Concert Goer Urinates In Crowd At Famous Artist’s Show, Fans Allege
Fans of Sabrina Carpenter's concert at San Francisco's Chase Center on Saturday night say a concert-goer shamelessly urinated on the floor during the performance. Several fans claimed on social media that they were urinated on by a fan who apparently answered the call of nature and was thrown into the middle of the pit. They […]
Creative Artists Agency Drops Haason Reddick After He Hits Over $5 Million In Fines For Not Reporting To Jets: REPORT
I know it's not good for the Japan Sports Agency to fire players, but… New York Jets defensive end Haason Reddick The athlete's activities were suspended by his sports agency, Creative Artists Agency (CAA). Fines of more than $5 million According to a report by ESPN's Adam Schefter, this is because he did not report […]
All artists, including Taylor Swift, have a role in politics and democracy
ThereOften shakes headThere's talk that Donald Trump has picked a fight with one of the biggest celebrities in the world, Taylor Swift. TrumpI was surprisedwhenSwift endorsesKamala Harris has sparked fascinating discussions about how much change her endorsement will make, and how important the arts and culture world is to the political world. As the leader […]
Who is Banksy? One of the world’s most famous artists
Kirin creates artwork to celebrate the NBA Draft The Memphis Zoo showed its support for the Memphis Grizzlies and the NBA Draft with edible, animal-safe paints painted on canvas by Nicklaus, a 16-foot-long, 2,900-pound giraffe. Banksy’s work is known around the world, but his true identity remains a total mystery to fans around the world. […]
50 Cent, Kid Rock, other artists react to Trump rally shooting
A string of celebrities, including rapper 50 Cent and singer Kid Rock, took to social media to respond to the attempted assassination of former President Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania. The former president said he was shot in the ear while speaking at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday. One rally attendee was […]
American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on artists, athletes and accomplishments
American Culture Quiz! How many of this week’s topics do you know? (Getty Images/iStock) App users: Click here to take the quiz! American Culture Quiz is a weekly quiz about the unique national character, trends, history and people of America, including the latest news and seasonal attractions and specialties. This week’s quiz themes are pop […]
‘I took it personally’: Rejects, the show for artists rebuffed by the Royal Academy | Art and design
IIf you read The Guardian’s recent scathing review of the Royal Academy’s summer exhibition, calling it “a miserable garden party of poor taste”, and feel sorry for the artists who took part, spare a moment a thought for those who didn’t measure up. The RA selected 1,700 works to exhibit this year, but rejected nearly […]
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 […]