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Here’s Why Baz Luhrmann Didn’t Cast Harry Styles in ‘Elvis’

Harry Styles is so hot right now. His third studio album Harry’s House is No. 1 on the Billboard 200, and its lead single “As It Was” is the best-seller on both sides of the Atlantic, and around the globe. So Styles, with his effortless style, great hair, adoring fanbase and growing list of movie […]

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Former Bears Star Isiaih Mosley Announces Commitment to Mizzou

Over a month after announcing his intention to enter the transfer portal, former Missouri State guard Isiiah Mosley has revealed his new home… in familiar territory. After three spectacular seasons in a Bears uniform, including a first-team all-MVC selection last season after averaging over 20 points per game, Mosely will spend next season playing at […]

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Man from Springfield Arrested in Utah for Wife’s Murder

A man from Springfield charged in connection with his wife’s murder in May turned himself into authorities on Monday. 32-year-old Jacob Hodgkins surrendered to authorities in Cedar City, Utah Monday afternoon and will face murder charges in Springfield. Hodgkins is charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action in the shooting death of his wife, […]

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Man from Springfield Charged in Armed Robbery

A man from Springfield has been charged with multiple crimes in connection with an armed robbery over the weekend. Police were called during the early morning hours of June 4 for a reported armed robbery near the Martha’s Vineyard parking lot on West Olive Street. A foot chase with police ended with the arrest of […]

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BTS Partners With YouTube for #MyBTStory Fan Challenge

BTS have come up with a new way for ARMY to share their memories with the boy band, and it’s all happening on YouTube. On Monday (June 6), the K-pop idols announced their new fan initiative #MyBTStory, which officially launches this Friday in an exclusive partnership with the streaming hub’s YouTube Shorts. “Dear ARMY, For […]

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10 Oscar Music Rules That May Surprise You

Last month’s announcement that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences is reducing the number of songs from a film that may be submitted for Oscar consideration (from five to three) prompted us to take a deep dive into the Oscar rulebook in the music categories. The Oscars have had music categories every year […]

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Skylar Grey Says She Had to Sell Her Entire Catalog to Pay for Divorce

Skylar Grey has crafted hits for Eminem, Rihanna, Kehlani and more, and in a new interview, the singer/songwriter says she had to sell off her entire catalog in order to afford legals bills for her contentious divorce. Speaking to Variety on Monday (June 6), Grey opened up about why she’s largely stayed out of the […]

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What’s Your Favorite Album of 2022 (So Far)? Vote!

Billboard unveiled its staff’s 50 favorite albums so far in 2022 on Monday (June 6), filled to the brim with A-list releases and emerging artists. From Harry Styles‘ Harry’s House, Charli XCX‘s Crash and The Weeknd‘s Dawn FM to Becky G‘s Esquemas, fka Twigs‘ Caprisongs and Pusha T‘s It’s Almost Dry, 2022’s brightest albums shined through in every single genre. […]

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Mayor Ken McClure Honors the Life of the Late Denny Whayne

Springfield mourns the passing of former Springfield City Councilmen Denny Whayne. Whayne was the first African-American elected to Springfield’s current form of city government, beginning his time as a Councilman in 2001. Whayne served two consecutive 4-year terms, ending his Councilman career in 2009.  Whayne was an outspoken advocate for civil rights, as both a […]

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Severe Weather Threat Mainly Southeast of Springfield Monday Afternoon

After a morning with heavy rain and thunder in the Ozarks, the precipitation is coming to an end from west to east across the area Monday afternoon. The National Weather Service says the best chance for any severe thunderstorms will be in south central Missouri from West Plains on eastward. A few of the storms […]