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Shania Twain Announces Little Miss Twain — Jul 20, 2026Shania Twain’s new albums, Queen of Me and Little Miss Twain, chronicle a deeply personal journey from her Northern Ontario upbringing, brutal losses, and early bar performances to global superstardom, framing her artistry as a memoir as much as a musical project. The records fuse genres from bluegrass and R&B to rock and big band, and feature collaborations with artists like Tanya Tucker, Ronnie Wood, Josh Homme, and The War and Treaty, underscoring universal themes of yearning, resilience, and family influence that guided her path to fame.

Transgender Artist Wins Prestigious Award for Work That Closely Resembles a Pile of GarbageOpinion — Dec 7, 2023Fitting. That’s really the only word I can use to describe the piece by artist Jesse Darling that recently won the Turner Prize, a prestigious award handed out to a British visual artist. Darling, 41, is making…

Artist Offers Free Tattoo Designs in Exchange for Donations to Salvation ArmyReporting — Nov 27, 2023A tattoo artist found a creative way to inspire his customers to get into the holiday spirit by donating to a good cause. Liam Enisz, the tattoo artist at Undead Art in Stockton, United Kingdom, offered to do designs on…

Trump’s Walk of Fame Star Targeted by ‘Street Artist’ With Reference to Classified DocumentsReporting — Jun 23, 2023Former President Donald Trump’s Walk of Fame star has been targeted by a “street artist.” On Tuesday, self-described “guerrilla street artist” Plastic Jesus shared a picture of the star in a post on Twitter. “’Top…

IJRAs California Burns Billions To Fail At High-Speed Rail, China Laid Enough Track To Circle America Three TimesParis Apodaca · 6 min · 10h

Gao Zhen is sentenced for 'insulting heroes' — 6dChina sentenced artist Gao Zhen, 70, to three years in prison for “insulting heroes” over provocative Mao Zedong sculptures, a move rights groups say retroactively applies a vague law to his 2005–2009 work and suppresses artistic expression. Gao plans to appeal while his detention and family travel bans draw international condemnation from Amnesty International and CHRD, highlighting concerns about political repression and due process.

RankingMost underrated cities in AmericaAmerica's biggest cities hog all the spotlight, while dozens of smaller gems get overlooked despite great food, culture, and character. These underrated cities deserve recognition beyond the usual coastal favorites. Cast your vote and help crown the most underappreciated city in the country.693 votes · 21 candidates

Franklin Institute to Open Star Wars ExperienceEntertainment — Jul 23, 2026A series of music features covers women composers, indie pop artists, and rising storytellers, including Erica Sipes’s program highlighting 300 years of women composers and Irish indie pop artist Sarah Crean’s forthcoming album Heirloom. Interviews profile Jacksonville singer Alyse Dione, Daisy The Great’s evolving project with collaborators, and a major Star Wars: The Experience exhibition at The Franklin Institute showcasing music, sound design, and artifacts.

Artist Furiously Painting US Flag at Trump Rally Begins Peeling Middle of Work, Crowd Goes Wild When They Realize What’s HappeningOpinion — May 12, 2024Picture this: A crowd of almost 100,000 on the beach in Wildwood, New Jersey, watches patiently as an artist standing on a giant stage furiously paints an American flag to the tune of “America The Beautiful.” As the…

Trump Seen Viewing Spotify Wrapped Playlist With Artist Who Reportedly Disliked HimReporting — Nov 30, 2023Former President Donald Trump was seen viewing his Spotify Wrapped Playlist, which contained an artist who reportedly strongly disliked him. An image of Trump attending an event with his wife and former First Lady…

Award-Winning Artist Loses Huge Commission to Sculpt Harriet Tubman Over Color of His SkinReporting — Sep 3, 2023After a white sculptor’s work depicting Harriet Tubman received rave reviews, Philadelphia hired him to do another piece that would be on permanent display. But after complaints that the artist should not be white…

On X · @Stray_KidsStray Kids Opens Ticket Sales for RUN IT World Tour Stop in Hong KongOfficial announcement that tickets for Stray Kids' World Tour stop in Hong Kong are on sale, with STAY Membership presale starting September 1, 2026, followed by LN presale and general sale. The post is trending among fans due to high demand for the Asia leg.1,679 likes · now

Christian Artist Talks Success of Anti-Target SongReporting — Jul 11, 2023Christian artist Jimmy Levy spoke out after his protest song against major retailer Target reached the top of the charts. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Levy, 25, spoke about the success of his song “ Boycott…

Sketch Artist Reacts to Backlash Over Trump Portrait From ArraignmentReporting — Jun 19, 2023A Virginia sketch artist who attended former President Donald Trump ’s arraignment on Tuesday responded to criticism he had portrayed Trump as being too young and physically fit. William J. Hennessy Jr., 65, told the…

VS BattlePhysical Books vs E-ReadersPaper's soul versus the paperless suitcase.Physical Books vs E-Readers · 145 votes — pick a side

Former Rep Sends Performance Artists Dressed in Straightjackets to Capitol HillReporting — Mar 1, 2023Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) is making headlines with his move to send performance artists to the U.S. Capitol Hill. The move was part of a campaign Kinzinger launched to take on political extremism, as Politico…

Artist Who Headlined Satanic Grammy Performance Shocks Internet With New Outfit: ‘He’s Sold His Soul’Opinion — Feb 13, 2023Sam Smith, the artist who headlined last week’s Grammy Awards with a Satanic performance, has gone on to shock people once again — this time with a bizarre new outfit. Last week, Smith and Kim Petras performed their…

Hunter Biden’s Art Dealer Predicts He Will Be ‘One of the Most Consequential Artists in This Century’Reporting — Jan 27, 2023President Joe Biden’s son could become a very “consequential” artist of the 21st Century, according to his art dealer. House Republicans sent Georges Berges, Hunter Biden’s art dealer, a letter demanding information…

Alex's Field NotesField Notes: Day OneA quick first dispatch from the demo desk — testing the publish and share loop.1h

Former Ballerina Wants to Make Inclusive Changes As New Artistic Director of American Ballet TheatreReporting — May 10, 2022The American Ballet Theatre (ABT) has picked a new artistic director after 30 years. Susan Jaffe, once called “America’s Quintessential Ballerina,” started dancing at 18 years old at the ABT and now 40 years later, the…

QuizPlan the date and the AI predicts how it endsBuild the whole evening — opener to goodnight text — and the AI forecasts the second date. With confidence.3 min · today's quiz

Taylor Swift Voted Artist of Year for Sixth Time at American Music AwardsReporting — Nov 23, 2020Taylor Swift was named artist of the year at the American Music Awards on Sunday and won two other trophies in a ceremony held live in Los Angeles amid tight coronavirus curbs. It was Swift’s record sixth win of the top…

Artist Memorializes Victims of COVID-19 With Origami CranesReporting — Aug 14, 2020A Los Angeles artist took it upon herself to memorialize the Americans who lost their lives to COVID-19 by creating origami cranes. With hundreds already hanging from her Matter Studio Gallery, Karla Funderburk…

Daisy Chain Fields Raises $20M With Gates Match — 3dOlivia Rodrigo announced that Daisy Chain Fields raised and will donate $10 million to 10 nonprofit partners supporting women and girls, with 100% of the festival's net proceeds going to charity. The inaugural Irvine, California event featured an all-women lineup, with notable guests such as Stevie Nicks, Sarah McLachlan and Karen O and all artists performing for free.

Maya Chen Fair point, though I read the sourcing differently.

Yayoi Kusama Dies at 97, Global Icon — 5dYayoi Kusama, the Japanese avant-garde artist famed for polka dots, pumpkins and immersive installations, has died at age 97; she passed away on August 14 in a Tokyo hospital, according to her studio. Her decades-long career, including time in New York, anti-war activism, and a lasting impact on contemporary art, kept her painting and creating until the end.

Sara Lindqvist The quiet part of this story is in the last paragraph, as usual.

IJRBurglar With Uzi Chose Wrong House To Raid. It Didn’t End Well For Him.Harold Hutchison · 2 min · 11h

Love You to Death Tops Revolver’s Greatest Metal Love Songs List — 6dFrom Revolver’s ranking of Type O Negative’s "Love You to Death" as the top metal love song to enduring classics by Dolly Parton, the Beatles, and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, these articles trace how a wide range of artists and eras have produced genre-defining songs that continue to resonate. The selections span metal, 1980s pop ballads by superstar solo women, classic soft rock, and landmark releases tied to Apple Records, illustrating the enduring pull of iconic tracks across rock, pop, and country.

Dolly Parton Dies at 80 After Cancer Battle — 6dThe articles collectively trace how iconic songs and artists—Dolly Parton’s collaborations and tributes, Fred Neil and Nilsson’s Everybody’s Talkin’, the Drifters’ Under the Boardwalk as a lasting cover, Lesley Gore’s chart-topping youth and feminist anthems, and Fleetwood Mac’s Go Your Own Way born from a painful breakup—have shaped music history across decades. They highlight how cover versions, personal dynamics, and media moments propel songs and careers to enduring cultural impact.

Hong Kong Fashion Fest plans eight flagship programmesLifestyle — 5dThe Hong Kong Fashion Fest’s third edition runs September 1–14 and will unite more than 300 local and international designers across eight flagship programs, including Virtuose: The Artistry of Couture 2026 and CENTRESTAGE, with free admission to public exhibitions. The event, led by Hong Kong SAR government and the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, aims to showcase the city’s stature as Asia’s fashion capital through a diverse, multi-venue lineup.

Boston Symphony Musicians approve three-year contract, prevent first strike in 145 years — 6dThe Boston Symphony Orchestra and its musicians ratified a new three-year labor agreement through August 2029, averting what could have been the orchestra’s first-ever strike with a 94% ratification vote. The contract emphasizes a more collaborative relationship and gives musicians a greater role in artistic planning and the search for the next music director, amid ongoing tensions over the non-renewal of Andris Nelsons.

Liu pauses 2026-27 season, targets 2027-28 return — 6dAlysa Liu, the 21-year-old Olympic champion, announced she will skip the 2026-27 figure skating season to recalibrate and develop her artistry, with plans to return for the 2027-28 season and continue training with her Bay Area coaches. This move reflects a pattern in her career focused on personal growth rather than a permanent retirement, building on past breaks and comebacks that included studies at UCLA and a Himalayan adventure.

On X · @PopBasePopBase Posts Zendaya 29th Birthday Tribute; Fans Quickly Note She’s Turning 30PopBase wished “Happy 29th birthday to the 2x Emmy-winning icon, Zendaya” but the post drew corrections over the factual age error (she turns 30 in 2026) and complaints about its brevity. Reactions overwhelmingly affirm her icon status while focusing on fixing the mistake, with negligible opposition to celebrating her.1,905 likes · now