Gustavo Dudamel Begins a New Era at the New York Philharmonic

The acclaimed Venezuelan conductor takes leadership of the New York Philharmonic with plans to expand audiences and cross musical boundaries.
Thousands Rally Outside Kennedy Center Over Cultural Institution’s Future

Demonstrators fear an indefinite closure could permanently change the Kennedy Center, while supporters of the plan say major repairs are needed.
Burna Boy Will Headline NFL’s First Regular-Season Game in Paris

The Nigerian star will perform at halftime when the Steelers and Saints play the NFL’s first regular-season game in Paris.
Latin Grammy Nominations Showcase the Range of Global Latin Music

Karol G, Rosalía, Jorge Drexler and Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso received seven Latin Grammy nominations each, while Edgar Barrera leads the field with 10.
Hispanic Heritage Month Begins With a Focus on America’s Diverse Latino Communities

National Hispanic Heritage Month begins September 15, recognizing the histories and contributions of more than 70 million Hispanic Americans.
AI-Altered Sports Video Sparks Apology and a Warning About Synthetic Media
Arch Manning apologized after laughing about an altered video that falsely showed a coach slapping ESPN reporter Holly Rowe.
Promoters Dropped Macklemore From Ed Sheeran Tour After Political Comments

Ed Sheeran says promoters, not he personally, removed Macklemore from the tour after the rapper’s pro-Palestinian comments.
Jean Smart Makes Emmy History as ‘Widow’s Bay’ Wins Record 14 Awards

Jean Smart earned a fifth consecutive lead-actress Emmy while ‘Widow’s Bay’ set a comedy-series record with 14 wins.
Oprah Winfrey Brings a New Live Conversation Event to the Sphere

Oprah Winfrey is taking a new live conversation event to the Sphere, blending interviews, storytelling and immersive production.
Lil Durk Acquitted of Murder-for-Hire Charges but Remains in Custody

The Chicago rapper was cleared in one federal trial but remains jailed while awaiting a separate racketeering case.
