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Blue Ridge & Beyond music series
In the state that the king of bluegrass, Earl Scruggs, called home, it’s only fitting that big name acts will soon grace the stage of the Historic Earle Theatre in downtown Mount Airy. The Blue […]
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At 90, Chuck Berry to release first new album in four decades
Rock ‘n’ roll legend Chuck Berry celebrated his 90th birthday on Tuesday by announcing that his first album of new music in 38 years would be released next year.Called simply “Chuck,” the album will consist […]
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Facebook adds food ordering feature
Facebook Inc said users in the United States would be able to order food through the Facebook pages of restaurants starting on Wednesday as part of its efforts to connect users and businesses.Users will also […]
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Tupac Shakur, Janet Jackson head up Rock Hall of Fame nominees
New York – Slain rapper Tupac Shakur, pop star Janet Jackson and protest singer Joan Baez were among 19 musicians nominated on Tuesday for induction in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.British progressive rock […]
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More viewers subscribing to multiple streaming services
New York – As the number of streaming video services proliferate, about 16 percent of U.S. video viewers have signed up for more than one online streaming service, up from 10 percent three years ago, […]
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Sony enters virtual reality race with PlayStation VR headset
Tokyo – Sony Corp will join the race for virtual reality (VR) dominance on Thursday with the $399 PlayStation VR, a headset the Japanese electronics group hopes will beat pricier rivals and revive its reputation […]
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Pitt expresses sadness over Jolie divorce filing as Hollywood power couple splits
Los Angeles – Actress Angelina Jolie has filed for a divorce from actor Brad Pitt, her husband of two years and romantic partner since 2005, her attorney said on Tuesday, signalling the end of one […]
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Everything new is old again for fall television season
Los AngelesNostalgia for the semi-recent past is everywhere in television: Shows set in the ’80s and ’90s or that tweak legacy properties have become common. Networks want to break through the pop-culture clutter with known […]
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Game of Thrones, Veep take top prizes again at Emmys
Los Angeles – Fantasy drama series “Game of Thrones” and comedy “Veep” won the top Emmys for a second straight year on Sunday, fending off challenges from newcomers.On a night when politics played large in […]
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Once a year, the Hopscotch Music Festival draws an eclectic parade of music to the streets and stages of downtown Raleigh. This year’s festival was marked by the presence of many acts, large and small, […]