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Oct 30 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Anne Frank's Story Takes a Bold, Controversial Twist

In New York City, a musical called Slam Frank is stirring up a lot of talk. It's about Anne Frank, the young girl who became famous for her diary during the Holocaust. But this version is different. It shows Anne as a pansexual Latina with a non-binary lover. The musical is a mix of hip hop, spoken

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Oct 30 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Weekend Fun: Music, Art, and History

This weekend, there's plenty to do in Little Rock and beyond. If you love music, you won't want to miss the Mozart Requiem Eucharist at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. The Trinity Choir and Arkansas Symphony Orchestra will perform Mozart's famous Requiem. After the performance, stick around for a recep

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Oct 30 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Rock Legends Gather for 2025 Hall of Fame Celebration

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is set to honor some of music's biggest names in 2025. Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Soundgarden, and The White Stripes are among the performers being inducted. This year's ceremony will take place at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles a

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Oct 30 2025EDUCATION

Gary Smith Joins Yes I Can's Board: A New Beat for Inclusion

Yes I Can Unity Through Music & Education, a nonprofit that helps adults with disabilities find jobs and learn new skills, has welcomed Gary Smith to its board of trustees. Smith, who has spent over two decades in the music industry and business, is no stranger to making a difference. He started Ka

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Oct 29 2025CELEBRITIES

Ariana Grande's Hair Transformation: A Nod to Wicked and a Personal Statement

Ariana Grande has made a bold change to her appearance. She has switched back to her natural brunette hair color. This is a big deal because she has been rocking blonde hair for a long time. The change is not just about looks. It also has a special meaning. Ariana shared a selfie on her social medi

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Oct 29 2025POLITICS

Young Musicians Stand Up to Power with Banned Songs

In Russia, a group of young street musicians called Stoptime has become a symbol of resistance. They played a song that the government doesn't like, and now they're facing consequences. The song, "Swan Lake Cooperative" by Noize MC, is banned in Russia. It doesn't mention President Vladimir Putin or

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Oct 28 2025POLITICS

Young Musician Faces Fines for Anti-Government Songs

In Russia, an 18-year-old musician named Diana Loginova, who performs under the name Naoko, found herself in hot water with the law. She was recently fined 30, 000 rubles, which is about $369, for playing songs that criticized the Russian government and military. This happened after her performance

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Oct 28 2025EDUCATION

Music Education Gets a Boost from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has stepped up to support music education in schools. They are teaming up with Save the Music, an organization that has been helping schools get instruments and tech equipment. This partnership comes after Paramount, a big media company, cut back on its funding for Save

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Oct 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

OpenAI Joins the AI Music Craze: What's the Big Deal?

OpenAI is diving into the AI music scene, a market that's expected to grow big time by 2030. They're working on a tool that can create original music from simple text or sound inputs. This isn't just any project; they're teaming up with Juilliard students to fine-tune the tool's understanding of mus

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Oct 27 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Beez in the Trap Trend: A Viral Dance Sensation

TikTok is buzzing with a new dance trend that has everyone from stars to regular folks joining in. This trend is all about mixing two popular songs and creating a fun, easy-to-follow dance routine. The trend starts with one person lip-syncing to "What's Up? " by 4 Non Blondes, while another person i

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