Banksy’s New Mural on London’s High Court: A Clash of Justice and Protest
A new mural by the elusive British street artist Banksy appeared on the rear wall of the Royal Courts of Justice in central London on Monday morning, only to be swiftly covered with plastic sheets, metal barriers, and round-the-clock security. The work depicts a judge in a traditional wig and robe, striking a fallen protester […]
Jacqueline Vigen, Pioneer of Persian Pop Songwriting, Dies at 73
Jacqueline Derderian (AKA Jacqueline Vigen), the Armenian-Iranian songwriter, composer, and singer, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025, in Los Angeles after a long battle with cancer. She was 73. Born in Tehran on December 19, 1952, Jacqueline was the daughter of Vigen, the celebrated “King of Iranian Jazz,” and his first wife, Olga. She […]
