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Grammy U Welcomes All Aspiring Music Professionals, Bypassing College Requirements
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Grammy U Welcomes All Aspiring Music Professionals, Bypassing College Requirements

The Recording Academy broadens its horizon for future music leaders The Recording Academy has revamped its Grammy U program in a big step towards inclusivity. The academy has lifted its stringent rule that members must be full-time college students. Instead, a new membership track has been introduced for budding music professionals between the ages of […]

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Clarence Avant: Remembering the Pioneering "Black Music Godfather" at 92
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A Tribute to Clarence Avant: The Music Industry’s “Black Music Godfather” at 92

Clarence Avant, celebrated as the “Black Music Godfather” for his remarkable contribution spanning decades in the music world, passed away in his Los Angeles residence at the age of 92. Avant, originally from Greensboro, North Carolina, set the benchmark in New York’s music industry by managing legends like Sarah Vaughan, Freddie Hubbard, and Bill Withers,

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Celebrities Unite for Maui Wildfire Victims: How to Lend Your Support
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Celebrities Unite for Maui Wildfire Victims: How to Lend Your Support

The relentless blaze propelled by Hurricane Dora has left Maui, particularly the town of Lahaina, in ruins. The wildfire has consumed over 2,000 acres, causing the death of 55 individuals and erasing nearly 1,700 structures from the face of the island. The Governor, Josh Green, declared this catastrophe to be the “most massive natural disaster

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Ne-Yo Shares Views on Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth
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Ne-Yo Speaks Out on Transgender Youth Care: A Deeper Dive into the Singer’s Views

In a recent interview with VladTV’s Gloria Velez, singer and father-of-seven, Ne-Yo, voiced his opinions on parenting transgender children and expressed concerns over minors receiving gender-affirming care. Before diving into the topic, Ne-Yo emphasized, “I have no issue with LBG… You love who you love, you do what you do.” However, he expressed his traditionalist

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Lady Gaga Honors Late Collaborator Tony Bennett with a Special Tattoo: A Cherished Memory
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Lady Gaga Honors Late Collaborator Tony Bennett with a Special Tattoo: A Cherished Memory

#LadyGaga took a trip down memory lane, reflecting on her deep connection with the late music icon, #TonyBennett, who passed away on July 21 at the ripe age of 96. In an interview revisited by People Magazine, Gaga revealed a special tribute to Bennett she keeps with her at all times: a tattoo. “In 2014,

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Jason Aldean's 'Try That In A Small Town' Video Sparks Controversy: Key Details to Understand the Debate
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Jason Aldean’s ‘Try That In A Small Town’ Video Sparks Controversy: Key Details to Understand the Debate

In the aftermath of widespread backlash, Country Music Television (CMT) has ceased broadcasting the music video for Jason Aldean’s “Try That In A Small Town.” Critics had flagged the video, leading to its withdrawal from the network’s rotation, as a CMT representative informed USA TODAY. A significant factor in the uproar is Aldean’s history as

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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

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

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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