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+ Follow Culture in your BriefU2 to release Dolly Parton's final recorded performance on new album
U2 has announced its 16th studio album, Carnaval de Luz, out November 13, which closes with a duet between Bono and Dolly Parton called Torn — the final vocal performance Parton recorded before her death at age 80.
U2 marks 50th anniversary with performance at former Dublin school
U2 returned to Mount Temple Comprehensive School in Dublin, where the band formed, to perform a concert marking 50 years since its founding.
The Lumen desk · 1 min readMacklemore announces 'Free Palestine' charity concert tour after Ed Sheeran tour exit
US rapper Macklemore has announced a 'Free Palestine' concert series to benefit humanitarian aid organizations, following his removal from Ed Sheeran's stadium tour after he voiced support for Palestine onstage.
The Lumen desk · 1 min readHoldout juror in Lindsay Clancy mistrial faces scrutiny
The Massachusetts trial of Lindsay Clancy ended in a mistrial after a holdout juror's actions drew public attention, prompting debate over juror independence versus misconduct.
The Lumen desk · 1 min readMichigan credit union CEO loses job after posting AI image of family in 'Lake America' sweatshirts
Jane Smith, the now-former CEO of Family First Credit Union in Saginaw, Michigan, is no longer employed by the organization after posting what appeared to be an AI-generated photo of her family wearing sweatshirts reading 'Lake America,' a reference to President Trump's renaming of Lake Ontario.
The Lumen desk · 1 min readChris Hansen criticizes new film 'Primetime' based on his career
Chris Hansen, host of 'To Catch a Predator,' has publicly reacted to 'Primetime,' a new film reportedly portraying him, giving it a negative review.
The Lumen desk · 1 min readMistress testifies at murder trial of ex-American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn
Alleigha Botner testified this week that Caleb Flynn, on trial for the murder of his wife Ashley Flynn, sent her AI-generated love songs and made comments about killing his spouse.
The Lumen desk · 1 min readOnline debate over bringing iced coffee to job interviews sparks discussion
A viral discussion about whether carrying an iced coffee into a job interview reflects poorly on candidates has drawn responses from career experts, recruiters and employees online.
The Lumen desk · 1 min readEd Sheeran cancels Gillette Stadium concerts due to nor'easter
Ed Sheeran called off his weekend concerts at Robert Kraft's Gillette Stadium near Boston because of an incoming nor'easter, tour promoter Messina Touring said. The cancellation follows recent controversy over Macklemore being dropped from the tour.
The Lumen desk · 1 min readWoman who accused Jay-Z of rape recants allegation in court filing
A woman identified as Jane Doe, who had accused rapper Jay-Z of raping her when she was 13, filed a declaration in Manhattan federal court stating her claims were false. Several outlets report she said she never met him.
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