What to stream this week: Foo Fighters, LeBron
There’s new music from Foo Fighters, the buzzy HBO series “The Idol” starring Lily-Rose Depp and The Weeknd and a documentary about the breakthrough TV show “American Gladiators” among the…
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Ukraine’s ‘cellar violinist’ becomes an internet icon of resilience
Ukrainian concert violinist Vera Lytovchenko has become an inspiration to people all over the world, playing in a basement bomb shelter in Kharkiv and streaming the performances online. She thought…
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31-year-old Jamal Edwards dead at 31
After suffering an illness, British music entrepreneur and rapper Jamal Edwards has passed away at only 31. He founded the online musical channel SBTV as a teenager in 2006, which…
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What the Joe Rogan controversy means for Spotify
Spotify has tried to remain hands-off dealing with the Joe Rogan controversy, but it may not be enough. The cancel culture is coming for Rogan, they want him banned from…
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Tom Petty, rock icon, receives posthumous Ph.D. for music
The University of Florida’s board of trustees unanimously voted to award Thomas Earl Petty a posthumous doctoral degree in music. Usually backed by the Heartbreakers, Petty broke through in the…
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Grammys trying to regain trust under CEO
The longrunning Grammys have become controversial in recent years, with famous artists blasting them for overlooking some of the most popular music. Grammy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. wants to fix…
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Kanye West is legally changing his name to ‘Ye’
The rapper and producer Kanye West has filed paperwork with the Los Angeles Superior Court asking to change his name from Kanye Omari West to his nickname, just “Ye.” He…
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Album released after Prince’s death was recorded in 2010
“Welcome 2 America” is the first full album released after the 2016 death of Prince. Its release in 2021 is fitting considering all the themes of racial justice in it.…
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Sex Pistols feud arises with TV show
Former Sex Pistols lead singer Johnny Rotten, whose real name is John Lydon, is being sued by other former band members over his use of the band’s songs in a…
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Fans gather at Jim Morrison’s grave in Paris
It’s been 50 years since legendary Doors’ singer Jim Morrison died, and fans from all over the world showed up in droves on the anniversary at his tombstone in Paris.…
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New show with Brian Stokes Mitchell interviews Broadway stars
Brian Stokes Mitchell, whose entertainment career spans Broadway, television, film and concert appearances, is launching a streaming talk show where he will interview others like him who have crossed over…
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