Irony is hard to define, even harder to rhyme in a song. Nobody does it more artfully, lyrically, melodically than Tim Minchin. The Australian - and I'll try to make this alphabetical - actor, comic, composer, lyricist, singer, sentimentalist and skeptic composed the Olivier and Tony Award-winning musical "Matilda" and the Olivier and Tony-nominated "Groundhog Day." He is now on his first North American tour in more than 10 years, "An Unfunny Evening With Tim Minchin." It includes some of his hits from the stage and then songs like, "Apart Together," an unlikely song of enduring love that begins, comfortably enough, with a reference to one of our local stations.

Composer and comedian Tim Minchin on his show 'An Unfunny Evening with Tim Minchin'

Within just four years, beabadoobee has gone from making songs in her bedroom to recoding her third studio album with Rick Rubin at his Shangri-La studio in Malibu, Calif. This is How Tomorrow Moves proves that even when she trades her childhood bedroom for a world-famous studio, beabadoobee is able to maintain the same intimacy and honesty that has connected her to so many fans.

beabadoobee finds her footing on her Rick Rubin-produced third album

Seventeen year old guitar prodigy Grace Bowers releases her debut album, Wine on Venus. At age 18, Grace Bowers is often called a guitar prodigy. She played on stage with Nashville greats like Dolly Parton and Lainey Wilson, and she debuted at the Grand Ole Opry earlier this year. But that hasn't always been the case. When she first started learning guitar, she says she had no passion for it. And then at age 13, everything changed.

Grace Bowers draws on blues, funk, and soul in her debut album, 'Wine on Venus'

Kansas City, MO

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, known for his prowess on the football field, made a personal announcement during a press conference on Tuesday. The three-time Super Bowl champion revealed that he and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, are expecting their third child and that this will be their last.

Patrick Mahomes Reveals He's 'Done' Having Kids with Wife Brittany Mahomes After Baby No. 3

New Haven, CT

Herbie J Pilato

He was born on April 2, 1949, in New Haven, Connecticut, and died of a heart attack at only 63 on August 14, 2012, in Palm Beach Gardens. His birth name was Ronald Gabriel Paolillo, but his stage name was Ron Palillo who was best known as Arnold Dingfelder Horshack on TV's hit 1970s sitcom, Welcome Back, Kotter.

The Tragic Death of 'Welcome Back, Kotter' Actor Ron Palillo: A Look Back

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

In the charmingly delightful world of astrology, you should know that each of the zodiac signs carries a specific set of traits. Those characteristics influence how individuals navigate the challenges they may meet in life. Some signs are known for their over-the-top boldness. These are the people who usually have such a strong willingness to face conflicts head-on.

3 Zodiac Signs That Hate Confrontation

In Touch Weekly

Welcome to Plathville star Olivia Plath is officially in a new relationship following her split from Ethan Plath. The TLC personality confirmed she was seeing someone new in an Instagram Q&A with fans on Tuesday, July 16, calling her new man the “best thing since (or before) sliced bread.”

Welcome to Plathville’s Olivia Plath Reveals New BF After Ethan Divorce: ‘Keeping This One’ Quiet

This is FRESH AIR. I'm Tonya Mosley. My guest today, Joe Moore, spent nearly 10 years of his life living a double life as a member of the Ku Klux Klan. He did it as an informant for the FBI, thwarting an assassination attempt in 2007 on then-presidential candidate Barack Obama and foiling two murder plots. In his new book, "White Robes And Broken Badges," Moore gives a firsthand account of his experiences infiltrating the KKK's invisible empire and the rise in white supremacy ideology, specifically within law enforcement in Florida where he lived. During his time as an informant, Moore rose through the ranks, becoming friends with powerful members. He wore wires to record their plans, capturing discussions of a murder plot that would lead to the convictions of three Klansmen.

'White Robes and Broken Badges' exposes the inner workings of the Ku Klux Klan

The heartbroken sister of a Black woman shot dead by police after calling 911 for help has revealed the texts they exchanged before the horrific death. Sonya Massey ducked and apologized to an Illinois sheriff’s deputy seconds before he shot her three times in her home, with one fatal blow to the head. "Today is about peace, today is about my big sister. It’s not about that man that’s gonna rot in jail, it’s about my big sister," Massey's younger sister, Breeanna Toles, said at her funeral on Friday.

Sonya Massey's sister shares heartbreaking texts before cop shooting during poignant funeral service

Chicago, IL

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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?

Alaska State

Gillette, WY

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Autumn Nelon Streetman, the fourth and only surviving member of The Nelons musical group, thanked fans for their prayers as she mourns the loss of her parents, Jason and Kelly Nelon Clark, and sister, Amber Nelon Kistler, who died in a disastrous plane crash Friday.

“Thank you for the prayers that have been extended already to me, my husband, Jamie, and our soon-to-be-born baby boy, as well as Jason’s parents, Dan and Linda Clark,” she penned on Instagram Friday. 

“We appreciate your continued prayers, love and support as we navigate the coming days.”





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The Nelons’ Autumn Nelon Streetman mourns her sister, parents after fatal plane crash

Dorothy Dandridge was one of Hollywood’s first Black sex symbols and the first black actress to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress. Around 1930, Dandridge relocated to Los Angeles, California, with her family. A few years later she found success with her new musical group, the Dandridge Sisters, which included sister Vivian and their friend Etta Jones. The group landed gigs at the famous Cotton Club in Harlem and performed with top acts such as the Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra and Cab Calloway. As an African American singer, Dandridge confronted early on the segregation and racism of the entertainment industry. She may have been allowed on stage, but in some venues, she couldn't eat in the restaurant or use certain facilities because of the color of her skin."

The Groundbreaking, yet Tragic Life and Career of African-American Actress Dorothy Dandridge

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

Massachusetts State

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is still looking for a forever home for an adorable six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

North Carolina State

Roxboro, NC

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According to Travel alot, Roxboro, North Carolina, holds the unfortunate title of the most miserable city in the state. Several factors contribute to this designation, including high poverty rates, low median household income, and high crime rates.

North Carolina City Named The 'Most Miserable' In The State

Cooking With Maryann

This recipe is sooo tasty! It truly is for garlic lovers! It involves sautéing onions and mushrooms in butter and oil until golden, then adding wine to reduce. Garlic, thyme, and parsley are stirred in for flavor, followed by seasoning with salt and pepper. The dish is garnished with additional parsley and served warm, making for a savory, aromatic side. Here's what you'll need to make it:

Garlic Mushrooms in Brown Butter Herb Sauce

Ferguson, MO

Yesterday marks 10 years since a white police officer in Ferguson, Mo., shot and killed Michael Brown. He was an unarmed black teenager. Brown's killing drew attention to problems with policing in the community, and it was a turning point for the Black Lives Matter protest movement. Here's sound from one of the protests in Ferguson that NPR reporters recorded in August 2014.

How has Ferguson changed 10 years after Michael Brown's death

Hinsdale, IL

Chicago Food King

My next stop is at an extremely popular restaurant that has one of the best outdoor patios in the suburbs. It also has a hamburger that people are saying tastes just like an “In-N-Out” burger. The restaurant I am talking about is Fuller House in Hinsdale.

The Best “In N Out” Replica burger is in this Popular Hinsdale Restaurant

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Maybe it's just me, but it's not summer until I get to eat crab cakes! Don't let this recipe intimitate you! It's really not difficult, just takes a little bit of prep time in the fridge.

Delicious Crab Cakes!

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Singer NIKI, a success, writes of a feeling like flailing in the middle of the ocean

NIKI: (Singing) 'Cause I'll be seeing you never. FADEL: That is NIKI. After she got that amazing opportunity as a teenager, she moved to the United...

Singer NIKI, a success, writes of a feeling like flailing in the middle of the ocean

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