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Willie Colón, legendary Nuyorican salsa icon, dead at 75

February 21, 2026February 21, 2026 · New York, New York Local News

The legendary musician Willie Colón, one of the most iconic figures in salsa and the Nuyorican salsa movement, died Saturday at the age of 75, his family confirmed…

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The biggest moments from the 68th Grammy Awards

February 1, 2026February 2, 2026 · New York, New York Local News

An in memoriam segment that had the entire room on its feet. A famous director achieving EGOT status. And a whole lot of celebrities criticizing Immigration and Customs…

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The biggest moments from the 68th Grammy Awards

February 1, 2026February 2, 2026 · San Francisco, California Local News

An in memoriam segment that had the entire room on its feet. A famous director achieving EGOT status. And a whole lot of celebrities criticizing Immigration and Customs…

Read more The biggest moments from the 68th Grammy Awards

2026 Grammy nominees: Full list and how to watch the Grammys

January 31, 2026February 1, 2026 · San Francisco, California Local News

The 68th annual Grammy Awards will take place Sunday with a dramatically different tone than last year. The 2025 award show was completely reimagined and refocused to relief…

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BTS announces world tour dates, set to return to SoFi in September. Here’s what to know

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 · Los Angeles, California Local News

K-pop megastars BTS announced its upcoming world tour dates Tuesday as the group is set to return to California in May and September. The announcement was made on…

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BTS announces March comeback date, putting an end to a nearly 4-year hiatus

January 2, 2026January 2, 2026 · New York, New York Local News

They’re going to light up 2026 like dynamite: K-pop group BTS‘ comeback has an official date. According to a note shared to social media by the entertainment company…

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Kennedy Center criticizes musician who canceled performance after Trump name added to building

December 26, 2025December 26, 2025 · New York, New York Local News

The president of the Kennedy Center on Friday fiercely criticized a musician’s sudden decision to cancel a Christmas Eve performance at the venue days after the White House announced that…

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Ruby Ibarra talks culture, new music and motherhood

October 22, 2025October 23, 2025 · San Francisco, California Local News

Ruby Ibarra, the East Bay’s Filipina rapper, singer and songwriter, will be releasing new music later this year after winning this year’s national NPR Tiny Desk Contest and…

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Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers dies at 48

October 19, 2025October 19, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

Limp Bizkit bass player Sam Rivers has died, the band announced Saturday. He was 48. “Today we lost our brother. Our bandmate. Our heartbeat,” read a eulogy posted…

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Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime spotlights Latin pride, clashes with Trump

September 29, 2025September 29, 2025 · San Francisco, California Local News

The selection of Bad Bunny to headline the Super Bowl halftime show is about more than music. The move signals a cultural spotlight for Latin identity at America’s…

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Carrie Underwood pays tribute to ‘Jesus, Take the Wheel’ writer Brett James after plane crash death

September 19, 2025September 19, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

Carrie Underwood is mourning the death of her longtime friend and collaborator Brett James.  The Grammy-winning songwriter was among three people who died Sept. 18 after a small plane crashed…

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See the complete list of finalists for the 2025 Latin Billboard Awards

September 10, 2025September 10, 2025 · New York, New York Local News

Telemundo and Billboard announced the finalists for the 2025 Billboard Latin Music Awards Wednesday. Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny leads the pack with 27 nominations, setting a historic…

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Chappell Roan debuts new country-inspired song on ‘SNL’

Chappell Roan debuts new country-inspired song on ‘SNL’

November 2, 2024November 3, 2024 · New York, New York Local News

Chappell Roan did not go unnoticed in this week’s episode of “Saturday Night Live.” The musician debuted a new single with a country music sound to it. The…

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Taylor Swift releasing Eras Tour book

Taylor Swift releasing Eras Tour book

October 15, 2024October 15, 2024 · New York, New York Local News

Fresh off a night out in the Bronx, Taylor Swift announced her foray into a new venture early Tuesday. This time, she’s an author. Swift will release a…

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Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor, dies at 88

Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor, dies at 88

September 29, 2024September 29, 2024 · New York, New York Local News

Kris Kristofferson, a Rhodes scholar with a deft writing style and rough charisma who became a country music superstar and A-list Hollywood actor, has died. Kristofferson died at his…

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Billy Joel breaks down his ‘Piano Man’ lyrics about ‘real estate novelist’ Paul

Billy Joel breaks down his ‘Piano Man’ lyrics about ‘real estate novelist’ Paul

August 18, 2024August 19, 2024 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Local News

Billy Joel knows all about an increasingly popular fan theory that suggests two of his “Piano Man” song characters are gay. And, the Grammy winner understands why fans think that.…

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‘An opportunity that feels right’: Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo to take reins of Opera Philadelphia

‘An opportunity that feels right’: Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo to take reins of Opera Philadelphia

April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Local News

What to Know Anthony Roth Costanzo was hired Thursday as general director and president of Opera Philadelphia. Costanzo will continue his career as a leading countertenor while taking…

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Mandisa, ‘American Idol’ singer and Grammy winner, dies at 47

Mandisa, ‘American Idol’ singer and Grammy winner, dies at 47

April 19, 2024April 19, 2024 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Local News

Grammy-winning singer Mandisa, who rose to fame on season five of “American Idol,” has died, her representative said Friday. She was 47. “We can confirm that yesterday Mandisa was found in…

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Pennsylvania-based wedding band Jellyroll sues country star Jelly Roll over name

Pennsylvania-based wedding band Jellyroll sues country star Jelly Roll over name

April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Local News

It’s a court battle of Jellyroll vs. Jelly Roll. Let us explain. A popular Delaware County wedding band is suing country music star Jelly Roll. The band Jellyroll…

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Bruce Springsteen returns to the stage after health issues postponed his 2023 world tour

Bruce Springsteen returns to the stage after health issues postponed his 2023 world tour

March 20, 2024March 20, 2024 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Local News

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band returned to the stage Tuesday evening at the Footprint Center in Phoenix in a triumphant reboot of the Boss’ postponed 2023…

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