KISS Co-Founder Gene Simmons Says the Music Industry Treats Artists ‘Worse Than Slaves,’ Supports Trump’s Efforts for Musicians
Senate Hearing on American Music Fairness Act Dec. 9 — Gene Simmons, co-founder of KISS, along with others, shared their views for and against the American Music Fairness Act during a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing in Washington on Tuesday. Simmons expressed his support for the legislation, which would mandate that AM/FM radio stations pay royalties […]
Artists Organize Demonstrations for ‘Creative Resistance’ Against ‘Authoritarian Powers’
Artists Organize Nationwide Protests Against Trump Artists and cultural organizations from all over the United States are gearing up for a series of protests aimed at President Donald Trump, whom they believe exemplifies “authoritarian forces.” The event, referred to as “Fall of Freedom,” will feature a range of prominent figures, including artists like Marilyn Minter […]
Jane Fonda revitalizes the Committee for the First Amendment: Artists need to express themselves before it’s too late
Almost 80 years after her father helped establish a committee during the McCarthy era, Jane Fonda has revitalized the group, urging artists to “speak up before it’s too late.” More than 600 figures from the entertainment industry, including Barbra Streisand, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Whoopi Goldberg, Spike Lee, Natalie Portman, Sean Penn, and Pedro Pascal, have backed […]
Hollywood shuns Jewish artists under the guise of virtue
Hollywood’s Boycott of the Israeli Film Agency Recently, over 3,900 filmmakers, including notable Hollywood figures, signed a boycott against the Israeli Film Agency. They present this as a principled stand, but I see it differently. It seems like an action that actually fuels anti-Semitism, harms Jewish artists, and stifles creativity. I don’t identify as Jewish, […]
Artists criticize Riyadh Comedy Festival for human rights issues in Saudi Arabia.
Some comedians in the U.S. are facing criticism for their participation in the high-profile Riad Comedy Festival, given Saudi Arabia’s record on human rights. The festival, which started on Friday, features prominent stand-up acts like Bill Barr and Dave Chappelle. However, it’s drawn responses from fellow comedians and organizations like Human Rights Watch, directing attention […]
Figure skater Alysa Liu changes her routine music following discovery of a body in the artist’s car
President Trump Reveals the 2028 Olympic Task Force Anna Kelly, who serves as Deputy White House Press Secretary, joined Fox & Friends First to discuss President Donald Trump’s announcement of a new task force aimed at organizing logistics for the upcoming 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Alisa Liu Changes Music Amid Investigation American figure […]
NYC street artist’s Charlie Kirk chalk drawings pay tribute while sparking debate among viewers
Artist’s Chalk Art Sparks Mixed Reactions in NYC A street artist in New York City, known for his sidewalk chalk circles, has created a stir with his latest series themed around Charlie Kirk. This follows the assassination of a conservative activist earlier this month. The artist, Felix Morello—a Colombian-American who grew up in the U.S.—is […]
Twin Long Island con artists stole over $5M from investors and intimidated witnesses.
A financial advisor from Twin Long Island has been accused of defrauding clients of $5 million, with their trial beginning on Monday. This includes a blind woman who was tricked into taking out loans unnecessarily. Brothers Adam and Daniel Kaplan, both 36, allegedly misled around 50 clients about their investments, returns, and financial transactions, pocketing […]
Jason Aldean and other country artists respond
Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James tragically lost his life on Thursday in a plane crash. The 57-year-old was flying with his partner, Melody Wilson, and their daughter, Meryl Maxwell Wilson, when their plane went down near Iotra Valley Elementary School in North Carolina, as reported by the Daily Mail. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that […]
Mexican Artists on Social Media Create ‘Corrido’ Folk Songs Paying Tribute to Charlie Kirk
This week, an artist known for his Mexican folk music began sharing original compositions on social media to honor conservative activist Charlie Kirk, through a traditional Corrid, which typically celebrates significant figures. Corrid songs often use instruments like trumpets and accordions to both tell stories and pay tribute to individuals. These songs narrate tales of […]