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Love Rocks NYC Marks 10 Years as Major Fundraiser for God's Love We Deliver

Star-studded concert has raised $65 million for nonprofit that provides meals to New Yorkers in need

Live Nation Faces Antitrust Lawsuit

Federal jury trial to determine if Ticketmaster parent company has illegally monopolized live music industry

Writers Guild Cancels LA Awards Show Amid AI Labor Dispute

The Writers Guild of America West has pulled the plug on its 2026 awards ceremony in Los Angeles as its own staffers remain on strike.

Writers Guild Awards Los Angeles Ceremony Cancelled Amid Strike

The Writers Guild of America West has called off the 2026 event due to an ongoing staff union strike.

Banding Community Together Benefit Concert to Support San Diego Nonprofits

Live music event at Belly Up Tavern to raise funds for OUR Arts Foundation, Community Resource Center, and Just in Time for Foster Youth

Dad Urges Daughter to Showcase High School Spanish with Street Stranger

Father encourages child to practice language skills with random passerby speaking Spanish.

Myrtle Beach Considers Music Venue for Pavilion Site

City leaders weigh options for redeveloping iconic entertainment complex after nearly 20 years of vacancy.

WGA Reveals Health and Pension Fund Struggles Ahead of AMPTP Negotiations

Union warns health plan reserves could be depleted by 2029 without action

Chicago Mailman's Singing Spreads Joy, Leads to Surprise Gift

Lavonte Harvey's heartfelt performance for a grieving customer goes viral, leading to an online fundraiser that allows him to buy a new car.

Corrections: Feb. 27, 2026

Errors in previous New York Times reporting have been addressed.

NYF Advertising Awards Introduces 2026 Elite Global Executive Jury Led by Andrea Diquez

Super Jury of Industry Leaders Assemble to Judge 2026 Shortlisted Entries

Living Legends Foundation Hosts 13th Annual Golf Tournament in Atlanta

Fundraiser supports scholarships for Black college students pursuing careers in music, media, and entertainment

Writers Guild of America West Threatens to Cancel Awards Show Amid Staff Strike

The guild's management says they will not bargain further with the striking staff union.

Writers Guild of America West Staff Union Strikes Ahead of Contract Talks

Union cites unfair labor practices and demands better wages, job protections in first contract

WGA Staff Strike Enters Second Week as Two Sides Meet

Management and the staff union have met to try to resolve the ongoing labor dispute.

Neighbors Clash Over Dillon Amphitheater Concert Noise

Condo owners say shows are shaking their homes in Colorado mountain town

Dillon Amphitheater Neighbors Clash Over Concert Noise

Some residents say bass from shows is shaking their homes, while others defend the venue as a community asset.

Anchorage's Guns N' Hoses Charity Hockey Game Returns

Annual event pitting police against firefighters raises funds for local causes

WGA Staff Go on Strike Weeks Ahead of AMPTP Negotiations

The staff of the Writers Guild of America West have walked out, accusing union leadership of labor law violations.

Rotary Club of Downers Grove Offers Music Scholarships

High school seniors in Downers Grove and District 99 can apply for awards up to $4,000.

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