Category: music
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Tiny Desk Contest Tour Kicks Off in Los Angeles, Editor Shares 2026 Favorites
NPR Music's Tiny Desk Contest On the Road tour kicks off in Los Angeles with Cure For Paranoia. Series editor Lars Gotrich also shares his favorite "left-of-center" entries from the 2026 contest.
EntertainmentMediaMusicDigital and Print PublishingSocial Issues Tiny Desk ContestCure For ParanoiaLos AngelesLars GotrichNPR MusicMusic Tour
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Media Monitor: NPR Music Connects Black Music Month to Civil Rights Movement Amid Voting Rights Act Changes
NPR Music reports on the historical ties between Black Music Month and the Civil Rights Movement, noting recent Supreme Court actions. It also covers new music releases, a Michael Jackson biopic, and a 'Song of the Summer' contender.
Politics and GovernmentMediaEntertainmentGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesMusicDigital and Print Publishing Black Music MonthCivil Rights MovementVoting Rights ActNPR MusicMusic IndustryMichael JacksonTiny Desk Concert
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Media Monitor: CBC Reports on Actor Deaths, Trump Rally, and Hollywood Trends
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reports on the deaths of actors James Handy and Anthony Head, President Trump's canceled concerts and planned rally, and new trends in Hollywood film production.
EntertainmentPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFilm and TVGeneral PoliticsMusicArtificial Intelligence James HandyAnthony HeadDonald TrumpMasters of the UniverseHollywoodLos AngelesCBC PoliticsCanadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
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Media Monitor: Trump Announces New Lineup for 250th Anniversary Rally
USA TODAY reports President Trump has announced a new lineup for a rally celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary, following several musicians pulling out of a prior Freedom 250 event.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentGeneral PoliticsMusic Donald J Trump250th AnniversaryPresidential RallyFreedom 250MusiciansPoliticsUSA TODAY
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Media Monitor: Cornell Chronicle Reports on Punk Rock, Climate Change, AI, and Health Concerns
Cornell Chronicle reports on punk rock history, climate change's impact on wine, and AI-generated shadow art. It also covers ultraprocessed foods, corporate strategy, and includes AP and USA Today reports on AI energy use and monkeypox.
Science & TechnologyBusinessHealthEntertainmentLaw EnforcementArtificial IntelligenceClimate ChangeMedical ScienceFinancial MarketsEnvironmentMusic Punk rockWine grapesUltraprocessed foodsCorporate strategyMonkeypoxCornell Chronicle
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City of Fairfax Unveils Diverse Cultural Arts Calendar and Call for Artists
The City of Fairfax announces a varied lineup of cultural arts events, including a call for art for its Mini-Art Vending Machines, a film screening, an art class, and upcoming exhibitions and Pride celebrations extending into 2026.
EntertainmentEnvironmentMusicFilm and TVSocial IssuesEducation Fairfax CityCultural ArtsArt ExhibitionFilm SeriesMini-Art Vending MachinesArt WorkshopPride Month
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Media Monitor: NPR Reports on Immigration Funding, Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire, Federal Worker Changes, World Cup Heat Risks, and Citizenship Revocations
NPR is reporting on Senate Republicans' immigration funding efforts, a renewed Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, Trump's executive order on federal workers, World Cup heat risks, and a deep dive into citizenship revocations.
Politics and GovernmentConflictWorldEntertainmentGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentMiddle EastMusicLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Donald TrumpImmigrationIsrael-Lebanon CeasefireFederal WorkersWorld CupCitizenship RevocationsCopper TheftNPR Breaking NewsNPR
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Library of Congress Acquires Rare Songbook from Historic U.S. Exploring Expedition
The Library of Congress has acquired a unique 19th-century songbook from the U.S. Exploring Expedition, featuring compositions by sailors and scientists. This rare manuscript offers insights into shipboard music and American exploration history.
Science & TechnologyEntertainmentPolitics and GovernmentWorldMusicFederal GovernmentMilitaryEducationEnvironment U.S. Exploring ExpeditionLibrary of CongressMusic DivisionSea ShantiesJames Dwight DanaJames Croxall PalmerAmerican ExplorationU.S. Library of Congress
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National Mall 250th Anniversary Concert Series Collapses Amid Politicization Concerns
A planned National Mall concert series celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary has faltered as artists withdraw over politicization concerns, prompting President Trump to suggest a rally instead.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentMediaScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentArtificial IntelligenceMusicSocial IssuesDigital and Print Publishing Donald J TrumpFreedom 250National MallConcerts250th AnniversaryKennedy CenterAI-generated content
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The Go-Go's 'Beauty and the Beat' Joins National Recording Registry
The Go-Go's debut album, 'Beauty and the Beat,' has been inducted into the 2026 National Recording Registry. The iconic record is celebrated for its unique place in music history as the only No. 1 Billboard album by an all-female rock…
EntertainmentMediaMusicDigital and Print PublishingSocial Issues The Go-Go'sBeauty and the BeatNational Recording RegistryBelinda CarlisleCharlotte CaffeyNew WaveRock MusicU.S. Library of Congress
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DC Arts Commission Unveils New Exhibition, Seeks Public Input on Strategic Plan
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities announces a new collage exhibition, seeks feedback on its strategic plan, and highlights numerous arts and culture opportunities and events across Washington D.C.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEntertainmentMediaGeneral PoliticsEconomyEducationSocial IssuesMusicDigital and Print Publishing DC Commission on the Arts and HumanitiesArt ExhibitionStrategic PlanningCommunity EngagementGoGo MusicWashington D.C.Arts and CultureDC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH)
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Met Museum Announces "Musical Bodies" Exhibition and Press Preview
The Met Fifth Avenue will host a press preview for its new "Musical Bodies" exhibition on June 1, 2026. The exhibition, exploring music and the human form, opens to the public on June 7 and runs until September 27, 2026.
EntertainmentMediaMusicDigital and Print PublishingEducation Metropolitan Museum of ArtMusical BodiesExhibitionArt & CultureMuseumsNew York CityPress PreviewMet Museum
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Media Monitor: Trump Rally Organized After Concert Cancellations
The Washington Post reports Donald J Trump's advisers quickly organized a June 24 rally for the Great American State Fair after many performers dropped out of a National Mall concert series.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentGeneral PoliticsMusicElection Donald J TrumpRallyNational MallWashington PostGreat American State FairConcertsJune 24The Washington Post
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Media Monitor: Washington Post Columnist Reflects on Paul McCartney and Aging
The Washington Post features a column by Geoff Edgers, who reflects on Paul McCartney's approach to aging and authenticity, revising an earlier opinion about his performances.
EntertainmentMediaMusicDigital and Print Publishing Paul McCartneyGeoff EdgersThe Washington PostAgingAuthenticityJournalism
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Media Monitor: NPR Music Explores Definitive Millennial Song, Reports on New Releases and Jazz Icons
NPR Music explores what defines the millennial generation's anthem, while also reporting on new albums from Boards of Canada and Drake, and tributes to jazz legends Miles Davis and Sonny Rollins.
EntertainmentMediaMusicDigital and Print PublishingSocial IssuesComputers and Internet MillennialsPop CultureNPR MusicDrakeMiles DavisSonny Rollins
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Media Monitor: Washington Post Reports on New Weight Loss Drug, Congressional Absence, and Fair Performer Withdrawals
The Washington Post is reporting on Eli Lilly's experimental GLP-1 drug, Rep. Tom Kean Jr.'s absence from Congress, and performer withdrawals from the Great American State Fair.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentEntertainmentBusinessMedical ScienceGeneral PoliticsCongressSocial IssuesMusic Eli LillyGLP-1Tom Kean Jr.Great American State FairPoliticsWeight LossThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: Over Half of Great American State Fair Performers Withdraw
The Washington Post is reporting that more than half of the performers for the Great American State Fair on the National Mall have withdrawn, citing politics and threats.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesMusic Bret MichaelsMartina McBrideGreat American State FairFreedom 250National MallPoliticsThe Washington Post
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Met Museum Announces Press Preview for "Musical Bodies" Exhibition
The Met Museum invites press to an exclusive preview of its "Musical Bodies" exhibition on June 1. The exhibition, supported by several key funds, will open to the public from June 7 to September 27, 2026.
MediaEntertainmentEducationMusicDigital and Print Publishing Musical BodiesThe Met Fifth AvenueExhibitionPress PreviewMetropolitan Museum of ArtNew YorkArts & CultureMet Museum
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Library of Congress Blog Explores Music Authenticity Through Anime 'Carole & Tuesday'
A Library of Congress guest blog connects the anime "Carole & Tuesday" to American popular music, exploring how institutions preserve and define musical authenticity, and highlighting cross-cultural exchange during AAPI Heritage Month.
EntertainmentMediaWorldMusicFilm and TVDigital and Print PublishingEducationSocial IssuesAsia Carole & TuesdayLibrary of CongressAuthenticityShinichirō WatanabeJoni MitchellAAPI Heritage MonthU.S. Library of Congress
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Sony Pictures Highlights New Entertainment Offerings
Sony Pictures invites audiences to discover its latest content across movies, trailers, home entertainment, TV, and soundtracks, providing a broad range of new options for viewers.
EntertainmentMediaFilm and TVDigital and Print PublishingMusic Sony PicturesMoviesTrailersHome EntertainmentTVSoundtracks
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Sony Pictures Invites Audiences to Discover New Entertainment Content
Sony Pictures invites audiences to discover its latest movies, trailers, home entertainment, TV shows, and soundtracks. Explore new releases and updates from the studio's diverse entertainment catalog.
EntertainmentMediaBusinessFilm and TVMusic Sony PicturesMoviesTrailersHome EntertainmentTVSoundtracks
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Cure For Paranoia Triumphs at Tiny Desk with Inspiring Performance of Past Entries
2026 Tiny Desk Contest winners Cure For Paranoia performed an inspiring concert, showcasing their perseverance by featuring songs from their past contest submissions, including a tribute to lead emcee Cameron's late mother.
EntertainmentMediaMusicDigital and Print PublishingSocial Issues Cure For ParanoiaTiny Desk ContestConcertPerseveranceCameronNPR
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Columbia University Celebrates Achievements, Alumni Success, and Community Engagement
Columbia University highlights recent graduates, Emmy-nominated alumna Sara Barone's music career, a historic NCAA bid for Women's Rowing, and a community event for cancer survivors, alongside the tale of a lost college seal.
BusinessHealthMediaSportEducationMedical ScienceMusicFilm and TVVideo Games Columbia UniversityWomen's RowingSara BaroneKing's College SealCancer SupportNCAA ChampionshipMedia Compositionnewsletter
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Ralph Ellison's "Invisible Man" Endures as a Literary and Cultural Landmark
Ralph Ellison's "Invisible Man," a 1952 masterpiece, explored race and identity, earning the National Book Award. Its themes of invisibility and urban migration continue to resonate, influencing literature and the Black Arts Movement.
EntertainmentMediaPolitics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesDigital and Print PublishingMusic Ralph EllisonInvisible ManAmerican LiteratureAfrican AmericanHarlemNational Book AwardIdentityU.S. Library of Congress
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Media Monitor: France 24 Reports on Jazz Legend's Death, Middle East Strikes, and Global News
France 24 is reporting on the death of jazz icon Sonny Rollins, new US strikes in the Middle East, the Ebola outbreak, and other international developments.
EntertainmentMusic Sonny RollinsMiddle EastEbolaWorld CupJazzUkraineWest BankFrance 24
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Media Monitor: NPR Music reviews Marisa Anderson's new album, covers Drake, SNL, and symphony appointment
NPR Music reports on Marisa Anderson's new album exploring global folk music, Drake's latest releases, SNL musical guest rankings, and new symphony director Elim Chan.
EntertainmentMediaWorldMusicFilm and TVSocial IssuesMiddle EastAsia Marisa AndersonHarry SmithFolk MusicDrakeSaturday Night LiveElim ChanMusic IndustryNPR Music
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Mayor Bass to Address K-EXPO USA K-POP Concert
Mayor Karen Bass will speak at the inaugural K-EXPO USA K-POP Concert in Downtown L.A. on May 24. The event highlights the growing cultural and economic ties between Los Angeles and the Republic of Korea, representing a multi-million dollar investment.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEntertainmentGeneral PoliticsEconomyMusic Karen BassLos AngelesRepublic of KoreaK-EXPO USAK-POP ConcertCultural PartnershipEconomic PartnershipLA Mayors Office
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Library of Congress Uncovers First Piece Performed in Coolidge Auditorium
After a century, researchers have identified J.S. Bach’s BWV 715 as the inaugural work in the Coolidge Auditorium, revealing the thoughtful programming that blended tradition and innovation for the Library of Congress concert series.
EntertainmentMediaMusicDigital and Print PublishingFederal Government J.S. BachCoolidge AuditoriumLibrary of CongressMusic HistoryConcert SeriesCarl EngelLynnwood FarnamU.S. Library of Congress
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Library of Congress to Host June Celebration of American Fashion and Jazz
The Library of Congress will celebrate 250 years of American fashion and the legacy of jazz throughout June, featuring trivia, a costume ball, sneaker culture discussions, and a performance by Stanley Clarke.
EntertainmentPolitics and GovernmentMusicEducationGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues Library of CongressAmerican FashionJazzCostume BallSneaker CultureStanley ClarkeKaren ChiltonU.S. Library of Congress
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Media Monitor: Stephen Colbert Concludes 'The Late Show' with Star-Studded Finale
The Washington Post is reporting on the final episode of Stephen Colbert's 'The Late Show' on CBS, which featured surprise celebrity guests, other late-night hosts, and musical performances.
EntertainmentFilm and TVMusic Stephen ColbertThe Late ShowCBSLate-night televisionCelebrity guestsFinaleEntertainment NewsThe Washington Post