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Jan 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Soul Legend Sam Moore Passes Away at 89

Sam Moore, one half of the iconic duo Sam & Dave, sadly left us on January 10, 2023, at the age of 89. His death was due to complications from surgery. Born in Miami, Sam began his journey in the church choir, eventually catching the eye of soul legend Sam Cooke. After witnessing Jackie Wilson's per

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Jan 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

TikTok Ban: Music Industry's Next Challenge

Imagine a world without TikTok. For the live music industry, this could become a reality if a U. S. law banning the app isn't reversed by January 19. This would be a significant blow, especially during one of the industry's busiest marketing months. In recent years, TikTok has become a powerhouse fo

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Jan 11 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Soul Music Legend Sam Moore Passes Away at 89

Sam Moore, the high-pitched half of the legendary 1960s soul duo Sam & Dave, has sadly left us at the age of 89. His publicist confirmed that he passed away in Coral Gables, Florida, following complications from surgery. Moore, along with his partner Dave Prater, made a huge impact on the music scen

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Jan 11 2025BUSINESS

Music Stocks Rise and Fall: J-Hope News, New Boy Band, and Market Forces

This week, HYBE and JYP Entertainment saw their stocks climb while global markets took a dip. HYBE, known for BTS and its members' solo projects, jumped 7. 2% to 215, 500 won ($146. 19) after J-Hope announced new music and a world tour starting in Seoul on Feb. 28. JYP Entertainment, famous for Stra

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Jan 11 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Ed Sheeran's Mission: Music Education for All UK Kids

Ever since Ed Sheeran shot to fame, he's been sharing his love for music with a big goal in mind: helping kids in the UK get the best music education possible. He's launching a foundation to do just that. Why is this a big deal? Well, music education in the UK has been struggling with funding cuts.

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Jan 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Bong Joon-ho's 'Mickey 17' Kicks Off in Korea with Robert Pattinson

Bong Joon-ho's new sci-fi movie, "Mickey 17, " will hit South Korean screens on February 28. This is a week before its global release. The movie is based on Edward Ashton's 2022 novel "Mickey7. " Robert Pattinson stars as Mickey Barnes, an "expendable" employee on dangerous missions to colonize an i

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Jan 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Controversial Legacy of Singer Anita Bryant

Anita Bryant, a famed singer who initially rose to fame with hits like “Paper Roses, ” passed away at the age of 84 on December 16. Her home in Edmond, Oklahoma, was where she took her last breath, and the cause of her demise was cancer. Despite her musical success peaking in the 1960s and '70s, Bry

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Jan 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Relief Efforts Aid L. A. Music Industry After Wildfires

The Los Angeles wildfires have left a trail of destruction, more than 2, 000 homes lost. Among those affected are musicians and industry professionals from the Palisades and Eaton communities. These folks aren't just losing their homes, but also their recording studios and equipment. Nonprofits like

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Jan 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Bob Dylan's Hidden Gems: Underrated Albums You Should Know

Bob Dylan has a massive discography, but some albums often go unnoticed. Let's dive into five underrated records that deserve more love. 1. "Another Side of Bob Dylan" (1964) Sandwiched between classics like "The Times They Are a-Changin'" and "Bringing It All Back Home, " this album sometimes get

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Jan 09 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Older Ones Keeping the Music Scene Alive

You might think the music industry is all about youth, but there's a group of unsung heroes who are proving that age is just a number. We're talking about roadies, those hardworking folks who make sure the show goes on smoothly. Surprisingly, many of them are in their 60s and 70s! They've been aroun

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