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Al Jarreau Dies at 76
Al Jarreau, one of Jazz, R&B and pop music’s most versatile vocalists, who sold millions of records and won a string of Grammys for his work, died on Sunday in Los Angeles. He was 76. His death was announced by his manager, Joe Gordon, who said that Mr. Jarreau had been hospitalized for... Read More »
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George Michael Dead at 53
Singer George Michael has died aged 53, his publicist has said. The star, who launched his career with Wham! in the 1980s and later continued his success as a solo performer, is said to have “passed away peacefully at home”. Thames Valley Police said South Central Ambulance Service... Read More »
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Iconic Sri Lankan singer and musician, Pandith W. D. Amaradewa passes away at age 88
Veteran Sri Lankan singer and musician, Pandit Wannakuwatta Waduge Don Albert Perera, better known by his adopted name Amaradeva, passed away today (November 3rd, 2016) after being admitted at the Intensive Care Unit of the Sri Jayawardenapura Hospital. A vocalist, violinist and composer, he was... Read More »
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Lizard adds to Formula One’s track menagerie
Formula One acquired an exotic addition to its list of wildlife hazards on Saturday after a large monitor lizard wandered onto the Singapore Grand Prix circuit during final practice. “There’s a giant lizard on the track,” exclaimed Red Bull driver Max Verstappen. “You came... Read More »
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Journey, ELO, The Cars nominated for 2017 Rock Hall of Fame
Journey The nominations for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2017 are in, and the list includes Pearl Jam, Tupac Shakur,…
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Chuck Berry Celebrates 90th Birthday With First Album in 38 Years
Rock n’ roll pioneer Chuck Berry, who turned 90 on Tuesday, celebrated his birthday by announcing that his new LP Chuck, the guitarist’s first LP in 38 years, will arrive in 2017 on Dualtone Records. Chuck, Berry’s first album since 1979’s Rock It, is stocked with new,... Read More »
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A Science-Backed Trick To Get Rid Of Garlic Breath Fast
Lingering bad breath is the price many food lovers are willing to pay for treats like pesto, shrimp scampi and ramen. But for those who want a quick and easy solution to rid themselves of that garlicky taste and smell ― which can last for as long as 24 hours after eating certain foods ―... Read More »
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Bionic Yarn: The Company That Turns Plastic Bottle Trash From The Ocean Into Clothing
Bionic Yarn is making a splash on the fashion scene. The New York City-based startup turns used old plastic bottles, some of which were recovered from ocean shorelines, and turns them into yarns and fabrics for clothing. The company, whose creative director is recording artist Pharrell Williams,... Read More »
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Indian man bitten by python whilst posing for selfie
Forest department officials on Saturday (September 24) promised strict action after a python attacked a man when a group was trying to click a photo with it. The incident took place on Friday (September 23) after forest department officials removed the python from the premises of a school in... Read More »
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This Store Lets You Pay What You Can For Groceries That Would Otherwise Be Tossed
This supermarket is anything but trashy. The Real Junk Food Project (RJFP), an organization that combats food waste, recently opened what it calls “the warehouse,” a supermarket in the English town of Pudsey. Unlike your typical grocer, it sells other stores’ surplus food for a “pay as... Read More »
