Dec 31 Watch 5:04 You can thank Mozart for the taste of this wine By Christopher Livesay The Italian region of Tuscany is renowned for its world-class wine. From the vine to the vat, it is a time-honored practice in which little has changed over the centuries. But as Christopher Livesay explains, there’s one small vineyard here… Continue watching
Dec 25 3 members of K-pop sensation BTS diagnosed with COVID-19 By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press Three members of the K-pop superstar group BTS have been infected with the coronavirus after returning from abroad, their management agency said. RM and Jin were diagnosed with COVID-19 on Saturday evening, the Big Hit Music agency said in a… Continue reading
Dec 18 Watch 8:24 Guster, My Morning Jacket, other musicians unite to make concert tours more sustainable By Tom Casciato From gas-guzzling tour buses to concession stands loaded with single-use plastic water bottles, concert tours aren’t exactly easy on the environment. But now, a movement to make touring more climate-friendly is empowering musicians to not only talk about issues like… Continue watching
Dec 07 Drake withdraws 2 Grammy nominations from final ballot By Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press The four-time Grammy winner asked the Recording Academy to withdraw his most recent nominations for best rap album and best rap performance. Continue reading
Nov 26 Stephen Sondheim, theater icon who reshaped musicals, dies at 91 By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press Sondheim influenced several generations of theater songwriters, particularly with such landmark musicals as "Company," "Follies" and "Sweeney Todd." His most famous ballad, "Send in the Clowns," has been recorded hundreds of times. Continue reading
Nov 22 Brit Awards scrap separate male, female prize categories By Associated Press The organizers of the Brit Awards announced Monday they are scrapping separate male and female artist categories in a shakeup designed to make the music prizes more inclusive. Continue reading
Nov 19 Young Dolph left a lasting legacy in Memphis By Adrian Sainz, Associated Press Since the killing of Young Dolph, social media has been filled with messages of respect and love for the rapper, whose music discussed hard-earned lessons of strength and perseverance in the face of difficult circumstances. His acts of charity also… Continue reading
Nov 12 Taylor Swift short film has fans excited for her “Red” redo By Alicia Rancilio, Associated Press Taylor Swift's short film to celebrate "Red (Taylor's Version)" has Swiftie sleuths digging deeper into the expanded lyrics. Continue reading
Nov 07 Watch 3:41 Houston music reporter’s eyewitness account of concert tragedy and investigation By PBS NewsHour A chaotic crush of fans rushing toward the stage at a Travis Scott show at Houston’s Astroworld music festival is being blamed for a ‘mass casualty event,’ that killed at least eight people and injured dozens more. Houston Chronicle music… Continue watching
Oct 25 First steps made in Congress to honor pop superstar Prince By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press Minnesota's Congressional delegation on Monday is introducing a resolution to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to pop superstar Prince, citing his "indelible mark on Minnesota and American culture," The Associated Press has learned. Continue reading