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Ice Bucket Challenge Co-Founder Pat Quinn Dead at 37 After Battle With ALS
Pat Quinn, co-founder of the viral Ice Bucket Challenge, has died at the age of 37 after a seven-year battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Continue Reading
'Step It Up and Go' Gives North Carolina Music Its Dues
North Carolina’s deep-rooted musical history has more to offer than James Taylor singing “Carolina in My Mind”. Like its geography, the Tar Heel state’s music Continue Reading
Sia Responds to Backlash Over Portrayal of Autism in New Film
Sia addressed the social media criticism that her upcoming film, Music, has faced over its portrayal of autism. According to Variety, the "Chandelier" hitmaker cast her frequent Continue Reading
Kelsey Waldon Takes Up the Fight on 'They'll Never Keep Us Down'
Kelsey Waldon said she feels a special responsibility as a Southerner to improve the human rights of people living in America. She has cited racial Continue Reading
Shawn Mendes and Justin Bieber’s ‘Monster’ Is the Collaboration We’ve Been Waiting For
Shawn Mendes and Justin Bieber's highly anticipated collaboration has arrived. On Thursday (November 19), the pop stars shared a video teaser for their collaboration, "Monster," Continue Reading
Shirley Jackson's Story on Film Is But a Flickering Shadow
“Your book is brilliant, darling. Fucking gorgeous. I don’t know how you did it” says Stanley Hyman (Michael Stuhlbarg) to his wife, the writer of Continue Reading
No Sex for Meghan Trainor While Pregnant
Meghan Trainor will not be having sex during her pregnancy. On Monday (November 16), the "Nice To Meet Ya" singer spoke with The Today Show to Continue Reading
Nick Jonas Is Replacing Gwen Stefani on ‘The Voice’ for Season 20
Nick Jonas is returning to his rotating red chair. The 28-year-old will join Blake Shelton, John Legend and Kelly Clarkson for his second round as Continue Reading
Ariana Grande Channels ‘Austin Powers’ Fembots in ’34+35′ Music Video: WATCH
Ariana Grande gets groovy and busy in a laboratory, platform boots and all, in her latest cinematic music video. The music video for her raunchy Continue Reading
Lloyd Miller's 'At the Ends of the World' Is a Globe-hopping Spiritual Jazz Experience
To call Lloyd Miller a tireless, relentless musicologist is quite an understatement. Although often labeled a jazz musician, Miller’s artistic pursuits stretch way beyond the Continue Reading
Naomi Greene Releases “Over The Hills (Acoustic)” Single & Video
French-American harp songstress Naomi Greene returns with Over The Hills. Inspired by Greene’s grandmothers passing, Greene pictures her grandmother addressing her loved ones as she departs Continue Reading
Stats Bring the Dance Party Even When They Go Acoustic on 'Powys 1999'
Powys 1999, Stats’ second album, and second album in two years, features ten songs that always feel like they’re gliding on a dance-rock groove, even Continue Reading
Brother Share Fourth & Final LP Single “Ain’t Over You”
Brother. follow up the vibrant ‘Honey’ with their fourth and final single before their upcoming album ‘Vol. III’. Like the title suggests, Ain’t Over You Continue Reading
Marvel Executive Reveals How ‘Black Panther 2′ Will Address Chadwick Boseman’s Death
How will Black Panther 2 handle the tragic loss of Chadwick Boseman? Earlier this week, Marvel Studios Executive Vice President Vicotria Alonso spoke to the Continue Reading
Celebrities and Twitter React to Donald Trump Seemingly Conceding Before Taking It Back
President Donald Trump seemingly conceded to President-Elect Joe Biden before taking it back. On Sunday (November 15), Trump sent a series of tweets concerning the Continue Reading
‘Home Alone 2′ Director Reveals How Trump ‘Bullied His Way Into the Movie’
President Donald Trump once "bullied his way" into getting a guest appearance in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. On Thursday (November 12), director Continue Reading
How Ally Brooke Found Her Voice & Learned to Stand Up for Herself Against Cyberbullies, Sexist Music Execs
Ally Brooke is re-establishing herself in the music industry, this time as a solo act and author—but more importantly, as a woman in control of Continue Reading
Thaba Captivate with Their Electrosoul on 'Eyes Rest Their Feet'
In more than one way, Eyes Rest Their Feet is a bittersweet listen. The debut album of duo Thaba is one packed with expansive synths Continue Reading
Making a Masterpiece: An Interview with Legendary Composer Valerie Simpson
Valerie Simpson is the voice of truth. The melodies and chord progressions she renders on the piano reflect an intimate understanding of the heart. When Continue Reading