Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Music

Cristian Macelaru Cues a New Era at the Cincinnati Symphony

Cristian Macelaru has started his tenure as the music director of the storied Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Source link

Danny Thompson, Bassist Who Defied Folk Conventions, Dies at 86

A bedrock of the idiosyncratic British group Pentangle, he went on to play with a host of luminaries, including Roy Orbison, Eric Clapton and Kate Bush. Source link

John Lodge, Singer and Bassist With the Moody Blues, Dies at 82

He wrote some of the band’s signature songs, including “Ride My See-Saw” and “I’m Just a Singer (in a Rock and Roll Band).” Source link

Overlooked No More: Violeta Parra, Folk ‘Genius’ Who Redefined Latin American Music

A self-taught composer and interpreter, she led an unconventional and itinerant life devoted to spreading Chilean folkloric music. Source link

Judge Dismisses Drake’s Lawsuit Over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’

The Canadian rapper sued for defamation and harassment, and accused the record company behind both artists of boosting his rival. Source link

Dolly Parton Addresses Health Fears After Sister’s Plea for Prayers

In a video post on social media, the country music superstar, who is 79, played down the recent health challenges that prompted her to delay her Las Vegas residency. Source link

The Sound of ‘Ophelia’

Inspired by Taylor Swift’s “Showgirl” single, listen to a playlist of songs that use the tragic “Hamlet” heroine as inspiration. Source link

Chris Dreja, a Founding Member of the Yardbirds, Dies at 78

A rhythm guitarist and bassist, he was a “rock” for a band whose fiery lead players, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page, had no shortage of ego. Source link

Kristi Noem Says ICE Will Be ‘All Over’ the Super Bowl

After the homeland security secretary’s comments, Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican rapper who will headline the Super Bowl halftime show, responded on “Saturday Night Live.” Source link

‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Review: Taylor Swift Has a Lust for Love (and Her Foes)

On her 12th original album, the pop superstar sounds hungry to embrace her future — but not until she attends to some unfinished business. Source link
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