The pop music legend behind iconic music videos for songs “Roar,” “E.T.,” “Last Friday Night,” and “California Gurls” is getting the VMAs‘ most-coveted award. On Thursday, MTV announced that Katy Perry will be given the Vanguard Award at this year’s ceremony on Sept. 11. She’s also slated to perform at …
Read More »Hear Willie Nelson's Tom Waits Cover Ahead of Album That Finds Him 'Facing Death With Grace'
The announcement of Willie Nelson‘s 76th studio album, Last Leaf on the Tree, comes with good news and better news. The good news is that the lead single is Nelson’s cover of Tom Waits’ “Last Leaf,” a track that Waits cut with Keith Richards for 2011’s Bad as Me. The …
Read More »Project 2025 Would Be a Disaster for Veterans
As former President Donald Trump tries to distance himself from Project 2025, it’s becoming more clear how devastating it will be for our veterans. The conservative personnel and policy program, intended to guide the next Republican administration, is gaining attention as the presidential campaign heats up. Despite Trump’s attempts to …
Read More »Tinashe's Freak is Unmatchable on 'Quantum Baby'
Let’s be honest here: how could anybody match Tinashe’s freak? Ten years after turning heads with her excellent debut Aquarius, and the smash “2 On,” Tinashe is hitting new peaks this year. “Nasty” was one of the most indelible hits of summer 2024—a pop summer that was not exactly skimpy …
Read More »Halsey Follows Her Britney-Pop With Dark Rock Song 'Lonely Is the Muse'
Halsey promised some more rock music, and she’s already delivering. On Thursday, the pop star released the dark rock single “Lonely Is the Muse,” providing a stark contrast to the 2000s pop-referencing single “Lucky.” “I always knew I was a martyr and that Jesus was one too / But I …
Read More »Waxahatchee Brings 'Tigers Blood' Single '365' to 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'
While some people are having a Brat summer and bumping “365” by Charli XCX, others are keeping things very demure and very cutesy with Waxahatchee‘s “365” from her latest album, Tiger Blood. The indie musician performed the record during her latest appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, with an introduction from …
Read More »You Are Still an Artist: How Creatives Can Navigate Modern Financial Times and Stay True to Ourselves
When I was touring Europe as a classical singer, performing in majestic venues, castles and cathedrals, I experienced the pinnacle of artistic expression and cultural immersion. Singing at esteemed venues like Guildhall in London, the UK House of Commons and The Vatican for the World Changers Summit has been an …
Read More »'Daughters' Captures a Father-Daughter Dance in Prison. There Will Be Tears
At a TED talk in 2012, Angela Patton, the CEO of the nonprofit organization Girls for Change, told a story. She was running a summer immersion program in Richmond, Virginia, called Camp Diva. Patton asked the dozen or so attendees if there was something the camp could do to foster …
Read More »'Rust' Director Speaks Out on Alec Baldwin Trial: 'Does It Matter If I Think It's Fair or Not?'
Joel Souza, who directed the ill-fated movie Rust, wished for his own death after the bullet that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on set also struck him in October 2021. In an in-depth Vanity Fair interview, the filmmaker explained that the bullet he took in his shoulder missed his lungs “by …
Read More »Mastering Employee Retention: Strategies to Keep Your Best Talent
Over my 30-year career, I have witnessed firsthand the challenges and rewards of employee retention. Retaining top talent is more than just a competitive advantage — it’s essential for sustaining growth, fostering innovation, and maintaining a positive work culture. Here, I share insights from my experience on why employee retention …
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