YouTube AI Training Argument Raises Indie Music Community Concerns

www.billboard.com: YouTube has long been one of the most accessible ways for independent artists to get their music out into the world: Anyone can create an account and post content on the site with just a few clicks. But what many artists likely didn’t realize when they clicked “agree” to the platform’s terms of service is that YouTube, and its parent company Google, would later claim the agreement justifies training artificial intelligence models on their music.

Behind the Museum Tower at the New Obama Presidential Center

mymodernmet.com: The Obama Presidential Center opened to the public on June 19, 2026, and with it comes a a campus that is redefining the presidential library. Located in Jackson Park on Chicago’s South Side, the center is designed to be experienced, not just visited. It surrounds the neighborhood, with pathways and gathering spaces meant to draw people in naturally.

Filmscape Chicago brings industry together this weekend at CineCity Reel Chicago News

reelchicago.com: The Chicago production community has one of its biggest annual gatherings this weekend as Filmscape Chicago returns to CineCity Studios on Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28, bringing together filmmakers, technicians, artists, students, vendors and industry leaders for two days of education, demonstrations and networking.

These Milwaukee Batteries Have Deep Discounts During Walmart's Deals & More Sale

www.slashgear.com: Cordless tools are pretty convenient, but battery prices can make building up a decent collection difficult, regardless of the manufacturer. Milwaukee is easily one of the best cordless power tool brands on the market today, and it's generally considered to be one of the more reasonably priced premium options, but even its lithium-ion batteries can be a bit on the pricey side if you buy them at full MSRP.

What Success of '28 Weeks Later' Meant for Indiewood

www.indiewire.com: While media consolidation isn’t anything new — just look at literally the last week of stories in the entertainment industry — but it does tend to come in waves. Before the merger madness around Warner Bros., Paramount, and Netflix, there was Hollywood’s “Conglomerate Era,” from 1989 to 2004.

These DeWalt Tools and Accessories Are up to 50% Off for Prime Day

Lifehacker: If you have DIY projects to tackle this summer, having quality tools on hand is essential. DeWalt tools are known and trusted by pros for their reliability and durability, and I have quite a few of them in my professional set at work. But if you’re filling out your own tool kit, you have no doubt noticed that tools can also be quite expensive. Luckily, Amazon Prime Day includes some great discounts on DeWalt tools and accessories—you can save as much as 50%.

Leatherman is Quietly Discounting Its Multitools for Prime Day—And Many Are in Our Editors’ EDC

www.popularmechanics.com: Leatherman has a 40-year history of turning out tools with superior build quality from its Portland, Oregon, factory, all of which have a 25-year warranty attached. Its multitools include blades made with superior steel, drivers that come with a panel of alternate bits, and a host of other tools you’ll actually use—there’s essentially no filler.

Metropolitan Opera Receives $2 Million Grant From New York State

OperaWire: The company announced the news on social media and said, “We are incredibly grateful that the Metropolitan Opera has been awarded a $2 million grant from New York State to support its artistic and operational work. This funding reflects the power of collective advocacy and the importance of investing in New York’s cultural institutions.

Elliot McGucken Suspends Einstein's 'Light Cones' Over Desert Expanses

Colossal: Albert Einstein once said that “the most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious. It is the fundamental emotion that stands at the cradle of true art and true science.” For Dr. Elliot McGucken, the sublime enigmas of nature form the basis of his explorations of landscape and light.

Hundreds of Artists Ask NYC Mayor to Ban AI in Schools

hyperallergic.com: Hundreds of New York City artists have joined a campaign to urge New York City schools to implement a two-year “moratorium” on artificial intelligence in the classroom.

Burning Man Marks 40 Years With Global Solstice Celebration

www.ticketnews.com: Burning Man is marking its 40th anniversary by taking the celebration far beyond Black Rock City. The Burning Man Project announced a global solstice initiative inviting communities around the world to gather on June 21, create art, build effigies, host campouts and stage their own moments of connection in the spirit of the long-running cultural movement.

Greek National Opera Returns to Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus With Reimagined MEDEA

www.broadwayworld.com: The Greek National Opera returned to the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus with a reimagined version of the historic production of Cherubini’s Medea, which featured Maria Callas in the title role, stage direction by Alexis Minotis, sets and costumes by Yannis Tsarouchis, and choreography by Maria Hors. On Saturday, 20 June 2026, the entire cast and creative team of this production were met with a thunderous ovation from a crowd of 10,000 spectators.

Danley Sound Labs Unveils Exodus Modular Loudspeaker System

ProSoundWeb: Danley Sound Labs has announced the launch of Exodus, a new modular loudspeaker system available in two series that introduces proprietary Cohearix Lens Technology to the professional audio market working with the company’s Synergy Horn technologies in a design to deliver enhanced phase coherence, pattern control, and point-source integrity.

SZA Slams Generative Music AI and Diplo for Exploiting Black Artists

www.rollingstone.com: Each time SZA speaks out against AI, she seems to hate it even more than before. While the singer-songwriter has been vocal about her disdain for generative AI models, her latest argument against it comes after learning hundreds of her own songs have been used for training purposes.

BAFTA Announces Student Award Finalists

www.hollywoodreporter.com: The British Academy of Film and Television Arts announced on Monday the 15 finalists for the 2026 BAFTA Student Awards, chosen by BAFTA members from more than 600 submissions from universities worldwide across the film, games, and immersive categories.

One for the History Books

The Chicago Flyhouse, Inc.: After years of planning and construction, the Obama Presidential Center opened to the public last Friday, June 19, 2026. Flyhouse is incredibly honored to have played a role in this historic project—a landmark for the U.S., the city of Chicago, and especially Chicago’s South Side and Jackson Park neighborhood.

Studio 54 is getting a massive $100 million renovation — here’s what’s changing

secretnyc.co: Plans are currently moving forward for a massive $100 million renovation of Studio 54. Led by the Roundabout Theatre Company—which has owned the property since 2003—the sweeping project aims to bring the 99-year-old building into the modern era.

What to expect from Pittsburgh's 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch'

www.wyep.org: This week on the Pittsburgh Music Hour, Brian Siewiorek talks to local artist Treasure Treasure about her role in the City Theatre production of “Hedwig and the Angry Inch.” The production is doing an extended run at the Greer Cabaret Theater through June 14, and features a number of Pittsburgh musicians.

The political awkwardness of the 2026 Tony Awards

The Spectator: Every year, the American theater world gathers in New York to celebrate the best of the best, and every year, writers like me ask why the judges have made increasingly baffling decisions.

17 Of The Weirdest Tools That Serve A Practical Purpose

www.slashgear.com: Humanity's love affair with tools goes back tens of thousands of years. Our ancient ancestors made their first tools from stone, wood, and bone. Later, they developed ways to manipulate metals like bronze and iron. New tools meant that we could acquire new materials and, with new materials, that we could develop new tools, and so on.

Carnegie Mellon Alumna Earns Tony Award for Best Musical

News - Carnegie Mellon University: Carnegie Mellon University alumni shone among Broadway’s brightest stars at the 79th Annual Tony Awards in New York City on Sunday, June 7.

'Diplomat' Costume Designer On Stepping Into Season Three

The Contending: Coming into the third season of a show to design the wardrobe can be a daunting task, but The Diplomat costume designer Jenny Gering was up for the challenge. Here, in an interview with The Contending, she details how she was still able to put her own stamp on things even with these established characters.

The Quiet Signs: A Look At How To Determine When It's Time To Upgrade Your Mixing Console

ProSoundWeb: Modern shows quietly demand more than most consoles were originally built to handle. More inputs, mixes, matrices, moving parts, and routing decisions. Just more. There’s a strange loyalty that comes with the consoles you’ve built your career on. For me, the platforms I cut my teeth on weren’t stepping stones, they were workhorses. They paid bills, handled real shows, survived chaotic load-ins, and never once embarrassed me in front of a client. They were stable, predictable, and familiar in the best way.

Carnegie Mellon Artists Contribute to Pittsburgh’s Cultural Identity

News - Carnegie Mellon University: The Pittsburgh arts scene thrives on a unique spirit of community collaboration, a fabric into which Carnegie Mellon University’s creative community is tightly woven.

How Should an Office Sound?

Buildings: Is your office too loud—or is it not loud enough? A certain level of noise—created by a consistent buzz of conversation, the sounds of people typing, or the occasional phone call—can make a space feel alive. But there’s an ideal range the noise needs to fall into, according to research by Ark Research Lab, a subsidiary of HLW. Too much, and your space feels cacophonous; too little and it feels empty and unsettling.

Milwaukee Striker: How Much Does The World's First Cordless Hammer Chisel Cost?

www.slashgear.com: Like most other major power tool brands, Milwaukee has gone almost entirely cordless. While there are still some corded Milwaukee tools out there, most of its modern offerings rely on battery power — even some that feel like they shouldn't be able to run effectively without wall power. A heavy-duty tool like a hammer chisel, for example, seems like it would need to draw power from the wall.

Interview: From Classmates to Co-Stars, Meet the Stars of CAMPING

www.broadwayworld.com: Colt Coeur will soon present the upcoming World Premiere of Camping by Victoria Lynne Barclay, directed by Adrienne Campbell-Holt, at HERE Arts Center (145 6th Ave, New York, NY 10013), June 13-July 11. The cast will feature Alice Kremelberg (The Boroughs, & All Our Yesterdays at The Flea; The Sinner on USA Network) and Colby Minifie (Six Degrees of Separation on Broadway; The Boys on Amazon Prime).

Laurence Olivier honoured with blue plaque unveiled by Ian McKellen

The Guardian: Laurence Olivier has joined David Garrick, Henry Irving, Oscar Wilde and Noël Coward in having an English Heritage blue plaque outside his former London home. Ian McKellen unveiled the plaque at 22 Lupus Street in Pimlico, where Olivier lived from the age of five to 12 and discovered a talent for acting under the watchful eye of his father, a curate at St Saviour’s church across the road.

MCCC's Tomato Patch Summer Workshops to Open Registration for Young Performers

www.broadwayworld.com: Now in its 53rd year, Tomato Patch is the longest-running and most successful multi-disciplinary visual and performing arts program in Central New Jersey. Featuring classes for all school age students, Tomato Patch is taught by a talented staff of professional artists and theater professionals.

I DREAM DC Civic Engagement Project to be Presented at Arena Stage

www.broadwayworld.com: Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater will present I Dream DC. Created for the community, by the community, I Dream DC is an arts and civic engagement project inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s world-changing “I Have a Dream” speech, to center Washington, DC in a national conversation about hope, healing, and justice.

Video: Tony Winner Chloe Lamford Wants to Welcome More Women Into Scenic Design

Playbill: Tony winner Chloe Lamford wants to welcome more women into the profession of scenic design. In an interview with Playbill just moments after receiving this year's Tony Award for Best Scenic Design for her work on Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman, Lamford chatted with Playbill about what the win means for her in a male-dominated field.

Why Engineering Handoffs Are Where Projects Break

Fusion Blog: Moving from design and production is possibly the greatest challenge in all of product development. Whereas designers focus on aesthetic intent and functional requirements, manufacturing engineers prioritize toolpaths and material constraints.

World-record mid-air LED mesh formed by Chinese drones

AV Magazine: A drone show has set three Guinness World Records, including the most drones flown simultaneously under group control, the most drones forming an aerial pattern, and the largest mid-air LED mesh screen.

BenQ puts AI into action across displays at Computex 2026

AV Magazine: BenQ Corporation showcased a range of AI innovations for the smart meeting, smart education and smart living sectors at Computex 2026, which took place in Taiwan. Under the theme ‘AI In Action’, the company created immersive and interactive experiences that demonstrated how AI-enhanced visual technologies can support smarter everyday living.

Greatest Of Times: Common Factors Of Truly Terrific Touring Experiences

ProSoundWeb: When I sat down to write about the gigs I’ve most enjoyed over the years and what made them great, I had expected specific shows to spring to mind. But as I reflected on my personal “greatest hits” of 25 years in the live music industry, what came was not so much specific shows, as whole legs of tours. What’s more, they shared some prominent common factors.