YouTube is making AI-generated content labels more prominent for viewers — and it’s going to start automatically applying the labels if it detects that a video includes “significant photorealistic AI use.” – Variety

Their findings, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), suggest that the subtle motions of a pianist’s fingers and hands influence how listeners perceive qualities such as brightness, heaviness, and clarity in musical notes. – Science Daily

“(He) did not set out to make the exhibit American Aspirations his swan song. But he said that his organizing of an exhibition that honors America’s 250th anniversary could well be among his final acts as secretary. ‘It’s probably the last exhibit I will curate, there’s no doubt about that.’” – The New York Times

Arts Council England has unveiled a new strategy to replace the “Let’s Create” regime, which was widely criticized for appearing to de-emphasize high quality in favor of inclusiveness. The new policy aims for ACE’s grants to “support excellence, deliver for everybody, and reach everywhere.” – The Stage (UK)

“What, exactly, defines America? It’s a question that’s been asked for more than two centuries, and it’s unlikely to be conclusively answered anytime soon. But, with the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding fast approaching, we took the occasion to hash out a response to that query, using art as a guide.” – ARTnews

“We started working on this list over a year ago and spent more than a month alone wrestling with how best to define its purview. We decided this would not be a list of the best American artworks, which is both too challenging an exercise and too wide a net to cast.” – ARTnews

“Local TV stations owned by ABC across the United States blasted the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday for launching an ‘unlawful, arbitrary and unconstitutional’ early review of their broadcast licenses as a dispute between the network and the Trump-controlled agency intensifies.” – AP

A network spokesperson argued that producing its own programming for the late-night talk-show slot is now “cost-prohibitive” — and that, by leasing that airtime to comedian/TV mogul Byron Allen, CBS will turn a $40 million annual loss into a $55 million annual profit. – Variety

“The Book of Mormon, one of Broadway’s biggest hits, resumed performances on Wednesday night after a three-week shutdown prompted by a damaging three-alarm electrical fire at the theater where the musical comedy has been running for 15 years.” – The New York Times

Faye Emerson was a Hollywood actress specializing in noir films; then she married FDR’s son, moved to New York and got into TV. From 1949-1951, she hosted a 15-minute program, The Faye Emerson Show, weeknights at 11:00 pm — becoming such a success that she was called “the First Lady of Television.” – Smithsonian Magazine

Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with the Savannah Philharmonic in the search for a Chief Executive Officer.

Reporting to the Board of Directors through the Board Chair, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will partner closely with board and artistic leadership to implement policies and advance institutional priorities, including the organization’s 2025–2031 Strategic Plan. The CEO will be responsible for setting and executing organizational strategy and operating plans; ensuring financial sustainability through both earned and contributed revenue; and clearly articulating the mission, vision, and values of the Savannah Philharmonic to a broad range of stakeholders.

Serving as the organization’s chief executive and primary public representative, the CEO will lead efforts to strengthen education and community engagement, expand audience participation, and deepen the Philharmonic’s presence across the region. This leader will bring a contemporary understanding of nonprofit business models and drive a forward-looking vision that integrates artistic excellence with meaningful educational and community impact.

The Savannah Philharmonic Corporation (SavPhil) is a dynamic and rapidly evolving cultural organization that has become an integral part of the artistic life of Savannah and the broader Southeast region. Founded in 2009, the Savannah Philharmonic has grown into a highly-respected professional orchestra and auditioned chorus known for vibrant performances, imaginative programming, and a deep commitment to community engagement and music education. Today, the organization serves as both a leading cultural institution and an increasingly visible civic partner in one of America’s most historic and creatively energized cities.

The Savannah Philharmonic is actively exploring opportunities for long-term institutional growth and civic partnership that will support expanded programming, increased organizational capacity, and the continued evolution of the organization’s artistic and community presence. As it looks toward its next chapter, the Savannah Philharmonic is positioned for continued artistic growth, expanded community impact, and deeper organizational sustainability. The organization seeks a CEO who will build upon this momentum, strengthen institutional capacity, deepen relationships throughout the community, and help shape the future of one of the Southeast’s most promising and community-centered orchestras.

A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least seven years of senior-level leadership experience, preferably within a nonprofit performing arts, cultural, or mission-driven organization is required for this position. Experience working with or in partnership with a professional orchestra or performing arts organization is strongly preferred.

The Savannah Philharmonic will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to SavPhil, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of the Savannah Philharmonic and the responsibilities and qualifications specified in the position prospectus.

The salary range for this position is $125,000 to $130,000. The Savannah Philharmonic offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, professional development support, and generous paid time off.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Millie Taylor at millietaylor@aspenleadershipgroup.com.

To apply for this position, visit: https://apptrkr.com/7186911.

According to The Daily Beast, even Colbert’s YouTube channel is nearly outperforming Allen’s show. Colbert’s appearance on the public access TV show “Only in Monroe” drew 928,000 views on Colbert’s YouTube, which doesn’t include viewers who watched via other channels and platforms. – TV Insider

Alice Topp, a former principal dancer and choreographer-in-residence at the Australian Ballet, already had the idea of basing her first commission for Houston Ballet on the Finnish concept of sisu (stubbornly determined resilience). Then, this past January, came unhappy inspiration: bushfires struck her rural hometown 75 miles northwest of Melbourne. – Houston Chronicle (Yahoo!)

“The Great Pyramid behaves as a single, cohesive unit that naturally vibrates at a fundamental frequency of approximately 2.3 Hz. The frequency difference prevents the destructive phenomenon of resonance, the primary culprit behind the collapse of modern buildings, when a structure’s frequency matches the earthquakes vibrations.” – Artnet

Spotify announced that the total number of hours of audiobooks listened to on the service are up 60% year-over-year, with one million people having paid for Audiobooks+, an add-on launched last year that allows listeners to unlock additional hours of audiobooks on top of those already included with its premium service. – Publishers Weekly

Song has always been a part of storytelling in our country. And perhaps, in remote towns, opera finally sheds the elitism that has followed it for decades. Out there, it becomes what it was always meant to be: a connection between people and place. – ArtsHub

“During her seven-year tenure (as executive director of the Municipal Art Society), she led pioneering campaigns to form historic landmark districts, renovate blighted blocks and rescue threatened edifices like Radio City Music Hall. … Saving Grand Central was her crowning achievement.” – The New York Times

Whether you were a sales agent eyeing a leisurely buyer’s market or a freelance journalist picking up fewer interview commissions than usual, this felt like a low-key Cannes. – Variety

Roughly 20% of lost late night dollars ends up going to YouTube, data insights company Guideline found last year, with 6% going to Amazon and another 6% going to Instagram and Facebook. – The Wrap (Yahoo)

It’s not the kind of knowledge that you gain from reading a textbook or listening to a lecture, nor is it the kind of knowledge that subjects report when they try to describe their experiences to others. It can’t be expressed in natural language – at least, not fully. – Psyche