SXSW drops U.S. Army as sponsor for 2025 festival after artists boycott 2024 event over Gaza
South by Southwest (SXSW) announced on Wednesday that the U.S. Army will not be a sponsor of its 2025 festival after several artists and panelists boycotted the 2024 festival over the Army’s sponsorship. “After careful consideration, we are revising our sponsorship model. As a result, the U.S. military and companies involved in weapons manufacturing will […]
Dean Pitchford, successful songwriter, wrote songs for ‘Fame’ and ‘Footloose,’ plus composed songs covered by artists like Dolly Parton and Whitney Houston
Music is everywhere: We fill the time on long car rides, we sing along while grocery shopping, and the soundtracks we hear in movies are essential to telling the story. When you think about your favorite songs, you probably associate a hit song with the famous singer who sings it. In many cases, the person […]
Obama portrait artist vehemently denies sexual assault allegations from BLM cofounder, fellow artists
An American artist known for painting the official White House portrait of former President Barack Obama has fiercely defended himself against accusations of sexual assault made by several men, including two fellow artists and a BLM co-founder. Over the past few weeks, Ghanaian-British artist and curator Joseph Awuah Darko and BLM co-founder Derrick “Dreck” Ingram […]
John Leguizamo Buys Full Page New York Times Ad Asking Emmy Voters to Choose ‘Non-White Artists’
Actor John Leguizamo The New York Times He urges industry professionals voting for Emmy nominees to vote for “non-white artists” because there isn’t enough “inclusion” in the entertainment industry. “The more inclusive America is, the better.” Spawning The star wrote: “More profitable. More creative! Don’t give up. I’m still awake! How about you?” “May this […]
Jase, the Smallbones, and Encouraging Christian Artists
There was a time in Christian history when churches were centers of art, but unfortunately that has changed. However, there is a glimmer of hope, Jace Robertson We see it in movies like “Unsung Hero,” which is based on the true story of the Smallbones family. “Sometimes you come across people you can’t help but […]
Aubrey O’Day, Former Singer on Diddy’s Label, Claims He Pushed Deal for Artists’ Silence Last Fall
Aubrey O’Day, a member of the pop group Danity Kane, was arrested after rapper and music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs tried to keep her silent when he handed back the publishing rights to her and other former bad boys. – Claims to have forced non-disclosure agreements on artists… According to her, in the end, it’s […]
Graffiti artists caught spraying Atlanta highway, video shows
A crew of brazen graffiti artists were caught red-handed on an Atlanta highway by rushing police, who arrested one of the men after he was abandoned by his companions, a video show revealed. . of A hilarious video shot The four troublemakers sped along the elevated shoulder of the Downtown Connector, which runs through the […]
SAG-AFTRA, record labels reach deal over AI protections for artists
SAG-AFTRA, the union representing thousands of actors and other media professionals, has reached a tentative agreement with major record labels that includes protections for artists from the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The union made the announcement on Friday. The agreements with labels including Warner Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and […]
LIV Golf’s Anthony Kim talks “scam artists,” surgeries in David Feherty interview
The rise of Anthony Kim in the early 2010s baffled the golf world. His exciting and aggressive style led many to believe he would be the next American superstar. He then went missing after the 2012 Wells Fargo Championship with an Achilles tendon injury. No one knew where he went, what happened to him and […]
Ukrainian sculptor who fled Kyiv accepted into Royal Society of British Artists | Art
A Ukrainian sculptor who fled to Britain after his studio was destroyed has been admitted to the Royal Society of Artists. After the Russian invasion began on February 24, 2022, Alex Ridagovsky was forced to leave Kiev with his wife Dasha Nepochatova and 16-year-old stepdaughter. The sculptor told the PA news agency that friends had […]