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Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo president promises 'Americana' and 'fun for the whole family' as rodeo enters fourth year as NFR Open
Kevin Kaveney turned the common phrase on its head when describing the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo. "Sometimes there's sunshine and sometimes there's puddles and there's stock and there's spurs, and there's boots and their buckles. Where the soaring...

Oasis Live ’25 Review: A Gallagher Reunion and a Great British Fantasy
In a quiet moment after “Roll With It,” Noel hurriedly mutters something into the mic—a joke, I think, about Ticketmaster’s dynamic pricing fiasco. It dawns on me that his demeanor has nothing to do with indifference or hostility. For the first...

India News | Minister Clears Loan of Latur Farmer After Video Showed Him Pulling Plough
Latur, Jul 5 (PTI) Moved by the video of a debt-hit farmer pulling a plough all by himself to till his field in Maharashtra's Latur district, state minister Babasaheb Patil on Saturday cleared his outstanding loan of Rs 42,500, an official release...

Mystery as Simon Cowell fails to attend Mel B's wedding after gearing up for an awkward reunion with rival music manager Simon Fuller
Simon Cowell failed to make an appearance at Mel B's wedding to her partner Rory McPhee in London on Saturday. The Spice Girl, 50, and the hair stylist, 38, said 'I do' at St Paul's Cathedral surrounded by A-list guests, including Emma Bunton,...

carrie isaac supports american patriotism month and warns of flash floods
Carrie Isaac, Texas State Representative of the 73rd district (R) | www.isaacfortexas.com Carrie Isaac, Texas State Representative of the 73rd district (R) | www.isaacfortexas.com Carrie Isaac, a public figure active on social media, recently...

Tems Launches ‘Leading The Vibe’ To Bridge The Gender Gap In Music
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 16: Tems performs on the West Stage at All Points East 2024 at Victoria ... More Park on August 16, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Matthew Baker/Getty Images)Getty Images Grammy-award winning Nigerian alté singer Tems...

Philadelphia premiere of 'Life of Pi' runs July 15-27 at the Academy of Music
PHILADELPHIA -- The globally successful play "Life of Pi" brings the best-selling novel and popular film to life on stage at the Academy of Music. "They created these amazing life-sized puppets," says Frances Egler, Vice President of Theatrical...

Why Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce still can't dethrone the Dallas Cowboys as 'America's Team' despite Chiefs' meteoric rise
Despite the Kansas City Chiefs' rising popularity, fueled by Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, the Dallas Cowboys remain "America's Team." (Getty Images) Despite the Chiefs' surge in popularity—thanks in large part to Taylor Swift's high-profile...

FYI Philly | Celebrating America and one of Philly's most iconic figures
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- This week on FYI Philly, we celebrate the birthplace of our nation, we have a new way to celebrate one of Philadelphia's most iconic figures, and all kinds of outdoor fun, flavors and shopping. July 4th and Beyond Fourth of...

America celebrates its founding principles on Independence Day
Michael J. Coffey Jr., Illinois State Representative for 95th District | www.facebook.comMichael J. Coffey Jr., Illinois State Representative for 95th District | www.facebook.com Independence Day, celebrated every year on July 4th, commemorates...

Vince Gill and Wife Amy Grant Celebrate Independence Day With a “God Bless America” Duet for the Ages
Celebrating 25 years of marriage in March 2025, Vince Gill and Amy Grant have greatly impacted country music both individually and as a pair. While the couple doesn’t perform or record together often, when they do, it’s pure magic. Take this...

LION MUSIC Global Mobile Data Distribution Platform Empowering Musicians To Achieve Cross-Regional Revenue Growth
(MENAFN- ACCESSWIRE) WAN CHAI, HONG KONG / ACCESS Newswire / July 5, 2025 / Lion Music, a global digital music service pioneer, announced that its newly upgraded global mobile data distribution platform has been officially launched and is...

China–US Youth Choir Week to launch in Fuzhou
From July 9 to 18, the cities of Fuzhou and Beijing will host the 2025 China–US Youth Choir Week, a cultural exchange event held under the theme of "Singing for Peace." The opening ceremony in Fuzhou, scheduled for July 9, will bring together...

LIVE: Tipperary music festival roars into the evening, as more acts take to the stage
The Liberty Music Festival continues to rock Thurles, as the acts begin the late evening sessions. Essentially Cher and Complete Madness rounded out the afternoon, with crowds swaying and cheering to the classics of Cher and Madness. READ MORE: IN...

Grassroots groups share powerful messages with music lovers in Orillia
'We’re going to keep doing this until we can’t do it any longer or we’ve dramatically changed the world,' says official from one of 20 groups at Mariposa's Community Village Before most Mariposa Folk Festival attendees make it to the main...

Feya Faku (1962-2025): South African jazz trumpeter who made the expressive ballad his trademark
Lex Futshane, the South African bass player in the 1992 student band NU Jazz Connection, was the first to tell me that the great South African jazz trumpeter Feya Faku had died while touring Switzerland on June 23. He was born on June 6, 1962 and...

Ghana Music Awards Europe adds ‘Best Political Song’ category to 2025 edition
The organisers of the Ghana Music Awards Europe have introduced a new category: Best Political Song of the Year, aimed at recognising artistes whose music plays a significant role during Ghana’s political season. The announcement was made at the...

The music icon and croc hunter who was a driving force for NAIDOC Week
Ted Egan isn't just a songwriter with an extensive and well-known catalogue documenting life in the Northern Territory. As a public servant, he also played a significant role in the formation of the group behind what is today known as NAIDOC...

Parades, music, games, fireworks at the Sertoma Fourth of July celebration
GRAND FORKS – Hundreds of community members came together to celebrate the Fourth of July at Sertoma Park on Friday. There were many activities for all members of the community to enjoy on Friday, including games, music, food trucks and much more....

When the music’s over: Saying goodbye to '60s legends
The 1960s were the most creative, turbulent, and transformative era in rock history. Fueled by racial tensions, aversion to the Vietnam War, marijuana, and LSD, the rock acts of the decade made a lasting cultural impact. The Beatles, The Rolling...