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Judith Owen | Photo by Steve Rapport Whenever I’m asked about the current pulse of jazz, my answer is always the same: from my vantage point here in New Orleans, the horizon looks incredibly bright. This city isn’t a stagnant monument to jazz history; it is a vibrant, living ecosystem—a gumbo where jazz, blues, and...
Performing Arts News May 19, 2026 Facing a $430,000 Deficit After Local ICE Incidents, Minneapolis Children’s Theatre Turns to ‘Oz’ to Rebuild The Children’s Theatre Company navigated an exceptionally turbulent season, defined by profound community challenges and a difficult path toward recovery. Aniya Bostick and Becca Claire Hart performing in ‘The Wizard of Oz.’ Photo:...
Music City to Host Super Bowl LXIV in 2030 Shania Twain takes the stage during the Super Bowl XXXVII halftime performance in San Diego, 2003. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) The Super Bowl is officially setting its sights on Music City. The National Football League confirmed on Tuesday, May 19, that Nashville has been selected...
Foo Fighters First We Feast/Hot Ones Versus The Foo Fighters recently brought their signature intensity to Hot Ones Versus, turning up the heat with spicy wings and even spicier confessions. In an episode released Tuesday (May 19), Dave Grohl and his bandmates—Nate Mendel, Pat Smear, Chris Shiflett, Rami Jaffee, and Ilan Rubin—faced off in the...
Jung Kook Infuses Personal Touches into Debut Calvin Klein Collection for ARMY Much like his meticulous approach to songwriting, Jung Kook of BTS curated his debut clothing line with his dedicated fanbase, ARMY, at the forefront of his mind. In a behind-the-scenes feature released this Tuesday (May 19), the global superstar offered an intimate look...
Tomoya Ohtani, Ryo Kinoshita, and Go Iwasaki of the SEGA SOUND TEAM Photo: Shota Tsutsuura Japanese video game music has transcended its original purpose as background accompaniment to become a global phenomenon, embedding itself into the daily playlists of listeners worldwide. Following our previous deep dive into the industry-shifting work at NexTone and their Game...
Olivia Rodrigo Adrian Martin If you have been eagerly waiting for new music from Olivia Rodrigo, your patience is about to be rewarded. Ahead of the release of her highly anticipated album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, the pop sensation revealed on Tuesday, May 19, that a brand-new single titled...
The Jonas Brothers Launch Official Podcast, “Hey Jonas!” Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas. Credit: iHeartPodcasts Big news for Jo Bros fans: the iconic pop-rock trio—Kevin, Joe, and Nick—has officially entered the podcasting world. The brothers announced their new venture, Hey Jonas!, on Tuesday, May 19. Produced in collaboration with iHeartPodcasts, the show kicks off with...
Mandy Moore is finally breaking her silence regarding the “toxic” social circle drama that made headlines earlier this year. The controversy ignited after Ashley Tisdale penned an essay that seemingly criticized the This Is Us star and her inner circle of friends. During a conversation on the Monday, May 18 episode of SiriusXM’s Andy Cohen...
Classic imagery from ‘The Transformers: The Movie’ (Image courtesy of Hasbro/PMK Entertainment) A cinematic legacy is getting a sonic overhaul this summer. On July 24, a brand-new, reimagined collection is set to drop, breathing fresh life into a soundtrack that has remained a cult favorite for decades. To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 1986...
