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Connor's Big Break: From Student to Winner

October 30, 2024

Being the star of your own movie might be a dream for many, but for Connor Sorg, a 21-year-old student from Oak Park, it's a reality. This month, his film snagged the top prize at a prestigious film festival in Chicago. What's the best part of winning? The money, of course! Well, sort of. Winning th

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Shawn Mendes: Exploring Identity, One Step at a Time

October 29, 2024

Shawn Mendes, the 26-year-old singer-songwriter, recently opened up about his journey with understanding his own sexuality. During a concert at Colorado's Red Rocks Amphitheatre, he performed an unreleased track called "The Mountain, " which seems to address the ongoing rumors about his sexual orien

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Stars Shine Bright: Events and Moments from Across the Country

October 29, 2024

Last week was packed with memorable moments. In Atlanta, the annual ONE Music Fest took place, featuring performances by Victoria Monét, Ari Lennox, Latto, T. I. , and GloRilla, among others. The event was a major highlight of the city's Spelhouse tailgate and homecoming celebrations. In Houston, s

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Hip-Hop Legend DJ Clark Kent: A Life of Beats and Battles

October 28, 2024

Rodolfo Franklin, better known as DJ Clark Kent, has passed away at the age of 58. He was a renowned figure in the hip-hop world, known for his impressive career as a producer and DJ. Born in Panama, Kent's journey began in the late 1980s when he became the DJ for Brooklyn rapper Dana Dane. His brea

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Amazon Music's LA Bash: A Night to Remember with Big Sean

October 28, 2024

In the city of angels, Amazon Music cooked up something special. They didn't just book a show; they planned an experience. Fans got to join in some cool activities before the main act, Big Sean, hit the stage. But he didn't just sing his songs. He made it a party by inviting other artists like YG an

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KidSuper's Debut Single Big In Da Game: A Casual Encounter Turns Into a Major Collab

October 27, 2024

Imagine this: a chance encounter outside the KidSuper office on Roebling Street led to something big. Colm Dillane, a fashion designer with a passion for music, was wandering around his neighborhood when he bumped into Giggs. They started talking and soon decided to create a single together. Funny t

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Spotify's AI Gives Brenda Lee's Classic a Spanish Twist

October 27, 2024

For the first time ever, Brenda Lee's holiday classic, "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, " has been given a Spanish makeover. This year marks the 65th anniversary of the iconic song, and the new version, titled "Noche Buena y Navidad, " was just released in time for the festive season. The project

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Grateful Dead's Bob Weir Honors Late Bandmate Phil Lesh

October 26, 2024

Bob Weir, the long-time guitarist of the Grateful Dead, has shared a heartfelt tribute to his bandmate Phil Lesh, who passed away recently. Weir highlighted Lesh's influence on his musical style and the band's improvisational sound. Lesh introduced Weir to jazz legends like John Coltrane and McCoy T

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Phish Pays Tribute to Phil Lesh with Surprise Song at Albany Show

October 26, 2024

On the first night of their fall tour in Albany, NY, Phish kicked things off with a heartfelt cover of "Box of Rain, " a song from the Grateful Dead's American Beauty album. This performance came just hours after the passing of Phil Lesh, the legendary bassist of the Grateful Dead. While this was th

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ROSÉ & K-Pop Stocks on the Rise: A Weekly Wrap-Up

October 26, 2024

This week was a big one for K-pop companies. YG Entertainment, the home of BLACKPINK’s ROSÉ, saw its stock jump after her new song with Bruno Mars hit it big. ROSÉ's "APT" topped global charts, raking in millions of streams in just days. Other K-pop giants like SM Entertainment and HYBE also saw the