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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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The jazz trumpeter, pianist, and composer Arturo Sandovalis is among five artists honored for their lifetime artistic achievements. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced the selection of five artists who will receive the 47th Kennedy Center Honors at the annual national celebration of the arts in Washington, D.C. on December 8, 2024.

D.C.’s Kennedy Center Names 2024 Honorees

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Guitarist and the founding member of Moby Grape, Jerry Miller, passed away at 81. The sad news was relayed on the group’s Facebook fan page and was reported by journalist Eric Brenner. Miller was born on July 10, 1943, in Tacoma, Washington. His talent was first noticed when he...

Founding Moby Grape Guitarist Jerry Miller Passed Away At 81

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Mayall's band the Bluesbreakers gave rise to future music legends including Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Mick Taylor, Jack Bruce, and more
John Mayall, Godfather of British Blues, Dead at 90
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John Mayall, Godfather of British Blues, Dead at 90

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

In an emotional farewell, the world bids goodbye to Luciano Pavarotti, the legendary Italian opera star known for his unparalleled talent and charismatic presence. Diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2006, Pavarotti passed away at his home in Modena, Italy, surrounded by his loved ones. His legacy, marked by a voice that transcended the boundaries of opera, continues to resonate with fans around the globe.

Retro Blast: Luciano Pavarotti's Cause Of Death

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Happy Traum, a prolific musician influential in the 1960s Greenwich Village folk scene and longtime Woodstock resident, has died. Rolling Stone reported that the cause was cancer. Traum was 86. Traum and his brother, Artie, were highly esteemed musicians in the folk music scene. The duo performed at the Newport...

Music Legend Happy Traum Dead at 86

Ween shared the previously unreleased demo of their beloved song “Voodoo Lady.” The track is one of 15 demos and outtakes featured in the forthcoming Chocolate & Cheese (Deluxe Edition). Originally released in 1994, Ween’s fourth studio album is getting the deluxe reissue treatment to commemorate its 30th...

Ween Taps Into Archives For ‘Voodoo Lady’ Demo

Adam Rudolph and 2024 Pulitzer Prize winner Tyshawn Sorey are two of the very finest composer-percussionist-drummers on the current scene. With Archaisms I and Archaisms II, they’ve combined forces for two of the year’s best releases. The first is a duet recorded on December 16, 2021, the second a percussion quintet captured on February 9, 2023; both are live performances that thrive on inspired, intense interaction and robust compositional strategies. The sets are out now through Yeros7, with Meta Records handling the 180 gram vinyl in North America and Defkaz Records shipping everywhere else.

Graded on a Curve: Adam Rudolph and Tyshawn Sorey, Archaisms I & Archaisms II

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Even though it’s July, we’re already counting down the days until Christmas.

Thankfully, Mannheim Steamroller is, too.

Chip Davis’ legendary neoclassical, Yuletide-loving group just announced they’re touring all over North America from Nov. 12 all the way up until Dec. 30.

Midway through the nationwide run, the ensemble is slated to stop into Morristown, NJ’s Mayo Performing Arts Center on Nov. 30 and Binghamton, NY’s Broome County Forum Theatre on Tuesday, Dec. 3.

While in Morristown, Davis and co. will perform two shows; the matinee is at 2 p.m. and the evening concert takes place at 7:30 p.m.

According to the band’s Instagram, “two traveling...

Mannheim Steamroller announces 2024 Christmas tour. Get tickets today

Birdland was, as usual, filled with performers and the folks who love them this past Monday night. Singer Nicole Henry brought a captivating blend of music and magic to the 7pm show, drawing fans from all over the globe. It was a thrilling start to the evening, which continued with a hotter-than-hot Jim Caruso’s Cast Party!

Photos: Nicole Henry, Max Von Essen, and More Perform at JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY

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“[I]nvoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God,” the Constitution of the Confederate States of America composed by southern slaveholders in 1861 sought to “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The authors of Project 2025, the latest playbook for restructuring the federal government in order to accomplish the policy goals of Christian Nationalists, similarly declare their manifesto will “decide America’s future” by securing their “God-given individual rights to live freely” and exercise dominion over others.

Legislating Inequality: The Christian Confederate Roots of Project 2025

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Some Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful said they were skeptical when Thomas Forrester (Mathew Atkinswon) asked Hope Spencer (Anikka Noelle) to marry him for a third time on Friday.

The Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Thomas was not sincere in his proposal to Hope on Friday

Do your loved ones consult you regularly when they face a crisis? Intelligence is a branch of psychology that lacks a standard definition. Some scientists claim that it is a single ability and others state it comprises aptitudes and skills. Intelligent zodiac signs learn from their experiences and easily recognize and solve problems.

5 Most Intelligent Zodiac Signs

Clarinet players are musicians skilled in playing the clarinet, a versatile woodwind instrument known for its rich, expressive tone and wide-ranging capabilities across various music genres. From classical virtuosos like Benny Goodman to contemporary performers, clarinetists master intricate fingerings and control of breath to produce nuanced melodies and dynamic contrasts. They are valued for their ability to blend seamlessly in orchestras, chamber ensembles, and jazz bands, often taking on solo roles with lyrical phrasing and technical agility. Clarinet players contribute to the vibrant texture of musical compositions, enhancing both traditional and modern repertoire with their expressive interpretations and virtuosic performances.

15 Best Clarinet Players of All Time

New York City, NY

Broadway singers, also known as musical theater performers, are artists who specialize in singing and acting in theatrical productions on Broadway, New York City’s renowned theater district. They are versatile performers who combine vocal prowess with dramatic skill to bring characters to life on stage. Broadway singers are known...

15 Best Broadway Singers of All Time

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Since her untimely passing in 1996 from melanoma at the age of 33, singer Eva Cassidy has earned critical acclaim and an international following for her interpretive skills, selling some 12 million records in the process. WALKIN' AFTER MIDNIGHT, a new collection comprised of 12 never-before-released live tracks, showcases her versatile voice and sometimes familiar repertoire in a whole new light.

Eva Cassidy Album Featuring Previously Unreleased Recordings Coming in September

YENSA Festival has revealed programming for the second edition taking place August 21-25, 2024 at the Betty Oliphant Theatre and Toronto Metropolitan University. YENSA Festival is an international biennial festival that celebrates the work of women in dance, from African and Afro-diasporic culture. The 2024 festival theme centers on the...

YENSA Festival Celebrating Black Women In Dance Unveils Programming

The Byrds stand as icons of mid-1960s rock, pioneering genres like folk rock, psychedelic rock, and country rock—a quintessential American response to the British Invasion led by the Beatles. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in January 1991, The Byrds’ original lineup performed together for the...

5 Songs From The Byrds That Take You Back To The 1960s

A masterpiece of progressive rock, "Stairway to Heaven" is an epic journey with intricate guitar work, haunting lyrics, and dynamic shifts. Led Zeppelin's magnum opus remains a symbol of '70s rock at its zenith. 2 / 10. Queen band. "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen (1975):A genre-defying anthem, "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen...

Go Back In Time With The Top 10 Songs Of The '70s

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This weekend at Tanglewood: Andris Nelsons leads the BSO and soloists in pieces celebrating 150th anniversary of Serge Koussevitzky’s birth, 100th anniversary of his appointment as the BSO’s first music director

Lenox — On the weekend of July 26 through 28, at Tanglewood, the Boston Symphony Orchestra will celebrate the 150th anniversary of Serge Koussevitzky’s birth and...

This weekend at Tanglewood: Andris Nelsons leads the BSO and soloists in pieces celebrating 150th anniversary of Serge Koussevitzky’s birth, 100th anniversary of his appointment as the BSO’s first music director

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