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Jay-Z's Foundation Commemorates Two Decades with a $20M Fundraiser Gala
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Jay-Z’s Foundation Commemorates Two Decades with a $20M Fundraiser Gala

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Two decades of dedication to philanthropy was celebrated in grandeur at a New York City gala on Friday, July 14. The charitable organization, the Shawn Carter Foundation, established by music mogul Jay-Z and his mother Gloria Carter, took the occasion to the next level by successfully raising an impressive sum of $20 million. This substantial […]

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Duran Duran Set Cancer Benefit Concert For Andy Taylor
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Duran Duran Dedicating Special Concert to Guitarist Andy Taylor’s Battle with Cancer: Benefitting the Cancer Awareness Trust

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Iconic band Duran Duran is planning an exceptional event during their forthcoming North American tour—a benefit concert specifically dedicated to guitarist Andy Taylor who is currently fighting stage-4 prostate cancer. This initiative aims to support the Cancer Awareness Trust. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted British group is staging this fundraising event on

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Snoop Dogg Unveils 'Passport Series' NFT, A Unique Collectible for His Global Tour
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Snoop Dogg Unveils ‘Passport Series’ NFT, A Unique Collectible for His Global Tour

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Snoop Dogg, an acclaimed rapper and songwriter with a significant influence in the Web3 domain, recently introduced the ‘Passport Series’ NFT to coincide with his upcoming world tour. This unique digital asset invites fans to join Snoop on his global journey, offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the musical tour. As Snoop prepares to share his

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Jazz Foundation of America Honors Clarence Avant, Dave Grusin, and Charles Lloyd with 2023 Lifetime Achievement Awards
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Jazz Foundation of America Honors Clarence Avant, Dave Grusin, and Charles Lloyd with 2023 Lifetime Achievement Awards

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On June 25, the Jazz Foundation of America (JFA) upheld its commitment to recognizing the immense contributions of individual jazz and blues musicians. The organization held its annual fundraising gala at the Vibrato Grill Jazz in Los Angeles, and this year, industry mogul Clarence Avant, renowned pianist and composer Dave Grusin, and distinguished tenor saxophonist

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Broadway's 'Here Lies Love' Cedes to Musicians' Union Demands for Live Performers
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Broadway’s ‘Here Lies Love’ Cedes to Musicians’ Union Demands for Live Performers

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David Byrne’s latest Broadway musical ‘Here Lies Love’, which had been facing a wave of protest by the musicians’ union, has conceded to their demand and confirmed the inclusion of 12 musicians in the production. The show was initially planning to use pre-recorded music, an approach that led to friction with the union. The producers

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Diddy Slams Diageo with Lawsuit Alleging Racial Bias in Brand Investments
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Diddy Slams Diageo with Lawsuit Alleging Racial Bias in Brand Investments

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Music titan and business virtuoso, Sean “Diddy” Combs, has launched legal proceedings against alcohol powerhouse Diageo, accusing the conglomerate of neglecting his Ciroc vodka and DeLeon tequila brands, categorizing them as “urban” products. Legal documents filed on Wednesday, made available by Rolling Stone, reveal that Combs’ representatives have charged Diageo and its management with smothering

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Potential Record-Setting Sale of Queen's Music Catalog at Over $1 Billion, Insider Reports
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Potential Record-Setting Sale of Queen’s Music Catalog at Over $1 Billion, Insider Reports

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World-renowned band Queen’s musical repertoire may soon fetch an unprecedented sum in a potential transaction. A well-informed insider told CNN that discussions have advanced significantly for Universal Music Group’s acquisition of Queen’s musical catalog, currently held by Disney Music Group. The insider has projected that this transaction might cross the whopping $1 billion mark and

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John Fogerty: A Joyous Return to Creedence Clearwater Revival Hits
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John Fogerty: A Joyous Return to Creedence Clearwater Revival Hits

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AO Arena, Manchester, was the venue for a heartwarming homecoming of sorts for John Fogerty. After years of legal disputes with his former record labels and bandmates, the singer-songwriter now holds control of his music catalogue again. This fruitful journey was celebrated by the 77-year old rock icon in a live performance that felt personal,

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