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    James Bay Second Album ‘Electric Light’ Coming; Can He Beat Sophomore Slump?

    Keith Girard
    James Bay’s 2015 debut album Chaos and the Calm was a chart-topper and he’ll find out whether he can escape the sophomore slump with the release of his second album Electric Light on May 18. “If I had to describe my first album visually it would probably be a flame, while this new album is about a real sonic and artistic evolution for me,” the 27-year-old singer said in a statement....
    INDIE
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    Jimmy Kimmel Mean Tweets: Who Looks Like Ball Sack With a Face? (See!)

    Keith Girard
    Jimmy Kimmel harvested some mean Tweets for the latest segment on his show and came up with some pointed doozies, all targeting popular musicians. Guess who could ruin a Denny’s meal, who looks like a ball sack, who looks like a ferret and who’s the Pottery Barn of Rap. Viewers had their pick to mix and match from Nick Jonas, Adam Levine, Green Day, Fall Out Boy, Pink, Usher, Alice Cooper and other artists....
    Music

    Ariana Grande May Add Some Pop Star Glitz to Wicked on Broadway

    Keith Girard
    Ariana Grande, who began her career in 2008 in Broadway musical 13, could be making a return to the Great White Way as witch Elphaba in the long-running Disney hit Wicked. Jackie Burns is currently reprising the role. The 24-year-old pop star is reportedly in discussions to take on the role and seems an odds on favorite to take it. She has made no secret that she is a huge fan of the production....
    BROADWAYTheater
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    Kid’s Choice Music Nominees Are No Kids; See Who’s Pushing 40!

    Keith Girard
    The 2018 Nickelodeon Kids Choice music awards is shaping up to be a battle between the oldsters and the youngsters–relatively speaking. Beyonce, who is 36, is nominated for Favorite Female Artist along with singer Pink, the grand dame at 38. They’re going up against the younger kids, Katy Perry, Demi Lovato, Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez. The brat pack ranges in age from 25 (Gomez) to 33 (Perry). Lovato is also 25 and Swift is 28, a full 10 years younger than Pink....
    MusicPOP
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    Rihanna Turns Dirty 30, Calls it a New Era for Her at Blowout Birthday Party (see!)

    Keith Girard
    Rihanna is officially 30, but don’t dare call her old. Instead she said turning “dirty 30” is marking a new era for her in her life. Already accomplished in her career, what could she possibly mean? Baby, maybe? Or, at least, a new abum...? The party was held in New York City in true Rihanna fashion, with lots of glam and celebrity guests, including one-time rumored dreamboat Leonardo DiCaprio....
    CELEBRITIESMusic
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    Fergie Off-The-Rails NBA National Anthem Draws Apology From Star (video)

    Keith Girard
    Fergie, the Fergalicious Black Eyed Peas singer, has learned the hard way that different isn’t always better, especially when it involves a traditional song like the National Anthem. She issued a formal apology today after drawing heat for her rendition of the song at the NBA All-Star Game. Fergie, real name Stacy Ann Ferguson, said she “tried her best” to do something different, but drew derision from fans on social media....
    POP

    Servitude Returns: Trump Welfare Plan Will Tie Benefits to Back-Breaking Jobs

    Keith Girard
    Donald Trump’s welfare overhaul will include new requirements that could force thousands of Americans to take back-breaking menial jobs to qualify for benefits. The changes go hand in hand with the rising “gig” economy which is already disenfranchising millions of young workers. The Trump administration and Republicans in Congress are already reviewing traditional safety net programs like food stamps, Medicaid and subsidized housing....
    ECONOMY