Our culture and lifestyle editor looks back at the year’s top pop culture moments.
Tag: Music
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‘Carol of the Bells’ Once Filled the Air Here. Now It’s Only Bombs.
Mykola Leontovych, the Ukrainian composer of the famed festive song, lived in the eastern city of Pokrovsk. Months of Russian assaults have erased most tributes to his life there.
What Fans Did to Attend a Bad Bunny Show in Mexico City
The award-winning Puerto Rican artist, the most-streamed on the planet, is performing eight concerts in Mexico. People flocked from all over the world, including the United States.
UNESCO Recognizes Italian Cooking, Kohl Makeup and Icelandic Pools
The agency added dozens of nominees to its annual list of the world’s “intangible cultural heritage,” celebrating international customs and cuisine.
Outdoor Concerts? Uncovered Hair? Shimmying in Public? Is This Iran?
Young people across Iran have been leading a dramatic change in social mores in recent months. “We have a fearless young generation that is breaking taboos.”
Drawing Religion Minister’s Ire, Music Video is Pulled by Universal in Malaysia
The minister criticized the girl band Dolla for wearing revealing outfits in a clip for their hit “Question.” He also threatened criminal action.
Juan Gabriel Tribute Draws Tens of Thousands to Mexico City
The transgressive icon of Mexican music, who died in 2016, still has millions of fans. On Saturday, more than 170,000 filled Mexico City’s central plaza to watch footage of a landmark concert.
Mamdani Walks Offstage to Bollywood Song After Victory Speech
“Dhoom Machale,” a popular Hindi film song played at the end of Zohran Mamdani’s first speech as New York City’s mayor-elect, nodded to his Indian roots.
Mamdani Walks Offstage to Bollywood Song After Victory Speech
“Dhoom Machale,” a popular Hindi film song played at the end of Zohran Mamdani’s first speech as New York City’s mayor-elect, nodded to his Indian roots.