Matt Gaetz Refuses to Watch Super Bowl Because of Black National Anthem: The Kansas City Chiefs will face the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday to crown the 2023 ...
newsweek.com/matt-gaetz-refuses-watch-super-bowl-over-black-national-anthem-performance-1868867

Key FactsMatt Gaetz Boycotts Super Bowl Over Black National Anthem
Feb 11 24 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newsweek.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newsweek.com
- Rep. Matt Gaetz refuses to watch Super Bowl LVIII due to planned performance of Black National Anthem.
- 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' known as Black National Anthem, written in 1900 by James Weldon Johnson.
- NFL previously featured song in 2020 and 2021 games to support social justice efforts.
- Criticism of the song from Republican representatives is not uncommon.
Matt Gaetz Gets Brutally Roasted For Suggesting Israeli Arabs Can’t Vote: ‘Almost Attorney Gen ...
mediaite.com/politics/matt-gaetz-gets-brutally-roasted-for-suggesting-israeli-arabs-cant-vote-almost-attorney-general/
Trump’s Maga base divided on use of military might against Iran: As a decision on involvement looms, some of the president’s most ardent supporters have turned ...
irishtimes.com/world/middle-east/2025/06/19/trumps-maga-base-divided-on-use-of-military-might-against-iran/

Key FactsDivisions Emerge Among Trump Supporters Over Iran Strike
Jun 18 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Potential U.S. involvement in striking Iran has revealed deep disagreements within Trump's political base.
- Key MAGA figures like Steve Bannon caution against entering another Middle East war without a diplomatic solution.
- Trump insists he opposes fighting but prioritizes preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
- This internal conflict risks weakening Trump’s support and could influence Republican control in the 2026 midterms.
Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon.— Donald Trump, discussing the threat posed by Iran.
Dr. Demento, Madcap Radio DJ Who Launched Weird Al’s Career, Announces Retirement
rollingstone.com/music/music-news/dr-demento-retiring-1235369075/

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that France and other European powers would present Iran with a comprehensive diplomatic proposal to end the ... Show more


EXCLUSIVE: Broadway might get a taste of Rachel Zegler’s “highflying, adored” Evita, as one of the show’s songs puts it, in 2027.
Michael Harrison ... Show more


Music platform Deezer will tag songs made with artificial intelligence: Music streaming service Deezer said Friday that it will start flagging albums with ...
apnews.com/article/ai-artificial-intelligence-music-deezer-spotify-01bb3ef5a344045a64a0a7004e88df5b

Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Tracks II: The Lost Albums’ Is an Epic Chronicle of His Missing Years
rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/bruce-springsteen-tracks-ii-the-lost-albums-review-1235368624/

Lorde Drops Final ‘Virgin’ Single: ‘An Ode to City Life and Horniness’: Lorde has released "Hammer," her latest 'Virgin' single that she ...
rollingstone.com/music/music-news/lorde-new-song-hammer-virgin-album-1235368004/

5 Songs With ‘Bridgerton’ Music Supervisor Justin Kamps: Music supervisor Justin Kamps discusses Taylor Swift, Coldplay and Pitbull in season three of the ...
deadline.com/2025/06/5-songs-bridgerton-justin-kamps-1236437120/

Croatian Chant Gayatri Mantra to Welcome PM Modi


Why Nezza sang the national anthem in Spanish at a Dodgers game | Here & Now: Nezza said the Dodgers wanted her to sing in English. But she said she decided to ...
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Key FactsNezza Performs Spanish Anthem at Dodgers Game Protest
Jun 18 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wbur.org
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wbur.org
- Nezza chose to perform the national anthem entirely in Spanish despite the Dodgers' initial refusal.
- She saw her performance as a duty to represent the Latinx community on a day marked by significant protests.
- The Dodgers later stated there were no hard feelings and that she would be welcome back.
- Nezza revealed a contrasting private response from team officials and currently feels unwelcome to return.
I will regret it for the rest of my life if I don't stand by my people today.— Nezza speaks about her decision to sing the national anthem in Spanish to represent her community.
Macron launches 'initiative' with EU partners to end Iran-Israel conflict: French President Emmanuel Macron has tasked his foreign minister with drafting a ...
france24.com/en/europe/20250618-france-european-iran-israel-conflict

"Para mi gente." Singer Nezza says she ignored requests to sing the national anthem in English at an LA Dodgers game. See her now viral rendition.


Bruce Springsteen: ‘Time Is Finite, and Your Performing Time Is Finite’: Springsteen breaks down his new box set 'Tracks II: The Lost Albums ...
rollingstone.com/music/music-features/bruce-springsteen-biopic-new-album-interview-1235367320/

The World That ABBA Made: Mitch Therieau reviews “The Story of ABBA: Melancholy Undercover,” by Jan Gradvall, a book that traces how ABBA brought a new form of ...
newyorker.com/books/under-review/the-world-that-abba-made

Evita West End Revival Controversy, Explained: Theatergoers are miffed Rachel Zegler sings Evita’s biggest number to randos on the streets of London instead of ...
vulture.com/article/evita-west-end-revival-controversy-explained.html

LISTEN | 'No-one wants to kill white people': Malema demands land return: EFF leader Julius Malema has called for peaceful coexistence with white South ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2025-06-17-listen-no-one-wants-to-kill-white-people-malema-demands-land-return/
Key FactsMalema Demands Return of Historically Seized Land
Jun 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
- Julius Malema stresses the importance of returning land taken during apartheid.
- He upholds the song 'Kill the Boer' as a vital part of the liberation heritage.
- Malema condemns President Ramaphosa's conduct during a meeting with US President Trump as damaging to national dignity.
- The Expropriation Act, enacted in January, permits land seizures without compensation to address past injustices.
The song 'Kill the Boer' is not created by Julius Malema. That is a song of the struggle, a song that was sung by our fathers and mothers during difficult days of apartheid and no-one will stop us from singing that song.— Malema defended the song during a Youth Day address, emphasizing its historical significance and heritage.
Tony Award-winning Filipino actress Lea Salonga sang the US national anthem at a New York Yankees game. 🇵🇭


Haim Sets Off on a Rampage: The band members talk with Amanda Petrusich about when to leave a relationship, hoping people slide into their D.M.s ...
newyorker.com/magazine/2025/06/30/haim-sets-off-on-a-rampage

Bruce Springsteen on ‘Tracks II,’ His Box of Seven ‘Lost Albums’: An album “is a record of who you are and where you were at that moment in your life,” he said ...
nytimes.com/2025/06/18/arts/music/bruce-springsteen-tracks-ii-the-lost-albums-interview.html
Here comes the sons: Three Beatles' offspring collaborate on new song: The son of three members of the Beatles — John Lennon, Paul McCartney ...
ew.com/three-beatles-sons-collaborate-on-new-song-rip-off-11755903
Beyoncé pays tribute to both Paul McCartney and Stella McCartney for ‘Blackbird’ inspiration
cnn.com/2025/06/17/entertainment/beyonce-paul-mccartney-stella-mccartney-blackbird

Actress Hong Huifang dedicates family-made music video to newlyweds Tay Ying and Wu Sihan
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Tonton Amisi Chalupa, a Congolese citizen has been living in Israel for the past nine years. He lives in Bat Yam, a city around 10km from Israel’s capital ... Show more


Let’s take a trip down memory lane, shall we?
Today marks 14 years (😭!) since Selena Gomez & The Scene released “Love You Like a Love Song ... Show more
[WATCH] “There is no white genocide; there is no one who wants to kill white people,” says EFF leader Julius Malema. “The song ‘Kill the Boer’ is not a song ... Show more


US Supreme Court rejects bid to revive copyright suit over Ed Sheeran hit 'Thinking Out Loud'
reuters.com/business/media-telecom/us-supreme-court-rejects-bid-revive-copyright-suit-over-ed-sheeran-hit-thinking-2025-06-16/
APNU secures lawyer to make High Court bail application for ‘Baby Skello’: The APNU coalition has retained attorney Dexter Todd who will today make an appeal to ...
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Rock Hall of Famers say Trump military parade used their music ‘without permission or authorization’
nj.com/entertainment/2025/06/rock-hall-of-famers-say-trump-military-parade-used-their-music-without-permission-or-authorization.html

Supreme Court declines to hear copyright appeal that alleged Ed Sheeran copied Marvin Gaye song
cnn.com/2025/06/16/politics/ed-sheeran-marvin-gaye-supreme-court
Mexican band changes its tune after projecting wanted cartel leader's face onto screen at concert
cbsnews.com/news/mexico-band-investigation-cartel-leader-face-concert/
Chappell Roan didn't care about backlash "until people started hating me for me and not for my art."
"When it’s not about my art anymore ... Show more
Kate’s firm demand to son revealed: Kate Middleton had a firm command for her youngest, Prince Louis, during Saturday’s Trooping the Colour ceremony ...
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French president touches down in Greenland, in solidarity with territory eyed by Trump
cnn.com/2025/06/15/europe/french-president-macron-greenland-visit-trump-intl

Key FactsMacron Denounces Russia's Role in Israel-Iran Crisis
Jun 16 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Emmanuel Macron became the first foreign leader to visit Greenland since U.S. threats to annex the island.
- He rejected Russia's role as mediator in the Israel-Iran crisis, citing Moscow's disregard for the UN Charter.
- Macron highlighted Greenland’s threat from predatory ambitions and called its situation a warning for Europe.
- He stated France is not involved in Israel's attacks on Iran and expressed doubt over a U.S. invasion of Greenland.
Greenland is not to be sold, not to be taken.— Emmanuel Macron speaks during his visit to Greenland about the threat from the U.S.
Dodgers told her not to sing national anthem in Spanish. At Giants game, she did anyway
sfchronicle.com/sports/giants/article/singer-spanish-national-anthem-dodgers-giants-20378639.php

Beyoncé Thanks Paul McCartney for ‘Writing One of the Best Songs Ever Made’: Beyoncé concluded the final night of her Cowboy Carter tour's six-show run in ...
rollingstone.com/music/music-news/beyonce-paul-mccartney-blackbird-cowboy-carter-tour-1235366121/

Thousands of protesters have gathered along Farmer’s Lane stretching from Fourth Street, east through Montgomery village and down to the Highway 12 onramp ... Show more


Sarah Golden caught the attention of protesters in Sugar Land with the lyrics to “We Shall Overcome.” People swayed to the acoustic rendition while singing ... Show more


Nezza says her Spanish rendition of U.S. anthem at Dodger Stadium was against team’s wishes
nytimes.com/athletic/6427526/2025/06/15/nezza-dodgers-national-anthem-spanish/
Inside Richard Manuel’s life and music: From Dylan to The Band: "Richard Manuel: His Life and Music, from the Hawks and Bob Dylan to The Band" honors The Band’s ...
salon.com/2025/06/16/the-bands-secret-weapon-richard-manuel-finally-gets-his-due/

Honoring our legends!
Over the weekend, Solange Knowles took us higher with her “Glory to Glory” series. She brought gospel royalty, The Clark Sisters ... Show more


This week’s main story is about the juvenile justice system in the U.S., the facilities we are funneling so many children through ... Show more
Bianca Umali, hindi makapaniwalang eere na ang Sang'gre: Sang'gre cast, nag-viewing party para sa pilot episode ng kanilang show.
pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/187243/bianca-umali-sanggre-a734-20250616

Tanzanian rapper Nay True Boy praises Kenya's Gen Z in bold new song 'Nyie Nani'
tnx.africa/entertainment/article/2001521808/tanzanian-rapper-nay-true-boy-praises-kenyas-gen-z-in-bold-new-song-nyie-nani

Interview with author Nick Hornby: “Football gives us feelings that you can't experience anywhere else”
11freunde.de/fussballkultur/nick-hornby-fussball-gibt-uns-gefuehle-die-man-nirgendwo-sonst-erleben-kann-a-841ea279-f703-4033-80aa-a6af48e5c1b2


Christian music is experiencing a pop breakthrough: Once largely confined to insular networks, contemporary Christian music is having a breakthrough moment on ...
npr.org/2025/06/13/nx-s1-5430545/christian-music-forrest-frank-brandon-lake-popularity

Zara Larsson: ‘I Want to Be the Number One’: As the Swedish pop star drops song-of-the-summer contender "Midnight Sun," she gets super-honest about ...
rollingstone.com/music/music-features/zara-larsson-midnight-sun-interview-podcast-2025-album-1235364489/

“From the stage, a speaker emphasized that peacefulness was the order of the day, and that if you saw someone in trouble, you should help them ... Show more


Sam Ryder's 'disrespectful' national anthem at English rugby final stuns players and viewers
walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/sam-ryders-disrespectful-national-anthem-31858025

AI songs cause problems: "The music industry can go even further down the drain": Every day, tens of thousands of AI-generated songs end up on streaming ...
n-tv.de/panorama/Die-Musikindustrie-kann-noch-weiter-in-den-Keller-gehen-article25831475.html

The gospel singer Ben Githae announced his exit from producing political songs, revealing the haunting spirit of his late mother urged him to return to serving ... Show more
Christina Aguilera felt 'empowered' by her song 'Dirrty' despite facing 'quite a bit of backlash'
ew.com/christina-aguilera-felt-empowered-by-dirrty-despite-backlash-11754688
Aamir Khan says he refused Dangal's Pakistan release over demands to remove Indian flag, national anthem | Bollywood - Hindustan Times
hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/aamir-khan-says-he-refused-dangals-pakistan-release-over-demands-to-remove-indian-flag-national-anthem-101749911604806.html

Premiere in Miami: Robbie Williams sings the new FIFA anthem: The British pop star is not only known for his music, but is also an avowed soccer fan ...
spiegel.de/panorama/leute/robbie-williams-singt-die-neue-fifa-hymne-a-2f772bc8-a999-49fd-8712-845b0ab78919
These catchy old songs aren't as think as you drunk they are: People are drinking less these days, but drinking songs never go out of style ...
npr.org/2025/06/13/nx-s1-5424658/drinking-songs-album-lomax-archive-shaboozey-alan-john

Saying ‘Bye Bye’ to Trump’s Least Favorite Words: How Kim Gordon turned lyrics about her packing list into a protest anthem.
theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2025/06/kim-gordon-bye-bye-25-interview/683157/

OpinionThe deep irony of Trump attending the Kennedy Center's 'Les Misérables' opening: Donald Trump is attending the opening of Les Miserables at the Kennedy Center ...
msnbc.com/top-stories/latest/trump-les-miserables-kennedy-center-rcna212408

Key FactsTrump Admin Addresses Immigration and Military Issues
Jun 12 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.go.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.go.com
- President Trump questioned why Russia faces more post-WWII criticism than Germany and Japan despite being allies in the war.
- He plans to soon introduce an order aiding long-term non-citizen farmworkers who are vital to agricultural operations.
- Defense Secretary Hegseth declined to confirm adherence to judicial orders about withdrawing troops from Los Angeles.
- Hegseth denied any Pentagon plans to invade Greenland, emphasizing readiness for multiple contingency scenarios instead.
Our farmers are being hurt badly, they have good workers that have worked for them for 20 years. They are not citizens, but turned out to be great. We will do something about that.— President Donald Trump discussing the impact of immigration policy on farmers.
Mitch Albom: Brian Wilson’s greatest work was turning sadness into beautiful music
freep.com/story/sports/columnists/mitch-albom/2025/06/15/mitch-albom-brian-wilsons-greatest-work-was-turning-sadness-into-beautiful-music/84186503007/

Key FactsBrian Wilson: Beach Boys’ Legendary Genius Passes
Jun 13 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Brian Wilson co-founded the Beach Boys in 1961 and was the primary composer of their early California-themed hits.
- His landmark album 'Pet Sounds' later gained recognition as a major influence on rock music and the Beatles.
- Wilson endured lifelong battles with drug addiction, mental illness, and familial abuse that affected his career.
- Following his wife’s death in 2024, Wilson was placed under conservatorship; many artists celebrated his musical legacy.
I've lived a very, very difficult, haunted life.— Brian Wilson reflecting on his struggles with drug abuse and mental health issues.
How Sabrina Carpenter Dream-Come-True’d Her Whole Life: Sabrina Carpenter opens up about her new album, 'Man’s Best Friend,' her single "Manchild ...
rollingstone.com/music/music-features/sabrina-carpenter-new-album-mans-best-friend-fame-1235359144/

Key FactsSabrina Carpenter’s Bold New Chapter in Music
Jun 12 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rollingstone.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rollingstone.com
- Sabrina Carpenter is set to release 'Man’s Best Friend' as a follow-up to her Grammy-winning album 'Short n’ Sweet,' which garnered six nominations and two wins.
- The August 29 album features the single 'Manchild,' co-written with Jack Antonoff and Amy Allen, offering witty takes on past relationships.
- She openly discusses navigating public scrutiny and online gossip, which fuel her drive to create genuine and impactful music.
- Balancing her career with introspective downtime, Carpenter rejects conventional release schedules to follow her creative instincts.
I do feel like the timing wasn’t a coincidence.— Sabrina Carpenter reflecting on her career and the feeling that everything is happening at the right time.
Brian Wilson dead: Musical genius behind Beach Boys dies: Musical savant who scripted a defining Southern California soundtrack with a run of hit songs with the ...
latimes.com/obituaries/story/2025-06-11/brian-wilson-dead-beach-boys

Naked on "Rolling Stone" cover: Sabrina Carpenter drops the covers: Sabrina Carpenter only recently got her fans excited with the announcement of a new album ...
n-tv.de/leute/Sabrina-Carpenter-laesst-die-Huellen-fallen-article25831837.html

Kendrick Lamar Performed ‘Not Like Us’ in Drake’s Hometown for First Time: Toronto fans greeted the hit diss song "Not Like Us" with a two-minute ...
rollingstone.com/music/music-news/kendrick-lamar-not-like-us-drake-hometown-toronto-1235363984/


Sabrina Carpenter blasts critics of her songs about sex: 'Those are songs that you’ve made popular'
ew.com/sabrina-carpenter-blasts-critics-of-her-nsfw-lyrics-clearly-you-love-sex-11753535

An entire spectrum of marine life is heavily dependent on sound for survival. But blasting rock, piercing sonar pings, ship engines and other man-made noises ... Show more
The Documentary - Songs of the Humpback Whale - BBC Sounds
The Documentary - Songs of the Humpback Whale - BBC Sounds


Stephen Miller can't make America white. LA is paying for his impotent rage: Mass deportations were never going to work, so Trump and Miller resort to ...
salon.com/2025/06/11/stephen-miller-cant-make-america-white-la-is-paying-for-his-impotent-rage/

Key FactsChaos in LA Stemming from Miller’s Deportation Orders
Jun 11 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: salon.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: salon.com
- Stephen Miller’s push for mass deportations reflects a racial agenda rather than crime control.
- ICE is increasingly detaining legal immigrants for minor offenses to meet impossible deportation targets.
- Violence in Los Angeles intensified after Trump sent in the National Guard to manage protests.
- The U.S. remains racially diverse despite aggressive policies, making Miller’s goal of a white America unattainable.
Trump's mass deportation project is actually a demographic engineering project.— Adam Serwer of the Atlantic explained on a recent Bulwark podcast.
Trump Makes Bonkers Claim That He ‘Could Have Been a Flutist’ : He briefly dabbled in the wind instrument as a pre-teen, but “didn’t particularly like it.”
thedailybeast.com/trump-claims-he-could-have-been-been-pro-musician-with-flute/

OUT NOW: Ax Kardia Mou is available on all digital platforms and full video clip on YouTube.
Already being hailed by fans as the song of the summer ... Show more


Bruce Springsteen settles accounts with Trump at Berlin concert: “Incompetent and treacherous government”
berliner-zeitung.de/kultur-vergnuegen/musik/bruce-springsteen-beim-berlin-konzert-im-olympiastadion-li.2332416

Key FactsSpringsteen Champions Hope and Freedom in Berlin
Jun 12 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: berliner-zeitung.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: berliner-zeitung.de
- Bruce Springsteen denounces the current US government as corrupt, incompetent, and treacherous, urging a defense of democracy.
- His 'Land of Hope and Dreams' tour reflects a steadfast belief in America’s enduring hope and optimism despite flaws.
- The concert mixes political statements with powerful rock and gospel performances, backed by the veteran E Street Band.
- Ending with 'Chimes of Freedom,' Springsteen evokes freedom and faith in the eventual fall of all walls.
My homeland, the America that I love, the America that I have written about, which has been a beacon of hope and freedom for 250 years, is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent, and treacherous government.— Bruce Springsteen addresses 70,000 people at the Olympiastadion in Berlin.
DAS! with SOS Children's Villages CEO Prof. Sabina Schutter - watch here: Prof. Dr. Sabina Schutter is CEO of the aid organization SOS-Kinderdorf e.V. ...
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