Cleveland officials are considering a new rule that could ease the financial load on many of the city’s intimate music halls. A bill led by Councilman Kris Harsh would lift the 4 % admissions tax on venues that sell no more than 750 tickets. Right now, any place that can host between 150 and 750 peo
The weekend in Long Beach brings more than fast cars. On Friday evening, a famous rapper will perform at the Terrace Theater plaza. He starts his set at 6:30 p. m. , singing songs that many people know. He told fans he loves racing and car culture, which is why he joined the event. The nex
Justin Bieber’s surprise Coachella set this year wasn’t your typical festival performance. Instead of a full production, he leaned into nostalgia by playing his old hits straight off YouTube, even recreating a viral 2025 rant where he told paparazzi to back off. The move divided fans—some called it
The Australian Chamber Orchestra arrives in town with a fresh piece called “Horizon, ” written by composer John Luther Adams. The group, led by violinist and conductor Richard Tognetti, will perform the work during its tour, including a show at 8 p. m. Saturday night in Walton Arts Center on W. Dick
Lee Brice’s new track starts with a simple idea that grew into something bigger. A friend told him about a title, “When the Kingdom Comes, ” and both he and his wife Sara felt it was right. They waited a year and a half, then one night Lee had a sudden burst of inspiration. He knew the chor
The first night of the popular music festival ended early for one act when sudden gusts forced a last‑minute change. An Italian‑American DJ, part of the popular duo Tale of Us, was scheduled to take the main stage at 12:00 a. m. after Sabrina Carpenter had finished her set. At about 12:17 a. m
Hideo Kojima doesn’t just build video games—he builds bridges to culture. For years, he’s quietly slipped music, films, and art into his games, giving players a nudge toward sounds and stories they might never seek out alone. Death Stranding didn’t just drop players into a post-apocalyptic world; it
Bill Ackman’s investment firm now owns over 4% of Universal Music Group—the company behind artists like Taylor Swift and Drake—and he thinks moving the Dutch-based label to a US stock exchange could unlock hidden value. His plan involves swapping shares into a US-listed shell company, a move he clai
In March, a man named Joseph found himself in an Arkansas jail after being charged with child molestation. He sent his wife, Kendra, a heartfelt message from the cell block, saying he loved her and hoped she was doing well. She replied quickly, encouraging him to stay strong. The next day, after a
A 1979 disco anthem is getting a modern twist as Gen Z’s go-to tool for attracting money. Anita Ward’s “Ring My Bell” isn’t just a nostalgic throwback—it’s being framed as a sonic charm for financial luck. TikTok users swear by looping the track daily, mixing it with affirmations like “cancel my deb
