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The Andy Griffith Show was never afraid to try something new. Luckily, in the 1960s, television shows were allowed to be patient and develop into something great. Nowadays, if a show doesn't connect immediately, it risks cancellation. However, The Andy Griffith Show was given the time to mature throughout its first two seasons. While Sheriff Taylor's character began as more of a caricature, the creators and star later grew to realize the perfect way to present him. Andy wasn't meant to be the comedic relief; he was the voice of reason off of whom the wackier characters bounced.

Ernest T. Bass: Why the mountain madman was only in a few episodes

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The mind behind Outlaw Country on Sirius XM has passed away.

Beloved Country Music Figure Dies of Heart Attack: Jeremy Tapper Was 60

BIA, the international multi-platinum artist, taps GRAMMY-nominee J.I.D. for her new single and music video, “Lights Out.” The single is also featured on the upcoming official soundtrack for the blockbuster fourth installment of Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s legendary ‘Bad Boys’ film series, Bad Boys 4: Ride or Die.

BIA – LIGHTS OUT

Legendary producer Peter Collins passed away at 73 years of age. He helped produce classic tracks for bands such as Rush, Queensrÿche, Alice Cooper, and many more. Rush posted about Collins’ passing on their Instagram with this as the caption:. “Peter Collins was our beloved producer for four...

News: Peter Collins Passes Away at 73

Some people mellow with age. There's a perception that you should stop fooling around as you get older and start taking things seriously. But it doesn't have to be that way. Chromeo is proof of that. The Canadian electro-funk duo is David Macklovitch, or Dave 1, and Patrick Gemayel, who...

On their latest album, Chromeo gets serious ... but not that serious

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Raleigh, NC

Fans were concerned when they heard that the 91-year-old country icon Willie Nelson had to sit out the initial dates of the Outlaw Music Festival due to health concerns. The news, delivered via social media, indicated that he was under doctor’s orders to rest. We regret to inform you...

Lukas Nelson Honors Father Willie Nelson with Touching Cover at Outlaw Music Festival

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NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

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Have you ever met someone who is wise beyond their age? Such people are often referred to as old souls. They understand life and the world better than many zodiac signs. A soul’s age doesn’t necessarily match a person’s actual age. Instead, it advances based on the life experiences someone has.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Old Souls

New York City, NY

The John & Alice Coltrane Home and the Coltrane Family, in partnership with Impulse! Records, Detroit Jazz Festival, Hammer Museum, Alonzo King LINES Ballet, The New York Historical Society and others, have declared 2024–2025 to be The Year of Alice, celebrating the extensive life work of spiritual leader, composer and musician Alice Coltrane.

The Year of Alice Initiative Celebrates a Coltrane Family Legacy

Thousand Oaks, CA

Beloved pop icon and Backstreet Boy, Nick Carter brings his “Who I Am” Tour to the Fred Kavli Theatre on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 8:00 pm. Beginning his career at the age of 12, Nick Carter quickly became an international pop superstar as the youngest member of the iconic boy band, Backstreet Boys. With his boyish good looks and heartthrob status, Carter's 30-year entertainment journey has extended far beyond sold-out arenas, encompassing a diverse range of projects in television, film, philanthropy, and publishing.

Nick Carter Brings His WHO I AM World Tour To Thousand Oaks

Heart have postponed all upcoming tour dates through the end of the year with an announcement from Ann Wilson, who attributed the delayed arrangements to doctors orders as she undergoes an urgent medical treatment. In a post to social channels, the artist revealed that she “recently underwent an operation to remove something that, as it turns out, was cancerous,” prompting a new series of medical interventions.

Heart Postpone 2024 Tour Dates as Ann Wilson Receives Medical Treatment

Denver, CO

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The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

Katy Perry will kick off an extraordinary new pop era this summer, beginning with the release of her new single, “Woman’s World,” on Thursday, July 11th at 7 pm ET. The official video will premiere on the morning of July 12th. The global pop superstar has unveiled the single’s bold cover art, which was shot by acclaimed British photographer Jack Bridgland, and a snippet of the song on her social media. “Woman’s World” is the first single from Perry’s forthcoming album.

Katy Perry launches new era with ‘Woman’s World’

Bill Wyman will release his ninth solo album, ‘Drive My Car’, on 9th August. A masterful blend of his unique Anglo-Americana rhythm and blues, ‘Drive My Car’ is Wyman’s first album since 2015 and will be available digitally, on CD and gatefold vinyl. Both CD and digital formats will feature two additional bonus tracks. To coincide with today’s announcement Wyman has unveiled a video to title track ‘Drive My Car’.

Ex-Rolling Stones Bassist Bill Wyman Announces New Album ‘Drive My Car’

The lead singer of Blondie is one of the biggest legends in rock! She co-formed the band in 1974 in New York, where they made their bones by helping spark the Punk generation at CBGB's. Blondie released their debut album in 76 and and followed with three more classic albums to round out the decade.

It's Debbie Harry's Birthday!

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Georgia's population grew beyond the 11 million mark in 2023, reaching 11,029,227 residents according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. With a robust population increase of 2.9% from 2020 to 2023, 315,456 new residents arrived in the state. Georgia was the 10th fastest-growing state in the US by percentage during the reporting period.

Georgia's Population Surges Past 11 Million, Fueled by Migration

Boston, MA

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The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced two special poodles, Delia and Elle, who were found as strays in Boston just two days apart. Despite their initial separation, these poodles were reunited at the animal shelter, and it was immediately clear that they knew each other well. The shelter shared their heartwarming story, stating:

Meet Delia & Elle: The Stray Dogs Who Found Each Other Against All Odds

Multi Blues Music Award winner and Grammy Award nominee, Sugaray Rayford is at the top of his soul/blues game on his new album Human Decency. An all-star cast of musicians come together on the third collaboration between vocalist/songwriter Rayford and producer, songwriter Eric Corne. The album is out on Corne’s label, Forty Below Records.

Review: Sugaray Rayford ‘Human Decency’

The shows are tentatively rescheduled for 2025.

Heart's Ann Wilson Undergoing Chemotherapy, All Concerts Postponed

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Former teacher Jeffrey Clayton, convicted of lewd behavior with a student at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, walked briskly up to the Duval County Courthouse on Friday carrying a small backpack.

Former Douglas Anderson teacher sentenced to 10 years

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Jimmy Fortune coming to NRCC Nov. 10

Country artist Jimmy Fortune will perform Sunday, Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. at New River Community College in Dublin. The event is part of the NRCC...

Jimmy Fortune coming to NRCC Nov. 10

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