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Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814, “Lady Marmalade” & “Celebration” added to Library of Congress Registry

A&MSome landmark albums — and some songs you’ll hear at every wedding reception — have been added to the Library of Congress National Recording Registry. Each year, the National Recording Registry chooses 25 recordings for preservation that are judged to showcase “the range and diversity of American sound heritage.”  The choices are made from hundreds […]

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Andy Grammer creates impromptu TikTok song honoring late mother

Radio Disney/Image Group LAAndy Grammer honored his late mother Tuesday with a surprise sweet duet with British singer Anne-Marie. The duet originally was posted as a TikTok challenge in which Anne-Marie invited her followers to make up the words to her piano melody — but with a catch.  Those who wished to join in on the song had […]

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Taylor Swift releasing a “From the Vault” track Thursday — with Maren Morris singing background vocals

Beth GarrabrantWhen Taylor Swift announced she would release the re-recorded version of her album Fearless, she added that the project would include “6 never before released songs from the vault.” Thursday, we’ll get to hear one of them. On Instagram, Taylor wrote, “HI. I wanted to let you know that the first ‘From the Vault’ […]

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Justin Bieber visits California prison for faith-based mission work

ABCJustin Bieber turned heads on Tuesday as he visited a California state prison for religious reasons. TMZ reports that the “Holy” singer invited his pastor to accompany him on a visit to the California State Prison of L.A. County.  The intent of their visit was to talk to prisoners about their faith and to support the system’s […]

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Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt Announces Bid For U.S. Senate

He’s been hinting at it for two weeks, but Missouri Attorney Eric Schmitt has officially announced a run for the United States Senate in 2022. Here’s the press release sent from the Schmitt campaign Wednesday morning: ST. LOUIS – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced today that he is running for the U.S. Senate in 2022. […]

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B. J. Thomas, “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head” singer, reveals Stage 4 cancer diagnosis

Mike Windle/Getty Images for SeriousFun Children’s Network Grammy and CMA award-winning singer B.J. Thomas, famous for country and pop hits like “Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head,” “Hooked on a Feeling” and “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry,” revealed on Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. “I just wanted to […]

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Can’t stop the eatin’: Justin Timberlake investing in new honky-tonk/supper club in Nashville

Taylor Hill/Getty ImagesOver the years, Justin Timberlake has co-owned or endorsed several restaurants, and now he’s involved in a new eatery opening soon in Nashville, Tennessee. According to National Restaurant News, Justin has invested in a new restaurant called Twelve Thirty, a 30,000- square foot place near Broadway in Music City.  The first two floors […]

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Branson Aldermen Vote to End Mask Mandate in 60 Days

The city of Branson’s Board of Aldermen voted to repeal the city’s masking mandate but it won’t take effect for 60 days. The Board voted 4-2 for a repeal on May 24. The no votes came from Alderman Larry Milton, running for the Mayor’s seat against incumbent Edd Akers, and Julia King. CoxHealth physician Shawn […]

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Anonymous Texts Attack Springfield School Board Candidates

Anonymous texts were sent to Springfield voters attacking two candidates for the school board, claiming their support of “Critical Race Theory” and “drag queen values.” The texts, which do not identify the sender or who paid for the messages, read: “Critical Race Theory & drag queen values…that’s what your children will get with school board […]

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Taylor Swift & her mom donate $50K to woman who lost husband to COVID-19

Beth GarrabrantTaylor Swift‘s penchant for surprise gifts continues, and this time, her mother is getting into the act. ABC News has confirmed that the superstar and her mom Andrea have donated $50,000 to a woman named Vicki Quarles, whose husband, Theodis, died in December of 2020 due to COVID-19.  Vicki and Theodis shared five daughters: […]