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The power of community will be on full display at the NYC Darkness RISING: Live 7 Block Party. The 7th annual event is a concert and fun-filled day of activities presented by Darkness RISING, a 501(c)3 arts and mental health organization providing free mental health resources to the Black community. With generous support from The Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund, and featuring Harlem Unity Farmers Market vendors, the block party will bring an afternoon of fun and support to Harlem on Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 2-6pm.

NYC Darkness RISING: Live 7 Block Party Returns To Harlem This Month

Madeline Dalton sings the house down at The Green Room 42 with I Feel The Earth Swing: Carole King hits... but jazz! Madeline and Adam Dorfman (Music Director) bring their brand new jazz arrangements of Carole King's greatest hits to the stage, drawing inspiration from Tin Pan Alley to bebop and everything in between. Madeline is joined by some of the best voices in New York City and backed by a six-piece jazz band. This evening is sure to make the earth swing under your feet!

The Green Room 42 To Present I FEEL THE EARTH SWING: Carole King Hits... But Jazz!

FUNNY GIRL comes to the Hobby Center from August 20th through the 25th as part of BROADWAY AT THE HOBBY CENTER. Katerina McCrimmon will be playing the iconic role of Fanny Brice in the latest version of this show, which ran in New York and features all of your favorite songs and a revised book. BROADWAY WORLD writer Brett Cullum got a chance to talk to Katerina about her love of theater and touring.

Interview: Katerina McCrimmon of FUNNY GIRL at BROADWAY AT THE HOBBY CENTER

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' top solo fundraiser Mark Mackillop will make his Off-Broadway debut with his new solo show Not Broadway's Mark Mackillop on September 2 at 8pm at Marjorie S. Deane's Little Theatre. The one-night only fundraiser for BCEFA, Not Broadway's Mark Mackillop is written and performed by MacKillop....

Mark MacKillop To Make Off-Broadway Debut With New Solo Show NOT BROADWAY'S MARK MACKILLOP

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Anastasia will come to Coralville Center For the Performing Arts in December. Inspired by the beloved film, Anastasia is a dazzling Broadway musical about a brave young woman seeking the truth of her mysterious past. Created by Tony Award winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty, and Lynn Ahrens, this enchanting story transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s as Anya embarks on an epic adventure.

ANASTASIA Comes to Coralville Center For the Performing Arts in December

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Janet Jackson counts Samuel L. Jackson and Stevie Wonder among her famous relatives, though the "Avengers" actor thinks otherwise.

Janet Jackson says she's related to Stevie Wonder, Samuel L. Jackson and Tracy Chapman

Patti LaBelle is an American singer and actress, renowned for her powerful voice and dynamic performances. Born Patricia Louise Holte on May 24, 1944, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, LaBelle first gained fame as the lead singer of the vocal group Patti LaBelle and the Bluebells, which later became simply LaBelle. Known for hits like “Lady Marmalade,” the group’s soulful and energetic style set the stage for LaBelle’s solo career.

10 Best Patti Labelle Songs of All Time

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Country star Carrie Underwood is set to replace Katy Perry as a judge on the long-standing singing competition, 'American Idol.'

Country Music Superstar Returns to 'American Idol'

Nicole Scherzinger stars in the latest revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, adapted from the classic Billy Wilder film about a fading movie star. The new Broadway revival of Sunset Boulevard is bringing a stark, expressionist style to Andrew Lloyd Webber’s beloved musical, but all the show’s iconic songs sound as lush and gorgeous as ever before.

All the songs in 'Sunset Boulevard' on Broadway

Two months ago, the world of R&B lost a shining star when Angela Bofill passed away at the age of 70. Known for her soulful voice and timeless hits, Bofill’s legacy continues to resonate with fans worldwide. However, her family now faces financial difficulties in organizing a public memorial in her honor.

Angela Bofill’s Family Struggles to Fund Memorial, Calls Out Clive Davis

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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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It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

The Tragic Suicide of Former TV Child Star Sawyer Sweeten ('Everybody Loves Raymond'): 9 Years Later

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Musical theater isn’t exactly for the hobbyist singer in general, but certain showtunes require so much skill that even the greats would shy away from them. “Defying Gravity,” from lyricist Stephen Schwartz and librettist Winnie Holzman’s “Wicked,” certainly falls into that category. The iconic song, made famous by Idina Menzel, is a rollercoaster of key changes, dynamic shifts in tempo and volume, agile riffs and of course, that thrilling high belt at the end…all while being suspended in the air, mind you. It’s something that even the best of the best have to train for years to be able to do. And yet, an 11-year-old made it look effortless. 

11-year-old brought the house down with electrifying performance of 'Defying Gravity'

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	Jelly Roll recently joined Morgan Wallen onstage during Wallen’s headlining show at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium on Aug. 8, where they teamed up to perform Wallen’s hit “Cowgirls.” In a new video, Bunnie XO shares how Jelly Roll prepped for the moment backstage.Jelly Roll Attends Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Youth Center in Nashville




	In a video Bunnie XO posted on socials, Jelly Roll is seen backstage listening to “Cowgirls” and memorizing the lyrics, while she offers support as he sings along to the song.




	She captioned the video, “When your hubby doesn’t kno [sic] the words of the song he’s about to...

Watch Bunnie XO Help Jelly Roll Prep for His Morgan Wallen Duet

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

Kid pastor Luke Tillman got into the spirit while celebrating the 250th episode of “The Jennifer Hudson Show”! The spiritual 6-year-old took to the audience to deliver a powerful performance, then paired up with Jennifer Hudson for a showstopping number. Amen!

Kid Pastor Luke Tillman Gives an Electrifying Performance with Jennifer Hudson | Digital Exclusive

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Usually, it takes the benefit of hindsight to realize you’re seeing history in the making, the meeting of two monumental forces that will redefine an entire medium of art. But watching Diana Ross sing “Upside Down” in concert, joined by Michael Jackson, it was clear from the start this was the meeting of two powerhouses with too much talent to contain.

Diana Ross Performing “Upside Down” With Michael Jackson Has Too Much Charisma To Handle

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Pop music icon Katy Perry will perform live at MTV's Video Vanguard Awards show in September, organizers announced Thursday.

MTV to award Video Vanguard Award to pop icon Katy Perry

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Former child star Bobby Buntrock's life ended in tragedy. Best known as Harold “Sport” Baxter on the popular 1960s TV sitcom Hazel, Butrock died at only 21 years old in a car accident in 1974.

The Tragic Death of Child Star Bobby Buntrock, and How TV's 'Hazel' Shirley Booth Protected him

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	Shaun Martin, a multiple Grammy winner best known as a keyboard player for the jazz fusion group Snarky Puppy and a three-decade collaborator of gospel star Kirk Franklin, died Saturday at age 45.Kenya Barris, Kirk Franklin, Diarra Kilpatrick and More Talk Storytelling, Building a Hollywood Roadmap at BET's Emmy FYC Event




	Martin had been under constant medical supervision since suffering a massive stroke in April 2023. In November, Franklin had posted a tribute hoping for Martin’s recovery against difficult odds, saying the musician was still “fighting for his life” and describing him at the time as “my right hand, my North...

Shaun Martin, Grammy-Winning Musician Known for His Work With Snarky Puppy, Kirk Franklin and Erykah Badu, Dies at 45

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Jelani Remy to Host NEXTGEN SPOTLIGHT Benefiting BC/EFA

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS’ NextGen Advocates will present NextGen Spotlight, a benefit concert featuring the future of Broadway sharing songs and stories as they break into...

Jelani Remy to Host NEXTGEN SPOTLIGHT Benefiting BC/EFA

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