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Huey Lewis can no longer listen to music due to hearing loss: “This is my cross to bear”

Far Out Magazine · June 5, 2025

(Credits: Tankboy from Chicago) Grammy-winner Huey Lewis has opened up about his severe hearing loss and revealed that he is no longer able to listen to music. In 2018, Lewis revealed he had been diagnosed with Ménière’s disease and cancelled his...

Why There Will Never Be Another Musician Like Prince

Grunge · June 5, 2025

"My name is Prince, and I am funky. My name is Prince, the one and only." With those boastful words kicking off the 1992 track "My Name is Prince," the rock star known by the one-name moniker of Prince issued a swaggering declaration that was as...

A look at how this group of LGBTQ+ members built a community through their love of music

WJLA 7 - Washington D.C. ·

WASHINGTON (7News) — In a Lutheran church on Capitol Street, Northeast, you can hear the sounds of trombones, saxophones, and other instruments playing a version of Whitney Houston's 'Saving all my love for you.' Those sounds came from the DC...

GFIA Gala Dinner Returns with a ‘Starry Night’ of Finance, Music and Community Spirit

Gibraltar International · June 4, 2025

The Gibraltar Funds and Investment Association (GFIA) is delighted to announce the return of its Annual Gala Dinner, taking place on 5th June 2025 in the beautifully lit Alameda Gardens, under this year’s inspired theme: “Starry Night.” The Gala...

Pride LIVE! Hollywood Fest Lineup Adds Music Events, Film Screenings

Recently Heard · June 5, 2025

The inaugural Pleasure LIVE! Hollywood pageant has added a number of occasions to its lineup. Various screenings have joined the schedule, together with The Large Johnson, about queer punk legend Dean Johnson, with nightlife impresario Mario Diaz...

Five minutes with Sosoboy Fosho on proving Afro Trap is fit for world stage

Daily Dispatch · June 5, 2025

Sosoboy Fosho is on a mission to cement his name in the entertainment industry. He has a background in radio presenting but is well-known as a director, composer, author and vocalist from Mdantsane, East London. The first song he recorded was...

High-End Guitar Picks Spark Debate Among Musicians

Times News Global · June 5, 2025

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee – The BlueChip pick, priced at $35, is being hailed as the gold standard among premium guitar picks. Its rise to fame has significant implications for guitar players, including stars like John Mayer and Steve Martin, who...

Selfhelp hosts Holocaust Survivor Day event in Forest Hills with music, dancing and reflection

QNS - New York · June 5, 2025

Selfhelp’s Coffee House honors Holocaust survivors with music and dignity. Photo by Diana Rachnaev from Assemblymember Rozic’s office Holocaust survivors from across Queens gathered for a “Coffee House” celebration hosted by Selfhelp Community...

The best walk in the world

New Jersey Jewish News ·

In loving memory and heartfelt tribute to Jeffrey Greenwood, who will be sorely missed. It’s a wonderful walk. I should know. I’m getting ready for it again, for the 13th time. Each time it’s exciting; no, it’s more: It’s thrilling! Each time is...

Inside Billy Joel's Tough Childhood: Getting 'Whacked' by Dad over Music, Walking on Eggshells with 'Likely Bipolar' Mom

People - New York ·

NEED TO KNOW A new documentary about Billy Joel's life and career, Billy Joel: And So It Goes, premiered on Wednesday, June 4 at Tribeca Festival in New York City Billy and his sister, Judy Molinari, open up about their childhood in the film They...

Celebrate June in Joburg with music, fashion and fun

IOL · June 5, 2025

The Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra promises to heat Joburg winter evenings with their renowned compositions this month. This series will see the world-renowned soloists and conductors bring top-notch interpretations to the City of Gold....

32nd Annual Memphis Juneteenth Festival returns with music, culture and a mission for unity

Tri-State Defender - Tennessee · June 5, 2025

Memphis’ annual Juneteenth celebrations will kick off early with events beginning this weekend and continuing through the next, closer to the official holiday on June 19. The 32nd Annual Memphis Juneteenth Festival is set for Friday and Saturday,...

Christian musician Michael Tait accused of sexual abuse, grooming

Religion News Service · June 5, 2025

Christian musician Michael Tait accused of sexual abuse, grooming (RNS) — ‘When he left the band in January, Michael confessed to us and our management that he ‘had been living a double-life’ but we never imagined that it could be this bad,’ his...

The 5th New Music Playlist Of 2025

UNCUT · June 5, 2025

A lot to dig into here, as usual. The return of Big Thief and Cate Le Bon are both pretty big deals in our world, but there’s an unexpected treat from Pavement (which reminded me of an old office conversation about favourite covers of...

BLACK SWAN, WONDER World Premiere Musicals And More Set for American Repertory Theater 2025/26 Season

BroadwayWorld ·

American Repertory Theater has announced its 2025/26 season, highlighted by two major world premiere musicals adapted from beloved films, BLACK SWAN and Wonder, featuring a slate of Broadway talent both on and offstage. BLACK SWAN will begin...

How to Watch the 78th Tony Awards Around the World

BroadwayWorld ·

This Sunday sees the return of Broadway's biggest night! Theater fans in the U.S. can tune into CBS and Paramount+ to see The 78th Tony Awards live, which will broadcast from coast to coast 8-11pm ET/5– 8pm PT on June 8th. But what if you are...

New Music Discoveries 6th June: Maddy Jane, Meg Washington, Wunderhorse, and more

The AU Review · June 5, 2025

Somehow it’s June already and we’re nearly halfway through 2025. It’s been a busy year release wise and shows no signs of slowing down either. As always we’ve got ten more new releases to add to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music,...

Dell Tech World 2025 Delivers Real Enterprise AI — At Full Speed

Forbes ·

Dell Technologies COO Jeff Clarke presents during the second day of Dell Technologies World 2025.Patrick Moorhead AI-driven change is coming faster than ever, with no signs of slowing down. That’s what I encounter every day as I talk with business...

Billboard & Global Venture Partners Launch Billboard Africa

Billboard · June 5, 2025

Billboard has partnered with Global Venture Partners, a Dubai-based venture capital firm focused on fostering economic growth across Africa and the Middle East, to launch Billboard Africa. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See...

The world's biggest free blues festival is back in Chicago this weekend

Time Out ·

One of the biggest (literally!) names of summer festival season in Chicago is back again: The Chicago Blues Festival 2025, the largest free blues music festival in the world, is horn-blowing its way into the Windy City for its 40th installment...