A shoey is a trend seen at concerts and sporting events in Australia that involves drinking alcohol out of footwear. The country singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves did a more sophisticated version of one recently using a glass slipper.
Tag: Music
The Netherlands Wins Eurovision Without Usual Kitsch or Gimmicks
Behind the scenes of this year’s song contest, the usual political tensions between Israel and Palestinians played out.
Latest Target of Russian Vote Meddling: A Children’s Singing Contest
A Russian broadcaster canceled the result of “The Voice Kids” after an investigation revealed that fan voting had been subject to “massive” manipulation.
Defying Expectations, With an Obscure Instrument and a Hipster Look
The viol player Liam Byrne is dragging the instrument out of the musty early-music attic.
Italian Minister Pans Hit Song by an Immigrant’s Son
Interior Minister Matteo Salvini of the anti-immigrant League party was not a fan of the Italian-language rap tune with a Middle Eastern flavor that won a song contest.
Letter 97: Your Autumn Guide to Australia, From The New York Times (and Friends)
What to eat, drink, watch, read and see as summer says goodbye.
Immigrants Created American Music. A New Festival Tells Their Stories.
Carnegie Hall’s Migrations Festival, a partnership with more than 75 organizations in New York, is presenting concerts, panels, walking tours and dance workshops.
Michael Jackson Is Pulled From Some Radio Setlists Amid ‘Leaving Neverland’ Uproar
Networks in New Zealand and Canada say audiences have indicated that they no longer wanted to hear the singer’s music.
Ukraine Singer Is Pulled From Eurovision After Her Patriotism Is Questioned
Anna Korsun, whose stage name is Maruv, was officially dropped after a contract dispute. But officials had doubted her loyalty because of a planned tour in Russia.
Calling K-Pop Stars ‘Identical,’ South Korea Tries to Limit Their Influence
“Are all the singers on television music programs twins?” new broadcast guidelines asked. Critics compared them to the censorship handed down during the country’s dictatorship.