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90s music star and DJ announces Worcestershire show

The musician, TV broadcaster, author and DJ, is adding 39 more dates to his Huey Morgan: The Fun Lovin’ Criminal spoken word tour after a successful run in autumn 2024 and will be coming to Redditch’s Palace Theatre on Wednesday, April 22 2026. Coming to …

The Rock Song That Broke U2 Into The Music Mainstream Explained: Why "Sunday Bloody Sunday" Is So Important

Irish rock band U2 has been an integral part of the music world for many years now, beginning with their formation in Dublin in 1976. As a result of such a lengthy career, the quartet has experienced almost every manner of up, down, and in-between scenario …

ENTERTAINMENT: Ozark Music Festival debuts with 13 public concerts

MUSIC Ozark Music Festival The inaugural Ozark Music Festival, “building upon the storied foundation of the Hot Springs Music Festival,” according to a news release, will feature 13 public concerts, pairing college musicians with faculty from top …

Toby Keith’s Music Surges On The Billboard Charts

Toby Keith’s 35 Biggest Hits climbs again on Billboard charts, jumping to No. 12 on Top Country ... More Albums and No. 54 on the Billboard 200. NORMAN, OK - JULY 06: Musician Toby Keith performs during the Oklahoma Twister Relief Concert to benefit United …

‎"I Don't Do Music For Trends Anymore" - Bella Smhurda

Nigerian singer and songwriter Abiola Ahmed Akinbiyi, popularly known as Bella Shmurda, has revealed that he has moved past the era of making music for trends. ‎ ‎The 'Vision 2020' crooner, while featuring in a recent episode of the Afrobeats …

Brainjotter Mourns The Death Of Late Highlife Musician, Mike Ejeagha

Popular Nigerian comedian, skitmaker, and content creator, Chukwuebuka Emmanuel Amuzie, best known as Brain Jotter, is mourning the death of renowned Nigerian highlife musician, Mike Ejeagha, popularly called Gentleman Mike Ejeagha, who passed away at the …

Cosey Fanni Tutti's journey through art, porn and music

Matt PreceyBBC News, Norfolk ShareSave Cosey Fanni Tutti is a founding member of the band Throbbing Gristle and a radical performance artist It is fitting that we meet a woman once described as a "wrecker of civilisation" in the grounds of a …

Nandy Sisters Win Big! Take Home Jury’s Choice For Power Music Creator 2025

The Nandy Sisters were honoured with the Power Music Creator Award – Jury Choice at the Power Creator Awards 2025. Known for their soulful vocals and electrifying performances, the duo has carved a unique space in the digital music scene, winning hearts …

Cast of “Grease – A Rock ’n Roll Musical” heads to Curaçao

0 On Friday afternoon, the cast of Grease – A Rock ’n Roll Musical traveled to Curaçao for the first time. They’ll be performing two shows, and the entire cast is excited to bring their production to a new audience. Actor Mateo Lopez said the group is …

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Local Musician Fosters Bilingual Beginnings Through Love For Music

José Manuel Godoy, local musician and founder of Musical Conexión, recently released a new bilingual educational book titled “Musical Conexión: The Bilingual Music and Movement Program to Unfold Musicality in Early Childhood.” Now available on Amazon in …

Broadway musical excerpts on Tony Awards show help keep shows alive

Like all televised kudos, the Tony Awards serve two functions. One, of course, is to hand out the prizes to emotionally raw actors, and other Broadway artists, usually falling over themselves to thank everybody and their agent in the allotted 90 seconds. …

Choralfest Camp, A Tradition Of Musical Growth & Leadership

For the first time in its history, the Fort Wayne Children’s Choir (FWCC) is excited to announce that its popular Choralfest Camp is open to all youth singers, not just those currently involved with FWCC. From July 21–25, 2025, at Purdue University Fort …

Japan ‘cutest’ Lolita character is singing dad, says girly look makes music softer

A Lolita-style singer and father of two in Japan believes dressing up in feminine clothes makes his music softer. Takuma Tani, 47, who is known for his outfits and vocals, has more than 20,000 followers on social media. Lolita fashion is a subculture and a …

4 Country Songs You Didn’t Know Dolly Parton Wrote for Other Musicians

We all know the Dolly Parton classics. "9 to 5," "Jolene," "Here You Come Again," the list can go on for days. Additionally, artists have endlessly covered her records; taking "Jolene" for a spin is like a rite of …

“They’re about money”: The shows Roger Waters said had nothing to do with music

(Credits: Far Out / YouTube Still) Rock and roll began life as a way to build community amongst a group of people. Anyone can try their hand at making a song that people can sing along to, but the core trademark of any great band is to find some sort …

“I would have given up anything”: the artist Stevie Nicks called the musical love of her life

(Credits: Far Out / Polydor) Stop the presses…you are about to experience something exceedingly rare. No, it is not the rediscovery of some form of long-lost animal species, nor is it an unheard act of witchcraft or magic. It’s Stevie Nicks saying …

Naomi Campbell makes stylish appearance at the debut LIDO Music Festival

Naomi Campbell made a striking appearance at the debut LIDO Music Festival in Victoria Park on Friday night, turning heads in a chic all-black ensemble as she danced the night away to Massive Attack’s headline set. Ditching traditional festival wellies for …

 Music, movies and art: Summer fun in Athens

CULTURE GOING OUT Greece’s open-air cinemas, an iconic summer pastime, are back in full swing but ticket prices are climbing. Attendance has started strong. ‘People realize summer weather comes early now and aren’t afraid to come out,’ said Kostas Gounaris …

Pierpoint Ventures’ Maury Blackman: 'It’s Not Tariffs—AI Is Quietly Reshaping the American Job Market'

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As headlines blame tariffs and geopolitical tensions for a cooling U.S. labor market, Pierpoint Ventures CEO Maury Blackman is calling out a far more powerful—and largely …

News Release – Nine Men at Waiawa Correctional Facility Earn Kapiʻolani Community College Culinary Arts Certificates

STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION KA ʻOIHANA HOʻOMALU KALAIMA A HOʻOPONOPONO OLA   TOMMY JOHNSON DIRECTOR KA LUNA HOʻOKELE     NINE MEN AT WAIAWA CORRECTIONAL …

4Kira4Dads 'Dads Got Something to Say' Capitol Hill Advocacy Days Spotlighting Fathers’ Role in Maternal Health Movement

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In honor of Father’s Day and in service of its mission to eliminate preventable maternal deaths, 4Kira4Moms proudly announces the 4Kira4Dads ”Dads Got Something to Say” Advocacy Days, …

A Powerful New Saga Unfolds: 'The Emperor of California' by Lee R. Brand

"The Emperor of California" by Lee R. Brand invites readers on an unforgettable journey where power, prophecy, and political intrigue collide. FRESNO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The Emperor of …

Policy Pathways Launches 'Uncounted': A National Civilian-Driven In-Custody Death Reporting Database

Accountability Begins With A Count. RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a landmark step toward justice and transparency in the American criminal legal system, Policy Pathways, Inc., has launched Uncounted—the …

Office of the Governor — News Release — Gov. Green Releases Intent-to-Veto List

STATE OF HAWAIʻI  KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI    JOSH GREEN, M.D.  GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA    GOVERNOR GREEN RELEASES INTENT-TO-VETO LIST  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 6, 2025 HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green, M.D., today informed legislative leaders and stakeholders …

Higher Ed Coalition Urges Trump Administration to Immediately Reverse Actions on Intl. Student Visas

The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges has joined leading higher education organizations to reverse actions on intl. student visas. WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Association …

VETCOMM US CEO Kate Monroe Honored with Veteran Media Advocate Award at Military & Veterans Entertainment Awards Gala

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kate Monroe, CEO and founder of VETCOMM US, has been recognized for her outstanding advocacy and media leadership with the "Veterans Media Advocate" Award at the …

MoonPay Secures BitLicense, Expanding Crypto Access in New York State

Regulatory Milestone Strengthens MoonPay’s Commitment to Secure and Accessible Crypto Services NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MoonPay, a global cryptocurrency on-ramp and payments leader, has secured the …

Blake Hunter Yagman Joins Spiro Harrison & Nelson as Partner

Top Boutique Law Firm Adds Leading Antitrust and Data Privacy Attorney to its Growing Practice RED BANK, NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Spiro Harrison & Nelson is pleased to announce that Blake Hunter Yagman, …

Americans Regain Spending Confidence as Business Caution Grows, According to Prosper Insights and the Federal Reserve

Latest Prosper Monthly Consumer Survey reveals that while Americans remain concerned about the job market, their day-to-day spending attitudes are stabilizing WORTHINGTON, OH, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New research from …

LKICORP® Global Icon Luke Kriger to expand across USA Territories

Kriger Confident in largest Investment amid Economic Challenges PITTSBURGH , PA, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The technological landscape is about to witness a significant shift as LKICORP®, under the Corporate leadership of …

Department Files Civil Forfeiture Complaint Against Over $7.74M Laundered on Behalf of the North Korean Government

The Department of Justice filed a civil forfeiture complaint today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia alleging that North Korean information technology (IT) workers obtained illegal employment and amassed millions in cryptocurrency for …

Louisiana Man Pleads Guilty to $3.8 Million Durable Medical Equipment Fraud Scheme

A Louisiana man pleaded guilty today in connection with a five-year scheme to submit millions of dollars in fraudulent claims to Medicare for expensive and medically unnecessary medical equipment. According to court documents, Michael L. Riggins, 62, of …

Final of 14 Individuals Sentenced for Dog Fighting

Following a final sentencing hearing today, all 14 defendants convicted in a large-scale federal dog fighting case in Albany, Georgia, have been sentenced to a total of 343 months in prison for dog fighting and other charges. “Dog fighting is an odious …

The Justice Department, Texas Reach Agreement to End In-State Tuition for Illegal Aliens

WASHINGTON – U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton released the following statements after a federal judge formally enjoined Texas from providing in-state tuition for illegal aliens. "The Justice Department commends …

Federal Jury Convicts Pakistani Weapons Smuggler of Transporting Iranian Advanced Conventional Weapons Destined for the ...

A federal jury convicted a Pakistani national today on charges related to smuggling Iranian-made advanced conventional weaponry destined for the Houthis in Yemen and threatening multiple witnesses. According to court records and evidence presented at trial …

Justice Department Launches Investigation into Rhode Island for Race-Based Employment Preferences in Violation of Title ...

The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division has opened an investigation into the State of Rhode Island (“Rhode Island”) concerning potential race-based discrimination in state employment practices. The state of Rhode Island mandates state agencies set …

Five Highs Gang Members Convicted by Jury of RICO Conspiracy, Drug Trafficking, and Firearms Offenses

Following a three-week trial, a federal jury in Minneapolis convicted five Minnesota men today for their involvement in the Highs — a violent Minneapolis street gang — and in gang-related murders, shootings, and narcotics distribution. According to court …

Gang Member Convicted by Jury for his Part in Murder

Following a one-week trial, a federal jury in Memphis convicted a member of the Unknown Vice Lords (UVL) — a violent street gang in Memphis — for his involvement in a gang-related murder, after deliberating for less than an hour. According to court …