Leya: I Forget Everything review – sinister soundworlds from maverick avant gardists | Music
Leya is a New York duo consisting of harpist Marilu Donovan and violinist Adam Markiewicz, who seem to occupy a space roughly equidistant from ambient music, avant-garde composition, and drone-based electronica. . They soundtracked (and starred in) a pornographic film directed by rapper Brooke Candy. They have collaborated on catwalk shows for fashion designers such […]
Would-be Reagan assassin John Hinckley Jr. opening music store
John Hinckley Jr., who attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan, announced Monday that he will open a music store in Virginia. Hinckley told the X show that the store will be located in Williamsburg, Virginia, but he has not yet released the name. The facility is expected to open “within a week or two.” Reactions […]
Florida man Hureleyon McLean allegedly killed by neighbor over loud music dispute on Thanksgiving
A Florida grandfather was preparing to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends when he was shot and killed by a neighbor who had been arguing over loud music inside his gated community. Freleyon McLean, 72, was shot to death Thursday at an apartment on Somerset Drive in Lauderdale Lakes just after 3:30 p.m., according to […]
Music star Shaboozey takes in overnight fame after NFL halftime show: ‘What can’t God do?’
Last Thanksgiving, if the family at your table asked you if you'd heard of Shabzi, you probably thought twice. But this holiday season, his name is well known. Shabzi hit the big time this year with his blockbuster record 'A Bar Song', which has been played at almost every bar, wedding and other parties for […]
Peyton Manning obliterates Jerry Jones and the Cowboys in tense Country Music Awards moment
The Dallas Cowboys may be coming off their worst season in 35 years. They have only won three games so far. And if they don't win at least two of their last seven games, it will be their lowest winning percentage in a season since 1989, when they won one. The 3-7 start is their […]
Malian singer Rokia Traoré to be extradited from Italy to Belgium | Music
Malian musician Rokia Traore arrested in rome Last June's trial over an international child custody dispute will be extradited to Belgium in the coming days after Italy's highest court rejected her appeal, her lawyer announced on Wednesday. Traore, 50, who is also a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), was […]
Country Music Association Awards Could Have Done Without These Eye-Rolling Moments
The 58th Annual Country Music Association Awards took place on November 20th in Nashville. If you've made it through another boring show, you've probably noticed these eye-opening moments. Morgan Wallen's complete absence from the show was one of the weirdest moments, but Jeff Bridges made things even worse by missaying Wallen's name. The star was […]
The Sound of Music review – charming musical nourishes the soul | Theatre
ELizabeth Newman’s six-year tenure as Pitlochry’s artistic director was marked by a generosity of spirit and an urge to connect. As Mother Abeth says of Maria in The Sound of Music, Newman has “a great capacity to love.” Which makes it all the more appropriate that her farewell shot before moving to Sheffield Theater is […]
NYC Priest Stripped of Duties for Allowing Sabrina Carpenter to Shoot Music Video in Church
NEW YORK (AP) — Leaders of the New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed provocative scenes in a music video were dismissed Monday after church officials said an investigation uncovered other instances of mismanagement. He was stripped of his position following the announcement. Bishop Robert Brennan said in a statement released by […]
Nicaragua Kidnaps and Exiles Bishop After Communists Play Loud Music over Mass
Nicaragua's communist regime has expelled Carlos Herrera, bishop of Jinotega and president of the Episcopal Church of Nicaragua (CEN), local media reported on Thursday. Bishop Herrera, who reportedly headed the diocese of Ginogueta for more than 19 years, was exiled by communist dictator Daniel Ortega in 2024 as part of the dictator's brutal crackdown. He […]