MUSIC

Mar 27 2026SCIENCE

Mayonnaise Beats the Drum: A New Musical Surprise

Scientists teamed up with a popular mayo brand to find out if the creamy condiment can play music. The idea started as a joke on a cartoon, but researchers now say it can. They used science to test whether mayo can make or change sound in a clear way. The study looked at how instruments normally wo

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Mar 27 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Big‑City Show: Weezer’s Final Arena Blowout

Weezer will play a massive concert in Los Angeles for the first time as their “Weezer: The Gathering” tour reaches its finish line. The band kicked off the 32‑city run in Sacramento on September 8 and will wrap up with three shows: San Diego on October 21, Las Vegas on October 23, and the Crypto. co

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Mar 27 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Look at the Upcoming Film of the Hit Musical Hadestown

The musical Hadestown, which won eight Tony Awards in 2019, is getting a film version. This isn't just any film—it's a recorded live performance from London's West End. The movie will hit theaters on July 24 in North America, with UK dates still to be announced. The producers are planning more Broad

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Mar 26 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Austin Music Grants Shake Up the Scene

The city of Austin is rolling out a fresh round of music funding that will reach 399 artists, promoters and venues. A total of $7. 1 million is being distributed this spring after the launch of a new Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment office. The decision sparked heated debate among musici

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Mar 25 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Gainesville’s Hot Arts & Music Lineup

The city is buzzing with shows and events that mix music, theater, and art. First up, a new musical set to the famous tunes of Jimmy Buffett is running at the local community playhouse until April 12. It promises laughs and heart, but there’s no show on Easter. Next, a family‑friendly musical based

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Mar 25 2026POLITICS

Village Quiet Rule Gets a Fresh Take

The village council plans to change the noise ordinance this spring, aiming to keep quiet for residents while still letting music events happen. A key point is balancing the peace of homes next to performance spots with community benefit from concerts and festivals. Council members say the new

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Mar 23 2026ENTERTAINMENT

What’s Hot to Watch and Listen This Week

A special show about “Hannah Montana” will air soon. Miley Cyrus appears in the anniversary episode, and fans can see new footage from her early career. New songs are also coming out. Swedish singer Robyn drops fresh tracks that blend pop with electronic beats. American artist Charlie Puth

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Mar 22 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Showtime Picks and Cultural Thoughts

"The series that’s grabbing my attention right now is a show about people who are smart, hardworking and face all kinds of messes in the world. The creators use short moments of skill and care to show that adults can manage complex systems, which feels hopeful in a tough world. I’m also counting

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Mar 21 2026CRIME

AI‑Song Scam Hits $8 Million, Man Must Pay Back

A North Carolina resident admitted to fabricating thousands of AI‑generated tracks and using fake listeners to trick major music services into paying him more than $8 million in royalties. He pleaded guilty to a single wire‑fraud conspiracy charge before a federal judge and will be sentenced in July

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Mar 21 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Shows, Songs and Games to Watch This Week

This week brings a mix of fresh films, music and games that you can stream on your favorite devices. A special celebrating the 20th anniversary of a famous teen show will appear on Disney+. Miley Cyrus returns for music, clips and an interview. Netflix offers its first Major League Baseball ga

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