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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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Jan 09 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Ed Sheeran's New Foundation: Boosting Music Education for Kids

Ed Sheeran, a popular singer-songwriter, has decided to give back to the community that nurtured his musical talents. He recently launched the Ed Sheeran Foundation, aiming to support music education for kids. Why is this important? Well, music education has been on the decline, and many people don'

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Jan 09 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Unseen Value of Independent Entertainment

Did you know that small music venues, festivals, and performing arts centers bring a lot more to society than just good vibes? The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) is digging deep into this topic. They've started a big study called "The State of Live" to find out just how much these pla

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Jan 09 2025CELEBRITIES

A Football Family's Shift from Gridiron to Melodies

Meet the Sanders family, a clan known for their football legacy. Deion Sanders, the patriarch, has made waves in both the NFL and college football. His sons, Shedeur and Shilo, were set to follow in his footsteps. But things are changing. Shedeur is ready for the 2025 NFL draft, but Shilo has traded

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Jan 07 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Folk Legend Peter Yarrow Passes Away at 86

Peter Yarrow, known for his powerful and compassionate voice in the iconic folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, has died at the age of 86. He passed away on Tuesday at his home in Manhattan's Upper West Side. His publicist, Ken Sunshine, confirmed the news and revealed that Yarrow had been fighting bladd

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