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March 19, 2024

Byron Janis, renowned American classical pianist who overcame debilitating arthritis, dies at 95

Famed American concert pianist and composer Byron Janis died Thursday at age 95, according to his wife. Janis was a Cold War era culture ambassador who later overcame severe arthritis.

March 19, 2024

Toby Keith to be inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame, votes were received the day after his death

Toby Keith is a 2024 Country Music Hall of Fame inductee. The voting results were released just a day after the country singer died following his battle with stomach cancer.

March 19, 2024

Cambodia's prime minister bans musical horns on vehicles to curb dangerous street dancing

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Mane has issued a ban on musical horns on vehicles after videos surfaced on social media showing people dancing on roadsides.

March 19, 2024

Jon Bon Jovi doesn't know when he'll tour again as he recovers from major surgery

Jon Bon Jovi underwent surgery to reconstruct a vocal cord injury in 2022, and as the band prepares to release their new album, he says he may not be able to tour.

March 19, 2024

Israel Philharmonic Orchestra announces 'Global Hatikvah' to inspire hope and promote peace

American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra announced a "Global Hatikvah," a new recording of Israel's national anthem amid today's antisemitism, to "inspire hope" by uniting people.

March 19, 2024

On this day in history, March 19, 1957, Elvis makes down payment on Graceland

Elvis Presley made the down payment for Graceland on this day in history, March 19, 1957. The home is preserved just as "The King" left it — Eivis died in the master bathroom of the property.

March 18, 2024

California show of Taylor Swift's ‘Eras Tour’ classified as ‘microearthquake': These 5 songs hit loudest

The California stop of Taylor Swift's "Eras Tour" caused a microearthquake after researchers studied the tremor using placed motion sensors at SoFi Stadium.

March 18, 2024

30 years after firing, a soprano returns to the Met Opera for a recital

Famed soprano Kathleen Battle is making a triumphant return to the Met 30 years after her controversial firing; the artist will perform a selection of classical and spiritual works.

March 18, 2024

How Luke Combs skyrocketed to fame: The country music star's road to sold-out shows and chart-topping songs

Luke Combs is a world-renowned country music artist through his popular songs like "Lovin' On You," "Hurricane" and "When It Rains It Pours."

March 18, 2024

American Culture Quiz: Test your command of music and film icons — and more

Readers can test their knowledge of music and film icons — and a White House Easter Egg Roll event — in a new American Culture Quiz from Fox News Digital. Play it here!