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DW looks at some of the favorites expected to triumph at the world's biggest live music show.

The final for the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest takes place in Basel, Switzerland. Some 160 million people are expected to tune in to this year's event. DW looks at some of the favorites expected to triumph at the world's biggest live music show.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Ghana's anti-LGBTQ+ bill has sparked intense debate on its impact on family values and human rights.

Ghana's parliament has reignited controversy with an anti-LGBTQ+ bill, sparking intense debate on its impact on family values and human rights.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Kelsey Plum breaks a WNBA points record in Sparks' season-opening win

Kelsey Plum begins her Los Angeles Sparks career by scoring 37 points in an 84-67 season-opening win over the expansion Golden State Valkyries.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 4 hours ago

Pope Leo XIV's favorite baseball team to honor him with iconic new ballpark addition

Pope Leo XIV is being honored at the Chicago White Sox's Rate Field with a graphic installation, marking his 2005 World Series attendance and Chicago roots.

Fox News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

New Canucks coach Adam Foote hopes shutdown past can help spark scoring -- May 15, 2025

After facing NHL’s top snipers for nearly two decades, new Vancouver Canucks coach Adam Foote says he can help boost team’s offence

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 9 hours ago

Musicians Union Slams Trump's Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen Tantrum

American Federation Musicians defends Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen after Donald Trump’s attacks, backing their right to free expression.

Rolling Stone - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Parking meter deal that Chicagoans love to hate gets $15.5 million worse

A settlement with Chicago Parking Meters LLC stems from a risky pandemic-era scheme authorized by former Mayor Lori Lightfoot.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 10 hours ago

Heartbreaking reason Justin Bieber was forced to sell music catalog for $200M: doc

Bieber's 2022 alleged money troubles are being explored in a new documentary.

New York Post - Entertainment - 11 hours ago

Florida Airport Shut Down After Fire Erupts in Parking Garage

Videos shared to social media showed thick black smoke billowing from the garage.

Epoch Times - US News - 12 hours ago

DNREC names 3 new superintendents for 4 state parks

DOVER — Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) officials May 15 announced three new superintendents at Delaware State Parks. Robert Brokus will be …

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Viral black smoke ring sparks wild theories — aliens, locusts, pyros & more

This week’s “Weird But True” dives into the mysterious swirling black ring in Kansas that sent shivers across the internet. “That is just weird,” eyewitness Frankie...

New York Post - Politics - 12 hours ago

Humboldt Park affordable housing development The Ave breaks ground

The 52-unit affordable housing development at 3601 W. Chicago Ave. will have one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Ana de Armas calls working with Tom Cruise 'so much fun' as pair sparks relationship rumors

Ana de Armas teases working with Tom Cruise amid romance rumors. The duo are collaborating on upcoming projects with filmmakers Doug Liman and Christopher McQuarrie.

Fox News - Entertainment - 13 hours ago

Florida airport closes after vehicle catches fire in parking garage, officials say

Officials say a Florida airport was closed after a vehicle caught fire in a parking garage. Arrivals and departures were halted Friday at Jacksonville International Airport as firefighters contained the blaze in an hourly garage near the terminal.

AP News - US News - 13 hours ago

How a Boston ensemble is using medieval music to address modern concerns

“A Gallery of Kings: Uses and Abuses of Power” is a program meant to assure audiences that questions of the present have confronted people in the past.

Boston Globe - Entertainment - 13 hours ago

Music Review: Morgan Wallen's 'I'm The Problem' will be everywhere. Buckle up

Country megastar Morgan Wallen's fourth studio album will be everywhere imminently if it isn't already, writes Associated Press Music Writer Maria Sherman in her review.

AP News - Entertainment - 13 hours ago

Boy dies after shooting at Compton park, shooter remains at large

The shooting was reported shortly after 4 p.m. in the 2100 block of Oris Street where a male juvenile was struck by gunfire, according to a statement. The shooter remains at large.

Los Angeles Times - Health - 14 hours ago

Rihanna makes long-awaited music comeback as she drops first song in 3 years

Rihanna is finally back with new music. But it’s probably not what fans expected. On Friday, May 16, the singer released Friend of Mine, her first song in three years, created for the upcoming...

International The News - Entertainment - 15 hours ago

Music News -- What next for Ireland after failing to reach Eurovision final for eighth time in 10 years?

Ireland has failed to qualify for the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest for the eighth time in 10 years with Norwegian singer Emmy and her song La...

Independent.ie - Entertainment - 17 hours ago

Blake Shelton returns to music with Gwen Stefani duet and talks new TV series -- Blake Shelton is back with his 13th studio album, "For Recreational Use Only," featuring a duet with wife Gwen Stefani, and a new CBS singing competition show called "The Road." -- May 15

Blake Shelton is back with his 13th studio album, "For Recreational Use Only," featuring a duet with wife Gwen Stefani, and a new CBS singing competition show called "The Road."

CBS News - Entertainment - 17 hours ago

Rihanna divides fans after releasing new music for the first time in three years

‘I can’t believe I waited for this,’ wrote one disappointed fan online

Independent UK - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

"Death Becomes Her" earns Tony nods -- With 10 Tony nominations including for best original score, "Death Becomes Her" is earning praise for its music by Julia Mattison and Noel Carey.

With 10 Tony nominations including for best original score, "Death Becomes Her" is earning praise for its music by Julia Mattison and Noel Carey.

CBS News - Entertainment - 17 hours ago

South Park Season 27 Release Date, Trailer, and Everything We Know

Here's when and where you can watch South Park Season 27.

Newsweek - Entertainment - 18 hours ago

Tune-Yards perform "How Big Is The Rainbow" -- Tune-Yards, the Oakland-based project of musicians Merrill Garbus and Nate Brenner, is making a return visit to CBS Saturday Morning. The project started small, with homemade tracks on a hand-held voice recorder, before soaring to worldwide fame with their 2011 album "Whokill." The duo, now married, have been captivating fans and critics ever since. On May 16, they are set to release new album "Better Dreaming." From that new album, here is Tune-Yards with "How Big Is The Rainbow."

Tune-Yards, the Oakland-based project of musicians Merrill Garbus and Nate Brenner, is making a return visit to CBS Saturday Morning. The project started small, with homemade tracks on a hand-held voice recorder, before soaring to worldwide fame with their 2011 album "Whokill." The duo, now married, have been captivating fans and critics ever since. On May 16, they are set to release new album "Better Dreaming." From that new album, here is Tune-Yards with "How Big Is The Rainbow.

CBS News - Entertainment - 18 hours ago

Blake Shelton talks new music -- Blake Shelton is back with "For Recreational Use Only," his first album in four years. He tells Entertainment Tonight's Cassie DiLaura about launching the new CBS series, "The Road," collaborating with wife Gwen Stefani and embracing family life in Oklahoma. -- May 15

Blake Shelton is back with "For Recreational Use Only," his first album in four years. He tells Entertainment Tonight's Cassie DiLaura about launching the new CBS series, "The Road," collaborating with wife Gwen Stefani and embracing family life in Oklahoma.

CBS News - Entertainment - 21 hours ago

How to end the free ride of street parkers -- The Editorial Board

Car owners should pay full freight for their use of city streets, or cede the space to public transit

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 22 hours ago

AP PHOTOS: Eurovision performers gear up for grand final with sparkles and songs

BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — The 69th Eurovision Song Contest will holds its grand final on Saturday night.

AP News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Selin, Burak King, Kajmer lead bold new chapter in Turkish music

With innovative new songs and strong comebacks, Selin, Burak King and Sagopa Kajmer are causing a stir in Turkish music

Daily Sabah - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Long's Park kicks off 2025 Summer Music Series at Tellus360 [photos]

The summer solstice might not be until June 20, but summer in Lancaster County starts in just two weeks.

Lancaster Online - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Music Reviews -- M(h)aol return with radical shake-up and strong new album

The South By South West music festival in Austin, Texas – or SXSW, as it has long been abbreviated – is an important taste-making few days where new bands ...

Independent.ie - Entertainment - 1 day ago

1 killed, 2 wounded in shooting at Calumet Park

Three men in their 20s were arguing with someone who pulled out a gun and fired shots, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Music News - Latest - | Eurovision semi-final 2: Ireland's entry Emmy misses out on place in grand final

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Independent.ie - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Charli XCX Only Made This Music Video 4 Us

Her new music video for “party 4 u” is a treat for longtime fans and an acknowledgment of her newfound popularity.

New York Magazine - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Words, music, and more combine to tell overlooked stories of women of color in Boston

"Narratives of Women of Color in Greater Boston" aims to showcase overlooked histories.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Orcas abandoned in shuttered marine park filmed in algae-infested pool months after closure: 'Must leave now'

Animal activists have circulated footage of the killer whales' plight in the hopes that the French government will rehome them before it's too late.

New York Post - Technology - 1 day ago

Former Lincoln Park High School administrators removed from Chicago Public Schools 'Do Not Hire' list

Former Principal John Thuet and Assistant Principal Michelle Brumfield were fired in 2020 due to allegations that they mishandled claims of sexual misconduct.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Here's Why Halle Berry's Honest Comments About Why A Woman Should Never Play James Bond Have Sparked Tons Of Praise

"Gender-switching quintessentially male characters isn’t empowering women at all, it’s lazy and performative."

BuzzFeed News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Tsunami warning issued in Greece as 5.9 magnitude earthquake sparks urgent alert

The alert follows a 5.9 magnitude earthquake that struck on Wednesday morning

WalesOnline - World - 1 day ago

City installs 11 more speed cameras near schools and parks

The eleven new locations announced Wednesday are the second round of 50 speed cameras that Mayor Brandon Johnson vowed to install to generate $11.4 million in 2025.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 2 days ago

'Nasa Atin Ang Panalo' continues to champion Pinoy music with new major artists

Puregold is once again putting the spotlight on homegrown talent — doubling down on its commitment to connect with Filipino youth, music fans, and everyday dreamers — with the return of its chart-topping 'Nasa Atin Ang Panalo' campaign.

Manila Times - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Vladimir Putin's 100-tonne Satan II 'world's most powerful' missile that sparked WW3 fears

The RS-28 Sarmat, also known as the 'Satan II', missile was announced by the Russian President in 2018 and has been described as the 'most powerful' nuclear weapon in the world, but it has a series of failed tests

WalesOnline - World - 2 days ago

'Thicket of red tape' for Medicaid in GOP bill sparks fears of coverage losses

Republicans are rallying around work requirements and stricter eligibility screenings for Medicaid. Doctors and critics warn they could strip away coverage for rightful enrollees.

NBC News - Health - 2 days ago

Sony racks up record profit on robust performance for music, movies and games

Japanese technology and entertainment company Sony has reported an 18% rise in profit for the fiscal year through March, thanks to the robust performance of its music and video-game operations.

AP News - Technology - 3 days ago

'Gabby's Dollhouse Live!' Musical Is Coming to the U.S. Ahead of First Film: Here's When Tickets Go On Sale

See the full tour schedule and shop the best 'Gabby's Dollhouse' clothing, accessories, toys and gifts.

Hollywood Reporter - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Trump Enters Summit in Saudi Arabia with Music from 'Air Force One'

President Donald Trump made a grand entrance at an economic summit in Saudi Arabia as the theme music from the 1997 Harrison Ford movie "Air Force One" played.

Inside Edition - Politics - 3 days ago

Northbound I-57 lanes reopen after pedestrian hit in south suburban Calumet Park

The unidentified victim was taken to an area hospital with unspecified injuries after the crash on the Far Southwest Side, authorities said.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Music School of Delaware to hold concert in Milford

MILFORD — As part of its centennial celebration, The Music School of Delaware will hold the next concert in its MSOD@100 series, “From Bach to Banjo and Fiddle,” on Tuesday, May 13, …

Bay to Bay News - Entertainment - 3 days ago

Classified, Vishtèn, Maggie Andrew lead 2025 East Coast Music Award winners - Music - | May 12 - |

The awards took place in St. John’s after boycotts and unrest in the music community.

CBC News - Entertainment - 4 days ago

Church fights New Jersey town over plans to seize property and turn it into park

Christ Episcopal Church is fighting Toms River, NJ officials over plans to seize their church property and turn it into a waterfront park.

Fox News - Opinion - 4 days ago

Morgan Wallen breaks silence on 'SNL' after abrupt exit sparked controversy

Morgan Wallen's March 29 appearance and abrupt exit on "Saturday Night Live" sparked rumors that the country music star had a disagreement with the cast.

Fox News - Entertainment - 4 days ago

Disney, Abu Dhabi and the growing theme park economy at 'crossroads' of world

Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, home of Disney's newest planned theme park, has boomed over two decades into one of the biggest consumer economic engines in the world.

CNBC - World - 5 days ago

Parkinson's Disease Linked to Living Near Golf Courses—New Study

Areas that shared drinking water supplies with water used near golf courses were the most greatly impacted, the study shows.

Newsweek - Health - 6 days ago

More than 100 vultures poisoned in South Africa national park

Vultures are key to wildlife ecosystems because of the clean-up work they do, feeding on the carcasses of dead animals.

Euronews - Environment - 7 days ago

Hiking & Outdoors -- Arizona billboards troll Elon Musk over cuts to Saguaro National Park

A progressive group paid for 10 billboards in Arizona to hammer the billionaire over his cuts to national parks.

Phoenix New Times - US News - 8 days ago

Parkinson's patients who take 'magic mushrooms' see key benefits, study finds

A new study finds that psilocybin — a psychedelic compound in certain mushrooms — can improve mood, cognitive function, and motor symptoms in people with Parkinson’s disease.

Fox News - Health - 10 days ago

Idaho police say truck crossed line before causing deadly tour van collision near Yellowstone National Park

Idaho State Police said the pickup truck involved in a deadly crash near Yellowstone National Park crossed the center line before hitting a tour van.

Fox News - US News - 10 days ago

Bears grip PSX as Pakistan-India tensions spark market freefall

The stock market opened to turmoil on Wednesday as fears of an all-out military confrontation between Pakistan and India sent shockwaves through the bourse. The rout came on the heels of escalating...

International The News - Business - 10 days ago

Greedy friend wants to hog kitchen for a week, sparking viral debate online

A Reddit user says a "one-way request" by his girlfriend's friend to use their kitchen for a week so she could cook meals made him uneasy. The online post sparked lots of reaction.

Fox News - Weird - 10 days ago

Business owners take on city they say is playing 'musical chairs' with property in eminent domain case

A St. Louis suburb wants to use eminent domain to raze a commercial area and make way for a $436 million redevelopment project. A judge will decide if that's legal.

Fox News - US News - 10 days ago

Safaa Sultaan gains much weight, sparking health controversy

ALBAWABA - Jordanian actress Safaa Sultaan has been the talk of the internet following her latest TV appearance where she looked with a "puffy" face and

Albawaba - Entertainment - 11 days ago

Man finds 'candy-like' diamond while exploring Arkansas state park: 'Chance of a lifetime'

David DeCook, a resident of Minnesota, recently discovered a stunning 3.81-carat brown diamond while exploring Arkansas' Crater of Diamonds State Park with his family.

Fox News - Weird - 11 days ago

Venues -- Parking at F1 Miami: Pricing, Maps, and More

You must purchase your parking pass before the day of the race.

Miami New Times - Entertainment - 12 days ago

State parks in Florida appear off-limits to development as lawmakers react to outcry

The Florida House passed a bill unanimously protecting state parks from pickleball courts, golf courses and hotel developments.

AP News - Science - 15 days ago

Scientists once thought only humans could bob to music. Ronan the sea lion helped prove them wrong

Researchers say Ronan the sea lion can still keep a beat after all these years. Ronan burst to fame about a decade ago after scientists reported her musical skills.

AP News - Science - 15 days ago

Here's what Penn Medicine Park is serving up this season, from loaded hot dogs to fresh salads

Whether you’re looking for healthy options or just want a good old-fashioned hot dog, baseball fans are in for some culinary surprises this season at Penn Medicine Park, formerly known

Lancaster Online - Entertainment - 17 days ago

The runner who went viral and sparked a campaign for change for women

When a photo of ultrarunner Sophie Power breastfeeding during a race went viral, it sparked a campaign for change.

BBC News - Sports - 17 days ago

This week's good things: Nick Kurtz's dandy MLB debut, a park in West Lampeter, and more [editorial]

THE ISSUE: It’s Friday, the day we take a few moments to highlight the good news in Lancaster County and the surrounding region. Some of these items are welcome developments

Lancaster Online - Opinion - 21 days ago

Trump tariffs lead to surge of imports parked in tax-free 'foreign trade zones'

Foreign trade zones allow companies to store imports without paying tariffs, and they are becoming more popular as President Trump's trade war escalates.

CNBC - World - 23 days ago

NIMBYs trying to ban festivals in London's parks don't get our city

It’s a tale as old as time. For every fun aspect of London living, there is an angry mob of local residents that vehemently oppose it.

Evening Standard - Opinion - 23 days ago

This odd dental habit could spark heart health risks, experts warn

The oral hygiene trend of tongue scraping may improve hygiene and reduce bad breath — but overdoing it could harm heart health by disrupting good bacteria and raising blood pressure risk.

Fox News - Health - 27 days ago

Ramallah Mall opening sparks Palestinian outrage amid Gaza suffering

The grand opening of Icon Mall in Ramallah, complete with music, dancing, and fireworks, has drawn sharp criticism across Palestinian society; Amid Gaza's suffering, the event highlighted growing divides, sparking outrage over perceived indifference and accusations of collaboration with 'oppressive' Israel

YNET News - Top Stories - 28 days ago

New drug for Parkinson's shown to be effective in clinical trials: 'Very encouraged'

A new pill, tavapadon, has shown potential in easing Parkinson’s symptoms while limiting side effects. In patients taking at least 400 mg of levodopa daily, tavapadon helped reduce motor fluctuations.

Fox News - Health - 29 days ago

How Trump's tariffs sparked international rivalry over seafood

Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs have sparked turmoil for industries around the world. In India, shrimp producers say they are among the collateral damage. Fiona Jones reports.

The Globe and Mail - Business - 1 month ago

Video: Devil's whip ritual in El Salvador sparks debate amid Easter

ALBAWABA - An Easter tradition in El Salvador called "talciguines," which usually takes place during the Holy Week and features individuals wearing devi

Albawaba - World - 1 month ago

The colonial ghosts of Uganda's 'Queen Elizabeth' park -- Ashoka Mukpo

KATWE, Uganda — In 1889, the British journalist Henry Morton Stanley stumbled out of the forests of Central Africa into the town of Katwe, a settlement on the shore of a sulfurous volcanic lake. The lake’s vast deposits of salt were famed across the region, drawing traders and making Katwe a desired prize. The Basangora, […]

Mongabay - Environment - 1 month ago

How Indigenous-owned record labels are carving out a better path for traditional music and artists

Sweet Grass Records and others like it make space for Indigenous artists and their traditions

The Globe and Mail - Business - 1 month ago

THICK Open Up About Mental Health in the Music Industry and Staying Sane on Tour: CoSigns Session Fireside Chat

THICK join our CoSigns Sessions Fireside Chat for a discussion on mental health and self-care as touring music professionals. Watch the panel.

Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Gipsy Kings to headline major music festival in Israel

Legendary band to headline Meridian Festival in Ashdod from June 14 to June 21; featuring over 200 artists, week-long festival combines music, theater, film and culinary events to round up cultural event like no other

YNET News - Entertainment - 1 month ago

3 QUESTIONS TO ASK ABOUT YOUR RETIREMENT SAVINGS WHEN STOCKS PLUNGE -- The first weeks of the new Trump administration have sparked stock market jitters and recession fears. Here's advice from top experts.

The first weeks of the new Trump administration have sparked stock market jitters and recession fears. Here's advice from top experts.

CBS News - Business - 1 month ago

Rays nixing new stadium development; team remains committed to reaching 'ballpark solution'

The Tampa Bay Rays had until March 31 to submit paperwork to take the next step toward a $1.3 billion stadium and redevelopment deal in St. Petersburg.

Fox News - Environment - 2 months ago

Trump's metal tariffs take effect, sparking global trade retaliation

Canada, biggest foreign supplier of steel and aluminum to the US, announces 25% retaliatory tariffs on those metals along with computers, sports equipment and other products worth C$29.8 billion in total

YNET News - World - 2 months ago

'I'm not German, I'm not Syrian. I'm in between': Shkoon on uniting Arab and western musical culture

After fleeing the war in Syria, Ameen Khayer met Thorben Beeken and the duo have since been playing to sold-out venues in Europe and the Middle East

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 2 months ago

Plane crashes can spark fear of flying. Here are tips to help you cope. -- If headlines of recent plane crashes​ have you worried about air travel, you're not alone - but there are things to keep in mind to ease flying anxiety.

If headlines of recent plane crashes​ have you worried about air travel, you're not alone — but there are things to keep in mind to ease flying anxiety.

CBS News - Health - 2 months ago

Between trauma and psychedelics: Drug taken at Nova music festival affects PTSD, study finds

More than a year after October 7, most survivors of the Nova festival still suffer from PTSD, and those who were under the influence of alcohol and weed suffer more than others - but a new discovery could change treatment in the future

YNET News - Science - 3 months ago

CBC Kids News - How acting in my school musical made me a braver person - January 10, 2024

Rasleen Buttar tells the story of how she auditioned for her school musical and got the lead, giving her confidence to try new things.

CBC News - Opinion - 4 months ago

Sir Chris Hoy: I could not listen to music after cancer diagnosis – or watch Bambi

Britain’s six-time Olympic cycling champion reveals that anything sentimental has been ‘triggering’ him

Telegraph UK - Health - 5 months ago

Spellbound, review: a bright throwback to the Disney princess musicals – with a twist

Skydance Animation’s Noughties-coded film features fun voice work from Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem and new show tunes from Alan Menken

Telegraph UK - Entertainment - 5 months ago

Deluge of pigeon droppings trap 200 drivers in German car park overnight

Firefighters attend scene two hours late after alarm fails to notify station prompting safety concerns

Telegraph UK - World - 5 months ago

Quincy Jones, Entertainment Titan And Music Mastermind

Quincy Jones, who has died at the age of 91, was a jazzman, composer and tastemaker whose studio chops and arranging prowess connected the dots between the 20th century's constellation of stars.

International Business Times - Entertainment - 6 months ago

People Are Divided Over Dolly Parton Defending The Country Music Association's Decision To Give Beyoncé 0 Nominations For "Cowboy Carter"

“‘They probably only nominated country artists who been doing it for whole their career’ becomes invalid when you see they nominated Post Malone but not Beyonce.”

BuzzFeed News - Entertainment - 7 months ago

Beyonce's 'Cowboy Carter' Snubbed By Country Music Awards

Beyonce did not receive a Country Music Association awards nomination when the nods for the 58th edition were announced Monday, even though her "Cowboy Carter" album proved a cultural phenomenon upon release this year.

International Business Times - Entertainment - 8 months ago

Ashley Park reveals she was hospitalised with critical septic shock

The ‘Emily in Paris’ and ‘Joy Ride’ star said the infection began with a case of tonsillitis

Independent UK - Health - 1 year ago

Real Money, Fake Musicians: Inside a Million-Dollar Instagram Verification Scheme

A jeweler. A plastic surgeon. An OnlyFans Model. They and others received a blue check in likely the biggest Instagram verification scheme revealed to date. After ProPublica started asking questions, Meta removed badges from over 300 accounts.

ProPublica - Technology - 2 years ago

Musicians in Turkey outraged as local authorities ban another music festival

A number of musicians have expressed outrage over the local authorities’ recent move to ban the Zeytinli Rock Festival, which has been held annually in the Burhaniye district of western Balıkesir province since 2014, saying that it’s aimed at “public safety and health, public peace [and] protection of the environment,” local media reported on Friday.

Turkish Minute - Entertainment - 2 years ago

Outrage over racism on the pitch sparks debate about racist slurs against Kurdish team Amedspor

This week in the UEFA Champions League, Europe’s foremost sporting event, French club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) hosted İstanbul’s Başakşehir in the last week of the tournament’s group stage. In the 14th minute of the game, Başakşehir’s assistant coach Pierre Webo became the target of allegedly racist remarks by Romanian assistant referee Constantin Sebastian Coltescu. After a heated argument caused by Coltescu’s comments, the two teams walked off the pitch.

Turkish Minute - Sports - 2 years ago