It started with 1,500 people who were mostly strangers, now each year 20,000 of them come together as a community in Las Vegas, Nevada, to hand jive, lindy hop, twist and stroll, dress in decades old vintage fashion, sit poolside at the tiki bar in pin-up style bathing suits à la Jane Russell, Bettie Paige, Eartha Kitt or Jayne Mansfield.
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Rush singer Geddy Lee plays Tom Sawyer on Murdoch Mysteries
Geddy Lee, lead singer of the progressive rock band Rush, said yes to Yannick Bisson when the Murdoch Mysteries star asked him to come by the set and hang out sometime. Somehow, Lee ended up making a guest appearance on the show.
Continue reading Rush singer Geddy Lee plays Tom Sawyer on Murdoch Mysteries‘Back to Our Roots Beach Clean-up and Concert’ in Jamaica
The Bob and Rita Marley foundations organized the Back to Our Roots Beach Clean-up & Concert to spotlight environmental consciousness as one facet of the late reggae icon Bob Marley’s holistic approach to wellness. The beach clean-up and concert took place in Jamaica on January 22 under the Roots 77 banner of events.
Continue reading ‘Back to Our Roots Beach Clean-up and Concert’ in JamaicaBraxton family loses sister Traci
The Braxton family has lost their sister Traci.
Continue reading Braxton family loses sister TraciMotown works with Google to empower women creators in music
Legendary African American label Motown Records is working with international technology giant Google to amplify underrepresented voices and remove barriers for creatives in the entertainment industry.
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Canada’s Alanis Morissette headlines Miami Beach culture festival
Isn’t it ironic for the singer to be performing in sunny Florida during the Canadian winter season? Don’t you think?
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The Cure on the Main Stage at Bestival Toronto finale. Photo: Cherryl Bird
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Continue reading Core Music Events 2022Musician Kodak Black among the injured at Justin Bieber concert after-party in West Hollywood
Multiple reports say that rapper Kodak Black was among the four people injured outside a restaurant when shots were fired following a Justin Bieber concert at an Italian restaurant in West Hollywood, Los Angeles early Saturday morning.
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Valentine’s Day gift ideas to crush on
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Our Valentine’s Day gift ideas are unique, inspiring, adventurous, in-the-moment, straight from the heart experiences that are perfect for him or her, for all budgets and will make you look like the loveable genius that you are. If you need a last-minute gift idea, we’ve got you covered there too. Click on the images for special offers.
Continue reading Valentine’s Day gift ideas to crush onRoots 77 worldwide celebration of Bob Marley’s birthday
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A series of events under the theme Roots 77 underway since January 31 continues with the main event, a seven-hour Live Stream of Bob Marley’s 77th Earthstrong tribute, taking place on the legendary musician’s birthday on February 6. Events unfold during Reggae Month in Jamaica and include a live sound clash competition, musicians the Marley Brothers (Ziggy, Stephen, Ky-Mani, Julian, and Damian) and special link-ups in honour of Bob Marley.
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