Georgia Tech Offers a Class On Trap Music…

Georgia Tech is paving the way for the newer generation to understand Trap Music artists. George Tech University recently started a new course that might interest some hip-hop aficionados. The course title reads, “Exploring the Lyrics of Outkast and Trap Music to Explore Politics of Social Justice” Atlanta native and hip-hop scholar Dr. Joycelyn Wilson […]

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Breaking: Chrisette Michele Loses Netflix Deal After Trump Performance…

What’s the cost of playing Trump’s Inauguration?  For Chrisette Michele, it’s a major lost opportunity involving Netflix. And that’s just the beginning. Jennifer Holliday cancelled her Trump Inauguration gig after 24 hours.  Even the ‘B Street Band,’ a Bruce Springsteen cover group, canceled under extreme pressure from fans. + Jennifer Holliday Quits Trump Inauguration: ‘I Sincerely Apologize […]

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AT&T Officially Disconnects the Original iPhone…

It was the device that changed the world forever: Apple’s first iPhone.  Now, AT&T has disconnected the 2G smartphone from its network, rendering it inoperable. AT&T has officially disconnected the original iPhone, released by Apple in 2007.  Holdouts will be forced to upgrade, and try out some newer apps (like those released after 2009). So […]

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Eyewitnesses Describe BPM Festival Shooting: “A Bloody, Drug-Filled Mess”

While local businesses blame BPM Festival for the shooting, eyewitnesses and even the state attorney described the real problem: warring drug cartels in Playa del Carmen. Local businesses blamed BPM for the shooting that left 5 dead and 19 injured during the final night of the BPM Festival in Playa del Carmen. Maria Helena Mata […]

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Mexico Blames BPM Festival For Violence, Suspends All Future BPM Events

Mexican businesses blame BPM for the violence in Playa del Carmen. Does Mexico refuse to admit that it has a problem with drug-related violence? During the final night of the 10th annual BPM Festival, a lone gunman shot and opened fire outside the club, killing at least 5 people and wounding 19. The gunman escaped. […]

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At Least 5 People Dead Following Shooting at BPM Music Festival

At least five people have died following a shooting during the BPM Music Festival in Playa del Carmen in Mexico. According to multiple news sources, a gunman opened fire, shooting and killing at least five people and wounding at least fifteen people outside the Blue Parrot nightclub at the Playa del Carmen resort. The gunman […]

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Breaking: Pandora Announces Layoffs; 7% Getting Axed

Pandora is now shedding its workforce by 7 percent.  The pare-down follows a disappointing pullout by suitor Sirius XM Radio. Pandora is trimming 7 percent of its workforce, a development that follows a mixed year.  The decision, which excludes the recently-acquired Ticketfly, will be finalized by the end of the first quarter.  That is, March […]

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Trump Hires a Bruce Springsteen Cover Band to Play His Inauguration

Bruce Springsteen is virulently anti-Trump.  But now, a well-known Springsteen cover band has agreed to play the upcoming Inauguration. What do you do if the Boss hates your guts?  Find the next-best thing! And so it is with the Trump Inauguration Committee, who just signed the ‘B Street Band’ to its list of performers.  The […]

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15 Reasons Why Bonnaroo Has Totally Sold Out

Bonnaroo used to be all about indie artists and jam bands.  Now, it’s all about… (from the just announced 2017 line-up) U2* Red Hot Chili Peppers The Weeknd Chance the Rapper Major Lazer Flume Lorde The xx Travis Scott Marshmello Milky Chance Tory Lanes Crystal Castles Future Islands Big Gigantic *playing Joshua Tree from start […]

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Camila Cabello Slams Fifth Harmony for ‘Over-Sexualizing’ and Degrading Her

Just days after Fifth Harmony inked a massive, multi-million contract without her, Camila Cabello is counter-attacking.  The singer, who ditched the group just before Christmas, says the group ‘over-sexualized’ her while placing her in uncomfortable situations. Looks like Camila Cabello’s solo career won’t be the smooth take-off that she expected.  After an extremely contentious divorce […]

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