The New York Times – Music:
Nearly 40,000 fans came out to hear the rapper formerly known as Kanye West in the Netherlands on Saturday, even as other European countries had canceled his concerts.
Author: Claire Moses
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‘La La Land’ Orchestral Performance Saved by Keyboardist in the Audience
The New York Times – Music:
After a musician fell ill during a live performance of the score from ‘La La Land,’ the composer Justin Hurwitz asked for a sight reader. A 21-year-old student stepped up.
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After Eurovision Final, Dismay That Politics Didn’t Play a Bigger Role
The New York Times – Music:
Politics isn’t supposed to influence the international song contest, but more than one official commented on how countries voted this year.
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The Latest Toy to Jump to the Big Screen: Labubu
The New York Times – Film:
Pop Mart and Sony announced on Thursday that they were developing a feature film about the fuzzy trinkets. “It’s completely ruthless marketing,” one expert said.
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Pussycat Dolls Announce New Single and Reunion Tour
The New York Times – Music:
You’re in luck: The early 2000s girl group announced a new single and a reunion tour on Thursday.
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Chappell Roan Leaves Casey Wasserman Agency Over Epstein Files
The New York Times – Music:
Casey Wasserman, who founded and leads the talent agency bearing his name, exchanged flirtatious emails with Ghislaine Maxwell in the early 2000s.
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Amsterdam’s Latest Effort to Fight Excessive Tourism: No New Hotels
The New York Times – Travel:
The city wants no more than 20 million hotel stays annually. The measure is one of multiple efforts to control the flow of visitors.