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Yo La Tengo and Jad Fair Announce Strange but True Reissue
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Yo La Tengo and Jad Fair Announce Strange but True Reissue

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Yo La Tengo and Jad Fair have announced a reissue of their rare 1998 collaborative LP Strange but True. Long out-of-print and unavailable to stream, the album will be released on vinyl, CD, and, for the first time, digital platforms. All versions are set to arrive December 12 via Joyful Noise and Bar/None. Listen to “Texas Man Abducted By Aliens for Outer Space Joyride” below.

The songs on Strange but True are titled after headlines from the periodical Weekly World News, which were gathered by David Fair, Jad Fair’s brother and bandmate in Half Japanese. “When I started as a musician, I just wanted to sound like myself,” Jad Fair said in a press statement. “You would think that would be the easiest thing to do, but, for most people, it’s difficult.”

Yo La Tengo shared their latest studio album, This Stupid World, in 2023. They followed it up with an EP, Old Joy, earlier this year.

Read about Yo La Tengo’s 1997 album I Can Hear the Heart Beating as One at No. 73 on “The 150 Best Albums of the 1990s.”

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Sarah McLachlan, Jewel, More Cancel 'Lilith Fair' Doc Performances
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Sarah McLachlan, Jewel, More Cancel ‘Lilith Fair’ Doc Performances

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Artists — including Sarah McLachlan and Jewel — scheduled to take the stage at the Los Angeles premiere of the new documentary Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery canceled their performances on Sunday in a move to stand for free speech. The film about the historic Nineties festival is being distributed by ABC New Studio, whose parent company Disney continues to deal with the fallout over its decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel for his comments on Charlie Kirk’s death.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, invitations to the premiere promised “special surprise performances.” Sources revealed to THR that McLachlan and Jewel were set to perform. Puck‘s Matt Belloni also reported that Olivia Rodrigo, who appears in the documentary as well, was meant to be a surprise guest.

McLachlan introduced the film and confirmed that the performances were canceled due to Kimmel’s controversial suspension.

“It’s a gift for all of us to see [this film], but also I’ve grappled with being here tonight and around what to say about the present situation that we are all faced with, the stark contraction to the many advances we’ve made watching the insidious erosion of women’s rights, of trans and queer rights, the muzzling of free speech,” McLachlan said. “I think we’re all fearful for what comes next, and none of us know, but what I do know is that I have to keep pushing forward as an artist, as a woman to find a way through, and though I don’t begin to know what the answer is, I believe we all need to work towards a softening to let in the possibility of a better way, because I see music as a bridge to our shared humanity, to finding common ground.”

She continued: “If Lilith taught me anything, it taught me there is a great strength in coming together to lift each other up instead of tearing each other down. So I really hope this documentary inspires everyone to continue to try and create positive change in your communities, to keep lifting each other up, keep championing the causes you believe in with kindness and empathy because ultimately, we’re all in this together.”

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As she wrapped up her remarks, she further explained why there would be no performances at the event. “I know you’re expecting a performance tonight, and I’m so grateful to all of you for coming, and I apologize if this is disappointing, but we have collectively decided not to perform but instead to stand in solidarity in support of free speech,” McLachlan said. “Thank you for your understanding.”

McLachlan joins many artists who have stood in solidarity with Kimmel, show was taken off air after station owners Nexstar and Sinclair said they wouldn’t air his show in the wake of his comments. Many have accused Disney of bowing to pressure from the Trump administration and suppressing freedom of speech. Jimmy Kimmel Live! has been suspended indefinitely.

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Lilith Fair stage at The Gorge Amphitheatre at Grant County, Washington
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Lilith Fair Doc Red Carpet Canceled Amid Kimmel Controversy

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As Disney contends with a major controversy involving its suspension of Jimmy Kimmel, its ABC News Studios division has canceled a red carpet for today’s premiere of its documentary Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery – The Untold Story.

ABC News Studios informed the press of the red carpet cancellation via email on Saturday night, a day before the event. “Please note this event will no longer be hosting a red carpet,” the email reads, per Variety. “We appreciate your willingness to attend and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.”

That message also came just 24 hours after a confirmation email told reporters and photographers that Sarah McLachlan, Jewel, and Mýa would be walking the red carpet. The Ford in Hollywood will still host a premiere screening and surprise performances, according to the report.

ABC News Studios didn’t explain the red carpet cancellation, Variety adds, but the switch-up comes after days of outcry over ABC taking Jimmy Kimmel Live! off air over Kimmel’s comments about Charlie Kirk.

Amid mass outrage over the network’s silencing of Kimmel, social media users — including celebrities — are urging others to boycott Disney by canceling their Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN subscriptions. Tatiana Maslany, Misha Collins, and Wil Wheaton all promoted the subscription boycott, USA Today reports.

In unlucky timing for the Lilith Fair team, the documentary, directed by Ally Pankiw, premieres in the United States today on Hulu. The documentary draws from new interviews and 600 hours of footage to “[tell] the history of the groundbreaking music festival featuring only women artists, started by iconic Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan and her team in the late 1990s, in opposition to systematic industry barriers that limited women from playing together on a concert bill and getting back-to-back airplay on the radio.”

Aside from McLachlan, Jewel, and Mýa, original Lilith Fair artists Bonnie Raitt, Sheryl Crow, Erykah Badu, Paula Cole, Natalie Merchant, Emmylou Harris, and the Indigo Girls are interviewed in the documentary, as well as Brandi Carlile and Olivia Rodrigo.

Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery – The Untold Story, Now Streaming, Hulu

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Babel Fair Showroom – Now Hiring Paid Showroom Sales Intern (NYC-Based)
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Babel Fair Showroom – Now Hiring Paid Showroom Sales Intern (NYC-Based)

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Babel Fair Showroom is growing quickly and looking for a motivated, fashion-savvy intern based in New York City! This is a paid internship (hourly wage), 3 days per week, with flexible scheduling. This position has potential to go full time with the right candidate.We represent international brands …

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Babel Fair Showroom Is Hiring A Junior Sales Executive - Major Retail Accounts In New York, NY
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Babel Fair Showroom Is Hiring A Junior Sales Executive – Major Retail Accounts In New York, NY

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Babel Fair Showroom is a Soho-based women’s fashion showroom representing a curated portfolio of international brands. Our designers are known for trend-forward collections that have earned placements with top retailers such as Nuuly, Revolve, and Shopbop. We’re looking for a driven, upbeat, and …

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Indian models demand fair treatment and respect
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Indian models demand fair treatment and respect

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Updated on: Aug 27, 2025 11:34 am IST

After Kirandeep Chahal’s viral call out post, models and show directors speak about claims of backstage mistreatment at fashion shows. 

Model Kirandeep Chahal recently called out the backstage treatment of models, adding that she wouldn’t be doing anymore shows in India. A regular at Milan and Paris Fashion Week, she highlighted the stark contrast between how models are treated in the West: “My recent experience backstage in India has been really disheartening, the way choreographers speak to models, the lack of basic respect… it takes the joy away.” Her post resonated across the industry, with several models thanking her for voicing an issue they’ve long faced but feared speaking out about. We dive deep into the issue and speak to show directors and models.

After model Kirandeep Chahal’s viral post on Indian models being disrespected backstage, more models have come out to share their stories on social media.

Kirandeep was rudely spoken to during a recent show rehearsal by one of the show directors, which left her in tears. “I saw it happening to not just with me, but also my fellow models. I teared up because of the experience and had a full-blown anxiety attack. It can’t happen again and again. So many models have texted me that they did a show for the first time and never did it again because of the rude behaviour by some choreographers. When I did my first international show with Dior, everyone there was so understanding. The models here in India can’t be treated like this during show rehearsals,” she says.

However, every story has two sides, and show director Anu Ahuja took to her Instagram to share her side of the story.

Speaking to us she said, “It’s really important to define disrespect. We work under very stressful timelines and high-pressure environment backstage. It may happen that because of the pressure, the show director’s tone might get irritable or snap at someone, but that doesn’t mean you’re abusive. Why does no one ask what behaviour or circumstances brought them to be irritable? We don’t mean any disrespect to anyone. But it’s all forgotten after the show and we all often sit have a drink and laugh about it later. It’s also important not to judge people until you wear their shoes and understand what they go through. This new trend of calling out people publicly and maligning their reputation without ever hearing the other side of the story, is so irresponsible.”

Model Sonalika Sahay feels that the disrespect and mistreatment towards models has increased over the years. “ I see that models sometimes are treated like kindergarten kids backstage. Imagine we have 17-18-year old guys and girls who also participate in the shows. And if they are being shouted at for small mistakes they make, it only leaves them to rethink their career as ramp models. You can’t become rude to someone because you are under pressure.”

Show director Aparna Bahl Bedi shares how they can make models feel safe and respected. “The relationship between a model and a choreographer is built on discipline, collaboration, mutual respect and trust. Words are a powerful tool and have to be used correctly. But your action too speaks louder than your words and one has to keep it in mind.”

Male model Adarsh Raj pointed out that disrespect is not only because of the backstage team’s rude behaviour but also because of the unreasonable call time during ramp shows. “If the call time for rehearsals is at 9 am, the models are called at 6 am and made to wait unnecessarily. This is certainly not a good practice as the models get drained by the time the actual show happens in the evening and end up making mistakes on the ramp, ” he says.

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