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Fort Worth Symphony Cancels Strike

It seems that cooler heads have prevailed in Fort Worth. Last week the musicians' union of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra authorized a strike in the face of management's steadfast demand that they take an 8.7 percent pay cut, mostly through a reduction of paid time off. It was announced Friday, however, that the symphony's management had agreed to maintain wages through at least July, while they continue with contract negotiations.
By Shane Jordan

  • ‘DWTS’ News: Rashad Jennings & Taryn Manning Cast in 2016?

    With Season 22 of 'Dancing with the Stars' not scheduled to premiere for a couple of months yet, the powers that be at ABC are still keeping the 2016 cast lineup under lock and key, but that hasn't stopped people from constantly speculating. According to the latest gossip news updates, both New York Giants' running back Rashad Jennings and 'Orange Is the New Black's' Taryn Manning are likely to be joining the pros in March. For her part, Kirstie Alley suggested that Rhea Perlman would be perfect for the show, only to opine that the 'Cheers' alum probably wouldn't be up for it.
    By Shane Jordan

  • Concertgebouw EU Tour to Include All 28 States

    Amsterdam's world-famous Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra (RCO) is clearly dedicated to putting its money where its mouth is, so to speak, when it comes to European unity. The RCO has just announced that over the next two-and-half seasons it will be touring to each and every one of the European Union's 28 member states. General manager Jan Raes explained of the tour that it is important to show dedication to a united continent at such a volatile time in our history. The orchestra also broke the news this month that Huang Ruo has just been hired as the RCO's first ever composer-in-residence.
    By Shane Jordan