Nevada City has officially declared May 27 as Joanna Newsom Day in honor of the singer-songwriter's contributions to the community. The proclamation was presented during a City Council meeting on Wednesday.
Mayor Adam Kline, a longtime friend of Newsom and member of the band Golden Shoulders, made the announcement at Nevada City’s City Hall. He praised her for enhancing the city’s cultural vitality before presenting the honor during the meeting.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani posted a message on X marking Nakba Day on May 15, 2026, prompting criticism from commentators who said the post presented a one-sided account of the events surrounding Israel’s creation and the 1948 war.
California Governor Gavin Newsom and his wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom faced questions about federal investigations into their finances while attending the opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center. The exchange occurred on live television two days ago.
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Joni Mitchell accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Junos, the annual awards show hosted by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. She later joined Sarah McLachlan and Allison Russell for a tribute medley performance of “Big Yellow Taxi.” Prime Minister Mark Carney presented the trophy after a heartfelt introduction.
The National Independent Venue Association will hold its annual conference next week in Minneapolis with a focus on the future of live music after recent antitrust rulings against Live Nation.
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The Colombian government sanctioned a law declaring July 9 as the Day of Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá, raising national holidays to 19 in 2026.
Singer Jojo expressed disappointment after the Broadway musical Chess announced its early closure just hours before her first rehearsal.
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Singer Josh Groban will receive the 2,843rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on May 6 in the recording category. The ceremony is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. PT at 6212 Hollywood Boulevard, in front of Amoeba Records, and will stream live online. It precedes the release of his new album Cinematic by two days.