Entertainment

March 18, 2026

Grocery Store Allows Local Latino Musicians To Perform on a “Tiny Desk Concert”-Style Stage

NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts have introduced talented musicians from around the world to new audiences. Its appeal is not only due to the stripped down versions artists play, but also the seemingly ordinary setting of a cramped office space. Drawing inspiration from this format, Fiesta Fresh Market, a Delaware grocery store, hoped to give local artists a similarly ordinary stage—one next to the produce section. And with that, the Mercadito Sessions were born.

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March 16, 2026

Celebrities Wear New Artists4Ceasefire Pin Designed by Shepard Fairey at the Oscars

Embed from Getty Images The Oscars aren’t only about glitz, glam, and celebrating films. For some actors and filmmakers, the awards bring a chance to raise awareness for important issues. Artists4Ceasefire is an initiative that brings together hundreds of actors and other famous advocates who are collectively calling for lasting peace in Palestine, Israel, and around the world. In 2024, many celebrities wore red Artists4Ceasefire pins to the Oscars, and the movement continues to grow.

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