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Minnesota’s Somali Con Artists Funded Luxurious Lives with Illegally Obtained Cash

Minnesota's Somali Con Artists Funded Luxurious Lives with Illegally Obtained Cash

Several Minnesota Somalis involved in the “Feeding Our Future” fraud scheme reportedly led extravagant lifestyles funded by stolen federal money, raising questions as the state faces further allegations of fraud. It seems that scammers have pilfered hundreds of millions from federal coronavirus relief aimed at aiding children in need, using the funds instead for luxury […]

Artists Who Recently Pulled Out of Kennedy Center Performances Had Poor Ticket Sales

Artists Who Recently Pulled Out of Kennedy Center Performances Had Poor Ticket Sales

Several artists who recently canceled their performances at the Kennedy Center have cited protests against the board’s decision to rename it after Trump, yet many were already facing disappointing ticket sales before pulling out. Some performers, like actress Issa Rae and the creators of *Hamilton*, previously withdrew their shows in response to Trump’s inauguration and […]

Unique NYC artists creating works with MetroCards as they face their impending end

Unique NYC artists creating works with MetroCards as they face their impending end

MetroCard Artists Face Change as Iconic Passes Disappear Artists who creatively utilize Metrocards are feeling the impact as these blue, plastic passes are phased out. The imminent loss of the MetroCard system is, understandably, disheartening for some. “I was in real denial for a long time,” expressed artist Thomas McKean, who had hoped that the […]

KISS Co-Founder Gene Simmons Says the Music Industry Treats Artists ‘Worse Than Slaves,’ Supports Trump’s Efforts for Musicians

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 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 […]

Hollywood shuns Jewish artists under the guise of virtue

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.

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 […]