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Rapper-actor DMX, known for iconic hip-hop songs, dead at 50

The family of rapper DMX says he has died at age 50 after a career in which he delivered iconic…

April 9, 2021 • JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. and JENNIFER PELTZ

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Tico Time offers jam-packed live music schedule

Bluegrass Festival coming up April 29

April 8, 2021 • Katie Chicklinski-Cahill — Staff reporter

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The Weeknd is top nominee for May’s iHeartRadio Music Awards

The Weeknd performs during the halftime show of the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game on Feb. 7 in Tampa,…

April 7, 2021 • Lynn Elber

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Rapper DMX on life support after heart attack, lawyer says

“He had a heart attack. He’s quite ill,” Richman said. Richman said he could not confirm reports that DMX overdosed…

April 3, 2021 • The Associated Press

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Ariana Grande joining ‘The Voice’

Ariana Grande attends the 13th annual Billboard Women in Music event in New York in 2018. NBC said Tuesday that…

March 30, 2021 • The Associated Press

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Alabama Shakes drummer facing child abuse charges

Steve Johnson, the drummer for Grammy Award-winning rock band Alabama Shakes, is in custody on child abuse charges. Johnson, 35,…

March 27, 2021 • The Associated Press

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It’s Elton John’s birthday and he’s got rare music for fans

Elton John is celebrating his 74th birthday today – and he’s sending fans a very rare present.Chris Pizzello/Associated Press file…

March 25, 2021 • Mark Kennedy

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Elton John opens his Oscar night party to all this year

Attending Elton John’s long-running Oscar-night party has always been one of the hardest tickets to get. Now you can go…

March 23, 2021 • The Associated Press

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A peek behind the masks, precautions at the pandemic Grammys

Associated Press entertainment reporter Marcela Isaza works backstage at the 63rd Grammy Awards at the Los Angeles Convention Center on…

March 12, 2021 • MARCELA ISAZA

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Annual Pagosa Folk N’ Bluegrass canceled

there’s hope for Four Corners Folk Festival

March 12, 2021 • Katie Chicklinski-Cahill — Staff reporter

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In Mississippi, small-town bluesman keeps aging music alive

Bluesman Jimmy “Duck” Holmes plays a quick song at the Blue Front Cafe in Bentonia, Miss. Holmes’ ninth album, “Cypress…

March 6, 2021 • LEAH WILLINGHAM

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Back-to-back BACH

Orchestra and annual festival celebrate the great one

March 4, 2021 • Judith Reynolds

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Phish guitarist to found substance abuse treatment center

Anastasio, who is now 14 years sober, announced Thursday that his Divided Sky Foundation has purchased a building for the…

March 4, 2021 • The Associated Press

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CMA Fest canceled for 2nd year in a row due to COVID-19

The Country Music Association announced on Tuesday the decision to cancel the June event, which is one of the oldest…

March 3, 2021 • The Associated Press

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Durango Choral Society kicking off Spring season

‘Bright & Beautiful’ premiers online March 5

February 28, 2021 • Katie Chicklinski-Cahill — Staff reporter

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Paul McCartney memoir due out in November

Paul McCartney’s memoir, “The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present,” will be released Nov. 2. The 78-year-old will trace his life…

February 24, 2021 • Hillel Italie

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Drunken driving charge against Bruce Springsteen dropped

The government dropped drunken driving and reckless driving charges against Bruce Springsteen on Wednesday stemming from an incident in November,…

February 24, 2021 • David Porter

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Pandemic causes Carnegie Hall to miss season for first time

Carnegie said it was canceling performances from April 6 through July at its three venues, extending a closure that started…

February 24, 2021 • The Associated Press

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Grammy-winning duo Daft Punk break up after 28 years

Thomas Bangalter, left, and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, from Daft Punk, the Grammy-winning French act have announced the band is breaking…

February 23, 2021 • Mesfin Fekadu

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Fat Boys member, radio host Prince Markie Dee dies at 52

His death was announced Thursday by the SiriusXM station Rock The Bells, which did not provide a cause of death.…

February 19, 2021 • The Associated Press

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Marilyn Manson investigated in alleged domestic violence

“The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Special Victims Bureau is investigating allegation(s) of domestic violence involving Mr. Brian Warner also…

February 19, 2021 • The Associated Press

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Johnny Pacheco, salsa idol, dies at 85

He had been hospitalized in New York a few days earlier for pneumonia, his wife, Maria Elena “Cuqui” Pacheco, said…

February 16, 2021 • SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS and BERENICE BAUTISTA

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Chick Corea, jazz great with 23 Grammy Awards, dies at 79

Chick Corea performs with Eddie Gomez and Brian Blade perform during their concert in Moscow in 2017. Corea, a towering…

February 11, 2021 • Mark Kennedy

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Jay-Z, Foo Fighters and The Go-Go’s nominated for Rock Hall

The Go-Go’s, from left, Kathy Valentine, Charlotte Caffey, Belinda Carlisle, Gina Schock and Jane Wiedlin, made this year’s list of…

February 10, 2021 • Mark Kennedy