University of Maryland Suspends Tennis Team After Racist KKK Imagery Shared With Other Colleges

University of Maryland Suspends Tennis Team After Racist KKK Imagery Shared With Other Colleges

(Photo: WBAL) COLLEGE PARK, Maryland — October 13, 2026 — The University of Maryland has indefinitely suspended its club tennis team after racist imagery depicting Ku Klux Klan-style hoods appeared in materials distributed to other universities ahead of a collegiate...
Metallica Wants to Keep Politics Out of Its Shows. That Is a Political Choice, Too.

Metallica Wants to Keep Politics Out of Its Shows. That Is a Political Choice, Too.

(Photo: Getty) LAS VEGAS, Nevada — October 12, 2026 — Metallica frontman James Hetfield has drawn criticism after telling concertgoers that the band is not there to influence them with political “bullshit,” but instead wants audiences to forget about the outside world...
Cornell University Faces Mounting Pressure After Alleged Gang Rape Case Involving Seven Fraternity Members

Cornell University Faces Mounting Pressure After Alleged Gang Rape Case Involving Seven Fraternity Members

(Photo: Social Media) ITHACA, New York — October 7, 2026 — Cornell University is facing growing pressure from students, faculty and alumni over its handling of allegations that a former student was drugged and sexually assaulted by seven men at a fraternity house in...
Macklemore’s ‘Free Palestine’ Tour Sells Out Immediately. Fans Are Showing Up for More Than Music

Macklemore’s ‘Free Palestine’ Tour Sells Out Immediately. Fans Are Showing Up for More Than Music

(Photo: Social Media) DUBLIN, Ireland — October 1, 2026 — Macklemore’s newly announced “Free Palestine” tour has sold out all three of its initial European dates, with tickets disappearing shortly after going on sale. The Grammy-winning rapper announced the sellouts...
Dolly Parton Was Never Truly Apolitical. Her Legacy Proves It.

Dolly Parton Was Never Truly Apolitical. Her Legacy Proves It.

(Photo:  Irving Penn / © Condé Nast) NASHVILLE, Tennessee — September 1, 2026 — Dolly Parton spent decades cultivating an image that could appeal to almost anyone. With her rhinestone outfits, self-deprecating humor, unmistakable voice and carefully measured public...
Olivia Rodrigo and Melinda French Gates Turn a Music Festival Into $20 Million for Women and Girls

Olivia Rodrigo and Melinda French Gates Turn a Music Festival Into $20 Million for Women and Girls

(Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Daisy Chain Fields) IRVINE, CALIFORNIA — August 31, 2026 — Olivia Rodrigo’s inaugural Daisy Chain Fields music festival has raised $20 million for organizations supporting women and girls, turning a sold-out concert featuring...