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What was the first reggae song to top the US charts?
Far Out Magazine
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June 15, 2025
(Credits: Far Out / NASA / Uwe Conrad) The genre of reggae as a whole is synonymous with the likes of Bob Marley and Burning Spear, bringing the musical heart of Jamaica to the international stage and capturing the souls of so many beyond its...
What was the best-selling Black Sabbath song?
Far Out Magazine
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June 15, 2025
(Credits: Far Out / Warner Bros. Records) Black Sabbath are one of the biggest rock bands to ever grace the stage, as well as complete and utter pioneers of the heavy metal brand – but surprisingly, their singles sales records tell a pretty patchy...
The Bar-Kays: The band that rose from the ashes of Otis Redding’s tragic plane crash
Far Out Magazine
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June 15, 2025
(Credits: Far Out / Stax Records / Public Domain) One of the more jarring artefacts in the exhibits at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio—appearing rather unceremoniously in an otherwise hum-drum display about soul music...
Fans Are Going Wild After Ella Langley Playfully 'Teases' Riley Green Relationship at Concert
Wide Open Country
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June 15, 2025
This relationship tease between Ella Langley and Riley Green seemingly never ends. It's especially wild for Green because this isn't even the only relationship fans are casting on him. They've continuously put Megan Moroney with him too. But the...
I'm an NHS nurse and a single mum: DWP told me I can't work full-time
Daily Star
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June 16, 2025
Michael D. Carroll and Ethan Davies 01:19, 16 Jun 2025 All Nadine Rich yearns for is the chance to work. As a certified NHS district nurse hailing from Peel Hall in Wythenshawe, she's got her hands full raising her three year old daughter, Nevaeh....
Chris Brown returns to Manchester for first show in city since prison release
Metro
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June 15, 2025
Chris Brown has returned to Manchester following his release from prison (Picture: SplashNews.com) It seems Chris Brown was keen to go incognito as he returned to Manchester for the first time since his arrest, later making a triumphant stage...
The star guest nobody predicted and 'bonus' song as Sam Fender ends Newcastle gigs with a bang
Chronicle Live
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June 15, 2025
00:16, 16 Jun 2025Updated 00:18, 16 Jun 2025 We're not sure we want to come to terms with this fact but, after all the anticipation and counting down, Sam Fender's 2025 gigs at St James' Park are now over. However, what a night fans were treated...
Black Butler Season 5 Episode 12 Release Date: Where to watch it?
Newsd
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June 15, 2025
Black Butler Season 5 Episode 12 Release Date:The tension continues to mount as Black Butler fans await each new episode and Season 5 speeds to its can’t-miss conclusion! So, with the successful launch of Episode 12 just around the corner, anime...
College unveils Oasis masterclass for fans ahead of reunion tour
Express & Star
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June 15, 2025
A college in Scotland will bring Britpop back to the classroom as it launches an Oasis masterclass ahead of the band’s reunion tour this summer. Glasgow Clyde College said its class would help introduce the Manchester outfit to a new generation of...
“My vhope” — Fans react as BTS’ j-hope thanks Taehyung for joining him at company dinner after HOTS concert finale
Sportskeeda
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June 15, 2025
BTS’ j-hope recently shared that his bandmate Taehyung, aka V, joined him for dinner following the first day of his HOPE ON THE STAGE encore concert on June 13, 2025. During a Weverse livestream on June 15, j-hope, known popularly among fans as...
Moss Cultural Arts Center presents “Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert” – 20th Anniversary Tour
Miami's Community Newspapers - Florida
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June 15, 2025
The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center is excited to present Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert, a spectacular live experience celebrating the 20th anniversary of the iconic Nickelodeon animated series. Taking place on Sunday, September 21,...
Veteran Brora fundraiser Alistair Risk to celebrate his 80th birthday with Midsummer Night Concert in aid of cancer charity
Northern Times
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June 15, 2025
A Brora man undergoing cancer treatment is celebrating his 80th birthday by holding a concert to raise money for a charity that has provided him with “fantastic support”. Alistair Risk is fundraising for Clan Cancer Support, which provides...
Bruce Springsteen Previews 'Twilight Hours' With Never-Before-Heard Song 'Sunday Love'
RTTNews
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June 15, 2025
Bruce Springsteen has previewed Twilight Hours with a never-before-heard song, "Sunday Love." Springsteen explores orchestra-driven mid-century noir on Twilight Hours — an ode to the great American pop music tradition — which arrives June 27th as...
Artist creates paintings for all of his favourite Radiohead songs
Irish Examiner
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June 15, 2025
After creating more than 100 artworks inspired by Radiohead songs, Lewis Crowley may well have cemented his status as the band’s biggest fan in Ireland.The 21-year-old artist from Drimoleague, who now lives in Bantry, West Cork, has painted an...
Pop singer in iconic R&B group, who co-wrote popular wedding song, dead at 68
AL.com - Alabama
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June 15, 2025
Wayne Lewis, a founding member of the R&B group Atlantic Starr, has died at the age of 68. He died June 5, according to a social media post by the band on June 7. No cause of death was disclosed. “It’s with great sadness we have to post the...
Obama applies PC band-aid to Boston terrorism
Renew America
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By Michael Bresciani April 17, 2013 April 15, 2013 Boston, Massachusetts, the Boston Marathon, one of the only six world marathon majors and the oldest marathon in the world was interrupted by terrorist bombs exploding at the finish line. Three...
Musician Lawrence Hill’s message in his new single needed more than ever right now!
Renew America
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Musician Lawrence Hill’s message in his new single needed more than ever right now! By James Lambert July 2, 2020 A former member of the Edwin Hawkins Singers, Lawrence Hill, just released a new single. It will be available on www.itunes.com and...
Ripped rock god announces big Aussie tour
Cairns Post
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June 15, 2025
Ripped rock god Lenny Kravitz will hit arenas and a couple of special outdoor gigs for his Blue Electric Light tour to Australia in November, his first shows here in 13 years. While tens of thousands of fans will witness the “Are You Gonna Go My...
Gospel artist Edwin Hawkins & his music will be missed
Renew America
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By James Lambert March 3, 2018 Gospel artist Edwin Hawkins died on January 15th of this year of pancreatic cancer. The 74 year old won four Grammys, produced dozens of albums, was voted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame, and was one of the...
North Island Tour Of Award-Winning Show Brings Immersive Theatre To Regional Audiences
Scoop
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Red Scare Theatre Company is bringing its award-winning Immersive production Before We Slip Beneath the Sea around the North Island this July. Written and directed by the company’s artistic director Cassandra Tse, Before We Slip Beneath the Sea...