Andrew Limbong

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Comments From Spotify CEO Anger Some Musicians

Monday, August 10, 2020

Spotify is one of few companies finding success during the pandemic. But recent comments from CEO Daniel Ek have rubbed some musicians the wrong way. Some argue for a change in the payout formula.

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TikTok Artists Think Of Backup Plans As Trump Signs Order To Ban The App

Friday, August 07, 2020

Creators on TikTok are caught in the middle of a battle between President Trump and the Chinese government. With the possibility of the platform shutting down, some are coming up with backup plans.

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An Easy Cold Brew Recipe You Can Make At Home

Friday, July 31, 2020

Missing your regular cup of cold brew? We get it — it's hot outside, and maybe you're avoiding unnecessary outings. Life Kit walks you through a super simple cold brew recipe you can make at home.

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Adrian Tomine's New Memoir: 'The Loneliness Of The Long-Distance Cartoonist'

Saturday, July 25, 2020

Cartoonist Adrian Tomine's new memoir highlights the many sad and lonely moments he's had on book tour.

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Independent Venues Face Bleak Future Without Aid

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Small music venues in the US are looking for a lifeline — and a new bill in Congress called the Restart Act might be it. Advocates say the future of independent clubs relies on government relief.

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Kanye West Tweets, Then Deletes, Claims Of His Family's Concern — And More

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

West has announced he's running for president. Following an apparent campaign rally on Sunday, the rapper said in a string of now-deleted tweets that his wife was trying to "lock me up with a doctor."

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New Bill Aims To Help Music Venues Suffering Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Saturday, July 18, 2020

Small music venues in the US are looking for a lifeline — and a new bill in Congress called The Restart Act might be it. Advocates say the future of independent venues relies on government relief.

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Ghost Ship Fire Victims To Receive $32.7 Million Settlement From City Of Oakland

Friday, July 17, 2020

The deadly fire at the warehouse-turned-arts space killed 36 people.

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Fired Over Anti-Semitic Comments, Nick Cannon Wants 'Wild 'N Out' Ownership

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

The actor and comedian was fired from his long-running show Wild 'N Out for anti-Semitic comments he made on his podcast. He is demanding full ownership of the brand he helped create.

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Kelly Preston, Actress And Wife Of John Travolta, Dead At 57

Monday, July 13, 2020

Preston died after a two-year battle with breast cancer. She acted in various TV shows but rose to fame after her role in the 1988 Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito comedy, Twins.

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'Dungeons & Dragons' Tries To Banish Racist Stereotypes

Monday, June 29, 2020

The classic role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons has announced changes aimed at correcting racist in-game descriptions — including altering how some mythical races are deemed monstrous and evil.

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Huey, The Rapper Behind 'Pop, Lock & Drop It,' Killed In St. Louis Shooting

Friday, June 26, 2020

The Kinloch, Mo., native was shot Thursday night in his hometown, according to St. Louis County Police. He was 32 years old.

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Joel Schumacher, Director Of 'St. Elmo's Fire' And 'Batman Forever,' Dead At 80

Monday, June 22, 2020

The filmmaker was known for his hit '80s movies The Lost Boys and St. Elmo's Fire as well as his work on the Batman movie franchise.

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Study: TV Police Shows Affect Real-World Policing

Saturday, June 13, 2020

Some police procedurals are getting booted off television. One study reveals how TV portrays police and the criminal justice system can interfere with attempts at reform.

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Poetry Foundation Leaders Resign After Criticism Of Their Response To Protests

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

The Poetry Foundation announced today that two of its leaders have stepped down, after poets associated with the organization criticized their response to the police killing of George Floyd.

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HBO Max Shelves 'Gone With The Wind' Temporarily For 'Racial Prejudices'

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

HBO Max has temporarily removed the 1939 film Gone with the Wind from its streaming service. The company says it will return with a "discussion of its historical context."

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Cease-And-Desist Order Issued Against 1st Concert As Arkansas Reopens

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Despite announced safety measures, the indoor show planned for Friday would have been in violation of the state's health directives. The promoter has agreed to postpone the event.

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2020 Pulitzer Prize Winners Include 'This American Life' — See A Full List

Monday, May 04, 2020

This year's Pulitzer Prize board awarded its first audio reporting award to the staff of This American Life for a piece on the Trump administration's "Remain in Mexico" policy.

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A Music-Selling Platform Waives Some Fees To Support Artists During The Pandemic

Friday, May 01, 2020

The music-selling platform Bandcamp is waiving its fees for one day a month for the next three months to support artists during the pandemic.

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Why Ticket Holders Are Struggling To Get Refunds For Concerts And Live Events

Friday, April 24, 2020

Entertainment companies Live Nation and AEG have modified their refund policies for postponed events. Getting money back would depend on whether a concert or a game has a firm rescheduled date.

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