1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Tonight, the British baritone Thomas Allen, aged seventy-nine, announced from the Glyndebourne stage that this had been his final performance; I wish I had been there. He had already informally announced his farewell to friends a few years ago, but Glyndebourne had tempted him back this year into “The Merry Widow”. It feels as if a significant part of my life has said farewell.

Thomas Allen says farewell from the stage

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One raunchy piece of advice made Haliey Welch an internet sensation — though her fame has come with a price. The 23-year-old, best known as "hawk tuah girl," has had to deal with some rather creepy fans ever since a video of Welch giving a tip about intercourse went insanely viral online.

'Hawk Tuah' Girl Haliey Welch Says She Was Offered $600 to 'Spit in a Jar' After Her Lovemaking Tip

(headline image: Juanfe Pérez – Photo by Kaothic Alice) Juanfe Pérez, born in 1986 in Villanueva de los Castillejos (Huelva), is a versatile musician known for his roles as a bassist, guitarist, composer, and producer. He studied classical guitar at the Conservatorio Profesional Javier Perianes de Huelva, flamenco guitar at the Conservatorio Superior Rafael Orozco de Córdoba, and pursued World Music studies at Codarts (WMDC) in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Eclectic Flamenco Bassist and Guitarist Juanfe Pérez

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Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

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Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

Piano superstar Peter Bence, who has developed a worldwide audience from his incredible virtuosic performance style, has announced a return to the UK for a huge show at the iconic London Palladium on 2nd February 2025. A revelatory composer and producer, Bence has achieved sensational success with his edgy, percussive...

Piano Superstar Peter Bence to Play London Palladium Show Next February

Ominore, the eight-part AppleTV+ food documentary series, dropped all eight episodes of its first season on July 19. Created by chef René Redzepi of Copenhagen restaurant Noma and food writer Matt Goulding, the series focuses on a single ingredient for each of its episodes, including chiles, rice, salt, corn and more. It’s as gorgeous to look at as Noma’s food (Redzepi also narrates), shot around the world, and sounds good too. Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad (A Tribe Called Quest), who together run Jazz is Dead, composed the main theme, and each episode features a score by a different composer.

AppleTV+ series 'Omnivore' scored by Dan Deacon, Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad, more (hear the soundtrack)

Katie Gavin of MUNA has given fans a first taste of ‘As Good As It Gets’, the Mitski collab from her upcoming debut solo album. Check it out below. During a solo set at Newport Folk Festival on Saturday (July 27), Gavin performed six songs from ‘What A Relief‘, which will be her first solo record, for the first time.

Watch MUNA’s Katie Gavin debut new Mitski collab ‘As Good As It Gets’ at Newport Folk Festival

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Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played an eight-show run in 2017 and a four-show run in 2022, returns to Sioux Falls for a limited engagement May 2–3, 2025, at the Washington Pavilion. Single tickets will go on sale to Washington Pavilion donors (100+) starting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 31, subscribers and members August 1 and the public on Friday, August 2, at 10 a.m. Tickets will be available at WashingtonPavilion.org.

THE BOOK OF MORMON Single Tickets On Sale This Week At Washington Pavilion

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Last year, the great Robbie Robertson — film composer, solo artist, and former leader of the Band — passed away at the age of 80. Later this year, a number of Robertson’s friends and admirers will gather at LA’s Kia Forum for an all-star tribute concert.

Robbie Robertson Tribute Concert Announced With Trey Anastasio, Eric Clapton, Noah Kahan, & Many More

On July 28, 2024, the Wiener Staatsoper is set to present Puccini’s “Manon Lescaut” at the Film Festival auf dem Wiener Rathausplatz. The recording, filmed in November 2023, will be screened at 9:15 and showcases a production by Robert Carsen conducted by Jader Bignamini. Anna Netrebko stars...

Film Festival auf dem Wiener Rathausplatz to Screen “Manon Lescaut’ Starring Anna Netrebko

On July 25, 2024, Baritone Benjamin Luxon died at the age of 87. Considered one of Great Britain’s major international singers, Luxon was born on March 24, 1937 in Redruth, Cornwall and first studied with Walther Gruner at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and later went on to win the third prize in the ARD International Music Competition in Munich in 1961, which helped establish him as an international artist.

Obituary: Baritone Benjamin Luxon Dies at 87

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This fall, Los Angeles’ Kia Forum will present a tribute to the life and legacy of The Band’s legendary frontman and principal songwriter, Robbie Robertson. To properly honor the iconic artist’s achievements, the event has tapped a star-studded lineup of venerable musicians, including Eric Clapton, Trey Anastasio, Bobby Weir, Van Morrison, and Mavis Staples, among many more. Life is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson will come to life on Thursday, October 7 via a producing team led by Martin Scorsese, who famously captured the group’s fond farewell to the stage in 1976 with The Last Waltz. Other executive producers helming the project are Jared Levine, Keith Wortman and Scooter Weintraub, who also respectively produced 2019’s Once Were Brothers, 2023’s Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90 and 2022’s Eric Clapton: Nothing But the Blues. The one-night-only program will be presented by Blackbird Presents, Live Nation, Citi, and Woodland Cultural Centre.

Robbie Robertson Tribute Event at Kia Forum to Feature Eric Clapton, Trey Anastasio, Bobby Weir, Van Morrison and More

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 24/7 Wall St. Insights Interest in jazz among millennials has soared in the last decade. Millennials are the largest demographic in the U.S. Investors should take stock on the millennials’ economic power. Also: 2 Dividend Legends To Hold Forever    Jazz music has attracted young listeners since its inception. Many iconic jazz musicians got their start […]
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American cybersecurity company CrowdStrike launched a faulty update to its Falcon software on Friday, July 19, causing approximately 8.5 million Microsoft Windows systems to crash. Microsoft’s cloud also experienced an unrelated outage. The incident, called the largest information technology outage in history, disrupted daily life, businesses, and governments worldwide. It also significantly impacted airlines. The outage caused 5,078 flights, or 4.6% of those scheduled, to be canceled globally.

CrowdStrike crisis prompts flip of concerts at Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival

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On August 8 and 9, Opera Parallèle and The Transgender District is set to present “Expansive: A Showcase of Transgender & Nonbinary Classical Artists.”. The showcase will feature baritone Lucas Bouk, bass-baritone Wilford Kelly, and violinist Queen Angelina as they take on music by such composers as Giordani, Brahms, R. Strauss, Vaughan Williams, Mozart, Verdi, Massanet, and Gershwin, among others. They are accompanied by Taylor Chan. Also on the program is Afrika America.

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Welcome back for this week’s look at the latest CD and DVD releases in the opera world. This week audiences will get to hear two high anticipated album debuts by two celebrated performers. There are also reissues and the completion of an acclaimed Ring Cycle. O Sole Mio –...

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Here’s sending out Happy Birthday wishes to Linda Ronstadt, who was born 78 years ago today (July 15, 1946). Ronstadt first gained attention in the late 1960s as a member of folk-rock group The Stone Poneys before launching hugely successful solo career. From 1970 into the 2000s, Ronstadt released...

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The recipients of the 2024 Garsington Opera Awards have been named. These awards recognize exceptional work both on stage and in the rehearsal room during the season, and provide financial assistance for the winners. Each award is presented in memory of an important figure from Garsington Opera’s history. The following awards were presented by the Artistic Director of Garsington Opera, Douglas Boyd on July 23.

Winners of Garsington Opera Awards 2024 Revealed

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Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful, if you were watching earlier this week when Tom Star (Clint Howard died), you know that Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) did not honor her Hippocratic Oath as a physician to "do no harm".

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Sir Thomas Allen Announces His Retirement From the Stage

Sir Thomas Allen has announced that he is retiring from the stage. According to reports, AD Stephen Langridge walked out on stage at the final performance...

Sir Thomas Allen Announces His Retirement From the Stage

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