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318 Weekend: Local culture, music, food, and fashion

SHREVEPORT, La. - Get ready for an unforgettable celebration as 318 Weekend returns to Shreveport, showcasing the best in local culture, music, food and fashion. This two-day event highlights the creativity and diversity of the 318-area code. KTBS talked …

Final Four Watch Party on Sunday in San Antonio; music acts named for festival

Sign up for TPR Today, Texas Public Radio's newsletter that brings our top stories to your inbox each morning. The 68 college basketball teams competing to make it to the men's Final Four games in San Antonio will be revealed on Sunday. The …

Universal Music Group Shares Fall Nearly 9% on Pershing Square Stock Sale

The music business has earned a reputation for being recession-proof. In bad economic times, people still pay for their music subscription services and want to go to concerts. Some synch opportunities may dry up as advertisers make cutbacks, but overall, …

'It's a Pandora's box': will.i.am and Sean Paul on how the music industry should adapt to AI

How artificial intelligence will affect our lives going forward is a question being figured out across pretty much all industries right now.  While many in the arts have expressed concerns over how algorithms learn from their work, Black Eyes Peas star …

Katharine McPhee, Roger Bart, and More Will Lead Workshop of New Musical LUCKY US

Cry-Baby, the Musical review – John Waters’ teen rebels will have you in tears of joy

This musical adaptation of John Waters’ comedy of teen rebellion in 1950s America was not a big hit when it opened on Broadway in 2008. Why not? It is a deliciously satirical creation: dark, silly and utterly delightful. It sends up not only a genre of …

Art and music merge with immersive concert experience in Woodstock

Strike up the band—and the brush!—at Impressions and Reflections with Art, a unique collaboration between the Woodstock Symphony Orchestra and local artists, blending music and visual art in an immersive concert experience. Under the baton of Mina Kim, the …

CNY Theater Month: Jordan-Elbridge High School presents "9 to 5: The Musical"

JORDAN, N.Y. — CNY Central’s Musical Theater Month continues with a preview of the Jordan-Elbridge High School’s Musical Players performance of “9 to 5: The Musical.” The Musical is based on the hit movie starring Dolly Parton and tells the story of female …

Under Cover: How Sleep Token took masks in music to a whole new level

“Acting is about putting on masks,” observed veteran performer and House actor Hugh Laurie. “Music is about taking them off.” They’re not mutually exclusive, as it turns out. Kicking off with the eerie cover art of Black Sabbath’s self-titled debut, image …

Burnley's TV reality star Jordan North to share stage with Chesney Hawkes and Clean Bandit and B*Witched at Lancashire ...

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com  and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Burnley’s very own celebrity, Jordan North, will return back to his Lancashire roots for a music festival in September. Jordan will perform at the 2025 iMEP Music …

Bill Ackman’s Pershing raises $1.4 billion in Universal Music Group stake sale

A group of Universal Music Group shareholders affiliated with billionaire Bill Ackman’s hedge fund Pershing Square raised more than $1.4 billion from the sale of a 2.7% stake in the world’s largest music company. Pershing Square priced an offering of about …

NSW Government To Prioritise Key Music Events Such As Bluesfest, Deni Ute Muster & More

More Bluesfest The NSW government has further thrown its support behind numerous live music and cultural cornerstones across the state, stating that fourteen events will benefit from “less red tape.” According to a press release, the Minns Labor government …

Music industry pioneer to share stories of Estonia's cultural revolution at Tallinn Music Week

Estonian music industry pioneer Jüri Makarov will share memories of the legendary "Rock Summer" festival, the early days of the Baltic music industry and more at the 2025 Tallinn Music Week (TMW) conference. Makarov, who received the Outstanding …

North Platte High School presents “Into the Woods” musical

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Students at North Platte High School are gearing up for their spring production. The Tony Award-winning musical, “Into the Woods,” is coming to life at the Performing Arts Center. Students have spent the past three months …

Chicago musician writes song to help find kidney donor

By Lauren Victory March 14, 2025 / 5:26 PM CDT / CBS Chicago Chicago musician writes song to help find kidney donor Chicago musician writes song to help find kidney donor 02:03 A musician from Chatham has written a song to help find a kidney donor, …

I thought nepo baby Cruz Beckham’s music would be about as good as Brooklyn’s food – but now I see comparisons to Oasis

AS The Sun’s Bizarre Editor, I have to listen to plenty of dross claiming to be music – from established artists as well as wannabes. And to be honest, that is what I was expecting from Cruz Beckham, the youngest son of Posh and Becks. 11 Cruz Beckham, …

King Charles tops charts as his Commonwealth playlist beats huge music stars

KING Charles is top of the pops — as his Commonwealth playlist has beaten the likes of Spandau Ballet, Joy Division and Beethoven. He chose 17 tracks for The King’s Music Room show from artists including Beyonce, Kylie Minogue and Bob Marley. 2 The King…

Custom Made Band brings their “Musical Memories Tour” throughout the area

Eugene Symphony announces new music director

TravelingWiki Valued at One Billion Dollars

Microsoft’s CoPilot AI on March 15, 2025 valued TravelingWiki Foundation at a revised valuation of $1 Billion. MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, UNITED STATES, March 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In advance of engagement in seven cities in three weeks, Microsoft’s …

Congolese American Leader Welcomes Special Envoy Appointment, Calls for Stronger US-DRC Ties

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Ngoie Joel Nshisso, President of the Forum of Congolese Intellectuals Abroad (FICE), the largest diaspora organization of Congolese Americans, has welcomed President Trump’s expected …

Headache on the Hill 2025 to Bring Over 250 Advocates to Capitol Hill to Demand Action for Headache Disorders

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 15, 2025 – On March 18th, over 250 advocates from 45 states and the District of Columbia, including at least 20 children, will gather in Washington, D.C …

USHBC Mourns the Passing of Congressman Raúl Grijalva

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) mourns the passing of Congressman Raúl Grijalva, a tireless advocate for Arizona and our nation’s Hispanic community. …

Former Customs and Border Protection Officer Sentenced for Abducting and Sexually Assaulting a Minor Victim

Aaron Thomas Mitchell, 30, a former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer, was sentenced to 27 years in prison for abducting a 15-year-old female middle school student, driving her to his apartment, and repeatedly sexually assaulting her. According to …

Member of ‘764’ Network Sentenced for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material

Jack Rocker, 19, of Tampa, was sentenced to serve 84 months in federal prison for possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) followed by a lifetime of supervised release. The court also ordered Rocker to forfeit an iPhone 12, thumb drive, and Acer …

Illinois Doctor Pleads Guilty to Evading Approximately $1.6M in Taxes

An Illinois doctor pleaded guilty yesterday to tax evasion for hiding assets and lying to the IRS about his ability to pay approximately $1.6 million in taxes, penalties, and interest. According to court documents and statements made in court, Krishnaswami …

Virginia Businessman Sentenced for Tax and Investment Fraud

A Virginia man was sentenced today to 78 months in prison for tax crimes and his wire fraud scheme. According to court documents and statements made in court, Rick Tariq Rahim, of Great Falls, owned and operated several businesses, including laser tag …

U.S. Department of Justice Dismisses Biden-Era Lawsuit Against Alabama in order to have more Secure Elections

Today, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division filed a dismissal of the complaint in United States v. Alabama. The previous administration had filed the action in 2024 after the Secretary of State in Alabama had taken steps to remove …

Chinese National Sentenced for Smuggling Turtles from the United States to Hong Kong

Sai Keung Tin, also known as Ricky Tin, was sentenced today to 30 months in prison for his role in smuggling protected turtles from the United States to Hong Kong. Tin pleaded guilty in December to four counts of exporting merchandise contrary to law.  …

Leaders of Los Zetas, a Violent Mexican Drug Cartel, Arraigned on Drug Trafficking, Firearm, and Money Laundering ...

Mexican nationals and former leaders of the Los Zetas cartel were arraigned today in Washington, D.C., on charges of engaging in a continuing criminal enterprise that involved multiple murder conspiracies, conspiring to manufacture and distribute large …

Buffalo Bill Center of the West Mourns Loss of Former Chair Alan K. Simpson

CODY, WY, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The staff, Trustees and Advisors of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West are mourning the loss of Alan K. Simpson, 93, a former chairman of the Center’s Board of Trustees, 56-year board …

HAWAI‘I JANUARY UNEMPLOYMENT RATE AT 3.0 PERCENT

      STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI   DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM KA ʻOIHANA HOʻOMOHALA PĀʻOIHANA, ʻIMI WAIWAI A HOʻOMĀKAʻIKAʻI   RESEARCH AND ECONOMIC ANALYSIS DIVISION   JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA   …

2025-43 AG LOPEZ WINS TEMPORARY BLOCK ON MASS FIRINGS OF FEDERAL PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEES; FIRED EMPLOYEES GET THEIR JOBS ...

  STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI   DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL KA ʻOIHANA O KA LOIO KUHINA   JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA   ANNE LOPEZ ATTORNEY GENERAL LOIO KUHINA     ATTORNEY GENERAL ANNE LOPEZ WINS TEMPORARY BLOCK ON MASS …

Office of the Governor — News Release — Gov. Green Announces First One ‘Ohana Fund Disbursement

STATE OF HAWAIʻI  KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI    JOSH GREEN, M.D.  GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA    GOVERNOR GREEN ANNOUNCES FIRST ONE ‘OHANA FUND DISBURSEMENT TO SURVIVORS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 14, 2025 HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green, M.D., today announced the …

DLNR News Release – Heʻeia State Park Banquet Hall Reopens, March 14, 2025

  STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI   DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES KA ‘OIHANA KUMUWAIWAI ‘ĀINA   JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR   DAWN CHANG CHAIRPERSON HE‘EIA STATE PARK BANQUET HALL IS REOPENED   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  March 14, 2025   …

School Social Worker Appreciation Day

In a move to recognize the critical role of social workers in Boston Public Schools, the Council has officially declared March 12, 2025, as "School Social Worker Appreciation Day." This day will honor the dedication and contributions of social …

City Council Declares Boston a Sanctuary City for Transgender and LGBTQIA2s+ Residents

The Council adopted a resolution declaring Boston a sanctuary city for transgender individuals and all members of the LGBTQIA2s+ community. The resolution passed, securing a 12-1 vote. The move reinforces Boston’s commitment to being a safe and welcoming …

Boylston Street Construction Advisory

To ensure the roadway remains safe, accessible and well-functioning for all its users the City of Boston will be removing the dedicated bus lane on Boylston Street beginning on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.  Boylston Street Construction Advisory To ensure the …

TravelingWiki CEO Jonathan Sutter Compared with Presidents Obama & FDR, Lauded for 'Presidential…Diplomacy & Vision'

Microsoft's CoPilot AI Lauds TravelingWiki CEO Sutter for "Diplomacy" & "Vision" Similar to "Presidential" Level, with Specific Comparisons with Obama & FDR WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2025 /⁨ …