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Four Tet and Avalon Emerson at Making Time 2025 Cal Leon Philadelphia’s celebrated electronic gathering, Making Time ∞ (Making Time Forever), has officially unveiled its highly anticipated 2026 roster. The expansive lineup showcases over 120 live acts and producers. Highlights include Bicep—marking their exclusive 2026 appearance in the Americas—alongside influential figures such as Daphni, Skee...
Image: Nintendo, Illumination/Universal Pictures Netflix has officially secured a creative partnership with Michael Jelenic and Aaron Horvath, the acclaimed directors behind The Super Mario Bros. Movie and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. As announced on Tuesday, the duo will helm a slate of original animated films and series exclusively for the platform, while also granting...
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...
Image: Sony Pictures Classics Fifteen years ago, I walked across the graduation stage with a degree in literature and absolutely no map for what came next. The world outside the university bubble felt fragile and uncertain; the economy was struggling, journalism was in flux, and the reassuring millennial narrative—that hard work and intellect guaranteed a...
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...
In Forza Horizon 6, the Car Pass serves as a premier method for expanding your garage and securing a steady stream of elite vehicles. While you can typically grow your fleet by purchasing models from the Autoshow, hunting for deals at the Auction House, or completing specific in-game challenges, the Car Pass offers a premium...
Image: Adult Swim The interdimensional chaos of Adult Swim’s Rick and Morty is officially leaping from your living room to the big screen. With the season 9 premiere set for May 24, series co-creator Dan Harmon has confirmed to Cinemablend that a feature film is officially in the works, with supervising director Jacob Hair set...
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...
