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NYC First Lady Painted Portrait of Her ‘Inspiration’: A Jew-Hating Artist Who Said ‘Anne Frank’ Is a Hoax, Posted Hitler’s Paintings, and Celebrated Oct 71 source — 1d

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Phil Wickham, Josiah Queen Lead Dove Awards — 3dPhil Wickham, Josiah Queen and Brandon Lake each won three honors at the 57th annual GMA Dove Awards in Nashville. Wickham was named Artist of the Year, Queen won Song of the Year for “Dusty Bibles,” and Lake received Songwriter of the Year; Jamie MacDonald was named New Artist of the Year.

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Regional Art Events Span Plein-Air, Bird WatercolorsLifestyle — 5dPlein air painters are finding inspiration outdoors, from a beginner experimenting with watercolor to artists at Omaha’s first Heartland Plein Air Festival, where stormy weather shaped their work. Festival paintings earned an honorable mention and a sale, highlighting how the event encouraged artists to respond to the landscape and light around them.

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Upcoming Los Angeles Events Include Bridge Centennial, ArtsLifestyle — Oct 5, 2026Ananda Hair Studio will host a 1960s-inspired evening in Asheville featuring local artists and stylists, with proceeds supporting Asheville GreenWorks and River Arts District Artists.

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IJRTanker Data Shows Millions Fewer Barrels A Day Crossing Hormuz Than Energy Secretary SaysSimon August · 4 min · 13h

Cities plan Halloween festivals, paranormal eventsLifestyle — 3dCommunities are marking Halloween with family-friendly Monster Mash celebrations featuring costumes, games, food and live entertainment, while Plymouth and Macon offer spooky tours, stories and paranormal-themed events. Several events also raise funds or spotlight local artists and businesses.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Charli XCX, Tinashe Debut Two Songs at ACL — 3dCharli XCX brought Tinashe out as a surprise guest during her Austin City Limits headlining set, where they performed “Melatonin” and “Nobody Wanna Dance Anymore,” the latter from Tinashe’s new album, Popstar. The appearance was a standout moment of the festival’s second weekend and reunited the artists after years of musical collaborations.

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Ceramics, mosaic shows planned across five regionsLifestyle — 3dCeramics and other handmade arts take center stage at exhibitions and markets, connecting audiences with artists and showcasing work shaped by tradition, experimentation and local creative communities. Events include a porcelain-animal exhibition, Singapore’s clay festival, a Leach Pottery apprentice’s debut, a mosaic collective show and Chattanooga’s Potter’s Alley.

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Music Features Explore Artists, Scenes, LegaciesMusic — Oct 4, 2026Mississippi’s Hattiesburg music scene remains active, while Haruki Murakami’s jazz roots and Frank Zappa’s genre-defying work show how musical traditions and influences shape artists across generations. A film revisits Madness’s gritty early years as the band rose from struggling north London musicians to pop stars.

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Georgia unveils new 'I Voted' sticker by metro Atlanta artist — Sep 29, 2026

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Tom Gallagher The new design really captures Georgia's spirit better than the old ones did.

BooksMost business rules waste time—stay small and ship incompleteConventional plans, funding, growth targets, and long hours usually hurt more than they help, so constraints and speed beat preparation.13m · 4 reads

Lisa Documentary Charts Break From K-Pop System — 4dThe documentary *Always Lalisa* follows Blackpink star Lisa through a year of solo projects, including her album, new management company, Coachella performances and acting debut, as she moves beyond the strict controls of her early K-pop career. It offers an intimate portrait of her growing independence and artistic confidence amid the pressures and expectations of global fame.

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Pope Leo defends human art against machine calculation — Oct 4, 2026In the Consistory Hall on October 2, Leo told artists the Church needs them, drew an ontological line against AI output, and renewed a call to safeguard what no algorithm carries.

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Tom Gallagher It's refreshing to hear a clear stand against reducing art to calculations, since human work carries meaning algorithms simply lack.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Charlotte Collective Brings Black Artists TogetherLifestyle — 5dA longtime mid-Michigan cider mill draws visitors for apple picking, fresh donuts and a volunteer harvest supporting local food banks. Around Charlotte, community offerings range from library and festival events to the Keepers Collective’s gatherings celebrating Black culture, alongside seasonal and holiday festivities.

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Shanghai Brings China-US Cultural Exchange to Washington — Oct 4, 2026Oct. 3, 2026: Future Resonance — ShanghaiEye Night put Chinese and American artists on the National Mall; Xie Feng cited a pledge to invite 100,000 young Americans to China.

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Maya Lindstrom It's nice to see Shanghai musicians and performers sharing their culture right on the National Mall with American audiences.

Black Voices Preserve History Across CommunitiesEntertainment — 5dAcross Florida, California and North Carolina, educators, archivists and artists are creating ways to preserve Black history and examine race—from Marvin Dunn’s Florida history tours and textbook to a UCSB conference on Black resistance and a showcase of Black storytellers. A novel inspired by a school tour of Huckleberry Finn also explores racial representation and the case against censoring challenging literature.

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IJRAmazon In Talks To Shell Out $7,000,000,000 For Israeli AI Startup After Anthropic Walked AwayDylan Kresak · 2 min · 13h

Netflix Releases Jessica Chastain’s Heartland Trailer — 6dNetflix has released a trailer for Heartland, a mystery thriller starring Jessica Chastain as a reclusive country music legend who returns to Nashville to find her missing niece and confront the city’s seedy underbelly. The film, directed by Shana Feste, also features Garrett Hedlund, Jennifer Nettles and Ross Lynch, with original music from the cast and other country artists.

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Jim Carrey vs Adam SandlerYourlist — VS BattleRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.

Maine Mural, Brighton Meditation Photos Join St. Louis Ocean ShowEntertainment — 5dArtists are bringing ocean-inspired public art to audiences through Dan Nielsen’s mural at Boothbay Harbor’s former Strand Theater site, Eva Kalpadaki’s seafront photography exhibition in Brighton, and Rommie Martinez’s immersive, conservation-themed Pop Art show in St. Louis. The projects invite community engagement while exploring the sea’s beauty, personal meaning and protection.

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George Strait Set to Headline Three-Day Albuquerque Festival — 5dBoots In The Park will expand to three days at Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta Park, May 14–16, 2027, with George Strait, Jason Aldean and Zach Top headlining. The full lineup also includes Brooks & Dunn, Jon Pardi, Dwight Yoakam and other artists spanning generations of country music; Strait’s set will be his first New Mexico performance since 2013 and his only festival appearance of 2027.

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Thomas Rhett launches label with HYBE’s Blue Highway — 6dThomas Rhett and HYBE America’s Blue Highway Records have launched Fifty-One/Forty-Nine Records, an artist-led partnership that will house his recorded music and support his next career chapter. Rhett says the arrangement is designed to give him ownership of his work alongside Blue Highway’s team and global infrastructure, though financial and ownership details were not disclosed.

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Film initiatives spotlight emerging filmmakers, build communityGood News — Oct 5, 2026Film communities are creating opportunities for emerging artists through a Kansas City festival showcasing local and international work, a new fellowship supporting U.S. Muslim storytellers, and an Amarillo collective that trains filmmakers through productions. At UMass, a student club is building community through group screenings and discussions, underscoring cinema’s role as both a creative platform and a shared experience.

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BooksWhy good management makes great companies failThe practices that make firms excellent at serving today's customers also lock them out of the cheaper, simpler innovations that later take their markets.2h · 3 reads

Seven Tiffany Angel Windows Find Dallas HomePolitics — Sep 28, 2026Christian scripture depicts angels as powerful messengers, ranging from awe-inspiring celestial beings to humanlike guides and protectors, posing a challenge for artists seeking to portray them. Louis Comfort Tiffany’s stained-glass work, including a series depicting the seven angels in Revelation, offered a vivid artistic interpretation of these sacred figures.

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October Events Span Houston, Arkansas, ConnecticutLifestyle — Oct 4, 2026Houston offers a packed October calendar, from concerts by Sara Bareilles, wave to earth and other artists to theater, opera, dance and other cultural events. Seasonal options also include family-friendly fall activities and Halloween attractions, giving residents a range of ways to spend the month.

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Publications Spotlight Creatives Across US CitiesLifestyle — Oct 5, 2026Voyage’s regional profiles spotlight artists, entrepreneurs and community builders across Dallas, Jacksonville, Michigan and Raleigh, sharing how personal passions and life experiences inspired careers and local ventures. Their stories span creative work, health and wellness, food, farming, counseling and wildlife rescue, with recurring themes of resilience and service to others.

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Taylor Swift Becomes VMAs’ Most-Awarded Artist — Sep 24, 2026Taylor Swift is expected to attend the Sept. 27 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles rather than the Chiefs’ game against the Dolphins in Miami. She is scheduled to debut a new music video and receive the inaugural Artist Director Honors.

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Snoop Dogg Jokes About Madonna at 2026 VMAs — Sep 28, 2026Snoop Dogg opened the 2026 VMAs joking Madonna "ain’t a virgin no more" after her set; she won Artist of the Year in the show’s L.A. return.

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Elena Vasquez Her advice to younger artists about believing in themselves came across as genuine and encouraging.

IJRIran War Has Reportedly Cost Each American Household $2,000Jillian Butler · 2 min · 14h