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92nd Fiesta Topeka rounds out with authentic dance performance
WIBW 13 - Kansas
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July 20, 2025
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - After five festivity-filled days, the 92nd Fiesta Topeka wrapped up, and no fiesta would be complete without a special performance from the Ballet Folklorico de Topeka dance company. Ballet Folklórico is a Mexican folk dance...
Wendy performs at ‘SM CLASSIC LIVE 2025 in SEOUL’ this August, reuniting with SM Entertainment
allkpop
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Singer Wendy is set to captivate audiences with a classical twist this summer. According to her agency ASND Entertainment on July 18, Wendy will take the stage at 'SM CLASSIC LIVE 2025 in SEOUL' on August 23 and 24 at Lotte Concert Hall in...
Defunded public media, musician Lucia Dostal, Wine Thunderdome
NEPM - Massachusetts
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We have good news and bad news. Bad news first: the Corporation for Public Broadcasting has lost over a billion dollars of funding, a billion with a "b." But what does that mean for NEPM itself? A lot of us are asking that question. To make a...
Napheesa Collier’s record-breaking performance leads her team to victory in the WNBA All-Star Game
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
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July 20, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS — Napheesa Collier scored a record 36 points to help her team beat Team Clark 151-131 in the WNBA All-Star Game that was devoid of defense and full of 4-point shots. This record offensive effort came a year after the league’s annual...
Do we need musicians with honourary doctorates?
Zimbabwe Independent
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In Zimbabwe, some musicians have been recognised with honourary doctorates, while others have pursued and earned traditional academic doctorates. A few years ago, this young woman from next door came knocking at my door early in the morning with a...
10 Best Music Videos Based On Or Inspired By Movies
/FILM - Indiana
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July 20, 2025
It's rare these days when a music video completely captures the public's attention in the ways they used to. While the 2000s still saw MTV as a kingpin of music video distribution, the advent of YouTube and Internet streaming completely changed...
Live Aid: 40 Years of Music and Humanitarian Impact
Times News Global
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July 20, 2025
London, England – This month marks the 40th anniversary of Live Aid, a massive concert that united the world to combat famine in Ethiopia. On July 13, 1985, music legends such as Queen, U2, Madonna, and David Bowie performed on stages in London...
Napheesa Collier's record-breaking performance leads her team to 151-131 victory in WNBA All-Star Game
WTHR - Indiana
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Collier scored an All-Star game record 36 points as her team bested Team Clark Saturday night in Indianapolis. INDIANAPOLIS — Napheesa Collier scored a record 36 points to help her team beat Team Clark 151-131 in the WNBA All-Star Game that was...
Music pioneer Connie Francis paved way for Taylor Swift and Beyoncé
Villages News - Florida
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July 19, 2025
Connie Francis – who died Thursday at 87 – enjoyed rediscovery recently on social media and Broadway. It was about time for one of the most underrated female singers of the modern era. Francis’ first big hit was “Who’s Sorry Now,” from 1958. She...
GloRilla Turns Up Indianapolis With Fiery 2025 WNBA All-Star Game Halftime Show Performance
Billboard
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July 20, 2025
GloRilla brought her Memphis tenacity to Indianapolis as she headlined the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game Halftime Show on Saturday night (July 19) with a dynamic performance. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts...
Ayra Starr Becomes First African Artist to Earn RIAA Latin Diamond Certification
The Herald
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July 19, 2025
Nigerian music star Ayra Starr has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first African artist to receive a Latin Diamond certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The feat was accomplished through her global...
Chicago's 'Secret River Show' concept hits high note with musical parade on the Chicago River's North Branch
Chicago Sun Times - Illinois
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July 20, 2025
For a moment on Saturday, the North Branch of the Chicago River was transformed into a strange and beautiful paradise. Musician Risa Rubin gently strummed a purple harp atop a colorful, concrete pile on the water. The soft currents seemed to slow...
Neo 21 on quest to reshape Nigerian music beyond borders
Punch
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July 19, 2025
Singer, Wale Aroyewun, popularly known as Neo 21, has said that he wants his music to resonate with listeners in a deeply personal way. According to him, his aim is to create sounds that not only feel familiar but also speak to a new generation of...
Singer Lemar reveals how he copes with life-changing medical condition
The Mirror
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July 19, 2025
He’s the silky-voiced soul star who brought us hits like If There’s Any Justice and Dance (With U), and two decades on, Lemar Obika is still making waves – just a little more quietly these days. Now celebrating 20 years in the music industry, the...
When Do The Boston Crusaders Perform At DCI San Antonio 2025?
FloMarching - Texas
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July 20, 2025
Coming into the 2025 DCI Southwestern Championships in San Antonio, the Boston Crusaders are freshly the top-ranked corps and are looking to keep it that way after tonight's competition. They'll be one of the corps to close out a long day of...
Robbie Williams joined by Danny Dyer, Gaz Coombes and brass band during Glastonbury tribute at Hyde Park gig
Contactmusic
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Robbie Williams delighted the crowd with his headline set at London's Hyde Park on Saturday (06.07.24) night. Sunday, July 7, 2024 Sunday, July 7, 2024 Robbie Williams was joined by Danny Dyer and a band of Beefeaters for a rousing cover of...
Singer Suzi—Who’s Worked With Jim Jones & Tory Lanez—Talks 360M Streams & Doing It All Herself
AllHipHop
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July 19, 2025
Suzi, the North Jersey multi-talent behind over 360 million streams, is making waves at Summer Jam while rewriting the rules of indie stardom. New Milford, New Jersey? Even stars have an origin story. Suzi, a multi-faceted talent, hails from a...
Stamford's 'Summer in the Park' concert series kicks off with music and community spirit
News 12 Connecticut
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Stamford is heating up this season with its Summer in the Park concert series, offering residents and visitors a chance to enjoy live music right in the heart of the city. The lineup features a mix of headliners, throwback tribute bands, and...
Pat Joe explores healing through music
Punch
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July 19, 2025
A gospel singer and motivational speaker, Patience Severinus, aka Minister Pat Joe, has said that her calling into music was born out of a desire to bring hope and healing to broken hearts. Through her music, public speaking, and counselling...
Country Icon Tim McGraw Admits He’s “The Worst Singer in the Family,” Says Daughters Refuse To Sing With Him
American Songwriter
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July 19, 2025
Since tying the knot in 1996, country stars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill have welcomed three daughters: Gracie, Maggie, and Audrey. The “Live Like You Were Dyin’” crooner, 58, recently shared a stage with his children as they sang his 2007 song “Last...