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Nicki Minaj Slams SZA as Artist the ‘Music Business Wouldn’t Even Miss’
Us Weekly
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July 16, 2025
Nicki Minaj and SZA are struggling to see eye-to-eye. Minaj, 42, took to X on Tuesday, July 15, to describe SZA (real name Solána Imani Rowe) as a far less-successful artist than herself. “SZA if every song you’ve ever done vanished right now the...
Drum Corps International competition returns to USM
Laurel Leader-Call - Mississippi
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The Drum Corps International (DCI) Tour returns to Hattiesburg on July 23 for the 2025 edition of DCI Southern Mississippi. Top corps from around the country will compete at USM’s M.M. Roberts Stadium, with the event set to begin at 7:30 p.m....
‘fuzzy’ a small musical with a big heart Is original fun
The Saratogian - New York
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July 16, 2025
PITTSFIELD, MASS. — “fuzzy,” a small musical with a huge heart is, without question, the most original piece of theater offered in this area in quite a while. Barrington Stage Company in Pittsfield, MA is giving the world premiere a well-deserved,...
Overtown Music and Arts Festival returns after six-year hiatus
Miami Times - Florida
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It’s been six years since the Overtown Music and Arts Festival graced the streets of Miami’s historic Black neighborhood. For those who have been anticipating its return, the wait is officially over. The festival, started in 2014, was last seen in...
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert to End Next Year
Pitchfork
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July 18, 2025
CBS has cancelled The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. Colbert announced the news—which has since been confirmed by Deadline and Variety—directly to his studio audience during the taping of tonight’s (July 17) episode. “Before we start the show, I...
Imagineers Keep Walt Disney’s Vision Alive by Finding ‘the Magic and Power That Exists in the Real World’
Variety
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July 16, 2025
Walt Disney had spent the previous decades perfecting the animated film and building his studio, making it synonymous with innovative storytelling — he had invented the multi-plane camera to take animation to new levels and had made the first...
Country Roads Music Festival Postpones Event Until 2026
WKHM - Michigan
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July 16, 2025
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — Plans for a new country music festival in Lenawee County have been pushed back a year. The Country Roads Music festival, originally scheduled for July 18-20 at the The Groves campground in the Irish Hills near Michigan...
Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari to Debut New Culinary Event: Summer Wine’d Down
18 WJTS - Indiana
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July 16, 2025
Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari will debut a new culinary event, Summer Wine’d Down, on August 4, 2025. Running through September 13, the family-friendly festival will offer guests the chance to explore 30 original menu items available...
Quiteria Muñoz to Perform at Almagro International Classical Theatre Festival 2025
Opera Wire
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July 16, 2025
The Almagro International Classical Theatre Festival has announced that soprano Quiteria Muñoz is set to perform on its 2025 program. Muñoz will perform in “Origen. La semilla de los tiempos” and “Spain On Fire,” with Accademia del Piacere....
Peninsula Dance Fest ready to unleash a global celebration
The Mercury News - California
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July 16, 2025
Judging by geography alone, the Peninsula International Dance Festival is an impressive undertaking. Running July 19-20 at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center, the fourth annual cultural showcase features more than 200 artists from 21 companies...
Reservoir invests in immersive entertainment company Lightroom
MusicWeek
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Reservoir Media has invested in London-based Lightroom, which creates IP-led immersive entertainment experiences. As part of its investment, Reservoir will provide IP for Lightroom’s immersive experiences. The company opened its flagship London...
A pair of outstanding one-act world premieres at Meanwhile Park: Andrea Berting’s Red Devil; Nathan Johnson’s Vacation
The Utah Review
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July 16, 2025
Just one weekend remains in Meanwhile Park’s world premiere production run of two one-act plays: Andrea Berting’s Red Devil and Nathan Johnson’s Vacation. Only limited availability remains for tickets. The production runs through July 20....
“We can fill a hole in our dire finances”: Mercury nominated Field Music are now a Doors tribute act
MusicRadar
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July 16, 2025
UK band Field Music have revealed an unexpected side-hustle, going on to extensively explain why exactly the 20-year veterans and creators of the 2014 Mercury Award nominated 2012 album Plumb are now working as a Doors tribute act. Field Music are...
Indie artist Gini on music, identity and going global
Asian Voice
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Indian indie sensation Gini is rapidly rising as one of the most promising voices in the country’s independent music scene. With soulful hits like Sukoon, Aasaan, and others resonating deeply with listeners, she has already carved out a loyal...
Rainbow Room International East Kilbride styled the stars at TRNSMT
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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July 16, 2025
Rainbow Room International East Kilbride was proud to play a part in one of Scotland’s biggest music events. Salon director Jacqueline Curran was backstage in the artists’ village at TRNSMT with her team, styling performers, crew and management...
Punk bassist dies: ‘Such an amazing friend and musician’
Penn Live - Pennsylvania
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July 16, 2025
The former bassist of a popular hardcore punk band has died. His death was announced over the weekend, and follows a 19-month-long battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Bring Me the News reports how the death of Matt Keil — who served...
Grapefruit were tipped to be the next Beatles – what happened to the band once loved by John Lennon?
The Independent
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July 18, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
‘Heathers the Musical’ is bursting with talent, but questions remain
Gay City News - New York
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July 16, 2025
McKenzie Kurtz (Heather Chandler), Lorna Courtney (Veronica Sawyer), Elizabeth Teeter (Heather McNamara), and Olivia Hardy (Heather Duke) in “Heathers The Musical.” Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade In the theater, satire is always tricky. It relies...
Georgia congressman makes musical plea for Epstein files release: ‘A little cringey’
Penn Live - Pennsylvania
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July 16, 2025
Many celebrities and politicians have called for the release of the Epstein Files, but none of them have done so via song, until now. On July 14, Georgia Democratic Congressman Hank Johnson Jr., posted a short clip on X to the tune of the Jason...
The Wood Brothers Return to Red Rocks With New Music
Westword - Colorado
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July 16, 2025
Growing up in Boulder, Oliver Wood received a musical masters class from some all-time greats, thanks to the shows he had a chance to check out at Red Rocks. “I saw some amazing stuff. Talking Heads, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, Tom...