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At the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Games, which was held at the San Siro Stadium and in connection with the other venues of these “widespread” Olympics, Ghali recited a poem by Gianni Rodari.AND Memorandumis taken from The second book of nursery rhymes and it is precisely a reminder of the fact that certain choices are simpler than you think. For example, choosing not to go to war.During the ceremony, Rodari's children's classic was recited in Italian and translated into English and French, but not into Arabic, as Ghali would have liked, who wrote yesterday: «I know…
Mew‘s days as a band are officially over after playing their final show at London’s Roundhouse. The Danish alt-rock band confirmed in 2024 that they were set to break up after three decades together. Their final show was originally meant to take place in Copenhagen’s Royal Arena in May 2025 but further dates were later added, and thus they wrapped up their career at the Roundhouse. The show featured a plethora of major songs from throughout their discography, with the final song they played live as a band being the popular ‘Comforting Sounds’. The producer Rich Costey – who has…
Jack White is calling out Donald Trump following the president’s racist social media post against the Obamas. Earlier this morning, the president shared a video on Truth Social that included a clip depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes. The post was removed shortly after. White, like many people who saw the clip before it was taken down, can’t believe it happened in the first place. “This post would basically get anyone, at any job fired immediately…except for arguably the most important position in the world,” he wrote in an Instagram post. The musician went on to decry Trump and…
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. On Friday, adidas treated all reggae heads with a soft spot for soccer to a new apparel, footwear, and accessories collection inspired by Bob Marley‘s life, music, and heritage, created in close collaboration with the Bob Marley Foundation. What this means: If you know the entire discography of the legendary musician and Rastafari movement frontman by heart, you can now wear this good musical taste on your sleeve by shopping adidas’ latest. During his 36 years, Marley spoke adoringly about soccer.…
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. The ICC Men's T20 World Cup is back for 2026, with Sri Lanka and reigning champion India hosting some of the world's best cricket teams in a month-long tournament. The tournament's build-up has been rife with political drama. Bangladesh refused to play in India, citing security concerns, leading the ICC to replace them with Scotland. Pakistan says they won't partake in matches against their rivals India, although they're currently scheduled to play the host nation on Feb. 15.…
The desperate search for Lil Jon's missing son, Nathan Smith, appears to have ended in tragedy after authorities recovered a body from a Georgia pond that's believed to be the 27-year-old musician also known as DJ Young Slade. Police announced Friday that several with the Cherokee County Fire Department located and recovered the body at 11:53 am “The individual is believed to be Nathan Smith, pending official confirmation by the Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office,” the Milton Police Department said in a statement. Nathan was reported missing on Tuesday, officials said. “I am extremely heartbroken by the tragic loss of…
An end that illuminates and sublimates what has been, which becomes sacred in the song and in the vision of something that never returns and, for this reason, becomes unique and unrepeatable. At his rest, In light are the two new songs by Gaia Banfi that come out February 6 in digital and vinyl For Find stuff. Both are contained in the new CD de La Maccaia, available soon. Link to digital and vinyl 45 rpm songs: https://orcd.co/gaiabanfi-riposoluce Written, composed and produced by the singer-songwriter, they arrive after hers disc-revelation La Maccaiaconsidered by the public and the media one of…
Gabriel Saloman Mindel, the guitarist and co-composer of beloved noise-drone duo Yellow Swans, is crowdfunding treatment for early Stage 4 lung cancer. Mindel, who has made solo music under the pseudonyms GMS and Sade Sade since Yellow Swans’ split in 2009, received the diagnosis after a health crisis last fall, his partner Aja Bond writes on a GoFundMe page. Funds will help cover “medical co-pays and bills, ongoing treatment costs, and supportive care,” as well as everyday needs, according to the listing.Mindel writes in the fundraiser description, “Living in Minneapolis, I’m intensely aware of how much need there is—in the…
Set for Jazz Fest in New Orleans, the show will celebrate the Crescent City musician and his contributions to music Fresh off his performance opening the Grammys’ Premiere Ceremony last week, Trombone Shorty is gearing up for a milestone birthday and concert. Set for Saturday, April 25, the event dubbed “Shorty Turns 40” will celebrate the Grammy-winning New Orleans musician with an array of special guests. What’s more, the party takes place during New Orleans’ signature musical season, that of Jazz Fest. Shorty Turns 40, which coincides with the 10th anniversary of his Treme Threauxdown concert, will take place at…
Mariah Carey took part in the opening ceremony at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan, Italy. She sang a medley of Domenico Modugno’s Italian standard “Nel Blu, Dipinto di Blu,” commonly known as “Volare,” and “Nothing Is Impossible,” from her own 2025 album Here for It All. Watch clips of her performance on YouTube and TikTok.Legendary Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli also took take the stage during today’s ceremony, singing the aria “Nessun Dorma”. Carey has recently been honored with both the Video Vanguard Award at the 2025 MTV VMAs and MusiCares’ Person of the Year at the 2026 Grammys.…
