Brandi Carlile has just announced her withdrawal from Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Summit, which is scheduled to take place on the 22nd in Washington, D.C. The singer cited the appearance of Kirstjen Nielson, who is a former Homeland Security director…
Category archives: Politics
Rolling Loud Hong Kong Canceled Because a Lot Could Possibly Go Wrong
The Rolling Loud Hong Kong festival, which was to feature musical artists such as Wiz Khalifa and Migos on October 19-20, has been canceled because of safety concerns relating to the anti-government protests that have been rocking the city. The festiva…
Bassnectar Offers a Free 4-Week High School Class on Climate Change
DJ and record producer Bassnectar has launched a new project from his Be Interactive nonprofit organization. The project will give educators around the world free access to a 4-week class related to climate change. The class includes both coursework an…
Sam Smith Announces He’s Non-Binary, Changes Personal Pronouns from ‘He/Him’ to ‘They/Them’
Award-winning singer and songwriter Sam Smith recently announced a change in personal gender pronouns, requesting to be identified by the non-binary “they/them.” The 27-year-old made and explained the announcement with a series of six tweets. Smith exp…
NFL, Roc Nation Announce Their ‘Inspire Change’ Initiative — Meek Mill, Meghan Trainor Kicking Things Off
In spite of all the controversy created by the NFL’s recent partnership with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, the partnership is aggressively moving forward. The two have announced that Meek Mill, Meghan Trainor and Rapsody will be the NFL’s ‘Inspire Change’ advoca…
Chinese Pop Stars EXO, Lay Zhang, Jackson Wang, and Victoria Song Back China Against Hong Kong
Several prominent Chinese pop stars, including EXO, Lay Zhang, Jackson Wang, and Victoria Song, have voiced their support for the Chinese government amidst the rising tensions in Hong Kong. These C-pop singers uploaded pictures of the Chinese flag to t…
Embracing a Critic, The NFL Names Jay-Z Its “Live Music Entertainment Strategist”
The NFL’s deal with Jay-Z also involves Roc Nation, and goes far beyond music and entertainment. The National Football League (NFL) is now partnering with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation for its music and entertainment endeavors, though the deal goes far beyond ent…
How Cannabis Is Shaping The 2020 Presidential Election
A closer look at where the political winds are blowing.
46 Concerts In 46 Cities To Elect The 46th President
46 For 46 was created to use the power of music to unseat President Trump in the next election. Launched by former music manager Kyle Frenette, the campaign has already attracted artists like Bon Iver, Patty Griffen, Sylvan Esso and Dashboard Confessional. The 46 for 46 campaign is partnering with…
As Austria’s Government Collapses In Scandal, a Shadowy Weird Al Yankovic Emerges
In the wake of Austria’s biggest scandal in decades, a comedic spoof track is lightening the mood. Americans often confuse Austrians with Australians, part of a regularly myopic worldview. But anyone residing in Europe these days, and in particular Ce…