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In the Heights Returns in First Major Revival
Lin-Manuel Miranda
— Nov 1, 2026
New York City Center has revived Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes’ “In the Heights” for a limited run, with director David Mendizábal and a Latino cast highlighting the musical’s enduring representation of Latino communities. Miranda and Mendizábal say its joyful, intergenerational story feels especially resonant amid immigration enforcement affecting communities like those portrayed onstage.
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Theaters Report Leadership Shifts, Funding Drives, Upgrades
Entertainment
— Oct 27, 2026
The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra is seeking a new music director after Carolyn Watson said she will not renew her contract, adding to an ongoing leadership search. Elsewhere, theaters are announcing new productions and upgrades, while Dixon’s Historic Theatre is fundraising for repairs and cutting costs as it works to remain open.
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“The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights. For the director of music. On my stringed instruments.” — Habakkuk 3:19, New Intern
Habakkuk
— Oct 12, 2026
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Taylor Swift Becomes VMAs’ Most-Awarded Artist
Taylor Swift
— Sep 24, 2026
Taylor Swift is expected to attend the Sept. 27 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles rather than the Chiefs’ game against the Dolphins in Miami. She is scheduled to debut a new music video and receive the inaugural Artist Director Honors.
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Russian Pranksters Dupe OpenAI Officials Into Video Chat About ‘Offensive’ AI For Ukraine
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Boston Symphony Musicians approve three-year contract, prevent first strike in 145 years
Andris Nelsons
— Aug 25, 2026
The 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.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Taylor Swift Announces September 25 Release for New Single Patient Zero
Taylor Swift
— Sep 22, 2026
Taylor Swift has announced a brand-new single, 'Patient Zero,' set for release on September 25 with a 24-hour pre-order and a countdown on her website, signaling a highly orchestrated rollout that fans have eagerly parsed for hidden Easter eggs and connections to her recent projects. Coverage also notes her ongoing visibility around the Emmys and MTV VMAs, including the upcoming Artist Director Honors, as part of a larger narrative about her musical rebranding and master recordings moves.
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alena bengtson
well she has to get some money in after mr. swift's million dollars scam lost