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 Along with the biopic, Compelling Pictures is also working on a documentary that will explore their rise to fame in the ’90s and 2000s, and how they’ve stayed influential in music ever since.

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The 2025 Grammy Award nominations are here. Beyoncé's “Cowboy Carter” rules the nation. 

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The National Medal of Arts is “the highest award given to artists, art patrons, and groups by the United States Government and honors exemplary individuals and organizations that have advanced the arts in America and offered inspiration to others through their distinguished achievement, support, or patronage,” as reported by The White House. 

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A musical tradition: This year marks the 25th performance of Gospel Christmas, plus 10 other concerts to ring in the holidays

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Hollywood stars Julia Roberts and Zendaya bookended Saturday’s inductions into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, adding extra stardust to a sparkling lineup that included pop icon Cher, hip-hop soul queen Mary J. Blige, soul icon Dionne Warwick, Kool & the Gang, Jimmy Buffet and hip-hop trailblazers A Tribe Called Quest.. It was a five-hour-plus show that also honored Ozzy Osbourne, Foreigner and the Dave Matthews Band. READ MORE


 

The release marks the first time that fans can own a live album and concert film of the music icon, showcasing Houston’s historic performance in post-apartheid South Africa.

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The 10-show run begins on October 8 in Pittsburgh and concludes on October 30 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This tour arrives at a crucial junction in American politics, and Wonder said he’s seeking to inspire unity and healing.

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LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / July 25, 2024 / PENG 

PENG, former Olympian and elite gymnast, was inspired by her personal story of triumph over adversity

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Arthur Crudup (Dick Waterman via AP) 

Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup helped invent rock ‘n’ roll. His 1946 song “That’s All Right” would become the first single Elvis Presley ever released. He received scant songwriting royalties because of an exploitative record contract. 

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The announcement comes from an artist who has been a powerful voice in the music industry for over two decades.

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