Monday morning news: October 6, 2026

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Professor Pours Passion for Music into Piano Festival

CLARKSTON, Ga.—When Vicente Della Tonia, Jr. studied for his doctoral degree in musical arts, it wasn’t uncommon for him and other students at the University of South Carolina to participate in masterclasses with musicians who’d achieved high...

Royal College of Music to Present ‘The Cunning Little Vixen’

The Royal College of Music is set to open its new academic year with an Autumn Season public performance programme that features concerts and opera. James Williams, Director at the Royal College of Music, said, “At the Royal College of Music we...

Gmail storage limits frustrate users: the push towards paid subscriptions

If you’ve been hit with the dreaded “Your storage is full” Gmail notification recently, you’re not alone. Suddenly, long-time users with accounts spanning 10, 15 or even 20 years are finding themselves locked out of sending or receiving emails...

Lancing pianist masterminds and hosts special gala concert in London

Singer and pianist Dominic Ferris, from Lancing, will produce and host a special gala concert at Cadogan Hall, London, on Monday, October 20 to celebrate 90 years of Friends of the Royal Marsden, Chelsea. He will also perform solo, as well as...

Christ Embassy Founder Storms SKD Soon

The Country Pastor of Christ Embassy Liberia, Rev. Alfred M. Mayson has officially announced October 31st as the date for “The Total Experience Liberia,” a massive spiritual revival and humanitarian outreach event scheduled to take place at the...

BG30: Batang Bubble Ako Concert rocks GMA this October

Showbiz News The most iconic sketches and characters of the Pambansang Comedy Show ng Pilipinas, Bubble Gang, are coming together for one epic celebration, marking 30 years of laughter and legacy! Get ready for non-stop laughs, vibrant...

Widespread Panic Welcome Kevn Kinney and Cover Neil Young at Mempho Music Festival

Widespread Panic, photo by Wesley Hodges Widespread Panic returned to the stage this weekend with another appearance at Memphis, Tenn.’s Mempho Music Festival on Oct. 3 and 4. While festival sets are rarely the best venue for any act, Mempho...

Travis Kelce’s Ex Kayla Nicole Appears to Clap Back After Apparent Shade in Taylor Swift Album

Travis Kelce’s ex, Kayla Nicole, is once again making headlines following the release of Taylor Swift’s latest album. The attention centers on fans’ speculation that one of the new songs contains veiled references to Nicole’s past relationship...

Taylor Swift Releases ‘The Fate of Ophelia’ Music Video From Her New Album

Taylor Swift treated fans to a brand new music video for her song “The Fate of Ophelia” from her 12th album, The Life of a Showgirl. The video, which went live on Sunday, October 5, opens with Swift appearing in a picture before she comes to life,...

Taylor Swift dominates Box Office with album release

After the blockbuster release of her new album “The Life of a Showgirl,” Taylor Swift triumphed at the North American box office with her special movie theatre event. “The Official Release Party of a Showgirl” raked in an estimated $33 million...

Nikkei 225 rallied, JPY fell and the JGB curve steepened on Takaichi's victory - Newsquawk European Opening News

APAC stocks began the week mixed amid several holiday closures throughout the week and the ongoing US government shutdown. Nikkei 225 rallied, JPY fell and the JGB curve steepened amid hopes of fiscal loosening and a delay to BoJ policy...

Who is Joe Keery? Quick Facts on the Musician Known as Djo Who Just Got 'Arrested' By Sabrina Carpenter: His Music, Net Worth, and Relationship Status

Best known as Steve Harrington in Netflix's Stranger Things, Joe Keery has quietly built a dual career in acting and music under the name Djo. A recent viral moment involving singer Sabrina Carpenter has fans revisiting his work, relationships,...

Meet the 12 musicians who sang with the Tabernacle Choir at October 2025 general conference

5 Oct 2025, 9:16 p.m. MDT Alexandra Dalman was 8 years old when The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square went on tour to Australia and she saw them perform in Melbourne. “I remember sitting there and hearing the sound and feeling the Spirit so...

The Life of a Showgirl: Swifties’ top five fan theories on Taylor Swift’s latest album

Taylor Swift’s new studio album The Life of a Showgirl was unveiled to the world on Friday, dousing the globe in orange glitter and showgirl magic! Fans were instantly hooked on the 12 tracks, praising Swift for the catchy beats and cheeky lyrics...

Behind the music - Thumper

Dublin alt-rockers Thumper are back with their new single, Bad Mood. We asked frontman Oisin Furlong Leahy the BIG questions . . . We need your consent to load this Spotify contentWe use Spotify to manage extra content that can set cookies on your...

Charli XCX breaks silence with cryptic music snippet after ‘diss track’ from Taylor Swift

Charli XCX has posted a cryptic snippet after Taylor Swift’s ‘diss track’, ‘Actually Romantic’ (Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images, Gareth Cattermole/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management) Charli XCX has posted a cryptic video after...

In the news on this date: October 6

Local history 50 years ago: 1975 — Locally, about 640 men, including Bill Anslinger of Sinking Valley, reenacted Benedict Arnold’s march to Quebec in 1775 in a failed effort to capture the Canadian city. 25 years ago: 2000 — Anthony Misciagna, 78,...

Saiyaara Composer Mithoon On AI And Autotune Dominating Music Industry: I Use It To Enhance My Process. Not Sabotage It | Exclusive

Lyricist-composer and singer Mithoon is currently basking in the success of the Saiyaara music album. The soundtrack not only feels fresh and in sync with the love story starring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, many have pointed out how it...

The Intersection of Fashion and Music: Iconic Collaborations

Fashion and music have long shared a symbiotic relationship, each influencing and amplifying the other. From stage costumes that define an artist’s persona to designer collaborations that shape cultural trends, the fusion of these two creative...