaining things to do in the Wilmington area this weekend
We've got big touring bands, intimate listening room shows, a big new musical at Thalian Hall and a couple of fun film screenings as well.
'Sing for an apple pie': Pickin' circle praises God at Big Chimney Hardee's
On Thursday evenings, a group of Christians meets at the Hardee's in Big Chimney, West Virginia, to play acoustic Appalachian gospel music and celebrate their faith. The bluegrass gospel pickin' circle has met for 23 years.
Delaware County business owner throws out ceremonial first pitch ahead of All-Star Game
Shana Pistilli, the owner and founder of the Rubato School of Music, won the 2026 MLB and Mastercard Small Business Contest on Friday.
Window World 450 Race Week Entertainment: Hauler Parade, Trackside Live, Driver Autographs & Live Music
NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. — When race fans from around the world arrive for the first NASCAR Cup points race in 30 years at North Wilkesboro Speedway, they'll find four days of entertainment off the track before the green flag drops for the Window World 450 on July 19. Race week will include a Cup Series …
Iconic Boston pub opens massive entertainment venue, outdoor bar on Cape Cod
Cape Cod has a new spot for frozen cocktails, live music and lawn games — and one of Boston’s best Irish pubs is behind it.
Remembering Josh Grisetti, a musical-comedy original who deserved a bigger Broadway spotlight
In an alternate Broadway history, “Enter Laughing,” a musical about a clueless Bronx teenager who dreams of becoming an actor, would have transferred from the
Why was Philly's Tattooed Mom barred from live music performances
According to this popular South Street bar, the city ordered no more live music entertainment, including drag and burlesque.
Inside ZUCASA: ZULAN’s celebration of Argentina, music and soccer
ZULAN has been ingrained in the New York music scene ever since she was a kid. The Argentinian American grew up in both Buenos Aires and New York during her
Spotify expands its AI push with a ChatGPT-like music assistant
Spotify is rolling out a new AI-powered conversational feature that lets Premium subscribers chat with the app to discover music, podcasts, and audiobooks, and more.
Cledus T. Judd to headline Meigs County Fair entertainment on Aug. 22
POMEROY, Ohio — Country music comedian and parody artist Cledus T. Judd will headline the entertainment lineup at the Meigs County Fair on Saturday, Aug. 22, performing at 8 p.m.
'Tuner': Where Music Meets Crime
Tacoma Porchfest puts unique spin on free Seattle-area music festivals
About 400 bands and artists will be performing on 130 participating porches over the span of two days at Tacoma Porchfest.
Heavy Metal Icon Iron Maiden Sells Stake in Music Rights to Sweden’s Pophouse
Swedish music investment firm Pophouse Entertainment Group AB is adding another high-profile name to its portfolio by acquiring a stake in the publishing and music rights of Iron Maiden.
11 Actors You Probably Forgot Had Hit Songs
Many actors have tried their hand at music, but only a few have landed genuine hits. From chart-topping singles to unexpected fan favorites, these stars proved they could succeed in more than one corn...
Tencent Music Entertainment Group to Report Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results on August 11, 2026
Tencent Music Entertainment Group ("TME", or the "Company") (NYSE: TME and HKEX: 1698), the leading online music and audio entertainment platform in China, today announced that it will report its unaudited financial results for the second quarter of 2026 before the U.S. market opens on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Home Entertainment Slate for July 14 Includes 'Michael,' 'Obsession,' 'The Mummy' on Disc, 'Backrooms,' 'The Breadwinner' Digitally
Home Entertainment new releases for July 14 include Michael, Obsession, Lee Cronin’s The Mummy and Normal on Blu-ray, while Backrooms and The Breadwinner become available digitally. The hit music biopic Michael will be available on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD disc July 14 from Lionsgate. The 4K Ultra HD combo pack with regular Blu-ray Disc and … Continue reading "Home Entertainment Slate for July 14 Includes ‘Michael,’ ‘Obsession,’ ‘The Mummy’ on Disc, ‘Backrooms,’ ‘The Breadwinner’ Digitally"
Mountain Brook city council approves new home-based business ordinance
Tutors, music instructors, and athletic coaches will be limited to two students at a time, while animal boarding and retail sales will be banned.
Live music and more: 3 things to do this weekend in the Baton Rouge area
Looking for something to do this weekend in the Baton Rouge area? We’ve got you covered.
Aynor celebrates Independence Day with annual After the 4th celebration
Residents and visitors gathered Saturday at Aynor Town Park for the town’s annual After the 4th celebration, enjoying live music, local food vendors, family activities and a fireworks display that extended the Independence Day festivities beyond the July 4 holiday.
Music Review: Gracie Abrams confronts crises on 'Daughter From Hell'
Crises loom across singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams’ third album, “Daughter from Hell.” The resulting 16 tracks are darker than her previous two records, writes The Associated Press' Elise Ryan in her
Yo-Yo Ma, musical performances spotlight L.A. River revitalization
Yo-Yo Ma recently performed an intimate show on the L.A. River, highlighting a growing movement of musicians seeking to spotlight the beauty of the complex waterway.
Country music star shares young daughter’s health scare: ‘We thought we had lost her’
The incident took place just two weeks after teh 12-year-old had heart surgery.
Danville Field Notes: BWXT employees earn data science certifications through Danville workforce development program
Plus: A local relief center plans for capital improvements, Pittsylvania pushes against an effort to minimize tree removal at anticipated micro-resort, and a music series begins in Danville’s River…
Northwest Montana’s growing entertainment economy
The Flathead has built a strong network of places where people gather around music, food and community.
A look at some of the deadliest fires in bars, nightclubs and music venues
A blaze tore through a pub in Bangkok overnight into Monday, killing at least 27 people and injuring dozens.
How Mick Jagger Strikes A Balance When It Comes To Politics In Music
The Rolling Stones rocker told the New York Times that he likes to sneak "small doses" of real-world issues into his songs but takes a different approach when it comes to concerts.
Mick Jagger warns against political lectures at concerts
Fox News correspondent Madison Scarpino reports on Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger sharing his stance on politics in music after Bruce Springsteen criticized President Donald Trump on 'Fox Report.'
Lorde AI glasses criticism Sparks Privacy Debate
Lorde AI glasses criticism highlights public discomfort with smart glasses amid privacy concerns and celebrity endorsements at major music festivals.
Retro Recap: All The Classic Gaming News From The Past Week (July 12th 2026)
Super Mario Bros. Special! Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure! Evercade price hike!
The winning tune: Music school awarded $10K prize
PHILADELPHIA -- Before delivering her final pitch to judges and attendees at the MLB All-Star Small Business Luncheon at Citizens Bank Park, Shana Pistilli, founder and executive director of the Rubato School of Music and winner of the 2026 MLB & Mastercard Small Business Contest, wanted to talk about one
Tencent Music Entertainment Group Sponsored ADR (NYSE:TME) Given Average Rating of "Hold" by Brokerages
Tencent Music Entertainment Group Sponsored ADR (NYSE:TME - Get Free Report) has earned an average recommendation of "Hold" from the fourteen ratings firms that are presently covering the firm, Marketbeat reports. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and six have
Country music rocked by death in 2026: Here are the singers the world has lost
More than 20 singers and figures in the country music world have died this year.
Musical entertainment to fill the main stage at Monmouth County Fair
Mushmouth will appear at the upcoming Monmouth County Fair
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Mushmouth will appear at the upcoming Monmouth County Fair
Country music world heartbroken as 3 beloved groups have split in 2026
Country music fans have seen a trio of their favorite groups hang it up in 2026.
Potter Center announces 2026-27 entertainment lineup with country, rock and circus acts
Jackson College's Potter Center has unveiled its 2026-27 entertainment season, featuring 11 shows spanning country music, rock tributes, circus performances and wildlife education.
Aaron Lewis says music industry turned its back on him because of his politics
Aaron Lewis says music industry turned its back on him because of his politics
Aaron Lewis says the music industry turned its back on him over his beliefs, claiming he's no longer invited to the Grand Ole Opry despite years of performing.
Aaron Lewis says music industry turned its back on him because of his politics
Aaron Lewis says the music industry turned its back on him over his beliefs, claiming he's no longer invited to the Grand Ole Opry despite years of performing.
The First Test of Bar Harbor's New Entertainment Rules.
The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Bar Harbor Historical Society. BAR HARBOR—The Finback Alehouse was the first real test of the town’s new special amusement permit process, July 7 while eight other permits sailed through the process last week. The permit allows music in places where liquor is served. The town’s ordinance which was recently tweaked for a new process allows for the regulation of noise and hours of activity. The only discussion at the July Town Council meeting was about the Finback Alehouse on Cottage Street, in the heart of Bar Harbor’s downtown district. The Finback’s distinctive design—a front wall that is like a garage door that can be opened and closed—was a key to that discussion. The restaurant, which often hosts live bands, singers, and karaoke, at night, has had one substantiated noise complaint this season, which is documented on its application. According to Bar Harbor Police Chief David Kerns, most complaints about noise happen after 10 p.m., and if the Finback had two more violations within a year, they’d have to stop having music. One town councilor said that he’d have no problem reissuing the permit if the door was down. The permit passed through the process with no conditions. Vice Chair Earl Brechlin moved the motion with two time changes for two holiday weekend dates. It passed unanimously. The council asked the Finback why they’d chosen an indoor license with a wall that can be opened to the street. Dale Stockburger, representing the Finback, said he’d applied for an indoor permit rather than an outdoor structure or partial structure (which is usually applied to tents or pavilions). The restaurant has traditionally had an indoor license. Stockburger said that whether the door is open or closed is immaterial because he now stands outside with a decibel reader to make sure that the music isn’t too loud. OTHER SPECIAL AMUSEMENT PERMITS New Councilor Deborah Vickers worried that she had potential conflicts of interests on two other renewals due to the location of her employee housing. Vickers co-owns the Black Friar Inn. They have employee housing directly behind the Finback, which is also 300 yards from the Bar Harbor Inn, she explained. The Bar Harbor Inn also had a permit up for renewal. The councilors unanimously voted she did not have a conflict of interest. The councilors approved permits at The Bluenose Inn, 90 Eden St, Class A; Acadia Hotel Downtown, 20 Mount Desert St, Class A and C; the Bar Harbor Inn, 8 Newport Dr, Class A, B, C and D; C-Ray Lobster, 882 State Hwy 3, Class D; Holiday Inn Bar Harbor Regency, 123 Eden Street, Class B; Finback Alehouse, 30 Cottage St, Class B; Project Social, 278 Main St, Class C and D; Bar Harbor Beer Works, 119 Main St, Class B and D; and Mainely Meat BBQ Dreamwood Hill, 369 State Hwy 3, Class D. That process is laid out in the Special Amusement Ordinance of the Bar Harbor Town Code which is Chapter 14 of the town code. Special amusement permits have class codes. These are the meanings: Number - how many musicians are allowed by the permit. Class A - Indoor non-amplified entertainment. Class B - Indoor amplified entertainment or dancing. Class C - Outdoor non-amplified entertainment. Class D - Outdoor amplified entertainment. RESIDENCE LICENSES RENEWED AND A TAXI LICENSE The councilors also renewed the licenses for three specific sorts of residences that require that yearly renewal per the town code. The employee living quarters at Atlantic Oceanside Hotel, 119 Eden St and another at 278 Main Street were renewed. The shared accommodations license renewal at 39 Kebo Street also occurred. These are annual renewals. Bernard Taxi Services’ license was also renewed. This license had been added to the agenda at the meeting. Bar Harbor Update on Leaf and Grass Clipping Disposal BAR HARBOR — Bar Harbor residents will still have a place to throw away their leaf and grass clippings this summer. The town’s agreement with EMR in Southwest Harbor for disposing of those items will continue through November 30. The agreement, according to a town press release, will continue “while the Town continues evaluating long term composting solutions and the required state permitting process.” As of July 1, residents bringing their grass and leaves across the island to the facility in Southwest Harbor will have to fill out a property registration card. Each property can throw out up to 85 pounds of the grass and leaves. “Any disposal exceeding the 85 pound allowance during this period will be the responsibility of the property owner at the applicable disposal rate,” the press release explains. 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